Phoenix First Time Home Buyer Coffee Shop Talk with Anna Banana! Part 5 - 10/30/10 11:41 AM
Phoenix First Time Home Buyer Coffee Shop Talk with Anna Banana! Part 5
First and foremost, I just want to say CONGRATULATIONS for getting this far! I know the choice you made on the home was well thought out & a smart decision. By taking the steps you've taken and by putting in the amount of energy and work you did, I know this wasn't a hasty decision.
Today I suggest you go with the hot chai tea -- it'll wake you up & get you very mentallly prepared for our next step in the home buying process: Escrow. Many of … (5 comments)

Fall, the season of change: Is your life changing for the better? - 10/29/10 03:52 PM
Fall, the season of change: Is your life changing for the better?
I can hear the crunch, crunch, crunch of Phoenicians walking through the parks and neighborhoods.
The sidewalks are becoming littered with the changing, fallen leaves, as the sunlight peers through the branches of the lucky, golden-hued leaves that have yet to fall. People are bundling up a little bit more, and breaking out the tea kettles.
The swirling aroma of hot cocoa, cinnamon and pumpkin pies intrigue my senses, making me that much excited about changes. No more hot, summer months...but that's not all that's changing. Fall has arrived, and it's … (11 comments)

Phoenix Property Shoppe's OPEN HOUSE! Sat & Sun Oct 30th & 31st for 1407 W. Ruth Ave. Phoenix, AZ - 10/28/10 10:03 PM
Phoenix Property Shoppe's OPEN HOUSE! Saturday & Sunday, October 30th & 31st for 1407 W. Ruth Ave. Phoenix, AZ
Yes, it's on Halloween weekend, but this home is FAR from scary.
This Saturday & Sunday, October 30th & 31st from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. presents a great opportunity to walk through a picture perfect home for those bargain hunters out there.
The home is located in Royal Palms Neighborhood (or Why Worry Estates), a prestigious neighborhood, in north central Phoenix, AZ. And with the home price this low, this is definitely a great opportunity.
This picture perfect 4-bedroom, 2-bath home … (0 comments)

Connect with the spirits on the otherside this Halloween with Stayawake Productions -- Phoenix, AZ - 10/28/10 10:00 PM
Connect with the spirits on the otherside this Halloween with Stayawake Productions -- Phoenix, AZ
Sounds that go bump in the night...
A chilling feeling that makes the hairs on your neck stand straight up...
Goosebumps forming on your arms because you feel something in the room...
Is it an evil spirit? Paranoia? Or...how about a loved one?
While most get a thrill during the Halloween season from going to haunted places and looking for anything that might scare the bejeezus out of themselves, some seek out contact to their loved ones on the otherside. Definitely an interesting and different way … (1 comments)

Phoenix First Time Home Buyer Coffee Shop Talk with Anna Banana! Part 4 - 10/27/10 04:43 PM
Phoenix First Time Home Buyer Coffee Shop Talk with Anna Banana! Part 4
Now that we've spent a lot of time together searching for homes and narrowing down the top 3 contenders, it's time to get down to the nitty gritty: making an offer and getting the offer accepted and ordering the home inspection. How about I get you a double shot today!!
I do want to tell you that I'm happy to see the two of you work through your concerns and fears about buying your first home.  And it's great to see you relaxing and not feeling stressed about buying a … (3 comments)

Westbrook Village: Homes & Living in Westbrook Village Community in Peoria, AZ -- Part 3 - 10/27/10 09:32 AM
Westbrook Village: Homes & Living in Westbrook Village Community in Peoria, AZ -- Part 3

So you've made it to part 3 of this series; this must mean you're still intrigued about what Westbrook Village has to offer! Well, I'm sure you remember that Westbrook Village not only supports an active adult lifestyle with many amenities & social clubs/groups, but also with two 18-hole golf courses at the Westbrook Village Golf Club.
But I'm sure at this point you just want to hear about the types of homes within this community, right?
Within Westbrook Village's active adult community, you'll … (3 comments)

Phoenix First Time Home Buyer Coffee Shop Talk with Anna Banana! Part 3 - 10/26/10 09:19 AM
Phoenix First Time Home Buyer Coffee Shop Talk with Anna Banana! Part 3
It's time for the FUN part! And I know you're excited for this one, so let's get right to it: looking at homes!
This process has always been one of my favorites aspects when working with first-time home buyer clients. I love to go from home to home & help buyers choose the perfect house. And it's always such a great feeling when I see clients' faces light up when they say, "Wow, this is it. This is the home!" It's the best feeling for both buyers and … (23 comments)

