az real estate: Mountian Views in Sierra Estates - 07/05/08 02:56 PM
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az real estate: Just Listed~~ Gilbert Investor Special ~ Leased and Priced to Sell! - 07/04/08 02:21 AM
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az real estate: Affordable Elegance in Gilbert, AZ - 06/29/08 11:55 PM
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az real estate: Baby Quail, Albert Einstein & Realtors - 06/27/08 08:25 PM
Stick with me, I promise I'll tie it all together...
We live on a corner and have these storm drains in front of our house and across the street, 5 total. Last month (as well as last year) we would see a quail couple flying down into the drains and pacing … (6 comments)
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az real estate: ALL our customers bring us happiness... - 06/26/08 06:36 PM
...some when they're coming, others when they're going!
I saw this quote at a little hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Greer the other day and couldn't help but think of several of our clients...
We got fired the other day and can't tell you how so very excited we are! In … (3 comments)
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az real estate: IRS Mileage Rate Increase for Businesses - 06/25/08 12:46 PM
In a news release yesterday from the IRS (IR-2008-82) business owners who use the standard mileage deductions must account for miles and report miles as accumulated from January 1st, 2008 through June 30th and July 1st 2008 through December 31st, 2008. In order to prepare your tax return, you'll need the mileage … (3 comments)
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az real estate: Chandler AZ Home For Sale, Real Estate in Chandler Arizona - 04/30/08 09:09 AM
Contact Debbie Pennell with Keller Williams Realty at 602-625-3456 for more information. HOME SITS ON NEARLY 1/2 ACRE...BEST LOT IN SUBDIVISION; END OF CUL DE SAC; BACKS TO EQUESTRIAN TRAIL & SIDES TO WALKING PATH/BEAR-CREEK GOLF. WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THE VIEWS FROM UPSTAIRS. MASTER BALCONY IS PERFECT FOR … (2 comments)
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az real estate: Mesa AZ Home For Sale, Real Estate in Mesa Arizona, Homes - 04/30/08 08:50 AM
Contact Doug Lewis with Remax Elite at 602-828-1100 for more information. Two for One of a Kind!!! A Boomer's Bonanza!!!Functional Elegance without equal!!! Something for everyone! Room for the kids & sanctuary for the parents/grand parents. Approx. 3750 sq. ft. in the main residence and 1400 s.f. in the … (0 comments)
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az real estate: Home inspectors doing termite inspections... Good or Bad? - 03/20/08 12:50 PM
Should a home inspector be doing termite inspections? Whats your opinion? I have received mixed emotions on this subject from different AZ agents over the years. After 10 years of doing home inspections and meeting a myriad of termite inspectors (both good and bad), I decided to offer termite inspections along with my home inspections … (5 comments)
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az real estate: If you are saying this one little phrase when you speak to clients, you could potentially scare them away! - 02/28/08 01:32 PM
If You are Saying this One Little Phrase When You Speak to Clients, You Could Potentially Scare Them Away!- By Michelle Shelton, Arizona REALTOR
How many times when you are talking to a company representative about your specific service needs, do you hear the constant response, "No problem"? A better question would … (9 comments)
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az real estate: From Renter to Owner - 02/23/08 09:36 AM
What a great time to become a home owner. Anthem is a prime place for a renter to make the jump. With 625 resale homes on the market it is great time to make the move.
