About East Kootenay, BC

The Del Webb Community of Anthem is located in the southeast Valley, just north of historic Florence Arizona. Anthem at Merrill Ranch, is a master planned community combining family neighborhoods and active adult living into one larger, multi-generational community. Anthem at Merrill Ranch is designed with all the activities and amenities you would expect from a Del Webb community. Pulte Homes has become the nation's largest homebuilder. Pulte Homes in Anthem at Merrill Ranch is one of the Top 10 Best Selling Homes in the USA. Amenities include: • Over 60-acre park • 6 lighted softball and baseball fields (coming soon) • 6 Soccer fields (coming soon) • Sand volleyball courts • Multi-purpose fields • Basketball/multi-purpose courts • Skateboard Park (coming soon) • Adventure Playground, Splash Pad & 3-Level Castle • 4-acre catch and release fishing lake • Outdoor Plaza Amphitheater • Picnic Ramadas with BBQ’s • Miles of hiking and biking trails.....

Available Anthem at Merril Ranch priced under $125,000:

2 Br 2.5 Ba 2 Story 1312 sq ft $63,999 (Short Sale)

3 Br 2.5 Ba 2 Story 1537 sq ft $72,000 (Short Sale)

3 Br 2 Ba 1Story 1250 sq ft $80,000 (Short Sale)

2 Br 2 Ba 1Story 1449 sq ft Move In REady $94,500 (Privately owned)

3 Br 2 Ba 1Story 1605 sq ft Brand new carpet and paint throughout $98,750 (Privately owned)

To view available Anthem at Merrill Ranch Homes, go to our web site at: http://www.MerrillRanchRealEstateExpert.com

Previously referred to as Queen Creek area of Pinal County, the community lacked any official name and residents used nearby Queen Creek for their mailing addresses. To coincide with the addition of a new ZIP code for the community on July 1, 2009, the United States Postal Service was petitioned to provide the area with a new name. San Tan Valley was chosen. Johnson Ranch is one of several new subdivisions within San Tan Valley that were built from 2001-2011. Shopping and recreational facilities are nearby. To View all homes located in Queen Creek and San Tan Valley Arizona, go to our web site at: Http://www.QueenCreekRealEstateSolution.com

125 Great Homes priced under $100,000

90 Fantastic Homes priced between $100,00-$125,000

75 Great Homes priced under $125,000-$150,000

175 Beautiful Homes priced above $150,000

Retire to Lethbridge

Many years ago it was quite customary for southern Albertans to retire to the Okanogan or to Vancouver Island. Heck, last time I was out in Nanimo I happened to run across 2 real estate people who I knew from back when they sold houses in Lethbridge. BC attracted a lot of Albertans due to the weather and scenery.

This trend has seemingly come to a complete halt in recent years and in fact has reversed. There are now many of these retirees moving to Lethbridge. This includes people who are coming back home again and also native BC citizens who are looking for a change.

The reasons they tell me that they are moving back to Lethbridge are the fact that home prices in BC are out of control high, the taxes in BC are in expense and inconvenience, and violent crime has increased in many cities due to rapid growth and increased migration of undesirable people.

Lethbridge continues to be an attractive place to live. The weather is mild by Canadian standards, home prices are very affordable, the economy is strong, we have no Provincial sales tax, our healthcare and educational systems are great, and most of the cities here still have that 'small town' feel to them.

If you are looking for an affordable place to take up residence, a place where you can garden all summer, a place where there is little crime, no pollution, and lots of families, you should consider Lethbridge.

Thoughts and prayers to friends and family members of the eight victims of the Avalanche near my hometown of Fernie B.C.. Due to the relatively small population of Fernie and Sparwood, these men were known throughout the valley. Several of my friends and their families have been directly affected by this tragedy.

I happened to know one of the victims personally, having played hockey with him throughout my teen years. It's been several years since I've seen him but I can say that he was a awesome guy and great team-mate. One of the fastest skaters around!

To everyone affected by this act of nature, try to remain strong and rely on your loved ones to help pull you through. It is truly a dark time.

Elk Valley residents unite to help these young families cope through this unimaginable sadness. May God be with you all!