arizona: Just how accurate are Zestimates? - 08/13/09 03:22 PM
When it comes time to sell your home who will you turn to for answers? Will it be an experienced real estate professional, or the internet?
I often have clients tell me they already know the value of their home based on information they have seen on Zillow or other home valuation websites. (2 comments)
arizona: Fountain Hills Named "Best Affordable Suburb" in Arizona - 02/24/09 05:14 PM
The Arizona Republic reported today on something that I have known about and been touting for years. BusinessWeek has recently recognized Fountain Hills as the "Best Affordable Suburb" in Arizona. The town was recognized for its "natural beauty" and outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and golfing. And, let's not forget about the (1 comments)
arizona: Celebrate Thanksgiving with a Turkey Trot & Parade - 11/21/08 03:18 PM
The Town of Fountain Hills Parks & Recrecreation is gearing up for their 18th Annual Turkey Trot on November 27, 2008.
What is a Turkey Trot?
It's a 5K Fun Run and 2K Fitness Walk that start from the Fountain Hills Library and go past the fountain. Mayor Jay Schlum will (0 comments)
arizona: Adventure Town - Live & Play in Fountain Hills, AZ - Ford Ironman Arizona Triathalon this Sunday 11/23/2008 - 11/19/08 06:20 PM
The Ford Ironman Arizona Triathlon will take place this coming Sunday, November 23, 2008. This event attracts top athletes from around the world to compete for 80 qualifying spots in the 2008 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii as well as a $75,000 pro prize purse.
They are expecting roughly 2,100 (0 comments)
arizona: Arizona home sale increase dramatically - 11/19/08 02:01 AM
Challenges within the real estate market and the economy as a whole may still be lingering over the nation like a menacing storm cloud, but in Arizona that cloud has a bright silver lining. As real estate prices are decreasing throughout the southwest, homes in Arizona have become much more affordable spurring a dramatic (0 comments)
arizona: Adventure Town - Live & Play in Fountain Hills, AZ - Bicycle Racing - 10/03/08 03:08 PM
Tour de Scottsdale - Sunday, October 5, 2008
Don't let the name fool you. This extraordinary cycling adventure begins in Scottsdale and circumnavigates the beautiful McDowell Mountains in North Scottsdale, going right through the heart of Fountain Hills. The race benefits The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, an organization committed to preserving the Sonoran desert and (1 comments)
arizona: Adventure Town - Where to Live & Play - Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 - 10/03/08 02:44 PM
I have been a long time subscriber of National Geographic Adventure Magazine. The magazine covers the exciting world of adventure, from travel destinations and outdoor pursuits to accounts of cutting-edge expeditions and profiles of modern-day explorers. Each issue features at least one Adventure Town, someplace that is an ideal location to live & play (1 comments)
arizona: 11 Cheap Homes in Mesa Arizona - 10/03/08 02:04 PM
ATTENTION REAL ESTATE INVESTORS & FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS - 11 Mesa, AZ Homes Priced Under $100,000
I just pulled a list this morning of 11 single family homes in Mesa, Arizona priced below $100,000. These are some great deals for real estate investors or first time home buyers with prices starting as low as (0 comments)
arizona: Real Estate Deal of the Century makes an appearance twice in one week! - 08/25/08 12:32 PM
My listing located at 13825 E Villa Cassandra, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 has gone under contract. This beautiful newly constructed home in the Rio Verde Foothills area of Northeast Scottsdale has recently gotten a lot of attention. And with good reason! As a short sale this gorgeous new custom home on a one acre lot (1 comments)
arizona: Price Reduced on Beautiful Hillside Lot For Sale in Fountain Hills - 08/20/08 05:37 PM
PRICED REDUCED - PRE-FORECLOSURE - SHORT SALE
15252 N Blackbird Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Property Type: Vacant Land/Lot
Zoned: Residential Single Family
Size: 1/4 Acre
Price: $245,000
MLS®: 2876055
THE PERFECT SETTING FOR YOUR NEW HOME! Enjoy beautiful views from this easy build lot in fantastic area of Fountain Hills. Walk (3 comments)
arizona: Please Welcome ERIC MURRIETTA to Active Rain - 06/03/08 11:36 AM
Please take the time to welcome Eric Murrietta to Active Rain. Eric is a Mortgage Loan Originator with Silver State Bank in Scottsdale, Arizona. He assists clients throughout the valley and specializes in residential construction and lot lending, FHA, VA and Conventional loans. I have been working with Eric for a while and he always takes great care of (14 comments)
arizona: Fountain Hills Voters Reject Property Tax - 05/21/08 09:20 AM
For those of you who don't know, yesterday was a local election day. Here in Fountain Hills there were only two items on the ballot, two candidates vying for one final Town Council seat and a property tax referendum.
