arizona: Fall is coming! - 09/26/09 03:04 PM
It is always a big thing in Sun City when Fall comes. Up in the northern areas of the country, you probably mark the day you first see geese heading south. Here in Sun City, we count the first Minnesota license plate sighted. It is a better measure of the season
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arizona: Sales Up, Prices Down - 07/12/09 02:39 PM
Why the Paradox?
The answer is at once simple and complex. The Phoenix AZ market is currently driven by the lenders selling foreclosed properties. In addition, there are many people who face foreclosure. Currently there are over 40,000 notices of default pending. These factors depress listing prices.
Buying activity is centered
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arizona: Grand Beauty with Pool! - 07/06/09 04:37 PM
A perfect 10 for anyone who wishes to escape the summer heat in Sun City Grand Arizona. 2 Bedroom, 2 Baths, 3 car garage and a waterfall feature as well.
Call me or email for your private showing.
Jim Little, your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR
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arizona: The President Speaks! A Good Start or a Cruel Hoax? - 02/19/09 11:45 AM
Yesterday, February 18, 2009, the President revealed his housing recovery plan. He chose Arizona to make this speech since it is one of the states most affected by the current housing and foreclosure crisis. After analysis of this program it is evident very few people will be helped in our most
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arizona: Shipping Company Thinks Outside the Box - 01/14/09 02:46 PM
Announced today in the Arizona Republi
Neptune Lines, a maritime shipping company is moving its U.S. headquarters from Oakland California to Phoenix AZ. Imagine, and ocean going freight line moves to the DESERT! what a concept.
Reasons? Low costs, good quality of life, and AFFORDABLE HOUSING!
Jim Little, your Sun City
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arizona: 9202 N 107th Ave. Sun City AZ+ - 11/21/08 04:13 PM
Just Listed!
Rare 3 Bedroom Condo in Sun City
This fine home has just been painted and carpeted. The home sits in a beautiful green belt. It is located just 2 blocks from the Sun City Country Club, and the Mountain View Recreation Center, one of Sun Cities 7 recreation centers.
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arizona: FREE LUNCH!!! - 09/24/07 02:13 PM
Now that I have your attention, I learned early on that there is no such thing as a FREE LUNCH. Why do I bother to write about free lunches? Because, living and working in Sun City AZ, it is rare that a week goes by without my mail including an invitation to
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arizona: Fall Fell! - 09/23/07 06:53 PM
Fall is here! It may be only for a few days, but this first day of fall was glorious! I'm sure we will have some more triple digit days before Halloween, but today was great. The people who live in the New England area, upper Midwest, and even in Arizona's mountains mark the
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arizona: ARMs, An Agent's Opinion - 09/19/07 06:27 PM
As a service to my buyer prospects and anyone else who may be interested, I just wrote a 3 part series about my thoughts on ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES on my other blog. As the title says, this is my opinion, if there are any errors, please let me know. To read the series
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arizona: The Fed Did It!!! - 09/18/07 03:10 PM
Good news for home buyers and sellers in Sun City, Surprise, Peoria AZ, Glendale and the West Maricopa county. Today, the Federal Reserve Board of Governors lowered the federal funds rate by 1/2%. Since many, if not most analysts predicted no more the 1/4, this is good news indeed. This is the first
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arizona: Sunshine Services in Sun City - 09/18/07 11:26 AM
Many residents and buyers of homes in Sun City may be unaware of one of Sun City's finest volunteer services. Do you have grandchildren visiting? You can borrow extra beds, cribs, playpens for free from Sunshine Services if you are a Sun City resident. Did you sprain an ankle or break a leg?
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arizona: My 100th Post - 09/15/07 12:09 PM
It is hard to believe I have written 100 articles on this platform, and I thought I would write about how I got here. A couple of years ago, I read about blogging as a valuable tool for REALTORS® AND THOUGHT I would try it. I started on Blogger in November 2005.
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arizona: Some helpful Arizona websites - 09/14/07 02:31 PM
Here are some websites people who are interested in buying a home in Arizona might find helpful. It is far from being a comprehensive list, but I hope it will be helpful. My web site http://www.suncityneighborhood.com/ My Other Blog http://suncityneighborhood.typepad.com Sun City Recreation Association http://sunaz.com Sun City
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arizona: As Fall Approaches. - 09/07/07 08:51 PM
After a summer that brought us the hottest mean temperatures on record, and a record 32 days with temperatures over 110 degrees, the heat is decreasing. To commemorate the end of summer, the Arizona Republic published this Jason Minich cartoon today. If you are a zonie, you know the cartoon isn't that far
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arizona: Home Inspections: Money Well Spent - 08/20/07 11:58 AM
Many buyers ask, "Should I get a home inspection?" My answer is always the same. YES! Very few homes had inspections twent years ago. The feeling was, Caveat Emptor, Buyer Beware. There were also very few disclosures made by sellers to buyers at that time. This practice meant that buyers would have
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arizona: My New Sun City Home for Sale - 08/14/07 01:47 AM
19826 N. 101 Ave, Sun City AZ. 85373 This is perfect for the home decorator. It is a one owner home, impeccably maintained since it was built. Mr and Mrs Clean lived here. The home features 2 bedrooms and 1.75 baths with formal dining. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Sun City's desiraable
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arizona: Open House Saturday, 8/11/2007 - 08/10/07 03:57 PM
JUST LISTED! OPEN HOUSE Saturday, 8/11/07 from 10:00AM to 2:PM WHERE: 5431 W. Cochise Dr. Glendale AZ 85302 This fine 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath home with private pool, spa and game room is being offered for $375,000. The home is perfect for a family with teenagers. Your kids can frolic in the pool or
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arizona: Scenes in Sun City - 08/10/07 03:32 PM
Here are pictures I took today of two private memorials in Sun City. They honor those how have and continue to serve us. Two individuals felt strongly about the subjects and created these for all of us. Never Forget!
Jim Little, Your Sun City Realtorhttp://jclittle.com/Ken Meade Realty17001 N Del Webb BlvdSun City AZ
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arizona: Mortgage Update 8/10/07 - 08/10/07 11:35 AM
Yesterday, Freddie Mac (the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation) reported that mortgage rates were at a 2 month low. 30 Year fixed rates averaged 6.59%, down from last month's rate of 6.68% and the year's high of 6.74%.Freddie Mac also reported 15 year fixed rates at 6.26% from last month's rate of
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arizona: Tennis Anyone? - 08/09/07 06:42 PM
Suprise Tennis and Racquet Complex: 14469 W Paradise Lane, Surprise AZ The state of the art Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex had a soft opening on Monday. It features 25 courts, one of which will seat up to 5,000 spectators. The grand opening is scheduled for September 8, 2007. 17 of the
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