Debbie Nieman

Riparian Preservein Gilbert is known for the hundreds of birds that call Riparian Preserve home. The Riparian Preserve is located in the heart of Gilbert at Guadalupe and Greenfield surrounded by residential homes. East of Greenfield at 2757 E Guadalupe Road next to the Southeast Public Library in Gilbert.

There are school, public and youth programs available at the Riparian Preserve. Visit their website at http://www.riparianinstitute.org/default.cfm to see everything they have to offer.

Whether you have a couple hours or a full day to spend at the Riparian Preserve, you will find the Riparian Preserve relaxing and exciting at the same time. The Riparian Preserve encompasses 110 acres and has over 200 species of birds that do call Riparian Preserve their home in Gilbert. During your visit to the Riparian Preserve you might see some very rare birds. The water ponds can be covered with dozens of ducks and shorebirds that one would not expect to see in the desert.

If you find yourself with nothing to do on the 3^rd Saturday of the month from October through March take a drive over to the Riparian Preserve. They offer free Family Bird Walks every 3^rd Saturday from October through March departing at 8 am and returning around noon. This scheduled walk needs to have a reservation as it fills up quickly. The number from the Riparian Preserve website says to call Marion Saffell @ 480-668-9393 or Krys Hammers 480-413-9805 for reservations for this family bird walk. They will even loan you binoculars for that up close and personal look at the beauty of these flying creatures.

Whether you are an experienced bird watcher or novice bird watcher, most likely you will be there with either your camera or binocular or possible both. A friend of mine visits the Riparian Preserve often and comes away with amazing pictures to share. I hope you enjoy these as much I as do.

You can walk with your dog or bring a friend. Be careful if you look up in this preserve at Water Ranch.

If you find yourself drawn to the Gilbert area and would like to get more information about purchasing a home here whether as your primary residence or second home, I would welcome the opportunity to assist you. Pictures courtesy of my friend Randy Vuletich

If you think purchasing a new build in Gilbert, AZ is out of your reach you might want to think again. I just had the pleasure of assisting a client of mine with the purchase of the Shea Spaces new build properties located East of Higley Road off Riggs Road in Gilbert, Arizona. These modern new build properties have features you would expect to find in new build properties that cost thousands more. Here a 1400 plus square foot single family home can be purchased for under $ 182,000 and the new build benefit does not stop there. Your new build offers you seven flexible floor plans and do I mean flexible. Your new build with Shea Spaces continues to offer you even more because right now you get $ 20,000 worth of upgrades to design your new build in Gilbert the way you want. Want to extend your garage or expand the area that your floor is tiled? Always wanted a tiled shower in a new build? Now you can have it and not pay any more money because you have thousands of dollars to spend on your new build. Is a gourmet kitchen something you always dreamed about in a new build? You can get yourself full extension drawers with 36” high cabinets with a top of the line Gas Grill in your new build.

The properties are available in this new build from 3 bedroom up to 6 bedroom with flexible floor plans and various elevations to chose from. You can be assured your new build will not have a neighbor to the right or left of you with the exact same elevation and color scheme as you.

Thinking about purchasing a new build? What about my Real Estate Professional, could I get a better deal without them when looking at a new build? The answer is NO!

Would the builder give me the commission that they would pay my agent if they were not there to help negotiate my new build? No!

Can I get them to lower the purchase price by that amount of the new build? No!

If you do not think that taking your Real Estate Professional to assist in the negotiation for you with your new build is a good thing, you are very mistaken.

If you believe the builder will give you the extra discount on that new build vs taking your Real Estate agent there to assist you, you are incorrect on that too.

A Real Estate Professional can review the contract and make sure everything is there to your satisfaction. Have you heard that the builder aka seller on your new build properties will pay for your closing costs if you use their lender? What if you can not get qualified from their lender but can from your own, now what? If your Real Estate Professional was me, we would put a clause in your contract that said if the builders lender can not qualify the buyer and if the buyer seeks their own lender that can qualify them, then the closing costs on the new build will still be paid by the builder/seller. That alone could save you thousands of dollars in your pocket. Want a premium lot but do not want to pay the new builder premium? A lot of times your Real Estate Professional agent can assist in those negotiations as well.

Recently with another new build in Gilbert I was able to obtain for my clients a washer/dryer refrigerator package valued at over $ 2500 to be included with their new build because I was there to represent them.

A Real Estate Professional is an important asset to have when negotiating a purchase contract even for that new build in Gilbert, AZ

Loop 202 thru Ahwatukee/Foothills yes or no? The answer of whether the Loop 202 thru Ahwatukee/Foothills will be built is something residents have been waiting years to hear. This debate and question has been looming the area since the late 1980’s. Is the Loop 202 thru Ahwatukee/Foothills going to happen? The Gila River Indian Community will be sending this issue to a public vote on February 7^th according to the Ahwatukee Foothills News. Residents of the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) will decide if they will allow the Loop 202 thru Ahwatukee/Foothills to be built on their land. A spokesperson for the GRIC said a tally of the public vote could be known as early as the following morning.

If the Loop 202 thru Ahwatukee/Foothills does not happen thru the GRIC then it would most likely go thru South Mountain and the Foothills. This could mean a number of homes being destroyed and demolished by the state along with a portion of the mountain. The state has been purchasing some land and homes in the foothills over the past few years.

