Sun City West real estate absorption rate, the rate that it will take to sell off the current inventory of homes in the community, is 45 weeks. Sun City WestReal Estate Market Update 5/24/2009 Total Listings 450 New Listings 5 Back-on-the Market 10 Price Changes 17 Pending Sales 24 Conditional & Contingent  1 Sold/Closed 17 Golf Course Property Listings 65 OFF the Golf Course 385 05/24/2009

What is a short sale? I have clients ask me this all the time since we do come across them in our Arizona retirement communities from time to time. The following is a definition of short sales that I borrowed from Wikipedia. "A short sale is a sale of real estate in which the proceeds from the sale fall short of the balance owed on a loan secured by the property sold. In a short sale, the bank or mortgage lender agrees to discount a loan balance due to an economic or financial hardship on the part of the mortgagor. This negotiation is all done through communication with a bank's loss mitigation or workout department. The home owner/debtor sells the mortgaged property for less than the outstanding balance of the loan, and turns over the proceeds of the sale to the lender, sometimes (but ... 05/22/2009

This market update for Sun City West real estate provides you with a snapshot view for transactions that occurred during the week ending May 3, 2009. The present listing inventory remains low, the lowest since October 26, 2008. The absorption rate, the rate that it will take to sell off the current inventory of homes, has slightly decreased to 49 weeks. Sun City West Real EstateTransactions for the Week Ending 5/10/2009 Total Listings 492 New Listings 21 Back-on-the Market 0 Price Changes 20 Pending Sales 11 Conditional & Contingent  3 Sold/Closed 20 Golf Course Property Listings 77 OFF the Golf Course 415 Properties on this hot sheet report have been listed or sold by various participants in MLS.  I live here, I work here, I know this community! About The Author Leolinda Bowers is an A... 05/10/2009

This real estate market update is for the gated country club (age restricted) community of Corte Bella, which is located in Sun City West Arizona. It provides a snapshot view of transactions that occurred during the week ending May 10, 2009. This week Corte Bella's absorption rate, the rate that it will take to sell off the current inventory of homes in the community, dramatically decreased from 110 weeks on April 26 to 87 weeks. Corte Bella Real EstateTransactions for the Week Ending 5/10/2009 Total Listings 111 New Listings 1 Back-on-the Market 0 Price Changes 4 Pending Sales 2 Conditional & Contingent  0 Sold/Closed 2 Properties on this hot sheet report have been listed or sold by various participants in MLS.   Sun City Grand .....I live here, I work here, I know this community! Abou... 05/10/2009

This real estate market update is for the gated country club (age restricted) community of Corte Bella, which is located in Sun City West Arizona.   It provides a snapshot view of transactions that occurred during the week ending May 3, 2009. This week Corte Bella's absorption rate, the rate that it will take to sell off the current inventory of homes in the community, dramatically decreased from 110 weeks to 91 weeks. Corte Bella Real EstateHot Sheet for the Week Ending May 3, 2009 Total Listings 112 New Listings 2 Back-on-the Market 0 Price Changes 4 Pending Sales 2 Conditional & Contingent  0 Sold/Closed 7 Properties on this hot sheet report have been listed or sold by various participants in MLS.   Sun City Grand .....I live here, I work here, I know this community! About The Author... 05/03/2009

This real estate market update for Sun City West, Arizona provides a snapshot view of transactions that occurred during the week ending May 3, 2009.  Information provided excludes the gated country club community of Corte Bella. The present listing inventory is the lowest of Sun City West homes for sale since October 19, 2008.  Current listing inventory of non golf course properties has decreased by 14% since January, 2009.  Current listing inventory of golf course properties has decreased by 12% since January, 2009.  In one week the absorption rate, the rate that it will take to sell off the current inventory of homes, dramatically decreased from 55 weeks to 51 weeks.  Sun City West Real EstateHot Sheet for the Week Ending May 3, 2009 Total Listings 489 New Listings 22 Back-on-the Mark... 05/03/2009

This market update for Sun City West and Corte Bella Arizona provides you with transactions that closed in escrow in April 2009.Sun City West Model Square Ft Orig List Price Sold Price Days on Market Address Alpine 1,438 $198,226 164,900 50 22605 N. Cabana Lane Annapolis 1,610 $138,000 $128,000 12 18027 N. 135th Avenue Annapolis 1,750 $165,000 135,000 149 17813 N. Conquistador Drive Annapolis 1,958 $179,900 149,500 261 13451 W. Castle Rock Drive Aspen 1,832 $225,000 140,000 557 20403 N. 135th Avenue Aspen 1,866 $204,500 197,500 24 13619 W. Greenview Drive Avondale 2,656 $385,000 350,000 8 14326 W. Colt Lane Berkley 1,958 $164,500 $120,000 1 13003 W. Jadestone Drive Cameron 1,336 $160,000 150,000 29 20443 N. 133rd Drive Capistrano 1,677 $219,900 170,000 406 13519 W. Ballad Drive Castillo... 05/02/2009

