Bruce and Sheila Pulford's (spulford) Blog

I Never Thought I Would Be A Home Builder

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Tue, 13 May 2014 07:40:27 -0700

My wife Sheila and I have been in real estate for quite a long time, and we've participated in many facets of the real estate world. We are realtors, we've flipped and remodeled properties, bought and sold land, and worn a lot of real estate hats. One thing we haven't done is be a home builder, but it now appears our time has come. Let me tell you a little story. We live on the Augusta Ranch golf course here in southeast Mesa AZ. We really enjoy having the wide open space behind the house with all the trees and greenery. Living on a golf course means that you share the open land with lots of little animals and birds.Sometimes these little critters need a place to stay. There are two doves that apparently know we're realtors, which to them means they can take up residence on our patio. They're really nice birds, but they do what all birds do, and that is make a mess. As a realtor, I've tried pointing out several suitable trees on the golf course which would make excellent homes for them. After touring these possible nesting locations, Mr & Mrs Bird have decided they want to build a custom home, and the lot they've picked out is ours! So now my real estate resume will also include custom home building, if building a bird house qualifies me as a custom home builder. So if you're just mere humans looking for a new home, I'm very sure Sheila and I can find you the nest you're looking for. We're Bruce & Sheila Pulford, The Pulford Team at Solutions Real Estate in Mesa AZ. We're just a call, click, or text away, and we're here to help you with all your real estate needs. BRUCE & SHEILA PULFORD THE PULFORD TEAM SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE PULFORD@COX.NET 602-363-8581 WWW.PHOENIXREALESTATEFORYOU.COM

Augusta Ranch Mesa AZ Homes For Sale

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Mon, 12 May 2014 07:13:44 -0700

Augusta Ranch in southeast Mesa Arizona is a great place to live, and is highly sought after by home buyers. Augusta Ranch offers outstanding neighborhoods with walk to schools, lots of open spaces and small parks, Superstition mountain views, a wide variety of beautiful homes, and friendly residents all located close to great shopping, entertainment, dining, and the Augusta Ranch Golf Course. Here's my Augusta Ranch Mesa AZ snap shot for May 12th, 2014. 18 - ACTIVE AUGUSTA RANCH HOMES FOR SALE - $174,900 TO $450,000 10- HOMES UNDER CONTRACT ACCEPTING BACK-UP OFFERS(UCB) - $178,900 - $394,949 8 - AUGUSTA RANCH HOMES WITH SALE PENDING - $172,500 - $400,000 10 - AUGUSTA RANCH CLOSED SALES IN THE LAST 30 DAYS - $147,500 - $349,900 For more information on buying or selling Augusta Ranch Mesa Arizona homes, contact Augusta Ranch experts, and residents, Bruce & Sheila Pulford, The Pulford Team, Solutions Real Estate. If you're a buyer, we'll share our community experience with you, and guide you on your way to your new Augusta Ranch Home. Sellers, please contact us for a free market analysis . We're just a call, click, or text away, and we're here to help. We look forward to hearing from you. BRUCE & SHEILA PULFORD THE PULFORD TEAM SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE PULFORD@COX.NET 602-363-8581 WWW.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.Com

We Are Dedicated to our Community (Mesa, Arizona)

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Mon, 05 May 2014 06:58:23 -0700

As Realtors living in Mesa, Arizona, Bruce and I are proud to be involved in our community. The photo below shows the members of my quilting group donating sixty-five handmade pillowcases and purchased pillows to a Mesa, Arizona organization, "Save the Family." (I am the second one on the left.) Each member of our group purchased fabric and made fun, funky pillowcases. "Save the Family Foundation" works with homeless families to make them become self-sufficient. They do this through providing housing, education, children's art activities, career development services and so much more. Many families come into their program with nothing more than the clothes on their back. Our quilting group will also be making a quilt to donate to "Save the Family" to auction off in a raffle in October 2014. Bruce and I have been active with Save the Family since year 2000, working on diaper drives and art activities for the families. We believe in giving back to our community. Are you searching for a Realtor who is loyal and has your best interests in mind? Please give us a call at 602-363-8581. If you want to buy your dream home or sell your current home, we are here to help you.

