I just sold this Tempe home in 5 days - 09/30/09 01:25 PM
Homes are SELLING IN TEMPE, AZ!
If you're waiting for the perfect time to sell your Tempe home...this could be it! This home in Casa Legante near ASU received more than one offer and my sellers are smiling!
If you're looking for a Realtor to sell your home in Tempe, AZ...give me a call!
Other featured listings in Tempe.
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Are you wasting your time on that short sale? Questions you should be asking. - 09/30/09 12:29 PM
There are a couple things you need to know before you submit an offer on a short sale. #1 ~ Is the home REALLY a short sale? and #2 ~ Does the listing agent have the knowledge to close the deal?
Out of all the homes for sale in Chandler, AZ about 30% are listed as short sales but less than half of them are resulting in a sale. Could it be that many of these short sales are not really short sales and could it be the listing agent hasn't got a clue.
When I'm representing a buyer, I counsel them on exactly what a … (1 comments)
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Veterans Oasis Park. One of Chandler Arizona's Best Kept Secrets - 09/29/09 09:48 PM
This month's pick for Chandler's Best Kept Secret goes to Veterans Oasis Park located at Chandler Heights & Lindsay Roads.
The park features 113 acres of walking trails, ramadas and picnic areas, a play area, a hummingbird and butterfly habitat, revolving gardens, a 5 acre fishing lake and an Environmental Education Center offering information, classes and programs, exhibits and a nature store. There's even a place to give your horse a drink...should you visit on horseback.
As for fishing, the lake is stocked with channel catfish, rainbow trout (in season) bluegill, redear sunfish, hybrid sunfish and largemouth bass. An urban fishing license is … (0 comments)
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I received an email from the Her Majesty, the Queen today! - 09/28/09 11:12 PM
Yes, it's true. There it was, in my junk folder (how did it end up there?) an email from the Queen of England herself. She wanted to inform me that I have not received my overdue inheritance in the amount of 6.5 million (I'm assuming that's Pounds) because
"you are dealing with imposters in various commercial banks in Africa, thereby being frustrated by several extortion of illegitimate fees and charges..." and that "your local representatives are coniving with these fake bank officials...to transfer your inheritance to a strange account in Canada..."
I was a little shocked by the Queen's poor grammar … (3 comments)
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Arizona falls from #3 to #4 in the National Foreclosure Market - 09/27/09 12:52 PM
In July 2009, Arizona ranked as the third highest foreclosure state in the Nation. However following a 10% month-to-month decline, Arizona fell to fourth place according to RealtyTrac.com, in its August 2009 Foreclosure Report.
#1 Nevada holds the dubious distinction of having the highest foreclosure rate in the Nation with one in 62 housing units receiving a foreclosure filing in August 2009 for a total of 17,902 properties (6.7 times the National average)
#2 Florida ~ one in every 140 housing units receiving a foreclosure filing (62,401 properties in August).
#3 California ~ one in every 144 housing units receiving a foreclosure … (6 comments)
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Sun Lakes Real Estat Market Update - 09/26/09 01:13 PM
What's happening with Single family homes for sale in Sun Lakes, AZ? We are starting to see a slight increase in inventory with the average list price staying pretty stable. As Sun Lakes' homeowners begin their return for the Fall, Winter and Spring months, we typically see an increase in buyer and seller activity.
Check out this week's statistics for homes that are currently for sale in Sun Lakes as well as the homes that have sold in recent weeks.
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Social Media... What am I missing? - 09/25/09 04:24 PM
Ok. I confess, I don't actually get social media. I can see some of the the value of facebook by being more "in your face" with friends and family who you may never see. but what's up with all these fake gifts I keep receiving. A cartoon flower. An invite to Farmville?
Can someone explain it to me? I mean, why do I care what someone is eating for lunch, unless I'm sitting with them and may want a bite? Or, that they're off to wash their hair? Huh? Nope...don't care about that either.
Just seems like a bunch on inane chatter and … (5 comments)
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Beware of banks bearing gifts. - 09/24/09 10:47 PM
REO (Bank Owned) homes are like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're gonna get. Like the REO property that was offering gifts. Yes, the bank was giving the buyer of this home many gifts! I know, hard to believe. But there it was...written enticingly within the property description on the MLS "All personal property and/or appliances left on premises are deemed a gift!"
No photos of the interior were provided on the MLS, but suffice it to say upon entering the home the buyers were overwhelmed to tears by the bank's generosity.
Behind door #1 a living room full … (6 comments)
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Just a little bragging about my famous daughter - 09/23/09 01:11 PM
Sometimes it's just nice to share something other than the latest real estate gripe or advice, market update, or new listing.
So rather than talk about Chandler AZ Real estate or Sun Lakes AZ real estate...I'm going to brag about my daughter Alesha (aka "Sahira)
Alesha graduated from Rice University with a double degree in Environmental Engineering and Chemistry but she's pursuing her dream very successfully as an International Belly Dance Performer and instructor.
