sun city west: Sun City Arizona Real Estate Barometer - 07/11/08 04:13 PM
Sun City Active Listings 732 Pending 77
(City-Sun City, Subdivision-Sun city
Sun City West Active 521 Pending 48
(City-Sun City West)
Sun City Grand Active 231 Pending 31
(City-Surprise, Subdivision-Sun City Grand)
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sun city west: Sun City Arizona Real Estate Barometer 7/9/08 - 07/09/08 07:06 PM
Sun City Active Listings 731 Pending 75
(City-Sun City, Subdivision-Sun City)
Sun City West Active 521 Pending 48
(City-Sun City West)
Sun City Grand Active 232 Pending 32
(City-Surprise, Subdivision-Sun City Grand)
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sun city west: Sun City Arizona Real Estate Barometer July 9, 2008 - 07/06/08 09:49 PM
Sun City, AZ Active listings 739 Pending 72
(City-Sun City, Subdivision-Sun City)
Sun City West, AZ Active 524 Pending 74
(City-Sun City West)
Sun City Grand, AZ Active 238 Pending 32
(City-Surprise, Subdivision-Sun City Grand)
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sun city west: Real Estate Corner... by Nikolai Realtor, Sun City Arizona - 06/15/08 10:13 PM
Real Estate Corner... by Nikolai Realtor, Sun City Arizona
Q. How Soon After We Put Our House On The Market Should We Start Looking For A New Home?A. Well, that depends on a number of factors. If your current home is owned outright, and you're not making payments on it, … (6 comments)
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sun city west: Sunset in Sun City West - 06/11/08 09:11 AM
The sunshine isn't the only reason to choose Sun City West as your retirement destination. Although it can brag about more than 300 sunny days a year, Sun City also offers a fabulous golf community with affordable homes, low property taxes, amazing recreational opportunities, many houses of worship of all denominations, … (0 comments)
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sun city west: Sun City Grand - Homes Sold December 2007 - 01/29/08 01:39 PM
In December 2007 there were 28 homes sold. These averaged in price between $183,000 and $850,000 and square footages between 1138 and 3389. The average of the 28 homes was $337,346.
If you would like more information about Sun City Grand, please view my website, Don Rich Homes, or don't hesitate to contact … (0 comments)
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sun city west: Sun Cities of Arizona Market Report 2007 - 01/18/08 01:45 PM
2007 Sun Cities Market Report
As you can see, it was not all doom and gloom. I would be lying to imply this is the greatest year ever, but we did sell a lot of homesin spite of the media and mortgage meltdown.
Jim Little, your Sun City REALTOR®
Please visit my … (1 comments)
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sun city west: What Buyers Say... - 11/14/07 12:08 PM
Is this a good time to buy? The answer to this is: It depends. If you are going to buy a home to live in for several years, EMPHATICALLY YES! Prices are low, there are plenty of choices, and interest rates are low. What more can you ask for? Have we … (7 comments)
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sun city west: Sun City West - Adult Community - 10/16/07 11:46 AM
14814 W ANTELOPE DR Sun City West 2851922 $ 245,000
Popular Ventura Model. Immaculate inside & out. Exceptionally well maintained. Features include Bay Window in extended master bedroom, office hobby room, extra storage, sunny kitchen, breakfast area with baywindow, Arizona room, covered extended patio. Formal living/dining area. Desireable location near 4 golf … (0 comments)
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sun city west: Fall Fell! - 09/23/07 06:53 PM
Fall is here!
It may be only for a few days, but this first day of fall was glorious! I'm sure we will have some more triple digit days before Halloween, but today was great.
The people who live in the New England area, upper Midwest, and even in Arizona's mountains mark the … (4 comments)
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sun city west: August 2007 Market Report - 09/19/07 05:07 PM
While the home resale market declined in August Sun City was a bit of a bright spot. Recordings in Sun City for August 2007 units sold were the same as August 2006. Median prices were down somewhat, but the difference may be accounted for by the higher percentage of condos for … (0 comments)
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sun city west: You Have to Live Somewhere, Don't You? - 09/12/07 09:55 PM
Is this a good time to buy a new home?
To know the answer to that question, it is important to ask yourself the following questions first:
Do you plan on living in the home for 3 to 5 years? Do you have a stable job or retirement income? Are rents and rental … (2 comments)
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sun city west: Phoenix and Sun City Area Market Outlook - 09/12/07 09:44 PM
Today's outlook for the Phoenix area, which includes homes for sale in Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Peoria and Glendale Arizona is far better than in much of the nation. Job growth continues at a healthy rate, unemployment is less than the national average, and real income is increasing. Inventory … (0 comments)
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sun city west: A Worthwhile Organization - 09/05/07 02:05 PM
Domestic violence touches all of us. Young, old or in-between, male or female alike.
