While the numbers of Short Sales and REOs in Queen Creek are way down from the staggering levels following the market crash about 10 years ago, there are still some properties "under water" and some that have received a Notice of Default, the first step in the process that will result in the Trustee's Sale on the courthouse steps. It's always sad to see people give up and walk away from a home, particularly when alternatives exist which may well be better for them and their lien holders. We've learned that often those who "opt" to let the home go to foreclosure "by default" often believe that their personal circumstances prevent them from doing a Short Sale.   Circumstances such as: Multiple Home Loans IRS Income Tax Liens Past Due Child Support Past Due HOA Fees ...and the list goes on... 12/04/2017

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Although we no longer see the levels of Short Sales that we did a few years ago in Queen Creek, Notices of Default continue to be issued, meaning that yet another Queen Creek property is on the path towards foreclosure at auction on the courthouse steps. Suzanne and I wonder why the owners would allow the property to go to foreclosure, rather than investigate alternatives that may be mutually beneficial to themselves and their lenders. Not all properties heading for foreclosure are necessarily "under water" - which theoretically means they could be sold via a "traditional" sale rather than a "short sale" - but circumstances may mean there are other liens attached or other factors that inhibit or prevent the owners from selling the property - whether or not it's a short sale. Short Sales... 10/10/2017

Horse Property with Mountain Views in Queen Creek Arizona 85142 from Michelle Quackenbush on Vimeo.Open House Oct 21, 2017, from 1-4. Ride your horse from your own backyard and to Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre.  Exceptional horse property with mountain views. 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 3 car garage with private courtyard, casita/recording studio with private entrance. Large great room views gourmet kitchen with upscale appliances and a wood-burning pizza oven. Separate formal dining. Split master suite with fireplace, sitting room, and mountain views. His & hers master bath areas. Split second master suite with private entrance. Office, game room and theater room are just some of the amenities. Community offers bridal paths, walking trails, kid's playground, and soccer field. Queen C... 10/03/2017

21406 E MEWES ROAD, QUEEN CREEKBeautiful custom home in the highly desirable neighborhood of Orchard Ranchettes. N/S exposure, walking path to the west of the house and horse trails directly behind- this home boasts 5 bedrooms, an extended 4 car epoxy coated garage, sliding RV gate, horse stalls, tack room w/ electrical and water, and plenty of room to Dream Big. The open floorplan is light, bright and airy with 10 ft ceilings, 8 ft doors, added wall insulation, fireplace and a large covered back patio area for outdoor living. Huge master retreat w/ oversized closet, split sinks and door leading out to back patio. Enjoy the views of the San Tan Mountains and the great community with the full soccer field and park just down the street               MORE INFO, MAPS, AND PHOTOS 09/15/2017

  While the Short Sale days of the previous decade are for the most part behind us, the reality is that there are still hundreds of homes "under water" in Arizona.   While it's true that not every property facing foreclosure in Queen Creek is "under water", may of them are, and unfortunately many homeowners still don't understand that the likelihood is they will be far better off doing a Short Sale of their Queen Creek home than allowing their Queen Creek home to be sold at auction on the courthouse steps!    Short Sales are "regular resales" with one big difference.     Your lender(s) must agree to accept less than the amount(s) owed on your loan(s).   While there are many details regarding Short Sale Seller financial circumstances and the hardship they face, the bottom line is that mo... 08/22/2017

Queen Creek residents-  AZ Home Seekers is proud to announce that we are now offering a new " Cash Offer in 24 Hours" program.  The real estate industry has seen a proliferation of " we will buy your house" advertisements. Local home owners are saturated with advertisements from companies such as Open Door, Offer Pad, and We Buy Ugly Houses. Now even Zillow is offering a cash offer option in test markets. There is clearly enough demand for these services that these companies are thriving.AZ Home Seekers is a small locally owned boutique brokerage offering one on one concierge level service to our clients; this will be another service we can now offer, in keeping with our one stop shop mentality.Home owners can now not only list their home for top dollar with our brokerage, they will now... 08/15/2017

AZ Home Seekers is proud to announce that we are now offering a new " Cash Offer in 24 Hours" program.  The real estate industry has seen a proliferation of " we will buy your house" advertisements. Local home owners are saturated with advertisements from companies such as Open Door, Offer Pad, and We Buy Ugly Houses. Now even Zillow is offering a cash offer option in test markets. There is clearly enough demand for these services that these companies are thriving.AZ Home Seekers is a small locally owned boutique brokerage offering one on one concierge level service to our clients; this will be another service we can now offer, in keeping with our one stop shop mentality.Home owners can now not only list their home for top dollar with our brokerage, they will now also have the option o... 08/15/2017

