Happy New Year 2012 from Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona - 12/31/11 07:34 PM
Happy New Year 2012 from Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona
As 2011 ends and 2012 begin, I would like to wish all of my friends and family a very Happy New Year. If you’re my client, you’re my friend; if we’ve met previously you’re my friend, after all friends are forever as with family.
Happy New Year from Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona!  ……….wishing you Peace, Health, Happiness and Prosperity!
 
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Sun City Grand Home off the Golf Course - 12/30/11 10:59 PM
Sun City Grand home off the Golf Course ~ just listed

Another outstanding Sun City Grand home off the golf course under $200,000 has just been listed by Associate Broker Leolinda Bowers with Ken Meade Realty.  The homeowner has updated this Sun City Grand home with sophistication.  Its new owner is sure to be delighted with the 18 inch tile throughout, decorator colors, brushed nickel hardware, bay window in breakfast nook, two solar tubes and a bay window in the master bedroom.

The backyard is an oasis of mature landscaped foliage strategically planted providing an abundance of privacy.
Phoenix … (4 comments)

Zipping through Hawaii - 12/28/11 09:56 PM
Over the past four months I've thought of participating in a challenging physical, and mental experience. It's been on my mind like a child waiting to open a present, the anticipation and unknown was a driving force for me to attain my goal. I've thought about this experience with long awaited hope, wondering if I could really do it. I'm sure you're wondering what I so much wanted to do so badly, well today I finally did it. I drove up to the high mountain slope in Hawaii this morning, wanting to be part of the group that could say, "I did it!"  I rode down the gulches … (28 comments)

Mele Kalikimaka from Hawaii 2011 - 12/25/11 08:50 PM
Mele Kalikimaka from Hawaii 2011
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaiian for Merry Christmas. Christmas is a time of giving and sharing with family and friends.
After a late Christmas eve, we woke early this morning to watch my young cousins open their Christmas presents. My cousin Charlotte prepared a filling breakfast, and our our entire family attended church services in Honokaa Hawaii. A young parishioner was baptized and confirmed, with his entire family in attendance. Over 50 of my family and friends partook in our Christmas lunch. After a short nap, it was the perfect time to watch the Green Bay and Chicago football … (10 comments)

12 Days of Christmas Hawaiian Style - 12/24/11 10:05 AM
Hilo Hawaii is my birthplace, a place that I frequently refer to as home.  I love going home to Hilo, it reminds me of my carefree childhood days. Celebrating Christmas in Hawaii is different from other US cities. Here people enjoy frolicking on the beach during the day and listening to Hawaiian Christmas music under star filled skies at night.
Many of my childhood days were spent in a small town on the opposite side of the island. Puako is located on the Kohala Coast. Its nearby beach, Spencer Beach Park, still remains a popular beach attraction. My parents would frequently take us from Hilo to Puako on an endless trip … (3 comments)

I'm Home for Christmas - 12/22/11 02:19 PM
Before leaving Arizona, I spent hours spent responding to emails.  My husband and I had our prioriorties. We packed golf clubs and clothing and forgot the presents; our packing was simple.
My online contact was limited during the flight from Phoenix to Honolulu. Upon arrival at Honolulu International Airport, I received an offer on one of my listings.  I presented the offer to the seller and the negotiations began.
The flight from Honolulu to Hilo was short but with turbulance. Visibility was scarce. Although we had showers, the rain welcomed me, a Hilo wahine home. 
After picking up our rental, we drove from Hilo to Waiamea. … (4 comments)

Sun City Grand Golf Course Gatherings - 12/20/11 02:07 AM
Sun City Grand Golf Course Gatherings  
 Sun City Grand vacation villas have prime real estate location. Situated within walking distance from the Adobe Spa, Desert Springs Golf Course, Granite Falls Golf Courses, banks, pharmacy and hair dresser, these cottage properties are a Sun City Grand favorite. Near the vacation villas is a putting green and terrace where Sun City Grand residents frequently congregate. Vacation villas were cleverly utilized by Del Well for potential residents to stay while checking on the progress progress or taking some time to learn about the community. 
The front yards of the Sun City Grand vacation villas are … (0 comments)

Sun City Grand Real Estate Market Update - 12/18/11 10:40 PM
Sun City Grand Real Estate Market Update 
 
The average sold price per foot in Sun City Grand in November 2011 was $141.51. In September and October 2011, the average sold price per sq ft was $130.77 and $130.91 respectively. Increase in price per sq foot can probably be attributed to the influx of winter visitors. In August 2011 the average sold price per sq ft was $141.50.

Sun City Grand average sale price was approximately 96% of the list price. The 4% reduction in list price versus sales price has remained constant since January 2010.

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Sushi, Bedsheets and now Taro ~ ActiveRain does it again! - 12/18/11 02:53 AM
A year ago I wrote a blog on ActiveRain about My Aunty Margaret's Taro Farm in Waipio Valley Hawaii.  I frequently receive peculiar telephone calls. Callers ask for sushi in Surprise, Coco’s Restaurant, Sun City Grand garage sale items and now it's taro; all were topics in my ActiveRain blogs.
My Aunty Margaret grows taro on her farm in Waipio Valley on the Big Island of Hawaii. Taro is primarily used for making poi, a starchy staple served at Hawaiian luaus. It’s also used in making taro chips, a sweet chip with similar crisp to a potato chip.
A few days ago I received … (7 comments)

It's a dog's life - 12/17/11 10:21 PM
Before leaving for a listing presentation, I was engrossed in wrapping gifts and addressing Christmas and Hanukkah cards. In my rush, I tore open two paper bags allowing them to drop onto the floor. In seconds my dog began playing with the brown paper bag, as a child would an empty box.
After a few minutes without noise, I glanced down to check on my dog. There my dog lay cuddled in the middle of the package, as though the brown paper bag was his doggy bed. Maybe he was thinking of his next dastardly attack.
Dogs are perfectly content just to lay there without a care in the world. I … (11 comments)

My 69th SALE in 2011 - 12/17/11 01:01 AM
Internet research is sometimes extremely information on nights that I can’t sleep as with last night. It’s always interesting to see various writing styles.
 