Phoenix First Time Home Buyer Coffee Shop Talk with Anna Banana! Part 2 - 10/25/10 03:11 PM
Phoenix First Time Home Buyer Coffee Shop Talk with Anna Banana! Part 2

It's good to see you again! And I can tell you're a little more confident today. I know the last time we talked, we talked about why you were wanting to purchase a home for the first time. Now that you've figured that out, the rest of the pieces of the puzzle will fall in place...well, with a little work, of course. But it'll be worth it!
So what's next, you ask? Well, now we really start digging into the money side of things. Yeah, a lot … (10 comments)

Westbrook Village: Westbrook Village Golf Club & Courses in Peoria, AZ -- Part 2 - 10/25/10 01:52 PM
Westbrook Village: Westbrook Village Golf Club & Courses in Peoria, AZ -- Part 2

Westbrook Village is a wonderful active adult lifestyle community for adults 40+ years in age who enjoy a small community feel away from the big city. Whether you're looking for a community with many social clubs or a retirement home to call your own, you'll find it all at Westbrook Village.One popular activity of residents living in Westbrook Village is golfing; so if you love golfing, this community is perfect for you!The Westbrook Village Golf Club is made up of two 18-hole championship golf courses: The … (2 comments)

Phoenix First Time Home Buyer Coffee Shop Talk with Anna Banana! Part 1 - 10/22/10 07:40 PM
Phoenix First Time Home Buyer Coffee Shop Talk with Anna Banana! Part 1
Hi, I'm Anna Banana, a Phoenix REALTOR that just happens to absolutely love my job and working with my clients! One of my favorite groups to work with is first-time home buyers.
When I first started my real estate profession in 1987, I really didn't know much -- kind of like a first-time home buyer.  My boss basically told me to go out there and sell some homes!  It sounded pretty cut & dry, so I took it upon myself to have an open house my first day on the job … (8 comments)

Autumnfest at Anthem Community Park: Perfect Fall event for the entire family! -- Anthem, AZ - 10/22/10 05:28 PM
Autumnfest at Anthem Community Park: Perfect Fall event for the entire family! -- Anthem, AZ
It's here for the third year in a row, and it's perfect for families looking for a day in Phoenix's beautiful autumn weather!
It's Autumnfest in Anthem, AZ.
This annual festival is hosting an arts & crafts fair, a pumpkin patch, a kid zone featuring a bounce house as well as pony and hay rides, live entertainment, a hot chili cook off, the Frazier Shows Carnival and an apple pie baking contest.
Whew, so much to do; so start counting down the days because it's almost … (2 comments)

Boo! at the PHX Zoo & Howl-O-Ween: Halloween Events for the kids in Phoenix, AZ - 10/22/10 02:04 PM
Boo! at the PHX Zoo & Howl-O-Ween: Halloween Events for the kids in Phoenix, AZ
Zoo animals, pumpkins and a whole lot of fun at the Phoenix Zoo!
Swing by the Phoenix Zoo for Boo! at the PHX Zoo! Spend a day watching zoo animals, including elephants, tortoises, monkeys and other animals, enjoy pumpkins and other treats during the Pumpkin Stomp and Chomp.
Then head over to the Harmony Farm, which has been transformed into a fall festival while your littles ones 7-years and under enjoy various games and activities.
Or, try to find your way through the Fall Festival Maze … (3 comments)

Friday Funnies: Radio flyer Car - 10/22/10 08:56 AM
Friday Funnies: Radio flyer Car
Talk about recreating a childhood memory!
Anchorage, Alaska couple's retirement project is beyond fun & definitely turned heads.
Check out this video of recycled materials (1976 Mazda pickup truck, hub caps, detergent bottles, wagon steering wheel, and more) turned Radio Flyer car!
 

