leolinda bowers: Another Reason Why You Need a Realtor®
- 01/21/10 07:24 PM
Another Reason Why You Need a Realtor®
I recently received an email from a client whose home I sold a few years ago. He moved out of state and thought of me when his friend purchased a new home from the builder in the same community that he moved to.
His friend went to the builder to purchase a new home. It seems that the sales office were relentless in getting them to buy the home they were very interested in. The sales office even told them that prices most likely will be going up on all the models and "with current incentives NOW … (14 comments)
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leolinda bowers: Arizona Rain Report with Loads of R-E-S-P-E-C-T for Washington Agents
- 01/21/10 09:03 AM
Arizona Rain Report with Loads of R-E-S-P-E-C-T for Washington Agents
Rain rain go away! It's like the relative that comes to visit and stays too long. It's time to go! It's rained for the past three days in Arizona, it's like Aunt Martha running off at the mouth, we've all had too much and it's overfilling.
I can deal with showing property in 115 degree weather but it is a pain showing property in the rain. I sure give all you agents who live in rainy climates a whole lot of respect. Roads are flooded, our dry river beds are now rivers, … (7 comments)
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leolinda bowers: Sun City Grand Estate Home for Sale in Surprise Arizona Just Listed
- 01/19/10 03:36 PM
Sun City Grand Estate Home for Sale in Surprise Arizona Just Listed
Ken Meade Realty and its Associate Broker Leolinda Bowers proudly introduces a newly listed mpressive estate model home for sale in Sun City Grand. Inside of this Ironwood model reveals the gorgeous soaring vaulted ceilings in living and dining rooms that provides formality with a distinct sense of casualness.
The gourmet kitchen provides the chef the ability to interact while entertaining guests in the great room that also has vaulted ceilings. Kitchen has slab granite counters, granite on kitchen island, GE Profile appliances, huge walk-in pantry and a butlers pantry.
The large library/office … (4 comments)
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leolinda bowers: Sun City Grand Surprise Arizona 2009 Real Estate
- 01/18/10 02:11 AM
Sun City Grand Surprise Arizona 2009 Real Estate
Sun City Grand is an age restricted (45+) community in Surprise Arizona. There are approximately 9,800 homes in Sun City Grand. 330 properties sold in 2009, 19 were foreclosures and 9 were short sales. 2009 real estate sales depict that the list prices and the sold prices per sq ft are increasing.
Beginning October 2009, the amount of closed transactions began to increase. If you were waiting for prices to go down, the 2009 sales results may be a signal that the prices are going to spike upwards and sales in the community sales may be … (0 comments)
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leolinda bowers: Pickleball in Arizona, a Growing Trend
- 01/16/10 06:01 PM
Last night I had dinner with clients who live in Sun City West AZ. The topic of conversation throughout the dinner table was the 10 new Sun City West Pickleball Courts and the Grand opening yesterday at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center. The R.H. Johnson Recreation Center already had 5 pickleball courts making the total pickleball courts available to Sun City West homeowners as 15. All courts are available to individuals who possess a current Sun City West homeowners recreation activity card.
I haven't had the opportunity to participate in the sport that is a growing trend throughout the nation and has swept through Arizona retirement communities. Pickleball … (60 comments)
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leolinda bowers: When it Rains in Phoenix, Go To Flagstaff
- 01/16/10 02:13 PM
In the winter, when rain is fore-casted for Phoenix, this usually means that there will be a new powder base layed at the Arizona Snowbowl. Beginning this week Monday through Saturday, we are expecting about 1 inch of rain in Phoenix with the Snowbowl projecting 4 feet of new snow.
People of all ages enjoy skiing and snowboarding at the Snowbowl. Situated on the San Franscisco peaks which about 15 miles north of Flagstaff, it takes about 2 1/2 hours to get there from Sun City Grand in Surprise. The Snowbowl has 4 lifts that operate from 9am to 4pm daily. The expected Flagstaff high this week is 43 degrees with … (8 comments)
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leolinda bowers: Wordless Wednesday ~ Coming Out in Surprise!
- 01/13/10 03:06 PM
The only thing that is HOT in Surprise, is real estate! The daytime temperature is typically in the 70's, considerably warmer than other states. Nighttime temperature is typically in the 50's While other species are getting frost bitten at night, this one has decided to come out and show its true colors today.
