On February 11, 2009, between 2-6, there will be a Job Fair at the University of Phoenix Stadium presented by Jobing.com. This is a great resource for any city to keep track of these Job Fairs.
Listed on the website are the 150 employers looking for their next employee. Suggestions include: pre-registering first, bringing several copies of your resume, and other good information. I've posted below part of the first page including some of the ideas for preparing.
There will also be workshops, tips on what to wear, and a huge array of employers. I've included a partial list, but if you click on the link above, the entire list will be there.
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate. Call me at: 480.216-3334 for information on purchasing or selling a home in Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns. OR email me: Teri@TeriEllis.com. Feel free to visit one of my websites: HomesAzRE.com, MoveToMesaAz.com or MoveToSunnyAz.com. Or stop by my blogs at: MesaAzRealEstateVoice; or Phoenix Valley Real Estate Blog
If you have never been to the Renaissance Festival, beginning today, February 7, 2009, just east of Mesa about 12 miles, there's some fun going on. Last year my husband and I made the trip and participated in the festivities. I've provided the link for more information about the Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace. Today is the first day of eight weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. including President's Day. The last day of the Festival is on the 29th of March.
The Talking Tree!!!!
There are lots of attendees, including families, and those dressed to the hilt. It looks as if we step back in time with the primeval buildings, costumes and regalia. Those working at the Festival were delightful, and many of those who attend the Festival regularly, were donned in period costumes.
Lots of yummy food including: turkey legs, pizza, cinnamon almonds, ice cream and more. There were jewelry and pottery shops, shoe shops for those special period boots and costume shops for those having their photos taken, caricatures, etc. Palm reading, horoscope, tarot cards and more. Trust me, people really get into this stuff, and many travel to other states to participate.
12 Stages or Theatres with entertainment going continually. I don't know if they are there this year, but last year, we sat down and watched the Wyldmen at the Mud Stage. It was a riot. The two "stars" did an act in slow motion, and eventually ended up in the mud. Very funny. The little ones were invited to sit in front if they wanted to with the explanation that there would be mud flying. The kids who were okay (and their parents were okay with it) all sat close to the mud pit. They did get splattered as warned.
So much to do here in our Phoenix Valley. For those of you visiting or living in or around Mesa or Phoenix, it's well worth the trip. There are lots of things to do for young and old. As for me and my hubby? Two hours was just perfect. Lots of fun.
Be sure to gather up your friends and families and make a day of it.
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate. Call me at: 480.216-3334 for information on purchasing or selling a home in Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns. OR email me: Teri@TeriEllis.com. Feel free to visit one of my websites: HomesAzRE.com, MoveToMesaAz.com or MoveToSunnyAz.com. Or stop by my blogs at: MesaAzRealEstateVoice; or Phoenix Valley Real Estate Blog
I am tracking just how many month's inventory we presently have in our MLS, and thought I would share. Sellers and Buyers need to be aware of two things:
Sellers - you are competing with over 51,000 other listings as of today.
Buyers - you can now purchase a home that is affordable and available.
I pulled up a couple of graphs from our Arizona MLS to give the readers an idea of what our inventory is now, what is active, what is pending, etc., compared to 2007. There are about 13,000 Bank owned, and 11,000 Short Sales. As you will see, there is an 11+ month's supply of inventory; however, more properties are being sold.
It's interesting to look at the numbers. It might be a more realistic "look" for the sellers listing their homes in this market. This is definitely the best market I've ever seen for buyers. Though short sales and bank owned can be a challenge, there is so much from which to choose that it can be worth it. AND though there are many of these short sales and bank owned, many sellers have priced their homes at competitive pricing.
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate. Call me at: 480.216-3334 for information on purchasing or selling a home in Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns. OR email me: Teri@TeriEllis.com. Feel free to visit one of my websites: HomesAzRE.com, MoveToMesaAz.com or MoveToSunnyAz.com. Or stop by my blogs at: Active Rain; or Phoenix Valley Real Estate Blog
We took one of our day trips from Mesa, Arizona today - about 1/2 hour west of Mesa into Phoenix/Tempe area. There is a special blown glass display which is scattered and integrated into the Desert Botanical Garden. It is located at 1201 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix 85008.
This is Chihuly's first installation entirely within a desert garden environment. I've uploaded quite a few of the photos HERE ON Flickr and invite you the check them out. I have also included some special photos here to whet your appetite. There is so much to see here, in our very own state of Arizona, and I, for one am going to try and see it all and then share it with you.
Check out these plants....they are blown glass with the sun coming in from the side. This was a fun trip.