The Perfect Mother's Day Gift

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Thu, 01 May 2014 07:58:11 -0700

It's never too early to plan out what you're going to give Mom on Mother's Day. This year instead of candy, flowers, a spa visit, or something equally unmemorable, I suggest you drop a new Mesa Arizona house on good old Mom! Yep, that's right, a new house. Nothing says thanks better than the opportunity to exercise her credit card and decorate a new home. Interest rates are low, and there's lots of homes to choose from, so the timing is perfect. Buying a new home also fits perfectly with spring cleaning. Empty the old place of all that clutter so you don't have to move it all to your new dream home. There is no better way to execute this whole maneuver than to call your Mesa Arizona real estate experts Bruce & Sheila Pulford, The Pulford Team at Solutions Real Estate. Bruce and Sheila are long time Mesa residents and know how to find Mom's new dream home, and can also sell Mom's old place in a hurry. We're here to help, and just a click, call, or text away. Happy Mother's day, and we look forward to hearing from you soon. BRUCE & SHEILA PULFORD THE PULFORD TEAM SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE PULFORD@COX.NET 602-363-8581 WWW.PHOENIXREALESTATEFORYOU.COM

In Arizona, next year's Snowbird season is just around the corner.

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 07:30:20 -0700

Didn't all the Arizona winter residents, the Snowbirds, just leave to head back north? Yes they did, but they'll be back before you know it. So what does that mean if you want to be here in Arizona next winter? What it means is that you had better get online, or in touch with a realtor, and get your winter residence booked now! It's not uncommon for many of the Active Adult communities and RV resorts to have bookings years in advance. Winter rentals usually require a three to six month month minimum stay, but shorter terms are sometimes available. There are also lots of single family homes in all sizes available for the winter season. Many of these homes are in golf or waterfront communities. Lots of winter residents get a group together that will split up a six month lease into several smaller time periods. This is a great way to save money and still be able to spend a month or two in the warm Arizona winter. There are lots of options available, but the longer you wait to book for the following year, the greater the chance that you'll be on the outside looking in. Bruce & Sheila Pulford, The Pulford Team at Solutions Real Estate are long time Mesa Arizona residents, and would be happy to help you find the perfect winter rental that fits all your needs. If it's your time to buy an Arizona vacation home, The Pulford Team at Solutions Real Estate knows the market, and is experienced in successful long distance real estate transactions. We're here to help, and just a click, call, or text away. BRUCE & SHEILA PULFORD THE PULFORD TEAM SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE PULFORD@COX.NET 602-363-8581 WWW.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.Com

It's Time To Buy A Home In Augusta Ranch Mesa Arizona

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 07:01:33 -0700

The weather is perfect this time of year in Mesa Arizona's Augusta Ranch. Spring is transitioning into summer with perfect sunny days and wonderful cool evenings. It's a great time to take advantage of the weather, and get out looking for your new home. If it's your time to buy, then it's your time for Augusta Ranch! Augusta Ranch is one of the most sought after communities in all of Mesa Arizona. The master planned community is built around the beautiful Augusta Ranch Golf Course, and features tree lined streets, beautiful neighborhoods, community schools, great views of the Superstition mountains, parks and lots of open areas. Augusta Ranch is just minutes to shopping, entertainment, dining, and a host of other activities. Quick freeway access makes getting up into the mountains and the old west easy. Augusta Ranch in Mesa Arizona has been our home for the last 13 years, and it's a great place to call home! Bruce and Sheila Pulford are your Augusta Ranch experts, and we would be very pleased to help you find your perfect Augusta Ranch home. The Pulford Team at Solutions Real Estate is just a click, call, or text away. We're here to help, and we look forward to hearing from you. BRUCE & SHEILA PULFORD THE PULFORD TEAM SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE PULFORD@COX.NET 602-363-8581 WWW.PHOENIXREALESTATEFORYOU.COM

Buy a Home with your Tax Refund??

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 06:39:12 -0700

Your Tax Refund Could Mean a New Home Do you remember what you spent last year's income tax refund on? Neither do I. Instead of spending it on something frivolous, why not put it towards something that matters, something that you and your family will appreciate for years to come ~ a home! There is no greater feeling than owning your own home; and by using your tax refund for your home down payment, you eliminate a big hurdle! Combining a down payment assistance program with an FHA first mortgage could lead to little or no money out of pocket. Additionally, there are other programs such as VA, USDA and Conventional loans. Call us to discuss your home buying needs and we can refer you to some excellent lenders!

