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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
👀Acts of Kindness 2023 - Post 3 ☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREESharing acts of kindness is what the Christmas spirit is all about and that is why I think this is the perfect challenge to have for the month of December! I am sure that all of us perform many acts of kindness throughout the day and throughout the year. My hope is that people will always feel that I am kind and I hope that it is a way of life for me rather than something I have to make an effort to do each and every day. With that being said, for this challenge, I will write about acts of kindness from others who have come my way recently. I am currently on vacation and it started with a nice drive to my destination. Along the w...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
👩‍Trish's Splash Photography 12-6-23💦For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREEI am sure all who follow my blog are familiar with the talents of Trish, especially with a camera in her hand. A few years ago she created a series of photos from photographing drops of water and the splash that they would make. I absolutely loved what came from this and I am sure that everyone else will too, so I wanted to share them in the Rain. If you missed the inaugural post for this series and thus did not get a peek behind the scenes, you can go back and check it out here: 📸Trish's Splash Photography☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS fo...
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
Love Sunny Scottsdale Arizona? Here are the latest Scottsdale Homes For Sale in Gated or Guarded Communities homes for sale on the MLS and ALWAYS UP TO DATE. These gated or guarded homes are in all price ranges. If you need a Buyer's Realtor that can show you a home listed by any Broker, I can represent you at no cost to find a home and/or obtain financing if you don't have it, for these homes on the MLS. (Photo: Guard Gate  at Gainey Ranch- Jeff Masich)Scottsdale Arizona Homes with Gated Entrance or Guarded Communities ALWAYS UP TO DATE on the MLSFor FULL PAGE view UPDATED DAILY Scottsdale Homes For Sale in Gated or Guarded Communities and feel free to "filter" or create your own personalized free Arizona MLS Search Portal. Let me help you as your Buyer's Real Estate Agent, looking out...
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
Good news in that "conforming loan" limits for borrowers of single family homes will increase $40,350 to $766,550 in 2024 for many metro areas in the US including Phoenix and Maricopa County. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), states that "Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are restricted by law to purchasing single-family mortgages with origination balances below a specific amount, known as the “conforming loan limit” (CLL) value.  Loans above this amount are known as jumbo loans."FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11/28/2023 ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Washington, D.C. – "The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced the conforming loan limit values (CLLs) for mortgages Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will acquire in 2024. In most of the United States, the 2024 CLL value for one-unit pr...
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By Chris Dunham, The Real Estate Guy™
(Brokers Hub Realty)
Roosevelt Historic District Home for Sale - 4 Bedroom HomeTimeless. Amazing. Functional. Just a few words people have shared during my sitting the house, for random tours. Here is your chance to secure a home on one of the most sought after streets in Phoenix, AZ's Roosevelt Historic District. This 4 bedroom historic home, was constructed in 1912 by ''Carl Anderson'' and was originally a ''duplex'' thus the two front doors and two front porches.The interior has been totally updated to today's ''standards'' from the luxury vinyl plank flooring, to white cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Located within walking distance of the Japanese Friendship Garden, Roosevelt Rows coffee shops, Markets and Brokers HUB Realty. The oversized lot (nearly 12k sq. ft) along with ...
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
A water solution has been approved for 1,000+ homeowners in the Rio Verde Foothills areas of Rio Verde near Scottsdale and Fountain Hills, Arizona which do have city water access. Homeowners in the Rio Verde area (Verde River) typically have 1+ acre properties many with an Scottsdale address although not in the city but on Maricopa County land. Some of these homeowners need hauled water to top off their wells, however the source of the hauled water previously provided through the City of Scottsdale had been an issue. (Water: Rony Michaud, Pixabay)The good news that a water sourcing plan has been approved.Danny Shapiro with KTAR News reported on November 29, 2023, :PHOENIX — The Arizona Corporation Commission approved a utility company’s application to construct a standpipe for water ser...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
🌵Events in the East Valley ~ 12-4-23 ☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREE Riparian After Dark 2023The Riparian Preserve comes alive with a holiday glow during Gilbert's annual Riparian After Dark event, presented by the partnership of Sundt and PCL Construction. Stroll around the 1.5 miles of trails and walkways that weave through the park and enjoy thousands of holiday lights and displays. This is a rare opportunity for those who appreciate nature to experience the thrill of nighttime at the preserve. This year's event takes place at 5:30-9:00 PM each night from December 8-19.  To learn more about this event, click HERE. I specialize in the East Valley of the Phoenix Metro area - Gilbert, Mesa, ...