Alesha has several Instructional DVD's produced and she's actually on her way to England to perform today.
Here's a compilation video I created of a few of … (3 comments)
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Haunted Arizona or Just a Ghost's Top Vacation Destination? - 09/20/09 10:45 PM
I've been wondering, why don't you hear about regular old haunted houses in the Phoenix metro area? Is it because the area is too new? Perhaps ghosts don't like the heat? Or maybe the banks have repossessed their homes?
There are some hotels that claim to have some spirit guests, but you just don't hear about haunted houses. Maybe Arizona is where ghosts go to vacation, but they just don't want to live here?
In the Midwest, every town had it's share of so-called haunted houses. Ok, don't think I'm weird...but I may actually have lived in one in Kenosha, WI. I'm … (3 comments)
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Maricopa leads the distressed property market - 09/17/09 12:45 PM
It's pretty well-known that Maricopa has been hit hard by the housing crisis. Many of the homes in Maricopa were built at the peak of the sub-prime loan and housing price bubble which created the perfect storm for crash of the real estate market in this community located about 20 miles south of Phoenix. Queen Creek holds the #2 spot for distressed sales made up of REO's (Lender owned) and short sales.
On the other end of the spectrum, Sun Lakes which is an active adult community is the least affected at #10, with Paradise Valley holding the #9 spot.
Here are … (0 comments)
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Does a big name brokerage make a difference? - 09/17/09 11:11 AM
If you have a strong Internet presence, do you think it matters to the general population that they recognize the brokerage name?
I've been with RE/Max for over 5 years and I've been wondering recently how much of my success is directly attributed to the RE/Max name? I have received a few RE/Max referrals over the years, but not enough to say they've had a big impact on my bottom line.
I've asked my title rep who took a poll. The general consensus was that it DOES matter to SELLERS, but NOT SO MUCH to BUYERS ...unless those buyers are coming from … (80 comments)
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Canadians love Sun Lakes, Arizona - 09/16/09 07:52 PM
I've represented several Canadians looking for a second home in Arizona. What Canadians, as well as most vacation home buyers, are looking for is more than a home, it's a lifestyle.
Many vacation home buyers don't realize this up front, but through a series of discussions and touring various communities, it becomes crystal clear. Yes, they're coming here for the sunshine, but most want want more than a roof, four walls and a pool. Most want one or more of the following:
Close to amenities like shopping and theaters Near the airport Gated community Golf course community is a plus On-site fitness … (1 comments)
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Hot Dog Days of Summer at Joe's Farm Grill in Gilbert, AZ - 09/15/09 02:13 PM
My first visit to Joe's Farm Grill in Gilbert was a pleasant surprise. It was Grandma and Grandpa day on Saturday, movies and a trip to Joe's topped the list for me, papa TJ & the grandsons.
Joe's Farm Grill is situated in the midst of Agritopia, a community that reminds me of my Midwest roots and after reflecting about missing the Midwest seasons in my post a couple days ago, this was just the ticket.
What I liked most about Joe's wasn't the food, though it was a great hot dog. It was the picnic tables set amidst the shade … (0 comments)
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Homes for sale in Sun Lakes, Arizona ~ Monday Market Update - 09/14/09 07:52 PM
Monday Market Update for Sun Lakes, Arizona
There are currently 211 homes for sale in Sun Lakes.
List prices range from $75,000 for a 1296sf 2 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home in Sun Lakes #1 to $850,000 for a 2-story home with a pool on a golf course lot in Oakwood.
There are 5 Lender-Owned homes for sale and 8 homes listed as Short Sales.
There are 41 homes that are under "pending" and of those 1 is Lender-Owned and 9 are Short Sales.
22 homes sold during the month of August , 2 were Lender-Owned and 1 was a Short Sale.
There is … (0 comments)
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Elvis Fest Today in Chandler AZ - 09/12/09 02:00 PM
You gotta love Chandler. In March we have the Annual Ostrich Festival and now…drum roll please…The ELVIS Festival!
YES! Kokopelli Winery in Downtown Chandler will be hosting it’s first ever Elvis Festival today to include Elvis music (naturally) and an Elvis look-a-like contest complete with Elvis impersonator act at 7:00 pm.
So, is a look-alike contest the same as an Impersonator contest? Probably not for good reason. Nothing better than watching a bunch of guys in black wigs and white spandex shaking their hips when it’s 112 degrees outside. If there is spandex, I’m hoping this will be an indoor event.
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Home bidding wars but it's not like 2005 - 09/12/09 01:52 PM
Flashback to 2005. Have a home for sale in Chandler. You call your agent and have 30 offers before the sign even goes up and accept an offer for 10-15% over list price. No problem. Buyers were willing to bring in the cash to make up the difference between the sales price and the appraisal.