If you have purchased a home in the Ahwatukee/Foothills area south of Chandler Blvd you should have signed an area disclosure talking about the possibility of a freeway going thru your area. The fact that Loop 202 thru Ahwatukee/Foothills runs 2 blocks from your home could detract you from purchasing there.

ADOT has been instrumental in trying to come up with alternatives and developing the least impact routes to the west side of the valley but homes will be lost and communities rearranged if the vote is not favorable.

Even if the vote is favorable the Loop 202 thru Ahwatukee/Foothills still might not happen right away (ok it hasn’t been right away for almost 30 year ) There is a number of factors and steps that need to be addressed and this is just one of hundreds that needs to happen.

The decision of whether the state can put a freeway on Indian Land is totally up to the Gila River Indian Community and what the state is willing to pay to make that happen. After that, there is environmental impact statement reports for the community to review before allowing the Loop 202 thru Ahwatukee/Foothills to be built on Indian Land.

Tired of shoveling snow? Do you find that half the year is spent being cold and turning up the heat? Find yourself scrapping ice off your windows and trying to feel your fingers? Purchasing Real Estate in Gilbert can eliminate all that.

Real Estate in Gilbert will give you the best of both worlds. With over 300 sunny days and lots of outside activities to partake in purchasing Real Estate in Gilbert can get you out of that cold and into the comfortable and sunshine.

You might be surprised to know that the builders are still building Real Estate in Gilbert.As a matter of fact they haven’t stopped. Knowing they have to compete with the Real Estate in Gilbert that might be a bank owned or short sale property at a great value New Builds are creating such deals that before you decide on that bank owned property as your Real Estate in Gilbert purchase you may want to have your real estate professional show you some new builds.

Recently while showing Real Estate in Gilbert we came across Shea Spaces, a subdivision at Val Vista and Riggs. Described as a unique and modern home design with the consumer in mind. I have not seen so many options with a new build in this price range for Real Estate in Gilbert, well-ever. These residential homes are stylish, energy efficient and planned out. With this subdivision you have the option of belonging to the Seville Country Club with all the benefits and amenities you could want for.

The Shea design center is minutes away and not 30-40 minutes away so when you have decided on which floor plan and options for your Real Estate in Gilbert purchase you can pick out your finishes by driving less than 5 minutes.

They have floor plans starting at 1460 sq. ft 3 bed/2 bath for Real Estate in Gilbert all the way to 2288 sq. ft. with options for a 5^th and 6^th bedroom if you choose. The one thing I did notice that a lot of my clients are wanting in their Real Estate in Gilbert is 3 car garages and these properties do not offer that. You can have an extended garage though.

If you think taking a Real Estate Professional for your Real Estate in Gilbert is not necessary when negotiating new builds. You are mistaken. I have received for my clients additional incentives and appliances that they could not have gotten if I were not there. It's something to keep in mind. Your Real Estate Professional is there to represent you whether your selection is a new build or resale property. We are here to help.

As the Nation cools off, Gilbert and Gilbert Real Estate is heating up. With the majority of the nation shoveling snow Gilbert Arizona has over 300 sunny days per year. Where is Gilbert located and what is so great about Gilbert Real Estate?

Gilbert Real Estate is located in Gilbert, AZ. An east valley town positioned between Chandler, Mesa, San Tan Valley and Queen Creek. Just minutes from Phoenix International Airport with the ease of close freeways like the 202 San Tan Freeway, the 101 which can take you to nearby Scottsdale and the 10 which will bring you to the airport.

The town is proud of its past and looks forward to the present and future. Over the last 20 years Gilbert is one of the fastest growing areas with employment, shops and housing on the increase. The San Tan Mall which features Dillards and Macys at their anchors has hundreds of speciality shops and great dining including Gordon Biersch, Carrabbas Italian Grill, Paradise Bakery and The Keg to name a few.

If you have ever wanted a winter home to get out of the snow, Gilbert Real Estate is a place you might want to check out. You might not know this but Gilbert has a nationally recognized Skate Park and wonderful Dog Parks, Community Pools and the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch which features over 200 species of birds. The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch is a water recycling facility for the Town of Gilbert. Now that's a great way to recycle water and help the environment. Gilbert Real Estate another reason to check us out.

You will find condominiums and townhouses as part of Gilbert Real Estate that allows you to come and enjoy the weather, culture, museums, shopping, hiking and golf to name a few. You can walk out your front door and lock it. No shoveling snow, no pulling weeds, planting grass or replacing dead plants. You have an HOA that handles all that when you purchase Gilbert Real Estate as a Condo or Townhouse. Some of these developments of Gilbert Real Estate are in Gated Communities. You can still purchase a short sale or foreclosed Gilbert Real Estate but the numbers are dwindling. Currently there are only 15 active Townhomes and Condos available as Gilbert Real Estate.

Lots of people that winter in Gilbert and have benefited from purchasing Gilbert Real Estate have found their home in the Gilbert Islands. Here you can find acres to walk and bike ride while enjoying the hundreds of acres of lakes created by yes man. You can purchase a single family home or townhome. This community has a number of activities to partake in throughout the year. The Islands in Gilbert is located off Warner Road halfway between McQueen and Cooper.

Coming for a visit, let me show you around. A Resident of the East Valley since 1990 I know Gilbert. I know Gilbert Real Estate.