http://BlackBeltMarketing101.com By now you should be fully aware of the economic situation the US is in and for that matter the whole world! There are a lot of people meeting right now around the water coolers at work or in the quit corners of their cubicles wondering how long their companies doors will remain open, how long they will keep their jobs, or what about their retirement and 401K? http://BlackBeltMarketing101.com People I am here to tell you that need to start looking for additional sources of income. I recommend completely replacing your income and firing your boss! I fired my boss a year ago because he could no longer afford to pay me what Im worth and the same is TRUE for YOU! I no longer worry if I will have a J.O.B. because I quit the cooperate arena and took serious t... 09/30/2008

The draw of Seville as an attractive investment for Gilbert home buyers, has allowed this neighborhood to steadily close sales.  There are 107 homes currently for sale, which is slightly more than last month.  However 13 homes have closed escrow during September which is almost double than August.  28 homes have currently accepted offers.  When location is everything in real estate, it really pays to invest in a neighborhood that continues to sell, even in a down market.  Some of the draws of Seville include:  great school within the community, friendly and outgoing neighbors, the (totally optional) country club and golf club that are very family focused, and the proximity to the San Tan Mountains. To learn more about living in Seville, check out the neighborhood profile at Finding Phoe... 09/29/2008

Well, here it is the end of another month and the home sales for Agritopia has done really well!  There are 12 homes currently for sale, eight homes have accepted offers and two homes have closed escrow, all during the month of September. Homes in Agritopia range from the small (1500 square feet) to the huge (over 5,000 square feet).  The price per square foot currently averages $114 and days on market is currently averaging 103.  Agritopia is a really incredible neighborhood in the heart of Gilbert, Arizona.  To learn more about the neighborhood and wonderful amenities, check out this article at Finding Phoenix Neighborhoods.com 09/29/2008

  As of September 25, 2008 there are currently 17 homes for sale in Higley Groves (east of Higley).  They range in price from 1,611 sq. ft. for $182,900 (WOW) to a model perfect home for $419,000. In Higley Groves West there are also 17 homes for sale.  They range in price from $399,000 to $765,000 for a beautiful 4,029 sq ft semi custom  home on over a half acre. If you have been thinking of moving to Higley Groves this is a great time to be a buyer. 09/25/2008

Are you looking for an upbeat restaurant using only the freshest of ingredients?  Are you looking for food that is not only good for you but also delicious?  Look no further than Pita Jungle. Pita Jungle originally opened in 1994 in Tempe.  Since then they have opened six more locations around the valley.  Having eaten at several of them I can say that the food, flavor and ambiance is consistently wonderful. Recently I dined at one of the newer locations in Gilbert.  True to form the walls are decorated with original art by local artists (that one can buy) and there is the open kitchen where you can see the chefs cooking up their delicious dishes.  We were quickly greeted and led to our table.  Upon opening the menu we were greeted with a surprise - an insert detailing some summer speci... 09/24/2008

Living in the Valley of the "Sun"                                                                             Upon moving to Arizona, you quickly become aware of how much the sun influences everyday life in the Phoenix area.  For example, Look at a map of the city and you'll notice that 90% of homes have a north/south orientation, to lessen the impactof the sun. If you work in construction your work days during the summer will begin at 5 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. Work on the freeways are done at night, when it cools down to 101 degrees. Gold courses will almost pay YOU to play during the summer. I was reminded of another one today by an article in the Tribune discussing the increased effect from the equinox for valley drivers.  Since the roads and freeways are layed out in a grid pattern, ... 09/23/2008

QUESTION:How Does a MLM Failure Like Me Go a From Broke Struggling and Confused Network Marketer to Earning over $25,000 in Commissions in JUST 6 WEEKS!??! ANSWER:A Kick Butt Marketing & Sales SYSTEM that overcomes the major obstacles we all face - Thats's How!!Friends... this could be the most important thing you read since you first began your journey of running a successful home based business.You need the facts!You need to learn:==> how to market your business effectively==> how to generate your own endless supply of leads==> how to have people chasing you about your business==> how to make sales without EVER SELLING!==> how to make money from people that DON'T even join your business!?!IMAGINE......No more wasting money on worthless leads.No more cold calling.No more chasing friend... 09/22/2008

