goodyear: Goodyear cotton is disappearing - 05/13/07 10:42 AM
Goodyear, Arizona was named for Goodyear Tire company who grew thousands of acres of cotton here in Maricopa country to reinforce auto tire treads. Well, we know tires have steel belts in the now and the cotton fields, for the most part have either houses or surveyor's stakes in them.Cotton for … (2 comments)
goodyear: Chambers of Commerce - 05/10/07 10:33 PM
Great place to meet people. I just got home from the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce (Goodyear, Avondale, Litchfield Park, Tolleson) monthly mixer. Monthly a member has an 'open house' at their business and provides light eats and drinks. Tonight a local glass & mirror company had staek dinner for about … (0 comments)
goodyear: Goodyear, Az Splash Pad Opens - 05/09/07 09:26 PM
Goodyear, AZ has just opened their new splash pad in the Goodyear community park. Parents are going to enjoy sitting in the shade while the kids get soaked in the splash pads features.The 3,200 square foot area will have geysers in the ground, spray cannons, various water jets, spray loops, and "fumbling … (0 comments)
goodyear: Silly Sellers - 05/01/07 08:38 AM
I met with a couple last night that has been calling and asking questions about listing their house in Goodyear, AZ. They're in one of my farm areas and seem to be loyal to me. They bought the house new in 1998 for $87k, recently refinanced and took out most of the … (5 comments)
goodyear: Weekend, weak end - 04/28/07 01:05 AM
Well this wasn't a personal best week. I had one that's a week late closing but I pushed an offer thru the fax at 5:30. End of week.I'm going to try something different tomorrow (Saturday). I answered an e-mail by our chamber of commerce looking for a volunteer to help out … (2 comments)
goodyear: Arizona 2008 Superbowl- Any effect on real estate? - 04/22/07 03:59 PM
Has anyone seen any direct effect on the Arizona, west valley, Glendale, Goodyear, etc., real estate market? Has anyone being buying any rental property with expectations of cashing in next year? Is anyone making their home a bed 'n breakfast? Is there any other impact you expect to see? I haven't had any … (1 comments)
goodyear: Arizona Superbowl- YOU can Volunteer now - 04/22/07 03:52 PM
Over 6,000 volunteers are being sought to help with Arizona's 2008 Superbowl in Glendale, AZ..Signups are next Saturday, April 28th at the stadium. Online terminals there can be used to submit applications during the Arizona Cardinals 2007 Draft Party, from 8 am to 1 pm.Lots of volunteers are needed, check www.azcentral.com … (2 comments)
goodyear: Family Stargazing Night, April 21, 2007 - 04/20/07 05:21 PM
Once a month the Peoria Challenger Space Center has a family stargazing night with powerful telescopes and educational lectures. $6 adult, $4 students & seniors. 7:30 pmThere is also a slide presentation.I've been to the Challenger Space Center and it is awesome. Some people go through their detailed interactive programs and actually believe … (1 comments)
goodyear: Avondale kicks off night racing - 04/20/07 05:10 PM
Race fans get to take in night racing at PIR (Phoenix International Raceway) tonight. the track, actually located in Avondale, has access routes through Avondale and Goodyear. (Until the Gadsden Purchase in 1853, the site was 1/2 mile into Mexico!) The race is the Subway Fresh Fit 500 tonight which is … (0 comments)
goodyear: What goes around... - 04/20/07 08:49 AM
Wow! This has never been more true, that what goes around, comes around.Four years ago I was fortunate enough to list 4 houses in the middle of one block. One was owned by an air force couple from Luke AFB that were selling their first house due to a transfer.They were … (2 comments)
goodyear: New Goodyear Office for Keller Williams - 04/20/07 08:34 AM
Keller Williams Realty will be breaking ground for a new office building. The new office, on Pebble Creek Pkwy just north of McDowell Rd, will house Keller Williams on the ground floor and have other, related businesses on the top floor.The new location will be adjacent to the new mall that … (0 comments)
goodyear: German pilots overhead in Goodyear - 04/15/07 10:39 AM
An interesting business opend up in Goodyear around 10 years ago. Goodyear has a wonderful airport that was used for training bomber pilots in WWII. It eventually came under the control of the city of Phoenix.Lufthansa airlines, operating as the Airline Training Center (ATC) opened a flight school for its pilots. … (2 comments)
goodyear: FREE Real Estate Seller Information - 04/09/07 11:20 AM
The Arizona Association of Realtors has a web site with much useful information for Real Estate sellers as well as buyers and agents.The site, at http://www.aaronline.com/ has a consumer page that will lead you to many useful reports. Agents may copy these for their clients as long as they indicate the original … (1 comments)
goodyear: Helping to Change Lives - 04/08/07 11:15 AM
I've been questioning what it is about real estate that I enjoy so much. I've decided that it is a special feeling that comes from being a part of helping to change lives.When representing sellers who are anxious to have their home sold quickly and smoothly, I enjoy knowing that I … (2 comments)
goodyear: Arizona Superbowl Will Benefit Many - 04/06/07 10:58 AM
Next year's Superbowl will bring milions of dollars to the Valley of the Sun, especially the Southwest Valley with Glendale, Goodyear, Avondale, Peoria, Litchfield Park, Buckeye, Surprise and El Mirage.The Arizona Republic has already set up a web page to help keep everyone informed. It will probably be a great idea … (1 comments)
goodyear: Does One Low-ball Sale Ruin the Neighborhood Appraisals? - 04/02/07 08:50 AM
Buckeye, Az has been experiencing a high foreclosure rate, a lot more so than nearby Goodyear and Avondale. My question is: If someone sells very cheap in a pre-foreclosure situation, just trying to salvage some of their equity but pricing it so that it sells fast, does that pull down appraisals … (3 comments)
goodyear: Resale Home Market Expected to Improve - 03/29/07 04:54 PM
As a Realtor in Maricopa County, and specifically in the Goodyear, Avondale, and El Mirage areas, I'm looking for substantial improvement in the resale market beginning in mid-summer of 2007.My reasons include the following: many of the homes currently listed will expire or be cancelled as homeowners accept that the boom has … (0 comments)
goodyear: If You Don't Price it Right, You'll Sell the Competition's Homes - 03/29/07 04:25 PM
Potential home sellers are quickly learning that if their home is improperly priced it only helps to sell the competition's homes.Whether in Goodyear or Avondale or the other West Valley cities, a home priced too high in the available inventory of homes just won't sell. What will happen is the higher … (8 comments)
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Goodyear, Arizona was named for Goodyear Tire company who grew thousands of acres of cotton here in Maricopa country to reinforce auto tire treads. Well, we know tires have steel belts in the now and the cotton fields, for the most part have either houses or surveyor's stakes in them.Cotton for … (2 comments)