Fast-forward to September 2009. Have a home for sale in Chandler and you don't owe more than the home is worth? Great! Your home is worth $300,000 or less and is move-in ready and looks nice too? Even better. You list your home pretty close to what it … (0 comments)
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A scary call to a short sale agent. Do Agents understand their liability? - 09/11/09 11:02 AM
Do listing agents understand the liability they are incurring when they work outside their scope of expertise?
I'm talking about the number of Agents listing Short Sales who don't have a clue what they're doing. I have a list of questions I ask every short sale listing agent before I will even show their listing. It saves time and aggravation for both me and my buyer.
I placed what turned out to be for me a sad and scary call to a listing agent yesterday to inquire about her short sale listing. I started with the easy questions and the conversation went something like this:
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Chandler Arizona's only Mansion goes to Auction - 09/10/09 10:59 PM
I used to live across the street from this home. It's big. I mean, really big (almost 13,000sf) and the grounds take up a city block (almost 10.5 acres). 6 bedrooms and 10 baths. Click on the balloon to see the photos of this home.
It's been for sale a few times over the last few years and according to the Arizona MLS, is currently listed at $7,400,000 as a Short Sale. This Saturday, however, all the contents and the home are being auctioned.
The owner a local dentist, died earlier this year. MLS records show he got a pretty … (0 comments)
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Living without seasons in Chandler, Arizona - 09/10/09 12:14 AM
Moving to Arizona from the Midwest (Wisconsin to be exact), I realize there are many things I miss about "home". Desert-dwellers probably find that hard to believe. Don't get me wrong, living in Chandler, Arizona is pretty close to perfect (if you don't count July, August and September). But, honestly, Arizonans don't know what they're missing.
Take seasons for instance. I'm not talking about a range of cool to heat that will melt iron. I'm talking about coming out of a hard Winter where you've had at least 5 months of sub-zero temps, not counting wind chill. (Yes...wind chill. Another term Arizonans have never heard of. ) 5 … (1 comments)
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How many homes are for sale in Chandler, Arizona? - 09/08/09 08:06 PM
So just how many homes are for sale TODAY in Chandler, Arizona? There are 942 single family homes listed in the Arizona Regional MLS. Of those 942 active listings 31% are Short Sales and 13% are Lender Owned.
Here are some interesting stats for the percentages of short sales and lender owned properties for sale in Chandler and the surrounding communities. For a complete detailed report, visit my weekly update.
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Home for sale ~ Just Listed in Sun Lakes ~ Ironwood Country Club - 09/07/09 06:42 PM
Great price on this home in the gated Ironwood Golf Course Community in Sun Lakes. Home is clean and ready to move into. Neutral color scheme with recently added 18in. diagonal set tile. Vaulted ceilings throughout create a space that's open and inviting. Formal living and dining rooms and eat-in kitchen open to family room. Master bedroom with decorator shelves and large walkin closet with organizers and skylight. Both bathrooms with skylights. Golf cart garage and a golf cart that is also for sale! Washer/Dryer/Refrigerator included. The perfect vacation or full time residence with low maintenance landscaping. Ironwood Country … (3 comments)
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Just Listed ~ Home for Sale in Queen Creek Remington Heights. Across from the park! - 09/04/09 07:42 PM
Stone front exterior on a professionally landscaped PREMIUM CORNER LOT ACROSS FROM PARK. Split 3 Bedroom & Den floorplan. Huge eat-in kitchen with recessed lighting, upgraded cabinets galore & oversized kitchen island. Supersized Master Suite. Upgraded ceiling fans throughout. Kinetico Softwater & R/O Systems. Upgraded DUAL A/C units & Radiant Roof Barrier. Prewired for security system. Refrigerator included too! REGULAR RESALE! … (0 comments)
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Just listed in Saguaro Canyon, Chandler, AZ ~ A Tropical Paradise - 09/03/09 11:35 PM
Your very own tropical paradise! Popular floorplan features Formal Living/Dining Rms. Chef's delight eat in Kitchen w/upgraded 42'' Cabinets, Large Island, Stainless Steel Appliances. Rerverse Osmosis drinking water filtration; 18in tile in all the right places, spacious bedrooms (4th bedroom/den has dbl door entry & no closet). Built in Desk in secondary bedroom wing hallway. All bedrooms have walk-in closets. On Q network system; Last, but certainly not least~ check out that backyard! Lushly landscaped, complete wit PebbleTec pool, waterfall & 8 person top of the line Sundance Spa. Pool features in-floor cleaning systems and 3 submerged benches, one next … (3 comments)
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I've been through the desert in a Porsche with no name - 09/01/09 11:47 AM
A recent Arizona Republic article caught my attention. "In real estate, agent scrambles to survive"
The article's content was summed up in the second paragraph:
"As the entire Phoenix real-estate industry remakes itself in pursuit of a recovery, agents who once sold 10 homes a week and earned six-figure salaries now tend foreclosure properties for little more than gas money while they hope for a listing."
Grab your hankies, here are the Cliff Notes Version of the story and it's better with the music:
A North Phoenix agent is very successful. His market is luxury homes. He makes lots of money selling … (2 comments)
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