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gilbert: Gilbert Arizona - Free Small Business Tax Clinic - Feb. 19, 2009 - 02/04/09 03:08 PM
Sometimes a town's best kept secrets are freely available on official websites.
Hopefully this won't be the case with Gilbert's free Small Business Tax Workshop.
According to the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce website, Jim Traub of SCORE will be discussing tax strategies that could help lower liability and increase capital. As Kathy Langdon, CEO of the Gilbert Chamber, “Given the times, every legitimate deduction they can find to increase their operating funds is helpful.”
Here are the details:
Date: Thursday, February 19th
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Location: Gilbert Champer of Commerce
119 North Gilbert Road, Ste 101
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gilbert: What Creates Community? A Town Mourns a Loss - 11/17/08 11:44 AM
What creates a community?
I suppose we could say time. By accident we tend to stumble into each other’s paths sufficient to create some sort of relationship.
I think it’s more than that.
We become a community when we share a common bond. It may come through following the common path of witnessing a local team achieve… or, conversely, fail. It may come through collective festivities… where we party with one another.
However, as is true with friendships, many of our deepest relationships are forged through the fire of adversity. In short, through the crucible of mourning we find comfort with … (15 comments)
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gilbert: Gilbert Days! Arizona Small Town Festivities Offer Big Time Fun - 11/15/08 11:34 AM
It's here! Gilbert Days 2008!
Beginning 9 a.m. Saturday November 15, downtown Gilbert will be awash in small town fun and festivities.
It all begins with a parade route that travels down Gilbert road from Juniper to the Town Square.
Then it's on to the Gilbert Municipal Center (South of Warner Road) for a party that lasts from 11 a.m. 'til the cows come home. (Note. The cows go at 5 p.m.)
The parade just keeps getting bigger and better. Expect to see plenty of floats, cowboys, horsies and any number of creative entries who will present their interpretations of the … (12 comments)
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gilbert: Business Week Feels Gilbert Arizona is One of the Best Places to Raise Your Kids - 11/11/08 07:22 PM
You can't leaf through business weeklies without finding a list proclaiming which city or state has the best this-or-that.
So I often take such information with a grain of salt. However, I *am* quite pleased that Business Week came out with their list of "best places to raise your kids" ... mainly because, of the 52 cities studied, Gilbert Arizona came in high on the list.
I know. Everyone has an opinion of which town is best.
Very often the place of our youth ranks very high in our own list. Since I happen to have lived in Gilbert as … (12 comments)
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gilbert: Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport to be the Country's Next Aerotropolis - 11/06/08 10:21 AM
Real Estate nerd that I am, I've spent quite a bit of time watching zoning hearings regarding the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. This is the area that includes the old Williams Air Force Base and the nearby General Motors Proving Grounds.
As the Valley of the Sun has continued to grow in size- these once distant locations have been eyed by visionaries and potential citizens alike as a prime destination. The city of Mesa, working in harmony with the cities of Queen Creek and Gilbert have been spending a great deal of time making sure this new population center will be well … (4 comments)
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gilbert: Joe Want's to Feed You Again- Free Lunch & Dinner at Joe's Farm Grill in Gilbert - 11/05/08 11:15 AM
He's at it again. That Joe knows how to make friends- feed them.
As I posted many moons ago, Joe's Farm Grill likes to have a party. This time he wants you to try his cheeseburgers, fries and drink. You won't need to open the pocket book either.
For the uninitiated, Joe's philosophy is this:
"we source the best QUALITY ingredients we can find, emphasizing local ingredients. As much as possible, we use fruit, vegetables, and herbs from The Farm at Agritopia, right at our front door. After that we look to other local farmers and then other parts of Arizona. … (15 comments)
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gilbert: Gilbert Arizona Home- Was $796K - Now $297K - 10/07/08 05:18 PM
This is a must-see property. A former model home for sale for less than the price of the upgrades. The original list price was $764,185 (7/5/2006). It has never been occupied and is now ready to be purchased by an investor or for personal residence.
