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Peoria and 5 Arizona cities team up to apply for federal Clean Cities funds

06-04-09
Anna "Banana" Kruchten, Broker/Owner, Sales Trainer, Coach, Mentor
Anna "Banana" Kruchten, Broker/Owner, Sales Trainer, Coach, Mentor: Real Estate Brokerage in Phoenix, AZ
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Six Arizona cities have partnered to join the Arizona Department of Commerce Energy Office to file for a federal Clean Cities stimulus grant through the US Department of Energy, according to a recent report in The Arizona Republic. The cities are Casa Grande, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, and Scottsdale.

In the grant, Peoria asked for the differential payment for six hybrid solid waste trucks. The city currently has allocated the funds to gasoline trucks, which would cost about $1.2 million. The grant would fund an upgrade from the gas vehicles to hybrids and cover the $276,168 difference cost.

The six cities are asking for a total of $5,125,343 through the grant. The rules require a $5 million minimum and a $15 million maximum request to submit the grant.

According the Peoria's grants coordinator, Tammy Shreeve, "We're competing nationally. The strategy is to compete with a partner. In order for Peoria to be competitive, we need to partner to have more oomph."

The federal government has allocated $300 million for 20 to 30 projects to be funded through the Clean Cities grant.

"The competition is going to be pretty stiff," Shreeve said. "If we're not awarded, I'm going to follow up and see what we can do to improve our proposals so we can be a little bit more prepared next time."

The goal is for the hybrid garbage trucks to set an example for the city's residents, meet the community's needs, and achieve the overall goal of the U.S. Department of Energy.

Wisely, Peoria is not putting all their eggs in one basket, though. The city also requested funding from a National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance federal grant through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In that application, Peoria took the lead, partnering with Avondale, Glendale, Goodyear, Surprise and Buckeye.

If I can provide more information about Peoria or the Phoenix Metropolitan area, or the housing market in general, or be of assistance in buying or selling a home, please contact me by phone or email at
602-595-8900 or anna.banana@cox.net.

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Peoria Arizona Homes - Small Town Living with Big City Amenities

05-15-09
Anna "Banana" Kruchten, Broker/Owner, Sales Trainer, Coach, Mentor
Anna "Banana" Kruchten, Broker/Owner, Sales Trainer, Coach, Mentor: Real Estate Brokerage in Phoenix, AZ
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Founded in the 1880s, Peoria is a suburban community located about 11 miles from Central Phoenix, named for after the hometown of families from Peoria, Illinois, who moved to the area to work the fertile land created by the Arizona Canal.

One of its best-known attributes is the Peoria Sports Complex, Cactus League Spring Training home to the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners. In addition to sports, however, Peoria has quietly built a reputation for bringing arts and culture to the West Valley. According to GreatSchools.net, Peoria has some of the best schools in the West Valley.

Today, the city is home to some 85,000 residents and covers about 117 square miles northwest of Phoenix. As of March 2009, the median sales price for a home in Peoria was $174,000.

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Peoria is not just home of the Mariners and Padres....is it?

03-23-09
Michael Martell
Michael Martell: Real Estate Agent in Peoria, AZ
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There are many professional athletes who live here part time or have second homes in the Peoria, AZ area. Peoria is a great city conveniently located near freeways, schools, restaurants and just about any physical or relaxing activity you can think of. Some of the best places to dine are in the Peoria along with some desireable neighborhoods and schools.

For additional information on Peoria or to view the most up to date home listings, visit my map search page.

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Really??? Home sales are finally up?

03-23-09
Michael Martell
Michael Martell: Real Estate Agent in Peoria, AZ
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I knew it was just a matter of time before we would see positive data and although it is not huge news, existing home sales are up, according to the NAR. This in conjunction with low interest rates and a surge of home buyers....I think we better start preparing for a slamming summer. I myself am getting really busy with buyers and look forward to adding additional buyers to my client base.

Are you other local AZ agents seeing the buyers surface and getting ready to buy? Are they informing you, WHY, they are deciding to buy now? Is it the tax credit, low rates or lower home prices....or all of the above.

Search the most updated list of homes available for sale with a click of the mouse, using the simple map search.

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New Homes for Sale in Peoria Arizona

02-02-09
Bobbi Herman - Peoria Arizona Real Estate Agent
Bobbi Herman - Peoria Arizona Real Estate Agent: Real Estate Agent in Peoria, AZ
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If you are looking for new homes for sale in Peoria Arizona and don't want to be bothered driving to all the different new construction sites your self, you can find information about all of the new homes for sale in Peoria Arizona at my new homes section of my website.

I have included photos, floor plans, descriptions and my opinions about many of the homes.

If you are looking for a new home and would like to work with a Realtor that is experienced in Peoria Arizona, has helped many clients through the new home buying process, please visit my Peoria Arizona Realtor biography page to learn more about me.

If you are ready to go look at the new home developments give me a call.

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