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
Are you ready to move to Sunny Scottsdale Arizona and buy a pool home and find new things to do? We have Pool homes for sale in Scottsdale UPDATED DAILY on the MLS.  You have come to the right place! There is so much to do in and near Scottsdale. Visit and hike the cool West Fork Trail and the Oak Creek in Sedona only 90 miles from Scottsdale. Scottsdale and things to do in neighboring Phoenix are in the center of the state with easy access to the high country and the deserts. Read on! (Pool Home: Inno Kurnia, Pixabay)Pool homes for sale in Scottsdale                                               Homes for sale with a pool in Scottsdale, Arizona on the MLS UPDATED DAILY with a FULL SCREEN VIEW and create your own FREE MLS PORTAL in Arizona with hundreds of search criteria that REALTORS ...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
🥗The Salvation Army - After-School Programs☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREEInspired by posts that I see from others, I wanted to begin a weekly series of resources for people in need who are in the East Valley.  I think continuing to research this weekly series will also help me to discover what is really out there for those in need.Children in the United States spend 80% of their waking hours outside of school, and 1 in 5 children are alone after the school day ends. After-school programs have been proven to foster social and academic development as programs provide safe and structured environments for kids during after-school hours, oftentimes filling the space between the end of the school...
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
Should you buy a home now or try and time the market and buy later if mortgage rates come down further? This is always a difficult decision especially when life is drawing you to buy a home. (Image: Freddie Mac Mortgage Rate Weekly Survey)There may be a window of opportunity to own a home in the Phoenix Arizona metro now with home prices having declined somewhat while mortgage rates are inching down for the 5th consecutive week to 7.22% (good credit). Remember, you can marry the home of your dreams but only have to date the mortgage rate. One can date the rate by refinancing later when rates decrease. Over the past 100+ years home prices have gone up and down through the decades but the overall trend is up....WAY UP! As your parents likely did, YOUR home will increase in value as you al...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
📰Housing Headlines in 85206 - 12-1-23 ☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREE️Just East of Phoenix, Go big in Mesa!  Arizona's third-largest city, where fan-favorite sports, art attractions, and outdoor adventure attract visitors on a large scale.  Mesa's low profile can be deceiving, but the third-largest city in Arizona is no sleepy suburb: Ask the legion of baseball fans who flock to the city during spring training or the arts community who visit the abundant galleries and theaters.  Hikers and bikers also take to the hills (and mountains!) to enjoy incredible outdoor opportunities. There are 25 golf courses in Mesa, Arizona, and also another 75 golf courses within 20 miles of Mesa.  Located in M...
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
Are you in your Golden Years? Ready to downsize or lead a relaxing enjoyable life with sunshine and things to do? Arizona has many such communities with Age restricted neighborhoods detached homes for sale in Phoenix metro . See here on this link and following with listings on the MLS with pictures, prices, details map locations and more in a full page format. Separately, for, the largest metro area in the state, here are all single family all detached homes for sale in the Phoenix Arizona MLS. (Photo:Fususu, Pixabay)Age Restricted Active Lifestyle Homes For Sale in Phoenix Metro Area (55+ with some lower age variations)For a FREE MLS (Full Page) search of  Age restricted neighborhoods detached homes for sale in Phoenix metro and create your own free MLS Search Portal.Sun City one of fi...