Okay, so it was a short ballot, but the issues were pretty important to the (4 comments)
13828 E Old Paint Trail, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION - SHORT SALE - PRICE REDUCED TO $595,000
Details:
3 Bedrooms
2.5 Bathrooms
3,067 Square Feet
3 Car Garage, Side Entry
1 Acre Lot (4 comments)
arizona: Three new spec homes offered at The Sterling at Silverleaf - 05/08/08 08:14 AM
Scottsdale's prestigious new community, Silverleaf, has added a new focal entry to it's Mediterranean style enclave of custom homes. The Sterling at Silverleaf is a collection of 16 Bungalows designed by renowned architect Bing Hu. Taking advantage of their prestigious Horseshoe Canyon location, these homes enjoy gorgeous McDowell Mountain and city light views. The bungalow (0 comments)
arizona: Support the No New Home Tax Ballot Measure - 04/21/08 03:53 PM
I am supporting a critical initiative in Arizona to bring a new measure to the November 2008 ballot, and I am asking for your support as well. The initiative is the No New Home Tax Ballot Measure. This ballot measure would prevent State and/or local goverment from imposing real estate transfer taxes. Real estate transfer (4 comments)
arizona: Pros & Cons of allowing pets in rental properties - 04/21/08 02:24 PM
Making the decision to allow pets in residential rental properties should be not be taken lightly. As a landlord you may be taking on additional costs, responsibility and liability by allowing pets. However, you may also benefit from decreased turnover and a larger rental pool. Here are few things that investors and/or landlords should consider before determining if they (7 comments)
arizona: Saving premature babies - 04/17/08 03:31 PM
My good friend and Farmers Insurance Agent, Dean Little, is going to be participating in the March of Dimes "March for Babies" this Saturday, April 19th at the Wesley Bolin Plaza in Phoenix. The money Dean raises will help save premature and sick babies. Premature birth is the #1 cause of newborn death and (0 comments)
arizona: Home values continue to rise in parts of Scottsdale - 04/16/08 03:32 PM
I was recently showing some properties to a client from out of state and he made a comment that took me by surprise. He said that he had read an article in the New York Times stating that property values in the Metro Phoenix area were down by more than 30%. (0 comments)
arizona: Fountain Hills Splash Park to Open Saturday - 4/12/08 - 04/10/08 10:24 AM
Warmer temperatures are moving in and it's time to start finding fun ways to keep cool. So get our your swimsuits and towels and get ready to have some wet summer fun! One fun way to cool off this summer is at the Fountain Hills Rotary Centennial Splash Park. The Park which features (1 comments)
arizona: March 2008 Metro Phoenix Area Luxury Home Sales Market Report - 04/06/08 09:41 AM
March 2008 Metro Phoenix Area Luxury Home Sales Market Report (sale prices equal to or greater than $1 million) March 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008 Change #of homes sold 110 (-43%) Avg. sale price $1,863,449 (+10.7%) Avg. days on market 200 (+ 27.4%) Compared to March 1, 2007 through March 31, (0 comments)
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