Surprise, AZ

Surprise, AZ Spring Training Tickets are now on sale. For those of you planning on a March visit, or for those of you lcuky enough to already live here, spring training is right around the corner.

Every year I have big plans to see at least one game. Unfortunately, or fortunately, this is my busiest time of year for real estate in Sun City Grand and the other area retirement communities. The "snowbirds" are here enmasse & I just haven't had the time in the last two years. Either that or I have just been too pooped.

Thankfully there are a few evening games and I have my eyes on the game against my OLD hometown team, the Seattle Mariners. There is something about this great american past-time that I love and it has rubbed off on my husband and son too. So look for me on March 18th at the evening game. I plan on being in the "good seats".

Click HERE for information on ticket sales
Click HERE to see the 2009 Spring Training Schedule

Sun City Grand Real Estate Sales December 2008
Golf Course Properties

Sun City Grand Non-Golf Course Property Real Estate Sales December 2008

Arizona Traditions Real Estate Sales December 2008

This market update provides the original list price of the property at the time the property was listed and prior to any price adjustments.

Properties on this recently sold list have been listed or sold by various participants in MLS. Information deemed reliable and accurate, but not guaranteed.

Sun City Grand .....I live here, I work here, I know this community!

I had the opportunity today to observe the Arizona Maricopa County Valley Metro Light Rail system as they practiced the routes. The Metro ROCKS! I can't wait to board it and ride it to Mesa. I'll just park my car, get a good book out and hold on enjoying the ride!

The grand opening is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, December 27th and Sunday, December 28th. Check out the grand opening festivities, Valley Metro Light Rail route, hours of operations and road closures by clicking here.

After years of negotiations, special bonds & additional taxes the Valley Metro Light Rail is ready to celebrate its grand opening festivities. The Valley Metro Light Rail begins in downtown Phoenix, meanders through Tempe and ends in Mesa. According to Valley Metro, the travel time for the entire 20 mile route Light Rail will take 60 minutes, from Christown Mall to ASU it is projected to take 45 minutes or it will take 15 minutes from downtown Phoenix to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. The present Valley Metro Light Rail route can be obtained at the Valley Metro website.

The grand opening celebrations will occur on December 27 from 10am to 6pm and December 28 from 10am to 5pm. The Valley Metro Light Rail will be free of cost to riders until January 1, 2009. During the next two days of celebrations, there will be music, giveaways, activities along the route. Be sure to check out the road closures before venturing into the area at this website: http://www.valleymetro.org/metro_light_rail/grand_opening/

As of January 1^st, the hours of operations will be from 4am to 12 midnight. During the weekdays the Valley Metro Light Rail will arrive every 10 minutes from 6am to 7pm with other hours every 20 minutes. During the weekends the hours of operation is from 5am to 12 midnight with the Valley Metro Light Rail trains arriving every 15 minutes between 6am and 7pm and all other hours 20 minutes.

There are eight park and ride locations.
1. Montebello & 19th Avenue
2. 19th Avenue & Camelback Avenue
3. Central Avenue & Camelback Avenue
4. 38th Street & Washington Avenue
5. Dorsey Lane & Apache Blvd
6. McClintock Drive & Apache Blvd
7. 101 Freeway& Apache Blvd
8. Sycamore & Main Street

Be sure to read the safety precautions to take when using the Valley Metro Light Rail, especially when driving, biking, walking or while traveling with children. Saftey brochures can be obtained at: http://www.valleymetro.org/images/uploads/lightrail_publications/METRO_safety__brochure.pdf

Sun City Grand .....I live here, I work here, I know this community!

Whether celebrating Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa or Festivus, the smell of the winter holiday is in the air - everywhere!

I showed seven homes to prospective Sun City Grand buyers yesterday, three homes were occupied. When I made the appointments, all three sellers asked me if they needed to leave while I showed their homes. It was not necessary, it's too cold. Yes, it was in the 60's today - certainly different from Chicago, Minnesota or Washington State but still cold for most people who live here year round.

When I got to all three houses the aroma overtook my clients and me. Potato Pancakes, cookies, breads and pastry smells aroused our taste buds. One seller even had a plate of oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies out for my buyers. Yummy!

Our weather has been in the 60's this week. Some people think it is wonderful, others think it is a little chilly since it is normally in the 70's. It poured hard yesterday but the sun was out today. We have snow in the high country and on the Mogollon Rim. Ski resorts a few hours away will open this weekend.

It sure is nice showing property during the holiday season. It beats the summer heat besides that, the delightful aromas are everywhere. The great weather, hometown hospitality and the retirement life at its best are just a few reasons why people love to live in our beautiful Arizona retirement communities.

It's all about people, being honest, having integrity and product knowledge.

Sun City Grand .....I live here, I work here, I know this community!