NEW Options For Homeowners To Buy After Foreclosure or Short Sale

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:53:10 -0700

We have worked with hundreds of people in the past few years who we have assisted with a short sale of their home. The most frequent question we receive from these wonderful people is, "When am I eligible for another home loan? I'm tired of renting!"One of the first steps to home ownership (besides finding a Realtor who is focused on YOUR needs) is obtaining a home loan. When it comes to purchasing a home after the foreclosure or a short sale of a previous home, there are generally standard waiting periods for each of the major home loan programs. However, new loan programs are beginning to change those standards. 1) On an FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loan, there is generally a three year waiting period after a foreclosure or short sale (though this can be reduced to one year with the new FHA "Back To Work" program). In addition, the FHA will allow you to purchase a new home just two years after the discharge of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. 2) On a VA (Veterans Administration) home loan, the general waiting period is only two years after a foreclosure or short sale. The VA program is only available to qualified active duty Military and National Guard and veterans of the armed services. In addition, the VA will allow you to purchase a new home just two years after the discharge of a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. 3) Finally, on a CONVENTIONAL home loan, if you have had a foreclosure, the waiting period is seven years to obtain a new conventional loan, regardless of down payment. However, after a short sale, you may obtain a new Conventional loan after two years with a 20% down payment, after four years with a 10% down payment and after seven years all restrictions are lifted, meaning you would only need a 5% down payment. In addition, on a conventional loan, you will have to wait until four years after the discharge of a chapter 7 bankruptcy to be able to obtain a new home loan. Call us today at 602-363-8581 so that we can help you with obtaining the American dream of home ownership in the Phoenix area. Also visit our website to search for homes: www.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.com. There is no registration required on our website. Search to your heart's content! Look freely for updated listings of homes in your area of interest, then call us to discuss your needs. We can also help you find a top notch lender.We are experienced Realtors who love to help people acquire or sell their homes. We work mainly in the Southeast Valley of Phoenix: Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Queen Creek, Scottsdale and Apache Junction. We offer a free market analysis of your home if you are thinking of selling.

Keep The Yard Looking Good

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 07:01:01 -0700

The weather is Mesa Arizona is awsome right now. Lots of sun, and just the right amount of heat. A wonderful combination to grow just about anything. I was at the local plant store picking up some spring flowers for our garden and pots, and as I was browsing about, I was reminded of how important curb appeal is to the successful sale of a home. Trim the trees and schrubs, plant those colorful flowers, and keep the grass looking good, or rake your rocks. You know you live in Arizona if you know about raking landscape material! If your home is beautiful on the outside, most buyers will assume it's beautiful inside. "Stop the car, let's look at that one!" A bit of a green thumb is always worth the effort. For information on buying or selling a Mesa Arizona home, contact local southeast Mesa residents Bruce & Sheila Pulford, The Pulford Team at Solutions Real Estate. BRUCE & SHEILA PULFORD THE PULFORD TEAM SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE BPulford@Cox.Net 602-368581 WWW.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.Com

What to do this weekend in Southeast Mesa Arizona

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 08:07:02 -0800

This time of year the Mesa Arizona weather is awsome, and this first weekend of March 2014 is no exception. It's time to get out and about, and enjoy what southeast Mesa has to offer. Take a run up into the mountains, take advantage of one of our many golf courses, or just kick back and enjoy your home and yard. If you like airplanes, the Phoenix/Mesa Gateway Airport in southeast Mesa is having their Gateway Aviation Day on Saturday, March 8th. There will be lots of airplanes on display, a kids zone full of fun activities, and food will be available for purchase. The festivities get going at 9:00 AM, and end at 2:00 PM. Admission is free!. The weather is forecasted to be awsome, so come out and have some springtime fun in the sun. For information on buying or selling a home in Mesa Arizona, contact Bruce & Sheila Pulford, The Pulford Team at Solutions Real Estate. We're just a call or click away, and we're here to help you find your dream home! Bruce & Sheila Pulford The Pulford Team Solutions Real Estate 602-363-8581 WWW.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.Com BPulford@Cox.Net

The southeast Mesa Arizona advantage.