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate. Call me at: 480.216-3334 for information on purchasing or selling a home in Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns. OR email me: Teri@TeriEllis.com. Feel free to visit one of my websites: HomesAzRE.com, MoveToMesaAz.com or MoveToSunnyAz.com. Or stop by my blogs at: Active Rain; or Phoenix Valley Real Estate Blog
Recently, I've been noticing that bloggers misspell names! One of my pet peeves (I've shared another one or two this past week) is misspelling "my" name. Because it bothers "me," then I'm particularly careful about looking at the name (right there before my eyes) and making sure I respond back with the correct spelling! I know, I know....but if you don't pay attention to those little details, what about your client's names when you put them on a contract? Our names are important to us for many reasons, and our clients feel the same way...SPELL THEIR NAMES CORRECTLY!
Just a little reminder to notice how someone spells their name. Fortunately we don't have to wo
rry about pronouncing them here in the Rain. It's kinda sorta like another way of "listening," "noticing," "helping people to feel good about you, the blogger" spelling their name.
While I'm here? Did you remember that today is "National Hugging Day?" It's not too late to hug someone special, your child, your spouse, your dog....how about yourself? ;-)
AND remember that Compliment Day is this Saturday, January 24!!! If there's only one day (hopefully not) to remember to give someone special a compliment, your day is coming.....
BIG HUGS TO ALL OF MY ACTIVE RAIN FRIENDS ON NATIONAL HUGGING DAY!!!!
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate. Call me at: 480.216-3334 for information on purchasing or selling a home in Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns. OR email me: Teri@TeriEllis.com. Feel free to visit one of my websites: HomesAzRE.com, MoveToMesaAz.com or MoveToSunnyAz.com. Or stop by my blogs at: Active Rain; or Phoenix Valley Real Estate Blog
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In this or in any market, sellers and buyers are in need of a Realtor who is there to assist them through the process. I am here to help in any way that I can. Call me with questions at 480.216-3334
If you are a buyer or a seller looking for a home in our beautiful Phoenix Valley in Sunny Arizona, I can help. My specific areas include: Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Gold Canyon and Queen Creek. Since I am familiar with the builders, whether it's a new home or a resale home, I am familiar with most. What are you looking for? New? resale? More rural? Urban? All three of my websites offer different experiences. www.MoveToSunnyAz.com is my "showiest" website with lots of red. I have links to new home construction, multiple listing service and floorplans and more. And then there's www.MoveToMesaAz.com featuring Mesa homes and more. www.HomesArizonaRealEstate.com (or) www.TeriEllis.com, is my main website, which is literally filled with information about communities, areas, etc. It also contains links to new homes and the multiple listing service (MLS).
If education and experience and personality are important, then be sure to consider me for your Realtor. I continue to add to my educational armour on a frequent basis including achieving my Broker's license in 2007. I am the proud holder of the CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) which is a designation held by fewer than 5% of the Realtors across the country. Additionally, due to my continuing education, I was the first one in the Southeast Valley to achieve the MRE or Masters of Real Estate certification offered by the state of Arizona. That certification is only awarded to those Realtors who hold two designations plus 52+ hours of continuing education every two years. I have maintained that achievement for the past three two-year periods. The additional designations that I have earned are the GRI - Graduate of Real Estate Institute and the ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative. I have added the Commercial collection of classes to my list, and plan to take the Land Sales collection this year.
I work well with people, have a good sense of humor, and have developed the "art of Listening." I often find homes that my buyers want within five homes. As for my sellers, they love what I do for them. No matter the price, they each are treated with a virtual tour, a Home Book for their countertop, colored sign rider with photos of their home, colored flyers to place in their homes, weekly CMA's for their community, and they can reach me by phone 95% of the time for answers to questions or concerns they may have. In additon, listings are placed on Craig's List, on Realtor.com, Homes.com and a plethora of other sites like this one.
I was raised in the Phoenix Valley, and I am acutely aware of the neighborhoods, and of Phoenix in general including Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, Gold Canyon, Phoenix Valley and Scottsdale. Those towns just ran together in the old days, and now they are separate communities. I love working with first time home buyers because they get so excited, and it's fun to make their dreams come true. Kinda reminds me of my first home purchase. It was like a dream. Almost as much fun and enthusastic are the move-up and second home buyers. They are a little more savvy about what they are looking for and many of them are relocating from other states so I walk them through what Arizona is all about. I am a Realtor who actually "listens" to what my clients want and then I can take them to places that work best for them.
Listing homes, whether they be a high end luxury home or an entry level home, is one of my specialties. Each of the sellers are treated equally with a virtual tour, a Home Book, colored flyers, colored sign riders, and quick responses to emails and/or phone calls. I love to track information, and my sellers are treated to an "update" on a regular basis of visitors to their virtual tour online, or to the listing on any of my websites. Additionally, their home is marketed wherever I can market them. In the malls, in the RE Book, on Craig's List, Zillow, Homes.com and Realtor.com. I have a great knowledge of the ins and the outs of real estate and buying and selling homes. I enjoy working - equally - with buyers or sellers and typically enjoy an ongoing relationship with them all.
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