We're showcasing some specific communities in Mesa.  The newest feature on http://homebuyingbasicsaz.com, individual pages dedicated to making home searches faster and easier for specific communities like Augusta Ranch.  Currently you'll find 15 pre-defined home searches.   Not only will you be able to search all "Homes for Sale in Augusta Ranch", you'll find pre-existing searches for "Homes with Pools in Augusta Ranch" or "Bank Owned Homes in Augusta Ranch" or "Homes for Sale on Golf Course Lots".  Augusta Ranch is a master planned community just south of the U.S. 60 in Southeast Mesa. Exit the freeway at Ellsworth, south to Baseline Road.  The community features an 18-hole golf course, clubhouse, parks, walking-paths, and over 1,400 single-family homes. Augusta Ranch Golf Club is loca... 08/19/2009

8,000 Tax Credit in Mesa Arizona is quickly going to go away, you need to act now if you would like to take advantage of this enormous opportunity.  You will be surprised at how affordable housing is right now, just start your search between 100,000 and 150,000 and you will see the many homes on the market, some 3 bedrooms, 4 bedrooms take you pick. If you would like to purchase a home with almost nothing down, now if your chance with the 8,000 tax credit in Mesa Arizona especially when using an FHA Loan.  When you purchase a home for 150,000 your initial down payment is 3.5% of the purchase price or 5,250 dollars.  With the Expert Negotiator Real Estate agents that I work with they can usually get the seller or bank to cover your closing costs and maybe even help buy down your rate for... 08/19/2009

Median Mesa AZ List Price $179,000 Total Mesa AZ Inventory 2,030 Average Days on Market 187 Asking Price per Square Foot $ 98 Absorbed This Week 110 Percent of Properties with Price Decrease 37 % Percent Relisted (reset DOM) 11 % Percent Flip (price increased) 7 The Celtic Connection Team at Solutions Real Estate is proud to announce their website featuring homes specifically in Mesa AZ. The website can be viewed at http://www.EdCeliaRealEstate.com and features Mesa AZ homes for sale, Mesa AZ real estate, a search for Mesa AZ bank owned or foreclosures, Mesa AZ Golf Course Homes, and Mesa AZ Swimming Pool Homes. There is also a page that provides a real time update showing Mesa AZ properties that have been newly listed or had price changes. You can even see Mesa AZ rentals. An Example o... 08/19/2009

MLS Listings in Mesa Arizona current as of August 17th. Mean prices in 2007 $255,466; Single Family Residences: $312,252; Townhouses or other attached units: $185,702. Currently there are 1753 Active MLS Listings in Mesa Arizona that are Single Family Detached. Of the 1753 MLS Listings in Mesa 735 are between $100,000 and $200,000 and of those 191 are 4+ bedroom with 2+ bathroom. Of the 191 MLS Listings 22 are in Pre-Foreclosure and 58 are actual Lender Owned and 79 will require Short Sale Approval to move forward.     The highest priced home is $1,700,000.00 and is located at 4122 E MCLELLAN RD 12 Mesa, AZ 85205 click here for listing information.         The Lowest Priced MLS Listing in Mesa Arizona is $30,000.00 and is located at 841 E 5TH AVE Mesa, AZ 85204 click here for listing in... 08/17/2009

Four years ago Congress passed the most extraordinary tax incentive in the history of the United States that offered a 50% first year bonus depreciation for buying new rental properties in Gulfport, Mississippi-part of the "GO-Zone".  But it all expires this year.  Properties must have construction finished in 2009 in order to qualify so reservations have to be in by the end of August. I interviewed Matt Bowles of Maverick Investor Group to discuss a Premium Go-Zone Investor Only Buying Opportunity. Quick Project Highlights **Buying in the tail end of a subdivision that is already about 80% filled-up with primary homeowners.  **The preferred property management company will guarantee you a tenant the day you close or they will pay you rent for up to 60 days until a tenant is found.  **I... 08/17/2009

Santa Rita Ranch Homes for sale (CLICK HERE TO SEE) are located just SE of Augusta Ranch in East Mesa near Crismon & Guadalupe Rd.  Located near freeway access, shopping, etc Santa Rita homes for sale are worth checking out.  www.MesaHouseListings.com  will allow you search all area MLS homes for sale   Current prices 8/09 appear to range from about $115,000 to about $250,000, with most being under $200,000. Like most neighborhoods in the Phoenix Metro area, Santa Rita Ranch home prices soared during the bubble, but prices have now returned to affordable ranges. For a more detailed analysis of pricing history compared to current pricing, please feel free to contact me.  I am glad to explain market activity & trends to my clients & interested people.  A general lack of market knowlege he... 08/17/2009

