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Gold Canyon Arizona Upcoming Business Fair

Businesses in and around Gold Canyon Arizona should to mark their calenders for Friday, October 23rd from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. What is happening is a Gold Canyon Business Fair. This year the event will be held this year in the MountainBrook Village (MB V) Superstition Center Ballroom.

Over the past year there have been some businesses unfortunately going out of business, what with the downturned economy, but there are a large number of new businesses that have come into the area also. This is a great time to see the new faces and what the businesses offer.

Those who are consumers will enjoy the opportunity to drop by and see the merchants. There will be drawings and prices.If you are planning a trip to Arizona think about dropping by.

For more information about this event visit the post on our Goldcanyon.net Community blog.

Looking for a Different Place to Shop in Carefree Arizona

if you are in the Scottsdale/Carefree Arizona area, or planning a visit, and shopping is on your agenda, you will want to check out the different shopping experience at El Pedregal at Scottsdale Road and Carefree Highway.

Restaurants are a part of the shopping experience as well with food choices ranging from southwestern-style cooking to Spanish, Mexican, Native American, and cowboy fare - something for everyone.

And special for the summer is a "Hot Pipes Showcase for Singers" that takes place from August 08, 2009 through September 12, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This is a competition for local singing talent of all ages.Those attending can enjoy shopping, food, a cash bar, a raffle and performances by 30 local vocalists. Admission is FREE. Food, wine and beer for purchase. NO PETS. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES ALLOWED TO ENSURE THAT THE EVENTS CAN REMAIN FREE OF CHARGE. The Grand Finals Dinner & Show will be on September 26. Tickets for that event are $50++ per person, inclusive of gratuity and tax. Limited seating, on a first come first serve basis.

Visit their website or call 480-488-1072 for more information about this interesting place to shop, dine, or enjoy the Hot Pipes Showcase.

Get Organized in Arizona

While other parts of the USA have The Container Stores -- the Phoenix Arizona area only has one store located in Scottsdale Arizona. Looking for organizing products to fit into every nook and cranny? Then The Container Store just may have what you need -- everything from boxes, to bins to hooks and hangers and more - check out this neat store and get organized. The Phoenix area store is in Scottsdale- 18550 N Scottsdale Rd Phoenix, AZ 85054-6144. Call them at 480-563-7611 for hours and directions or visit their website at http://www.containerstore.com.

Apache Junction Arizona Listed By Business Week as One of Most Affordable Places to Retire

Wow - Apache Junction Arizona ranked #4 as one of the best affordable places to retire as listed in Business Week magazine. The article was in the Friday July 10, 2009 issue. Locations were ranked primarily on relative cost of living. Other factors also included number of sunny days - Apache Junction came with an average of 295 sunny days per year. Also considered was the home price forecast for 2010, and the number of nearby amenities including golf courses, hospitals, theaters, museums, religious institutions, shopping centers and airports.

Interested in reading more -- then visit out post about this on GoldCanyon.net's blog.

Gold Canyon is a mere stone's throw away from Apache Junction-- if you are looking for a place to retire, or purchase a second home, consider Gold Canyon or Apache Junction in the East Phoenix Arizona Valley.

Call us at 480-201-3001 if we can help you.

Gold Canyon Arizona July 2009 -- Home Buying and Selling Stats

At a quick glance Gold Canyon Arizona home prices are continuing in general to drop in price, but the average price of sold homes in July seems a bit higher as some higher priced inventory was among the homes sold. On the surface this would seem to bring the average price up a bit for the month. The average price of Gold Canyon homes sold in July 2009 was $298,825. The average price of homes sold in June 2009 was $205,545.

The number of homes sold is only slightly down from last month. July 2009 saw 42 homes sold. June 2009 saw 44 homes sold. And a year ago, July 2008 saw 24 homes sold. So the number of Gold Canyon homes sold in a 30 day period has continues to be approximately doubled since a year ago.

For a more complete update on home sales in the Gold Canyon Arizona area, visit our blog on GoldCanyon.net.

If you are in the market to buy or sell a home in the East Phoenix Arizona valley call us at 480-201-3001.