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 06:53:37 -0800

There are many wonderful areas to live in within metro Phoenix's "Valley of the Sun". North to south, east to west, there is something for everyone. One of my favorite places is the southeastern area of Mesa Arizona, not only because we've lived here for 12 years, but also for all the advantages the area offers. There are great schools, lots of entertainment and dining options, great golf, and beautiful neighborhoods. The Superstition Mountains loom over us, and provide a natural beauty that makes sitting on the patio a a great way to take it all in. Living out here makes getting up into the mountains and lakes very easy. Jump in the car, and in a few minutes you're in another world. The wild, wild west!. The wide open vistas provoke thoughts off all the old western movies, many of which were filmed in the Superstition Mountains. There are ghost towns, world class tourist traps, and if you go a few hours north, snow and skiing in the winter. Lots to do very close by. Back in town, if you want to fly somewhere, don't mess with Phoenix Sky Harbor airport, use the ultra convenient Mesa/Phoenix Gateway Airport. It's a snap to get in and out of! Arizona State University Polytech has their new campus going strong in the Gateway area, which makes going to college very convenient for southeast valley students. So when you decide this is the place for you, you'll need a house. There's lots of real estate for sale in southeast Mesa Arizona. There are many options available to homeowners. Choose from townhomes and condos, or wonderful exisiting neighborhoods like Augusta Ranch and Superstition Springs, or exiciting new master planned communities like Eastmark Mesa. For information about buying or selling a home in southeast Mesa Arizona, or anywhere in metro Phoenix, contact Bruce & Sheila Pulford, The Pulford Team at Solutions Real Estate. We're only a call or a click away, and we're here to help you find your dream home! Bruce & Sheila Pulford 602-363-8581 Pulford@Cox.Net www.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.Com

When You Can Buy a Home After a Short Sale or Foreclosure

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 04:37:51 -0800

New Options For Homeowners To Purchase Sooner - After Foreclosure or Short Sale We have worked with hundreds of people in the past who we assisted with a short sale of their home. The most frequent question we receive from these wonderful people is, "When am I eligible for another home loan? I'm tired of renting!" One of the first steps to home ownership is obtaining a home loan. When it comes to purchasing a home after the foreclosure or a short sale of a previous home, there are generally standard waiting periods for each of the major home loan programs. However, new loan programs are beginning to change those standards. 1) On an FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loan, there is generally a three year waiting period after a foreclosure or short sale (though this can be reduced to one year with the new FHA "Back To Work" program). In addition, the FHA will allow you to purchase a new home just two years after the discharge of a chapter 7 bankruptcy. 2) On a VA (Veterans Administration) home loan, the general waiting period is only two years after a foreclosure or short sale. The VA program is only available to qualified active duty Military and National Guard and veterans of the armed services. In addition, the VA will allow you to purchase a new home just two years after the discharge of a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. 3) Finally, on a CONVENTIONAL home loan, if you have had a foreclosure, the waiting period is seven years to obtain a new conventional loan, regardless of down payment. However, after a short sale, you may obtain a new Conventional loan after two years with a 20% down payment, after four years with a 10% down payment and after seven years all restrictions are lifted, meaning you would only need a 5% down payment. In addition, on a conventional loan, you will have to wait until four years after the discharge of a chapter 7 bankruptcy to be able to obtain a new home loan. Call us today at 602-363-8581 so that we can help you with obtaining the American dream of home ownership in the Phoenix area. Also visit our website to search for homes: www.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.com. There is no registration required on our website. Search to your heart's content! Look freely for updated listings of homes in the area of your interest, then call us to discuss your needs. We can also help you find a top notch lender. We are experienced Realtors who love to help people acquire or sell their homes. We work mainly in the Southeast Valley of Phoenix: Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, Scottsdale and Apache Junction. We offer a free market analysis of your home if you are thinking of selling. Visit us at our website, www.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.com, for additional information, or call us at 602-363-8581.