Barrington Estates affordable homes for sale (CLICK HERE TO SEE) are in a great East Mesa gated neighborhood with a large green area that features a Ramada, BBQs, playground equipment etc.  Search at : www.MesaHouseListings.com With prices ranging from around $100k, close to shopping, restaurants & freeway access for easy valley transportation, check out Barrington Estates homes for sale.     Current prices are the best they have been in several years, & with interest rates still being low, your payment could be lower than ever.  Looking for features you don't see?  Go to  www.MesaHouseListings & do the advanced search, (its still easy) and put in the features you are looking for.    When you find a house that interests you, please contact me for a no obligation showing & I'll analyze t... 08/15/2009

First Time Home Buyer 8,000 Tax Credit in Mesa Arizona is quickly going to go away, you need to act now if you would like to take advantage of this enormous opportunity.  You will be surprised at how affordable housing is right now, just start your search between 120,000 and 200,000 and you will see the many homes on the market, lots of 3 bedrooms, 4 bedrooms and some 5 bedrooms, take your pick. If you would like to purchase a home with almost nothing down, now if your chance with the First Time Home Buyer 8,000 tax credit in Mesa Arizona.  When you purchase a home for $200,000.00 your initial down payment is 3.5% of the purchase price or $7,000 dollars.  With the Expert Negotiator Real Estate agents that I work with they can usually get the seller or bank to cover your closing costs an... 08/14/2009

You can follow me on Twitter here – http://twitter.com/KendallMatthews I’ve had a Twitter account for many months but largely ignored it because the internet can be like television and suck your brains. You can easily fall into the trap that you are going to learn something new and useful. I already spend too long in front of the computer as it is. I’ve ignored Facebook but failed, Linkedin but failed again, and know I’ve done the same with Twitter. I am an internet, Web 2.0, social media junkie. It’s my Uncle Author’s fault for triggering my interest in computer technology when I was little. I like to focus on one thing and become really good at it – in this case blogging and running my business – but you don’t want to get left behind either, and since Twitter isn’t too labor intensive... 08/13/2009

With blue skies and wide-open spaces, Alta Mesa is one of the most overlooked and undervalued communities in the Valley of the Sun.  On the northeastern edge of Mesa just 2 miles south of the 202, its location provides quick access to Phoenix and the entire valley.  Sky Harbor is 10 minutes close.  Twenty minutes to the west and you're in downtown Phoenix, twenty minutes east, and you're at Saguaro Lake. Seemingly close in, Alta Mesa is also only minutes from many outdoor activities enjoyed by thousands of Phoenicians yearly. The amenities provided by nature are equaled by those added by the developers of this planned area development.  Alta Mesa Golf Club features an 18-hole championship course bordered by luxury homes.  With lakes, challenging fairways, tree lined views and beautifull... 08/11/2009

 Residents of Red Mountain Ranch in the northeast corner of Mesa Arizona have a lifestle to be envied-  use http://homebuyingbasicsaz.com/redmountainliving.html to find a home for sale in Red Mountain Ranch.  You'll find lots of user-friendly pre-defined searches to help in the quest.  Some of the easy searches: "Homes for Sale with Pools", or "Homes on Golf Course Lots."  We've also got "Bank Owned Homes for Sale" and "Short Sale Homes for Sale."  There's lots more - so use the site as often as you like- its free with no registration.   Here's what it's like to live in Red Mountain Ranch - Blue skies, white clouds and Red Mountain as seen from your patio. The only possible improvement - the orange of a magnificent sunset or maybe a few rain showers in the distance - the finishing touch... 08/11/2009

Do you want to learn more about the Gaylord project or extending light rail through downtown Mesa directly from the source?  You will have the chance to ask Mesa Mayor Scott Smith these questions and more at A Conversation with the Community, a summer series of town hall-style meetings with the mayor. Come hear about current City topics and ask questions about your neighborhood, major projects or anything else you are curious about. Mayor Smith will have an open forum discussion to provide answers to residents' questions."I enjoy meeting and having an open dialogue with Mesa residents." Mayor Scott Smith said. "I talk with many residents at meetings, events and gatherings on a daily basis, these meetings are another opportunity for me to have contact with more people."   The meetings wi... 08/10/2009

FHA loan in Mesa Arizona is helping hundreds of first time home buyers achieve home ownership. The number one reason that I have seen families declined from financing is a lack of knowledge on the Loan Officer's part.   Credit- Obtaining an Fha Loan in Mesa Arizona shouldn't be as difficult as some lenders make it, when analyzing credit there are some Major things to look out for; late payments, Judgments, Bankruptcies and foreclosures. YES credit score is a big one too, however what if I told you that even if your credit score is 608 you could still buy a home?  WELL YOU CAN...   Down Payment- Some people still think that they can buy a home with little or nothing down, little, yes, nothing down, NO. With an Fha Loan you only need 3.5% of the sales price of the home to put down, and de... 08/09/2009

