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Charter Schools in Arizona

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?

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The HB 2001 Jobs Bill – Now for the part they didn’t tell you!

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

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Leisure World Active Adult Lake Community in Mesa

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

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Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport serves the east valley

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

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Mesa Arts Center in Historic Downtown

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

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Granite counter tops – An enviable upgrade

 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

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Gated Waterfront Communities in Phoenix

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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East Valley Waterfront Biking and Jogging Trails

 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

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East Valley Hospitals – A critical component of our local community

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

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