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Gilbert, AZ Real Estate News

By Chris Dunham, The Real Estate Guy™
(Brokers Hub Realty)
This charming home is ideally situated just a few blocks from the vibrant heart of downtown Gilbert's heritage district, offering easy access to bustling nightlife, cozy coffee shops, delightful breakfast spots, and the local VFW. Additionally, the area is rapidly growing with an array of new shops and stores. Nestled within a welcoming community, this property boasts a large lot complete with a pristine swimming pool and enjoys north-south exposure. This 3 bedroom home has been meticulously maintained by the same owners for more than twenty years. Inside, you'll find a formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen with a breakfast bar, and a great room featuring a wood-burning fireplace—all designed to warm the heart.Adding to its appeal, the home includes a spacious 31 x 16 addition currently...
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You can't leaf through business weeklies without finding a list proclaiming which city or state has the best this-or-that. So I often take such information with a grain of salt. However, I *am* quite pleased that Business Week came out with their list of "best places to raise your kids" ... mainly because, of the 52 cities studied, Gilbert Arizona came in high on the list. I know. Everyone has an opinion of which town is best. Very often the place of our youth ranks very high in our own list. Since I happen to have lived in Gilbert as a younger guy I think their information is top-notch. :-) I can attest that the quality of schools, the look of the country with access to the city, and the small town friendliness is tough to beat. It's just that kind of place. Looking to make Gilbert yo...
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By Justin Rollins
(West USA)
Business week published a list of the best places to raise your kids and I'm proud to say Gilbert, Arizona made the list!!  They went state by state and only towns with over 50,000 people and a median family income of 40-100,000 qualified.  They looked at things like school performance, crime rate, museums, etc.  They relied most heavily on school performance and safety.   Yea Gilbert!!!!  Population: 152,529 Median household income: $89,031 Our fast-growing town of Gilbert has a skate park, a movie theater, and Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, which draws 200 species of birds just to name a few of the perks about raising a family in Gilbert! Some of the other towns making the cut?? Anchorage, Alaska, Huntsville, Alabama.  To read the full story, click here.   
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By Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807, Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor
(HomeSmart)
BusinessWeek named Gilbert as the best place to raise your kids in Arizona!  In it's second annual report, BusinessWeek selected towns with at least 50,000 residents and a median family income between $40,000 and $100,000.  They narrowed the list of towns using weighted criteria, such as: school performance; number of schools; household expenditures; crime rates; air quality; job growth; family income; museums, parks, theaters, and other amenities; and diversity.  Because this report was looking for the best place to raise kids, BusinessWeek weighted school performance and safety most heavily, but also gave strong weight to amenities and affordability. According to the survey, the population of Gilbert is 152,529.  The median household income is $89,031.  The town continues to grow at a...
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Solutions Real Estate has developed another website for another Gilbert community.  San Tan Ranch is located just south of Pecos and just east of Higley.  I believe there are about 1280 homes in San Tan Ranch.  It is actually the first Gilbert neighborhood I moved to in 2001 or 2002.  San Tan Ranch homes offer great value and location for the money.  San Tan Elementary school is located right in the middle of the community, offeringSan Tan Ranch residents easy access to a great Higley school.  Here is a link to our new site - www.SanTanRanchRealEstateSolution.com. Looking for more information about Gilbert homes and Gilbert real estate?  Be sure to visit one of our Gilbert sites at www.GilbertRealEstateSolution.com or www.eGilbertArizona.com.  Solutions Real Estate has hundreds of commu...
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By Gina McKinley, ABR, CIAS, CDPE, CRS, SFR -Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa
(Gina McKinley Group LLC)
Fabulous and Highly Upgraded Home for Lease. Very Flexible Floorplan with Bonus Room Plus Den, Lush Rear Yard With Pool Overlooking Greenbelt. Must Use Lister's ID Statement.
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By Amy Jones Group, 4 Time BEST OF OUR VALLEY Winner
(South East Valley - www.AmyJonesGroup.com)
Home prices in Gilbert, Arizona continue to fall however, the decline seems to be tapering off.  Good news for Sellers and a sign for buyers that it may be time to get off the fence!
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By Elena Thurston, Family Real Estate Specialist
(Keller Williams Legacy One)
I have a confession.  There is a fiction author out there that writes these cute little books, all centered around these wonderful (fictional) small Americana-type towns.  The plots are cheesy, the characters predictable, and yet I keep coming back for more.  I think it's because I am so drawn to small towns, good neighbors, places where people look out for one another.  Gilbert Arizona is not really a small town, by any means.  At last count, over 200,000 people reside in this suburb of Phoenix.  But once a year, we get to be reminded that not too long ago, Gilbert was a small, farming community of friends. November 8-23 is the annual Gilbert Days celebration, a week-long series of events and activities that pay tribute to Gilbert's western heritage.  The parade commemorates the origin...