  Mesa's First Planned Community offers a great location. The beginnings of Dobson Ranch reach back to the early history of the east valley when it began as a cattle ranch and farming operation.  Wilson Wesley Dobson emigrated from Canada to Arizona and began his cattle ranching and farming in 1886, which is 25 years before Roosevelt Dam was completed.  He may have belonged to the Salt River Valley Water Users Association (SRVWUA) who pledged more than 200,000 acres of their land for the federal construction loan to build the dam. As many as 20,000 head of cattle roamed the land where Baseline Road stands. Mesa’s Growth's creates opportunity for Dobson Ranch Mesa's economic base was built upon the 3 C’s; cotton, citrus and cattle.  These staples of economic growth began to succumb to th... 08/08/2009

  Gated Mesa Homes for Sale Offer Privacy and Security The benefits of gated community living are immense. When looking for gated Mesa communities, most people are looking for a neighborhood that offers a heightened sense of security. These neighborhoods also offer privacy. Children can play safely outdoors without worry of heavy street traffic. Gated communities in Mesa often have swimming pools and playgrounds that are available only to residents of that community. Neighbors know each other well, and the sense of unity is much stronger than in a traditional neighborhood. Gated communities do vary. One community might be family-oriented while another might be for older adults. Either way, you are sure to find that owning a home in a community of this nature is one of the best ways to l... 08/07/2009

  Sunland Village East Located in East Mesa, this wonderful community is near shopping, hospitals, freeway access and lots of great activities. Homes in Sunland Village East are beautiful and are very well thought out. This Beautiful golf community in Mesa will fit all your needs. This is one of the Mesa Adult Communities that you need to see! Active-Adult Real Estate In Mesa, Arizona is a Perfect Fit Often, older adults are looking for a home where traffic is kept to a minimum and noisy children are visitors only. It is not that these older adults dislike children; it's just that they are ready to enjoy a quieter lifestyle. They desire a community where they can socialize with those of similar ages and maybe find people who share similar hobbies and interests. Those who seek active-adu... 08/07/2009

Nearly 53,000 bottles of water have been collected since June 1 as part of the third annual Mesa Hydration Donation campaign.  This is a decline of approximately 4,000 bottles of water compared to the amount donated at this time last summer.  With temperatures still sizzling in the triple digits and many people needing help, more donations are needed between now and the end of the campaign, Friday, Aug. 28.  The City of Mesa has been working with nonprofit agencies to provide supplies of water to the homeless and unsheltered to help them cope with the extreme heat.  The Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign is collecting water at the following locations:  •     Mesa Fire Department Volunteer Center2830 E. Adobe (located behind Fire Station 206 at Lindsay and Adobe)24-hour drop-off in parking... 08/06/2009

   New Website for Sierra Ranch Home listings: We are happy to announce that we have a just finished our new website featuring homes in Sierra Ranch in Mesa Arizona.  This new website can be viewed at http://www.DianaKnowsTheValley.com  and features Sierra Ranch homes for sale, Sierra Ranch real estate, a special search for Sierra Ranch bank owned homes and Sierra Ranch foreclosures. You can even see rentals in Sierra Ranch. These listings in Sierra Ranch are coming directly from the MLS and are updated by the minute. Sierra Ranch properties that have been newly listed or had price changes will be listed immediately. In addition to all of the great information on Sierra Ranch listings, we also provide numerous ways to search the entire Arizona MLS, including Arizona bank owned homes, A... 08/05/2009

Las New Website for Las Sendas Home listings: We are happy to announce that we have a just finished our new website featuring homes in Las Sendas in Mesa Arizona.  This new website can be viewed at http://www.DianaPurcell.weknowthevalley.com  and features Las Sendas homes for sale, Las Sendas real estate, a special search for Las Sendas bank owned homes and Las Sendas foreclosures. These listings in Las Sendas are coming directly from the MLS and are updated by the minute. Las Sendas properties that have been newly listed or had price changes will be listed immediately. In addition to all of the great information on Las Sendas listings, we also provide numerous ways to search the entire Arizona MLS, including Arizona bank owned homes, Arizona foreclosures, Arizona short sales, and so mu... 08/05/2009

Mesquite Canyon Homes for sale - Homes for sale in Mesquite Canyon   Mesquite Canyon homes for sale SEEN with just ONE CLICK HERE, offer a great location near the new 202 freeway access at Guadalupe Rd., lots of nearby shopping great schools. Affordability of a newer looking single family home neighborhood blt around 2000 with tile roofs, ample sized lots & greenbelt describes the homes for sale in Mesquite Canyon.  Current prices appear to range from around $100k to over $250k with floorplans ranging in size from around 1300 SF to 3530 SF  8/09   www.MesaHouseListings.com    See Mesquite Canyon & other similar homes for sale CLICK HERE    Like many houses in the East Mesa area, homes in Mesquite Canyon experienced big price increases during the bubble.  Now after a couple rough years, ... 08/05/2009