How Safe Is Queen Creek and San Tan Valley Arizona? Recently, we were asked the question, “How Safe Is Queen Creek and San Tan Valley Arizona?” If you are considering moving to an area, but are unfamiliar with the location or community, then the best way to obtain crime data for a specific region is to call the local law enforcement office and ask. If you are inquiring about a property located in The Town of Queen Creek, in Maricopa County, then you would call the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. However, if you are interested in learning more about crime statistics for a home with a Queen Creek or San Tan Valley address that is located in Pinal County, then you would call the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. There are also websites online, such as the Community Crime Map and Spot Crime,... 08/10/2017

  There are still hundreds of homes "under water" in Arizona.   In other words - the homes are worth less than the mortgage balance(s) - so it's not surprising that many homeowners are looking for solutions to stop foreclosure.   One solution to stop foreclosure and mitigate damage to a homeowner's credit is a Short Sale.   Short Sales are "regular resales" with one big difference.   Your lender(s) must agree to accept less than the amount(s) owed on your loan(s).   While there are many details regarding Short Sale Seller financial circumstances and the hardship they face, the bottom line is that most lenders prefer to stop foreclosure in favor of processing a Short Sale where the Seller is able to procure a Fair Market Value contract for their home.   After all, why foreclose on a home... 07/21/2017

Hastings Farms; May 2017 Market Update Real Estate information provided by John Ferrin, Realtor with HomeSmart Gilbert        Here is the Real Estate activity for Hastings Farms for the month of May 2017: The number of Homes Sold: 7 The Average List price: $329,075 The Average Sold price: $326,883 The Average Sold Price per Square Foot: $115 The Average Square Footage: 3314 The Average Days on Market: 38   Seven homes closed escrow during the month of May.  Home sizes ranged from 1284 SqFt to 5402 SqFt. This is one more than than what we saw in April.  Those homes ranged from 2105 to 3626 SqFt.   There are curently 9 houses available for sale with an additional 13 homes currently under contract in the neighborhood.  And, just as a fun fact, 29 homes have sold in the neighborhood so far... 06/02/2017

While the number of homes "under water" in Queen Creek is significantly less than just a few years ago, some homeowners who purchased just before the "crash" that started in 2007 are still in a position where they owe more on their home than will be forthcoming from proceeds of a sale of the home. If you need to sell your home, and you are in this situation, a Short Sale is one solution to this situation. By definition a Short Sale is a regular resale with one distinct and significant difference. The agreement of your lender(s) to accept less than the balance owed on the loan(s). Whether or not you meet the other "requirements" of your lender(s) such as a "valid" hardship can only be determined by consultation with a skilled and experienced professional. There should be no upfront charg... 05/08/2017

Own your own little private piece of paradise!  1.16 acre lot in Queen Creek near Ellsworth and Hunt Highway with mountain and city views.  Nestled in the foothills of San Tan mountain, this hillside lot is available for a custom home to be built on. Lot already has a pad for building with electric and water at the property.  Surrounded by custom homes with amazing views of the mountain and the city lights, this vacant lot is within walking distance to the 10,000+ acre San Tain Mountains Regional Park.  Ideal for hiking, biking, and horseback riding plus there is no HOA!                 Call The Ryan-Whyte Real Estate Team for more information or directions at 480-726-7000.   03/16/2017

Here's A Sneak Peek Of Our Next Queen Creek, AZ Listing!Coming soon: 2 story home for $439K at Symphony at Cielo Noche! Call or text 480-415-7616 if you want first chance opportunity at this Queen Creek, AZ home!   Did you know that Shanna Day is in the Top 2.09% Of The 130,000 Keller Williams Agents worldwide?  Click here to view all of the Shanna Day Team Featured Listings Click here to view all of the homes for sale in Queen Creek, AZ Click here to view the Shanna Day Team's Queen Creek Real Estate Listings Page or if you're looking for a specific type or group of listings, click on the appropriate link below: City of Queen Creek, AZ New Listings City of Queen Creek, AZ Foreclosure Listings City of Queen Creek, AZ Short Sale Listings City of Queen Creek, AZ Single Family Homes for Sa... 03/13/2017