Entrepreneurs looking for effective advertising and marketing strategies for home based business success have a new resource for developing a financially stable business, thanks to the new system available from www.BlackBeltMarketing101.com. "Here is what the top earners won't tell you when it comes to home based business success - it's all about attraction marketing," says Kyle Clouse, an Arizona network marketing entrepreneur and owner of www.BlackBeltMarketing101.com. "It's actually a lot easier than most people think.  This is the network marketing secret and the one that so many network marketers fail to see." In previous ventures, Clouse became frustrated with not succeeding, despite following the instructions of his up line. "After much determination, I came into contact with som... 09/22/2008

Why is my home not worth as much?   I wrote a blog a couple of days ago titled "being positive in a negative society". It's actually helped me quite a bit to cope with some of the unusual situations we are facing in our current real estate market. I was doing my follow up phone calls and came across this person (we'll name it Sally to protect their identity) who had requested a home evaluation. I sent out a CMA and called later that day. The conversation started very good, very polite. Unfortunately Sally was unable to open the attachment which showed all the homes that had sold. No harm, but then Sally started to drill me. Normally I'm the one who asks the questions but this time I got rocked over the phone!! She asked me what I thought she could list the house for. Obviously I hadn't ... 09/18/2008

San Tan Ranch Real Estate Market   If you are thinking about selling your San Tan Ranch Home, here's what you can expect. Since July of 08, there has been 31 homes sold ranging from $159K-$309K.We currently have 17 pending home sales and 43 active listings. The average days on Market for homes in San Tan Ranch is about 65-80. Average sales price is about  $113 sq/ft. What keeps attracting buyers to San Tan Ranch is  location. Only minutes away you can find shopping, dining, golf and hospitals. Within less than 3 miles you can find stores like Costco, Wal Mart, Fry's, Sprouts, and San Tan Village Shopping Center. Nearby you'll find plenty of recreational activites, from the trails whithin the communities, to parks like the Discovery District Park and famous Cosmo Dog Park. Our newest add... 09/17/2008

Photo GalleryGrassy area and Brick Pavers in BackyardJust feet away from Beautiful Green ParkDescriptionBeautifully Remodeled Home - Close to Everything - Cul-de-Sac - No HOA! Professionally remodeled home - inluding new roof, tile and carpet flooring, paint inside and out, new doors, plumbing fixtures, etc - this is like buying a brand new home in an established, tree lined neighborhood! Surrounded by lush green parks and lakes and minutes from Dana Park with its restaurants and upscale shops, this property could not be in a better location. Freestone Park, Gilbert's impressive recration complex is a short walk away! Four bedrooms gives the option of room for the children or an in home office, and the family room/kitchen makes the ideal gathering place overlooking the backyard oasis. I... 09/17/2008

"It's all about ATTRACTION MARKETING" Kyle Clouse said an Arizona Network Marketing Entrepreneur and owner of http://BlackBeltMarketing101.com. "And it's actually a lot easier than what most people think".Kyle Clouse said that he "tired" of not succeeding despite following the instructions of his up line."After much determination I came into contact with some very talented and successful network marketers. They basically took me under their wings and showed me what other top producers in network marketing are not sharing. It literally took my business from making a couple of grand per month to 5 figures per month. The system and formula is so simple and it works for any business. I am now sharing this same system with other network marketers who are also having the same results." Clouse... 09/16/2008

Building a Referral Network   When I started Real Estate, I promised myself that I wasn't going to treat my clients like they were just a one night stand.... I had to call them back days, weeks, months, years after they'd buy from me. I was showing properties this morning in Gilbert AZ and drove by the very first house I ever sold and well I had to call my very first client to see how he was doing. Turns out his brother is looking to buy a house and had I not called him he would've forgot to refer his brother to me. Hey it's only fair, if I forget about my clients why should they remember me? I have now set time aside to do something to stay in touch with my clients, whether it's email, phone, or even txt messaging. I actually created a MySpace specifically for my business for anyone to... 09/16/2008

