Even thought the temperature remain hot, the Fountain Hills Real Estate market has 'cooled' from July 5th to August 5th 2010.Residential closed sales have dropped from 520 to 473 (16%) and the properties currently in escrow (pending sale) were reduced from 413 to 348 (12%).The overall number of active listings has also been reduced from 2,914 to 2,896. The slower summer month activity should increase with the approaching fall and winter months just around the corner.  There are some excellent opportunities for those Snowbirds that descend on the Valley of the Sun. Search for Fountain Hills Real Estate 08/10/2010

Fountain Hills Schools Virtual tour. I'm Mark Gridley with eXp Realty, The World's 1st virtual Real Estate Company. Today I'm bringing my friends a virtual tour of Fountain Hills fantastic school system.       These links will provide you with a greater depth of what and how our schools function, tax credits and administration. The Town of Fountain Hills Schools Both of my kid's attended the Fountain Hills Public Schools system and I am glad they did. Why? The personal attention and the counseling my kids got was excellent. One achieved a academic full ride at ASU.The other went on to become an animator with Disney, Sony and Spielberg.   Fountain Hills, being a small town, offers the personal contact that bigger school systems can't. We have placed kids in the Air Force Academy when the... 08/09/2010

Sculptures in Fountain Hills, AZ... Featuring the Horse of Junk! One of Fountain Hills most famous Sculptures is the Horse of Junk that sits in front of Fountain Plaza by the Fountain. It's composed of pieces of scrap attached together to create a magnificent piece of Junk Art.     We have many sculptures to see in Fountain Hills, AZ. It makes for a great walk around the Fountain Park. The Fountain Hills Library, clustered with the Town Hall and the Civic center is also a great place to see some of our fantastic art. It's what makes Fountain Hills unique. Fountain Hills is a small town only minutes away from big city life. Fountain Hills has spectacular mountain views and spacious residential living. The desert arroyos serve as homes to the abundant wildlife that we share our town with.... 08/08/2010

Fountain Hills lakeview homes provide awesome views While there are very few true waterfront homes in Fountain Hills, many condos and single family homes are strategically positioned to take advantage of awesome views  from the back patio or front porch of a world famous fountain that shoots up over 300 feet every hour. These Fountain Hills  lake view homes are a unique phenomenon in a community that has some of the most scenic mountain views in the valley.  History of Fountain Hills, Az.  Fountain Hills was founded on Dec. 15, 1970, and the city was incorporated on Dec. 5, 1989.  The town covers approximately 20 square miles, or 13,000 acres.  The terrain in Fountain Hills ranges from 1,525 feet to 3,160 feet above sea level.  C.V. Wood Jr. was the developer of Fountain Hills and is re... 08/04/2010

A Breaking News Alert About eXp REALTY! This stolen video reveals the true identity of a former remaX secret agent and his attempt to gain Political Asylum in the virtual world of eXp Realty. This saga is rated eXp and viewers are warned that it contains eXplicit eXperiences. Mark Gridley eXp Realty Fountain Hills, AZ www.LiveInFountainHillsAZ.com     07/31/2010

It's hard to get close enough to get good footage of these highly entertaining visitors to my backyard. I did want to share it with you because Gambel Quail Redheads on Roller Skates) thrive in Fountain Hills. It's not uncommon to see a resident stopped in the middle of the road as a covey scurries across. The morning and evenings are filled with the voices of the Quail as they call their covey to roost. Many of the residents put out blocks of seed to encourage these birds to their yard just to watch the show they put on.     I hope you enjoy this video of the little peepers in action. If you listen close you can even hear them chirping to mom and dad as they snatch the remains of some bread crust. This is one of the many reasons I live in Fountain Hills and you should too! www.LiveInFo... 07/19/2010

Sunrise over Sunridge Canyon Fountain Hills, AZ I shot this gorgeous sunrise from Jackrabbit Lane in Sunridge Canyon, Fountain Hills, AZ on one of our first monsoon mornings in July. I've lived in Fountain Hills since 1973. It's were I work, Live and Raised my Family. I've enjoyed many such spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Fountain Hills offers a vast variety of fabulous Mountain Views in all price ranges.     Fountain Hills is a unique town. A small town located close to all the big city amenities you could desire. Fountain Hills sits a 1,000 feet above most of the Valley of the Sun and yet is just a short drive to ASU and Sky Harbor Airport. Mayo Clinic is just a few miles to the West. That 1,000 extra feet helps keep the heat down and the pollution out. Because Fountain Hills is suc... 07/13/2010

