homes arizona real estate: Trading Places - I'll Buy Your's If You'll Buy Mine! Sellers!!! A Novel Way to Promote Your Home For Sale! - 10/12/08 09:40 PM
Recently, the home that I've listed - shown below - has sold. BUT it sold in a really novel way - at least for me. The home is beautiful. Well maintained, lots of upgrades, about 1800 square feet, vaulted ceilings, three car garage and a fenced in pool. To see and … (11 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: A Day Trip from Mesa, Arizona - The Petrified Forest - Part II - 09/16/08 09:50 PM
As I shared with everyone in my last post, my husband and I traveled north and east of Mesa, Arizona - about four hours to the spectacular Petrified National Forest Park with pristine views and vibrant colors. I shot so many pictures that I had to break this post into three … (23 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: A Day Trip from Mesa, Arizona - Route 66 - Holbrook, Arizona - Part Two - 09/13/08 11:35 PM
Located just four hours north and east of Mesa, Arizona, is Holbrook, Arizona. Lots of history here, and I will share.
As my husband and I drove into Holbrook, we pulled into a gas station on the corner of 77 and Route 66. As he was putting gas in the car, … (9 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: Scottsdale, Arizona Police Department Twittering or is it Tweeting? A Wave of the Future? - 09/06/08 11:36 PM
I thought this was really cool. For those of you who don't tweet yet, or even for those of you who do - what a great idea to be a follower of the police department in your area. Apparently the city of Scottsdale and the fire department have decided to tweet … (17 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: Mesa, Arizona - Home Listed at $269,000 - Under Contract in Crosspointe! - 09/05/08 10:29 PM
My beautiful listing in the community of Crosspointe just went under contract this past week! Inspections are done, appraisal, and we're on our way. Upgraded to the nines with granite in the kitchen AND the bathroons, new stainless appliances, fireplace, plantation shutters, new carpet and ceramic tile and four bedrooms.
This … (11 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: Tempe, Arizona - Free Wood As a Result of Our Monsoon! - 09/05/08 09:32 PM
Free firewood is available as a direct result of the monsoon storm last week. More than 170 mesquite, cottonwood, pine and eucalyptus trees were lost in Tempe Beach Park, downtown and the surrounding areas.
Those wishing to stock up for their wood burning fireplaces and firepits, can stop by on Saturday … (15 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: Sarah Palin is a Woman to Be Reckoned with!!! She has my vote!!! - 09/03/08 11:00 PM
I just watched Sarah Palin's moving speech. I normally don't jump on the band wagon about politics, but she was unreal!! Fabulous, wonderful, self-assured, witty, beautiful and hopefully our next Vice President. As a woman, she makes me proud! Loved her as soon as I heard her last week, but tonight! … (30 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport - Soon to Be Offering Flights to To/From Redmond, Oregon - 09/02/08 11:17 PM
Allegiant Air once again opens up more flights out of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Beginning on October 24, 2008, Allegiant Air offers non-stop air service between Redmond, Oregon and Mesa Arizona. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is easily accessible to the east valley, quickly adding more and more flights. Allelgiant Air fares are very … (7 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: Mesa, Arizona ~ Two More Home Builders in Trouble - 08/29/08 10:28 PM
The other day, I shared a list posted on the website of the Arizona Department of Real Estate of builders having financial difficulties. Today, there were two articles for two separate builders in our Phoenix Valley filing bankruptcy - Chapter 11.....
1. Woodside Homes based out of Utah which have several … (8 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: A Day Trip from Mesa, Arizona - Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, Arizona - 08/27/08 11:33 PM
I have another "day trip" to share. This is just about an hour and forty minutes straight north of east Mesa, Arizona. Another spectacular place in our Arizona desert. I had to climb down 90 steps to reach the Waterfall Trail. Going down? Not bad!! Coming back up? Well, how about … (7 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: St. Mary's Food Bank Offering Groceries for $30 - Worth $100.00 - Open to General Public - 08/25/08 11:33 PM
Arizona is such a special state, and Phoenix Valley offers such great assistance to those struggling economically.
