houses for sale in surprise arizona: Old Friends and your Sphere of Influence - 04/01/14 08:11 AM
Old friends and your Sphere of Influence
Today my husband I met up with some old friends and neighbors to have lunch and chat about our lives. It was great to see them and hear about how they and their family are doing after not seeing them in about 2 years. As it turns out, all of their children are well and the youngest has just received her drivers license!
As it usually does, the conversation turned to Real Estate. They, as a family, would like to go back into the world of investing.  We are excited for them.  And as … (2 comments)

houses for sale in surprise arizona: Needle in a Haystack - 03/20/14 02:18 AM
Needle in a Haystack.. is the only way to describe this unique home.
If you are looking for a unique home with some land (81,659 square feeet) in the Waddell area, don't pass this one by.The square foot 2,820 main home features an open 4 bedroom, Den, 3 bathroom floor plan. 2 master suites with large walk in closets upstairs... 2 of the 3 bathrooms have handicap accessible showers. 1 bedroom is located downstairs with his and her closets. There are 2 separate kitchen areas, 1 has been converted into a large laundry room. Mother in law suite in the back featuring a full bathroom.
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houses for sale in surprise arizona: Arrowhead Lifestyle - 03/19/14 12:22 AM
Arrowhead Lifestyle
Price reduced to $365,000  -  Motivated Seller, priced below comps on square footage!
This 3200 square foot 2 story home has a breathtaking cathedral entrance that leads to a formal living & dining room with many windows for natural light. A large eat in kitchen with pantry and island looks out into the oasis that is the backyard boasting an RV gate, synthetic grass and a large pool with wave maker. A family room with built in entertainment area, den with built ins, a full bathroom and laundry room complete the first floor.
Climb an open staircase to a loft area with … (0 comments)

houses for sale in surprise arizona: Looking for a home in the Northwest Valley? - 03/17/14 02:53 AM

Looking for a home in the Northwest Valley?
Investors and home buyers don't miss this opportunity. Newly painted 3 bedroom 2 bath split floorplan manufactured home on a 9000+ square foot lot in the northwest valley. Front porch overlooks a desert landscaped, low maintenance yard. The master bedroom boasts a large bath and walk in closet. The kitchen is large with plenty of storage with a nice dining area. The back yard has a private patio, a Coy pond, shed, fire pit, garden complete with nice fencing. Newer air conditioning unit, new water heater and newer roof.  Listed at $114,000  ARMLS #5028302.  … (0 comments)

houses for sale in surprise arizona: Hawaiian Fun in Arizona – 20th Anniversary of the AZ Aloha Festival - 03/01/14 10:15 AM
Hawaiian Fun in Arizona – 20th Anniversary of the AZ Aloha Festival

 
Tempe Beach Park will host the 20th Anniversary of the AZ Aloha Festival on March 8 and 9, 2014 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.  This is a free event for all friends and families.  Experience the food and fun of the Hawaiian Islands at this event. Be brought to the Islands with dancing, singing, activities and displays of Hawaiian culture. There will be guest artists, a raffle for a trip to Maui – tickets are just $5.00.  https://www.azalohafest.org   While enjoying yourself at the park, make sure … (0 comments)

houses for sale in surprise arizona: Quiet City Life - 02/12/14 12:55 PM
Quiet City Life in Glendale - Back on the Market near Arrowhead
Welcome to your new home. This 3200 square foot 2 story home has a breathtaking cathedral entrance that leads to a formal living & dining room with many windows for natural light. A large eat in kitchen with pantry and island looks out into the oasis that is the backyard boasting an RV gate, synthetic grass and a large pool with wave maker. A family room with built in entertainment area, den with built ins, a full bathroom and laundry room complete the first floor.
Climb an open staircase to a loft … (2 comments)

