Archive for January, 2009
Desert Ridge Real Estate Outperforming Many Areas
January 26th, 2009 categories: Desert Ridge
Now that several of the major home builders have backed out of their purchases on land in Desert Ridge, it seems as though the existing builders have a chance to become more profitable in 2009 and perhaps we can see an overall recovery to the residential sales in the Desert Ridge real estate market.
The fact that several these purchases are now defaulted is not great news as many of the projects included area infrastructure improvements as well, like parks, roads, etc. It is also not great to see all the desert cleared to the East of CityNorth and now to see that project halted in its current state. It remains to be seen what the City of Phoenix will do with those incomplete projects and the land.
The bright side though is that existing home builders like Del Webb at Fireside, DR Horton at Cielo and Toll Brothers at Villages at Aviano are all reporting Read the rest of this entry »
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Fireside at Desert Ridge – Another Del Webb Master Planned Community
January 10th, 2009 categories: Desert Ridge
Fireside at Desert Ridge is another thriving master planned community in the Desert Ridge area. Different from Del Webb’s very popular active adult community throughout the valley, Fireside is an all ages community. Del Webb boasts Fireside as an “urban-surburban” lifestyle. The seclusion and serenity of the natural desert, but minutes from some of the best shopping and restaraunts in the Phoenix metro area.
Fireside at Desert Ridge supports an active lifestyle anchored by the community center. Here you will fine both a lap pool and resort-style pool, plus a children’s splash area, an incredible fitness center and movement studio, yoga garden and treatment rooms for spa services. The community hosts frequent events and social gatherings that are extremely popular with the residents.
Fireside offers several floorplans and products to appeal to all demographics. Featured are traditional single-family homes, affordable detached cottages and two-story townhomes that are maintence-free. The single family product ranges from 2,441 square feet all the way up to an estate level home at 4,306 square feet. Many have court yard and casita options.
Email me if you would like to join my Fireside at Desert Ridge “hot list”. I am frequently in contact with my community representative to give me the scoop on the best deals and quick move-in specials. I can also help you compare new home in Fireside with resale home in Aviano at Desert Ridge….Fireside’s proud neighbor.
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Happy New Year – So Far So Good!
January 3rd, 2009 categories: Real Estate News
Okay, I realize I am a few days late to send this wish, however I have been BUSY! That is a great sign! Since New Years Day I have had 3 showings on one property, multiple showings on my other listings, an accepted contract on one house and two short sale approvals! Not too shabby.
I am not saying this to brag, I am truly most happy for those most affected, my SELLERS! During the dog days of November and December I kept stating that I felt first quarter of 2009 would bring “change” to the real estate market. I am not saying everything will be smelling like roses in right away, but I do think we will be approaching a bona fide “bottom” and I believe there are a slew of buyers waiting to purchase – and why wouldn’t there be!
Lets recap, mortgage rates are at 5 year lows, homes price are affordable and there is something for everyone out there. If you hear that the banks are not lending, don’t listen. There are plenty of good programs out there, you just have to know what to look for – and they don’t all require 20% down like I keep hearing buyers say.
Lastly, if you buy before June 30th, 2009, and you have not owned a home in the last 3 years, you are going to receive a $7500 TAX CREDIT! That is not a write-off, that is a tax credit. All the details of this can be founding by clicking here.
So, I am pleasantly surprised by what 2009 has brought so far. I know we have a have long road ahead, but it is a start!
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