If you looking to buy a home or sell a home in Sun City Grand in Surprise AZ, please contact me or visit my website at www.LEOLINDA.com.
I am a year-round Sun City Grand resident and a full-time Associate Broker Realtor®.
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leolinda bowers: Sun City West Arizona Real Estate Market Update
- 01/10/10 06:17 PM
Sun City West Arizona Real Estate Market Update
There are approximately 17,300 residences in Sun City West Arizona. Sun City West an unincorporated, age restricted 55+ community. Consequently, most of the properties not being subject to school taxes. It is a highly popular area in which people from all over the United States come to spend their retirement years. The seven golf courses owned by the Sun City West homeowners association, four are championship courses and three are executive-length courses.
Presently, only 468 Sun City West homes are listed on MLS for sale. This comprises of 70 golf course properties and 398 non-golf course properties.
Under Contract this Week: 23 Closed Transactions this Week: … (3 comments)
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leolinda bowers: Sun City Grand Surprise Arizona real estate Market Update
- 01/10/10 05:34 PM
Sun City Grand Surprise Arizona real estate Market Update
There are 9800 homes within the community of Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona. Presently, only 251 homes are listed for sale. This comprises of 16 condos in La Solana, 42 golf course properties and 193 non-golf course properties.
Under Contract this Week: 18 Closed Transactions this Week: 5 New Listings This Week: 18 Sun City Grand Absorption Rate (Weeks of Inventory): 43 weeks There are 5 active short sale property listings in Sun City Grand. 6 properties are awaiting bank approval. 9 short sale properties have sold and closed since January 10, 2009.
There are a total of 7 active foreclosure (lender … (2 comments)
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leolinda bowers: Speechless Sundays ~ Oh What a Beautiful Morning!
- 01/10/10 04:14 PM
Oh What a Beautiful Morning!
SURPRISE! It's not Surprise, it's Hilo!
If you looking to buy a home or sell a home in Sun City Grand in Surprise AZ, please contact me or visit my website at www.LEOLINDA.com.
I am a year-round Sun City Grand resident and a full-time Associate Broker Realtor®.
Leolinda BowersAssociate BrokerKen Meade RealtyCell (602) 403-6865Business (623) 937-5701
Sun City Grand ~ I live here, I work here, I know this community!
© 2009 Leolinda Bowers (Arizona Retirement Communities Sun City … (25 comments)
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leolinda bowers: Las Vegas Nevada Phoenix Arizona Route 93 Bridge
- 01/10/10 02:25 PM
It's been over five years and soon to be completed is the Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge. The $160 million dollar bridge that raises over 900 feet above the Colorado River is scheduled for completion in 2011. Every time I drive to Las Vegas, I am in total awe with this majestic bridge and its uniqueness. The drive from Sun City Grand to Las Vegas is approximately 4 1/2 hours. Once the bridge opens, the drivetime from Surprise Arizona should be reduced to 3 1/5 hours.
If you've ever driven from Arizona to Nevada, you will agree that the present route (Route 93) … (6 comments)
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leolinda bowers: Maricopa County Home & Garden Show
- 01/09/10 04:36 PM
Maricopa County Home & Garden Show will be held on January 15, 16, 17, 2010 at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W McDowell Road in Phoenix.
Shane Tallant from HGTV Designed to Sell television show will be presenting on the main stage on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17 from 12:30 to 3:00. Shane will share useful real-estate and remodeling information and behind the scenes stories from Designed to Sell. Viewers will have the opportunity to ask Shane their real estate and design questions.
Golfers will have a field day at the golf expo! Try out the current and popular golf clubs, check out golf … (2 comments)
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leolinda bowers: Smile, Your Train is Awaiting You!
- 01/08/10 01:45 AM
It feels good to work and play in harmony. I watched this video this evening and thought of how this team of entertainers were created in perfect synergy with just two practice sessions.
It was an amazing harmonious stunt at the Antwerp Belgium Central Train Station. The passengers passing through the station was not warned. Bemused, passengers watched in amazement as 200 + dancers began to appear from the crowd and train station entrances as a recording of Julie Andrews singing Do, Re, Miis played on the public address system.
