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High Water Pressure can be Hazardous to your Plumbing Fixtures

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I recently read an article in the Arizona Republic, and it brought back a memory about homes in the Chandler neighborhood we live in. When we first moved into our home in 1996, we never even thought about water pressure. Well, a few years ago, we started having to replace all the gaskets and se...

03/17/2009

Chandler Homes and Phoenix Area Market Update for February

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Buyers are really starting to buy lower priced Chandler Homes, Gilbert Homes, and Phoenix Homes. Statistics show that 4,215 resale transactions were recorded this February, compared to 2,690 resale transactions recorded in 2008. This is an increase of 57%. The median resale price for Maricopa C...

03/17/2009

Sales Price Continues to Drop In January

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According to the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service, the average sales price and median sales price has dropped again in Maricopa County, for at least the seventh consecutive month. Here is a breakdown of how much the sales prices have dropped during that time period: ...

03/10/2009

Looking for a brand new home in Gilbert starting under $150k?

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If you are looking to purchase a new home in Gilbert starting under $150,000, and are considering applying for that new $8,000 first time homebuyer tax credit, you should check out The Willows by K. Hovanian Homes. The Willows has four great new neighborhoods in Gilbert. The neighborhoods are ce...

03/08/2009

The Skinny on the new $8,000 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

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Okay, here are some answers to the new tax credit (up to $8,000) for first time homeowners. Many people have been asking questions, so here are the answers. First of all, a tax credit is completely different from a tax deduction. With this tax credit, you get a dollar-for-dollar decrease in the...

03/08/2009

Who were you in High School?

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Has anyone seen this new show on TV Land called "High School Reunion"? The premise of the show is to get high school classmates back together for their 20 year reunion in Hawaii and see what happens. I typically don't write posts like this one, but it peaked my interest for several reasons. Fir...

03/05/2009

Simple ways to help your home sell faster and for more money

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If you recently got a listing, here are some recommendations that I read about in an article by Maggie Sieger in Realtor Magazine. These recommendations should help your listing stand out, sell faster, and for more money. With so many homes on the market, you need all the help you can get to ge...

03/05/2009

City of Chandler offers Tourism Deals for Cactus League Fans!

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Cactus League fans are encouraged to explore all Chandler has to offer during their stay in Arizona. Chandler is located only 20 minutes south of Sky Harbor Airport and is conveniently located on three freeways - making it easy to get to and from any of the Cactus League stadiums. Chandler's loca...

03/02/2009

Three easy ways to cut cooling costs this Summer

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I was just reading a newspaper article the other day, realizing that Summer is just around the corner, and thought this information can help all of us who live in Arizona, as well as other sunshine states. Thanks goes to Sue Doerfler for sharing this information in her article in the Arizona Rep...

03/02/2009

Tempe Arizona - Great Arizona Beer Festival

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Okay, if I keep writing about all these festivals and events that involve drinking alcohol, everyone is going to think I have a problem, and need a 12 step recovery plan. Living in Arizona, we have a great opportunity to hold outdoor events almost throughout the entire year, but early Spring is ...

03/02/2009