One of my associates at Ken Meade Realty, Barbara Levy is active in helping Eve's Place, a sanctuary for women and children victimized by domestic violence in the Northwest Valley.
In writing this post, I hope to … (1 comments)
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sun city west: Buying a Home? You Need.... - 08/17/07 02:30 PM
It is a great time to buy!If you are a typical new Arizona resident, you will find that inventories of existing homes are at an all-time high, while prices are 15-20% below recent historical peaks.
"Conforming" loans are still available. Conforming loans includ VA and FHA loans and conventional loans with as … (3 comments)
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sun city west: Can I get a Mortgage Today? - 08/17/07 01:59 PM
Yes!
If you meet the reasonable credit and downpayment standards of the "Conforming" Loan. These loans include:
VA with a maximum loan value of $359,650FHA maximum loan value of $263,160Conventional maximum loan value of $417,000In six of the west Maricopa county area alone, there are 4085 homes for sale today that meet the … (2 comments)
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sun city west: To Many Agents? - 08/13/07 05:24 PM
NAR has reported that in recent years the rate of increase in the number of agents was greater than the increase in homes sold. We now have in excess of one million agents nationwide.
Conventional wisdom would imply that more agents = more competition, which is supposedly good for the final consumers. … (13 comments)
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sun city west: Mortgage Update 8/10/07 - 08/10/07 11:35 AM
Yesterday, Freddie Mac (the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation) reported that mortgage rates were at a 2 month low.
30 Year fixed rates averaged 6.59%, down from last month's rate of 6.68% and the year's high of 6.74%.Freddie Mac also reported 15 year fixed rates at 6.26% from last month's rate of … (0 comments)
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sun city west: CANCER CENTER PICKS GOODYEAR, AZ FOR NEW HOSPITAL - 07/31/07 11:15 AM
SURPRISE, BUCKEYE, LITCHFIELD, SUN CITY WEST, SUN CITY, SUN CITY GRAND, GLENDALE, PEORIA, PHOENIX, AZ.
From the Arizona Republic, a Cancer Center Hospital has picked Goodyear, Az to build a new hospital. It will be a Cancer Treatment Center. They will be located close to the Banner Estrella Medical Center. Located in … (2 comments)
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sun city west: New-home market dips in Phoenix, Valley still in nation's top 5 - 07/31/07 10:58 AM
From the Arizona Republic, reports that home building in metropolitan Phoenix continues to stumble, with permits dropping 23 percent from last year. But it's not all bad news as we remain among the nation's leading housing markets. Phoenix, Arizona ranks No. 4 among the top five new-home markets nationwide, according to the … (0 comments)
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sun city west: Thoughts on the Flat Housing Market, and Mortgage Crunch - 07/29/07 11:42 AM
The housing market in my area is spotty, with Sun City and Surprise homes selling at a slightly increasing rate, while Sun City West, Peoria and Glendale flat. Prices are, in,fact, down from the 2005 record prices. Inventory is high in all areas, and the "I'll sell if I get my outrageous … (4 comments)
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sun city west: TWO NEW HOTELS WOO BALLPLAYERS TO SURPRISE - 07/28/07 04:37 PM
SURPRISE, AZ, SUN CITY WEST, SUNCITY WEST, AZ. NEW HOMES IN SURPRISE,
SPRING TRAINING BASEBALL IN SURPRISE, ARIZONA WITH THE TEXAX RANGERS AND KANSAS CITY ROYALS IS THE ENVY OF EVERYONE WITH THE NEW STATE OF ART PRACTICE FIELDS AND BALL FIELD IN SURPRIZE, AZ.
HOLIDAY IN EXPRESS WILL OPEN WITH 117 … (0 comments)
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sun city west: Seller's, Use a Lockbox or Not - 07/25/07 04:13 PM
In Arizona, the typical listing agreement will include specific permission to do 2 things.
First, permission to put up a for sale sign. For most people with homes for sale this is a given, of course they want a sign. In Sun City and Sun City West, these signs are the … (3 comments)
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sun city west: News From Surprise - 07/21/07 05:00 PM
Growing, Growing Grown!
