Breckenridge Bay at Val Vista Lakes waterfront townhouses

  Val Vista Lakes Waterfront Townhouses in Gilbert One of the many Val Vista Lakes waterfront neighborhoods includes Breckenridge Bay, a townhouse complex of 60 townhouses, 37 of them are waterfront.  The majority of the properties were built between 1987 – 1997.  There is no community pool in Breckenridge Bay but that’s understandable because the

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Driving through Phoenix neighborhoods – virtually

Getting to know waterfront neighborhoods and determining lot sizes We all know that pictures of a house for sale may allow you to fall in love with a house, but what does the lakefront neighborhood look like? And those wide angle pictures may lead you to believe that the backyard is almost 1/2 an acre on

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Does this Phoenix Residential Lake Allow Boating?

Determining if a Phoenix lake community allows boating One of the most frequently asked questions I recieve is “Does this lake community allow boating?”  The second most frequent question is “How big is the lake?”  We’re going to answer both of these questions.  Previously, I’ve attempted to make a list of lakes where boating, kayaking, and

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Introduction to Phoenix waterfront property

Starting your Phoenix area waterfront home search Not all Phoenix waterfront property is created the same.  Some residential lakes provide ample room for pontoon boats and kayaks, while others have been characterized merely as canals. So do all lake subdivisions allow boating? Do some lakes allow fishing while others do not? And what about the water quality,

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2014 Real Estate Market Update

How 2013 ended and where is the market going in  2014? The past 2 years have provided Phoenix area homeowners with double digit gains, and the market has been in the sellers’ favor.  But with higher prices and more sellers looking to take advantage, the balance between buyers and sellers is shifting.  Distressed sales (short sales and  foreclosures) which

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Community Facility Districts in Phoenix Arizona

What is a Community Facilities District? A community facilities district is a special taxing district that allows the financing of the installation, operation and maintenance of public improvements such as roads, water and sewer facilities, flood control and drainage projects.  Many well-known communities in Scottsdale, Goodyear, Surprise, Peoria, Buckeye and Mesa have utilized CFD’s to finance

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Waterfront townhouses in The Islands for Sale

Coral Reef Townhouse in The Islands for Sale Waterfront townhouses in Gilbert are not very common, and The Islands is one of the few lake communities that offer lakeside townhomes.  The Islands is one of the largest man made lakes in the east valley and a true favorite of those who enjoy boating. The Islands

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Gilbert LDS Temple announces open house dates

Mormon  temple open house dates set for early  2014 Almost 5 years after its announcement in April 2008, the Gilbert LDS Temple will be dedicated on March 2, 2014.  Prior to the dedication, a public open house be held from January 18th – February 15th, 2014(excluding Sundays).        Photo credit: DuseyPhoto  

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Peoria Az. Waterfront Lake Communities – Desert Harbor & Ventana Lakes

Desert Harbor and Ventana Lakes Communities Peoria lake communities offers potential buyers some options when looking for waterfront property.  Desert Harbor offers a 46 acre body of water where residents who enjoy boating will enjoy a relaxing ride at their choosing.  Ventana Lakes is focused on providing active adults a waterfront experience and the amenities of a

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Gilbert Waterfront Home in Stonebridge Lakes Estates

Stonebridge Lakes Waterfront Home  for Sale Looking for a family sized Gilbert waterfront home?  Your search has ended! This two story, 5 bedroom, 2,985 sq.ft. home in Stonebridge Lakes has spacious bedrooms and an upstairs walk-out balcony providing just another vantage point  from which  to enjoy the lake views. Enjoy your waterfront views from the back patio

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