Verrado, nestled at the base of the White Tank Mountains 25 miles west of Phoenix, boasts a culture reminiscent of home town USA. An Informal lifestyle, likeable neighbors, and a very friendly environment sets it apart from other communities in the valley. All of the homes in Verradoare no more than a stone's throw from a beautiful park. Fifty parks to be exact, plan fully designed for maximum enjoyment and strategically placed throughout the community.

A new place just opened on Verrado's downtown Main Street. It's a coffee shop called "Park 51" to take on the status of the 51^st park in Verrado. Previously called Mokarabia Coffee Shop, Park 51, offers a new look and a new feel. The lounge and seating area has increased in size offering twice the space for customers to sit around, read, enjoy a latte, talk with neighbors, surf the net using the free wireless system or just pass the time. A full range of beverage selections, both hot and cold meals, along with retail items are offered with prices reduced substantially (by 25%) from that of the previous coffee shop. The manager, Christina Dubas, said that further conveniences for the customers are coming shortly such as the ability to order ahead by email, texting or their website which is under development. An expanded menu selection is also in the process of being pulled together.

Whether you live in Verrado, passing through Buckeye, Arizona or curious about why this can be a perfect place to relax, stop by and check it out. As a real estate professional, I find this to be the ideal place to meet my fellow realtors, compare notes and social network with people I love being around.

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The modern planned community of Verrado is located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert and is merely a 30-minute drive west of Phoenix in Buckeye, Arizona. The Verrado community is nestled in the foothills of the White Tank Mountains and renowned for its use of eternal town-building principles and its blend of urban sophistication and small-town charm. The Verrado community features its own Main Street district, complete with sidewalks and shade trees that make the environment quite suitable for frequent pedestrian use. Practice your golf swing at Raven Golf Club on the 18-hole public golf course designed by John Fought and Tom Lehman or take a walk along the trails surrounding the Acacia, Lost Creek and Sunrise Washes.

Covering nearly 8,800 acres, Verrado is situated in an area that was once a test track for the Caterpillar, the largest maker of construction and mining equipment in the world. The community’s surroundings provide more than a few exploits, from nature hikes to live theater. Verrado offers the opportunity to see the breathtaking sights of the White Tank Mountains, and to explore regional amenities such as the Buckeye Valley and Lake Pleasant Regional Park. Sports fans can quickly commute to downtown Phoenix to attend Arizona Diamondbacks games and Phoenix Suns basketball. Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Coyotes fans will be able to see professional football and hockey games live at their new stadiums – just minutes away. Those who have a preference for arts and culture can experience the extraordinary masterpieces performed by world renowned orchestras at the West Valley Symphony hall. Verrado residents can also find their favorite music bands and artists in concert at the Glendale Arena, or visit the Sundome Center for the Performing Arts in Sun City West for a more relaxing night out. Throughout the region, one can easily find scores of alluring art museums and glittering galleries.

Ashton Woods Homes, Cachet Homes, Capital Pacific Homes, Centex Homes, Engle Homes, Frank Residential, Pulte Homes, Monterey Homes, P.B. Bell, Alexander Homes, Argue Custom Homes, Romack Builders, Salcito Custom Homes and others have been working round-the-clock to offer world-class homes to Verrado’s residents. The homes in the community range from 1,000 square feet to as large as 5,572 square feet.

Covering nearly 8,800 acres, Verrado is situated in an area that was once a test track for the Caterpillar, the largest maker of construction and mining equipment in the world. The community’s surroundings provide more than a few exploits, from nature hikes to live theater. Verrado offers the opportunity to see the breathtaking sights of the White Tank Mountains, and to explore regional amenities such as the Buckeye Valley and Lake Pleasant Regional Park. Sports fans can quickly commute to downtown Phoenix to attend Arizona Diamondbacks games and Phoenix Suns basketball. Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Coyotes fans will be able to see professional football and hockey games live at their new stadiums – just minutes away. Those who have a preference for arts and culture can experience the extraordinary masterpieces performed by world renowned orchestras at the West Valley Symphony hall. Verrado residents can also find their favorite music bands and artists in concert at the Glendale Arena, or visit the Sundome Center for the Performing Arts in Sun City West for a more relaxing night out. Throughout the region, one can easily find scores of alluring art museums and glittering galleries. Ashton Woods Homes, Cachet Homes, Capital Pacific Homes, Centex Homes, Engle Homes, Frank Residential, Pulte Homes, Monterey Homes, P.B. Bell, Alexander Homes, Argue Custom Homes, Romack Builders, Salcito Custom Homes and others have been working round-the-clock to offer world-class homes to Verrado’s residents. The homes in the community range from 1,000 square feet to as large as 5,572 square feet.

Verrado’s custom homes stretch from one-half acre to three acres plus and offer a wonderful golfing experience from the greens of the Raven Golf Course. Verrado is home to a rich mix of varied and attached neighborhoods. Verrado will have more than 40 parks, and residents will take pleasure in the neighborhood’s lush landscapes full of plants and wildlife. Health and sports clubs have full choices of fitness activities and exercising programs. The community already is home to an elementary and middle school, and Verrado High School, Arizona’s first green high school.

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Well the market continues to slow from our highs of the week of July 28 with 238 units under contract to 178 for the week of 9-22. Our inventory numbers for the week of 9-22 were 5844 equal to our lowest levels this year for the week of 8-11. Properties sold were 193 down from last week but still improved overall. New properties to the market were 340 down from the previous 5 weeks. Prices for homes for sale continued at a level 189,900 with homes under contract at 154, 925, median sold at 159,500, and median price for new homes to the market at 167,362 this last number being slightly up from the previous month. Remember I am tracking the markets of Avondale, Surprise, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Buckeye, and Tonopah, other areas will vary. The average under contract home price for the week of 4-14-08 was 196,588 to this last week with average price at 154,925, thats 4% per month but the last 4 weeks have slowed.

Verrado is one of the premier master planned communities in the "Valley of the Sun".

Located west of Phoenix in the foothills of the White Tank Mountains, just three miles north of I-10 which links Phoenix to Southern California, the community presents unique floor plans in townhome and single family residential living.

A great example of the new "Home Town America" environment!

A view looking west down Main Street in the Verrado® Community. In the background you can see the tower at the Raven Golf Club.

Bashas Main Street Market in the Verrado® Community.

Bank of America in the Verrado® Community on Main Street

CVS Pharmacy on Main Street in the Verrado® Community

GRAZIE Pizzeria and Wine Bar on Main Street in the Verrado® Community

Verrado Community Assembly & Association Offices.

Mokarabia Coffee Bar on Main Street in the Verrado® Community

Main Squeeze Juice and Smoothies on Main Street in the Verrado® Community

Verrado Village Sport and Health Club in the Verrado® Community

The Verrado® Community is located due west of Phoenix on I-10 at Exit 120 / Verrado Way