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Desert Wolf Developers LLC is a Phoenix-based, KB-2 dual-licensed general contracting firm owned and operated by the Lopez brothers — Anthony, Juan, and Jesus. We handle residential construction, additions, renovations, commercial build-outs, and a full vertical fix-and-flip platform that includes hard money sourcing, construction, ARV valuation, and flat-fee listing under one roof.

We are based in Surprise, Arizona and operate across the greater Phoenix metro area. This includes Phoenix, Surprise, Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, and Tolleson. If your project is in Maricopa County, reach out and we will confirm coverage.

Yes. Desert Wolf Developers LLC holds an active KB-2 dual license (ROC #364568) issued by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. KB-2 covers both residential and small commercial construction. You can verify our license directly on the AZROC website at any time. We carry general liability and workers' compensation insurance on all active projects.

The fastest way is to call us directly at (602) 386-6623 or fill out the contact form on our website. For construction projects, we schedule a site visit to walk the property before quoting. For fix-and-flip deals, we can often start with plans, photos, and an address before visiting in person.

Both. We work directly with homeowners on additions, ADUs, remodels, and new construction. We also work with real estate investors on fix-and-flip projects, often providing the full stack from hard money sourcing to construction to listing. If you own property in the Phoenix metro and need it built or improved, we want to talk.

We handle residential new construction, room additions, ADUs (accessory dwelling units), full home remodels, kitchen and bathroom renovations, garage conversions, covered patios and ramadas, commercial tenant improvements, and office build-outs. Our KB-2 license covers projects up to $750,000 in contract value for new residential construction and is unlimited for remodeling and repairs.

Yes. We manage the permit process from application through inspection and final sign-off. This includes building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, and addition permits depending on the scope of your project. We work with Phoenix, Surprise, Glendale, and Maricopa County building departments regularly and know their processes well.

Both. We maintain a core in-house crew for framing, demo, and general labor. For licensed trades — electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing — we use vetted subcontractors we have worked with consistently. All subs on our jobs carry their own licenses and insurance. Anthony oversees quality control on every trade, not just the ones our crew performs directly.

It depends heavily on scope, permit timeline, and material lead times. A kitchen remodel typically runs 3–6 weeks. A room addition or ADU with permits runs 3–6 months depending on plan approval speed. A full fix-and-flip renovation runs 6–14 weeks once permits are in hand. We will give you a project-specific timeline during the estimating phase.

Our estimates include labor, materials, subcontractor costs, permit fees, and our general contractor fee. We do not use allowances to hide costs — if we quote it, we own it. If you request a scope change after the contract is signed, we will provide a written change order before any additional work begins.

Yes. ADU construction is one of our most requested services. We handle the full scope: architectural plans, structural engineering if required, permit application, foundation, framing, MEP rough-in, drywall, finish work, and final inspection. We have built detached ADUs, garage conversions, and attached casitas across the Phoenix metro.

We offer a vertically integrated fix-and-flip service that covers every phase of a deal under one team. Jesus sources your hard money financing. Anthony manages construction with our KB-2 crew. Juan runs a custom ARV algorithm to value the finished property and lists it for a flat fee of $1,500. You work with one family through the entire deal — no fragmented vendors, no handoff risk.

MAO stands for Maximum Allowable Offer — the highest price you can pay for a property and still hit your profit or ROI goal after all costs. We calculate it using your ARV, estimated rehab costs, permit fees, hard money loan costs, holding costs, and your target profit. Our free online flip calculator walks through all six cost layers and outputs your MAO automatically. We also run the industry-standard 70% Rule as a comparison.

Traditional listing agents charge 3% of the sale price to represent the seller. On a $400,000 flip, that is $12,000. Juan holds an active Arizona real estate license and lists your completed flip for a flat fee of $1,500 — full MLS listing, professional photography, offer review, and negotiation. The savings go directly to your net profit.

Juan's ARV algorithm is built from real Phoenix flip transaction data — not Zillow estimates or automated valuation models. It analyzes comparable sold properties by bed/bath count, square footage, finish level, lot size, and neighborhood trajectory. We walk the property, assess the planned renovation scope, and run the model to produce a defensible after-repair value before you make an offer. This is a free service for deals we are involved in.

Yes. Jesus works across a network of private and institutional hard money lenders in Arizona. He compares rates, LTVs, points, and draw schedules to find the best terms for your specific deal. We do not lock you into a single lender. The goal is to find you the most favorable capital structure so your deal math works before you close.

We categorize flips into four tiers based on renovation scope: Tier 1 (cosmetic — paint, flooring, fixtures, under $30K), Tier 2 (mid-level — kitchen and bathroom upgrades, $30K–$75K), Tier 3 (full renovation — structural, MEP, full interior, $75K–$150K), and Tier 4 (gut rehab or addition — down to studs or square footage expansion, $150K+). Each tier has its own typical timeline, contingency percentage, and financing structure.

Jesus Lopez is a licensed mortgage professional and can source financing for both buyers of completed flips and for investors funding renovation projects. This includes hard money loans for acquisition and rehab, conventional renovation loans (203k, HomeStyle), and buyer financing programs for end buyers purchasing completed flips. Having an in-house financing resource is one of the core advantages of working with our team.

A hard money loan is an asset-based short-term loan typically used for real estate investment. Unlike conventional loans, approval is based primarily on the value of the property rather than the borrower's credit profile. They close fast — often in 5–10 business days — and are designed for purchase-and-rehab scenarios where conventional financing is too slow or not available. They carry higher interest rates (typically 10–14% annually) and origination fees.

Terms vary by lender and deal, but a typical hard money loan in the Phoenix market might look like: 65–75% LTV on purchase price, 12% annual interest rate, 1–2 origination points, 12-month term with extension options, and a draw schedule for rehab funds released in phases tied to inspection milestones. Jesus shops these variables across his lender network so you get the best available terms for your deal.

Yes. Jesus can offer competitive conventional and FHA loan programs directly to buyers of your completed flip at closing. This reduces the concessions you need to offer and can protect your net proceeds. Having an in-house lender connected to your listing is a competitive advantage most flippers do not have.

Step one is a call or contact form to understand your project. Step two is a site visit and scope review. Step three is a detailed written estimate. Step four is contract signing and permit application if required. Step five is construction with regular progress updates. Step six is final walkthrough, punch list completion, and project closeout. For flip projects, step seven is ARV confirmation, listing, buyer financing, and sale.

All scope changes after contract execution require a signed written change order before work begins. We will not start additional work on a verbal agreement. The change order details the additional scope, revised cost, and any impact to the project schedule. We issue them promptly — typically within 24–48 hours of identifying a change.

Anthony provides progress updates at least twice per week — typically with photos of completed work. For larger projects we establish a weekly check-in call. You will always have direct phone and text access to Anthony for questions. We do not use a third-party app or project portal — direct communication with the person physically on the job site.

We typically structure payments in milestones tied to project phases: an upfront deposit to secure your start date and order materials (typically 20–30% depending on project size), progress payments at defined milestones, and a final payment upon completion and client sign-off. We do not ask for full payment upfront and we do not accept final payment until you are satisfied.

Yes. We stand behind our work with a one-year workmanship warranty on all construction projects. Manufacturer warranties on materials and equipment (roofing, HVAC, windows, etc.) pass through to you separately and may extend beyond our workmanship warranty. If something we built fails within the warranty period, we come back and fix it — no argument.