surprise arizona: Agent to Agent Courtesy - Out of Style? - 07/26/08 04:45 PM
I must admit, I'm old school. So please help me understand in this new reality why agents being courteous to other agents isn't necessary, because I am lost.
I faxed an offer to an agent and then followed up several hours later with an email to verify that they had received … (15 comments)
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surprise arizona: Surprise Police Department Serves and Protects - 06/03/08 01:33 AM
Everyone love a freebie and this is an excellent one! The Surprise police department is being proactive in protecting us from the bad ones who borrow our cars and it's FREE!
On June 7th, the Surprise police department will be providing FREE vehicle identification number (VIN) etching.
It will be held from 8:00am … (3 comments)
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surprise arizona: SURPRISE ARIZONA REAL ESTATE MARKET CONDITIONS - 05/30/08 08:49 PM
SURPRISE AZ REAL ESTATE
I continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep my clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Surprise AZ real estate statistics for the 4th week of May 2008.
New Homes on the market: 67
Number of homes entering escrow: 103
Number of homes closing … (0 comments)
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surprise arizona: How About Those Diamondbacks! - 04/28/08 08:18 PM
For those of you who thought the Arizona Diamondbacks were a "fluke" or "lucky" last year to win the NL West, take a look at the standings as of today. An 18-7 record leads the league and they aren't stopping there. If you want to see great pitching, timely hitting, power … (7 comments)
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surprise arizona: Ashton Ranch Beauty - 12/22/07 01:01 PM
This charming home was just listed in Ashton Ranch and is price to sell now! This is in a terrific location and close to the Surprise Recreation Campus. Call me or see at www.sellingedge-azre.com.
This is a one owner, well kept home and the owner just got married and is moving out … (0 comments)
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surprise arizona: Surprise - Safest Place to Live - 11/28/07 02:33 PM
Not only is Surprise, Arizona very beautiful but it has been named one of the safest cities in the country and the safest in Arizona, according to the 14th annual "City Crime Rankings: Crime in Metropolitan America" which was released on November 19, 2007.
Surprise Police Chief Dan Hughes said that a … (6 comments)
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surprise arizona: Ashton Ranch - Surprise, Arizona - 11/17/07 10:17 AM
If you are looking to purchase a home in the beautiful community of Ashton Ranch, located in the heart of Surprise, Arizona now is the time to buy. There are currently 57 homes offered through the Arizona Multi-list Service and these homes range from $156,900 to $252,000.
Now is a perfect time … (0 comments)
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surprise arizona: Are you Listening? - 11/17/07 09:43 AM
When President Lyndon Johnson was junior senator from Texas,he had a sign on the wall of his office that read: "You ain't learning nothing when you're doing all the talking."
As Realtors we love to talk, love to let the client know all about what we can do for them and how … (7 comments)
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surprise arizona: White Tank Mountains - 11/14/07 05:43 PM
For those of you who enjoy hiking, there is no better location than the beautiful White Tank Mountains just west of Surprise, Arizona. In fact the Maricopa County rangers at the park offer ranger-guided hikes and family-oriented programs. Reservations are not needed unless requested.
It is recommended that you wear sturdy, … (3 comments)
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surprise arizona: The Key Ingredient - 11/14/07 12:49 PM
I fancy myself as a pretty good cook. I'm not as creative as many but I can follow recipes very well and I can get all the ingredients in there to make a pretty mean meal. Those who cook know that leaving out key ingredients can spell disaster for the meal. … (3 comments)
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surprise arizona: Water and the Desert - 11/12/07 11:42 AM
Water is a most precious commodity in the desert. Programs to conserve and reuse water are vital to each community. The city of Surprise, Arizona has teamed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense program to help residents conserve water and reduce costs.
The Phoenix Business Journal reports that WaterSense program is … (0 comments)
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surprise arizona: A Real Dream - 11/07/07 05:49 PM
The Surprise Arizona DreamCatcher Park has been honored as a "Best of the West" award given in the Service to Communities-Health category at the October 25th Westmarc awards banquet in Glendale, Arizona.
