A Silly Post! From A Seasoned Active Rainer! Where do I? Post my Photographs for Localism?

Okay, sorry, but I wanted to share some photos - other than those contained in a post of my area and surrounding areas. I noted awhile back that due to gaming for the points, no more points were given for those photos - duh! - I didn't even know about it, but regardless, I would love to post some of my fabulous local and Arizona photographs! That post is how I found out about that area of Localism! AND another thing. How do I find all of my Localism posts so that I can tie a link to those posts in my blogs? I can't find that section either!

I do like this section to my right that provides more "info." Just saw that one today. Of course, I haven't posted in about a week now - nothing specific to say.

Please share how to add my photos. I've looked and can't find it. ;-)

Thinking about relocating to Mesa, Arizona or the Phoenix Valley? Call me at: 480.216-3334 for information on purchasing or selling a home in Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns. OR email me: Teri@TeriEllis.com. OR visit one of my websites: HomesAzRE.com, MoveToSunnyAz, or AzLadyInRed.com, for photos of models, floorplans, new construction, resale and more.

Is this Spam or Not? I've gotten No less than six of these just today. Anyone else?

These feel like spam to me......the agents have minimal points, and it seems as if someone has found a way to shoot a group of purported referrals. I cannot be the ONLY one getting these. I've been deleting them all day, and in fact sent a couple two or three to the Rain Gods..........and now I get another. They all seem to be similar in nature with a different referrer.

Okay, what's up with this. Any ideas? Someone is definitely gaming the system. If you are one of the ones that is doing this, STOP IT!!!!

Thinking about relocating to Mesa, Arizona or the Phoenix Valley? Call me at: 480.216-3334 for information on purchasing or selling a home in Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns. OR email me: Teri@TeriEllis.com. OR visit one of my websites: HomesAzRE.com, MoveToSunnyAz, or AzLadyInRed.com, for photos of models, floorplans, new construction, resale and more.

Gold Canyon, Arizona - Superstition Foothills - 4940 South Las Mananitas Trail - FOR SALE!!

Superstition Foothills - Gold Canyon, Arizona

1840 South Las Mananitas, Gold Canyon, AZ 85218 View Map

Beautifully decorated, this home is sitting on a prime lot. Views to the front foothills, views from the back, and views of the Superstition Mountains. The back of the home has view fencing looking onto a natural wash. Hiking trails are plentiful in this community, and one can be accessed across the street from the home. There is a community pool and spa, and plenty of great views wherever you drive in this wonderful area.

Entering the home, you will find a separate formal dining and living area, a great family room kitchen combination, and a downstairs master bedroom.

Upstairs are two more bedrooms as well as a HUGE bonus room with room for entertaining. Room for an additional bedroom instead of utilizing the entire space. And did I mention the views?

Custom painting throughout the home, tastefully decorated and literally a show piece.

Upgraded flooring including carpet and pad, granite countertops in kitchen, and maple cabinets along with a new stainless steel sink.

Located just eight miles from east Mesa, this home is within reach of major hospitals, shopping and more. Seeing is believing. Furniture may be included. Call today!!!

Details

Asking Price:

499,000

MLS:

2980624

Sq. Feet:

2787

Lot Size:

7700

Bedrooms:

3

Bathrooms:

2.5

# of Floors:

2

HOA/Maintenance Fees:

43

Garage Size:

3

Subdivision:

Desert Trails at Superstition Foothills

Year Built:

2001

Property Features

- Range/Oven
- Sink Disposal
- Full Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Washer/Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Patio

- Grass Lawn
- Yard
- Fenced Yard
- Secluded Setting
- Central A/C
- Central Heat
- Walk-in closet
- Tile floor
- Family room

- Living room
- Bonus/rec room
- Dining Room
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless steel appliances
- Laundry area - inside
- Koi Pond
- View fencing
- Mountain views

Superstition Foothills Amenities

- Swimming Pool(s)

- Recreation Center

- Heated swinming pool

Contact Info

Teri Ellis, Realtor
Broker, ABR, CRS, ePRO, GRI, MRE

Dir 480.216-3334
Email | Website

Mesa, Arizona Home in Alta Mesa - 5803 E. Jacaranda Street! Stellar Home!

Alta Mesa Beauty!

5803 East Jacaranda Street, Mesa, AZ 85205 View Map

Pictures simply cannot do this home justice! The minute you drive up, you are taken in. Well manicured green lawn, trees, flowers, and shrubbery. As you enter the front door, you will feel as though you are in a model home! Take note of the beautiful hardwood floors throughout home, except for bathrooms and laundry; 4" baseboards throughout; the custom lighting and ceiling fans; the custom paint throughout; custom stonework around kitchen counter, fireplace and in master bath. As you proceed into the kitchen and family room area, you will be awarded with a wonderful family area with a fireplace, open kitchen area with extended counter space and cabinets and dining in kitchen. Visiting the other side of the home, you will be treated to adorable little girl's bedroom and playroom, and then on to the master retreat with a bay window. In the backyard, is a fenced in pebble tech pool, play area with artificial grass, covered sandbox, swing, covered patio, stone impressions over patio and pool deck. All of this and an RV gate with added cement slab on side of home and walkway.