 
 
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If you're thinking of selling your Phoenix-area home, please give us a call. We're here to help you and make the selling process simple and stress free.
Call us today to request your complimentary market analysis to determine how your home compares to others in your area.
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Zombie Walk in Downtown Phoenix: Guard your brains! The undead are comin' for you... - 10/21/10 04:28 PM
Zombie Walk in Downtown Phoenix: Guard your brains! The undead are comin' for you...
I'm going to let you guys in on a little secret...and to hopefully prevent a huge freak out during Halloween.
If you plan to go to Downtown Phoenix this Halloween weekend (Oct. 29), expect to hear incomprehensible noises; expect to initially feel uncomfortable, almost fearing for your life at first; expect to get scared witless, and expect to see a horde of the undead.
That's right, ZOMBIES.
They're looking for brains, so be sure not to cross their path and stand comfortably on the sidelines, just out … (9 comments)

Westbrook Village: Active Adult Lifestyle Community in Peoria, AZ -- Part 1 - 10/21/10 02:09 PM
Westbrook Village: Active Adult Lifestyle Community in Peoria, AZ -- Part 1

If you're looking for a close-knit community with a small-town feel -- an active adult golf community, then look no further than Westbrook Village in Peoria, AZ.
Located in West Phoenix near Sun City, this adult community is perfect for those yearning for an active lifestyle where you can play golf to your heart's desire; attend a yoga class every week with familiar faces, and have a small community to come home to within the big city, the Valley of the Sun.
Westbrook Village has age restrictions as … (6 comments)

TRUNK or Treat with the All Saints Lutheran Church in Phoenix, AZ - 10/20/10 07:58 PM
TRUNK or Treat with All Saints Lutheran Church in Phoenix, AZ
 
I’m sure when one thinks about trick or treating, they think of traveling from home to home – knocking on doors and screaming, “TRICK OR TREAT!” Maybe you’ll stumble upon a haunted house or two. But, how about shaking things up a bit this year? Stray from the traditional way.
 
Instead, why don’t you trunk or treat?
Yeah, you heard me right: TRUNK or treat!
 
The Fourth Annual Trunk or Treat is a great community event for all ages this Halloween. All Saints Lutheran Church in … (7 comments)

The Haunting Haunted House: Zombies, insane asylums & terror in Phoenix, AZ - 10/20/10 12:19 AM
The Haunting Haunted House: Zombies, insane asylums & terror in Phoenix, AZ
Start at the Graveyard, but watch your step…this is where the living dead lurk beneath every grave and behind every tombstone. Keep an eye out for these zombies because they’ll come alive just enough to perform a rendition of late Michael Jackson’s Thriller on the two crypt-like stages in the center of the huge cemetery.
Then from the Graveyard, you’ll tip toe into the Haunted Mansion, and then into the Gravestone Park Insane Asylum, haunted by insane resident doctors and patients.
But that’s not the end of it…no, from … (17 comments)

Pumpkin Festival & Dia De Los Muertos at Desert Botanical Garden -- Phoenix, AZ - 10/19/10 12:11 PM
Pumpkin Festival & Dia De Los Muertos at Desert Botanical Garden -- Phoenix, AZ
 
The Desert Botanical Garden has a ton of events planned for the rest of this month of October you definitely don't want to miss. In a nutshell, you can expect pumpkins, live entertainment, Mexican culture and fun for the entire family.
 
First off, take the little ones to the Great Pumpkin Festival. This is considered one of the Valley’s favorite place to hunt down the perfect pumpkin for carving, decoration or for just the pure thrill of walking through a pumpkin patch.
 
Children … (4 comments)

Are you oversharing online? You may just be asking to get robbed. - 10/18/10 07:33 PM
Are you oversharing online? You may just be asking to get robbed.
I recently heard a story about a woman who befriended her neighbor she barely knew on Facebook. She lived next to this man for 15 years, so she thought it wouldn't be such a bad thing accepting his friend request or visa versa. Until one day, she put as her Facebook status that she was attending a concert that night, and what happened next? Her neighbor robbed her.
This speaks volumes about how much we should really share on Facebook and more importantly, WHO we befriend on … (44 comments)

Celebrate the Seasons with the Phoenix Chapter Women's Council of Realtors® this Oct. 21! - 10/18/10 01:58 PM
Celebrate the Seasons with the Phoenix Chapter Women's Council of Realtors® this Oct. 21!