11 Ways to Sabotage Your Home Sale

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 06:42:26 -0800

11 WAYS TO SABOTAGE YOUR HOME SALE If you really don't want to sell your home, here are 11 things that you can do to sabotage the sale based on our experience working with buyers and sellers. 1. Don't clean up the yard, trim shrubs or mow the lawn. Who cares about curb appeal? 2. Have a battered, beaten and dirty front door. Have a doorbell with the electrical wires hanging out. 3. Don't repair cracked plaster, loose boards or other unsightly features. 4. Don't clean your house. Have a dirty kitchen and bathrooms. Display dirty towels and dirty area rugs. Isn't dirty "in?" 5. Have clutter all around. I once showed a home where the owner loved dolls and had about a thousand dolls displayed around the house. The buyers couldn't really see the interior, except for a glimpse at the windows! 6. Don't let your Realtor use a secure lockbox with a key to your house. You don't want it easily shown, do you? 7. Don't put a working key in the lockbox. I once showed a home to buyers where the key looked partially broken. Sure enough, I stuck the key into the lock and it broke off. Luckily I had my handy-dandy tool kit in my car and pulled out the key with a pair of pliers. 8. Don't replace burnt out light bulbs. Don't have any light bulbs in fixtures so that the buyers can't see what your house looks like. 9. Let Fido and Kitty run freely. Have muddy doggy prints and nose marks on the sliding glass doors inside and out. 10. Bring home a skunk and scare the odor out of it! That will be a hit when the buyers visit/smell your house! 11. Price your home so much over the market that it will be impossible to sell at that price. Selling your home is a lot of work, but it is worth the effort! Our objective is to sell your home for the highest price in the least amount of time. Your bank account will thank you when your home is sparkling clean, priced right and easily available to show. We are experienced Realtors who love to help people acquire or sell their homes. We are specialists in the Southeast Valley of Phoenix: Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, Scottsdale and Apache Junction. We offer a free market analysis of your home if you are thinking of selling. Visit us at our website, www.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.com, for additional information, or call us at 602-363-8581. "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive, well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO."

Country Place in Chandler - Home for Sale

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 06:27:58 -0800

Do you want a comfortable, cozy home in the southeast valley of Phoenix with a swimming pool? Come one, come all to see this home in the Country Place at Chandler neighborhood. You'll love relaxing in your own personal oasis with a diving pool and big backyard. The pool comes with a house too! Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1542 square feet for only $235,000! It's on a corner lot. New carpeting. All appliances stay, including the washer and dryer. There is a fireplace in the family room. Click on the following link to view the Multiple Listing Service listing:Click to view listing(s) Are you interested in seeing this home? Call Bruce Pulford at 602-363-8581. We are Realtors specializing in the southeast valley of Phoenix: Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Tempe, Apache Junction and Scottsdale. See more information about our services at www.phoenixrealestateforyou.com.

Have You Fallen in Love Lately?

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 05:35:22 -0800

You must see the new homes at Eastmark in Mesa, Arizona. You will fall in love! Eastmark is near Ray & Ellsworth in Mesa. It is a new community in the East Valley where everything you need to live the life you’ve always imagined is coming together. Eastmark is destined to be one of the most thoughtfully planned, innovative communities in the country. Eastmark, a new 3200-acre community, features new homes from eight builders with a total of 52 floor plans. With tree-lined roads and sidewalks, walking and biking pathways are inviting, connecting neighborhoods. Apple Corporation is moving its manufacturing operations to Eastmark! Eastmark’s unique vision is for a mixed use community centered on high wage employment, education, innovation, healthcare and lifestyle. Grand Canyon University, BASIS, and Pathfinder Academy have already selected Eastmark for their schools. Its strategic location, near Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport, ASU Polytechnic, and completed transportation links to the Phoenix Metro area and air access, make Eastmark an ideal location for major employers who need local and national access to markets. To see some of the homes listed in our Multiple Listing Service, use this link: Click to view listing(s) DON'T GO TO NEW MODEL HOMES WITHOUT A REALTOR!!! The builders' salespeople represent the builder. You need a Realtor who represents YOU and can negotiate the best deal. Call us and we will focus on your needs and recommend the models that meet your lifestyle. See more information about us at www.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.com. We are Realtors who concentrate on the southeast valley of the Phoenix metropolitan area: Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, Tempe, Queen Creek, Apache Junction and San Tan Valley. If you need to sell your home, we can provide an estimated market value of your home to make sure it is priced correctly and to sell in the least amount of time possible. Visit our website, www.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.com, to request a NO HASSLE, FREE market analysis of you home, or call Bruce Pulford at 602-363-8581.

