Phoenix Area Real Estate

Good weekend to all!

We have added a new page to our website - West Valley New Condos, Townhomes and Lofts!  While we are still adding properties to it, be sure to check it out by clicking HERE.

Sharon Kotula, ABR Adam Tarr, e-PRO Your Phoenix Area Real Estate Source RE/MAX Excalibur Scottsdale, AZ 480-483-3333

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One of the areas we specialize in is Desert Ridge in north Phoenix.  This is a one in a continuing series of blogs on Desert Ridge. 

 

Things to do in Desert Ridge

 

Walk the miles of desert landscaped trails within the community Sit by the District Fountains at Desert Ridge MarketPlace and watch your kids frolic in the play fountains Meet friends for dinner at one of the dozens of eateries, many with outdoor patios. Stroll the beautiful gardens at the JW Marriot Resort at Desert Ridge Sit for a quick business meeting at

Desert Ridge Schools:         Desert Trails Elementary         Wildfire Elementary         Explorer Middle School         Pinnacle High School

 

 

It may be the middle of summer, but as parents it's never too early to think about your kid's schools.  Schools throughout the area are seeing increased enrollment with the rapid growth in the market.  School boundaries do change because of this, every year in some districts.  You should always verify what

We are proud to announce that this Saturday, June 30, 2007, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 1977 N. Lexington Drive in The Cove at Tiburon, Chandler. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Single Family Detached Home for sale in beautiful Chandler.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this The Cove at Tiburon Single Family Detached Home for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 480.344.4419 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Adam P. Tarr,

Hello!

The new census information from July '06 has been released, and Chandler has surpassed Scottsdale as Arizona's 5th largest city, moving Scottsdale to #6. 

The cities rank as follows:

1.  Phoenix

2.  Tucson

3.  Mesa

4.  Glendale

5.  Chandler

6.  Scottsdale

7.  Gilbert

 

To read the full article from www.azcentral.com, click HERE!

To visit the above cities' Chambers of Commerce, click HERE!

Sharon Kotula, ABR Adam Tarr, e-PRO Your Phoenix Area Real Estate

Hello!

We have been asked a lot recently what the difference is between a "lease-purchase" and a "lease-option", or "lease with option to purchase".  Here's a break down of the two:

LEASE-PURCHASE:

Lease-purchase has 2 simultaneous contracts completed - a lease agreement, as well as a purchase agreement, that are tied together.  The tenant/buyer agrees to lease said property for a set amount of time, and purchase it on a specific date (or sooner).  Escrow is opened; should the tenant/buyer default on the lease, they also default on the purchase aspect, and the landlord/seller

Hello!

We gained some great insight this week at our office meeting for RE/MAX Excalibur.  Our broker shared with us some statistics he gained at a conference, hosted by Countrywide Home Loans - the largest mortgage lender in the nation. 

Countrywide shared with the group that in the past 4 months, foreclosures are up 100% across the nation - with California, Nevada, and Arizona leading the pack.  Still, Countrywide had forecasted this 'bust', and prepared for it.  They are in no danger of closing up shop. 

The most telling statistic - and the one we are most excited about - is what they

It seems that we all know that if one maintains a car with regular maintenance including oil changes, etc. it will last for more miles than if you don't maintain it properly.  People think about it because they don't want to get stuck with a broken down car if they need to get to work.

What most people don't think about is that the same rules apply for your household appliances.  If you take care of them properly, they will last longer, and who really likes to go shopping for new appliances, let alone shelling out money that you would rather use for other things?!  The average life expectancy for a refrigerator, washer

Hello -

We are fortunate here in AZ that West Nile Virus is not a common problem.  However, we need to take steps to ensure that remains the case! 

Maricopa County has an agressive plan to combat the spread of West Nile by finding and treating mosquito breeding sites and eliminating adult mosquitoes.

 TAKE THESE PRECAUTIONS TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF CONTRACTING WEST NILE:

Keep your decorative fountains and swimming pools/spas clean and operational. Maintain your evaporative cooler. Repair damaged window and door screens. When outdoors, apply a mosquito repellant, or wear long sleeves and pants

CONGRATS to the McQuays!  They just closed on this Model Home Leaseback in Casa Grande, AZ.

View this recently sold Single Family Home or see all our home sales.

Sharon Kotula, ABR Adam Tarr, e-PRO Your Phoenix Area Real Estate Source RE/MAX Excalibur Scottsdale, AZ 480-483-3333

info@WeAreAZRealEstate.com

www.WeAreAZRealEstate.com