It’s time to Celebrate the Seasons and donate for two great causes within the Phoenix area!
The Phoenix Chapter Women’s Council of Realtors® is holding an amazing event with a:
silent auction live auction 50/50 drawing live entertainment lunch But they’re looking for your help for one thing in particular…donations. And this is the best time of the year to give back.
Without donations, attendees of Celebrate the Seasons will have no way to donate generously via the auctions to two charities in particular: Osborn School … (3 comments)

Let the games, rides and eating begin at the Arizona State Fair 2010! - 10/15/10 08:46 PM
Let the games, rides and eating begin at the Arizona State Fair!

Cotton candy, caramel apples, $1 rides and live music: the Arizona State Fair is here!
The fun begins very soon, October 15, and lasts up until November 7 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays). That's nearly 3 weeks of stuffing your face with food, riding rides until you get sick and enjoying all of the entertainment scheduled for nearly every day of the week!
You can even purchase your 2010 Arizona State Fair season passes, admission, ride/game passes, wristbands and VIP parking ONLINE. No need to get everything there. Just … (10 comments)

Phoenix Property Shoppe - Anthem, Ariz. Residential Real Estate Market Report: September 13, 2010 - October 13, 2010 - 10/14/10 11:27 AM
Phoenix Property Shoppe - Anthem, Ariz. Residential Real Estate Market Report: September 13, 2010 - October 13, 2010
These are active listings, pending sales with contingencies, pending sales, and houses that have closed.

The following table includes how many short sales & REOs made up the grand total of homes within the active, pending & closed categories for each price range.

Here is a typical home for sale in Anthem:

Asking price: $194,900 Subdivision: Anthem ParksideBuilt: 2005Size: 2,160 sqft., 4 BR, 2.5 BA
 
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Have one of the Tempe homes for sale caught your eye? Or … (3 comments)

Phoenix Property Shoppe - Glendale, Ariz. Residential Real Estate Market Report: September 13, 2010 - October 13, 2010 - 10/14/10 11:26 AM
Phoenix Property Shoppe - Glendale, Ariz. Residential Real Estate Market Report: September 13, 2010 - October 13, 2010
These are active listings, pending sales with contingencies, pending sales, and houses that have closed.

The following table includes how many short sales & REOs made up the grand total of homes within the active, pending & closed categories for each price range.

Here is a typical home for sale in Glendale:

Asking price: $199,900 Subdivision: Capistrano SouthBuilt: 2006Size: 4,156 sqft., 5 BR, 3 BA
 
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Are you or someone you know interested in purchasing a home in the … (0 comments)

Phoenix Property Shoppe - Tempe, Ariz. Residential Real Estate Market Report: September 13, 2010 - October 13, 2010 - 10/14/10 11:24 AM
Phoenix Property Shoppe - Tempe, Ariz. Residential Real Estate Market Report: September 13, 2010 - October 13, 2010
These are active listings, pending sales with contingencies, pending sales, and houses that have closed.

The following table includes how many short sales & REOs made up the grand total of homes within the active, pending & closed categories for each price range.

Here is a typical home for sale in Tempe:

Asking price: $375,000 Subdivision: Estate La ColinaBuilt: 1989Size: 3,046 sqft., 3 BR, 3 BA
 
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Are you or someone you know interested in purchasing a home … (0 comments)

Phoenix Property Shoppe - Mesa, Ariz. Residential Real Estate Market Report: September 13, 2010 - October 13, 2010 - 10/14/10 11:23 AM
Phoenix Property Shoppe - Mesa, Ariz. Residential Real Estate Market Report: September 13, 2010 - October 13, 2010
These are active listings, pending sales with contingencies, pending sales, and houses that have closed.

The following table includes how many short sales & REOs made up the grand total of homes within the active, pending & closed categories for each price range.

Here is a typical home for sale in Mesa:

Asking price: $299,500 Subdivision: Sunland Springs VillageBuilt: 2005Size: 1,915 sqft., 2 BR, 2 BA
 
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Are you or someone you know interested in purchasing a home … (0 comments)

Phoenix Property Shoppe - Phoenix, Ariz. Residential Real Estate Market Report: September 13, 2010 - October 13, 2010 - 10/14/10 11:22 AM
Phoenix Property Shoppe - Phoenix, Ariz. Residential Real Estate Market Report: September 13, 2010 - October 13, 2010
These are active listings, pending sales with contingencies, pending sales, and houses that have closed.

The following table includes how many short sales & REOs made up the grand total of homes within the active, pending & closed categories for each price range.