Biggest Home Seller Mistakes

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 04:53:50 -0800

Want to know what the biggest home seller mistakes are? You can see them on the chart below. These mistakes will result in a seller's home staying on the market longer, selling for less than market value or not selling at all. As Realtors, we can provide an estimated market value of your home to make sure it is priced correctly and to sell in the least amount of time possible. Visit our website, www.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.com, to request a NO HASSLE, FREE market analysis of you home, or call Bruce Pulford at 602-363-8581. We are Realtors who concentrate on the southeast valley of the Phoenix metropolitan area: Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, Tempe, Queen Creek, Apache Junction and San Tan Valley.

What Are Today's Buyers Looking for in a Home?

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 04:03:18 -0800

Each individual or family has their particular needs, but most buyers in the Phoenix metropolitan area are looking for: 1. Quality of the neighborhood - of course, this varies by household. We recently worked with a multi-generational family. Cindy Orman, a mother of three, lives with her aging parents. We sold their home in Augusta Ranch in Mesa, Arizona that was two stories, and the stairs were difficult for the parents. They wanted a newer home with one level, over 3000 square feet with five bedrooms or more. The neighborhood was important to them and they purchased a new, 3500 square foot home in Queen Creek near Ellsworth Blvd. and Ocotillo with a playground in the neighborhood for $340,000 with numerous upgrades. 2. Convenience to job 3. Overall affordability of home 4. Quality of schools 5. Home suited for the next 15 years 6. A reasonable mortgage payment 7. Energy efficiency 8. Open floor plan 9. High ceilings 10. Technology We are Realtors with eight years of experience who love working with buyers and sellers in the Phoenix metropolitan area. We specialize in the southeast/east valley: Mesa, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Queen Creek, Tempe and Chandler. We are respectful and always have your best interests in mind. We are loyal and committed to you as clients. Call us any time with real estate questions at 602-363-8581 or go to our website, www.PhoenixRealEstateforYou.com.

Beautifully Remodeled North Central Phoenix Home with Pool: For Sale

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 05:02:42 -0800

Are you looking for a beautifully remodeled home in North Central Phoenix, Arizona? The home is near 7th Avenue & Glendale in the Northridge neighborhood. This beauty has four bedrooms (which includes two owner suites), three bathrooms and a diving pool. The bathrooms have been re-imagined and redone with travertine, granite and stunning showers. The main owner's suite opens to the patio and pool. This home has a great room and an AMAZING NEW KITCHEN, new granite and new stainless appliances including a GE Cafe gas cooktop and oven. There is a huge island with a beautiful breakfast bar that adds to this feature-rich culinary playground. Beautiful new hardwood and travertine flooring, with new carpet in the bedrooms. A covered patio overlooks a sparkling pool and a huge yard. All new windows and doors. It is a tremendous value in a $700,000+ neighborhood. Listed for $579,000. Call us to see it now! Click the link below to see the listing: Click to view listing(s) MLS #5021331, Listing agents Bruce & Sheila Pulford, Solutions Real Estate, 602-363-8581, www.phoenixrealestateforyou.com. We are Realtors with eight years of experience who love working with buyers and sellers in the Phoenix metropolitan area. We are respectful and always have your best interests in mind. We are loyal and committed to you as clients. Call us any time with real estate questions at 602-363-8581 or go to our website, www.PhoenixRealEstateforYou.com.

Augusta Ranch Houses For sale-Augusta Ranch Mesa Arizona Real Estate

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:10:50 -0800

Augusta Ranch is one of southeast Mesa Arizona's most highly sought after residential communities. Augusta Ranch Mesa Arizona is centered around the Augusta Ranch Golf Club, and has wonderful family orientated neighborhoods in all price ranges. There are neighborhood schools that are within walking distance of most students, along with parks and lots of open spaces. The convenient location is within minutes of malls, entertainment, dining options, and excellent medical facilities. If purchasing a new home in 2013 is on your to do list, make sure you consider Augusta Ranch in mesa Arizona. Let the Augusta Ranch experts at The Pulford Team, Solutions Real Estate show you all that Augusta Ranch has to offer. Bruce and Sheila Pulford are Augusta Ranch residents, and loof forward to helping you find your own perfect Augusta Ranch Mesa Arizona home. More information is available on our easy to use, no registration required, website, WWW.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.Com or call us at 602-363-8581. Either way, we're just a click or call away! We're here to help, and it's your time to buy an Augusta Ranch Mesa Arizona home. BRUCE & SHEILA PULFORD THE PULFORD TEAM SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE BPulford@Cox.Net 602-363-8581 Pulford@Cox.Net WWW.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.Com