Forbes.com reports that Surprise Arizona is the third-fastest-growing suburb in America according the the Arizona Republic. In the same article, the Republic says that Money magazine rated Surprise AZ as first in the nation for the rate of new job growth.
Four of the top ten fast growing suburbs were … (2 comments)
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sun city west: NEW LISTING OF HOME IN SUN CITY GRAND, SURPRISE, ARIZONA - 07/21/07 04:29 PM
JUST LISTED A CHARMING TWO BEDROOM HOME IN PRIVATE CUL-DE-SAC LOT WITH MANY UPGRADES BUT PRICED TO SELL QUICKLY TO SETTLE ESTATE. HOME IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND CAN BE PREVIEWED BY THE BELOW WEB CONNECTION.
http://www.realestateshows.com/187427
Sam Ratliff
Re/Max Integrity Realtors
Sun City West, Az.
web: http://samuelratliff.com
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sun city west: Forbes: Valley home to four of nation's 10 fastest-growing suburbs - 07/21/07 04:16 PM
Forbes: Valley home to four of nation's 10 fastest-growing suburbs, from the Business Journal of Phoenix, reports that according to a survey released this week by Forbes magazine, Buckeye,Arizona. Surprise, Arizona. Goodyear, Arizona and Avondale, Arizona all come in the top 10 fastest growing suburbs in the U.S., according to Census … (0 comments)
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sun city west: BUILDINGS AND HOMES ARE STILL SELLING WELL IN PHOENIX, AZ - 07/18/07 03:34 PM
Collier Center sells for nearly $177 million, from the Phoenix Arizona Republic, reports that the 23-story Colliers Center building in downtown Phoenix, az has sold for $176.8 million, the biggest office sale in the Valley's history. The sale shows that Phoenix continues to be an attractive market for investors, said Jim … (0 comments)
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sun city west: SUN CITY WEST PRO BOWLER'S TOURNAMENT IN SUN CITY WEST, ARIZONA - 07/18/07 03:14 PM
SUN CITY WEST, AZ. SURPRISE ARIZONA, SUN CITY GRAND, PEORIA, GLENDALE, BUCKEYE, LITCHFIELD
JULY WAS THE MONTH FOR THE SECOND PRO PBA WEST REGIONAL TOURNAMENT HELD IN SUN CITY WEST, ARIZONA. SUN CITY WEST BOWLING LANES (36 LANES) ARE PERFECT FOR THE PRO BOWLING TOURNAMENT. CALLED THE JOHNSON LANES HAMMER OPEN, TOP … (0 comments)
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sun city west: Thoughts on Today's Real Estate News (7/15/07) - 07/15/07 01:01 PM
In today's Arizona Republic, Cathrine Reagor reports a few things of interest to home buyers and home sellers.
New home building continues to slow.Condo sales are bucking the trend. Sales of existing condos are up about 8%.Short sales continue to rise.Regarding number 1, good news for sellers of existing homes, they do … (0 comments)
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sun city west: The Monsoon is Coming, Is Your Home Ready? - 07/14/07 11:48 AM
As if triple digit heat isn't enough, in Arizona, July is the start of the monsoon season.
The monsoon season is a change in weather caused by a seasonal change in the wind direction. Here that means the wind direction no longer typically comes from the west, but now from the … (2 comments)
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sun city west: DEVELOPER REMAKES SUN VALLEY PARKWAY - 07/12/07 06:40 PM
The first article, Development remakes Sun Valley Parkway, from the Arizona Republic, reports that Tartesso, Buckeye's third largest master-planned community is spurring growth along the Sun Valley Parkway west of the White Tank Mountains. About 900 of the planned 50,000 homes in Tartesso's nearly 13,000 acres have been finished. The development … (0 comments)
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sun city west: NEW ECONOMY IN YEAR 2009 - 07/08/07 04:30 PM
SUN CITY WEST, SUN CITY WEST HOMES, SUN CITY, SUN CITY HOMES, SUN CITY GRAND, SURPRISE NEW HOMES
THE TALK GOING AROUND TOWN IS THE NEW 17 MEDICAL LAB'S OR MEDICAL BUSINESS THAT WILL BE OPEN BY 2009 IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA. WOW, WHAT A CLEAN BUSINESS FOR OUR ENVIROMENT TO HELP WITH … (0 comments)
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sun city west: PHOENIX ARIZONA NEW HOMES IN MAY'S MARKET - 07/08/07 04:02 PM
PHOENIX ARIZONA
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PHOENIX ARIZONA, SUN CITY WEST ARIZONA, SURPRISE ARIZONA,
NEW HOME BUILDERS
Reports
from May in the Phoenix market told us that there were 3,135 new home sales
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sun city west: Summer in the (Sun) City - 06/22/07 03:20 PM
Summer is here! At last the coffee I left in the car is still as warm at 5:00PM as it was when I left it there in the morning.
