chandler: Greater Phoenix Area ~ Weekend Freeway Closures & Restrictions ~ May 22 - 25, 2009 - 05/22/09 05:33 PM
 

 
There will be NO SCHEDULED CLOSURES on Arizona highways, including Phoenix-area freeways for the holiday weekend.  ADOT asks drivers to be prepared in case of any unscheduled restrictions that may occur.  
Have a Memorable Memorial Day Weekend!  
Gilbert Homes ~ Chandler Homes ~ Mesa Homes ~ Queen Creek Homes ~ Phoenix Homes
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chandler: Greater Phoenix Area ~ Weekend Freeway Closures & Restrictions ~ April 17 - 20, 2009 - 04/17/09 03:36 PM
 

 
1 Westbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) closed between Country Club Drive and Loop 101 in north Mesa for carpool lane construction. 11 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (April 20)
2 Southbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) closed between Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Via de Ventura in the Scottsdale area for carpool lane construction. 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (April 20)
3 Northbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) closed between Baseline Road and Rio Salado Parkway in Tempe for carpool lane construction. Northbound Loop 101 ramps to US 60 and US 60 ramps to northbound Loop … (2 comments)

chandler: Real Estate Market Report for Chandler, Arizona ~ March 2009 - 04/06/09 09:20 PM
CHANDLER, ARIZONA  
...is truly a sparkling gem in The Valley of the Sun!  

 
March 2009 vs. March 2008  
280 single family detached homes were purchased last month vs. 234 last year. The average price paid was $238,112 vs. $291,644 last year. The median price came in at $208,900 vs. $249,500 last year. The ratio of purchase price to list price was 99% vs. 96% last year. 142 of the homes (51%) were bank owned vs. 52 homes (22%) last year. The average time on the market was 89 days vs. 93 days last year. There were … (0 comments)

chandler: Greater Phoenix Area ~ Weekend Freeway Closures & Restrictions ~ April 3 - 6, 2009 - 04/03/09 11:08 AM
 

 
1 Southbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) closed between Broadway and Baseline roads in Tempe for carpool lane construction. US 60 ramps to southbound Loop 101 also closed. Southbound Loop 101 narrowed to one lane between Rio Salado Parkway and Broadway Road for carpool lane construction. 2 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday (April 6)
2 Eastbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) narrowed to two lanes between Priest Drive and Scottsdale Road for freeway widening work. Eastbound Loop 202 on-ramps at Van Buren Street and Center Parkway closed. 11 p.m. Friday to 9 p.m. Saturday (April 4) Eastbound Loop 202 … (3 comments)

chandler: Snapshot Real Estate Market Report for Greater Phoenix Arizona - March 2009 - 04/02/09 11:24 AM
A couple of you have contacted me privately to make sure I'm alright.  I've not been as active and visible with my blogging lately, but I'm OK!  There's one simple reason for my online absence:  I'm completely swamped with home buyers.  In fact, I haven't seen this kind of buying activity in about 3 years!  And I'm not talking about low end bargain hunters; I'm working with clients looking at large horse properties, waterfont estates, gated commuities, golf course homes ~ especially in Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek and Phoenix.  I've also been dealing with many out-of-state folks as well as … (6 comments)

chandler: Greater Phoenix Area ~ Weekend Freeway Closures & Restrictions ~ Mar 27 - Mar 30, 2009 - 03/27/09 06:05 PM
 

 
1 Eastbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) narrowed to two lanes between Priest Drive and Scottsdale Road for widening project. Eastbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Center Parkway also closed. 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday (March 28)
2 Northbound I-17 closed between Happy Valley and Jomax roads for widening project. Traffic will use frontage road and re-enter northbound I-17 via the Jomax Road on-ramp. 9 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday (March 28)
3 Northbound I-17 on-ramp at Happy Valley Road and off-ramp at Jomax Road will close for approximately two months starting Friday night for freeway reconstruction … (3 comments)

chandler: Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Survival for HOA's in Arizona - 03/20/09 01:35 PM
VALLEY OF THE SUN  

