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val vista lakes gilbert az: Val Vista Lakes Gilbert AZ Sub Community Runaway Bay video by Captain Bill Travis - 08/04/10 08:19 AM
Val Vista Lakes Gilbert AZ Sub Community Runaway Bay
 
 

 
 
Val Vista Lakes homes are located on both the east and west side of Val Vista Drive. Val Vista Lakes is located close to shopping, dining, and is very convenient for commuters because it's close to the highway 202.
Discovery Park is a sub community of the spectacular lake community of Val Vista Lakes, located in north central Gilbert AZ just south of Baseline.
Runaway Bay is located on the southeast corner of Val Vista Lakes bordered by Guadalupe Rd and Greenfield Rd. Runaway Bay has 63 … (4 comments)

val vista lakes gilbert az: Val Vista Lakes Gilbert AZ | West Nile Virus Warning - 08/04/10 08:16 AM
Val Vista Lakes Gilbert AZ | West Nile Virus Warning
 

1.   The Val Vista Lakes Clubhouse pools, which includes the Jr. Olympic Swimming pool and the Sandy Beach Lagoon Pool are used by residents of all age. Just the other day I saw several youngsters playing volley ball with their dads at the sandy volley ball court near the Lagoon pool.
2.   The cardio room was recently updated with brand new equipment, and it's being used wisely by those wanting to keep in shape.
3.   West Nile Virus is a real concern and one of the health and safety … (6 comments)

val vista lakes gilbert az: Val Vista Lakes Gilbert AZ Sub Community Hidden Cove video by Captain Bill Travis - 07/31/10 08:48 AM
Val Vista Lakes Gilbert AZ Sub Community Hidden Cove
 

 
 
 
Hidden Cove is a sub community within a sub community of Val Vista Lakes, a Master Planned Lake community that sits on four man made lakes.
Hidden Cove is well hidden and only has 7 homes. In fact those 7 homes are not on the same block.
If you look for a sign that says Hidden Cove, you won't find one. Hidden Cove is well hidden.
 
And I'm not telling :-)
 
You will find only a handful of people who are aware of Hidden Cove's … (5 comments)

val vista lakes gilbert az: Buy Val Vista Lakes Real Estate When There's Blood in the Streets - 07/30/10 03:09 PM
Buy Val Vista Lakes Real Estate When There's Blood in the Streets



Real Estate has always been a great investment, with many fortunes having been built on real estate by the Astor's, Kennedy's, Helmsley, Trumps, just to name the big names.
One commanality among these investors, including Warren Buffet, is they take advantage of markets by understanding them, and buying when prices are low.
Looking at the recent debacle of 2005 when people were frantically buying while home prices in Val Vista Lakes and other communities in Gilbert AZ were skyrocketing, most of those buyers were opportunists hoping to buy and … (2 comments)

val vista lakes gilbert az: Val Vista Lakes Gilbert AZ Sub Community La Jolla Village video by Captain Bill Travis - 07/29/10 05:41 PM
Val Vista Lakes Gilbert AZ Sub Community La Jolla Village

 
 
 
 
La Jolla Village is a sub community of the beautiful lake sub community of Val Vista Lakes, which is located in north central Gilbert AZ at Baseline and Val Vista Drive, near the highway 202.
La Jolla Village is located on the west side of Val Vista Lakes Drive, and it has a total of 86 homes.
None of these homes are waterfront homes. However, they do have access to the lake and access to all the Val Vista Lakes Clubhouse amenities.
As you drive down … (2 comments)

val vista lakes gilbert az: Are You a Pushy Agent | I Would Fire You - 07/29/10 02:34 PM
Are You a Pushy Agent | I Would Fire You

 
 
I'm a Real Estate consultant who advises clients and protects their interest while searching for the right home.
I'm not a Financial Adviser, Attorney, nor a Pushy Salesperson.
 
For Buyers, I do the following, but not limited to:
Provide market education Local information Understand buyers requirement, and seriousness Advise on pre-approval Determine budget price Provide Listings based on needs Learn clients personality type Show properties Listen for criteria changes Advise where to do demographic research Provide CMA's Advise offers ballpark price Negotiate offer Educate about offer process … (13 comments)

val vista lakes gilbert az: Val Vista Lakes Gilbert AZ home sellers | Check Your Curb Appeal - 07/27/10 07:58 AM
Val Vista Lakes Gilbert AZ home sellers | Check Your Curb Appeal

 
 
When selling your home in the Val Vista Lakes community of Gilbert AZ, it is very important that the home make the best "first impression" possible for all potential buyers.
From the moment the buyers first see your home they are making decisions, and you only have a few seconds to impress on them that this is the home they should look more closely at.
If the front yard is mowed and trimmed professionally; the plants neatly pruned; the sidewalk clean; the front door clean … (0 comments)

val vista lakes gilbert az: Val Vista Lakes Gilbert AZ | Is It Safe Here? - 07/26/10 10:04 AM
Val Vista Lakes Gilbert AZ | Is It Safe Here?
 

