Phoenix Arizona Waterfront Homes

Chandler Waterfront Homes in Oakwood Lakes

Surrounded by such well known Chandler communities as Ocotillo, Sun Lakes, and Oakwood Hills is Oakwood Lakes on the east side of Alma School Road. Oakwood Lakes has 200 homes where 59 are situated on scenic waterfront lots.  Homes range in size from a single story floorplan built by Earlie Homes with 1,425 sq.ft up to a  two story 3,218 sq.ft. floorplan built by Pulte, between 1996 and 1999.   Oakwood Lakes is also one of the communities that allow waterfront homeowners to have pontoon boats and enjoy the 2,000 foot long man made lake.

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Waterfront communities with a community pool

Let’s face it, it can be nearly an impossible task to live in Arizona and not grave the relief that a private pool in your backyard can offer.  When it’s 110 degrees outside, you will be convinced it is a must-have.  Even when your Phoenix home is a second or vacation home used mainly during the winter months, pools are an attractive addition to any backyard.  But there may be reasons why you should forgo that luxury and let your community HOA manage that responsibility.

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Charter schools provide an alternative to traditional public schools

One of the many, but very important items on the checklist of things to do for a family relocating to the Phoenix area is researching schools.  Which school is the best school in the area we want to live? Which district is the best? Do they have extra-curricular activities? And the questions go on and on.  These families will also have to add another question that they may not have considered previously, “What about charter schools?” Read the rest of this entry

Arizona Jobs Bill – HB 2001 will lower business property taxes, targets jobs creation

Arizona is open for business with business property tax cuts and targeted incentives aimed at job creation.  That’s the purpose and strategy behind HB 2001 that was signed into law last month.  That’s what the sponsors want you to remember.   What they didn’t tell you is what will happen to residential property taxes.  Buried deep in the 214 page bill is a change to the tax treatment of residential property.  And in this bill what they didn’t tell you will cost you.  How so? Read on.

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Popular Chandler Event for Car Ethusiasts

If you ever find yourself looking for something to do on the 4^th weekend of February, reserve that Saturday for the Chandler Classic Car Show held in historic downtown Chandler. The 8^th annual Chandler Classic Car Show was held Saturday, February 26^th that hosted more than 200 pre-1980 cars.  Last year more than 20,000 visitors came to the event, and raised more than $10,000.

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New Chandler City Hall ends 12 years of leasing office space

The City of Chandler moved into its new home in mid-November of last year.  The 120,000 sq.ft, 5 story building and related expenses total $73 million dollars which the city has been saving towards for many years. The stone facades are made of 50,000 sq.ft. of quartz.  Chandler also took advantage of the opportunity to incorporate many sustainability and energy efficient features into the design.  The building also differs from the typical city hall with the “Urban Edge” strategy by pushing the building to the sidewalk encouraging pedestrian activity while creating an inviting plaza in the center of the complex. Read the rest of this entry

Former Military Air Base continues to transform

In 1991, the Base Realignment and Closure Commission recommended that the Williams Air Base close its doors.  Two years later in 1993, it became a reality and the former Air Base began its search for a new identity.  A plan was developed to transform the base to be an aerospace center and an educational, research and training facility with the airport serving as a reliever to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.  Currently, aviation uses include commercial passenger service, aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, modification, air cargo operations and flight training.  In 2008, the former base became the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport.

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McQueen Lakes in Chandler Lake Community Homes

 McQueen Lakes is located 3 miles south of the 202 freeway on McQueen Road in Chandler.  This lake subdivision has 90 homesites with 20 that can be considered waterfront.  The lake is the first thing you see when you enter from McQueen Rd.   Most of the homes were built in 2005 by Trend Homes which unfortunately was at the height of the Phoenix real estate bubble.  Because of the this situation many of the current sales are lender owned or short sales.   Read the rest of this entry

Fulton Ranch Lakefront Lots for Custom Luxury Homes in Chandler

In the heart of Fulton Ranch are 64 lots in the gated community, The Island at Fulton Ranch.   Over half of the lots are waterfront that range in size from over half an acre to over 1 acre.  The majority are around 6/10′s of an acre.  Homes in this exclusive Chandler gated luxury home community represent some of the most contemporary waterfront homes in the valley.

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Excelling in Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Education

Even though the Mesa Arts Center is located in Mesa, residents of the entire Phoenix valley can enjoy the most comprehensive and largest Arts Center in Arizona.  Located on a seven-acre campus, the  212,000 sq.ft. $95 million facility focuses on performing arts, contemporary arts, and arts education.  The Mesa Arts Center(MAC)  features 4 theatres that range in size from the smaller 98 seat Farnsworth Studio Theatre to the larger Ikeda Theatre that seats 1,600, along with five art galleries and 14 studios and classrooms.

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