Here is a typical home for sale in Phoenix:

Asking price: $269,990 Subdivision: Estates at Tapatio CliffsBuilt: 1989Size: 2,720 sqft., 5 BR, 3 BA
 
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Are you or someone you know looking to purchase a … (0 comments)

Phoenix Property Shoppe - Moon Valley, Ariz. Residential Real Estate Market Report: September 13, 2010 - October 13, 2010 - 10/13/10 06:23 PM
Phoenix Property Shoppe - Moon Valley, Ariz. Residential Real Estate Market Report: September 13, 2010 - October 13, 2010
These are active listings, pending sales with contingencies, pending sales, and houses that have closed.

The following table includes how many short sales & REOs made up the grand total of homes within the active, pending & closed categories for each price range.

Here is a typical home for sale in Moon Valley:

Asking price: $489,900 Subdivision: Moonridge EstatesBuilt: 1989Size: 4,321 sqft., 5 BR, 4 BA
 
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Are you or someone you know interested in purchasing a … (4 comments)

Phoenix Property Shoppe - Paradise Valley, Ariz. Residential Real Estate Market Report: September 13, 2010 - October 13, 2010 - 10/13/10 06:21 PM
Phoenix Property Shoppe - Paradise Valley, Ariz. Residential Real Estate Market Report: September 13, 2010 - October 13, 2010
These are active listings, pending sales with contingencies, pending sales, and houses that have closed.

The following table includes how many short sales & REOs made up the grand total of homes within the active, pending & closed categories for each price range.

Here is a typical home for sale in Paradise Valley:

Asking price: $1,300,000 Subdivision: Ironwood at Camelback Country ClubBuilt: 1995Size: 4,722 sqft., 4 BR, 3.5 BA
 
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Are you or someone you know interested … (0 comments)

Phoenix Property Shoppe - Peoria, Ariz. Residential Real Estate Market Report: September 13, 2010 - October 13, 2010 - 10/13/10 06:17 PM
Phoenix Property Shoppe - Peoria, Ariz. Residential Real Estate Market Report: September 13, 2010 - October 13, 2010
These are active listings, pending sales with contingencies, pending sales, and houses that have closed.

The following table includes how many short sales & REOs made up the grand total of homes within the active, pending & closed categories for each price range.

Here is a typical home for sale in Peoria:

Asking price: $350,000 Subdivision: WestwingBuilt: 2006Size: 3,153 sqft., 3 BR, 2.5 BA
 
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Are you or someone you know interested in purchasing a home in the … (0 comments)

Phoenix Property Shoppe - Scottsdale, Ariz. Residential Real Estate Market Report: September 13, 2010 - October 13, 2010 - 10/13/10 06:15 PM
Phoenix Property Shoppe - Scottsdale, Ariz. Residential Real Estate Market Report: September 13, 2010 - October 13, 2010
These are active listings, pending sales with contingencies, pending sales, and houses that have closed.

The following table includes how many short sales & REOs made up the grand total of homes within the active, pending & closed categories for each price range.

Here is a typical home for sale in Scottsdale:

Asking price: $599,900 Subdivision: StonegateBuilt: 1992Size: 3,888 sqft., 5 BR, 3 BA
 
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Are you or someone you know interested in purchasing a home in the … (0 comments)

Phoenix Property Shoppe's OPEN HOUSE for 1407 W. Ruth Ave. Phoenix, AZ - Saturday & Sunday October 16 & 17 - 10/13/10 03:06 PM
Phoenix Property Shoppe's OPEN HOUSE for 1407 W. Ruth Ave. Phoenix, AZ - Saturday & Sunday October 16 & 17
You don't want to miss this!
This Saturday & Sunday, October 16 & 17 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. presents a wonderful opportunity to walk through a picture perfect home for those looking for a steal in a prestigious neighborhood.
Located in gorgeous Royal Palms Neighborhood (or Why Worry Estates) in north central Phoenix, AZ, this picture perfect 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with tons of storage & space is perfect for anyone looking purchase an affordable home in such a well-sought … (1 comments)

Wine, Chocolate and Shui: Feng Shui your home with Ro Rusnock's workshop in Phoenix, AZ - 10/11/10 08:08 PM
Wine, Chocolate and Shui: Feng Shui your home with Ro Rusnock's workshop in Phoenix, AZ
 

 
Ever wanted to Feng Shui your home but didn’t know where to start? Or what Feng Shui even is?!
 
