Sun City Grand Real Estate Blog by Leolinda Bowers of Ken Meade Realty

Sun City Grand Surprise AZ Real Estate Resale Market Report for the Week Ending November 15, 2009:

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:03:53 -0600

Sun City Grand Surprise AZ Real Estate Resale Market Report for the Week Ending November 15, 2009:

Total Listings: 239
Total Golf Course Property Listings: 49
Total Non-Golf Course Property Listings: 190
Under Contract: 11
Closed Transactions: 6
New Listings: 21
Sun City Grand Absorption Rate (Weeks of Inventory): 47 weeks

There are 3 active short sale property listings in Sun City Grand. 4 properties are awaiting bank approval. 10 short sale property listings have sold and closed since November 15, 2008.

There are a total of 8 active foreclosure (lender owned) properties presently listed on MLS. 3 foreclosed properties are pending in escrow. 16 foreclosed properties have sold and closed since October 25, 2008.

Sun City Grand ~ I live here, I work here, I know this community!

LEOLINDA BOWERS
ASSOCIATE BROKER
KEN MEADE REALTY
CELL (602) 403-6865
BUSINESS (623) 937-5701

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Sun City West AZ Real Estate Resale Market Report for the Week Ending November 15, 2009:

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:50:40 -0600

Sun City West AZ Real Estate Resale Market Report for the Week Ending November 15, 2009:

Total Listings: 457
Total Golf Course Property Listings: 69
Total Non-Golf Course Property Listings: 388
Under Contract: 19
Closed Transactions: 13
New Listings: 42
Sun City West Absorption Rate (Weeks of Inventory): 39 weeks
Corte Bella Absorption Rate (Weeks of Inventory): 71 weeks

There are 11 active short sale property listings in Sun City West. 8 properties are awaiting bank approval. 11 short sale properties have sold and closed since November 15, 2008.

There are a total of 14 active foreclosure (lender owned) properties presently listed on MLS. 7 foreclosed properties are pending in escrow. 33 foreclosed properties have sold and closed since October 25, 2008.

To search Sun City West real estate homes for sale including Foreclosures and Short Sales go to http://LEOLINDA.com. Search recent home sales in Sun City West.

LEOLINDA BOWERS
ASSOCIATE BROKER
KEN MEADE REALTY
CELL (602) 403-6865
BUSINESS (623) 937-5701

Active Rain Brad at National Association of Realtors Convention

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:04:35 -0600

From Washington, to Maine to Arizona, Realtors attending the San Diego National Association of Realtors Convention were stopping by the Active Rain lounge to visit Brad Andersohn. Located between sections 2400 and 2500, the lounge is situated within the Market Leader display booth. Realtors were stopping by to meet Brad and take pictures with him. Games were played and bonus points were awarded.

This afternoon I was able to obtain valuable SEO information that will probably result in a higher google raking for my website. Agents sat around asking questions, and received the type of information that may be already in print, but is easier to grasp after hearing the detailed explanation.

Sometimes you read a bloggers post, and wonder if the person actually behaves in that manner and is true to life or just a fake. When we saw the text message that his wife sent him while we were lounging in the rain, I am sure others as well as myself walked away thinking that Brad is a wonderful person, extremely knowledgeable and honest. It's great to have such an individual in the Community Manager position in Active Rain. I wish I could have spent more time but needed to attend conference lectures.

If you are attending NAR, I would recommend meeting Brad. If you could not attend, go to the next Rain Camp. It is truly worthy of your time.

Sun City Grand ~ I live here, I work here, I know this community!

LEOLINDA BOWERS
ASSOCIATE BROKER
KEN MEADE REALTY
CELL (602) 403-6865
BUSINESS (623) 937-5701

San Diego National Association of Realtors 13 November 2009

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:28:04 -0600

Our first day at National Association of Realtors® (NAR) in San Diego ended with tired and sore feet and a wealth of information. I went with Marge Clark, another agent from the Sun City Grand office of Ken Meade Realty. Marge is one of the ten finalists for the NAR Good Neighbors Award. Marge is the founder of an Arizona domestic abuse shelter called "Eve's Place".

