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East Valley Homes with Guest Quarters and In Law Suites

11-05-09
Gordon Baker GRI, CDPE
Gordon Baker GRI, CDPE: Real Estate Agent in Phoenix, AZ
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Are You Part Of The Sandwich Generation?

Some interesting demographics and trends being noticed by Phoenix home builders. Recent research predicts that one in three baby boomers expect to have an aging part move in with them within the next 5 to 10 years. When that happens and there are still children at home being raised, then you've become part of the "sandwich generation". In the 1930's, the average life expectancy was 67 years old. Now people are living 15, 20 or 25 years into retirement. Many families cannot afford assisted living or nursing homes arrangements and want choose the alternative of having their parents live with them.

Recently, I helped a family relocate from Connecticut. The husband and wife sold their home and so did her mother. Jointly, they purchased a Gilbert home that was over 3,000 sq.ft. and has 2 master bedrooms. This multigenerational arrangement is becoming more common. Builders are also responding to this demand by offering homes with in law suites, guest quarters or casitas.

East Valley Homes with In Law Suites or Guest Quarters

Gilbert Guest Quarter and In Law Suite Homes

Chandler In Law and Guest Quarter Homes

Queen Creek Guest Quarter and In Law Suite Homes

Mesa Guest Quarter and In Law Suite Homes for Sale

For additional information regarding homes in Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Tempe and Queen Creek that have a casita, in law suite, 2 master bedrooms or guest quarters, visit East Valley Homes with an In Law Suite or Guest Quarters.

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Power Ranch Homes for Sale - Homes for Sale in Power Ranch Mesa AZ

11-05-09
Audry Wolff
Audry Wolff: Real Estate Agent in Mesa, AZ
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October 2009 Home sales in Power Ranch Available Now

Power Ranch Gilbert AZ

This Market Activity Report should be viewed as a trend report. All homes are unique, so before taking any action on your home contact me for a more detailed home value.

Search ALL Power Ranch AREA HOMES FOR SALE, Power Ranch BANK OWNED HOMES, Power Ranch SHORT SALES, Power Ranch FORECLOSURES, Power Ranch HOMES FOR SALE WITH POOL, etc.

In addition to all of the great information on Power Ranch, Gilbert, we also provide property information on other great Gilbert MLS listings, including Gilbert CONDOS, Gilbert BANK OWNED HOMES, Gilbert FORECLOSURES and full access to all Gilbert SHORT SALES and other Gilbert real estate listings.

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Short Sales in Arizona

11-05-09
Lisa Matykiewicz
Lisa Matykiewicz: Real Estate Agent in Gilbert, AZ
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So many times I hear agents and buyers complaining about the short sale process and in some cases avoiding the homes on the market that are short sales altogether. I am very hopeful that in 2010 we will see a change in the banking world and the real estate world to improve these transactions. After all...we all need to remember that there is a distressed family behind these short sales.

I am very excited that Wachovia, World Savings and Golden West continue to work to streamline their short sale process and provide "pre-approved Short Sales" into the Arizona Market. This will benefit all..the seller, the buyer, the agents, the banks.....etc. This streamline short sale process is reducing the time taken to close on a short sale from months to days! I look forward to helping distressed home owners with Wachovia, World Savings and Golden West mortgages utilize this streamlined process. I am hopeful that Bank of America, Chase etc. will follow suite.

Short sales are here to stay, so it is more important than ever to "know the truth" and options regarding short sales. As a Certified Distressed Property Expert, I have a website dedicated to serve my clients and the Arizona Community at large. Check out the site at www.lisamatyhelps.com. I am happy to be able to provide information that can enable a home owner to make an informed decision.

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Let a Home Stager Redesign Your Home and Fall in Love All Over Again

11-05-09
Barb Hutson, Home Stager, RESA, ASHSR, SEVRAR
Barb Hutson, Home Stager, RESA, ASHSR, SEVRAR: Home Stager in Gilbert, AZ
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Let a Home Stager Redesign Your Home And Fall In Love All Over Again!

With the economy in the pits and property values at the decreased levels they are these days, there's not a lot to be excited about when it comes to your home, right? WRONG.....With a Home Stager on your side, there's much to be excited about. The good news is your Home Stager most likely also specializes in Redesign. "Well, what the heck is Redesign?", you say. You're still living in your home and planning to stay, right? Redesign is having a Home Stager and redesign expert create a living space that still reflects your personality and with a fresh updated look. It will make you happy...WOW!

Home Stager at work

A Home Stager Redesigns your home and you fall in love all over again......

The Home Stager can look at your home with objective eyes. Most likely, you know when things don't look quite right, but you don't know how to fix it. Then you just decide to live with it, and after a while you don't even see the problem any longer. But what you don't think about is those coming into your home still see it. The Home Stager and Redesign professional will utilize mostly what you already have, use a few tricks of the trade, a couple of updated accessories and POW....

You fall in love with your home all over again!

Oh sure, maybe you'd like to move to another place, but something made you fall in love with that house once. Your Home Stager and Redesign professional can help you do it all over again. It really doesn't take much money and you deserve it. Let a Home Stager and Redesign expert help, so you can fall in love all over again.

You'll be amazed at the difference a day can make!

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Good news for Stratland Estates in south Gilbert

11-04-09
Troy Erickson - Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Phoenix, AZ and East Valley Team
Troy Erickson - Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Phoenix, AZ and East Valley Team: Real Estate Agent in Chandler, AZ
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Good news for Stratland Estates in south Gilbert. Pulte Homes, Meritage Homes, and Toll Brothers have purchased 230 vacant lots, which have been sitting empty since the developer, Stratland Estates L.L.C., filed for bankruptcy in July of 2008.

Stratland Estates lovely community lakeStratland Estates is located near Higley and Germann Roads. The developers who have purchased the vacant lots plan to start building their new homes, and completing the neighborhood early next year. Pulte acquired 107 lots, and will build homes ranging from 1,900 to 3,000 square feet in size. Meritage will build 65 homes in the community, and Toll Brothers will build on the remaining 58 lots.

Taylor Morrison homes currently has 10 brand new homes for sale as well in Stratland Estates. Their 4 bedroom model is starting at $214,990, and boasts almost 2,000 square feet. Taylor Morrison's highest priced listing is a 6 bedroom home with over 3,500 square feet, and is listed at $299,990. A total of 15 homes have sold in Stratland Estates this year.

There has been an unexpected increase in new home construction permits in Gilbert, as nearly 1,000 permits have been issued so far in 2009. Is this a sign that the times are changing, and the real estate market is starting to pick up again? I think it's too early to tell yet, but this is a very good sign for Gilbert and the community of Stratland Estates.

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