Hastings Farms; February 2017 Market Update Real Estate information provided by John Ferrin, Realtor with HomeSmart Gilbert        Here is the Real Estate activity for Hastings Farms for the month of February 2017: The number of Homes Sold: 7 The Average List price: $309,113 The Average Sold price: $303,797 The Average Sold Price per Square Foot: $115 The Average Square Footage: 2639 The Average Days on Market: 96   Seven homes closed escrow during the month of February.  This is more than double than what we saw in January. Only three homes closed escrow in January.  With most escrows taking 30-45 to close, these homes went under contract in November or December.  We typically see a bit of a slow down during the holidays so the January number is not unexpected.   With the holidays beh... 03/06/2017

Hastings Farms; January 2017 Market Update Real Estate information provided by John Ferrin, Realtor with HomeSmart Gilbert        Here is the Real Estate activity for Hastings Farms for the month of January 2017: The number of Homes Sold: 3 The Average List price: $335,004 The Average Sold price: $332,438 The Average Sold Price per Square Foot: $127 The Average Square Footage: 2689 The Average Days on Market: 47   Only three homes closed escrow in January.  With most escrows taking 30-45 to close, these homes went under contract in November or December.  We typically see a bit of a slow down during the holidays so the January number is not unexpected.   There are curently 13 houses under contract in the neighborhood right now so we will see more homes closing in February and beyond.  A... 02/10/2017

Cortina; December 2016 Market Update Real estate information provided by John Ferrin, Realtor with HomeSmart in  Gilbert, AZ   The neighborhood of Cortina, in Queen Creek Arizona, is a beautiful neighborhood of single family homes that sits near the base of the San Tan Mountains. Cortina is located at the intersection of Power and Germaan roads. It encompases the area between Power and Sossoman Roads, from Germaan to Queen Creek Roads.Interested in homes for sale in Cortina?  Follow the link to find out more about all of the currently available homes in this wonderful subdivision. The homes for sale in Cortina Queen Creek Arizona are single family homes that were predominantly built by Fulton Homes. The homes generally will range from 1500 square feet up to 4300 square feet.  The subdi... 01/03/2017

Hastings Farms; December 2016 Market Update Real Estate information provided by John Ferrin, Realtor with HomeSmart Gilbert      Hastings Farms is a beautiful neighborhood of single family homes that sits near the base of the San Tan Mountains in the Town of Queen Creek. It is located close to shopping and is just minutes from the San Tan Loop 202 freeway. Hastings Farms is located off of Ellsworth Road, between Chandler Heights and Cloud Roads in Queen Creek. There are 5 distinct neighborhoods (Cresleigh, The Preserves, The Villas, The Manors and The Estates) within the development with 3 separate builders. The homes are single family homes that generally will range from 1500 square feet up to 5400 square feet.   Hastings Farms is located just minutes from the San Tan Loop 202 freeway... 01/02/2017

Home values in Queen Creek, Arizona November 2016Real Estate market data for Queen Creek Arizona provided by John Ferrin of HomeSmart Realty Home values in Queen Creek, Arizona Queen Creek Arizona Real Estate Report Summary November 2016In November 2016, there were 142 new listings that came on the market in Queen Creek, AZ.  This is down 13% from last month and is a decrease of 1% from November of last year. This is indicative of the typical Holiday Slowdown.Of all of the homes that were on the market in Queen Creek in November, 126 of them closed escrow. This is an increase of 16% over November of 2015. So, we have about the same number of new listings as a year ago but alot more closings indicating that homes are selling and buyers are buying.It is important to note that the other ho... 12/14/2016

Real Estate is a second career for me.  My first career began in 1985 when I graduated from the Police Academy.  I spent the next 27 years in law enforement but that is a whole other story.  Fresh out of the academy and ready to put all my great new training to work, the Captain met with me to give me his sage words of advice and counsel. What followed was what everyone else already knew as the "Disneyland Story".Essentially, all new employees were encouraged to provide the best possible customer service we could to our community. The basic topics covered look something like this: Be Happy…make eye contact and smile! Be like Sneezy…greet and welcome each and every guest. Spread the spirit of Hospitality…It’s contagious! Don’t be Bashful…seek out Guest contact. Be like Doc…provide immedi... 12/14/2016