Phoenix Ranked 11th for Tourist Destination

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Released this week by  Global Insight, a Boston analytical firm ranked Metro Phoenix 11th on a list of top 100 tourist destinations. With New York City, Orlando, Florida, and Las Vegas making up the top 3 travel destinations, Phoenix is behind Atlanta and just above Tampa, Florida, as a destination, according to the firm’s Top [...]

Mortgage payment behind?

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Are you behind on mortgage payments? Does your adjustable rate mortgage continue to go up? Is there a temporary hardship keeping you from making payments? Do you owe more than your home is worth? Have you tried to refinance and can’t? What is a Short Sale? There are situations in which keeping your home just [...]

Freeway restrictions in Phoenix Valley (July 25-28)

ADOT Weekend Updates on Road Closures

Well, the heat index is certainly rising, but that isn’t preventing ADOT from continuing it’s work to enhance many of our roadways this weekend. The good news, as you can see from the details below, is that most of the work is not going to result in actual road closures – just some lane restrictions. [...]

Beginner Hike – Wind Caves in Usery Pass

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After living in Arizona for over 34 years, I can finally say I have actually hiked one of our trails in the greater Phoenix area. My good friend Shelli Bates with LandAmerica Title invited me to hike the trail, knowing I was a total beginner! The Wind Cave Trail in the Usery Mountain Recreation Area [...]

Field of Dreams – Gilbert Baseball Park

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I’ve played softball for as long as I can remember. I don’t remember when exactly I picked up the passion for softball, however I recall playing fast pitch competitively in Junior High School in Mesa, Arizona. I continued to play many sports in the Mesa School District throughout my latter school years. I lettered in [...]

2735 W. Manzanita St. Mesa – SOLD

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2735 W MANZANITA ST Apache Junction, AZ 85220 $106,500 2967282 Residential Mfg/Mobile Housing Closed Beds/Baths: 3 / 2 SF: 1,296 / County Assessor Year Built: 1996 Pool – Private: No Pool Spa: None EF: 32RDX2+C Lot Size: 12,501 – 15,000 Level: Single Level Subdivision: UNKNOWN Tax Municipality: Apache Junction Marketing Name: Planned Cmty Name: Model: [...]

221 S. Paradise Street, Mesa

Fantastic 7,001 square foot corner lot in Mesa, Arizona ready for new home!  Zoned for single family or manufactured home. Mature Landscaping and nice community in Apache Paradise.  Home situated on corner of Paradise Street and Baywood Ave in developed subdivision. Bring your own home or have one built. Super convenient to shopping, freeway access [...]

2997 E. Washington Ave, Gilbert – Off Market

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Immaculate Home in Desirable Higley Groves West. Beautiful tree-lined streets with plenty of parks and HOA maintained green-belts. UPDATE: PROPERTY OFF MARKET. Pride of ownership, this beauty features a split floor plan with Formal Living and Dining rooms, Full Mastersuite with separate tub/shower! Dual vanities, his and her walk-in closets, custom coffer in the mastersuite. [...]

Broker or Agent?

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What is the difference between a real estate agent and a real estate broker? Most states require real estate sales professionals to be licensed by the state, so that they can control education and experience requirements and have a central authority to resolve consumer problems. The terminology used to identify real estate professionals varies a [...]

Anthem at Merrill Ranch – Florence Real Estate Homes

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Anthem at Merrill Ranch, just north of Historic Florence in the Southeast Valley of Phoenix, offers all that you’d expect from a Del Webb community. Rock climbing, a skate park, championship golf, indoor basketball and a bustling community center are just a few amenities that will be conveniently located virtually in your backyard. From the [...]