Who do you know that might benefit from a month of training with United Studios of Self Defense? Gilbert Martial Arts - Gilbert Self Defense Classes - Gilbert Women's Self Defense in Gilbert - Childrens Self Defense Classes - Now is the time to invite your friends, family members, neighbors and co-workers in to the studio to try out a couple of classes.  Gilbert Womens self defense is highly importnat in light of the recent victims at an ASU apartment complex. Share with them all the benefits they can gain from training with us:                                                                                  *Stress Relief                    *Self Defense                         *Greater Flexibility            *Added Energy                         *Mental Focus                    *Self... 02/21/2008

Gilbert Arizona Real Estate Short Sales/Best Deals in Gilbert Real Estate Here, Always showing you the Best Deals in Gilbert Arizona Short Sales....24 Hours/day  Buy a Gilbert Arizona SHORT SALE - Sell your Gilbert Arizona SHORT SALE - Get info on a Gilbert Arizona SHORT SALEBy Subdivision By Square Footage By Lot Size By City By Year Built By Builder By Culdesac Lot By Golf Course Lot By Mountain Lot Bordering Greenbelt or Common Area By Architecture Style and moreBy Clicking on one of the Pins in the Gilbert Map you will receive the following Additional home features like year built, taxes, and A LOT MORE  Full Size Photos Exact Mapping Google Earth Street Mapping Printable PDF Flyers Google Searchable to see what is nearby directly from map Mortgage Calculators Map Zooming Refine sea... 02/20/2008

Gilbert Arizona Real Estate/Best Deals in Gilbert Real Estate Here, Always showing you the Best Deals in Gilbert Arizona Real Estate....24 Hours/day By Clicking on one of the Pins in the Gilbert Real Estate Slideshow you will receive the following Additional home features like year built, taxes, and A LOT MORE  Full Size Photos Exact Mapping Google Earth Street Mapping Printable PDF Flyers Google Searchable to see what is nearby directly from map Mortgage Calculators Map Zooming Refine searches further by square footage, bedroom, bathroom, lot size, and more Neighborhood info School info Stores and Restaurants Double Click on Map To Zoom in Closer to See All Listings in Gilbert    Gilbert Real Estate Deals Under 250K           Gilbert Real Estate Deals From 250-350KGilbert Real Estate C... 02/20/2008

  Part of a continuing series that shows my clients what the market is like here in Gilbert, AZPlease remember this is just a current snapshot of the market taken at the time of writing this article.  There is no guarantee these homes will continue to be available but I know we can find the perfect home for you!The $300-400k price range can be a little tricky.  You might be spending the money to get a little more square footage than a less expensive home, or you might be trying to get into the right location for your family.  Either way, there is a lot of great selection for those moving to Gilbert, AZ in this price range.    This home is a rare single story with 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2,400 square feet on a large lot.  Vaulted ceilings, walk in pantry, manicured backyard, and the great... 02/20/2008

Part of a continuing series that shows my clients what the market is like here in Gilbert, AZThe $200-300k price range is definitely the most popular range in Gilbert.  It is what the majority of home buyers can afford and what the majority of home owners are selling, therefore competition can be fierce.  Fierce for the sellers that are trying to compete for the largest market and fierce for the buyers to get their hands on the best deal that everyone else is looking for.  Please remember this is just a current snapshot of the market taken at the time of writing this article.  There is no guarantee these homes will continue to be available but I know we can find the perfect home for you!  This home is set in the awesome Country Lane neighborhood.  It has 4 bedrooms, 3 are upstairs and 1... 02/19/2008

 What kind of house is for sale in Gilbert, AZ for less than $200,000?  Most people would think, "not much".  There's actually a ton of variety available.  If you are willing to look at short sales, there's even more to choose from.Please remember this is just a current snapshot of the market taken at the time of writing this article.  There is no guarantee these home will continue to be available but I know we can find the perfect home for you!   This gorgeous downtown Gilbert condo has 2 bedrooms plus a den, 2 baths, 2 car extended garage plus granite countertops and a community pool!  It is being offered at $154,900.         This great home is 1533 sq feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage, plus a loft!  There is an island in the kitchen and a cute backyard.  This home is listed at ... 02/18/2008

When my new clients relocate to Gilbert, AZ, they find themselves without all the contacts and resources they had back home.  Then I start getting calls like, "My son needs a dentist, where do I go?"  "My hair has completely changed in AZ, do you know a good hairstylist?", etc.  So, here's a list of same great contacts.Kids' Dentist:  We go to Dr. Quackenbush (seriously) at Timberland Pediatric Dentistry.  His office is set up like a forest complete with log cabin, huge fuzzy bear and lots of toys.  He's at the corner of Ray and Val Vista, 480-963-8373.Mommy and Daddy Dentist:  I really like Dr. Kris Heap.  I've even written a blog post about him.  He's near Baseline and Val Vista, so pretty accessible from all areas of the valley.Kids' Doctor:  Since I've had kids, I've tried a few dif... 02/18/2008