 
 
A question that's asked of Realtors many times is: " is this Val Vista Lakes in Gilbert AZ community safe"; or is Mesa AZ safe?
When Realtors answer those questions, then it may be a violation, whereas an agent could possibly be accused of steering a client to or from a community or city.
The agent should provide the buyer of homes for sale in Val Vista Lakes Gilbert AZ with information on how to obtain crime statistics for Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, or whatever city the home … (3 comments)

val vista lakes gilbert az: Val Vista Lakes Gilbert AZ Homeowner Tool Kit Tips - 07/26/10 09:46 AM
 
Val Vista Lakes Gilbert AZ Homeowner Tool Kit Tips
 
 

 
 
 
Every home needs a certain amount of tools available in order to make small handyman type repairs. If one is a little bit handy it can save a lot of money in service calls.
 
Fred Hernden, a home inspector in Land O Lakes Floriday put together this list of tools that every home in Val Vista Lakes in Gilbert AZ should have.
 
As he states, it is not a complete list. Those who are very handy, or skilled, will have many more tools. … (0 comments)

val vista lakes gilbert az: HOW TO KEEP GOOD TENANTS - 07/23/10 09:46 AM
HOW TO KEEP GOOD TENANTS
 

 
Near Val Vista Lakes in Gilbert AZ I have a couple rental properties. My goal is to keep good tenants in these properties, which is easy with planned procedures.
First, select good tenants through background and credit checks.
A prospective tenant who has lost their home through foreclosure is usually a good tenant. One of mine had lost their home and they are excellent tenants.
Here are some suggestions to help demonstrate to your tenant that you are professional. The more professional you are, the more they will respect you.
Have your lease … (11 comments)

val vista lakes gilbert az: Val Vista Lakes Gilbert AZ Sub Community Palisades I & II - 07/20/10 09:43 AM
Val Vista Lakes Gilbert AZ Sub Community Palisades I & II

 
 
 
 
Palisades I and II are two phases of the beautiful lake sub community of Val Vista Lakes, which is located n north central Gilbert AZ at Baseline and Val Vista Drive, near the highway 202.
Palisades is located on the western side of Val Vista Lakes Drive, and it has a total of 169 homes. Palisades is the largest of the Val Vista Lakes sub communities.
None of these homes are waterfront homes. However, they have access to the lake and all the Val Vista … (0 comments)

val vista lakes gilbert az: Val Vista Lakes Gilbert AZ Sub Community Mission Bay - 07/19/10 06:00 PM
Val Vista Lakes Gilbert AZ Sub Community Mission Bay

 
 
 
 
Mission Bay is a lake sub community of the beautiful Master Planned Community of Val Vista Lakes in north central Gilbert AZ.
The community is located on the west side of Val Vista Lakes Drive and has 73 homes. 27 of those homes are on the waterfront, and share the most western of the 4 Val Vista Lakes with Westlake Estates.
Mission Bay is not a gated community.
As you drive down the streets you can see that the homes and yards are well taken care of, … (2 comments)

val vista lakes gilbert az: VAL VISTA LAKES GILBERT AZ sub community Crystal Shores - 07/02/10 02:51 PM
VAL VISTA LAKES GILBERT AZ sub community Crystal Shores
 
Crystal Shores is a non gated waterfront community within the Master Planned Community of Val Vista Lakes in Gilbert AZ.
Pride of ownership is evident the moment you drive into this beautiful community. The landscape theme is "lush green" with plenty of grass, and trees for shade.
There is a total of 82 homes within this lake community and 62 of them are waterfront homes. Twenty of the homes are non waterfront.
Currently there is only one home for sale within this wonderful Val Vista Lake community. It is a … (0 comments)

val vista lakes gilbert az: Val Vista Lakes lake community in Gilbert AZ is 25 Years of Age and Still Young - 07/01/10 09:24 PM
Val Vista Lakes lake community in Gilbert AZ is 25 Years of Age and Still Young
 

On September 24 and 25, 2010 the lake community of Val Vista Lakes with it's 4 beautiful man-made lakes lined with magnificent waterfront homes, some in gated sub communities, is having it's Silver Anniversary Celebration.
There will be activities at the spectacular Val Vista Lakes Clubhouse on Friday evening, and a day of activities on Saturday to culminate the event. The activities are for all Val Vista Lakes residents and their friends.
Volunteers are needed to help with the event. A well … (0 comments)

val vista lakes gilbert az: VAL VISTA LAKE Sub Community Westlake Gilbert AZ - 06/25/10 08:27 AM
VAL VISTA LAKE Sub Community Westlake Gilbert AZ
 

Val Vista Lakes is a Master Planned lake and waterfront residential community which has 1976 homes within 24 Sub-Communities.
 
