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Phoenix area distressed sales in 2012 compared to 2011

Distressed Sales – What a year has done. Last year buyers enjoyed a real estate buffet that served a combination of foreclosures/REO’s, short sales, or normal/traditional sales at historically low prices.  The inital buyer consultation included an explanation of the in’s and out’s of each.  Frustrated sellers knew they were competing with distressed sale pricing as they

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Things to do in Gilbert, Az.

 Gilbert – A popular east valley community Gilbert is known for many things.  A safe community with a family friendly atmosphere.  A  great place to raise children with a high quality of life.  A growing community with  highly rated schools.  Good freeway access to Phoenix and surrounding areas.  Affordable homes including waterfront and lake communities 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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A Look At 2009 East Valley Residential Real Estate Home Sales

Chandler and Gilbert Average Prices for Sold Homes in  2008 & 2009. I heard a saying that accurately describes our current media.   It is credited to Mark Twain,  “If you don’t read the newspaper, you’re uninformed.   If you read the newspaper, you’re mis-informed”. I guess the more things change the more they stay the

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Ice Skating in Gilbert and Chandler – You Bet!

Ice Skating in the Desert What are your chances of finding an ice skating rink in Phoenix?  Probably the same odds as the Cardinals going to the Super Bowl, but they both came true.  Polar Ice has facilities in Gilbert, Chandler and Peoria that offer public skating and hockey leagues.  Since only a fraction of the population

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Gilbert: A top place to raise children

Gilbert Arizona recognized as one of Arizona’s best places to raise children In the November 10, 2008 issue Business Week recognized Gilbert as one of the top places in Arizona to raise children. Obviously, they have their rating system which produced Gilbert as their top pick and makes parents in other towns & cities cry foul. 

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