Val Vista Lakes in Gilbert AZ is located in the East Valley of the Phoenix Metropolitan area. It is centrally located within a reasonable commute distance to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, downtown Phoenix, and Old Town Scottsdale. The photo below is a lakeside view of part of the magnificent resort-like clubhouse.     This four-lake community of Val Vista Lakes homes in Gilbert AZ was started in 1986 when they broke ground and began digging the four man-made lakes from which Val Vista Lakes, located at Val Vista Drive in Gilbert, got it's name. Most of the earlier built homes have been updated by now, and there has been building going on up until a few years ago. My Val Vista Lakes home and the home next door, in Lakeside, a gated sub community within the Master Planned Community of Val ... 03/28/2010

Real Estate History in Val Vista Lakes, in Gilbert Arizona. The tropical water wonderland of Val Vista Lakes was not always what visitors & residents see when they drive thru the shady, tree-lined streets. Once upon a time, not all that long ago, actually, the land was a sheep farm. Then, in the early 1980's, a group of land developers had the grand idea to plan out and build what would become the marvelous lake-based community we know as Val Vista Lakes. These guys had been successful as mini-farm subdividers, and this venture would take them in a new direction. Val Vista Lakes would be a larger community than they had tackled before, but it would also feature a huge clubhouse, and several man-made lakes. The water rights were negotiated with the Salt River Project, and construction b... 03/27/2010

To short sale a house in Val Vista lakes, requires both traditional market knowledge in proper pricing & marketing & specialzed short sale training.  Newest from O'Bama, some troubled homeowners may be able to get loan modifications with principal reduction!  Just out 3/26/10.  Details should be comming very soon.  Scam artists are reported to be abundant with what they call easy "rescue plans".  Many ask for upfront money, don't do it.  You should not have to pay upfront money for the help you need.  There are even lawyers out there who will do a short initial consultation for free, or a very low cost. The biggest wave of faulty loans is about to hit us in the next few months, which many think will bring many more foreclosures.  If you have lost income, had your payment raised, or are ... 03/27/2010

Gilbert's Power Ranch celebrates 10 years of family friendly living Power Ranch is one of the most popular master planned communities in Gilbert, and why not it offers a community rich with amenities. This 1,414 acre development boasts 240 acres of open space and greenbelt parks and a 26 mile trail system that weaves throughout the community. Power Ranch was voted the number one community in "Ranking Arizona" for 2003 - 2005, and azcentral.com's Best list named Power Ranch as the best masterplanned community in 2009. These awards serve to confirm what the residents already know, that Power Ranch is a highly desirable family friendly community.   Two Clubhouses, Fishing Lakes, Community Pools and more  Available to its residents, Power Ranch in Gilbert offers two clubhouses and community... 03/26/2010

    Val Vista Lakes Homes in Gilbert AZ is located in the East Valley of the Phoenix Metropolitan area. This family friendly and multi-generational community lies in North Central Gilbert about 19 miles from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, and only 22 miles to downtown Phoenix. It's 18 miles to Old Town Scottsdale, so the commute distance from Val Vista Lakes into the Phoenix and Scottsdale area is very reasonable.     One of the great benefits of living in one of the Val Vista Lakes homes in Gilbert AZ is the community has a "lush green" landscape theme. No desert landscape is allowed, so this makes one forget that they are living in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. There are four 16-acre lakes in the community and two are tied together to form one large 32-acre lake with the club hou... 03/26/2010

Real Estate for sale in Val Vista Lakes is moving off the shelves like crazy! There are over 2000 homes in Val Vista Lakes, yet just 41 homes are for sale right now. And, there are over 35 homes in escrow! The buyers are out there, folks... Priced right, homes in Val Vista Lakes will sell in a relatively short time frame, normally under 60 days. The clubhouse (www.ValVistaLakes.ORG ) is the centerpiece of the community, with tennis, racketball, pools, ballrooms, and much more. Every weekend, weddings grace the oval adjacent to the sandy beach pool. So, why do many residents elect to stay in Val Vista Lakes when they move up or down? Well, as so many folks have found when they moved to Arizona, their social and family roots are in another state, and the desire to fit in is paramount. Val... 03/25/2010