Fountain Hills, Arizona is located approximately 30 miles northeast of Phoenix.  It is a unique master planned community situated on 12,600 acres of rolling foothills terrain, surrounded by magnificent panoramic mountain views. The community was developed to to blend in with the natural splendor of the high Sonoran Desert.  The town grew up around the world-famous fountain located on in a 30-acre park right in town.  So, How Fair is FOUNTAIN HILLS???State Route 87 often referred to as the "Beeline Highway" (SR 87) is a state highway that connects the east valley cities of Fountain Hills, Chandler and Mesa, with Payson in Gila County. Driving distances are minimal: 19 miles to Old Town Scottsdale, 17 miles to Mesa, 65 miles to the pines of Payson and 30 miles to downtown Phoenix. Conveni... 07/12/2010

Fountain Hills Waterfront Homes - Paradise Valley Waterfront Homes - Scottsdale Waterfront Homes - Arizona Luxury Waterfront Homes - Our latest website features Arizona homes for sale divided by category, which makes it very easy for you to search for just the type of home you are looking for by simply pushing just a couple of buttons.  One type of home that lots of people search for and you can find on the site are WaterFront Homes.  Here are a few links to make your search easier for you.  There is nothing like living in Arizona, where the temperature can reach 120 degrees in the summer, and looking out your window overlooking a refreshing lake. Fountain Hills Waterfront Homes Paradise Valley Waterfront Homes Scottsdale Waterfront Homes Arizona Luxury Waterfront Homes We hope you enjo... 07/12/2010

Eagle Mountain Homes for sale In Fountain Hills AZ   Homes for sale in Eagle Mountain AZ   Eagle Mountain Luxury Properties  Mikebruen.com helps you find a home for sale in Eagle Mountain AZ and surrounding communities in Fountain Hills Phoenx and Scottsdale, Arizona                               Eagle Mountain homes for sale with a private pool, Four Bedroom Homes for sale in Eagle Mountain                                                                   Luxury homes for sale in Eagle Mountain                                    When on this site you will discover there are many ways of searching for a home for sale in Eagle Mountain. You could look up homes on the MLS page. Or on another page you may want us to create a custom search for you with what you want in a home. And when that... 07/11/2010

Fountain Hills Real Estate Market Conditions, July 2010 The Fountain Hills Real Estate Market continues to improve slowly. It looks like our market has bottomed at least as far as single family homes is concerned. Though this might not be the case for the rest of the valley, Fountain Hills is unique. It's small town feel and fantastic views continue to draw buyers. Investors are particularly interested in Fountain Hills as cash transactions dominated our market even when record low mortgage rates are readily available to the qualified buyer.       The figures used in the video were provided by the Cromford Report.     Mark Gridley Real Estate Consultant ReMax Sun Properties Fountain Hills, AZ www.liveInFountainHillsAZ.com 07/07/2010

Fountain Hills, AZ Flying Old Glory Hi Friends! I hope you all had a great Independence Day.   I got up early and had an idea for a blog. Here in Fountain Hills we are a fairly patriotic crowd and enjoy flying the flag to express so. So I decided to set out with my trusty Sony Bloggie and shoot some pictures of the Fountain, The Veterans Memorial and some of the many flags around the Town of Fountain Hills. If you want to know a few of the technical details of this video visit the group Adobe Photoshop Elements on ActiveRain where I'll go into a few of the effects I used. I've just started using Adobe Elements Premiere 8 and my skill is improving with my blogging voice. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome. Mark Gridleymgridz@gmail.com 480-686-0520ReMax Sun Properties Founta... 07/05/2010

Cash deals on real estate in Fountain Hills, AZ in 2010 If you are a cash buyer for real estate in Arizona you may be interested to know that there were 208 homes sold for cash in Fountain Hills, Arizona so far in 2010. This works out to be over 35 homes per month that sold for cash. Also of interest to cash buyers- In Maricopa County, Arizona there were over 13,000 homes sold so far this year for cash. We know that financing is more difficult in recent times and cash offers some advantage. If you are interested in getting more information on cash deals in Arizona. Please visit our website at fastbankdeals.com for more information. We then seek the opportunity to back it up with exceptional service. 07/05/2010

