The Anthem real estate market pulled back a little bit in July. The total number of homes sold fell off 12% from June, but was up 47% from July 2016.  Good news was the average sale price increased 5% over June and was up 9% year over year.  The 12 month moving average continues to remain flat month over month and is now up 4% from last year.  The price per square foot declined 5% from June and was flat year over year. Again, the decline in the price per square foot could be attributed to larger homes selling, which usually have a lower price per square foot. The days on market increased, now standing at 74 days, up 9% from June and up 1% from July 2016. The burn rate, (or homes under contract versus homes on the market) is now about 2.95 month’s supply,  just about a balanced market.  ... 08/14/2017

  While the Short Sale days of the previous decade are for the most part behind us, the reality is that there are still hundreds of homes "under water" in Arizona.   While it's true that not every property facing foreclosure in Anthem is "under water", may of them are, and unfortunately many homeowners still don't understand that the likelihood is they will be far better off doing a Short Sale of their Anthem home than allowing their Anthem home to be sold at auction on the courthouse steps!    Short Sales are "regular resales" with one big difference.     Your lender(s) must agree to accept less than the amount(s) owed on your loan(s).   While there are many details regarding Short Sale Seller financial circumstances and the hardship they face, the bottom line is that most lenders pref... 08/10/2017

The following Anthem, AZ homes closed escrow during the week of 7/31/17 -  8/6/17:42424 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy. #21206, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,204 square feet, Traditional sale, $150,000;42424 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy. #30206, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,204 square feet, Traditional sale, $150.000;42424 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy. #39102, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,325 square feet, Traditional sale, $163,500;3658 W. McCauley Ct., 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,469 square feet, Traditional Sale, $206,000;3466 W. Webster Ct., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,264 square feet, Traditional sale, $220,000;1929 W. Hemingway Ln., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,135 square feet, Traditional sale, $220,000;3237 W. Walden Ct., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,627 square feet, Traditional sale, $240,000;3401 W. Thoreau Ln.,... 08/08/2017

  Just Sold!!!I brought the buyer on this Anthem, AZ home.Give me a call 602-334-3757 or e-mail: jwmurphy@longrealty.com if you're interested in listing your home. 08/07/2017

 The following Anthem, AZ homes closed escrow during the week of 7/24/17 -  7/30/17:40705 N. Apollo Way, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,264 square feet, Traditional sale, $218,000;3641 W. Muirfield Ct. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,663 square feet, Traditional sale, $227,500;40540 N. Territory Trl., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,140 square feet, Traditional Sale, $246,250;41409 N. Bent Creek Way, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,082 square feet, Traditional sale, $257,000;2508 W. Shackleton Dr., 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,120 square feet, Traditional sale, $270,000;4439 W. Magellan Dr., 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,030 square feet, Traditional sale, $275,000;1849 W. Dion Dr., 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,038 square feet, Pool, Traditional sale, $299,950;3232 W. Morse Dr., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,3... 08/06/2017

   Epcor representatives will meet with Anthem residents at the Anthem Civic Building to discuss the latest in the waste water rate case and consolidation decision. When: Tuesday, Aug. 1st, 5pmWhere: Anthem Civic Building  For more information go to: http://www.onlineatanthem.com/event/epcor-rate-case-update 07/26/2017

 The following Anthem, AZ homes closed escrow during the week of 7/17/17 -  7/23/17:42424 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy #15104, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,617 square feet, Traditional sale, $192,900;3635 W. Thalia Ct. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,469 square feet, Pool. Traditional sale, $208,500;3655 W. McCauley Ct., 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,469 square feet, Traditional Sale, $215,000;4619 W. Rolling Rock Dr., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,514 square feet, Traditional sale, $230,000;40903 N. Columbia Dr., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,672 square feet, Traditional sale, $237,000;3754 W. Blue Eagle Ln., 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,827 square feet, Traditional sale, $250,000;43221 N. 44th Ave., 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,552 square feet, Lender owned, $256,324;39906 N. Thunder Hills Dr., 4 bedrooms, 2... 07/24/2017

 This installment of Anthem, AZ Floor Plans features The Bennington (see floor plan below). The Bennington offers 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathroom with a great room, den, 3 car garage, and 2,542 square feet of total living space.  The Bennington comes with an optional Casita with either a full bathroom or powder room.  Sky lights and a wet bar in the kitchen nook were some other features that were offered at build. Currently The Bennington model is selling between $360,000 - $390,000 depending on options and location. If you have questions about The Bennington or any other Anthem, AZ floor plans please contact me at 602-334-3757 or jwmurphy@longrealty.com  07/21/2017

 Musical Theatre of Anthem will be holding a casting call for their Madagascar Jr. performance on July 24th, 9am at their studio located at 42323 N. Vision Way in Anthem. For more information call 623-336-6001 or visit: www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org  07/20/2017

 Whenever possible I like to do business with local businesses in my area.  Recently I had my car detailed by Peak Auto Detailing, a full service, mobile detailer located here in Anthem, AZ.  Matthew Adams, Peak Auto Detailing's owner/operator will come to your house or you can drop your car by his house.  He does a fantastic job inside and out and has several tiered options to suit your budget and time constraints.For more information visit their website at: www.anthemdetailing.com  07/19/2017