Call Chuck Willman (480.292.0600) for details or email Chuck@AZvest.com.
Buyer must be able to close escrow by October 21, 2008.
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gilbert: Bargain Homes Available- Phoenix Metro Area - 08/10/08 12:19 PM
Homes are on SALE... Bargains, Bargains, Bargains!
Home prices are just unreal these days. It seems like a carnival atmosphere- the advertisements for homes are replete with astonishing price tags.
In short- homes are on sale. And... they're quite the bargain.
What are bargain homes? I suppose everyone has their own definition.
Whenever someone is looking for an investment property or starter home, I like to first search for homes with at least three bedrooms and 1.5 bath, between $80k - $130k.
Here are the current MLS counts for such homes in the Phoenix, Arizona metro area:
Phoenix: 1,803
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gilbert: Appliances, Furniture and Decor - A List of my Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler Favorites - 08/03/08 08:49 PM
We bought the House- Now What?
Every once in a while a new home buyer will ask me for my opinion about the best places to go for furnishings.
I usually ask them what their tastes are and will email a few suggestions.
Some of these suggestion do not vary as they are generic enough to work for most people.
Here are a few of my favorites:
For appliances:
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Spencer's
They tend to have the appliances that the bigger stores carry but their prices and customer service has won them a very loyal following.
in Mesa
115 W. … (11 comments)
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gilbert: The Narrow "Free Money" Window for the First Time Homebuyer - Update - 08/02/08 12:26 PM
Attention First Time Home Buyers:
There is a very a narrow window of opportunity right now.
I'm talking about those who go into contract before October 1st.
You'll be able to qualify for down payment assistance programs that pay most (sometimes all) of your closing costs.
You'll also be able to qualify for the tax credits that will be made available through new legislation. This is a credit toward your taxes valued at up to $7,500.
UPDATE: The details are thus... Any home purchased between April 9, 2008 and July 1, 2009 can qualify for $7,500 or 10% … (11 comments)
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gilbert: The Lemonade Stand- Arizona Kids Help Cool the Summer - 07/19/08 02:01 PM
The Lemonade Stand:
As we were building our home several years ago I asked my daughter what she thought of the location.
"It'll make a great place to sell lemonade!" she said.
Within a week she had her stand set up in the front yard and... turns out, she was right.
I marveled at her ability to grasp commerce. First there was lemonade... then lemonade plus fresh squeezed oranges. Orange slices were added to the collection as were otter pops, water and other items.
Then they placed signs near the street that fed into the subdivision.
I noticed that she … (12 comments)
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gilbert: Gilbert Arizona- Recognized as a "Top Ten Growth" City - 07/12/08 05:57 PM
Gilbert Arizona just keeps growing. The U.S. Census bureau recently confirmed it... of towns with populations greater than 100,000, Gilbert lands eighth on the list.
From July of 2006 - 2007, Gilbert added 11,308 people. That's a 5.8% year over year increase. Located south east of Phoenix, the nation's fifth largest city, Gilbert has continued to expand at a remarkable pace. The one-time farming community is managing growth admirably.
Not only are people continuing to move in, even in spite of a nationwide housing slump, Gilbert has seen a jump in housing permit requests over the past two months. (East … (0 comments)
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gilbert: Major Portion of Mesa Arizona's Loop 202 Opens July 21, 2008 - 07/11/08 03:59 PM
It's Time to Round Out the Loop 202.
Metro Phoenix's massive population increase has created a strain on traffic. Fortunately the Department of Transportation created a master plan that has worked wonders in alleviating the flow of traffic.
One major contributor to this has been the Loop 202 which offers a "ring" that connects the far reaches of the valley. Those who travel from Mesa to the Southeast valley cities of Gilbert, Queen Creek, and Chandler as well as those who live in the southeast who wish to travel to Mesa or Scottsdale are in for a real treat.