 
Many members of homeowner associations (HOA's) across the greater Phoenix metro area are being impacted by the economic downturn. Some HOA's are facing collection issues and possible bankruptcy, as well as being heavily impacted by a reduction in the collection of HOA fees, cash flow problems and community disrepair challenges. With delinquency rates of HOA fees at an all-time high, it’s important to know the issues that your community may be facing, and what solutions you can provide. Members and boards of HOA's are invited to attend an event that will examine current HOA … (8 comments)

chandler: Greater Phoenix Area ~ Weekend Freeway Closures & Restrictions ~ Mar 20 - Mar 23, 2009 - 03/19/09 06:01 PM

 
1 Southbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) closed between Warner Road and Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) for carpool lane construction. Traffic will use frontage road. 11 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (March 23)
2 Northbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) narrowed to two lanes between US 60 (Superstition Freeway) and Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) for carpool lane construction. 11 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (March 23)
3 Scottsdale Road closed in both directions at Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) for freeway widening project. Loop 202 ramps at Scottsdale Road also closed. Use alternate routes, including McClintock Drive. 10 … (3 comments)

chandler: Snapshot Real Estate Market Report for Greater Phoenix Arizona - March 15, 2009 - 03/15/09 07:27 PM
Following is a graphic illustration of the current real estate market conditions in the greater Phoenix area. Data was compiled and provided by the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS), which encompasses the entire Valley of the Sun, including Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek and Phoenix, Arizona.
 



If you look carefully at the above graphs, you will clearly see some very positive indicators.  And if you have any doubt about our changing market conditions, take a look at the "Months Inventory" in Feb 2008 compared to Feb 2009 ~ almost a 50% reduction!
 

 
Chandler Homes - … (2 comments)

chandler: Greater Phoenix Area ~ Weekend Freeway Closures & Restrictions ~ Mar 13 - Mar 16, 2009 - 03/13/09 07:25 AM
 

 
1 Northbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) closed between Guadalupe Road and US 60 for overhead sign work. Northbound Loop 101 ramps to US 60 closed. 11:30 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday (March 14)
2 Eastbound I-10 narrowed to one lane between Litchfield and Dysart roads for widening project. Eastbound I-10 off-ramp at 107th Avenue also closed. 11:30 p.m. Friday to 9:30 a.m. Saturday (March 14)
3 Southbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) off-ramp at Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard closed for widening project. Southbound frontage road closed between Bell Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard. 10 p.m. Friday to … (2 comments)

chandler: Greater Phoenix Area ~ Weekend Freeway Closures & Restrictions ~ Mar 6 - Mar 9, 2009 - 03/06/09 09:36 AM
 

 
1. Southbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) closed between Rio Salado Parkway and Guadalupe Road for carpool lane project. Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) and US 60 ramps to southbound Loop 101 also closed. 11 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (March 9)
2. Northbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) closed between Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) and Warner Road for carpool lane project. 11 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (March 9)
3. Northbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) closed between Shea Boulevard and Cactus Road for sign structure work. Northbound on-ramp at 90th Street closed. 10 p.m. Saturday to 4 … (2 comments)

chandler: Snapshot Real Estate Market Report for Chandler, Arizona ~ February 2009 - 03/03/09 06:47 PM
CHANDLER, ARIZONA  
...is truly a sparkling gem in The Valley of the Sun!  