Give me a call
623 229-4196
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az real estate: Just listed- EASY Owner will carry terms! - 01/15/08 10:52 PM
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az real estate: One Awesome Agent with One Cool New Chandler, AZ Website! - 12/20/07 08:30 PM
Cody Sperber.com Is Live!Whenever we launch a new website for a client, we rejoice with the site owner. Developing and launching well-constructed custom real estate websites are a major accomplishment. With that said, we proudly unveil to the Chandler, AZ real estate market, to those at Localism and to all the many friends here at … (20 comments)
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az real estate: Selling Your Home in a Down Market - 12/12/07 08:06 PM
So you are thinking of selling? Well, the housing market is very demanding with a strong bias towards the buyer. Realtors are telling buyers that housing inventory is up, interest rates are attractive, and most sellers are motivated. Depending on your area in this wonderful country of ours, impacts how strong of a … (0 comments)
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az real estate: Now available as a lease option! Total remodel- North Phoenix! - 11/02/07 12:59 AM
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az real estate: Lease option ~ Your chance at owning your own home! - 11/02/07 12:48 AM
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az real estate: Those W Girls listed another... Escobar, Phoenix - 09/23/07 10:27 PM
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az real estate: Those W Girls listed another... 39th Place, Phoenix - 09/23/07 09:29 PM
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az real estate: I cried with a client last night.. - 07/13/07 09:42 AM
Oh, last night was a hard time to be a real estate agent. Tears of joy are wonderful, I can even handle tears of sadness or grief as they remind me I am alive. Tears of regret just kill me.
A friend of a client asked me to come over and talk … (20 comments)
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az real estate: Help with your "Paper Trail" - 07/08/07 10:28 PM
I returned from a conference in St. Louis: The Real Estate Educators Association. Oliver Frascona, Esq. was the Opening Speaker and also did a break-out class. Having been a fan of his for years, I attended both, and bought his book: "The Digital Paper Trail in Real Estate Transactions" For any … (3 comments)
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az real estate: Another hot Arizona summer - 06/24/07 05:34 PM
The summer heat has arrived, no doubt about it. But as I sit here in my air conditioned Ahwatukee home I wonder how did my ancestors do it?My late-grandfather moved to the valley when he was 18, nearly 100 years ago. He use to tell me that it was not as … (3 comments)
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az real estate: CE Classes in Sedona, Phoenix, Prescott, Flagstaff - 06/17/07 11:07 AM
Need CE? For AZ?
Phoenix Association of REALTORS(R) on 6/26/07: Fair Housing - Gender Issues, and Sick Building Syndrome...and the moldy facts. Contact PAR: 602-246-1012 and ask for Debbie Leadford.
July 13 at the Sedona Library: Patrick Ritchie, who was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in non-fiction when he wrote "The Credit Road Map", … (5 comments)
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az real estate: AZ Real Estate Licensees - New Land Contract - 06/17/07 10:43 AM
To all of you practicing in AZ, we have a new land contract that will hit the streets August 1. I've just been trained and am working on a course to be scheduled in mid-July. Check my website http://how2educate.com for dates and places.
Yes, we're going to a 10-page, plus attachments … (0 comments)
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az real estate: ActiveRain takes a bow with Inman News - 06/15/07 01:10 PM
Hey everyone! Have you seen ActiveRain's interview on Innan?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu3877hSrRw
Take a look.
Kathy Howe
how2educate LLC
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az real estate: Peoria AZ Real Estate - Dove Valley Ranch - 05/31/07 - 06/10/07 12:43 AM
The subdivision of Dove Valley Ranch had 9 homes sell during the month of May 2007. These home had an average list price of $278,577.78 and average sale price was $274,244.44. As of May 31, 2007, there were 7 homes under contract in Dove Valley Ranch. The average list price of … (0 comments)
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az real estate: Negotiation Certification - 06/04/07 11:20 AM
Friday and Saturday, June 1 & 2, my real estate school presented Tom Hayman's Certified Negotiation Expert course. It was a hit! Tom comes from the corporate world with over 25 years with P&G as a negotiator. We've been talking about negotiation skills...take a look...
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az real estate: Lifetime Real Estate License - 06/04/07 10:24 AM
I am reposting this as somehow it is not showing up in this format but another question. Hope I'm not breaking any rules. :)
Arizona is currently looking at the possibility of a lifetime real estate license. Sort of like having a blank piece of paper and deciding what would be the … (4 comments)
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az real estate: Negotiating in Real Estate - 06/03/07 05:32 PM
Most real estate licensees make advertising comments like: "I'll negotiate for you."