I work hard and I play hard, I admit it.  My husband has to schmooze clients and staff for most of his lunches during the week so by the time we're together on the weekends, the poor guy has to be dragged out to play with me, when he'd probably rather eat a home-cooked meal and watch a game.  Solution:  become a real estate agent!  Take clients out to eat and it's even tax-deductible!  Just kidding.  You can read why I do what I do in another post.  But I will admit, taking clients to my favorite Gilbert dining places is a huge perk of the job.  Not only do I get a great meal but I get to experience it for the first time through their eyes.  So here's a list of my favorite places to go, with fun clients or with my fun husband, especially after college football season.  Something so uniq... 02/11/2008

Are you relocating to the Phoenix AZ area?  This concept can be huge and overwhelming.  Just looking at a map of the area can make your head swim.  I mean really, what's the difference between Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert, the list goes on and on.  There are so many aspects to consider:  Commute, Crime, Shopping, Schools, Entertainment.  What you got is questions.  And I've got some answers. As an Arizona native, I know about the history and development of each of these areas.  I have helped clients buy and sell homes all the way from Litchfield Park (on the far west side) to Laveen (central South Phoenix) to Tempe, Chandler, and Mesa (the east side of town).  However, I only profess to be an expert in one of the Phoenix suburbs...my home, Gilbert AZ. If the priorities of ... 02/09/2008

Note:  This article is part of a relocation package for the Gilbert, AZ area.  To learn more about Gilbert including schools, shopping, neighborhoods, dining, etc, click here.  When I asked last year's clients, which aspects of moving to Gilbert, AZ did they research first, crime was on the top of their list.So, for those of you looking to relocate to Gilbert, AZ here is your one-stop shop for crime statistics in Gilbert, AZ.Gilbert has been ranked as the 22nd safest city in the nation, according to police statistics and USA Today.  I don't think I need to describe how that can impact your family.   According to the stats kept by the Gilbert Police Department, there was less crime in 2007 than there was in 2006, 2005, and 2004.  I didn't know that until writing this article.  Considerin... 02/08/2008

When past clients have decided to relocate to Gilbert, AZ, many of them stated that the abundance of family activities made their choice easy.  However it's not easy to find a list of all the fun things in the area in one place.  Here's a good first attempt:Something specific first clued me in to how family friendly Gilbert is when I first moved here a few years back.  I loaded the kids up for the first trip to the closest grocery store.  Not looking forward to battling two young ones, shopping cart, unfamiliar store, etc, I was pleased to realize the store had free child care while you shopped.  This was a revelation to little me!  The boys played in a very secure and fun environment and my shopping was done in half the time with a quarter of the stress.  Imagine that!Then we got the t... 02/07/2008

Choosing the right area of the Valley of the Sun for your family can be quite a challenge.  For many families that choose to relocate to the Phoenix-area, quality schools are at the top of the list.  Many families find affordable Gilbert, AZ and the Gilbert Public School District an ideal place to start their house hunt.Gilbert School District is typically in the top 3 districts in the state, based on test scores and graduation rates.  According to state standards, the district has 31 Excelling schools, out of 36.   There are over 38,000 students enrolled in 26 elementary schools, 6 junior highs, and 4 high schools, along with 3 academies and 36 preschool classrooms.  To see state and national test scores for Gilbert Public Schools, click here.  I have recently toured at many of these s... 02/06/2008

As Joey Remondino of Manassas, VA pointed out, Short Salesare all the buzzword these days.  I decided it was time to give my readers a snapshot of what that translates into for my homebase, Gilbert, AZ.First, let's define Short Sale.  Many of my clients first interpret it to mean like a "fire sale".  People need to sell their home really quick, fast, and cheap.  That's almost true.  Short Sale refers to the fact that the lender has agreed to take less than what is owed on the home.  They have agreed to do this because the borrower (seller) has proven financial hardship and the lender would way rather do a short sale than a foreclosure.Sellers would prefer to do a Short Sale over a foreclosure because a short sale only stays on their credit for 1 year vs a foreclosure will stay on for se... 02/04/2008

Today the Arizona Republic published an article stating that Gilbert residents wanted to know more about the four candidates for the Gilbert Public Schools Superintendent position that is up for grabs.  Education is always important in community issues, but GPS holds one of the highest ranking school districts in the entire state.  It is one of the major things that have kept our community property values high, while attracting more and more families.  I knew they were searching for a new superintendent, but had no idea that they had narrowed down the field to four candidates.  All of which have over 15 years experience in the district.  This is why the district has cited that they have kept everything hush, hush.  When all is said and done, only one will be picked and the other three w... 01/31/2008