The day began with us thinking that we needed to climb these stairs to get to the meeting rooms. Fortunately we found the escalators that provided immediate access to all of the meeting rooms.

Many Arizona agents are attending the conference. I also met several agents from my home State of Hawaii.

One of the most dynamic speakers was Barb Schwarz with StagedHomes.com. Her presentation on titled "Staging to Sell in This Economy Makes Perfect Cents". It was especially interesting that she suggested that staged rooms should each contain the colors white, black and green.

Mr Internet, Mike Russer's presentation, was filled to capacity. He lectured on inappropriate email practices, effective web copy, how online consumers differ from traditional ones and provided a short email script for the online consumer.

The day ended with Realtors® from all over the world wondering through the hundreds of exhibits.

We met up with Ambur Murray, Arizona Previsite Account Manager.

Due to the sheer number of people we didn't get to see Brad Andersohn. Perhaps we will meet tomorrow.

Tomorrow's keynote speaker is Dr. Condoleezza Rice. Stay tuned, it should be interesting.

Sun City Grand ~ I live here, I work here, I know this community!

LEOLINDA BOWERS
ASSOCIATE BROKER
KEN MEADE REALTY
CELL (602) 403-6865
BUSINESS (623) 937-5701

15508 West Lantana Way Sun City Grand Surprise Arizona SOLD in 3 DAYS!!!

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:45:31 -0600

Sun City Grand Surprise Arizona - SOLD IN 3 DAYS!

15508 West Lantana Way has sold! If you were looking for a home with a three car garage and a split bedroom floor plan in Sun City Grand, you've missed your opportunity. I listed this home on Friday and it sold three days later on Monday.

Nestled on a short street, this well maintained home is loaded with upgrades. It's a classic Palo Verde model that has a great room with split bedrooms that provides guests additional privacy. The Palo Verde floor plan is the most popular in Sun City Grand.

The great room has Berber carpet surrounded by diagonal tile.

Kitchen has a breakfast bar, Corian counters, upgraded appliances 17 inch diagonal tile and a comfortable breakfast nook.

As with most of the rooms, the master suite has decorator paint with accent walls and a bay window overlooking the lush backyard.

The master bath has two sinks, a large walk-in shower with bench and upgraded light fixtures. The master closet has mirrored doors and "California" style closet system.

Den can be open to the great room or closed for additional sleeping and privacy. It features a built-in desk, ideal for office or computer.

The large guest bedroom has mirrored doors and is located on the opposite side of the house from the master. There are ceiling fans in all rooms.

Guest bath has a tub and shower enclosure and upgraded light fixtures.

The covered patio has been extended and features a built in barbecue grill, light for nighttime cooking, serving bar and entertainment bar.

Home also has indoor laundry, a water softener and sun screens.

Backyard is uniquely private with mature foliage and the extended covered patio provides additional enjoyment of the spacious property home-site.

If you looking to buy a home or sell a home in Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona, please contact me or visit my website at http://LEOLINDA.com. I am a Sun City Grand resident and a full-time Realtor®.

Sun City Grand ~ I live here, I work here, I know this community!

LEOLINDA BOWERS
ASSOCIATE BROKER
KEN MEADE REALTY
CELL (602) 403-6865
BUSINESS (623) 937-5701

NAR ANYONE?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:31:27 -0600

Hope to see all of my fellow Realtor® at the NAR convention this weekend in San Diego. If you are not attending, I'll be updating my blog and my youtube site with venturing videos and interesting topics from NAR.

If you looking to buy a home or sell a home in Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona, please contact me or visit my website at http://LEOLINDA.com.

Sun City Grand ~ I live here, I work here, I know this community!

LEOLINDA BOWERS
ASSOCIATE BROKER, CRS
KEN MEADE REALTY
CELL (602) 403-6865
BUSINESS (623) 937-5701

Wordless Wednesday ~ Almost DONE!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:52:36 -0600

After over four years of hard work, the road over the Hoover Dam will soon be completed. It appears to be floating in the sky just awaiting connection.