houses for sale in surprise arizona: Luke Air Force Open House and Air Show March 15 & 16, 2014 - 02/10/14 12:17 PM
Luke Air Force Open House and Air Show March 15 & 16, 2014
Join Luke Air Force Base for one of most anticipated events in the Phoenix area.  On March 15 and 16, 2014 Luke Air Force Base will be open to the public. Admission is free and this is a great event for family and friends of all ages!
9 a.m. - gates open, static aircraft viewable, vendors open
11 a.m. - air show begins
4 p.m. - air show ends
6 p.m. - gates closed
Come see the air show including: US Air Force Thunderbirds, Deer Valley Warbirds, and … (2 comments)

houses for sale in surprise arizona: Investors - don't miss this opportunity - Price Reduced - 02/05/14 12:40 PM
Investors - don't miss this opportunity - Price Reduced. Glendale Arizona 85308
This is a move in ready 3 bedroom 2 bath manufactured home with a nice split floor plan. Enjoy privacy in the oversized master bedroom area with large closet. A nice neutral color of paint with wainscoting make this a very cozy room. The master bath has tile, a garden tub and separate shower.  The other two bedrooms are a nice size and boast neutral carpet and chair railings.
The kitchen and dining room have a nice neutral tile. The kitchen has a lot of counter space and plenty of cabinets … (1 comments)

houses for sale in surprise arizona: Desert Living in Maricopa AZ - 02/02/14 12:42 AM
Desert Living in Maricopa AZ
Quiet desert living and star gazing in your plans? This enclosed manufactured home is just for you!
There is plenty of room to grow on this 3.31 acres of land in Maricopa with mountain views. No HOA, there is room for horses, etc. There is also room for a garden.  Not far from downtown Maricopa, this great room concept, 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom home boasts a split floor plan and inside laundry room.  This home is welcoming, neat and tidy.
Come see the large back patio that spreads the expanse of the home.  There is plenty … (0 comments)

houses for sale in surprise arizona: Intimadated by Me, Myself and I - 01/31/14 12:54 PM
Intimidated by Me, Myself and I.
A mentor of mine told me that I am my own worst enemy when it comes to giving listing presentations. And to prove the point, I should record myself giving my next presentation.  And I'll be darned if she wasn't 100% correct!
I practiced my presentation, had all of my materials and my ipad ready to go. I rang the doorbell, the gentleman answered the door, I set my items down at the table. I let him know that I was going to record my presentation for my benefit. Then we proceeded to walk through … (0 comments)

houses for sale in surprise arizona: When You Move, Get Involved - 01/31/14 12:18 PM
 
When you move, get involved...
 
Moving into a home in a new area can be both exciting and a little scary for your entire family.  Excitement builds as you look forward to setting up your new home, meeting new neighbors and friends, going to a new school, starting a new job and getting involved in your new community.  However, being aprehensive for the same reasons is normal.
 
Setting up your new home will be easy, as you unpack your personal items that make your life and home comfortable and familiar to you.  Meeting new neighbors and making new friends is a little harder, but … (1 comments)

houses for sale in surprise arizona: Benevilla Family Resources in Surprise - 01/30/14 12:16 AM
Benevilla Family Resources in Surprise
Custodial (Legal) Options Workshop
Sherry GriffinGRG, Program Specialist at Benevilla
February -Legal Options Workshop

Sunday, Feb 9 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Benevilla Main Campus
In partnership with Joanna Prusa, Kinship Coordinator
With Arizona's Children Association and Central Arizona Kinship Care Coalition presents:
Legal Options; An Informational Workshop for Kinship Caregivers.
This workshop is meant to introduce the differences in legal options Kinship caregivers may pursue for the minor children in their care. Educating kinship caregivers on legal options available encourages them to make the best informed permanency decisions for the children … (0 comments)

houses for sale in surprise arizona: Big Bang, Not Big Bucks - 01/27/14 09:35 PM
Big Bang, Not Big Bucks
A seller and I were discussing getting their home ready to sell. He was concerned about spending a lot of money on making the home look better to sell because he wanted to put more money into the home he was purchasing.  In our conversation, I asked him to think back at the homes we had looked at and the new home he just purchased and asked what was impressive/not impressive about these homes.  I suggested that we make some of the changes to his home being sold that he was impressed by while choosing the … (0 comments)

houses for sale in surprise arizona: Picture the Past - 01/27/14 06:52 AM
 
Picture the past.  Being an Arizona Native, the history of Arizona and all of its small towns is fascinating to me. Unfortunately many of these small towns are now considered Ghost Towns and have no one to tell of their history or take care of them. Therefore, they fall to hands of vandalism, looting and decay.  Through one man’s eyes, their beauty and story has been captured.
 
