Almost May–Where did April Go? AND Happy Earth Day!!!

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Just stopping by to wish everyone a happy April and a Happy Earth Day! Our weather is definitely springtextwarming up and spring has sprung, while the east coast continues to get mixed messages getting slammed with rain and snow. Hopefully they, too, will get the warmer weather very soon.

Just an update on the real estate market in the Phoenix valley: There are currently 15,947 active listings in our MLS as of this moment. There are about 5,000 active with a contingency, 11,685 pending, and homes are selling quickly – at least those that are in the mid range and priced well.

earthdaySellers seem to be a bit wary about listing their home because of the lack of real choices for them if they sell and then want to purchase another home. We have buyers looking for homes/prices that were available last year – but, alas, prices have sky rocketed, especially in the Phoenix area – almost 25%. Still, values are good here, and it’s a great area in which to live.

One popular city, Mesa, only has a tad over 1,000 intothesunshineactive listings. Keep in mind this is everything including mobile homes, condos, apartment homes, etc.

Don’t wait too long if you’re thinking of purchasing a home or selling your home. As many discovered in 2005, 2006, the values disappear.

I like the quote by Warren Buffet: “Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.”  It’s not a greedy market right now….but, one never knows.

Give me a call at: 480.216-3334 if I can help you list your home or find one for you to purchase. Otherwise, feel free to continue to browse the homes for sale on my site….no charge. ;-_)

Mesa, Arizona Easter Pageant

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If you haven’t attended the Mesa Arizona Easter Pageant on the Temple grounds, this is something you will not want to miss. Each year I share the Mesa Templetimes and the dates when the Pageant is being presented, along with a link to the website.  It is a free venue, being held March 20, 21, 26-30 at 8:00 p.m. for English speaking and on March 22 and 23 for Spanish speaking.

For more information, check out the website at: http://www.easterpageant.org/.

The temple grounds are beautiful, so feel free to stop by during the daylight and evening hours just to experience the serenity and beautiful flowers! But make sure to include the Pageant – you will be glad you did.

Green Yard Waste Barrel Program–in Mesa, Az!

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The City of Mesa is the only city in the entire state of Arizona to offer a curbside green barrel program! By participating in this erecycle2arth friendly program, Mesa residents can recycle their grass, plant trimmings and small tree branches. Material is kept out of the landfill and, instead, converted  into compost. Green yard waste barrels are available for $5.51 per month and are serviced on the same day as the blue recycle barrel!

Jacaranda255This past freeze has completely provided many refills of the green barrel! Our Ficus trees, Jacaranda tree and many of our bushes have frozen. That’s what we get for planting these awesome trees in the desert, but I know they will come back! Trouble is, we keep experiencing these freezes: 2007, 2011 and now, in 2013. But, during the summer, these trees keep our home much cooler, and I love, love, green! That’s why we have grass as well!

Anyway, for more information about ordering your green yard waste barrel, just visit Mesa’s Recycle site here OR call: 480.644-2221!

The Renaissance Festival is Back in the Phoenix Arizona Valley! Through March 31, 2013!

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This event is great! Our weather is beautiful, and TONS of people are heading out to the Renaissance Festival in Gold Canyon ~ just about 12 miles east of Mesa! I’ve provided a link of a post I did in 2009 of pictures and great information, as well as information how to get there, etc.

Updated information can be found HERE.  I think you will enjoy checking it out if you haven’t done so before. As you can read below, I enjoyed our day trip in 2009!

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Stuff to do this weekend in Arizona! January 12 and 13, 2013!

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There is a plethora of interesting choices this weekend for those of us who reside/visit/enjoy Arizona. I am planning to attend one or more of these events, and hope to see you there:

I would love to list them separately, but I am getting this link from ABC 15!

http://www.abc15.com/dpp/entertainment/events/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-in-arizona-1-2013

One other item of interest would be the gun show to be held on both dates as well.

Have a great weekend! and enjoy our cool weather (for those who live here all year and are bundled up to keep warm.) Winking smile

Celebrate the Birth of Christ at the Mesa, Arizona Temple Garden Lights!

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If you haven’t yet visited the Mesa, Arizona Mormon Temple during the Christmas season, you are in for a treat. A spectacular experience is in store Mesa Temple Lights ~ Teri Ellisas one visits and views the temple grounds now through December 31, 2012.  Everyone is invited, and it is one of the greatest light displays during Christmas in Arizona. I took these photos in 2008, but every year, the displays are even more beautiful!

There are literally thousands of colorful lights, uniquely illuminated palm trees and flower gardens, an inspiring nativity scene, other displays with recorded messages in English and Spanish and a modern Visitors’ Center open to all.