With the cost of groceries these day, I found this very cool deal....St. Mary's Food Bank Club is offering groceries worth $100+ for $30. No identification is required - this food packages are open … (18 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: Mesa, Arizona- Arizona Has a Home Buyers' Bill of Rights! - 08/25/08 07:45 PM
I just discovered this really cool document entitled the Home Buyers' Bill of Rights for home buyers and renters in Mesa, Arizona. The Bill of Rights' for consumers in Arizona begins with a statement as follows:
"THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE, IN COOPERATION WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND THE PUBLIC, CREATED … (6 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: A Day Trip from Mesa, Arizona - Montezuma Castle! - 08/25/08 12:02 AM
I've shared several places to visit in Arizona - all within two or three hours of Mesa, Arizona. I call them my day trips. Granted, you might want to stop overnight somewhere, but you don't "have" to. You can actually go to Montezuma's Castle, near Camp Verde, just north of the … (12 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: New Earth Fissures Plaguing Pinal County and Maricopa County, Arizona - 08/23/08 05:55 PM
Those of us living in the Phoenix Valley, are well aware of the fissures running throughout various parts of our valley. The Arizona Geological Society has just completed updated maps from April showing new fissures in Queen Creek in Maricopa and Pinal County. I've included a link "here" for access to … (10 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: What About Those Granite Countertops? Could They Contain Radon? - 08/23/08 03:38 PM
I received an email from a homebuyer just yesterday asking me whether I'd heard anything about problematic radon in kitchen granite countertops. I replied that I had not heard, but would do some research. I was surprised when I googled it because there were several articles dealing with that issue, most … (17 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: I'm a word woman! Do you ever say....???? - 08/22/08 10:21 PM
Lisa Heindel used a term today in her most recently "featured" post that I just heard the other day from my daughter. Have you noticed how challenging verbiage can be:
Some examples from today:
You know what I mean? (Of COURSE I know what you mean - why do I have … (25 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: 21 traits that draw me in! They want me to get to know you better! What are some of your choices and musts? - 08/22/08 03:27 PM
I've been thinking as I read comments from Active Rainers. There are so many here that I enjoy and consider friends. I started to ask myself what was so special about those individuals, and I started a list. I am a list maker, after all...anyone else? I've included other traits that … (17 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: Mesa, Arizona - Monsoons in Arizona from mid-June to mid-September - 08/21/08 10:55 PM
We now have a "monsoon season" in Arizona. Yes, we have awesome monsoons.....Our season now runs from the middle of June to the middle of September. Prior to this year, we knew our monsoon season was here after we experienced three consecutive days of 55 degree dewpoint. That still happens, but … (13 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: Do You Need To Recycle your Phone, Batteries, Paint, Plastic Bottles? Don't Know Where To Go? I'll Tell You Here! - 08/02/08 03:36 PM
I found a really good website that will provide you with the information you need to recycle just about anything. You simply plug in your zip code, what you want to recycle, and voila, Earth911.com will provide the answer. This website also provides a plethora of other great information.
Since I … (8 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: Active Rain - FireFox vs. Internet Explorer???? What are your thoughts and problems with each? - 07/14/08 03:08 PM
I've had several people let me know they were having a challenge reading and/or commenting on my blog posts. It dawned on me recently that I've pretty much switched over entirely to FireFox for posting on Active Rain, or else it doesn't work right.
I received a note from someone just … (66 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: Is the AmeriDream and Nehemiah Down Payment Assistance in Arizona Going Away? - 07/10/08 01:34 PM
I was reading an article this morning regarding the down payment assistance offered to many FHA borrowers in Arizona. It seems there is some debate as to doing away with or keeping the AmeriDream and/or Nehemiah program. Typically first time home buyers use the FHA program because only 3% is required … (25 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: Horse Property in Waddell, Arizona - 10 Acres Irrigated - 06/22/08 11:03 PM
This property is awesome!!! Very few properties with this much acreage in the Phoenix, Arizona Valley. Located at the foothills of the White Tank Mountains with amazing views, grandfathered irrigation rights AND it can be split. Presently zone R-43. Waddell is a beautiful and rural community with beautiful tree-lined streets, irrigation … (8 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: The New "Buy" and "Bail" ~ Does This Make Sense? Why or Why Not? - 06/13/08 04:52 PM
Okay, I've been away for a few days - reading and working. As I was reading an article in the Wall Street Journal describing this tactic of buying a less expensive home in your neighborhood, and then letting your bigger, more expensive home go back to the lender, I was shocked … (92 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: Mesa, Arizona - Fabulous home with upgrades throughout! - 06/10/08 04:42 PM
This jewel of a home is located in a wonderful part of Mesa. Near the 202 and the 60 freeways, in the Mountain View high school district and Poston Junior High, and literally minutes away from shopping malls, Costco, golf courses, and more.
Beautifully upgraded with granite in kitchen AND bathrooms … (12 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: Mary is Getting Really Tired!!! It's Time To Replace Her With a New Model!!! - 04/24/08 03:49 PM
Are you wondering about Mary? Who is she? Why is she tired? Why would I want to replace her? Well, she is my three year-old computer! She is very tired, she is complaining, and it's time I thought about updating her. She has been giving me boot-up problems, wants to take … (24 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: 7420 North 181st Avenue, Waddell, Arizona 85355 - 04/13/08 06:14 PM
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homes arizona real estate: Horse Property with irrigated land and acreage - Waddell, Arizona 85355 - Western Edge of Phoenix, Arizona - 04/13/08 05:45 PM
Just REDUCED TO $425,000!!! Stellar Property!!! Horse Property, Irrigated, Acreage and Mountain Views in the foothills of the White Tank Mountains, Phoenix, Arizona.
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homes arizona real estate: 7623 North Perryville Road, Waddell, Arizona - 04/04/08 06:25 PM
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homes arizona real estate: Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Stats as of March 8, 2008! - 03/08/08 07:15 PM
I'm trying out my new found graph talents and providing information to consumers about the Phoenix Valley real market. One large area is the Mesa, Arizona market. I am including all listings - townhomes, apartment homes, and family homes in this survey of available listings. I am including Sold as of January … (6 comments)
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homes arizona real estate: A HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!!! THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK!! I FINALLY DID IT!! - 03/06/08 03:00 PM
Okay, okay, now that I have your attention ;-), many of you know that I've been in the process of opening my own brokerage. WELL AS OF TODAY - yes TODAY!!! I'm officially THE BROKER of HOMES ARIZONA REAL ESTATE LLC.
In early December 2007 I wrote a post about my thoughts … (53 comments)
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