What do they mean? With other agents? At the presentation of the offer?
Do licensees have negotiating skills or should there be more classes covering negotiation skills?
Kathy Howe
http://how2educate.com
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az real estate: Buyer's Agent at Presentation of Offer - 06/03/07 05:27 PM
How many of you all insist the Buyer's Agent be at the presentation of the Buyer's offer to the Seller? And vice-versa?
Questions:
1) Does the Buyer expect it?
2) Having the agent available, does it help answering the Seller's questions?
3) Do Buyers know that most agents just fax over an offer?
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az real estate: Lifetime Real Estate License - 06/03/07 02:05 PM
Arizona is currently looking at the possibility of a lifetime real estate license. Sort of like having a blank piece of paper and deciding what would be the criteria for the AZ Department of Real Estate issuing a license for a lifetime. The licensee would have to stay out of trouble, follow … (10 comments)
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az real estate: Public Reports? Very important for new Home Buyers! - 04/10/07 06:22 PM
The purpose of a Public Report is to protect the public by disclosing material information about a new or existing subdivision and adjacent property to the prospective home buyers; including zoning, past and present use that may impact new homeowners, flight paths, nearest landfill, proximity to fire stations and medical facilities etc., and any proposed development … (1 comments)
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az real estate: 559 E. Rainbow Dr., Chandler, AZ 85249 - 04/09/07 05:00 PM
Home for Sale in Chandler, AZAdorable and Affordable in Prestigious Pinelake Estates! This incredible home has style, comfort, and ease. 3 bedrooms, plus bonus room. Use as Formal Dining/Den/Play Room/??. Feels much larger than square footage. 42' Maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances in kitchen. HUGE storage area under stairs, ample … (0 comments)
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az real estate: 935 S. Colonial Dr., Gilbert, AZ 85296 - 04/09/07 04:50 PM
Home for Sale in Gilbert, AZTuscan on the outside, French Countryside on the inside. The BEST STARTER HOME in Gilbert. Let's start with the upgrades:
diagonal tile downstairstasteful two-tone paintwainscoting in the dining area (never seen in Arizona!)Granite countersMaple cabinetssilent garage door opener for the AMAZING nursery upstairs. Don't forget sunscreens … (0 comments)
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az real estate: Gilbert Rocks!! - 03/27/07 06:53 PM
I felt it time to sing the praises of out little town of Gilbert. When I moved here from PA in the summer of 2005, the front page of our local paper in Philadelphia ranked the fastest growing towns in America. I was surprised and happy to see that Gilbert was #1. I … (0 comments)
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az real estate: Heating Up in AZ - 03/21/07 03:29 PM
Not only is our weather finally warming up to where we like it best, but the real estate market is picking up as well. It's a great time to be buying! Builders still have some inventory homes with tempting incentives. Several of my clients have been able to buy beautiful new … (3 comments)
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az real estate: Ultimate Guide for Commuting From Downtown to the East Valley - 03/21/07 11:08 AM
In the last month I have received three emails from buyers that went something like this:
I am going to be working in Downtown Phoenix. We know we want to live in the East Valley but are wondering how much of a commute it will be to live in a decent sized … (3 comments)
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az real estate: Welcome Home to Pinelake Estates, Chandler, AZ - 03/07/07 09:44 AM
Newlyweds Brent and Kirstin were on a hunt for their first home. They knew they wanted a friendly Phoenix neighborhood, good appreciation, and pretty area. While driving through south Chandler, they took a glance at the numerous green golf courses, lakes, and fabulous shopping. Then they look past it to the empty … (2 comments)
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az real estate: Rainy Day Financing! How does no payments for a year sound? - 03/01/07 12:30 AM
Okay this is crazy but true. A builder in town, a very well known builder, has partnered with a non-profit organization by the name of "Rainy Day". Their point is to encourage responsible home ownership. So if you qualify, low to average income, and want to build a house in the … (5 comments)
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az real estate: What do you sell? Houses? Neighborhoods? Dreams? - 02/26/07 04:16 PM
As recently stated, I have gotten in trouble for suggesting that I help people find family friendly neighborhoods in the Phoenix area. A wise agent from across the country made a statement that went something like, "You aren't selling neighborhoods, you're selling homes. People don't buy the house because the neighborhood … (5 comments)
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az real estate: Agent to attend ABR classes in Flagstaff - 02/25/07 02:39 PM
Darryl L. King, Goodyear AZ, will attend the ABR core course classes this coming week in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Only REALTORS who have met all above requirements and have been awarded the ABR Designation are permitted to call themselves an ABR designee and use the ABR logo.