To search homes for sale in Sun City Grand real estate and homes for sale including Foreclosures and Short Sales go to http:LEOLINDA.com. Search Sun City Grand Floor plans that fit your lifestyle or check out recent home sales in Sun City Grand.

See other golf course retirement communities including Sun City West, Sun Village, Arizona Traditions, Westbrook Village, Trilogy at Vistancia, Pebble Creek and Sun City Festival at http://LEOLINDA.com.

Sun City Grand ~ I live here, I work here, I know this community!

LEOLINDA BOWERS
ASSOCIATE BROKER
KEN MEADE REALTY
CELL (602) 403-6865
BUSINESS (623) 937-5701

Sun City Grand Surprise Arizona - New Listing For Sale!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:45:40 -0600

Sun City Grand Surprise Arizona - New Listing Home for Sale!

19830 North Hidden Ridge Drive is now listed for sale. Absolutely stunning Sun City Grand estate model "Cambridge" seductively nestled moments away from the Sonoran Plaza and Desert Springs golf course has just been listed. The "Cambridge" model is rarely found in this area of Sun City Grand.

This Sun City Grand home is a statement of elegance and beauty. The recently painted exterior has a textured finish walkway, coach lights, courtyard wall, leaded glass front doors and the most popular "C" elevation.

A gracious vestibule, with dual coiffured ceiling and unique light fixture, welcomes guests into the 2,699 sq ft, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home.

The wet bar provides homeowners and guests an elite entertainment setting. It features cabinets with glass front insets, a GE Monogram refrigerator, slab granite counters with beveled edges, diagonal granite back splashes, wet bar sink and under-mount lighting.

The super-sized den has plantation shutters, upgraded ceiling fan and leaded glass doors.

Relax or entertain in the great room. It boasts a built-in media center with lights, custom valences, silhouette honeycomb shades, upgraded fan and decorator wall color.

Enjoy casual dining or entertaining in the breakfast nook or at the kitchen bar. The formal dining area includes plantation shutters, upgraded light fixture and silhouette shades.

The kitchen looks out onto the huge backyard patio. It is a chef's delight and is excellent for entertaining. The chef will enjoy meal preparation in this luxurious kitchen that features slab granite counters, diagonal granite back-splashes, stainless appliances, convection microwave, convection oven, under-mount sink, brushed nickel accessories, kitchen island, large walk-in pantry, under-mount cabinet lights and an upgraded ceiling fan.

Generous sized master bedroom has an exit door that leads to the backyard patio, plantation shutters, a bay window and an upgraded ceiling fan.

Master bathroom has two sinks with makeup area, separate soaking tub and shower, glass block window, brushed nickel fixtures upgraded light fixtures, and a gargantuan walk-in closet.

Your guests will feel totally enchanted with their private bath in the large guest suite that has been extended by four feet.

Grill that steak while watching golfers! This barbecue area has a peek-a-boo golf course view.

The backyard includes a gas fire pit, water feature, extended wraparound covered patio, mature landscaping built-in gas barbecue grill with warming burner, stainless refrigerator, upgraded ceiling fans and knee high walls.

Relax on your north facing backyard patio and enjoy the many ammenities that Sun City Grand offers.

Here is a rare opportunity to own one of the most prestigious model in Sun City Grand.

offered at $439,000

Sun City Grand ~ I live here, I work here, I know this community!

LEOLINDA BOWERS
ASSOCIATE BROKER
KEN MEADE REALTY
CELL (602) 403-6865
BUSINESS (623) 937-5701

Speachless Sunday ~ Taking Your Bride Home

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:45:29 -0600

You see some of the sweetest things on the roads in retirement communities. I got stuck in a motorcade of about 50 cars following the happy couple.

Sun City Grand ~ I live here, I work here, I know this community!

LEOLINDA BOWERS
ASSOCIATE BROKER
KEN MEADE REALTY
CELL (602) 403-6865
BUSINESS (623) 937-5701

Sun City Grand Surprise Arizona - New Listing For Sale!

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:33:56 -0600

Sun City Grand Surprise Arizona - New Listing Home for Sale!

15508 West Lantana Way is now listed for sale. If you are looking for a home with a three car garage and a split bedroom floor plan in Sun City Grand - this is it!