Power Ranch is a great Family Community located at Power/Queen Creek. It offers both new as well as resale homes. Below are some of their ammenities: Community Park Amenities: Two Community Parks, Two Catch & Release Fishing Lakes, Two Community Clubhouses, 25 Meter Swimming Pool, Shallow Play Pool, Resort Pool With Water Features, Splash Fountain, Lakeside Trails, Many Childrens Playgrounds, Full Basketball Courts, Volleyball Courts, Event Pavilion Picnic Ramadas With Barbecues, Three Field Soccer Complex, 7 Neighborhood Parks With Diverse Amenities. Neighborhood Amenities: Tree Lined Streets  Landscaping Between Curb & Sidewalk, 200+ Acres of Open Space & Greenbelts 26+ Miles of Trails Connected Throughout the Community. For more information call us at 480-899-2884 or visit us online ... 01/30/2008

Trilogy at Power Ranch is an awesome place to call home for active adults not ready to give up their many hobbies and activities. Trilogy has everything from its Championship Golf Course with stunning views of the San Tan Mountains to Fine Dining, 2 Pools, Athletic Club, Higher Learning Classes, 4 Tennis Courts, the Cafe Santa Fe, as well as the Lantana Grill in the Clubhouse. This is a Great Place to call home. The new builder is winding down and soon it will just be a resale community. Triogy is located at Power/Queen Creek. If you would like more information about Trilogy give us a call at 480-899-2884 or visit us at http://www.azhomestore.com/Comparative Market Analysis   Property Type:   Residential       Status:   Pending SubjectProperty        #ML#StatusAddressBuiltFe CodeSqFtLis... 01/30/2008

Seville is A Great Place to Call Home From its Beautiful Golf Course To the Stunning Mountain Views! It also has A Elegant Resteraunt in the community as Well as ac Huge Waterpark and Workout Room. Seville is located At Riggs and Higley and has New Homes as well as Resale Homes For Sale. Although it is a little further South, it is a stunning community. For more information on Seville Golf and Country club or the community - call us at 480-899-2884 or you can visit us online at http://www.azhomestore.com/ Comparative Market Analysis   Property Type:   Residential       Status:   Pending SubjectProperty        #ML#StatusAddressBuiltFe CodeSqFtList PriceLP/ SFADOMCDOM1 2854676 pend 6327 S BLAKE ST Gilbert 2003 32FRD2G 1421 $170,000 $120 10 10 2 2907260 pend 3736 E JANELLE CT Gilbert 2004 ... 01/30/2008

Neely Commons is a great Community to live in. It is right in the heart of Gilbert (Lindsey and Warner) Neely Commons is a very nice family neighborhood and has many homes that are perfect for the first time home buyer as well as move up buyer! Homes range in price from around 200k up to 400k. This is a great place to raise a family and has parks nearby as well as elementary schools and is close to all ammenities. Give us a call at 480-899-2884 or visit us online at http://www.azhomestore.com/ for more information.Comparative Market Analysis   Property Type:   Residential       Status:   Active SubjectProperty        #ML#StatusAddressBuiltFe CodeSqFtList PriceLP/ SFADOMCDOM1 2889862 act 862 E KYLE CT Gilbert 2001 32R2G 1370 $209,000 $153 62 62 2 2825036 act 819 S Nielson CT Gilbert 1999... 01/29/2008

According to the latest wikepedia entry, Infill is "the use of land within a built-up area for further construction, especially as part of a community redevelopment or growth management program or as part of smart growth. It focuses on the the reuse and repositioning of obsolete or underutilized buildings and sites." In other words, Infill is empty land within an otherwise developed area. Cities tend to grow outward. New home developments spring up on the outskirts of town because that's where the available land is. Whenever land becomes available in higher density areas, builders will give it a good look. People will pay a premium to live closer to work, school and shopping. Phoenix is a top-5 population city. New construction is brisk in areas an hour away from the city center. Whene... 01/29/2008

What can't be said about this unique community with white picket fences and huge porches. To drive into this neighborhood is to step back into the past. A good majority of the homes have basements as well and don't forget the College Prep school Surrey Gardens which is right in the middle of the Neighborhood. There is also a farmhouse restaraunt and coffee shop in the neighborhood as well. This is an awesome community! You can see August activity as well as homes currently available below! You can also see the 3rd Quarter results for Maricopa and Pinal County broken down by zipcode at http://www.azhomestore.com/ Stop by and say Hi!Property Type:   Residential       Status:   Active SubjectProperty        #ML#StatusAddressBuiltFe CodeSqFtList PriceLP/ SFADOMCDOM1 2895849 act 3067 E Hobar... 01/28/2008