Mar 05
Posted by gordonbaker@remax.net
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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Categories: Ahwatukee Foothills, Avondale, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Sun City, Sun Lakes, Tempe
Feb 19
Posted by gordonbaker@remax.net
Retirement Community with lakeviews at Leisure World in Mesa Az.
Leisure World was established in 1972 and I’m sure it was considered to be “way out there” in east Mesa. Now this 1.5 square mile active adult/retirement lakefront gated community with waterfront homes is part of the greater Phoenix area that connects seamlessly with the rest of Mesa and neighboring cities. Build out occured in 1994 with over 2,600 homes, both condos and single family homes, built by three builders; Western Savings, Dietz Crane, and Rossmoor. Leisure World residents can be a young as age 45, as long as 80 percent of all residents are 55 and over.
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Categories: Active Adult Retirement Lake Community, Mesa, Townhouses & Condominiums, Waterfront / Lakefront Community
Jan 15
Posted by gordonbaker@remax.net
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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Categories: Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Sun Lakes
Dec 02
Posted by gordonbaker@remax.net
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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Categories: Chandler, Entertainment, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe
Nov 03
Posted by gordonbaker@remax.net
Granite – An Elegant Natural Stone Upgrade
Granite counter tops in Phoenix homes are always considered an upgrade and a distinguishing characteristic in any kitchen. The Arizona Regional MLS has recently made “granite countertops” a searchable field for those buyers where granite kitchen counter tops are a “must have”. While buyers and sellers alike will attest to the natural beauty of granite, the facts behind this natural igneous upgrade are sometimes unknown.
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Categories: Ahwatukee Foothills, Arrowhead Ranch, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Ocotillo Lakes, Peoria, Pinelake Estates, Scottsdale, Sun Lakes, Tempe
Sep 11
Posted by gordonbaker@remax.net
Maricopa County Tax Bills Arrived – Some Happy, Some Not
The motivation for this article comes from all the recent news about taxes, and some buyers who say interesting things like “The property values have gone down, so the taxes better be lower!” With that I thought it was the right time to dig in and get to the bottom of this sensitive topic. I’m glad I did because there are some interesting facts of which I was unaware. Read on and find out what is myth, what is reality, and discover some unknown facts.
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Categories: Ahwatukee Foothills, Arrowhead Ranch, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Ocotillo Lakes, Peoria, Scottsdale, Sun City, Sun Lakes, Tempe
Jul 06
Posted by gordonbaker@remax.net
Gated Lake Subdivisions and Waterfront Property
When looking for Phoenix area waterfront homes, your dream home could be hiding behind one of the gated lake communities featuring waterfront homes. These unique gated subdivisions are spread throughout the valley in cities and towns such as Chandler, Mesa, Maricopa, Scottsdale, Tempe and Gilbert among others.
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Categories: Active Adult Retirement Lake Community, Chandler, General Waterfront Info, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Val Vista Lakes, Waterfront / Lakefront Community, Waterfront Condos
Jun 16
Posted by gordonbaker@remax.net
Gilbert, Chandler and Mesa boast Waterfront Trail Systems
An almost hidden feature of Gilbert, Chandler and Mesa is the recreational trail system that has been developed along the canals that have been in the east valley longer than 99% of the homes. The Consolidated Canal, 18 miles long runs thr0ugh Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler and dates back to 1891. The development of recreational paths along SRP canals has become an attractive amenity in many cities. Bikers and joggers will be most familiar with the paths since they offer a welcome alternative to narrow sidewalks, inattentive passing cars and frequent crossings at stop lights. Websites that cater to runners and joggers even calculate the mileage between beginning and ending points along different canals. Consolidated Canal Running Route or the Western Canal Mileage Calculator
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Categories: Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Recreation
Mar 01
Posted by gordonbaker@remax.net
Hospitals Keeping Up With Growing East Valley
The typical growth pattern in Phoenix Arizona is the following: the residential homes are constructed, the developers watch the population increase until the critical number to sustain grocery stores and retail establishments is reached. Then we cross our fingers and hope that road construction catches up. A longer leadtime but very important infrastructure component is the addition of hospitals to meet the healthcare demands of the growing community. The east valley has seen the addition of 4 major hospitals open their doors to the public in the last 4 years. The Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, pictured above opened in June 2006, Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa opened July 2007, Banner Gateway in Gilbert opened Sept. 2007, and Banner Ironwood in Pinal County is scheduled to open in November of 2010, even though construction was finished Fall of 2009.
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Categories: Gilbert, Mesa
Jan 22
Posted by gordonbaker@remax.net
Severe thunderstorms bring needed rain but cause flooding
It is almost pointless to talk to someone in July when the temperature is 110 degrees about what happens in Phoenix when it rains. You want to point out how planned communities have drainage plans and retention basins, etc. The situation in the summer may be that no precipitation has been seen for months, so they wonder why you’re even bringing it up. Well, the last couple of day we’ve been drenched and now those plans and preparation are very much needed and appreciated. Meteorologists are even saying that we may see as much rainfall in this 5 day period as we saw all of last year! Yesterday there was even a tornado warning, and many roads have been closed because of flooding. The picture above is not a lake water feature for a subdivision. It may be for the time being, but actually it is a retention basin with grass in the community common area that accumualtes the runoff from storms such as the one we are having that has dumped over 3″ inches of rain in a 24 hour period in some parts of they valley.
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Categories: Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Weather
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