This market update for Sun City West Arizona real estate provides you with a snapshot view for transactions that occurred during the week ending April 26, 2009. Sun City West Real EstateHot Sheet for the Week Ending 4/26/2009 Total Listings 519 New Listings 19 Back-on-the Market 6 Price Changes 30 Pending Sales 20 Conditional & Contingent  6 Sold/Closed 20 Golf Course Property Listings 80 OFF the Golf Course 439     Corte Bella Real EstateHot Sheet for the Week Ending 4/26/2009 Total Listings 119 New Listings 8 Back-on-the Market 1 Price Changes 5 Pending Sales 1 Conditional & Contingent  1 Sold/Closed 2 The total number of properties currently on the market has decreased each week for the last five weeks.  This week the number of newly listed properties has decreased from the previous ... 04/26/2009

Sun City West Real EstateHot Sheet for the Week Ending 4/19/2009 Total Listings 529 New Listings 24 Back-on-the Market 6 Price Changes 26 Pending Sales 14 Conditional & Contingent  4 Sold/Closed 17 Golf Course Property Listings 88 OFF the Golf Course 441     Corte Bella Real EstateHot Sheet for the Week Ending 4/19/2009 Total Listings 113 New Listings 2 Back-on-the Market 0 Price Changes 5 Pending Sales 2 Conditional & Contingent  1 Sold/Closed 2   Sun City Grand .....I live here, I work here, I know this community! About The Author Leolinda Bowers is an Associate Broker with Ken Meade Realty. She specializes in Arizona West Valley Retirement (55+) Communities. Leolinda has Bachelor of Science Degrees and a Masters Degree in Business Administration with Project Management concentration... 04/19/2009

Sun City West Real EstateMarket Update for the Week of 4/12/2009 Total Listings 530 New Listings 25 Back-on-the Market 5 Price Changes 28 Pending Sales 23 Conditional & Contingent  2 Sold/Closed 8 Golf Course Property Listings 87 OFF the Golf Course 443     Corte Bella Real EstateMarket Update for the Week of 4/12/2009 Total Listings 121 New Listings 0 Back-on-the Market 0 Price Changes 7 Pending Sales 1 Conditional & Contingent  0 Sold/Closed 2       Sun City Grand .....I live here, I work here, I know this community! About The Author Leolinda Bowers is an Associate Broker with Ken Meade Realty. She specializes in Arizona West Valley Retirement (55+) Communities. Leolinda has Bachelor of Science Degrees and a Masters Degree in Business Administration with Project Management concentrat... 04/12/2009

This market update for Sun City West and Corte Bella Arizona real estate provides you with a snapshot view for transactions that occurred during the week ending March 29, 2009. Sun City West Hot Sheet Week Ending 3/29/2009 Total Listings 549 New Listings 14 Back-on-the Market 2 Price Changes 45 Pending Sales 20 Conditional & Contingent  1 Sold/Closed 20 Sun City West Golf Course Property Listings 88 Sun City West Properties off the Golf Course 461     Corte Bella Arizona Real Estate Hot Sheet Week ending 3/29/2009 Total Listings 121 New Listings 2 Back-on-the Market 1 Price Changes 4 Pending Sales 6 Conditional & Contingent  0 Sold/Closed 3 The absorption rate for Sun City West this week is 55 weeks. At the current rate of sales, it will take approximately 55 weeks to deplete the presen... 03/29/2009

This is an update from the association of Realtors sent out today (2-24-09): A couple with a 13-year-old boy asked to look at an occupied home for their parents who live in San Diego.  They gave the impression they were very interested in the home.  In the process, the boy used the bathroom.  After further discussion with the Realtor, the sellers determined their medication was missing.  The couple was driving a white pick-up truck with no license plate; however, it did have a paper registration. They were possibly of middle-eastern origin.  The woman and boy were heavy set. This report is very similar to the one received by the association in December 2008.  There is a male, approximately 40 years old, attending open houses of occupied homes in Sun City. His mission is to acquire presc... 02/24/2009

Sun City West Golf Course Swans        There are many swans that reside in Sun City West golf courses.  They are cared for by volunteers who drive  golf carts clearly marked, "Swan Volunteer". I saw these Sun City West swans while showing property near Deer Valley Golf Course.  It's a lazy afternoon of primping and relaxing, just as what most retirees want to do when moving to a Phoenix retirement community. 02/11/2009