There are a various paths we can take in life. We are responsible for creating our ideal team. Backstabbing, gossiping and … (13 comments)
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leolinda bowers: Wordless Wednesday ~ SONYA's SUNSET in Surprise AZ
- 01/06/10 04:49 AM
SONYA's SUNSET in Surprise AZ
I sold this Sun City Grand home in Surprise Arizona to buyers from Colorado. I took this photograph the second time that I showed the home to my clients. Sonya's husband has since said that the home was purchased because of this memorable picture.
If you looking to buy a home or sell a home in Sun City Grand in Surprise AZ, please contact me or visit my website at www.LEOLINDA.com.
I am a year-round Sun City Grand resident and a full-time Associate Broker Realtor®.
Leolinda BowersAssociate BrokerKen … (13 comments)
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leolinda bowers: Arizona Traditions Surprise Arizona Home for Sale 2 Bedrooms Plus Den
- 01/06/10 02:02 AM
Arizona Traditions Surprise Arizona Home for Sale 2 Bedrooms Plus DenJUST LISTED in this Gated Age Restricted 55+ Golf Course Community If you looking to buy a home or sell a home in Surprise Arizona, please contact me or visit my website. 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 current listings in other Arizona 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.
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leolinda bowers: Sun City West AZ Real Estate Market Update December 2009
- 01/03/10 03:26 PM
Sun City West AZ Real Estate Market Update December 2009There are approximately 17,300 residences in Sun City West Arizona. Sun City West an unincorporated, age restricted community. Consequently, most of the properties not being subject to school taxes. It is a highly popular area in which people from all over the United States come to spend their retirement years. The seven golf courses owned by the Sun City West homeowners association, four are championship courses and three are executive-length courses. Presently, only 441 homes are listed on MLS for sale. The list below comprises of the 70 properties that sold and closed in escrow in December 2009.
Golf Course Property Sales
I … (0 comments)
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leolinda bowers: Speechless Sundays ~ "From the Big Island of Hawaii Uniquely Different"
- 01/03/10 02:53 AM
Speechless Sundays ~ "From the Big Island of Hawaii Uniquely Different" by Leolinda Bowers 1/3/2009
© 2010 Leolinda Bowers (Arizona Retirement Communities Sun City West & Sun City Grand Real Estate). Unless otherwise noted, the content, both pictures and written, is the property of Leolinda Bowers. Reproduction in part or whole without written permission from the publisher is prohibited.
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leolinda bowers: Sun City West Arizona Golf Course Swans
- 01/02/10 05:25 AM
Sun City West Arizona Golf Course Swans
There are 7 golf courses owned by the Sun City West homeowners association, 4 are championship courses & 3 are executive-length courses. Each of the seven golf courses have swans on their water holes. A few weeks ago I played golf at Trail Ridge Golf Course in Sun City West.
Lake #3 Gus & Grace
Lake #11 Lucy & Spencer
Lake #14 Marcie
Lake #16 Oppie & Pauly
I met with a swan volunteer was was told that the swans are fed daily a mixture of a meal and wildlife pellets. There is one volunteer for each golf … (6 comments)
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leolinda bowers: Sun City West AZ Real Estate Resale Market Update
- 01/01/10 09:31 AM
Sun City West AZ Real Estate Resale Market Update
There are 17,300 residences within the community of Sun City West Arizona. There are seven golf courses owned by the Sun City West homeowners association, four are championship courses and three are executive-length courses. Presently, only 441 homes are listed on MLS for sale. This comprises of 68 golf course properties and 373 non-golf course properties.
There were 70 properties that sold and closed in escrow in December 2009. 10 properties were on the golf course and 60 properties were off the golf course. On average, the 70 properties sold for 5.3% lower than list price. As of December 31, 2009, there … (6 comments)
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leolinda bowers: Sun City Grand Surprise AZ Real Estate Resale Market Update
- 01/01/10 12:53 AM
Sun City Grand Surprise AZ Real Estate Resale Market Update
There are 9800 homes within the community of Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona. Presently, only 246 homes are listed for sale. This comprises of 16 properties in La Solana, 39 golf course properties and 191 non-golf course properties. As of December 31, 2009, there were 31 properties pending close of escrow.
There were 41 properties that sold and closed in escrow in December 2009. On average, those properties sold for 4.47% lower than list price.
The averages for Sold Golf Course Properties in December 2009 were:Average List Price = $513,040Average … (6 comments)
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Another Reason Why You Need a Realtor®
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