Did you know that you can pick up an 1800 square foot home with a pool in Queen Creek for $125,000?  How about a 2100 square foot home with Granite Counters, Cherry Cabinets, 3 bedrooms and den for $139,000? You might be thinking, "Oh, I bet it needs alot of work"  Nope, those 2 homes were in great condition!!!There are literally hundreds of bank owned homes in the Queen Creek market.  Many of them in move in condition!!  But, don't let me steer you wrong, some do need work!So, you may be asking, "How can I get one of those homes?" Many of the lenders that own the homes are making it easy for you because they have hired Realtors to list the properties for them. Below are a few requirements and suggestions to make the buying process more smooth. You must be ready to buy. If you have been... 02/13/2008

I am the mother of a son and a daughter who loved offroad sports! As they were growing up, we would load up our bikes (yes, it's true), and off we would go to the desert to ride our offroad toys. We had bikes, ATC's, go-cart type toys, and tents. My children would have so much fun even if it was just the family. Other times we would take off with a group of other families and stay in motorhomes, etc. for three or four days and just ride, ride, ride. As I drive to Queen Creek along Ironwood, I remember those days when we pass the Motopark just about five miles south of Baseline on the west side. There are always groups of motorhomes, young kids jumping their bikes over the myriad whoops the faster the better. As we continue further down Ironwood into Queen Creek, we pass two golf courses... 02/08/2008

Resale & New Build Homes - Queen CreekIronwood/OcotilloRe-Sale1% REBATE - 1699S.F $169,900 - 3b/2ba+Den,Never been lived in, Custom tile inlay. New Build/Spec Home - While Supplies Last2% REBATE - SPEC 1948s.f. $159,0502% REBATE - SPEC 2179s.f. $178,9822% REBATE - SPEC 2179s.f. $162,7302% REBATE - SPEC 3524s.f. $259,683 (3% towards closing cost too! Granite Counters & appliances)2% REBATE - NEW BUILD 2255s.f $225,8401.5% REBATE - SPEC 3433S.F. $266,6151.5% REBATE - NEW BUILD 1527s.f $129,000 base1.5% REBATE - NEW BUILD 1986s.f $149,200 base1.5% REBATE - NEW BUILD 2422s.f $161,700 base1.5% REBATE - NEW BUILD 2784s.f $199,900 base **Prices and rebates subject to change.**Please email casitacash@gmail.com for updates & our network agents can do a custom search that fits your criteria and p... 01/30/2008

Queen Creek Resale has been busy this month.  Historically in January we close about 100 homes through out the month and there are usually a few that have been left pending to close to for February.  This January we've closed 142 homes and there are 200 pending to close for February. Yes, 200! I'm sure you've hear in the media about the housing "crunch", but here, in Queen Creek the homes are priced so well people actually want to buy here!  There are many vacant homes, bank owned homes & short sales.  I just listed a beautiful new home in Skyline Ranch.  It has never been lived in and is priced about as much as if you were to build a new house.  So why wait?  This one is ready, contact me today! (I got homes starting at $99k too.) I have been working with new home buyers, investors, re... 01/30/2008

I've been checking historical stats for the month of January.  Mainly because we were in the recent bubble and boy, did it burst.  Many of my friends and neighbors are upside down in their homes.  Buying at the peak and are riddled with buyers remorse.   They come to me, "did you see that spec home with granite countertops?  It's only $156k.  I owe $220k on my home right now.  What can you do for me?"  Oooh, I don't want to answer that.Anyway, I came here to talk numbers.  It's been interesting to see what the numbers show.   Population growth being the most prominent. Here They Are:  (These stat's include Queen Creek Proper & The unicorporated parts of P.C using the QC Mailing Address)Month     Year    # of Homes Sold                    Avg. Sale PriceJan       2002                  13... 01/18/2008

Sheryl, thank you for your excellent REALTOR services. Your professionalism combined with enthusiasm and motivation helped sell our Queen Creek home quickly. You consistently communicated with us and your follow-up was excellent. I realize it is rare to list a home, find a buyer, and close in 11 days, but you did it!The photos and virtual tour you created really sold our home. Thank you again, and be assured I will refer people to you without any hesitation. Susan Shifman, Chandler, AZView local homes listed for sale on our new map based web site www.PhoenixHomeKey.com The key to your next move.19995 E Arroyo Ct, Queen Creek. SOLD IN 11 DAYS. 11/10/2007

