Phoenix Arizona Waterfront Homes
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If you’ve ever looked for a safe and 
leisurely place to go for a walk or ride a bike without the risk of competing on busy streets with cars and trucks, consider the recreational paths and trails along the SRP canals. Throughout the valley Salt River Project (SRP) manages 131 miles canals that provide over 1 million acre feet of water annually to the Phoenix metro area.
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Air conditioning systems are continuing to transition to more environmentally friendly refrigerants, phasing out R-22 commonly known as Freon. Since January 1, 2010 any newly installed A/C systems had to use refrigerants such as R-410A, likely known by the brand name, Puron. Another benchmark change is coming up in the near future. To learn more, continue reading and watch the video to understand it’s impact.
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If you are wondering how things in the real estate market have started in 2019, I’d like to share some information with you. Are short sales and bank owned properties coming back? How often do sellers contribute toward buyer closing costs? And what has been happening to residential rental lease rates?
Check out the video below to have these and other questions answered.
Was there something that I missed or didn’t get answered? Please let me know and it may be the subject of my next video,.
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Termites and Phoenix HomesAt some point in the inspection process, a diligent buyer will need to have a termite inspection, also known as a Wood-Destroying Organism or Insect Inspection. This typically is done at the same time as the general home inspection. Many inspectors are also licensed to perform termite inspections which adds about $55 to the general home inspection cost. While the most common termite in Arizona is not as destructive as those found in other parts of the country, a thorough inspection is a wise choice in order to protect an asset as valuable as a home. Continue reading “Lets’ talk termites and Phoenix homes”
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 canoeing are permitted and which lakes are larger and more conducive to boating. I’m going to share some tools with you so that you can answer these questions.
When it comes to maintaining the lakes in Phoenix lake communities, is it done by chemicals or is there a more ecologically balanced way to take care of the lakes? Dumping chemicals into lakes is expensive and the results are short lived. The more environmentally friendly solution involves choosing specific species of fish that address the needs of urban man made lakes at a fraction of the costs of chemicals. You may even call them “utility fish” because of their utilitarian function of keeping the lakes ecologically maintained.
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Waterfront Townhouses and Condos in Tempe, Az.Tempe represents the oldest and newest of waterfront living. The Lakes in Tempe is one of the oldest master planned lake communities in Arizona, while the high rise condos, Edgewater and Bridgeview, on Tempe Town Lake represent the newer and more urban lifestyle living. Waterfront and lake community condo & townhouses in Tempe offers some of the best waterfront living in the Phoenix area. While many waterfront home buyers are looking for single family lakefront homes, those who seek a more maintenance-free lifestyle with lake views owe it to themselves to discover townhouses and condos in Tempe. Waterfront condos and townhouses in Tempe will be found in either The Lakes in Tempe, or around Tempe Town Lake.
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Christmas lights light up lake communitiesChristmas time in lake communities takes on an added dimension. In addtion to the he annual ritual of displaying holiday lights in the front yard, waterfront lots can decorate the backyards which can be seen from quite a distance. Some lake communities even schedule a boat parade to show off decorated boats. Some communities such as Val Vista Lakes and The Islands in Gilbert make the boat parade an annual event.
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One Oct. 18, 2011, the new Tempe Town Lake Pedestrian bridge opened, connecting the north and south shores of Tempe Town Lake. The bridge consists of 4 spans, each measuring 228 feet, weighing 165,000 lbs. The bridge protects the bladders of the dam from the sun and contains a built-in sprinkler system to cool the bladders when needed. 
This was the point of contention when one of the bladders failed on July 20, 2010, that the maintenance had been inadequate. The picture to the left was taken just days after the dam failed and sent over 750 million gallons of water down the Salt River. The lake was dry for 3 months before the dam was repaired and the lake refilled in October 2010.
Within The Lakes master planned lake community are over 260 waterfront homes that include condos, townhouses, patio homes and single family homes built around a 50 acre man made lake in Tempe. Residents enjoy a community pool and spa, tennis courts, basketball and sand volleyball court. The club facilities are open to residents for parties, receptions and host many of the community sponsored activities such as water aerobics, boxercise, Yoga classes, and The Lakes Women’s Club. More information can be gathered at The Lakes Community website.
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