Eastmark Mesa AZ Homes For Sale-Homes for sale Eastmark Mesa AZ

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:55:03 -0800

The buzz continues to build for the spring 2013 opening of Mesa Arizona's newest master planned community, Eastmark Mesa. The new community is being planned around a massive "Great Park" that connects biking and hiking trails, along with more tan 100 smaller parks, to the center of the community. There will be several different price points for home buyers, along with an Active Adult community and Executive Home Enclave. The first phase of the development brings with it Arizona's nationally recognized BASIS Charter School. The BASIS school model is recognized as one of the highest performing education models in the country, and will be open in August of 2013. The community will also be served by the highly reated Queen Creek Unified Schools and Gilbert Unified Schools. Eastmark Mesa Arizona promises to be a very special community with something for everyone. For more information on Eastmark Mesa, contact The Pulford Team at Solutions Real Estate. Bruce and Sheila Pulford are local southeast Mesa residents, and can furnish you with all the Eastmark information you'll need. The community will open this spring, and it's not too early to start thinking about taking a tour. Contact Bruce and Sheila Pulford, The Pulford Team, Solutions Real Estate for more information. BRUCE & SHEILA PULFORD THE PULFORD TEAM SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE BPulford@Cox.Net 602-363-8581 Pulford@Cox.Net WWW.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.Com

Mortgage Rates and Mesa AZ Homes For sale-Mesa Arizona Homes For sale

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 04:28:49 -0800

The other day I was having a conversation about home prices and interest rates with one of our preferred lenders that we use here at The Pulford Team. Noting that Interest rates had ticked up recently, I asked his opinion on where he thought we were in the rate cycle. Do recent rate movements mean that the rate rocket is set to take off? Should buyers jump in now? His response was that there’s really no real reason for buyers to panic…yet. Rates were at the exact same level just six months ago in August of 2012 and they are still much better than they were one year ago today. While the trend may be for higher rates in the future, this all comes as a result of better than expected economic data not only here in the U.S. but globally. As investors see the economy growing stronger, they will continue to pull money away from bonds (mortgage backed securities) and invest in stocks which will cause rates to move higher. As more and more people return to work, we will continue to see rates rise. For now, the Feds are still heavily involved in artificially keeping rates low. In the short term, your buyers will be relatively safe in terms of low rates but for your buyers that are looking to purchase later in the year and into 2014, they may experience a bit of “sticker shock” when they go to lock their rate in. We all know lower rates mean lower payments, so if it's your time to buy a Mesa Arizona home, keep your eye on interest rates so you don't get hit by the evil "sticker shock". For information on buying or selling a Mesa Arizona home, call Bruce & Sheila Pulford at THE PULFORD Team, Solutions Real Estate. We're here to help, and just a click or call away at www.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.Com or at 602-363-8581. BRUCE & SHEILA PULFORD THE PULFORD TEAM SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE BPulford@Cox.Net 602-363-8581 Pulford@Cox.Net WWW.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.Com

Homes For Sale Eastmark Mesa Arizona-Eastmark Mesa AZ Homes For sale

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:33:56 -0800

The new Eastmark community in Mesa Arizona is building a buzz among east valley residents and home buyers. The five square mile community located on the old General Motors Proving Ground site will have it's grand opening in the Spring of 2013. The initial phase will have ten distinct neighborhoods with homes ranging in size from 1200 square feet to nearly 4500 square feet from seven different builders. Home prices will start in the low 200's. When completed, the project will have a 1.5 mile, 100 acre park as it's centerpiece, surrounded by a planned 100 smaller neighborhood park. This is going to be a truly special community, and if you're interested in buying an Eastmark home, now is the time to begin your research. For more information on Eastmark, contact Bruce & Sheila Pulford at Solutions Real Estate. The Pulford Team will get you in the Eastmark loop so you can stay up to date on Eastmark Mesa Arizona news. When the time comes to look, we'll set an appointment for you and provide you with excellent representation. we're just a click away at WWW.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.Com , or call us 602-363-8581 Nows the time. Don't wait. BRUCE & SHEILA PULFORD THE PULFORD TEAM SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE BPulford@Cox.Net 602-363-8581 Pulford@Cox.Net