What more can I say? This is a perfect 10!!

Details

Asking Price:

324,000

MLS:

2980172

Sq. Feet:

1790

Lot Size:

6660

Bedrooms:

3

Bathrooms:

2

# of Floors:

1

HOA/Maintenance Fees:

17

Garage Size:

3

Subdivision:

Alta Mesa - Stone Canyon

Year Built:

1999

Contact Info

Teri Ellis, Realtor
Broker, ABR, CRS, ePRO, GRI, MRE

Dir 480.216-3334
Email | Website

Thinking about relocating to Mesa, Arizona or the Phoenix Valley? Call me at: 480.216-3334 for information on purchasing or selling a home in Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns. OR email me: Teri@TeriEllis.com. OR visit one of my websites: HomesAzRE.com, MoveToSunnyAz, or AzLadyInRed.com, for photos of models, floorplans, new construction, resale and more.

Arizona's RE Blogging Network Meeting - All of our Active Rain Friends - HUGE SUCCESS!

Candace Robinson and friends outdid themselves. I'm sure she will share photos, videos, and a beautifully designed article, but I wanted to share my thoughts:

1.  It was a lot of fun! I got to meet - personally - Candace, Paul, Nick, Mike from Tucson, Shaliesh, Doreen, Callie, and more. There were a ton of people in attendance.

2.  We did have a lot of potential bloggers, and so it was an ongoing Active Rain event. Helping each other to learn.

3.  Jay Thompson was there to share some of his successes, including his recent interview in the Phoenix Magazine. I believe it was March or April issue. A whole spread on him and how successful his blog is at: PhoenixRealEstateGuy.com.

4.  Several of us took pictures, and I'll share some of mine with this post, but I'm looking forward to seeing those of the remainder of the group. I just THREW this together.......no red fonts, nothing, wanted you all to see it right away! ;-)

 Jay Thompson 

Jay, Me and Mike of Tucson 

Notice how I got into all of the photos? Wonder how that happened on my camera? ;-)

This is our Candace!!! (photo by Mike Jones) (she didn't like the one "I" took.) ;-)

Paul, Jay, Nick, Candace 

Paul speaking 

Shailesh 

Mike of Tucson 

Wrapping up - Jay 

Thinking about relocating to Mesa, Arizona or the Phoenix Valley? Call me at: 480.216-3334 for information on purchasing or selling a home in Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns. OR email me: Teri@TeriEllis.com. OR visit one of my websites: HomesAzRE.com, MoveToSunnyAz, or AzLadyInRed.com, for photos of models, floorplans, new construction, resale and more.

Mary is Getting Really Tired!!! It's Time To Replace Her With a New Model!!!

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 up to 24 hours to do a backup, tells me that she isn't reading my battery backup, tells me I have no printer which requires that I reboot and bring back the printer, and much, much and more. Basically I am getting those red flag warnings! I'm sure we've ALL been there, huh? Well, this time I'm not ignoring her, I am believing what she is trying to tell me. Shhhhh, don't tell her, but she is going to be replaced!!!

I do not want to learn Vista overnight. I do not want to have to try and work while I'm trying to learn a new computer and figure out where all of the "stuff" is........... so......... I decided it was time to get rid of the old and bring in the new bigger, faster, newer, super computer for 2008!!!

I contacted my computer guru, Andre Morris of Leo Polus, who recently joined Active Rain and, in fact, has written a post entitled: "Can You Compete With a Quad-Core CPU." He is very tech savvy, a website designer, and is my life saver, so I'd love for everyone on the Rain to welcome him as we always do - newcomers!!! Just drop by his post and give him a shout out welcome! ;-)

I'll keep you posted on my new faster than ever computer!!! When it gets here..............;-)

Thinking about relocating to Mesa, Arizona or the Phoenix Valley? Call me at: 480.216-3334 for information on purchasing or selling a home in Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns. OR email me: Teri@TeriEllis.com. OR visit one of my websites: HomesAzRE.com, MoveToSunnyAz.com, or AzLadyInRed, for photos of models, floorplans, new construction, resale and more.

Brainstorming - Why Do You Blog? What Do You Blog? How to Get Started Blogging? Plus???

As many of you know, the Arizona Real Estate Blog Network - founded by our very own Candace Robinson - will be having our first meeting next Thursday, April 24th - 9-10:30 a.m. to discuss the Hows, Whys and Whats of blogging.

I thought it might be interesting to get some input from our Active Rain Bloggers as to why blogging is so important, how to get started, and what to blog about. Sharing this type of information here on the Rain can be helpful and useful to all who reside here. Then, we can take your tidbits of insights back to our networking meeting. Brainstorming can be the segway into greater ideas!