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az real estate: Agent Earns Master of Real Estate Certification - 02/25/07 02:30 PM
Darryl L. King ACCEPTED TO THE MRE SOCIETYOF THE ARIZONA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Phoenix, Ariz. January 17, 2007 - Darryl L. King, a member of the WEST MARICOPA COUNTY REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (WEMAR) was recently accepted into the MRE (Master of Real Estate) Society by the Arizona Association of REALTORS®.
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az real estate: 3 Facts Every FSBO should know - 02/25/07 02:22 PM
3 FACTS EVERY For Sale By Owner SHOULD KNOW
FACT #1
Real Estate brokerage has been part of our society, and Sellers have been paying full brokerage commissions, for over 200 years.
Would you agree that nothing lasts that long in our society unless there is real value there?
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az real estate: Housing Prices 2006 over 2005 - 02/23/07 10:37 AM
Housing Prices 2006 over 2005
Surprisingly, and amid all the hoopla of a slow market and lower sales volumes, the average price for a home in Phoenix was up slightly in 2006 compared to 2007 according to the ASU Real Estate Center.
By December of 2006 average home prices were $222k compared to … (1 comments)
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az real estate: Cost of Living in the Phoenix area - 02/20/07 11:41 PM
Right about now, half the nation is getting pretty darn sick of snow, ice, and cold. They're thinking about someplace warm, without hurricanes and without earthquakes. Many times that leads you right to Arizona. And why not? Today it was a balmy 62 degrees. I actually broke out a sweater. But … (0 comments)
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az real estate: February Client Letter: A Good Market - 02/19/07 04:00 PM
Greetings! Hope you are happy and healthy. Included in this month's letter, is the infamous "Realtor Calendar". After I didn't reorder them in December, many of you asked when I was sending them out. I took that as a good sign and got them reordered. I hope you enjoy it. I … (0 comments)
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az real estate: Episode 2: Did We Find It Already?! - 02/19/07 10:52 AM
As previously mentioned in Episode 1, John and Jane were ready to go on their first day of house hunting. With two small children and Grandma in town, we were only allotted 2 hours for our venture. That meant we decided to forgo fixer uppers in North Mesa where John works, … (0 comments)
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az real estate: Episode 1: John and Jane Get Ready to Go Hunting - 02/15/07 04:19 PM
Since I have many first time home buyers, and many of you are first time home buyers, I thought you might benefit by reading about the experience of others. You'll get to see the search from beginning to ending for a young couple, getting ready to buy their first home. Names … (0 comments)
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az real estate: Top 5 Reasons to Relocate to Gilbert, AZ - 02/15/07 03:50 PM
So, you're hunting around, you've decided on AZ because you're finally sick of cold/earthquakes/hurricanes/floods/out of control housing costs, take your pick. But you're not quite sure of where to settle down and call home.
To help you out in this important decision, I'm going to run a series of the Top … (0 comments)
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az real estate: Median Sales Price is Up, Ditto on the Square Footage - 02/14/07 03:01 PM
ASU Realty Studies has produced their report for the Phoenix-area sales in January. The number of homes that sold fell about 1,000 from December to January. Not a huge suprise since homes that close in January are usually decided on in December. Not too many home shoppers in December.