The following Anthem, AZ homes closed escrow during the week of 7/10/17 -  7/16/17:42424 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy #63212, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,204 square feet, Traditional sale, $154,500;3419 W. Steinbeck Dr. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,217 square feet, Traditional sale, $190,000;39515 N. Prairie Ln. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,168 square feet, Pool. Lemder Owned, $223,545;2514 W. Memorial Dr., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,827 square feet, Traditional Sale, $228,000;1965 W. Hemingway Ln., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,432 square feet, Traditional sale, $235,000;40903 N. Columbia Trl., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,672 square feet, Traditional sale, $237,000;41236 N. Rolling Green Way, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,038 square feet, Traditional sale, $253,000;43109 N. Vista Hills Dr., 4 bedrooms... 07/18/2017

The Villas  real estate market cooled off a bit in June. 2 homes closed escrow in The Villas in June, the half as many as in May, but twice as many as last June.   The average sale price for the homes sold in June inched up a bit over May , up 1%, and 2% better than last June.  Again, due to the smaller floor plans selling as evidenced by the price per square foot increasing by 3% from May. There are currently 3 homes on the market in The Villas at this time and the 12 month moving average price, $158,236 continues to edge up, 4% versus 2016. Currently there are 2 homes under contract in The Villas.  Here are the latest stats for the 31 days ending 6/30/17:Active Listings: 3Homes Pending: 2Homes sold in last 90 days:  2 (Down 50% from June '17,  Up 100% from June '16)Burn rate (Inventor... 07/16/2017

 The Anthem Parkside real estate market picked up considerably in June. Home sales increased by 59% over May and 28% year over year.  The average sale price jumped too, up 7% over May and up 4% over June 2016. However, the average price per square foot dipped a bit 1% less than May, but up 7% year over year for the Parkside. The average days on market decreased 36% year over year and was down 17% from may. The inventory of homes on the market is at a 2.32 month’s supply, still a strong seller’s market. The 12 month moving average, $291,301 is up 3% from last year, continuing to level off.  And the number of homes currently on the market is 100, while the number of homes currently under contract in the Parkside is 73. As evidenced by the perfomance of the 12 month moving average over the... 07/14/2017

 The Anthem Country Club real estate market picked up a bit in June. The total number of homes sold in the Country Club increased a little from May, and was up 21% year over year.  The average sale price increased in June, and was up year over year by 2%. The price per square foot increased a modest 3% year over year.  The days on market remained about the same versus May and was up 8% year over year. The burn rate, (or homes under contract versus homes on the market) is now 3.69 month’s supply, edging back toward a buyer's market. Again,  the 12 month moving average increased nicely year over year (+4%).  There are  now 70homes on the market in the Club, up 1% from May.The decrease in the price per square foot coupled with the rise in the average sale price during the month of June giv... 07/13/2017

Stop by to view this fantastic Anthem, AZ home, on which we recently reduced the price.Where: 2132 W. Hidden Treasure Way, Anthem, AZ 85086When: Friday, July 14th, 3pm - 6pmWe'll see you there!  07/12/2017

Musical Theatre of Anthem Presents"School of Rock"When: July 20-23Where: Musical Theater of Anthem42323 N. Vision Way, AnthemTicket prices: Adults - $19, Students, Seniors, and Children under 12 - $16 For more information go to:  www.musicaltheatreofanthem.com   07/12/2017

 The Anthem real estate market entered summer strong. The total number of homes sold was up 33% from May, and up 27% from June 2016.  The average sale price increased 5% over May and up 3% year over year.  The 12 month moving average continues to remain flat month over month and is now only up 3% from last year.  The price per square foot declined 3% from May and was up 6% year over year. The decline in the price per square foot could be attributed to larger homes selling, which usulally have a lower price per square foot. The days on market decreased, now standing at 68 days, down 13% from May and down 23% from June 2016. The burn rate, (or homes under contract versus homes on the market) is now about 2.47 month’s supply, still signalling a sellers market.  There are now 169 homes on t... 07/11/2017

 The following Anthem, AZ homes closed escrow during the week of 7/3/17 -  7/9/17:1819 W. Owens Way, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,454 square feet, Traditional sale, $165,000;41216 N. Hudson Trail 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,266 square feet, Traditional sale, $213,000;1902 W. Whitman Ct. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,616 square feet, Traditional sale, $234,000;1806 W. Twain Dr., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,965 square feet, Pool, Lender Owned, $276,502;39927 N. Peale Ct., 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,168 square feet, Pool, Traditional sale, $284,000;39806 N. Mill Creek Ct., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,168 square feet, Pool, Traditional sale, $292,000;2822 W. Wayne Ln., 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,309 square feet, Pool,Traditional sale, $305,000;4540 W. Venture Ct., 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,5... 07/10/2017

 The following Anthem, AZ homes closed escrow during the week of 6/26/17 -  7/2/17:3620 W. Keller Ct., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,264 square feet, Traditional sale, $213,900;40832 N. Hearst Dr., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,567 square feet, Traditional sale, $225,000;40114 N. Bell Meadow Ct, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,454 square feet, Traditional sale, $225,000;4619 W. Stoneman Dr., 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,757 square feet, Traditional sale, $240,000;4509 W. Crosswater Way, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,681 square feet, Traditional sale, $256,000;3743 W. Ghost Flower Ct., 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,638 square feet, Traditional sale, $260,000;3822 W. Adamanda Ct., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,638 square feet, Traditional sale, $266,000;39141 N. Acadia Way, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,168 squ... 07/03/2017

Come celebrate our country's birthday in Anthem.Enjoy the annual Anthem Indpendence Day Celebration.Where: Anthem Community ParkWhen: Monday, July 3rd, 6-10pmFood, water slides, rides, inflatables, and music.  07/02/2017