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Solutions Real Estate has done it again.  We have an exclusive website showing just Val Vista lakes homes and Val Vista Lakes Real Estate.  The site can be viewed at www.ValVistaLakesRealEstateSolution.com.   We are also in the design stage of another website for Val Vista Lakes.  More information to follow. Val Vista Lakes is a master planned community conveniently located in north Gilbert just south of Baseline Road on both the east and west sides of Val Vista Road.  There are over 900 acres consisting of bike and walking paths, 4 sports parks and a clubhouse featuring a tennis complex, racquetball courts, cardio and weight training equipment, a junior Olympic swimming pool, banquet and meeting rooms, scenic walking areas and a tropical lagoon pool with it's own sandy beach.  Val Vist...
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By Elena Thurston, Family Real Estate Specialist
(Keller Williams Legacy One)
This Saturday, November 8, from 5 to 8 pm, the town of Gilbert Arizona will celebrate its past.  Gilbert is an "old" town for Arizona, dating back to the 1800s.  In the 1920s, when the great majority of Arizona was still empty, Gilbert built a tall water tower for a reliable source of water for fighting fires. The structure was recently repainted, showing off the town name to welcome visitors to the historic Heritage District.  Lights will illuminate the tower and make it visible for miles.  What a great landmark for us! The Water Tower Park has been planned as a place for families to gather and enjoy.  There will be several water fountains, including one that shoots streams of water in the air, all of which will be lighted at night.  The most interesting feature might be the granite ba...
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By SEAN THANH NGUYEN, Branch Manager
(Keller Williams Realty East Valley)
GILBERT BANK OWNED HOMES - MLS#3010435 This Gilbert's two-level bank-owned home, built in 1990, has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2-car garage, 2198 sq.ft home size and 5715 sq.ft lot size. Here is the highlights: - Asking price: $178,900 (as of 11/03/08) - Price per square feet: $81 - Availability for sale: click here for details - Previsous sale price: $305,000 (per tax record) - Previous sale date: 5/10/05 (per tax record) - 2008 full cash value (FCV): $263,500 (per tax record) - Listed by: Centry 21 Arizona Foothills Free real estate hot deals updates at http://activerain.com/groups/HotDeals . Visit http://activerain.com/groups/ArizonaREOs to view Arizona bank owned homes in greater Phoenix with full details. Buy this home or request more information Contact Kellson Team if you want to...
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By Justin McHood, I *used* to know stuff about mortgages.
(parlayo)
Gilbert Arizona Mortgage Rates October 31, 2008 Gilbert Arizona Mortgage News In honor of Halloween, we will try to be "scary funny": A mother asks her son what he wants to be for Halloween. “I want to be real scary. I want to be Freddie!” The mom replies, “Freddie Krueger? From Nightmare on Elm Street?” “No”, the boy replies, “Freddie Mac, from Nightmare on Main Street!” As always, we are your local Gilbert Arizona Mortgage Experts and look forward to helping you.  
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By Sheryl Robinson
(Home Key Realty)
Seville Market Stats:  There were a total of 94 closed sales from April 1st to September 30th in 2008 compared to 97 from April 1st of 2007 to September 30th of 2007. The average selling price for that period was $320,067 compared to an average selling price of $446,405 for the same period in 2007, a percentage drop of 28.3%. The average sales price per square foot was $126.74 compared to $169.06 for the same period in 2007. The average number of days a house was on the market was 92, compared to 146 days for the same period in 2007. Currently there is a 6.4 month supply of inventory with 100 houses on the market for sale. As real estate experts in Seville, we're here to help you find a great property at a great price, please contact us today for a complete up to date report of homes fo...
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By Sheryl Robinson
(Home Key Realty)
About Trilogy at Power Ranch: is a 55+ age restricted sub division located in Gilbert, Arizona, one of Forbes Magazine’s best places to live. Just a short drive from Sky Harbor airport, Trilogy at Power Ranch is located near the San Tan Mountains.  In this thriving town of Gilbert, you’ll have access to a wide variety of amenities, restaurants, and convenient and varied shopping experiences inlcuding the San Tan Village shopping mall. With easy access to the newly completed San Tan Freeway you can easily get anyhwere you need to be. This age restricted, gated and private resort community offers its residents the perfect blend of elegance and convenience.  Amenities include a warm and friendly clubhouse, two swimming pools and a spa, four tennis courts, a fully equipped fitness center, a...