Time to Buy Mesa Arizona Homes Before FHA Changes-Buy Mesa AZ Homes Now

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 04:56:47 -0800

For those of you who have been waiting to buy a new home in Mesa Arizona, I'm sure you've heard that now is the time to buy. Mesa Arizona home prices are on the rise, inventory is low, so yes, now is your time to buy. Adding to price pressure, the FHA has now decided to up their mortgage insurance premiums by 0.10% on new loans with case numbers originated on or after April 1, 2013. Estimates are a $300,000 loan wil increase by about $25.00 per month. The FHA also has decided that mortgage insurance premiums on the new loans will now last the life of the loan. In the past. Currently, borrowers who have FHA loans can stop paying mortgage insurance once the loan value reaches 78% of home value, provided the homeowner has paid mortgage insurance for five years. What this means for FHA borrowers is that the only way they will ever get rid of mortgage insurance is to refinance to a conventional loan. Simply put, you're going to pay more money for FHA loans for a longer period of time. Thirty years of a little more a month can add up to a lot! Now is your time to buy, and you want to get started before April 1, 2013. It's time to contact Mesa Arizona real estate experts Bruce & Sheila Pulford, THE PULFORD TEAM at Solutions Real Estate. We're here to help, and a just a click away at http://www.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.com BRUCE & SHEILA PULFORD THE PULFORD TEAM SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE Bpulford@Cox.Net 602-363-8581 Pulford@Cox.Net

Santa Rita Ranch Mesa Arizona Real Estate For Sale- Santa Rita Ranch Mesa AZ

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:35:56 -0800

Santa Rita Ranch is a wonderful residential community nestled in southeast Mesa Arizona. The subdivision has a great location across the street from Desert Ridge Junior and Senior High Scool, and is close to all the shopping, entertain, and golf southeast Mesa Arizona has to offer. "The Ranch" as it's know by the locals, is a lso just a hop to Arizona State's Polytechnic campus and Mesa Gateway Airport. There are many open greenbelt areas that give a nice open feel to this terrific family friendly community. Residents love the community, and it's very stable with only six active homes priced from $165,000 to $299,900 on the market today. More information on buying and selling Santa Rita Ranch Mesa Arizona homes can be found on our wasy to use, no registration required website, WWW.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.Com , or by contacting THE PULFORD TEAM at Solutions Real Estate. Bruce and Sheila Pulford are local residents, and know the community well. Now is your time buy, and we're just a click or call away to lend you a hand. BRUCE & SHEILA PULFORD THE PULFORD TEAM SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE BPULFORD@COX.NET 602-363-8581 PULFORD@COX.NET

Buying and Selling Mesa Arizona Homes-Mesa AZ Homes For Sale-Mesa AZ

Bruce and Sheila Pulford, Phoenix Southeast Valley Experts (Realty One Group) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:07:25 -0800

Mesa Arizona has many fine residential communities offering something for everyone. The southeast Mesa Arizona area has it's own special sense of community, and to many, that may be derived from the fact that we're kind of "out there'. That's"out there"on the edge of town folks. Please hold the jokes!. The mountains are closer here, the desert rolls out from here like an endless highway, and you can still hear the coyotes at night. You don't need a weather forecast to know when it's cold up in the high country because you can see the snow on Four Peaks and the mountains near Globe and Superior. Although you know you're part of a big city, and we have everything the other suburbs have, the small town closeness seems to be lodged in my perception of where I live. The communities of Augusta Ranch, Mesquite Canyon, Santa Rita Ranch, The Villages of Eastridge, and many more combine to offer residents outstanding family friendly neighborhoods that fosters community building interaction among residents. If your family is looking for a new place to live, make sure you consider the communities of southeast Mesa Arizona. Contact the Pulford Team at Solutions Real Estate for more information on southeast Mesa Arizona. Bruce & Sheila are Augusta Ranch residents, and would be happy to help you become part of our community in southeast Mesa Arizona. You're just a click away from our easy to use, no registration required website, www.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.Com , or give us a call. We're here to help, and it's your time to buy! BRUCE & SHEIILA PULFORD THE PULFORD TEAM SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE BPulford@Cox.Net 602-363-8581 Pulford@Cox.Net WWW.PhoenixRealEstateForYou.Com