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az real estate: Does a Funky House Color Bring Down the Funk? - 02/13/07 11:04 PM
An interesting article in today's Arizona Republic talks about a sold home in upscale Ahwatukee that is across the street from a house that is "unusually painted'. The neighbor house sold for nearly asking price, a rare thing in today's buyer's market.
People outside of the Valley may wonder why that is … (0 comments)
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az real estate: Roof Rats and Other Questions to Ask Your AZ Real Estate Agent - 02/12/07 10:39 PM
While looking for a wonderful real estate agent to represent you and your family, there are a few things that will separate a really good AZ agent from the rest.
Do you know where and when the freeway system is building? The Phoenix area freeway system is key to a good … (2 comments)
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az real estate: Will the real Market Value please stand up? - 02/12/07 10:16 PM
With lots of talk of Trulia, Zillow, etc. many home owners and would-be home owners have questions about finding out how much a home is worth. Let's break it down in plain English here.
A home is worth however much someone is willing to pay for it. An appraisal is what a lender … (0 comments)
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az real estate: Gilbert Recreation Classes Ready to Go - 02/07/07 11:48 PM
The City of Gilbert Parks and Recreation Department organizes an incredible amount of classes every year. Ranging from Toddler Sign Language to Mother & Daughter Belly Dancing to Tae Kwon Do, there is something for everyone. Luckily, all at very reasonable costs. The only snag is that everyone in Gilbert, and their … (0 comments)
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az real estate: Downtown Chandler Redesign In The Works - 02/07/07 11:38 PM
The Arizona Republic ran an article today about the plans a development company has to revitalize downtown Chandler, AZ. Desert Viking is a Chandler based company that is known for its renovation of old buildings. However, according to the article the plans call to tear down the old builders and build … (0 comments)
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az real estate: Gilbert Library: Family Festival Month - 02/07/07 04:57 PM
The Gilbert library is celebrating Family Festival Month in February. There will be puppet shows, concerts, and even an Apache family dance performance.
This library is one of my favorites because of the many story times they have for lots of different age groups. They also have lots of computers for kids to … (0 comments)
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az real estate: Top 5 Things to do in Gilbert in the Spring - 02/07/07 04:14 PM
While the rest of the country is recovering from the Deep Freeze, Gilbert AZ is already thawed and ready to play. Spring is probably my favorite season here in Gilbert, mostly because there is so much to do!
Top 5 Activities
Bike rides. Whether your family is big or small, you can't … (0 comments)
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az real estate: Welcome Home to Carino Estates, Chandler, AZ - 02/06/07 10:02 PM
Welcome Home: Carino Estates Near Alma School and Germann in Chandler, Carino Estates is an inviting neighborhood that lands as a top pick. Residents feel safe and welcome in this great Phoenix-area community. Built about six years ago, the friendly neighborhood is new enough to look great and old enough to … (0 comments)
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az real estate: Valley new home market shows signs of stabilzing - 02/01/07 11:28 PM
Following a year of slumping sales, the Valley's new home market is expected to stabilize in 2007 as builders continue to get rid of excess inventory. "2006 activity will cause the industry to pause and recognize that housing in this market area has to be affordable," said RL Brown, publisher of … (1 comments)
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az real estate: A great idea for child friendly Phoenix neighborhoods - 01/26/07 08:56 AM
I am lucky enough to live in one of the great child friendly Phoenix neighborhoods. One of my neighbors is a veteran mom and with one idea, essentially guaranteed that most of us young moms will not be moving from the area for some time. She's made my life easier and … (0 comments)
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az real estate: January's Client Letter: How to make your home a cut above the rest in one phone call - 01/26/07 08:00 AM
Welcome to 2007! I hope you endured the holidays, survived the Deep Freeze, and are now enjoying the real AZ sunshine with your family. This is my favorite time of year, not only is the housing market normal again but I'm negotiating offers while watching the boys at the park. It's … (0 comments)
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az real estate: Update on Commuter Rail Lines - 01/25/07 05:25 PM
From the Arizona Republic:Governor pursues plan for commuter rail lines â€" ADOT is days away from asking bidders to plan a passenger rail line connecting Phoenix and Tucson by Centennial Day, Feb 14, 2012. The arrival of commuter rail in Arizona is not a guarantee because some state law makers oppose … (0 comments)
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az real estate: Old Stone Ranch: Get in While You Can - 12/27/06 10:33 PM
There are few new home communities in the Valley that are still selling homes at a steady clip. Most of them are lacking in at least one area: location, size of home for the money, neighborhood character, and finally decent lot size. One Chandler community has it all and the steady … (0 comments)
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az real estate: Nov. Housing Held Steady - 12/18/06 08:51 PM
From the Arizona Republic:
Nov. housing market in the Valley held steady â€"
Metropolitan Phoenix's housing market continues to show a steady pulse, with prices for existing homes edging up less than 1 percent in November to $259,000. 5,040 homes sold in November, up from the 4,985 sales recorded in October 2006, … (0 comments)
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az real estate: A neighborhood with everything: Arden Park, Chandler, AZ - 12/16/06 01:22 AM
Arden Park, Chandler, AZ
A house bought on a whim becomes a treasured home and community.
