Riparian Preserve in Gilbert-a desert oasis

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch serves many purposes Synergy is an unlikely word to describe this 110 acre mulit-purpose facility, but it is very fitting.  The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch is a neighbor to the Southeast Valley Library, providing one of the most scenic libarary views in the city.  The preserve is also home to

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Ocotillo Lakes Homes and Amenities

Ocotillo Lakes amenities among the best Besides having some of the most prestigious waterfront neighborhoods in the valley, the Ocotillo Lakes area of south Chandler ranks high in academic acheivement, and provides many family centered activities,  and low crime rates compared to national standards and some of the lowest in Chandler.

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SanTan Village – Regional Outdoor Shopping Mall in Gilbert

Regional outdoor shopping mall in Gilbert San Tan Village celebrated its newest addition yesterday with the grand opening of Macy’s.  San Tan Village located at Williams Field and the Santan 202 freeway is comprised of two sections; the shopping center and the urban village.  For a layout of both click on San Tan Village Shopping

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Gated Chandler Lake Community Homes in Lagos Vistoso

Lagos Vistoso in Chandler has over 170 Waterfront Homes                                                        Lagos Vistoso, one of the newer waterfront communities in the east valley, was built by Pulte Homes between 2003  and 2005.  With over 170 waterfront lots, the community has a high ratio of waterfront homes to total community homes at approximately 40%.   Lagos Vistoso homes range in size

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Gilbert entertainment: Hale Centre Theatre

Hale Centre Theatre in downtown Gilbert Come and enjoy local live entertainment in downtown Gilbert.   One of 5 theatres in 3 states, the Hale Centre Theatre is the longest, continuously running center stage theatre in the country. The Gilbert Hale Centre Theatre opened in July 2003.  The unique center stage arrangement ensures everyone of having a good seat. 

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Market value of a waterfront home property

Waterfront home incremental market value I received a call from another agent asking what the incremental market value was of a waterfront or lakefront home versus a similar home not on the water.  In many of the tax records, it discloses a premium paid by the original owners. The initial lot premium for a waterfront lot charged

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Ahwatukee waterfront lake communities and homes

Lakefront property nestled in the Ahwatukee Foothills of Phoenix Bordered by south mountain park to the north, Ahwatukee was annexed by the city of Phoenix between 1978 and 1987.  However, this unique community prides itself on it’s own identity even though it may have a Phoenix address.  The 35 sq. mile Ahwatukee Foothills community has even had it’s own

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Northshore Tempe town lake waterfront condominiums

  Northshore Condos on Tempe Town Lake This  134 unit development is one of the newer additions to spring up around Tempe Town Lake.  It borders Arizona State University and has excellent access to the 202 from Rural Road.  It includes a social lounge and fitness center along with a gated parking garage.  A unique feature

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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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