 
February 2009 vs. February 2008  
184 single family detached homes were purchased last month vs. 138 last year. The average price paid was $249,693 vs. $313,741 last year. The median price came in at $210,000 vs. $241,500 last year. The ratio of purchase price to list price was 96% - unchanged from last year. 88 of the homes (48%) were bank owned vs. 28 homes (17%) last year. The average time on the market was 83 days vs. 117 days last year. There … (9 comments)

chandler: Greater Phoenix Area ~ Weekend Freeway Closures & Restrictions ~ Feb 27 - Mar 2, 2009 - 02/27/09 11:09 AM
 

 
Northbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) closed between Broadway Road and Rio Salado Parkway for overhead sign work. US 60 ramps to northbound Loop 101 also closed. 11 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (March 2) Southbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) closed between Southern Avenue and Baseline Road for overhead sign work. 11 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (March 2) Southbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) closed between Cactus Road and Shea Boulevard for overhead message board work. 10 p.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Saturday (February 28) Eastbound US 60 (Superstition Freeway) narrowed to two lanes near Mill Avenue … (4 comments)

chandler: Greater Phoenix Area ~ Weekend Freeway Restrictions ~ Feb 20 - Feb 23, 2009 - 02/20/09 04:59 PM
 

 
Southbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) closed between Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Raintree Drive from 10 p.m. Friday to 8 p.m. Saturday (February 21) for overhead message sign installation. Southbound Loop 101 also closed at Via De Ventura from 9 p.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday (February 23) for message sign installation. DETOUR: Traffic will use frontage road between Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Raintree Drive. Traffic will detour along the off- and on-ramps during closure at Via De Ventura. Northbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) narrowed to one lane between Baseline Road and Southern Avenue from 4 a.m. … (7 comments)

chandler: Greater Phoenix Area ~ Weekend Freeway Restrictions ~ Feb 13 - Feb 16, 2009 - 02/13/09 04:43 PM
No major closures are scheduled this weekend due mainly to the NBA All-Star game.  
Drivers should be aware of overnight restrictions on US 60 Sunday night: Westbound US 60 (Superstition Freeway) narrowed to two lanes between McClintock Drive and Mill Avenue ~ 9 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday Northbound 7th Street closed at Interstate 17 overnight ~ 8 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday  
Have a safe and happy weekend!  
Homes in Arizona … (2 comments)

chandler: Snapshot Real Estate Market Report for Chandler, Arizona - 02/11/09 06:12 PM
CHANDLER is truly a sparkling gem in greater Phoenix, Arizona!  

 
January 2009  
168 single family homes were purchased in Chandler - compared to 149 in January 2008. The average price paid was $265,567 - compared to $345,675 in January 2008. The median price came in at $249,000 - compared to $287,900 in January 2008. The ratio of purchase price to list price was 95% - unchanged from January 2008. 83 of the homes (49%) were bank owned. The average time on the market was 83 days - compared with 118 days in January 2008. There were 2,305 … (0 comments)

chandler: Snapshot Real Estate Market Report for Greater Phoenix Arizona - 02/09/09 09:08 AM
Following is a graphic illustration of the current real estate market conditions in the greater Phoenix area. Data was compiled and provided by the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS), which encompasses the entire Valley of the Sun, including Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek and Phoenix, Arizona.

Homes in Arizona
Homes in Gilbert
Homes in Chandler
Homes in Mesa
Homes in Queen Creek
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chandler: Another Builder Files for Chapter 11 ~ Fulton Homes in Tempe, Arizona - 01/28/09 08:45 AM
 


 
Another builder files for Chapter 11, and this time it's one of the largest builders in Arizona - Fulton Homes.  They are reportedly building and selling homes in 21 subdivisions in and around the greater Phoenix area, including the following in the East Valley:
In Chandler: Aegean Cove at Fulton Ranch, Gallery at Fulton Ranch, the Island at Fulton Ranch, Classics at Geneva Estates. In Gilbert: Caribbean at Freeman Farms, Mediterranean at Freeman Farms, Classics at Freeman Farms, Sonoma at Freeman Farms. In Queen Creek: Heritage at Cortina, Paradise at Ironwood Crossing, Mediterranean at Ironwood Crossing, Caribbean … (7 comments)

 
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