If you have been looking to take advantage of pre-foreclosure opportunities, then you need to take a look at Short Sale Property in Gilbert AZ.  If you are a savvy shopper and buyer, you will find that there are plenty of these types of opportunities in this area, and that below-market prices make for a most attractive investment or home purchase. Once you visit Gilbert, you will find that it has everything going for it, including a robust economy led by large scale commercial projects such as General Dynamics, Advanced Information Systems, Rome Towers, SanTan Village Regional Shopping Center, and many more.  The city also has a growing medical services sector, with Banner Gateway Medical Center at the forefront, as well as a great products sector, both of which are fueled by a young, e... 03/25/2010

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  Power Ranch, Gilbert Arizona, homes at a great price! Power Ranch Real Estate just got easier to find! We are happy to announce that we have a just finished our new website featuring homes in Power Ranch in Gilbert Arizona. This master planned community offers many amenities including golf and schools. There are over 17 acres of parks that include soccer fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and there are picnic areas, each with their own grill. Also located in this wonderful community is a clubhouse that has a 25 meter pool, children's pool, and a splash fountain. If you love to golf then check out the Trilogy Golf Club. This 18 hole course is a par 71 and covers 6,710 square feet. All of the neighborhoods and complexes are connected by a series of paths and trails to keep pe... 03/23/2010

Ever since the current administration tried to "fix housing first," critics have screamed that programs did not met the needs of Arizona and other states where underwater mortgage rates far exceed the national average of 20%.  Currently, 11 million U.S. homeowners in Phoenix and elsewhere are at greater risk of foreclosure when their loan-to-value (LTV) ratio gets much beyond 20%.  Most homeowners do not qualify for mortgage modification programs which usually stretch out the payments without reducing principle.  In Arizona, 51% of home loans are underwater. Recently, Arizona has been singled out for special help as one of the five hardest hit states in hopes of spurring recovery.  Working through Housing Finance Agencies (HFA's), the Obama Administration will direct $1.5 billion to Flo... 03/22/2010

  Mary Jo Thomas at Solutions Real Estate is proud to announce my website featuring homes specifically located at Gilbert Ranch in Gilbert Arizona.  The website can be viewed at www.maryjothomas.com and features Gilbert Ranch in Gilbert AZ homes for sale, Gilbert Ranch in Gilbert AZ real estate, a search for Gilbert Ranch in Gilbert AZ bank owned or foreclosures, Gilbert Ranch in Gilbert AZ Golf Course Homes, and Gilbert Ranch in Gilbert AZ Swimming Pool Homes.  There is also a page that provides a real time update showing Gilbert Ranch in Gilbert AZ properties that have been newly listed or had price changes.  You can even see Gilbert Ranch in Gilbert AZ rentals. An Example of Homes in Gilbert Ranch in Gilbert AZ homes: 1545 E TOLEDO ST Gilbert, AZ 85295 Beds/Baths: 5 / 3 SF: 3,518 - Y... 03/22/2010

Recently a buyers agent in Gilbert AZ brought an offer for my listing. Included with the offer was the Loan Status Report, which stated that the mortgage broker had received the application and reviewed the documents; and that the buyer was pre-qualified for the loan. It did not say pre-approved, but we're not going there anyway. The offer was for full price and their agent stated that the buyer had a good job and was well qualified. It was a clean contract and my Gilbert seller accepted the offer. The lender had promised that he could close in 3 weeks. The deadline to accept was set at 3:00 pm. We planned to wait until the last minute to send the acceptance in, just in case a stronger offer were to come in because we knew we had some very interested parties. At 1:00 I received a call ... 03/21/2010

"Nearly 90 businesses are looking to open facilities in Gilbert, representing a potential 7,524 new jobs for the town and $725 million in potential capital investment. Dan Henderson, Gilbert's business development manager, told a group of people at a Gilbert Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday that out of about 200 companies expressing some form of interest in Gilbert during the second quarter, 73 are beyond the point of an initial inquiry and are in some way moving forward on plans to open facilities." East Valley Tribune. This is huge news for our economy and for our property values! If even 10 of these companies actually relocate to Gilbert, imagine the workers it will bring who will need to buy homes. I hope that Gilbert can get the job done and reel in a few big names and put... 03/19/2010

