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Developers have proposed an open-air mall in Goodyear, Estrella Falls.   The mall will be north of Interstate 10 between Estrella Parkway and Bullard Avenue.   The plan is for a 300 acre mall that will include hotels, offices and of course shopping.  Expected tenants are Harkins Theatres, Dillard's and ...

Many have talked about the upcoming improvements for I 17 in Phoenix Arizona.    I thought I would take a minute and show the map provided the Arizona Department of Transportation.   As you can see Phase I of the project will: 1)  Modify the Deer Valley Road exit off of I17. 2)  Add an extra lane from the 101 ...

It has recently been in the news about Sun City Grand’s discussion of changing its age guidelines.    Historically when Sun City Grand, a Pulte/Del Webb development, was built newly built homes were only allowed if one person on the title was over the age of 55. The exception was that 10% of new buyers of new builds could be ...

I would be remiss in announcing that the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center in Glendale, Arizona is now open.    It is located at 5600 West Union Hills Drive close to the Glendale library – Foothills branch.    The Recreation and center has hours of: Monday – Friday – 5:30am – 10 ...

A new park is set for its grand opening at Vistancia on February 10.     The park is 15 acres and adjacent to the elementary school north of the Discovery models.     The land is currently owned by Sunbelt Holdings and is being developed to be unique and a step above the ordinary childrens ...

Several top home developers met at the Urban Land Institute’s Real Estate Trends conference in Phoenix the first week of January 2007.   In attendance were representatives from Engle Homes and Meritage Homes to name a few.  The consensus is that many of the builders currently have an excess of inventories, both land and spec ...

Over the past week or so I have noticed an increase in buyer activity.  I am beginning to have some serious talks with buyers that appear ready to begin the buying process very soon.  In addition, my website is seeing 3 times the traffic I received from Oct – Dec.   Right now is a great time to be buying a home as sellers ...

Over the last week or so I have been approached by numerous sellers and future sellers and asked the impact of the possible loss of trees and plants due to the recent hard frost.  There was a great article in the AZ Republic on this very subject one day last week and I have already posted another Blog on this very subject.We all know that ...

The magic question...  Is now the time to purchase the home of your dreams?  I wish I had a nickel for every time I have been asked this question over the last 12 months.  During the housing boom of 2004 and 2005, Realtors were screaming for more homes to come on the market, but potential sellers decided to wait to ensure they got ...

Well after 3 straight days of night time temps well below the freezing mark, it appears that many, many homes in the Valley have suffered losses of many plants and trees.  Some of the trees and plants most affected by the cold weather are Ficus trees, Citrus trees, Hibiscus, Lantana, Honeysuckles and most shade loving plants. After ...