Well, your chance to ask everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Feng Shui is approaching. Oh, but wait – there’s wine & chocolate involved, too.
 
Wine, Chocolate and Shui is a workshop where you can eat delicious chocolate, sip wine and learn about the world of Feng Shui, hosted by Ro Rusnock. Ro is the owner of Elements and Energy, … (11 comments)

Arizona Fall Season Sights: Snowbowl Scenic Skyride & Hikes in Flagstaff, AZ -- Part 6 - 10/09/10 08:35 PM
Phoenix Property Shoppe Presents - AZ Fall Season Sights: Snowbowl Scenic Skyride & Hikes in Flagstaff, AZ -- Part 6

With the fall season underway, trees are transforming, flaunting shimmering hues of gold, bronze and crimson that are sure to catch your eye. Taking a walk in the park is more enjoyable; the weather continues to cool down, and sight seeing nature’s wonders are more appealing as the days pass.
And there isn’t a better state than Arizona at this time of the year to witness the seasons change. With varying climates, terrain & landscapes, you’re bound to stumble upon … (4 comments)

The Foreclosure Scandal Has Become Pandemic - 10/09/10 01:50 PM
John Mulkey has written the best blog post I have read so far explaining the complex and complicated issues with have surrounding the housing crisis. This is a must read for all - not an easy read - but rather a must read.
It's up to all of us to do our part to find a solution. I for one don't know what that looks like but the conversation needs to continue......
Comments are disabled on this re-blog. Please leave comments on John's original post.

Via John Mulkey, Housing Guru (TheHousingGuru.com):
As more mortgage companies “fess-up” regarding their apparent fraudulent processing of foreclosure … (1 comments)

Arizona Fall Season Sights: Saguaro National Park in Tucson, AZ -- Part 5 - 10/09/10 11:18 AM
Phoenix Property Shoppe Presents Arizona Fall Season Sights: Saguaro National Park in Tucson, AZ -- Part 5

With the fall season underway, trees are transforming, flaunting shimmering hues of gold, bronze and crimson that are sure to catch your eye. Taking a walk in the park is more enjoyable; the weather continues to cool down, and sight seeing nature’s wonders are more appealing as the days pass.
And there isn’t a better state than Arizona at this time of the year to witness the seasons change. With varying climates, terrain & landscapes, you’re bound to stumble upon activities for the … (4 comments)

Arizona Fall Season Sights: Wild, Wild West Tombstone, AZ -- Part 4 - 10/08/10 02:55 PM
Phoenix Property Shoppe Presents Arizona Fall Season Sights: Wild, Wild West Tombstone, AZ -- Part 4

With the fall season underway, trees are transforming, flaunting shimmering hues of gold, bronze and crimson that are sure to catch your eye. Taking a walk in the park is more enjoyable; the weather continues to cool down, and sight seeing nature’s wonders are more appealing as the days pass.
And there isn’t a better state than Arizona at this time of the year to witness the seasons change. With varying climates, terrain & landscapes, you’re bound to stumble upon activities for the entire … (7 comments)

Arizona Fall Season Sights: West Fork Trail of Oak Creek Canyon -- Part 3 - 10/08/10 08:10 AM
Phoenix Property Shoppe Presents Arizona Fall Season Sights: West Fork Trail of Oak Creek Canyon -- Part 3

With the fall season underway, trees are transforming, flaunting shimmering hues of gold, bronze and crimson that are sure to catch your eye. Taking a walk in the park is more enjoyable; the weather continues to cool down, and sight seeing nature’s wonders are more appealing as the days pass.
And there isn’t a better state than Arizona at this time of the year to witness the seasons change. With varying climates, terrain & landscapes, you’re bound to stumble upon activities for … (6 comments)

Arizona Fall Season Sights: Grand Canyon Railway Train Ride from Williams, AZ -- Part 2 - 10/07/10 12:52 PM
Phoenix Property Shoppe Presents Arizona Fall Season Sights: Grand Canyon Railway Train Ride -- Part 2

With the fall season underway, trees are transforming, flaunting shimmering hues of gold, bronze and crimson that are sure to catch your eye. Taking a walk in the park is more enjoyable; the weather continues to cool down, and sight seeing nature’s wonders are more appealing as the days pass.
And there isn’t a better state than Arizona at this time of the year to witness the seasons change. With varying climates, terrain & landscapes, you’re bound to stumble upon activities for the entire … (15 comments)