1. How did you get started blogging?

2. Why do you blog?

3. What are some subjects about which you blog?

4. Which blogs seem to generate more interest?

5. What, Why, How, ?????

There will be a few people you might recognize at the Az Blogging Network Meeting on Thursday, such as:

I think it should be fun and very educational. We all get to finally meet each other in person!! So if any of you can join us, we'd love to see you there. Feel free to bring a guest, but just let Candace know as indicated on her invitation. See you there!!!

Thinking about relocating to Mesa, Arizona or the Phoenix Valley? Call me at: 480.216-3334 for information on purchasing or selling a home in Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns. OR email me: Teri@TeriEllis.com. OR visit one of my websites: HomesAzRE.com, MoveToSunnyAz, or AzLadyInRed, for photos of models, floorplans, new construction, resale and more.

Mesa Arizona Crime Stats - Crime Drops As Public and Police Talk! 2007-2008

For those living in Mesa, Arizona and those thinking of moving to Mesa, credit for a large crime drop apparently is attributed, at least in part, to Mesa police Chief George Gascón who first came to the city from Los Angeles in July 2006. The East Valley Tribune reported today, April 16, 2008, that the Mesa Police Department's policy on discussing officer-involved shootings was simple: 
    "We didn't talk to anybody," Gascón said. 
    Because Gascón believes that an informed community is a safer community, he began holding public meetings not only for officer-involved shootings, but also after every violent incident. 
    Mesa's crime rate is its lowest in 10 years, Gascón announced Tuesday during a news conference at the police department. Last year, 48.1 people out of every 1,000 became victims of crimes, compared with 77.6 five years ago. That trend appears to be continuing in 2008, with crimes down 8.5 percent this year from where they were last year. 
      "We have not had better communication with the community in the 22 years I've been here," assistant police chief John Meza said."

A graph comparing the crime stats are below.  A complete read of the article can be found here:

As a resident of Mesa, Arizona, it is important to me to be aware of what is going on in and around my community. Lower crime rates are important when deciding whether or not to move into this area or not. Many of the crimes committed in Mesa, are generally in the western half of Mesa - which is older. There are duplexes and multiple housing units which is important to those commuting as well as those investing.

Mesa plans to revitalize much of the area, and there are many great stores, forums, and shopping and light rail is planned for the west side. West Mesa is much closer to downtown Phoenix and the 101 and 202.

Great investment opportunities are still available in Mesa - east or west, south or north. It is a huge metropolitan area, and a great place to live!!!

Thinking about relocating to Mesa, Arizona or the Phoenix Valley? Call me at: 480.216-3334 for information on purchasing or selling a home in Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns. OR email me: Teri@TeriEllis.com. OR visit one of my websites: HomesAzRE.com, MoveToSunnyAz, or AzLadyInRed, for photos of models, floorplans, new construction, resale and more.

Stuff to Do in Arizona!! My Photos of our day at the Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, and the Butterfly Exhibit as Promised! I REACHED 100,000 POINTS! YES!!!

I wanted to share something special for my 100,000 points day! Last night I noticed that I was nearing 100,000 points, and then today, voila, there it was - over 100,000! It can be done before you even notice it is happening. I think this will be my 157th post, I've made over 3,319 comments, received 2,678 comments, and have been posting fairly regularly for a year on April 11th. I had posted a few here and there and joined in July 2006, but didn't really jump in the water until a year ago, and I went head first.

Wow!! Where did the time go? AND may I tell you how much I've learned? I'll have to do a part two of my post Rain-Tips-and-Pieces which was featured recently since I've learned so much more since I originally shared that post.

I recently presented a post sharing my experience at the beautiful Botanical Gardens in Phoenix at the corner of, Tempe and Scottsdale with the promise to share the photos. This presentation is of the Butterfly gardens and exhibit only.

If ONLY I would have had the Flip Video while I was touring the butterfly exhibit!!! ;-) The butterflies were amazing, and it was so cool seeing so many of them. Short story, I had set my photos up, prepared the slideshow, but only part of them loaded up - I even identified the butterflies! ;-) Seriously! SO, I decided I would take advantage of the slideshow availability on Picasa - which I've had forever and is free - and share all of them with you. Be prepared, there are quite a few of them, but hopefully you'll be able to see how beautiful this particular part of Arizona is. We have so many things to see and do, and I'm looking forward to sharing them on my FLIP very soon.

I hope you enjoy the photos......

Thinking about relocating to Mesa, Arizona or the Phoenix Valley? Call me at: 480.216-3334 for information on purchasing or selling a home in Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns. OR email me: Teri@TeriEllis.com. OR visit one of my websites: HomesAzRE.com, MoveToSunnyAz, or AzLadyInRed, for photos of models, floorplans, new construction, resale and more.