Heather Vanacour and her family bought their Chandler home on a whim. Her husband, a recent graduate from law school and scheduled to take the bar exam, didn't have a job. One weekend, "just for fun," … (0 comments)
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az real estate: A wonderful neighborhood: Higley Groves at Morrison Ranch - 12/16/06 01:19 AM
Higley Groves at Morrison Ranch
From Urban Stress to Suburban Relaxation
When Eric and Terri Hirning decided to move their young family to Arizona from San Diego, they were overwhelmed at the decision before them. Terri had put her career as director of marketing for a national wholesaler on hold once … (0 comments)
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az real estate: Great Gilbert Neighorhood: Country Lane - 12/13/06 11:47 PM
Country Lane, Gilbert, AZ Location + Affordability + Friendly Neighbors = Great community! I realize with chagrin, that I haven't even profiled my own neighborhood! How silly is that! Luckily I feel like my neighborhood is quite family friendly and I can easily brag about it. Country Lane is a … (1 comments)
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az real estate: First Time Home Buyer grant money! - 12/13/06 11:43 PM
Here's the deal in a nutshell: If you are a first time home buyer, or haven't owned a home for three years and you make less than $60k, and you want to buy a home in Maricopa County (Phoenix), you can't pass this up.
You will get 3% for a down payment … (3 comments)
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az real estate: Time to Buy? Time to Wait? - 12/13/06 11:35 PM
While this is a pretty constant question when acquaintences find out I'm in real estate, recently it has become more intense. People are noticing that houses are staying on the market a "long" time and prices are coming down to what we now consider more "reasonable". But there is a serious … (1 comments)
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az real estate: Gilbert AZ: Is it really all that? - 12/13/06 11:34 PM
Recently, I've been hearing from prospective buyers and one of the more popular questions is "What's the deal with Gilbert? Is it really that great?" which translates to "Is it really worth the extra cash to buy a house in Gilbert?" To which I have to respond "Quite Frankly, Yes." If … (2 comments)
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az real estate: What is Family Real Estate anyway? - 12/12/06 03:38 PM
Like most families, our day begins with breakfast. Of course, dodging flying oatmeal isn't an issue for most families. For us, it's an almost daily occurrence. As breakfast ends and the boys are let loose on the backyard, I find myself grateful for several aspects of my home. I love that … (0 comments)
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az real estate: We are Real Estate Agents - 12/08/06 12:51 AM
I am a real estate agent in the state of Arizona. I can now assist you in mortgages and real estate. Please visit our new real estate website for Arizona Homes. RE/MAX Integrity Realtors in Arizona.
I am also a mortgage broker licensed to do mortgages in Arizona, California, Colorado, Minnesota and New … (3 comments)
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az real estate: Lakeside Living--Affordable Once Again! - 07/17/06 11:36 PM
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