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A Series
storied.

Behind every door is a story.

Chapter 01 · A Wrap

The Coronado
Chapter.

A little experiment in showing
homes and the neighborhoods they live in.

Storied is a series. Each chapter visits a new Phoenix neighborhood and turns its open houses into something more like a walking tour — addresses as chapters, visitors as readers. Chapter 1 begins in Historic Coronado.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 9–11 AM

Chapter One. A recap.

wow.

I'm still smiling when I think about Chapter One.

When I first imagined Storied, I hoped a handful of people might show up to explore the homes, read the stories, and spend a Saturday morning connecting with the neighborhood. The response was so much bigger than I anticipated.

Throughout the morning, neighbors arrived on foot, by bike, with dogs in tow. Some came because they love historic homes. Others came to learn more about Coronado's history. Many came simply because they were curious. What struck me most was how long people stayed — reading the stories, talking with neighbors, exploring the homes, browsing books and chatting with Nancy from What's Your Story? Mobile Bookstore.

The turnout was wonderful, but what meant the most was seeing people connect. It reminded me that people are still hungry for community, conversation, and a slower way to learn about the places they call home.

I couldn't have done this without the homeowners who generously shared their stories and opened their doors, or the agents who jumped in to bring it to life. Their support made all the difference.

A few things I learned: two hours wasn't enough. So many people wanted more time — to explore the homes, read the stories, visit the bookstore, connect with each other. Next time, I'll likely make Storied a three-hour event.

As for what's next — I'm honestly not sure yet. Should I move on to Chapter Two? Or should I bring Chapter One back for an encore so more people can experience it? I'd love to hear what you think.

Thank you to everyone who came and helped make the first Storied event such a memorable morning.

This was Chapter One. I can't wait to see where the story goes next.

Read all four Coronado stories →

Illustration of the four Coronado homes
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photo 02
photo 03
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More photos on Instagram →

Today. Was. Amazing.

For more from the day, follow @rochehomeco on Instagram.

The Bookmarks

Take one home.

Each home had its own bookmark — a small piece of the story to take with you. Download, then print & fold (or print double-sided) for the full keepsake.

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The Home that Threw the Best Parties bookmark
The Home that
threw the best parties.
1244 E Palm Ln
Download →
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The House with the Giving Tree bookmark
The House with the
Giving Tree.
809 E Sheridan St
Download →
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The House with the Punny Plants bookmark
The House with the
Punny Plants.
1329 E Hubbell St
Download →
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Dayton Sanctuary bookmark
The Dayton
Sanctuary.
1801 N Dayton St
Download →
The Five Featured Homes

Five doors.
Five stories.

Featured listings from Brokers Hub Realty, in partnership with Camille Hartmetz. Status updated as homes sell.

Active
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1517 E Pinchot Ave
No. 04
1517 E Pinchot Ave
Phoenix · 85014
View Listing →

— Visit in any order. Collect a stamp at each door. —

The Passport

Five doors. Five stamps.
One story per stop.

  1. i. Begin at the truck. Pick up your passport.
  2. ii. Scan the QR at each front door. Read the home's story.
  3. iii. Collect a stamp from the realtor at each home.
  4. iv. Return to the bookmobile with a full passport for a little gift.
In Partnership

A neighborhood
built with others.

Storied wouldn't be possible without the people lending their stories, their homes, their books, and their belief in slow, real community.

Featured Partner

What's Your Story
Mobile Bookstore

Parked nearby on event day. Pick up your passport, browse books, and discover the perfect next chapter for your shelf.

@whats_your_story_mobile
Featured Listings

Brokers Hub Realty
+ Camille Hartmetz

Featured listings courtesy of Camille. Storied is grateful to her, and to the homeowners who graciously said yes to opening their doors and sharing their stories.

@camille_phx_realtor
Future Chapters

Pair up with us.

Storied is officially Nancy's bookmobile + our homes. Looking for partners who pair beautifully — coffee & a book, books & flowers, makers, storytellers. Get in touch.

to be continued

Chapter 2 is already in the margins.

Storied is a series, not a one-time event. New chapters will roll out across Phoenix neighborhoods — historic and modern, downtown and edges, every kind of door.

Enjoy the homes.

Follow the series on Instagram or TikTok.

Thanks for being here.

from the founder

Storied came from my background in storytelling, and a belief that homes are about so much more than square footage or market stats. The real estate world has a way of reducing where we live to numbers. My goal with Storied is to bring people back to the human side of where we live, because that's where the actual story is.

Storied is a celebration of community, connection, and the power of paying attention to your neighborhood. One story at a time.

Bri has been a realtor in Arizona since 2013, with a passion for new construction and homes with a personality, plus a propensity to throw fun events when the mood strikes.
Bri
@rochehomeco What's Your Story Mobile Bookstore truck
the bookmobile →
storied.

A Storied Series by Bri Roche, founder of Roche Home Co.