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By Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ, HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN
(Value Added Service, 602-620-2699)
It is important to celebrate the roles that women have played in improving so much for so many.   Women have played pivotal roles in history and they deserve our gratitude.   If it weren't for countless women serving in positions to enact change, women would not have gained so much.   For those women, I am grateful! There are so many outstanding women who have accomplished so much that it would be foolish to start a list for fear of eliminating even one amazing woman.  For this post Thankful Challenge, I'd like to focus on one amazing woman - Rosalynn Carter.   Rosalynn faced challenges like a lot of women growing up in the 1940's.   Women were still expected to wear dresses in public, in schools, everywhere.  Women weren't assuming leadership roles, much less being given the opportunit...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
🐈Tango, Trey, and Tom Boy 11-30-23☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREEI know that there are many cat lovers in the Rain, so now you can follow the adventures of Tango, Trey, and Tom Boy if you love pictures of cats!  I welcome all to share photos of your cats along with your comments.☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREE
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
💥Looking at Price Predictions ☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREE ️Navigating the housing market can be a daunting task. That's why we've analyzed expert home price forecasts from the past and present, providing you with the insights you need to make informed decisions. Discover the story of home prices, then and now.  To read the full article...  Click HERE. I specialize in the East Valley of the Phoenix Metro area - Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale, Apache Junction, and Gold Canyon☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREE
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By Blair Ballin
(Hunt Real Estate ERA)
I recently sold a home in Copper Leaf in North Phoenix, a Lennar subdivision and with the awesome rates and incentives they are offering I thought I would go back and take a tour of the remaining models and floorplans.So, if you are looking for a new home. A new home in North Phoenix. Some amazing rates and incentives. To be close to the 17 or TSMC, Copper Leaf may be for you.Enjoy the blog post and video tour of The Barbaro at Copper Leaf by LennarSee you on the next oneBlair
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By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Fort Verde Estates  1734 S. Quarterhorse Ln, Camp Verde, AZ 86322  One Acre Ranch Style Home 30’ by 36’ Tuff Shed Workshop with Workbench, and 10 Foot Ceiling and R-13 Walls  3 Bedrooms   |   3 Baths   |   2034 Sq Ft  |   Single Level    Attached Oversize 2 Car Garage  |  Solar Panels |  Horse & Vet Pens      Multiple Fenced or Walled Areas  |  Automatic Property Gate   New Well System   |   2 Covered Patios  |  2 Covered Carports or Shelters2 RV Hookup Areas with Dump Stations   |   Multiple Storage Areas   $1909 Taxes/2023  View the Tour    Ranch Style Home This one-story ranch-style home includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a living/dining room, along with other rooms and buildings noted below.  The kitchen opens to the covered patio and green grass.  A large pantry accommod...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
👩‍Trish's Splash Photography 11-29-23💦For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREEI am sure all who follow my blog are familiar with the talents of Trish, especially with a camera in her hand. A few years ago she created a series of photos from photographing drops of water and the splash that they would make. I absolutely loved what came from this and I am sure that everyone else will too, so I wanted to share them in the Rain. If you missed the inaugural post for this series and thus did not get a peek behind the scenes, you can go back and check it out here: 📸Trish's Splash Photography☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS f...
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By Joseph Domino 480-390-6011, Real Estate Made Easy
(HomeSmart)
One of the activities I like to enjoy - to remain hip and happening - is going to a rock concert. Yes, I said rock concert. I still have fun going to concerts.Last year I started a spreadsheet listing the rock concerts that I have attended over the years. I only included national or international artists, not the local cover bands that pop up at fairs or car shows.The total so far is seventy-four. Some of the highlights include big-name stars like Bob Dylan, B. B King, the Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin. The list continues to grow as this year we attended concerts by Joe Bonamassa and Ringo Starr.Our most recent was a long overdue event featuring Peter Asher of Peter & Gordon fame and Jeremy Clyde from the 1960s duo Chad & Jeremy.When we purchased the tickets, I was skeptical that the...
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