When it comes to luxury homes in a gated water ski community, this home is a step above the rest. It is located in Crystal Point in Gilbert, just 20 minutes away from the airport in a ski lake community where 20 owners live lakeside and water ski from sun up till sun down. This 5,435 square foot luxury custom home provides 165′ of lake frontage on one of the best ski lakes in Arizona. Continue to see more pictures.
Christmas lights light up lake communitiesChristmas time in lake communities takes on an added dimension. In addtion to the he annual ritual of displaying holiday lights in the front yard, waterfront lots can decorate the backyards which can be seen from quite a distance. Some lake communities even schedule a boat parade to show off decorated boats. Some communities such as Val Vista Lakes and The Islands in Gilbert make the boat parade an annual event.
Waterfront Communities in The IslandsThe Islands consists of three separate man made lakes that are boat friendly with over 400 single family home lakeside lots. For those who enjoy the waterways, any three of the lakes provide over 1/2 mile of boating. Many homes are located on lots where the opposite shore is over 200 feet. The location of The Islands is equidistant between the US60, the 202, and the 101 freeways so getting around to any part of Phoenix is not a problem. The Islands cover 2.5 square miles, so you’re bound to find a house that is just right.
The Heritage District encompasses 0.3 square miles (192 acres) of downtown Gilbert. The vision for the downtown Heritage District is a family-friendly, pedestrian-oriented mixed-use development. This is supported by the Redevelopment Plan and the Heritage District Design Guidelines. Here’s a look at what has happened in downtown Gilbert.
Just because they print it does it make it true?Congratulations Miami, the 2011 NBA champions! – NOT. Here it is in print from a Florida newspaper. I guess they never got the memo or checked the score board. Just because it gets printed or makes its way onto the internet, does that make it true? That’s the same way I feel about Phoenix area shadow inventory. Some of the confusion lies in the definition of shadow inventory. Obviously, shadow inventory includes properties that have gone back to the lender but are not on the market. Some also consider homes that have received a Notice of Trustee Sale with a scheduled auction date. Some add to those numbers loans that are seriously delinquent which is 90+ days behind. As you can see, the definition will affect the level of shadow inventory cited by the various experts. There’s also the issue that real estate is local and national commentaries cannot be relevant to individual markets? Many have stated that shadow inventory is out of control and will contribute to a foreclosure Tsunami. Now let’s get the facts for the Phoenix area.
Waterfront Homes and communities that allow boating
Phoenix real estate market update for 2011I found the following quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt, “There are as many opinions as there are experts.” Speculating on real estate trends is a favorite past time for anyone, especially as of late. It is easy to get caught up in the broad “one size fits all” real estate commentaries, so read on to see what’s really happening with Phoenix area real estate. To truly understand, it is always best to look at the data and identify trends.
What makes an Arizona community a master planned community?How do you know if you live in a master planned community? It is a commonly used expression when describing Phoenix residential real estatePho to say a community is a “master planned community”. If you ask 5 people for a definition, you’ll probably get 5 different answers. Many are very well recognized communities throughout the valley such as McCormick Ranch, Power Ranch, Anthem, Desert Ridge, Verrado, Estrella Mountain Ranch and Ocotillo.
Waterfront communities with a community poolLet’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.
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
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