The … (4 comments)
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gilbert: Unlisted Investment Properties - 06/14/08 01:17 PM
One of the little known secrets of real estate is that there are agents who have a significant portfolio of investment properties that are not be listed.
You won't find them on the MLS or any website.
Why would this be? Here's a partial list:
Sellers don't want to the publicity. They will ask an agent to "get the word out" and see if they can reach a private settlement. The properties require a great deal of due diligence. Some properties are off the beaten path. They may have beautiful scenery or might be located in areas that have no sales … (8 comments)
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gilbert: Eat at Joe's- Organic Ingrediants Grown On-Site at this Gilbert Farm/Restaurant - 04/20/08 06:27 PM
Downtown Gilbert Arizona could be a film set.
It reminded me of Mainstreet USA... the center street of the towns of my youth.
My family has been drawn to Joe's BBQ for the past decade.
It's one of those places where the food is only part of the experience... the farmtown ambiance does its part to help make this place a must-visit destination.
Well... Joe is at it again.
This time it's Joe's Farm Grill. What makes this place unique?
It's a part of a farm and housing community called Agritopia.
This restaurant grows many of its … (5 comments)
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gilbert: Gilbert Arizona Spec Homes... Luxury at an Entry Level Price - 04/20/08 04:58 PM
Arizona has many new homes available.
Home Builders, both large and small, have noticed the valley's wild population growth patterns, and have set up stakes in this area.
It's quite the task to keep up with all the developments... but it's very much worth it, as many new homes are priced below current market.
It's a great time to buy as the competition is fierce and people are able to buy more-home for-less money.
With the nationwide housing bubble, not every developer will survive the downturn.
... which is a shame because many of these subdivisions are … (2 comments)
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gilbert: This Park Has Gone to the Dogs- Gilbert Arizona's Cosmo Park - 04/19/08 12:47 PM
Gilbert was my first Arizona home. That was the early 1980's ... and the town was a sea of cotton and corn with the occasional dairy farm in between. This charming town on the outskirts of the big city has become a city of note- a destination for those who want small town charm and big city services. As it has grown up, it has not lost its charm. One such charming, new-ish features is the Cosmo Dog park. It's at the northeast corner of Ray and the Santan portion of Loop 202. Here's a slide show from a recent visit: … (2 comments)
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gilbert: Fond Memories of Gilbert Arizona - 02/06/08 01:25 AM
Nearly thirty years ago my family, after a lifetime of roaming, settled on Gilbert, Arizona. For my father, who would retire from nearby Williams Air Force Base, this approximated his Illinois farmland upbringing.
For the rest of us, it was something new. Yet something wonderful. Here are my most pronounced early memories:
Dairies in every direction- no matter which way the wind blew, well... you knew there were cows nearby. The crop rotations. The cotton fields that would go from green to white and the corn that shot up quickly. The crop dusters. I know... who knows what those pesticides … (2 comments)
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gilbert: What is Infill? - 01/29/08 12:32 PM
According to the latest wikepedia entry, Infill is "the use of land within a built-up area for further construction, especially as part of a community redevelopment or growth management program or as part of smart growth. It focuses on the the reuse and repositioning of obsolete or underutilized buildings and sites."
In other words, Infill is empty land within an otherwise developed area.
Cities tend to grow outward. New home developments spring up on the outskirts of town because that's where the available land is.
Whenever land becomes available in higher density areas, builders will give it a good look. … (7 comments)
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gilbert: Housing Market Improving in Maricopa County's Southeast Valley - 09/23/07 06:25 PM
It's not all doom and gloom in the housing market.
For those who are interested in Maricopa County Arizona's southeast valley, here's some recent data to consider, as demonstrated in this article from the Arizona Republic's, Sept. 11, 2007 edition:
Chandler, Mesa and the city of Maricopa had more single-family permits taken out for the first half of this year than they did during the same period in 2006. Prices for new homes have dropped into the $130,000s in Maricopa, which will likely entice more buyers. And although Gilbert's permit numbers are down, housing construction remains brisk. This was written … (1 comments)
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