General Waterfront Info

Gilbert Waterfront Homes & Lake Communities

  Gilbert Waterfront and Lake Communities Gilbert Arizona continually ranks high as a preferred Phoenix suburb.  For those with an eye for waterfront homes, it also draws their attention since Gilbert has more lake communities than any other Phoenix city except Chandler.  Gilbert offers a range of waterfront opportunities that includes townhouses, single family dwellings, water ski and wake

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The Falls in The Islands – Gilbert Waterfront Homes

Gilbert Lake Community in The Islands The Falls in The Islands is a gated community on the center lake.  The tax records show the name of the community as Coral Point but the marquee at the entrance to the subdivision shows The Falls.  The Falls is a more appropriate name since there are three small

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What is the premium for Phoenix waterfront property?

Value of  Phoenix Waterfront Property People have often commented that Phoenix waterfront property is an oxymoron. How can there be waterfront homes  in a desert?  Not too far into the conversation, the question will be “Is waterfront property more expensive than non-waterfront property?”  The easy answer is “yes, of course” since there is less of it.  Where it

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Phoenix Real Real Estate Buyer Advisory

  Buyer Due Diligence When Purchasing a Home in Arizona Buying a home can be a daunting and stressful undertaking, whether  you’ve lived here for years or are relocating from another state. Performing a thorough due diligence is critical and entails more than just a home inspection.  It also includes an understanding of the surrounding area, the neighborhood, the HOA

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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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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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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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