  > Mary Jo Thomas at Solutions Real Estate is proud to announce my website featuring homes specifically located at Finley Farms in Gilbert Arizona.  The website can be viewed at www.maryjothomas.com and features Finley Farms in Gilbert AZ homes for sale, Finley Farms in Gilbert AZ real estate, a search for Finley Farms in Gilbert AZ bank owned or foreclosures, Finley Farms in Gilbert AZ Golf Course Homes, and Finley Farms in Gilbert AZ Swimming Pool Homes.  There is also a page that provides a real time update showing Finley Farms in Gilbert AZ properties that have been newly listed or had price changes.  An Example of Homes in Finley Farms in Gilbert AZ homes: 2354 E AUSTIN DR Gilbert, AZ 85296 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 1982 sq. ft Year Built: 1997 WOW - WHAT A HOME!!! NOT A SHORT SALE OR R... 03/19/2010

    Mary Jo Thomas at Solutions Real Estate is proud to announce my website featuring homes specifically located at Finley Farms in Gilbert Arizona.  The website can be viewed at www.maryjothomas.com and features Finley Farms in Gilbert AZ homes for sale, Finley Farms in Gilbert AZ real estate, a search for Finley Farms in Gilbert AZ bank owned or foreclosures, Finley Farms in Gilbert AZ Golf Course Homes, and Finley Farms in Gilbert AZ Swimming Pool Homes.  There is also a page that provides a real time update showing Finley Farms in Gilbert AZ properties that have been newly listed or had price changes.  An Example of Homes in Finley Farms in Gilbert AZ homes: 2354 E AUSTIN DR Gilbert, AZ 85296 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 1982 sq. ft Year Built: 1997 WOW - WHAT A HOME!!! NOT A SHORT SALE OR R... 03/19/2010

Do REO's and short sales have an upside? The increase in bank owned homes has provided the media the opportunity to highlight the personal trauma that losing a home can cause. The financial hardships that make a seller pursue a short sale are equally stressful.  Families losing their homes because of overwhelming debt is hard to watch.  These are the painful consequences that accompany a market correction. Unfortunately, Phoenix Az has been at the forefront of foreclosures and homeowner defaults.  The government reacts by trying to stop the inevitable with ineffective programs that waste taxpayer money and increase the national debt, which increased by 22.7% in 2009. (Un-believeable!)  Is there any positive news to be gleaned from our current situation? The answer can be found in the Ma... 03/16/2010

The Celtic Connection Team at Solutions Real Estate is proud to announce their website featuring homes specifically located at The Spectrum in Gilbert Arizona. The website can be viewed at The Spectrum Homes and features The Spectrum in Gilbert AZ homes for sale, The Spectrum in Gilbert AZ real estate, a search for The Spectrum in Gilbert AZ bank owned or foreclosures, The Spectrum in Gilbert AZ Golf Course Homes, and The Spectrum in Gilbert AZ Swimming Pool Homes. There is also a page that provides a real time update showing The Spectrum in Gilbert AZ properties that have been newly listed or had price changes. You can even see The Spectrum in Gilbert AZ rentals. An Example of Homes in The Spectrum in Gilbert AZ homes:  Gilbert, AZ 85295 - Beds/Baths: 4 / 2 SF: 2,146 Built: 2004 $205,0... 03/15/2010

MOVE IN READY...investment property or first time home buyer  in a beautiful lake community!  This 3 bedroom, 2 bath property is decorated with extensive tile and neutral carpet.  The home is in great condition and a fantastic location. Split master floor plan. Don't Delay this home will go fast!  Featured on Realtor.com at http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1363-E-Park-Avenue_Gilbert_AZ_85234_1116907164.   03/15/2010

Upgraded Power Ranch Yes, this is truly an opportunity. Very rarely will you find a "splash pad" similar to the one at 3853 E. Claxton Ave.  Much like what water parks use where water squirts out of the ground, cooling off the children in the summer without the risk of a traditional pool.  To enjoy a full size dose of H2O, Power Ranch will not disappoint with the community pool next to the club house and catch and release fishing lake.  With these kinds of credentials, it is easy to see why Power Ranch was voted Community of the Year multiple years. Power Ranch Listing on 3853 Claxton Ave.  Everything about this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on a corner lot in Power Ranch screams upgrade! Start with the stair railings, engineered quartz counter top, 18'' inch diagonal tile, surround sound pr... 03/13/2010