surprise: The Fish Are Biting - 08/29/09 01:53 AM
For a fun fishing outing without a long drive, cast your line right here in Surprise, Arizona. The Surprise Lake, just between the County library, and the new tennis complex is stocked with a variety of fish and the limits are posted for your convenience.
Walk around the lovely lake or picnic at one of … (3 comments)
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surprise: Tact & Courtesy - 08/28/09 01:39 PM
Someone once said, "The nearer one person is to another, the more necessary is tact and courtesy." As Real Estate Professionals we work closely with each other so tact and courtesy should be paramount in our dealings and relationships. It is so satisfying to work with an agent on a sale … (4 comments)
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surprise: You Only Think You Are All That - 08/26/09 08:21 PM
I try to be a very positive person and I hate to rant and complain. But to all Arizona Real Estate Agents who are to "important" to give updates and communicate on short sales or bank owned property offers, the reality is: You only think you are special and "all that." Actually, … (6 comments)
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surprise: Are Your Challenges Fun? - 08/20/09 03:37 PM
The legendary Walt Disney once said, "It's kind of fun to do the impossible." Walt had the right attitude and spirit in all that he did and where would TV, Movies and Entertainment in general be without his visionary outlook?
These past few years have been loaded with challenges in the … (1 comments)
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surprise: Aim - 08/20/09 01:36 PM
"In the long run, men hit what they aim at, therefore, they had better aim at something high," stated Henry David Thoreau. How high is your aim? Have you set your goals for real estate success high. Thoreau's wisdom should be taken to heart, set goals high and then work like … (0 comments)
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surprise: What Matters Most - 08/18/09 10:50 AM
I'm a firm believer in a positive attitude and believe if you radiate enthusiasm and confidence it rubs off on others and they react positively to you.
How do you see yourself? It is so easy to obtain a negative defeatism attitude if we listen to the TV news or read … (2 comments)
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surprise: Heard Museum in Surprise - 08/13/09 12:29 AM
The Heard Museum West in Surprise is closing it's doors at the end of the year due to the poor economic climate. Families no long have the disposable income for entertainment purposes and now it goes for family needs. You still have a few months to visit this beautiful and educational … (0 comments)
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surprise: Where is Your Property Manager? - 08/12/09 10:44 AM
Homes being rented in Home Owner Association community's with absentee landlords need a qualified property management company to oversee the property. Most complaints received by HOA board of directors revolve around fines received from weeds, illegal parking, trash containers left in view, and noise.
In many cases letters requesting fine waivers contain … (3 comments)
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surprise: Incompetence is Rampant - 08/10/09 09:13 PM
My rant for today involves the continued incompetence by listing agents and brokers. Someone takes a listing for a home - bank owned of course - and places it on the MLS. The lock box is not ARMLS and so it required contacting the number given on the MLS form. Guess … (2 comments)
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surprise: Luck - 08/04/09 07:56 PM
"Luck," said the great baseball General Manager, Branch Rickey, "is the residue of design." How prophetic those words of wisdom always turn out to be. Another axiom in this same vain, the harder I work the luckier I get is also true. When you examine the life of those who have … (0 comments)
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surprise: HOA's and Renters - 08/03/09 11:08 AM
It is unusual in Arizona to move into a community that does not have an Home Owner Association (HOA). The owner of the property, whether living in the home or an investor who is renting or leasing the home, is responsible for the compliance of the HOA CCR's and Standards. In most … (2 comments)
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surprise: Distractions - 08/03/09 10:39 AM
Trying to balance real estate with family and civic obligations can be a challenge at best. Do you delve into a project, running comps, updating records, or contacting clients and someone wants to ask a question or the phone rings or other things distract you from the task at hand and … (1 comments)
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surprise: Smile - It Won't Hurt - 08/03/09 01:08 AM
We get so busy at times, rushing here and there, appointments, meetings, family activities and responsibilities it is no wonder we stress. Have you noticed passing people in a store or on the street and how grim they look. Have you wondered if you looked like that or are you too … (2 comments)
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surprise: Technology and the Eyes - 08/02/09 04:01 PM
I recently read an article by Michael Antoniak a journalist and technology expert on yes, the uses of technology. Mr. Antoniak indicated that many agents prefer phone calls and e-mail but in the future he predicts text messaging will take priority.
I'm all for technology to make everyone more efficient and … (0 comments)
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surprise: I have a License - I'm a Car - 07/31/09 04:47 PM
Congratulations, you passed the test and now have a real estate license! However, passing the test and knowing the basics does not make you a sales professional any more than sitting in your garage makes you a car. Many agents don't come from a sales background and to become a professional additional … (2 comments)
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surprise: Mystery Listing - 07/23/09 12:50 AM
I pull up to the curb with the clients in tow. The real estate sign is hanging by one fastener and papers are scattered all over the yard. Overgrown weeds fill the sidewalk cracks and around the bushes. At the security door, cobwebs greet us and I unlock the screen and … (1 comments)
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surprise: How About Those Diamondbacks! - 04/28/08 08:18 PM
For those of you who thought the Arizona Diamondbacks were a "fluke" or "lucky" last year to win the NL West, take a look at the standings as of today. An 18-7 record leads the league and they aren't stopping there. If you want to see great pitching, timely hitting, power … (7 comments)
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surprise: Surprise - Safest Place to Live - 11/28/07 02:33 PM
Not only is Surprise, Arizona very beautiful but it has been named one of the safest cities in the country and the safest in Arizona, according to the 14th annual "City Crime Rankings: Crime in Metropolitan America" which was released on November 19, 2007.
Surprise Police Chief Dan Hughes said that a … (6 comments)
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surprise: Surprise Party - 11/18/07 09:23 AM
Everyone loves a party and a Surprise party is always terrific. You are all invited to the 6th annual Surprise Party at the Surprise Recreation Campus in Surprise, Arizona on Friday November 30th and Saturday December 1st. The admission is free with a donation to Sanderson Ford's Operation Santa Claus.
There will be … (2 comments)
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surprise: Ashton Ranch - Surprise, Arizona - 11/17/07 10:17 AM
If you are looking to purchase a home in the beautiful community of Ashton Ranch, located in the heart of Surprise, Arizona now is the time to buy. There are currently 57 homes offered through the Arizona Multi-list Service and these homes range from $156,900 to $252,000.
Now is a perfect time … (0 comments)
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