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By Sheryl Robinson
(Home Key Realty)
San Tan Ranch Market Stats:  There were a total of 60 closed sales from April 1st to September 30th in 2008 compared to 72 from April 1st of 2007 to September 30th of 2007. The average selling price for that period was $216,610 compared to an average selling price of $284,265 for the same period in 2007, a percentage drop of 17.8%. The average sales price per square foot was $111.16 compared to $152.39 for the same period in 2007. The average number of days a house was on the market was 90, compared to 129 days for the same period in 2007. Currently there is a 4.1 month supply of inventory with 41 houses on the market for sale. As real estate experts in San Tan Ranch, we're here to help you find a great property at a great price, please contact us today for a complete up to date report ...
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By Sheryl Robinson
(Home Key Realty)
About Power Ranch: Power Ranch is a three time award winning master planned sub division located in the south eastern side of the Town of Gilbert in Arizona. The total sub division project area is made up of aproximatly 1414-acres and a built out capacity of 5,400 residential homes. 200-acres of the 1414 acres has been left as open space and green belts with a 26+ mile trail system meandering through the community. Power Ranch Market Stats:  There were a total of 130 closed sales from April 1st to September 30th in 2008 compared to 100 from April 1st of 2007 to September 30th of 2007. The average selling price for that period was $279,693 compared to an average selling price of $340,233 for the same period in 2007, a percentage drop of 17.8%. The average sales price per square foot was ...
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By Dione Sage
(Nova Home Loans)
WATER TOWER PARK GRAND OPENING Okay Gilbert Residents and Neighbors, I saw this and thought it was a perfect way to celebrate something beautiful as well as have fun!!! Details below WHEN: Saturday, November 8, 2008 WHERE: Gilbert Water Tower - 45 West Page Road (Just west of Gilbert Road) Come join in on the Grand Opening of the Water Tower Park. Celebrating something old and something new at Gilbert's latest attraction. Fun For the whole family - Activities, Food, Music, Fun AND ITS ALL FREE! Hope to see you all there!!!   *Information in this blog is public knowledge
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By Rob Becker, Designated Broker - Mesa Gilbert, Arizona
(Top Rock Realty)
Managing Your Time as a Professional I wanted to share a bit about how I have learned to manage my time. Not that I am the expert or anything, but I have learned a few things throughout the years.  I used to be all over the place in answering calls and email, etc. at any time of day. For some people, that works. But, I have to say that tired me out quite a bit and got me frazzled. I have always taken off Sundays and reserved it for church and family time. And, I like to enjoy Saturdays with my family when I am not showing buyers homes for sale. I find that I am re-energized for the week when I do something different than work.  Now, on to what I really want to share with you......Training your clients! Clients need to know that you run a business, and that you are not primarily availabl...
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By Rob Becker, Designated Broker - Mesa Gilbert, Arizona
(Top Rock Realty)
Hello Everyone!  This is my very first post on Active Rain, or on any other blog for that matter.  I am a Real Estate Professional serving the East Valley area of Metropolitan Phoenix. I particularly work in the town of Gilbert. But, I also work in the cities Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek, Apache Junction and Tempe.  I only practice Residential Real Estate. I refer commercial business to my Realtor friends that specialize in that area. I know what I am good at and what I am not good at.  I have been practicing Real Estate since 1995. In 2006, I created Top Rock Realty, my own Real Estate Brokerage Firm. I am also the Designated Broker of Top Rock Realty.  I very much enjoy helping people buy and sell real estate. I focus on customer service and retention. And, referrals aren't too bad eit...
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By Amy Jones Group, 4 Time BEST OF OUR VALLEY Winner
(South East Valley - www.AmyJonesGroup.com)
I thought it would be a nice day out for my daughter and I to browse the San Tan Village shops in Gilbert.  I should have taken into consideration this is not your typical refrigerated mall.  It was hot the day we started our trek. Something like 112 degrees...in the shade. I was excited at the prospect of a "downtown" shopping experience.  When I was growing up in Waukegan, Illinois, downtown was the only place to shop.  But, I don't think it was ever 112 degrees (in the shade) in Waukegan. San Tan Village disappointed me.  Just a bunch of stores strung together.  Not much in the way of ambiance at the street either.    Read More
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