Sun City West Real Estate Sales January 2009Golf Course Properties Model SQ FT Original List Price Sold Price Days on Market Address Brookside 1,842 $265,000 $240,000 67 13603 W Gable Hill Dr Montera 2,935 $425,600 $405,000 6 21401 N 142nd Dr Monticito 2,877 $495,000 $450,000 39 15107 W Huron Dr Pinetop 2,075 $339,900 $310,000 164 15602 W Ballad Dr Scottsdale 2,997 $569,900 $475,000 568 22106 N Dusty Trail Bl Averages 2,545 $419,080 $376,000 169   Sun City West Real Estate Sales January 2009Non Golf Course Properties Model SQ FT Original List Price Sold Price Days on Market Address Annapolis 1,834 $168,500 $135,000 201 17814 N 133rd Ct Annapolis 1,610 $169,000 $159,000 606 19227 N 133rd Ave Aspen 1,828 $214,900 $195,000 78 12922 W Tangelo Dr Bridgeford 1,413 $194,500 $125,000 316 13431 ... 02/01/2009

       The stately Saguaro cactus is one of the most prized in Arizona landscapes. A Saguaro is always planted on a mound as it requires no watering. Arms grow to prevent the Saguaro from falling.  The value of the plant is determined by its height and the number of arms.  Periodically people purchase an old Saguaro for their landscaping. The moving process is quite delicate. The Saguaro is labeled such that it is re-planted in the exact orientation as where it grew.  01/28/2009

Wordless Wednesday .........COME HERE SILLY RABBIT!     I'm from the Big Island of Hawaii.  We have lots of strange animals in Hawaii, but certainly no coyotes. It took me time to get accustomed in seeing them roam the backyards and streets. Since I've move here, I've seen them everywhere. If you own a dog, keep a careful vigilance, they love little ones that they can snatch. The rabbit population is very slim lately. Rabbits and dogs are a delectable dish for any coyote.  01/07/2009

Sun City West Real Estate Sales December 2008Golf Course Properties Model Original List Price Sold Price Days on Market Address San Carlos $310,000 $277,000 128 13919 W Jaguar Dr San Carlos $339,000 $300,000 70 14523 W Ravenswood Dr San Felipe $450,000 $392,500 25 13334 W Blue Bonnet Dr AVERAGES $366,333 $323,167 74   Sun City Grand Non-Golf Course Property Real Estate Sales December 2008 Model Original List Price Sold Price Days on Market Address Alpine $184,900 $177,450 13 22519 N Via De La Caballa Alpine $184,900 $177,000 66 19201 N 138th Ave Augusta $319,500 $230,000 469 19431 N 132nd Ave Cactus $199,900 $165,000 156 13465 W Sky Hawk Cactus $215,000 $185,000 192 12719 W Gable Hill Dr Clifton $329,000 $282,000 290 22005 N Via De La Caballa St Conquistador $155,900 $145,000 390 18643 ... 01/04/2009

The Maricopa County Department of Transportation has announced the grand opening of the newly constructed entrance to Loop 303 that is located on Deer Valley Road close to El Mirage Road.  The new road connects Deer Valley Road to El Mirage Road and to Loop 303. The ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 10am at the south end near Deer Valley Drive. Click here for map of the newly constructed road. I had a chance to drive by the new road today.  The construction crews were doing their last bit of work just before New Years and in preparation for the grand opening on Tuesday.  The new road should decrease congestion on Bell Road since it connects to the 303 which loops around Sun City and ends at 99th Avenue.  Travelers can proceed south into Peoria or North... 01/01/2009

Sun City West Real Estate Sales November 2008     Golf Course Properties       Model Original List Price Sold Price Days on Market Address AUGUSTA $288,940 $268,000 42 19007 N 132nd Ave CROMWELL $260,000 $240,000 29 14403 W White Rock GALERIA $300,000 $290,000 28 14146 W Desert Glen ROYALE CAREFREE $269,000 $260,000 25 15224 W Blue Verde TRUXTON $497,000 $345,000 487 15240 W Colt Ln VENTANA $270,000 $225,000 0 20804 N Limousine Dr Averages $314,157 $271,333 102                 Sun City West Real Estate Sales November 2008     Non Golf Course Properties       Model Original List Price Sold Price Days on Market Address ALPINE $195,000 $187,500 18 21901 N Via Arnoldo ANNAPOLIS $239,900 $225,000 57 13306 W Hardwood Dr BROOKSIDE $207,900 $200,000 119 20422 N Desert Glen CACTUS $199,900 $165... 11/30/2008

Fantastic Deal in Sun City West! Golf Course Lot w/Arizona Room! tmg email this posting to a friend phoenix craigslist > west valley > real estate - by broker please flag with care: miscategorized prohibited spam/overpost best of craigslist Stating a discriminatory preference in a housing post is illegal - please flag discriminatory posts as prohibited Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any arrangement involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, or a landlord/owner who is out of the country or cannot meet you in person. More info $279000 Fantastic Deal in Sun City West! Golf Course Lot w/Arizona Room! tmg (Stardust & Beardsley) Reply to: hous-883189405@craigslist.o... 11/08/2008