After just 4 hours of sleep, I met a client for lunch. I received a call from escrow as I was leaving the restaurant, my transaction recorded. This is my 69th closed transaction in 2011; it's just me, I'm not a team or have an assistant. 
I proceeded to the listing agent’s office to pick up the keys. My buyers met me at the property and were ecstatic as they opened the door to their new home.  It’s … (11 comments)

Sun City Grand Home for Sale Under $200,000 - 12/10/11 04:49 PM
Sun City Grand JUNIPER floor plan 
This JUNIPER model Sun City Grand home has just been listed by Leolinda Bowers, Associate Broker at Ken Meade Realty.  Home is located in what many people feel is the best location in Sun City Grand, close to recreation center, golf courses, banks, restaurant, hair dresser, pharmacy and Ken Meade Realty.

This 1495 sq ft Sun City Grand home has two bedrooms, a den & two full bathrooms. Interior boasts a media wall, gas fireplace, built-in desk in den, central vacuum system, bay window in master bedroom, raised panel doors, GE appliances, reverse osmosis, ceiling … (8 comments)

Arizona Golf Retirement Community Sun City Grand home - 12/06/11 10:59 PM
Arizona Golf Retirement Community Sun City Grand home
 
Sun City Grand SONOMA model floor plan has just been listed by Leolinda Bowers, Associate Broker with Ken Meade Realty.
This gorgeous Sun City Grand home has 2 bedrooms and a den. The floor plan is popular for its split bedroom configuration. The guest bedroom is away from the master suite to give guests some extra privacy. Home is in an excellent Sun City Grand location, near to main recreation center and golf courses. Interior boasts a bay window in master bedroom, raised panel doors, boasts decorator colors with accent walls, … (3 comments)

Sun City West Arizona Real Estate Market Report - 12/05/11 03:37 AM
Sun City West Arizona Real Estate Market Report for the week ending December 4, 2011  
Under Contract in this week in Sun City West: 16   Closed Transactions this week in Sun City West: 20 New Listings this week in Sun City West: 16 Total Sun City West Homes under Contract (Pending Close of Escrow): 93      Absorption Rate (Number of Weeks to Sell the Existing Inventory): 31 weeks Total Sun City West listings on MLS this week: 413    
The present inventory of Sun City West homes was last seen in April 2011. Prices appear to have stabilized. Homes are extremely affordable which is reflective in the inventory and price per … (1 comments)

Sun City Grand Surprise Arizona Real Estate Market Report - 12/05/11 01:59 AM
Sun City Grand Surprise Arizona Real Estate Market Report   for the week ending December 4, 2011  
Under Contract in this week in Sun City Grand: 12   Closed Transactions this week in Sun City Grand: 6 New Listings this week in Sun City Grand: 16 Total Sun City Grand Homes under Contract (Pending Close of Escrow): 39      Absorption Rate (Number of Weeks to Sell the Existing Inventory): 32 weeks Total Sun City Grand listings on MLS this week: 278    
The present inventory of Sun City Grand homes for sale on and off the golf course continues to increase resembling 2009 and 2010. Homeowners list properties in light … (1 comments)

Odor and Germ Eliminator - 12/03/11 02:16 PM
I love to eat kim chee. Kim chee is a pickled fermented cabbage, hot spicy and smelly. Michael Constantine who starred in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”, constantly used Windex for all odors and ailments. The movie reminds me of what I use to eliminate pungent odors.
There is one product that I feel removes almost any odor.  No, it’s not Windex. It’s called OdoBan.  My colleague Bonnie Miller who works the Sun City Arizona market introduced me to Odoban a few years ago. OdoBan is great to spray after cooking, in golf shoes, on carpet, and walls. Pet odors are minimized, … (5 comments)

The golf courses of Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona - 12/02/11 10:58 PM
The golf courses of Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona 
Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona has some of the most luxurious golf courses in any of the Arizona retirement communities.  Sun City Grand is an active adult community with residents 45 years and older.  There are four championship golf courses in Sun City Grand, all owned by the Sun City Grand residents homeowners association.  Sun City Grand golf courses are not a financial drain to the community; the Sun City Grand golf courses are self-supporting with a high demand for play.

Cimarron Golf Course is considered to be indisputably the most challenging. Each December many Sun City … (2 comments)

Sun City Grand Real Estate Homes Sold November 2011 - 12/02/11 12:28 AM
Sun City Grand Real Estate Homes Sold November 2011 
Sun City Grand Golf Course Properties
 Properties on these recently sold lists have been listed or sold by various participants in MLS. Information deemed reliable and accurate, but not guaranteed.
If you are thinking of purchasing or selling a home in Sun City Grand, please contact me. I am a Sun City Grand resident full-time Associate Broker realtor.
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