It is a pleasure to be able to share some positive real estate statistics as we begin 2012. Although our main interest area, Active Adults, is not featured in the statistics gathering, it is closely related. The indications are that selling your home in 2012 will be faster and ever so slightly more profitable. That is encouraging as many of our clients have delayed their retirement move to Arizona based on the lagging prices and sales all over the country. We should be seeing sold signs planted with the spring flowers!
Arizona Regional MLS 2011 Stats
January 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
First Wednesday of the Month!
January 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The first Wednesday of the month is the time to do your big grocery shopping if your 55 years young or more. Most of the grocery stores offer 10% on this one day a month to their customers who are in the 55+ age bracket.
Please check with your favorite grocery store to confirm this discount is available. Also watch your mail for the fliers letting you know not only the sales, but if your favorite store is offering a special extra discount Wednesday too.
It is a great time to fill your freezer with food for the month.
Happy Cooking!
Sun City West, a video tour of the community
December 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sun City West was the second of the Del Webb “Sun Cities” to be built in the great Phoenix area. It is still one of the largest communities with a variety of housing styles and options, 4 recreation centers, with the option for garden plots, the Saddle club offing horse stables, bowling alley, 7 golf courses, even the Del Webb Memorial Hospital. Discover more at ArizonaActiveAdult.com
Sun City West, an Arizona Active Adult Community
Sun City Grand, a video tour of the community
December 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sun City Grand is one of the many Del Webb 55+ communities in the valley. The community offers a wide range in home sizes, as well as a condominium community with a few of it’s own amenities. This golf course, active adult community has several pools, clubhouses, activities rooms, craft facilities, tennis courts, pickle ball and much more. This video will give you a quick visual tour of the community. For additional information call, email or check out our other website, ArizionaActiveAdult.com
Solera at Johnson Ranch, an Active Adult Community–a video peek
December 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Solera at Johnson Ranch is an active adult community located as part of the larger master planned community of Johnson Ranch located in Queen Creek, now San Tan Valley. Take a look.
Trilogy at Encanterra, an Active Adult Community– a video peek
December 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Trilogy at Encanterra is Shea homes newest active adult lifestyle community. It shares the 60,000 sqft club house with the master planned Country Club community of Encanterra. This unique community may be perfect for the Baby boomer who isn’t quite ready to be in a 55+ only community.
Arizona Traditions–A visual look at this active adult community
November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This video takes a look around the community, at the club house, activities, pools, and homes. Check it out!
Arizona Traditions, an Active Adult Community
Get out and get cycling
October 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
My husband Rick is a cyclist. He heads out early every weekend and rides for several hours, many times getting 70+ miles in during the ride. That isn’t exactly my idea of fun, but for him, he loves it. I am the one with the cruiser. I am more likely to stop and take a photo along the ride to catch my breath. Luckily we live in Scottsdale and we are both in great shape for going on a ride.
Scottsdale is being awarded the Gold Designation from The League of American Bicyclists. There are only 14 Gold Designated cities in the country, and the highest level of Platinum has been given to only 3 cities.
So why is Scottsdale so bike friendly; with 112 miles of bike routes, 124 miles of bike lanes, and my favorite, the 119 miles of paved bike paths as well as 218 miles of unpaved trails, is it any wonder that Scottsdale is a bicyclist’s paradise. Whatever your preference!
So with cooler weather here, hop on your bike and explore the area!
Exciting Changes
September 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Greetings,
We want to take a moment to share some exciting news with you regarding our real estate business. Our brokerage, John Hall & Associates, has been acquired by one of the largest real estate agencies in the southwest; Realty ONE Group.
Realty ONE Group has experienced exceptional growth with their state-of-the-art technology and professional office facilities. They have retained the exceptional leadership from John Hall & Associates; combining innovation with experience!
We have physically moved to an office around the corner from our homes. In doing so we have opted to get new phone numbers and fax number. We will be turning off the old toll free number in a couple of weeks. The home/office and cell numbers you currently have will remain the same. We have also abbreviated our email addresses. (The old ones will work indefinitely.) Our main website is undergoing remodeling so please be patient while we make it even better. (We already were on Google’s first page….which is quite an accomplishment in the geek world.)
Thank you for your patience and understanding of this change. We think it is a really good one. John Hall & Associates has a reputation since 1974 for outstanding service, integrity and professionalism. Realty ONE brings us the technology to maintain our standing in today’s high tech world.
If you have any questions about this change, please contact us!
Should I keep/extend my Home Warranty Service?
July 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
My favorite answer – Yes, No, Maybe
Yes - a home warranty service is another insurance policy on your home. If something breaks getting it repaired/replaced for a fixed cost is a ‘good thing’ . Not having an unexpected bill for getting your garage door fixed, AC repaired, hot water heater replaced… and it is nice to know you have someone to call when something quits on you.
No - You have a new home, just built and all of the appliances are warranted from the manufacturer, the house is still covered by the builders warranty. Everything in the home is still covered, so no need to get an additional plan. If this is you… a good idea is to contact the AC manufacturer to see if you can extend the purchase warranty.
Maybe - Your house is not brand new, but you realize the appliances/AC is older but you are going to upgrade and remodel. If you are looking to put in a larger AC unit than is the minimum size requirement, or upgrade your appliances, then maybe getting/renewing your home warranty isn’t the best option.
So should you get/renew/keep your home warranty service… yes, no, maybe