Open House this Saturday October 13th from 11am to 2pm at 19995 E Arroyo CT in Queen Creek. North West side of Ocotillo and Hawes. This is your opportunity to own a single level 2269 sq.ft home built in 2000 that sits on just over 1/2 an acre. Located close to the Gilbert, Queen Creek border this horse propert features 4 bedrooms and two bathrooms, vauted ceilings, a large open floor plan, corner fireplace in the living room, large kitchen with all the appliances and a breakfast bar. Central vacum cleaning system, soft water loop, large ceramic tile in the living room kitchen and walkways, separate shower and jetted garden tub in the master bathroom, built in book shelves in the guest bedroom, an alarm system, and an oversized two car garage. Outside the home has great curb appeal, view... 10/11/2007

The American Dream goes awry on the outskirtsby Kaushik Sirkar, Chandler AZ REALTORChandler Arizona Real EstateIn the Phoenix metropolitan area, what parts of town have been hit hardest to this point in the current downturn?  Yup, towns on the periphery of the Valley.  Anthem way up North.  Places much too close to LA to be considered part of Phoenix on the Westside.  And places such as Maricopa and Queen Creek in the South and East.  Read this article in today's Arizona Republic to get a feel for the trouble buyer's in Phoenix's most distant suburbs (specifically Queen Creek in this case) are currently facing.Dreams of doubling, even tripling of their homes value within a few years at current (late 04, 05 price appreciation rates).  Interest only mortgages with the rate fixed for a rid... 10/05/2007

Queen Creek Arizona Market Data for September 2007I don't have to tell most people that the Queen Creek housing market is changing. What sells houses right now is price and condition. The Queen Creek market must pay attention to both! This is a fast growing town, and if you are looking to move a resale home you must do your homework. You not only have over 2000 single family homes to compete with, you are also competing against those big national builders. You know, the once that gave you that great deal. The first thing you should do is interview and hire a professional Realtor. Ask lots of questions and make sure he/she knows YOUR market.  Look at your competition. Really, go look at them as if you are a buyer. ask yourself if YOU would buy your home again today based on what else is ... 10/05/2007

This property is located at 1930 E Cowboy Cove Trl, Queen Creek.  This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, larger large, open areas, needs a little TLC, 2 car garage and located in Johnson Ranch community.  Johnson Ranch offers golfing, fishing, ramadas, community pools, tennis and more.       Nicely landscaped                     Upgraded cabinets/appliances       Large backyard               Large Rooms   This property is offered as a short sale only.  Jody Sayler  Keller Williams Integrity First Realtywww.realestatewithjody.com 09/19/2007

Queen Creek Arizona Market Data for August 2007I don't have to tell most people that the Queen Creek housing market is changing. What sells houses right now is price and condition. The Queen Creek market must pay attention to both! This is a fast growing town, and if you are looking to move a resale home you must do your homework. You not only have over 2000 single family homes to compete with, you are also competing against those big national builders. You know, the once that gave you that great deal. The first thing you should do is interview and hire a professional Realtor. Ask lots of questions and make sure he/she knows YOUR market.  Look at your competition. Really, go look at them as if you are a buyer. ask yourself if YOU would buy your home again today based on what else is for... 09/08/2007

Housing Rehabilitation Program The purpose of the Housing Rehabilitation Program is to provide financial assistance to low and moderate income, owner-occupied residences for use in substantially repairing their homes. The financial assistance is in the form of a forgivable loan that does not require repayment as long as the owner continues to live in the home.The Town will assist in determining what repairs will be made, selecting a qualified contractor and overseeing the repair work.GoalsThe goals of the Housing Rehabilitation Program are to:Ensure that health and safety problems are corrected in the selected home Rehabilitate as many homes in the community as possible to maintain safe and affordable housing Preserve the housing stock in the community Encourage future development by ma... 08/31/2007

If you live in the Phoenix area and have not yet visited Schnept Farms in Queen Creek Arizona you will certainly want to put this destination on your list of places to visit. Every month of the year they have some special event going on. They also do special events such as weddings, kids tours, chili and pumpkin parties, elegant dinners in the fields and more. In November they also plan to open a new restaurant on site ~ a rustic American farm restaurant with French touches ~ and use their home grown fruits and vegetables. For more information about this Phoenix treasure visit their website at http://www.schnepffarms.com or give them a call at 480-987-3100. There is always something going on for the family here. If you are interested in moving to the Queen Creek area or other East Phoen... 08/27/2007

