sun city grand: Looking for a Active Adult Community Home with a pool in Arizona? - 08/09/14 08:28 AM
Do you want, desire or need a swimming pool in your Sun Cities home?
 
Want
 
Many people ponder this question when considering a Sun City Grand, Sun City West, Corte Bella or Sun City Festival home purchase.  Some clients have had a pool or spa previously, and some would like to advantage at this time in their lives.
 
Desire
 
Owing a personal swimming pool can be a glorious experience.  You can entertain, dine and have enhanced, backyard.  Hopefully, you will also have peaceful hours to view the serene waters.
 
Need
 
A certain group needs a pool … (3 comments)

sun city grand: Are you a "right away", or a "right way" Realtor? - 06/16/12 03:36 AM

Are you a “right away,” or a “right way” Realtor?
In the real estate market, you should always be mindful of your client needs.   It is easy to get off track with their original needs.
1.  Is this the right neighborhood?
2.  Is this home right for our needs?
3.  Do we have the right comps?
4.  Do we have the right lender, inspector, qualified repair person and home warranty?
5.  Do we have a realistic price set for this home?
6.  Do we have the right Real Estate Agent for us?
Many times clients get caught up in the emotion of the deal and lose … (12 comments)

sun city grand: Have you ever heard this before . . ."Why are they selling?" - 06/02/12 08:19 AM

One of the first questions a potential buyer asks is “Why are they selling?”
There are many answers to this question in the Adult, over 55 communities:
1.    We want a smaller house
2.     We want a bigger house
3.     We want to be on the Golf Course
4.     We want to be closer to the grandchildren
5.     Health reasons
These are all valid reasons for selling a home.  I do think the most important question you should ask is, “Is this home right for me?”
Clients often get caught up in the game of the “Deal” and lose sight … (41 comments)

sun city grand: Have you heard of these NEW FHA rules? - 04/24/12 03:34 AM
Wow.  I just got off the phone with a supervisor from a large aerospace corporation Credit Union in Washington State. 
Before my client can get his FHA loan, all people involved, Appraiser, Real Estate Agent, Insurance Company, Escrow Officer Etc. must have their names run through a Government data bank.  New FHA rules.
Because I have a common last name, Smith, they needed my middle initial. 
The supervisor then went on to tell me that the Government has a “list”.  If you are on this “list”, they will not give your client a loan.  I then asked this supervisor … (7 comments)

sun city grand: Sun City Grand Garage Sale - 04/13/12 06:46 AM

Please join us for the semi-annual Sun City Grand Garage sale.  It will be held at 19753 N. Remington Drive in Sun City Grand.
 
There will be oodles of items to look at!
 
Saturday, April 14th – 7 A.M. - Noon
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sun city grand: A really good book - 04/02/12 03:41 AM
Reading for your soul
I just finished rereading “The Princessa” Machiavelli for Women by Harriet Rubin.  I forgot how much I enjoyed the book.
When I read it the first time it was about 15 years ago and my life was very different.  My favorite thing in the book is “It is said that a woman is like a tea bag; it’s only in hot water when you realize how strong she is”
If you have a chance, male or female, read the book! 
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sun city grand: Sun City West Rotary Club benefit golf tournament - 03/28/12 04:07 AM
Sun City West Rotary Club benefit golf tournament is April 9, 2012

 
The Rotary Club of Sun City West hosts its 10th annual “Swing Your Heart” benefit golf tournament Monday, April 9 at the Briarwood Country Club.
As in Past years, the tournament will be a four person team scramble, beginning with registration and putting contest at 11 a.m., barbecue lunch at 1:30 a.m., followed by a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start.  With sufficient entries, separate flights for men’s, women’s and mixed gender teams will be scheduled.  Prizes will award in flights.
Rotary is introducing a new concept in … (0 comments)

sun city grand: Sun City Grand price reduction - 02/20/12 09:14 PM
 
2 Bedroom 1.75 bath home in Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona.  We have had a substantial price reduction on the 2 bedroom 1.75 bath home in Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona.  The new price is $234,900.00 This is a Verona model.  The kitchen in this 2 Bedroom 1.75 bath home in Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona has and island, pantry, laminate counter tops and an electric stove top.  This home for sale in Sun City Grand has a formal living and dining area.  There is a den or office off the entry way.  This home is complete … (1 comments)