The most prestegious Val Vista Lakes sub community is that of Westlake. This community has a total of 64 homes, with 50 of them on the waterfront and 10 not on the waterfront. They range in size from 3,000 sf to 11,319 sf.

One waterfront home for sale, has a second lot, making a total of almost one acre in size. It doesn't show on the MLS. This 6,375 sf … (0 comments)

val vista lakes gilbert az: HE IS SO ROMANTIC - 06/10/10 07:37 AM
HE IS SO ROMANTIC
I keep saying this because it's true. I like to go on Google to search for material for my blog that is meant to help my buyers find homes for sale in the Val Vista Lakes Gilbert AZ area.
And I continuously run into videos that are very funny to me. Maybe I have a warped sense of humor? I share them and hopefully someoneelse will also find them amusing.
The video below reminded me of the days when I was flying for Pan Am and had time off in New York. One day in particular I … (8 comments)

val vista lakes gilbert az: DO WHAT YOU LOVE AND LOVE WHAT YOU DO - 06/06/10 10:51 AM
DO WHAT YOU LOVE AND LOVE WHAT YOU DO
 
Tony Bennett will be age 84 in August 2010 and is still touring the world.
Mr. Bennett is living proof that
If We Love What We Do, We Can Do What We Love For The Rest Of Our Productive Lives.
 
I'm not quite 84 yet, but I love working with buyers looking for homes for sale in Val Vista Lakes, Gilbert AZ area, and plan to do that as long as my clients want to work with me.
THE CONCERT
Yesterday my wife told me that Tony Bennett was … (0 comments)

val vista lakes gilbert az: THE NUDE | Pan Am Pilot Photographs 5 | Aviation Part 12 - 05/26/10 09:53 AM
THE NUDE | Pan Am Pilot Photographs 5 | Aviation Part 12
The Take Away Tips
Whether you are taking portraits like these below, or photographing a house exterior and interior you should consider:
Exterior Lighting  - Choose the time of day that will highlight your property best, usualy it's early morning or late afternoon, depending on the location of the house. Interior Lighting - Use two lights on stands. Buy daylight color balanced photo bulbs. Framing  - Choose what is going into your frame very carefully. In doing interior and exterior photos it is best to do your cropping in … (4 comments)

val vista lakes gilbert az: VAL VISTA LAKES RESIDENTS LOVE THE GILBERT POLICE - 04/24/10 04:04 PM


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val vista lakes gilbert az: VAL VISTA LAKES GILBERT AZ - WESTLAKE SUB COMMUNITY HOMES FOR SALE - 04/24/10 03:34 PM
VAL VISTA LAKES GILBERT AZ - WESTLAKE SUB-COMMUNITY HOMES FOR SALE
Val Vista Lakes Gilbert AZ has 24 sub-communities. Westlake Estates is located on the lake with the lowest elevation and on the west side of Val Vista Drive. The Val Vista Lakes sub-community of Westlakes is the most high-end of all the communities in Val Vista Lakes.

Just as you drive through the beautiful custom gates you're greeted by this magnificent water feature situated on a paver stone circular drive.

Westlake is a gated sub-community and 50 homes out of the total of only 64 homes in … (0 comments)

 
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Bill Travis, Broker/Owner

Gilbert, AZ

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Captain Bill Realty, LLC

Address: Val Vista Lakes, By Appointment Only , Gilbert , AZ, 85234

Office Phone: (480) 818-8442

Cell Phone: (480) 226-1630

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Val Vista Lakes in Gilbert AZ is a lake community with gorgeous waterfront homes available for sale. These Val Vista Lakes Gilbert homes are located in the East Valley of the Phoenix area.

Captain Bill lives in Val Vista Lakes; and is an active member of the Val Vista Lakes community.

He writes many articles on his blog about the Val Vista Lakes waterfront community, and in addition he writes about his favorite Town of Gilbert AZ.


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