 “Ghost Towns of Arizona: Photography of Kurt Wenner” exhibit is being displayed at the Pueblo Grande Museum through
August 30, 2014. Here you can experience this history of some of … (0 comments)

houses for sale in surprise arizona: Can’t Get Enough Chocolate… - 01/24/14 08:34 AM
Can’t get enough chocolate? The Glendale Chocolate Affaire is coming to Historic Downtown Glendale Arizona again on February 7 – 9, 2014. Join us for this great free family event on Friday from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m.  in Murphy Park at 58th Avenue and Glendale Avenue.
This award winning festival celebrates chocolate, the arts and romance. Come out and create confections such as chocolate-covered strawberries, cheesecake, bananas, nuts, cherries and even chocolate covered kettle corn. There will also be fried Twinkies and Snickers dipped in chocolate.  Children will … (1 comments)

houses for sale in surprise arizona: Will the REAL Buyer Please Step Forward? - 01/23/14 12:27 AM
Will the real buyer please step forward?
When we meet with buyers, get to know them and their needs for the home they are looking for, it is important to find out who will be making the final decision about the purchase.  Usually it is the person who you have talked with and he/she has made the decision to use you as their REALTOR. In some circumstaces, this is just not the case.
Finding this out can be a hard lesson while you are showing potential homes to the buyer. Based on his/her wants and needs for a house, you show these potential … (0 comments)

houses for sale in surprise arizona: Quickly Spruce Up Your Home - 01/16/14 10:48 AM
 
 I realize that we all get into a hurry upon leaving home, but really…..if your house is on the market and you want to sell it, put your home’s best foot forward.  Here are some tips that will take little effort and just take a few minutes of your time.
 
Put the dishes in the dishwasher or quickly wash them and put them away.
 
Make the beds – even if it is just pulling the sheets and comforter up over the bed and pillows.
 
Wipe down counters and mirrors in the bathroom.
 
Wipe down counters in … (1 comments)

houses for sale in surprise arizona: This is what it is all about! - 01/14/14 01:22 PM
This is what it is all about. Today was a great day - not only for me, but for two of my clients.
My client was the seller of a property that closed today. He and his family had to move to another state a few months ago for a job. They liked the house and were sad to leave. The buyer is so excited to move into her new home. She has a lot of plans for it - especially when her children come to visit.  It was so nice to see everyone happy today!
The buyer of another home … (4 comments)

houses for sale in surprise arizona: City of Surprise offers more great information - 01/13/14 12:39 AM
The City of Surprise offers more great information for it's citizens.
The Understanding Your IRA workshop will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Public Safety building Auditorium at 14250 W Statler Plaza on Tuesday January 14, 2014.  This is courtesy of the City of Surprise and the American Financial Education Alliance a 501(c) 3 non-profit financial education speakers bureau.
Come hear Mark Melkowski and Robert Feinholz discuss what IRA's are, the difference between traditional and Roth IRA's, what the tax advantages and disadvantages are with an IRA for you and your heirs. They will also discuss how … (0 comments)

houses for sale in surprise arizona: Darn Garage Door - 01/07/14 11:48 PM
"Darn garage door quit working while we were moving in." is what my client started with on the phone. Then proceeds to tell me that while trying to get the garage door opener working again the entire mechanism fell from the garage ceiling and the garage door came crashing down.
I can't exactly say the scene and words that came to my mind while he was telling me this story.
I called the home warranty company, who said they would send someone out the following day. A new garage door opener, new garage door and some new drywall in the garage is what it is going to … (5 comments)

 
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Homes by Scardina

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