The Town of Queen Creek recently received a $3 million donation from Fulton Homesfor design and construction of the new Queen Creek Library children's area, parks development,and transportation improvements within the Town.The Fulton's $3 million contribution is designated to be used in the following ways:- $1 million towards the design and construction of future Town park facilities.- $1 million towards the Town's five-year Transportation Improvement Program.- $1 million towards the new Queen Creek library children's area. In recognition forthis contribution, the Town will name the children's area of the library the "Mary LouFulton Children's Center".This additional funding for the new library allows the Town to enrich the interior design ofthe children's area by including exciting the... 08/22/2007

I don't have to tell most people that the Queen Creek housing market is changing. What sells houses right now is price and condition. The Queen Creek market must pay attention to both! This is a fast growing town, and if you are looking to move a resale home you must do your homework. You not only have over 2000 single family homes to compete with, you are also competing against those big national builders. You know, the once that gave you that great deal. The first thing you should do is interview and hire a professional Realtor. Ask lots of questions and make sure he/she knows YOUR market.  Look at your competition. Really, go look at them as if you are a buyer. ask yourself if YOU would buy your home again today based on what else is for sale. This will help you price your home to se... 08/19/2007

What makes Queen Creek Unique? Queen Creek is one of the best-kept secrets in Arizona. Exceptional climate (with 330 days of sunshine annually), natural recreational riches and a relaxed, rural lifestyle combine to fulfill the dreams and visions of those who relocate to one of America's best small towns.  Queen Creek's approximately 16,000 residents enjoy the benefits of small-town living close to a metropolitan area: low crime rates, easy commuting to and from metro-Phoenix, excellent air quality and a variety of recreational activities, all elements of a low-stress lifestyle.  Queen Creek is a family place, where the residents take pride in independence. It's a "first name" community, where a person behind the counter isn't an uncaring stranger, but someone who will know you by name. ... 08/12/2007

A General Plan is the document that guides growth and development in a town. It includes the following elements:  Land Use; Growth Area; Transportation/Circulation; Parks, Trails and Open Space; Environmental Planning; Water Resources; Economic Development; Cost of Development; and Implementation.State Law requires communities to adopt a General Plan and review it every five years. Queen Creek's current General Plan was approved by voters in September 2002. Town staff is now in the process of updating the General Plan to reflect the growth that has occurred since its original adoption in 2002.You have the opportunity to be part of the process by clicking on this link:  http://www.queencreek.org/TownHall/DocsOrdinances/GeneralPlanMap.shtml#GPSurveyand completing a brief survey about what... 07/26/2007

San Tan Heights, Queen Creek, AZ San Tan Heights is the premier master planned community in the Queen Creek - San Tan area.  The community features three beautiful entrances  - two of which have incredible rock waterfalls, community parks, two elementary schools (San Tan Heights Elementary and Mountain Vista Elementary) and breathtaking views of the San Tan and Superstition Mountains. New homes are still being built in the area by Elite Home Builders and there are also many resale homes available as well by builders such as D.R. Horton, Elite, and Hacienda. As of July 13th the average list price is $231,464, average square footage is 2130 and average days on market are 108 and improving. Call me at 480-390-7158 to learn more about this exciting community - or check out my website at htt... 07/13/2007

 Killer Deal in East Valley This Week's "You Gotta Know" is also a "Killer Deal" for the month. Okay, no pictures and no maps because I am holding exclusive knowledge on this one. This is for those of you working in Gilbert, Mesa, maybe Chandler, that aren't afraid of living in a developing area because you know it will appreciate. From my home in the center of Gilbert, it takes me about 25 minutes to get there.Get where you ask? The most affordable while still great quality builder I have found in literally, years.Does a 3 bedroom 2 bath for $130's suit your taste? How about their biggest model, 3,000 square feet for $270's? The lots are huge, 50 feet x 120 feet. And the list of included features are unheard of for Arizona. Front yard landscaping, grass or rock, with automatic sprinkle... 06/06/2007

Latest Queen Creek Market Statisticsby Kaushik Sirkar, Chandler AZ REALTORChandler Arizona Real EstateTalk about a ridiculously strong buyer's market (and a correspondingly weak seller's market) - welcome to Queen Creek Arizona.  Located in the southeast portion of the valley, we are looking at a whopping > 15 months supply of homes.  Note also that Queen Creek listings are sometimes confused as Queen Creek proper is located in Maricopa County.  However, builders often list a Queen Creek address for their developments that are slightly further south in Pinal County.  Data courtesy of ARMLS (last 30 days).Active - 2080 Properties FoundSquare FeetBedroomsBathsList PriceSale PriceAgent DOM Cumulative DOM Min111 $ 84,900$0 00Avg227332.45$ 330,349$0 99112Max630076$ 2,890,000$0 646728AWC - 23... 05/18/2007