Besides heat, Summer brings some other nice things to Sun City. The quail babies don't hatch before the days are in the triple … (2 comments)
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sun city west: Rewarding Moments as a Sun City AZ Realtor - 06/07/07 05:48 PM
One of the most rewarding things about a career in real estate is the people you get to meet and work with. Not just coworkers in your office, or the local title/escrow officers and loan originators, but the agents, escrow and title experts, notaries, loan officers, stagers, trainers etc. from around … (0 comments)
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sun city west: Housing Prices Flat--Good News? - 06/03/07 03:19 PM
In Cathrine Reagor's column in todays Arizona Republic, it was reported that housing prices were stable, indeed flat in Arizona at this time.
Good news? You bet! Our neighbor to the west has some real problems in the resale real estate market. Ms. Reagor announced that 22 out of 26 home markets … (3 comments)
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sun city west: Good News, More Jobs - 06/02/07 02:35 PM
Yesterday, the Department of Labor announced that the number of new jobs created in May was almost double the number created in April.
This is good for the outlook for sales of both family homes and retirement homes. Families may be able to start moving up at last, freeing up the older … (2 comments)
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sun city west: Active Rain Rocks - 05/31/07 04:13 PM
Even though I have been with AR for several months, it took me until April to write a blog entry and start commenting with any regularity.
Until a month ago, I could never find myself or my website on Google. On April 24, I finally did it! I wrote about it … (5 comments)
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sun city west: Lockboxes: Do You Use Them? Should You? - 05/26/07 01:35 PM
In the May 12 issue of Arizona Republic, sydicated columnist Ilyce Glink said that listing agents should not use lockboxes. Each showing should be accompanied by the listing agent, that this is how they should justify the commissions charged.
Since I feel that the best thing a listing agent can do is … (10 comments)
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sun city west: SUN CITY AND SUN CITY WEST ARIZONA APRIL 2007 RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE RESULTS – SINGLE FAMILY HOMES - 05/14/07 08:34 AM
As of the end of April 2007, I monitored the sales activity for the following zip codes in Sun City and Sun City West Arizona. The results were as follows:
If you have any questions about the real estate market in Sun City and Sun City West Arizona, please contact me … (0 comments)
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sun city west: SURPRISE ARIZONA APRIL 2007 RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE RESULTS – SINGLE FAMILY HOMES - 05/14/07 08:31 AM
As of the end of April 2007, I monitored the sales activity for the following zip codes in Surprise Arizona. The results were as follows:
STATUS ZIP CODE QUANTITY AVG LIST PRICE AVG SALE PRICE
If you have any questions about the real estate market in Surprise Arizona, please contact me at … (0 comments)
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sun city west: Sun City Grand - Impressive Active Adult Community - 02/26/07 12:45 PM
I've recently updated my Sun City Grand page on my website www.donrichhomes.com. I thought I would update my blog with many of the great features of this community. Even though the community is sold out for new homes, I continue to be impressed with number of amenities available in Sun City Grand. The data in this blog … (0 comments)
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sun city west: Sun City Information - 02/26/07 11:38 AM
One phenomenon noticeable in the Phoenix metro area has been the significant challenges Sellers face when competing with a Builder who essentially offers more, for less.
Resales in built out areas continue to hold their value, while resales in areas that compete with Builders are finding that the market value based on … (4 comments)
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sun city west: Is Now the Time to Buy a Home? - 01/18/07 03:06 PM
The magic question... Is now the time to purchase the home of your dreams? I wish I had a nickel for every time I have been asked this question over the last 12 months. During the housing boom of 2004 and 2005, Realtors were screaming for more homes to come on … (1 comments)
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sun city west: Sun City Electronic Relocation Guide - 11/05/06 08:42 AM
The home page for the Northwest Valley Chamber of Commerce (Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Youngtown, El Mirage) is: http://www.northwestvalley.com/Click on Relocation Information on the top menu bar to reach the next screen with Quick Links to:Churches Education & Healthcare Employment Local Newspapers Helpful Phone Numbers Top EmployersClick on Visitor Information on the top menu bar to reach the … (1 comments)
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