I’ve noticed a lot of new construction activity around the Phoenix Valley, like in the Eastmark communities in Mesa on east side, and Buckeye’s Verado development on the west side. It’s great to see some of the formerly abandoned construction sites moving along again as well. ~Bill Arizona bucks national construction cost increase trend, but… Read More
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Disabled American Veterans group to begin van service
In light of difficulty with the “40-mile rule” this sounds like a fantastic solution! ~Bill by Scott Rogers, lsrogers@thenewsstar.com The Gen. Claire Chennault Flying Tigers Chapter 51 of the Disabled American Veterans will conduct a fundraiser this week to help raise money for the region’s first veteran shuttle to the Jackson, Mississippi VA hospital. Local… Read More
East Valley cities on millennial job seeker’s short list
NerdWallet, finance and daily-life info site for the instant-access addicted, named East Valley cities Chandler and Scottsdale, the top 2 Best Cities for Millennial Job Seekers in Arizona. I have to agree. Both cities have done a superb job of balancing and blending big business and entrepreneurship with residential interests. ~Bill by Spencer Tierney/ NerdWallet… Read More
North Phoenix Townhome For Sale
Gorgeous, immaculate, and affordable! Three-level townhome with rare 2-car garage under. Located in the desirable Parkside community of North Phoenix, this beautiful home is better than new! Upgraded kitchen cabinets and granite countertops, stainless appliances stay. Floorplan is open, light and bright. Both bedrooms have en suite baths. Office has built-in workspace. Parkside offers a… Read More
Maricopa County Parks, preserving wilderness in the center of suburbia
New Maricopa County Park in the works Buckeye, Arizona – We regularly hike the well maintained trails of Maricopa’s regional park system. A yearly pass at a very reasonable rate allows access to all county owned areas, and for the most part these parks are beautiful, nicely taken care of with plenty of parking and… Read More
Luxury on the lake!!
While the Northeast is just beginning the process of thawing out, the vacation home market everywhere else is heating up! A fellow Realtor, Susan Bradley of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, in the quaint and beautiful (and my former stomping grounds) Lakes Region of New Hampshire, has listed this ‘charming little cottage’ on the state’s largest… Read More
What will you do with all this space? 4 Br Home for sale in Gilbert, Arizona
At just shy of 3,000 square feet, this beautiful home offers plenty of room to grow! Master suite with office alcove, outside balcony and huge bath. Spacious kitchen has breakfast nook and work station. Second level laundry is handy to 4 Bedrooms and 2 full Baths. Gallery and Property Description Request additional information or showing
Do good fences make good cable companies?
I know several people who have recently given up cable. Until now, I wouldn’t even have considered doing that but I’m beginning to wonder if there aren’t more benefits to not having cable. My sanity being right at the top of that list. My cable company’s got me sitting square in the middle of the… Read More
Phoenix in the Top 10 of Cities Where Rent is Rising the Fastest
I’ve noticed this happening for quite some time now. Rents are rising faster than home prices and mortgage interest rates are remaining affordable. Are you ready to buy? I can help you find out. ~Bill Lauren Gensler Forbes Staff Rents in big, glittering metropolises like New York and San Francisco are notoriously pricey and getting… Read More
Sustainable building in Mesa, Arizona
I haven’t looked in to this community yet but I have been researching sustainable and energy efficient residential building lately. Seems like it’s trending right now and may be for a long time to come. Just a reminder, I offer a discount on the purchase of New Construction, cash back to apply to your closing… Read More