surprise arizona: Advice - 09/18/09 11:10 AM
English author Samuel Johnson gave this sage comment, "Advice is seldom welcome. Those who need it most, like it least." There is excellent advice dispensed on Active Rain and I wonder how many take it to heart or think they do not need any of it. A wise person listens to … (2 comments)
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surprise arizona: Surprise, A Safe Place to Live - 09/09/09 09:22 PM
Surprise, Arizona is a very beautiful community and 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 … (0 comments)
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surprise arizona: Shop and Enjoy Surprise - 09/09/09 09:16 PM
A new 49,000 square foot Bashas Grocery Store is open in Surprise, Arizona at the southeast corner of Waddell and Reems Roads. Bashas is the anchor store in the Marley Park Plaza which is also home to a variety of retailers, restaurants and service-oriented businesses.
Surprise is a beautiful community in the Northwest area of … (2 comments)
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surprise arizona: Look into My Eyes - 09/03/09 01:11 PM
It has been said that communication is only complete when it has been "registered" by the receiver. How often do we communicate with our client or prospective client and what we say makes sense to us, but later we find the receiver did not understand what we meant? We might have … (5 comments)
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surprise arizona: Surprise or Secret Agent - 08/31/09 12:11 AM
You decided to purchase, sell or lease your home in Surprise, Arizona and use a professional Realtor to insure fair and ethical treatment. Congratulations on your first correct decision! Now where do you go and how do you decide which agent to utilize? Let me suggest some criteria that might help you select the best … (4 comments)
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surprise arizona: 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 arizona: Ashton Ranch - 08/07/09 10:48 AM
The beautiful Ashton Ranch community in Surprise has three sparkling swimming pools and over 2500 mature bushes and trees.
If you live in Ashton Ranch or thinking of buying a home, come to the HOA meeting held every 4th Thursday of the month. The board of directors meet at 7:00 PM … (0 comments)
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surprise arizona: Missing Information - 08/06/09 03:21 PM
Is it painful to completely fill out the MLS form? I only ask because I find so many MLS pages incomplete there must be a good reason. Realtors® are professionals and work hard to insure complete an accurate listings.
Take the Home Owners Association section on the form for example; the box is … (2 comments)
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surprise arizona: Think Like A Buyer - 08/05/09 10:50 AM
Someone once said, "The man (person) who can put himself in the places of other men, (people) who can understand the workings of their minds, need never worry about what the future has in store for him. (them) Can you forget your personal feelings when working with a buyer and put yourself … (0 comments)
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surprise arizona: 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 arizona: First Time Buyer Credit Deadline Looms Closer - 08/02/09 02:25 PM
The first-time home buyer tax credit deadline of December 1st is fast approaching. In February Congress increased the credit from $7,500 to $8,000 and eliminated the repayment requirement. Now is the time for buyers to take advantage of this program - before it is too late. There is still a large … (3 comments)
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surprise arizona: I'm Stupid - Help - 07/26/09 10:45 PM
I admit, I'm "old school" and over 45 so, I'm obviously stupid. In the "olden days" I was taught to be courteous to others in my personal and professional life. Courtesy wasn't a sometime thing, only to be used when it was convenient, easy, or if I felt like it. For … (6 comments)
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surprise arizona: Surprise City Hall - Wow - 07/24/09 04:23 PM
The new Surprise City Hall is open and the four-story 134,000 square foot north building housing the city staff and council chambers is beautiful. Right next to this building to the south is the one-story 26,000 square foot facility that is home to Rio Salado Colleges' Communiversity. Rio Salado offers two … (2 comments)
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surprise arizona: Agent to Agent Courtesy - Out of Style? - 07/26/08 04:45 PM
I must admit, I'm old school. So please help me understand in this new reality why agents being courteous to other agents isn't necessary, because I am lost.
I faxed an offer to an agent and then followed up several hours later with an email to verify that they had received … (15 comments)
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surprise arizona: 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 arizona: 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 arizona: 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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surprise arizona: Are you Listening? - 11/17/07 09:43 AM
When President Lyndon Johnson was junior senator from Texas,he had a sign on the wall of his office that read: "You ain't learning nothing when you're doing all the talking."
As Realtors we love to talk, love to let the client know all about what we can do for them and how … (7 comments)
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surprise arizona: White Tank Mountains - 11/14/07 05:43 PM
For those of you who enjoy hiking, there is no better location than the beautiful White Tank Mountains just west of Surprise, Arizona. In fact the Maricopa County rangers at the park offer ranger-guided hikes and family-oriented programs. Reservations are not needed unless requested.
It is recommended that you wear sturdy, … (3 comments)
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surprise arizona: The Key Ingredient - 11/14/07 12:49 PM
I fancy myself as a pretty good cook. I'm not as creative as many but I can follow recipes very well and I can get all the ingredients in there to make a pretty mean meal. Those who cook know that leaving out key ingredients can spell disaster for the meal. … (3 comments)
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