
What is the 3 Day Rule and how does it apply to real estate? Well, read on…
Want yet another reason to buy a Phoenix Arizona area home with a guest house or casita? Hint, your in-law side of the family is coming for a “VISIT”.
Your Sister in Law Thelma and Hubby Mitch still are hippies living in a commune coming for a “VISIT”. You have to DO something and quick! What? First thing is to call ME your REALTOR®, I am here to help! (Photo: Hippy In Laws by jwskks5787, Pixabay)
Do you know the 3 Day Rule for guests in your home? Well it similar to a fish after 3 days in your refrigerator, the water creature gets a little fishy, slimy and undesirable. Now, we love our in-laws, cousins, old college friends and Uncle Harry or even, dare I say it, Mom and Dad. However after 3 days of sharing kitchen, private spaces, refrigerator and bathrooms did I say things can get a little fishy or gamey?

3 Day Rule for lazy house guests (photo: DNE, Pexels)
Well what does one do on the fourth day of a 3 day visit for guests that like to visit you often in the sunny Phoenix Arizona metro? It is understandable that you are not crazy about people living in your home for a week at a time. We need our space.
The answer to the 3 Day Rule? You need a home with a guest house! You could build one or buy a home with guest house already in place.
Here are the latest homes with a guest house or casita for sale in the Phoenix Arizona metro now in August 2025 and UPDATED DAILY. ADU’s and Guest Houses are getting even more popular in the Phoenix metro with many cities in Maricopa County loosening previous zoning requirements and set backs.

Casita off of a main house in Arizona (Photo: Jeff Masich)
Assessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are smaller independent residential units located on the same lot as a stand alone single family home. Here are the latest, Assessory Dwelling Unit, Casita, NextGen Homes For Sale with GUEST HOUSE Phoenix metro of Arizona on the MLS UPDATED DAILY. As your Buyer’s Realtor, I track homes for sale which include an ADU, guest house, casita or are a larger multi generation home that could be great for you! Read on for more.
ALWAYS UP TO DATE Homes For Sale with Guest House or Casita in Phoenix Arizona Metro
UPDATED DAILY Homes For Sale with GUEST HOUSE Phoenix metro on a FULL PAGE view and also create your own filtered FREE MLS SEARCH PORTAL in Arizona. As your Buyer’s Realtor I can show you any of these homes on the MLS.
How about Phoenix metro area Homes for sale with a mother in law quarters with a separate entrance or casita? Take a look here for a list, pictures, prices and free MLS search. There are larger and smaller homes here, but a separate place for Mom or guests.
Do you have a large family? Are you bumping into each other in the hallway? Do you resemble the Brady Bunch? Bring the brood! You may need more home than one with a casita. You may need a BIG Home or a “Compound” or maybe a home with a Casita. Check here for ALWAYS UP TO DATE “Big” homes for sale in Arizona with in excess of 5,000 square feet of living space. As an example take a look at a list I have provided with pictures, prices, details and maps.
These big homes feature larger homes and larger lots many with features like circle driveways, pools, spas, views or ranches.
Living in the Phoenix Metro Area including Scottsdale
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Meet Jeff Masich, REALTOR® and call/text 480-242-6500 or at https://ArizonaHomesLand.com to get started
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Here is a FREE MLS Search and your very own MLS Search Portal for homes for sale in Arizona. Jeff Masich would be pleased to help you find Arizona Homes For Sale and the right home at the right price!

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