The Short Sale opportunity is here to stay for the foreseeable future. As qualified sellers and banks are jumping on board to sell these homes before they go into foreclosure, the 'system' for this type of sale is being perfected.  Overall these can be complicated sales, but for those buyers willing to take the plunge, you can purchase a wonderful property at a great price! And, for qualified sellers, the Short Sale is typically a better option than the foreclosure for eventually purchasing in the future. There is are benefits for lenders as well. The Short Sale is a much less expensive way to sell a property than the foreclosure.Therefore, it is a 'win - win' for everyone involved if it 'works'!Fountain Hills, Arizona currently has 36 short sale properties available.  They range in pri... 07/02/2010

The Sculptures in Fountain Hills, AZ Fountain Hills has been my hometown since 1973.   I enjoy bringing my audience what makes Fountain Hills so unique and interesting. One of these that I often hear visitors comment on is our sculptures. I have no idea how many sculptures we have in Fountain Hills, but it's quite a few. This video is a time lapse of the sun rising over the Fountain Park followed by a slide show of just some of our fine sculptures.     I'm a Realtor in Fountain Hills, AZ.   Fountain Hills is a diverse and exciting small town that borders Scottsdale to the west and is surrounded by the natural Sonoran Desert on the other 3 sides. Fountain Hills has some of the finest mountain views in the Valley of the Sun. Housing ranges from the low 50's to multi-million. Fountain Hill... 06/29/2010

This Bronze installation by a local artist in Fountain Hills doesn't need to worry about anyone hopping on his back today!.. It's 110 in the shade and he's too hot to touch!   06/26/2010

Fountain Hills Parks and Recreation provides a variety of programs for people of all ages and ability levels. Another words, there is something for everyone! For Toddlers: try SoccerTots is offered at Four Peaks Park. Arizona is a nationally recognized soccer program. For Youth: For a fun filled day of art, register for the Fine Art's Workshops. Want to play like Tiger some day, how about taking Jr Golf Lessons. There are clinics for children and teens designed to teach basic golfing techniques. Classes are held on the driving range and practice green at the SunRidge Canyon Golf Club. For Teens: TEEN EXCURSIONS are offered each month. Take trips to various locations throughout the Valley. For Adults:  There is basketball, softball, golf clinics, yoga and a Spanish classes. For Older Adu... 06/23/2010

Parenting Magazine ranks Scottsdale 8 in their top 10 place to raise families in the United States. Top 10 places to raise a family.   If you like Scottsdale, you'll love Fountain Hills! It has a small town feel, and Mountain Views. Fountain Hills is a small town with a population of around 25,000. It has an exceptional school system and great services. Parks Dog Park Water Park Skate Board Park Botanical Garden Hiking and Mountain Bike Trails Bike Paths Amphitheater Senic Over View Soccer, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Tennis and Frisbee Golf Course 6 Golf Courses. Eco Friendly Sky Just to name a few. Fountain Hills is Bordered by State Land and 2 Reservations which offer Casino and entertainment. It has Condos starting at $50,000 and Single Family Homes ranging from $150,000 to over... 06/18/2010

Fountain Park Fountain Hills, AZ Sunday is walk around the Fountain Park day for many Fountain Hills Residents. Some walk others might rollerblade or bike it. Today the weather is perfect for it. It's the middle of June and we had an unusually cool day.     A low of 65 degrees and a high of just 91 degrees. I wanted to take a video of what it's like to walk around the Fountain Park but that would have taken way to long. So being the creative TechnoRealtor I rigged my Sonie Bloggie with a magnetic tripod by Joby called a magnetic Gorillapod. It worked really good so expect future WheelEstate from me. Hope you like the walk About! The Fountain Park Fountain Hills, AZ features What used to be the the World's Tallest Fountain. It's been topped by a Fountain in Dubai. (Could you have guessed... 06/13/2010

Living with Javelina,   Javalina, Myths and My Experiences.   Javelina are common visitors to the residents of Fountain Hills and Rio Verde.   I've hunted Javelina in the Archery season for 25 years when I was younger. I now prefer to just enjoy them rather than eat them. The Javelina are far from endangered and infact expanding in numbers and territory. I've seen Javelina as far north as Payson, AZ and have heard stories of sightings even further to the North. Generally it's thought of a desert creature. Javelina are curious by nature. They have very poor eyesight but a great ability to hear and smell. When intimidated their hair stands up, they emit a skunk type smell from the gland on the top of the butt. Sometimes they clack their teeth making a sound all most like to rocks being ba... 06/08/2010