"I Want to Make Sure You Didn't Misunderstand me..... Because You're About to Miss Out On Something Huge...."   I recently did a little experiment on my way of thinking. The results were extremely surprising and I want to share it with you. I woke up one day and I sat around thinking to myself "If the US economy collapses, are we going to die?"...... I mean look around, when the Fed started cutting rates back in 2007 we knew our cost of living was going to go up. Gas prices soared, $100 worth of groceries now costs 3 times as much, people are losing jobs, home prices keep declining and our inventory is still pretty high. Now we've got Fears of Merrill Lynch going up for sale, Lehman Brothers bankruptcy and on and on. Well, I'll confess that back in December I was terrified and I started... 09/15/2008

Are you feeling the heat? Looking for some late summer family fun in the desert? Polar Ice in Gilbert Arizona is opening this weekend after more than three years of being on the drawing board. The East Phoenix Valley has a new opportunity for hockey, figure skating, family fun and sports. The grand opening this weekend will feature some Phoenix Coyote players. The facility is an $8.5 million facility near Greenfield and Ray roads, at 2305 E. Knox Road in Gilbert. The state of the art facility offers two ice rinks, 10 locker rooms, a hockey pro shop, a restaurant and 800 rental skates ready for renting. Planned uses are youth and adult hockey leagues, figure skating, public skating and birthday parties. In addition to this new Gilbert facility the Polar Ice enterprise has other facilitie... 09/12/2008

    Citizen's Police Academy 10th Annual Golf Tournament   The Gilbert Citizens' Police Academy Alumni Association is holding their 10th annual golf tournament on Saturday, October 18th at 7:30 a.m. at the Western Skies Golf Club.  The format is a four-person scramble, 4 closest to the pin contests and longest drive contest with trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and last place.  If you have any questions about donations/raffles or would like to field a team and/or sponsor a hole, please contact (480) 507-8503.  You may also send donations to 1065 S. Palomino Creek Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85296. Remember all donations and/or sponsorships are tax deductible. 09/08/2008

Gilbert AZ Housing Market   How's the Real Estate Business? Attention has been shifted to the elections as it should since the housing market is going to greatly depend on it. Yet this question is still one of the top ones I hear. Simple answer: Bad Bad because we still have quite a bit of inventory to clear and because prices are BACK TO NORMAL. It's only bad because if you owned a home before 2003-2004 and you didn't sell in 2005 you missed out on the opportunity to sell at a high price - one you won't see for another 10 or 15 years. Whether price increases or goes down, if the volume of transactions decreases then trade is not being facilitated. Our worst month was January. We have had a higher than the average number of homes being sold each month since March. If that keeps up, then... 09/08/2008

If you've been involved in a wreck, a tree has fallen on your car, or you have just gotten a big dent in the side panel from someone opening their car door haphazardly in a parking lot, you may be considering getting the damage repaired so your car can look like it used to. But this is a process you should step into carefully and know your options.   When it comes to traditional dent removal or repair you will be dropping your car off at a body shop, allowing them to do their magic, and expecting to get your car back looking just like it did before the damage was done, right? Not always.  It is important to know the process auto shops go through when they are repairing dents in a vehicle.   Once they get your car they are going to have to cut out the piece that has the dent. Then they w... 09/03/2008

John Karadsheh, ABR, CRS | Coldwell Banker, Trails & Paths Premier Properties | 602-615-0843 4216 East Claxton Avenue, Mesa, AZ POWER RANCH! 6BR/4BA Single Family House offered at $449,900 Year Built 2004 Sq Footage 4,250 Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 4 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 8,427 sqft HOA/Maint $68 per month DESCRIPTION This home was purchased by T.W. Lewis as part of their 'Trade Up To Luxury' program. T.W. Lewis has gone through it with a fine tooth comb and made sure that this BASEMENT home is model perfect and move in ready. On the main floor you will find an elegant formal living room and a large family room with built-in entertainment niche. The Kitchen boasts slab granite counters, upgraded raised panel mapel cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The ... 09/03/2008

The daily report continues to give us some good numbers.  We see that: 60 Homes for Sale, new to the market. 79 Closed Escrow 26 Accepted Offers   The number of homes going on the market on a daily basis has slowed a bit, while the number of homes closing escrow has increased just a bit.  Anything that brings the inventory down, will increase demand. To continue my post a few days ago, about putting on your gloves to get a deal, my clients found a great deal offered at $245k.  We offered $255k, it went to a higher offer at $265k.  Such is the market.  I think we have found bottom.  09/01/2008