The 'New Normal' - Sure You Betcha - 10/06/10 06:04 PM
The New Normal - Sure You Betcha
Today at a very inspiring and uplifting monthly business meeting a national speaker (of whom will remain nameless at this point) said something quite provocative to us....
"The New Normal is full of baloney.  Everything is New and Nothing is Normal."  And you know, from my feelings to your feelings to the general consensus 'out there' he's right on the money. Just about everybody at this meeting was feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and not sure if continuing to keep on trying was the right thing to do.
Everything is New. And Nothing is Normal. From a gazillion … (64 comments)

Arizona Fall Season Sights: Verde Canyon Railroad Train Ride -- Part 1 - 10/06/10 05:01 PM
Phoenix Property Shoppe Presents - AZ Fall Season Sights: Verde Canyon Railroad Train Ride -- Part 1

With the fall season underway, trees are transforming, flaunting shimmering hues of gold, bronze and crimson that are sure to catch your eye. Taking a walk in the park is more enjoyable; the weather continues to cool down, and sight seeing nature’s wonders are more appealing as the days pass.

And there isn’t a better state than Arizona at this time of the year to witness the seasons change. With varying climates, terrain & landscapes, you’re bound to stumble upon activities for the entire … (5 comments)

Craving Greek Culture? 50th Annual Greek Festival 2010 in Phoenix, AZ is here! - 10/05/10 07:16 PM
Craving Greek Culture? 50th Annual Greek Festival 2010 in Phoenix, AZ is here!
This weekend it's time for you to shout, "OPA!"
The Greek Festival -- one of Arizona's oldest cultural festivals -- is back in Phoenix, and this year is especially significant: It's the 50 anniversary!
Greek Festival 2010 takes place at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral's grounds, and it'll prove to be a weekend to remember. At this year's Greek Festival, you can expect an authentic dinner menu, a la carte meals, pastries you've probably never tasted before, tons of imported groceries for you to stock up on, Greek … (11 comments)

Walk, Run or Sleep In: Show your support for the Phoenix Race for the Cure® this Sunday Oct. 10! - 10/05/10 10:17 AM
Walk, Run or Sleep In: Show your support for the Phoenix Race for the Cure® this Sunday Oct. 10!
Lace up those tennis shoes and throw on your pink shirt; the race is about to begin!
That’s right; the 18th Annual Susan G. Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure® is back on Sunday, October 10 in the State Capitol District of downtown Phoenix, and they’re looking for your support.
Help raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer alongside the other 30,000+ who have registered for the Phoenix Race for the Cure. Celebrate breast cancer survivorship and honor those … (4 comments)

Halloween Events in Phoenix: Tolmachoff Farms - Pumpkin Patch, Haunted Maze and more! - 10/04/10 08:03 PM
Halloween Events in Phoenix: Tolmachoff Farms - Pumpkin Patch, Haunted Maze and more!
 
 
It originally started growing cotton, wheat & corn; then they started selling plumbs in the early 1970s from a roadside stand. Now? Well, now Tolmachoff Farms not only provides farm-fresh produce including a variety of fruits and vegetables, but they also have unique events and activities for the entire family to enjoy – especially this Halloween!
Located in Glendale, AZ, Tolmachoff Farms is run by Bill and Gracie Tolmachoff and their kids. And this fall season they’re offering a Fall Maze, a pumpkin patch & a … (13 comments)

Phoenix Property Shoppe's OPEN HOUSE for 1407 W. Ruth Ave. Phoenix, AZ - Picture Perfect Home! - 10/01/10 11:57 PM
Phoenix Property Shoppe's OPEN HOUSE! Sunday Sept. 19 for 1407 W. Ruth Ave. Phoenix, AZ
...and they just keep comin'!
This Sunday, October 3 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. presents yet another opportunity to walk through a picture perfect home for those bargain hunters out there.
The home is located in Royal Palms Neighborhood (or Why Worry Estates), a prestigious neighborhood, in north central Phoenix, AZ. And with the home price this low, this is definitely a great opportunity. 
This picture perfect 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with tons of storage & space is perfect for anyone looking purchase an affordable home in … (4 comments)

 
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