Mesa Temple Lights2 ~ Teri EllisThere is a Temple Lights Concert Series scheduled each evening at 7:00 p.m. on the North side of the Visitor Center lasting approximately 30 minutes. Early seating is encouraged. Come and spend time with your family and friends. Admission is FREE!

For more information, visit

 http://www.mesachristmaslights.com/.

Where did all of the homes go? Inventory very low–and competitive!

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Remember last year when I was trying to explain what was happening with the residential inventory? As of today, in our entire MLS, we are under 13,000 and our single family homes  number just under 10,000. homesweethome

I’ve been helping a few buyers (or should I say) “attempting” to help my buyers to find that perfect home. The only price range that is a good bet would be over $300,000.  Many of those under that price range, are receiving multiple offers.

So? What does that mean to the Sellers? Now might be a good time to consider selling your home! Seriously! I might be calling people like they did in the old days to see if you’re interested in listing your home.

No matter the market, I will do the best I can do….list your home or help you find another one.

Housing Market in Phoenix As of March 8, 2012!

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It’s amazing when I look back at the numbers in blog posts such as this one where we had almost 50,000 active listings, and as low as 7,000 active listings in January 2005! I enjoy checking the numbers to see what the housing market is doing. Folks, we ARE DOWN!!! We are now at a time ansmallredwhitesoldwhere finding that perfect home, and negotiating, is coming at an end. For Sellers, if you price your home right, now is a good time to list your home for sale! 

Following are the numbers!  As of right now, overall, the total (including apartment homes, mobile homes, condos, and single family dwelling) now is 15,665.

The lowest price, interestingly is $2,750, a beginning low bid at auction. The key buildingtheamdreamnumber to watch is the overall $15,665 even though that is everything on the market as of this minute! I’ll break down a few of the areas on the east side including Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and Gold Canyon. Inventory is declining FAST!

The available ACTIVE properties in Phoenix – 2,557, PENDING – 3,210

The available ACTIVE properties in Mesa – 1,168, PENDING – 1,113!

The available ACTIVE properties in Gilbert – 439, PENDING – 661!

The available ACTIVE properties in Chandler – 520, PENDING – 661!

The available ACTIVE properties in Gold Canyon – 224, PENDING – 50!

Remember, these numbers include: short sales, auctions, foreclosExit signures AND a normal seller sale.

The market is definitely on the upswing AND good pricing and selection is becoming scarce. If you would like more info on the market in your area, just give me a call at: 480.382-8711 for assistance!

Good to Know Information in Phoenix Valley and Mesa, Arizona!

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I enjoy providing useful information to those residing in and around Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona. Typically I just write specific and individual posts; however, this time around, I’ll include more than one tidbit in one blog post:

First: SRP is offering “The Great Fridge-a-Thon Roundup. To save fridge_007724energy costs on that old fridge or freezer that is sitting in your garage, and you are an SRP customer, and to have someone pick up your working fridge or freezer (they will even mail you a check for $30), then visit fridgeathon.com for instructions, and save money each year.

Second: Call 602.374-6808 to get a check up on your new or old cooling system. For $29.95 per unit (excluding tax), a licensed, bonded and insured contractor will perform a 16-point checkup on your cooling equipment. This is a savings of 50%. To take airconditioner2advantage of this offer, call the SRP Certified Contractor Program at: 602.274-6808. For more details, go to savewithsrp.com. Offer expires April 30, 2012!

Third: If you have been putting off replacing an older central air conditioner, don’t risk an expensive breakdown during the hottest time of the year. Stay cool this summer with the SRIP Cool Cash Rebate Program. Cool Cash provides as much as $400 back when you install a new, qualifying high-efficiency system by April 30, 2012! For more information, call 602.264-3108 or logon to savewithsrp.com.

I hope this is helpful to many of you. When you are ready to buy or sell a home in the Phoenix and Mesa Valley, give me a call at: 480.382-8711 for answers to questions or the opportunity to list your home or help you find one.

Ostrich Festival–March 9-11

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Every year, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce hosts theOstrich Ostrich Festival! Lots of attractions such as Ostrich races, thrill rides, monkey shows, reptile adventures, magic and variety shows, freak show, dock dogs, high flying dog shows, bubble thrill show, cowboy shows, exotic petting zoo, and most important of all? FOOD!!!

Location: Tumbleweed Park, in Chandler, Arizona – (SW corner of Germann and McQueen) Days/hours: Friday 2 pm-midnight ~ Saturday 10am-midnight ~ Sunday 10am – 11pm.

All festivities included in price of admission. For more information log on to: Ostrich Festival,
or call: 866.993-2477.