The park is a real dream because it can accommodate wheelchairs and other mobility devices. This is Surprises first fully-accessible … (3 comments)
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surprise arizona: Enthusiasm - 11/07/07 12:45 PM
How much enthusiasm do you have for your work each day? Do you energize others and do they like to be around you because of your enthusiasm? Do your clients sense your enthusiasm and energy for your work and because of that does it give them confidence?
Productivity Plus a sales motivation … (2 comments)
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surprise arizona: Ten Commandments of Good Human Relations - 11/06/07 09:25 AM
I have been in sales and marketing for over 30 years and I have collected many thoughts and stories. I ran across this and felt it worthwhile to share as a reminder since we are in the "people" business.
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF GOOD HUMAN RELATIONS
1. Speak to people. The isn't anything … (6 comments)
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surprise arizona: Give Back - 11/05/07 09:52 PM
Volunteers are always needd at the Surprise Food Bank. If you are looking for a way to give back to the community and team-build at the same time, join the St. Mary's/Westside Food Bank Alliance as a group or an individual.
The food bank can use from five to 150 volunteers … (0 comments)
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surprise arizona: The Wizard of Westwood - 11/05/07 10:57 AM
The legendary coach John Wooden became famous for his 10 National Champion UCLA Bruin basketball teams and his philosophies of life and how to achieve success. One of his teachings says, "Why do so many people dread adversity, when it is only through adversity that we grow stronger?"
This can apply to … (2 comments)
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surprise arizona: Have a Voice - 11/03/07 10:33 AM
Many cities in beautiful Arizona have elections on Tuesday 11/6. Many offices are up for election and candidates need your support. Take the time to let your voice be heard by voting for the people of our choice. Don't let a few make decisions in your cities and towns by staying … (2 comments)
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surprise arizona: Dysart School District Boundaries - 10/31/07 05:07 PM
Do you have kids in the Dysart School District? Are you interested in the boundaries for the coming years?
The Dysart Unified School District is forming a committee to review the boundaries for the 2008-2009 school year and those parents and community members are invited to participate in the process.
The meeting … (1 comments)
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surprise arizona: More Superbowls for Arizona - 10/31/07 10:16 AM
On October 15 the NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell visited Phoenix to go over the preparations for the upcoming Superbowl in February. The Commissioner indicated that he expects Arizona to host more Superbowls. "You've got all the elements...a great infrastructure, a world-class stadium," he said.
If you are not familiar with the University … (1 comments)
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surprise arizona: Secret Agent - 10/30/07 12:50 PM
So you want to purchase, sell or lease your home in Surprise, Arizona and use a professional Realtor to insure fair and ethical treatment. Congratulations on your first correct decision! Now where do you go and how do you decide which agent to utilize? Let me suggest some criteria that might help you select … (6 comments)
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surprise arizona: A Steal In Surprise - 10/27/07 12:30 PM
This spacious home in the quiet neighborhood of Legacy Parc lease, lease to buy or purchase. Large 3 bed 2 bath is just 2 miles from the Surprise Recreation Campus, Aquatic Center, Library, Dream Catcher Park and Dog Parks. Must see now this clean 1650 sq. ft. home. The pool sparkles and is waiting for … (2 comments)
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surprise arizona: Moonlighting - 10/26/07 01:17 PM
I read an interesting article in the Orlando Business Journal about Realtors taking a second job or even switching careers during this current housing downturn. On such Realtor was going to supplement his income by waiting tables at the Stonewood Grill & Tavern. One young lady decided to take a nine-week course … (28 comments)
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surprise arizona: Old Fashioned Service - 10/25/07 06:32 PM
Remember the "good old days" when you pulled into a "Service Station" and actually got service? May I check your oil? How are those tires? All this while the gas was pumping in your car and you didn't have to lift a finger. If you aren't old enough to remember, this … (7 comments)
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surprise arizona: Courtesy - 10/25/07 10:30 AM
No fancy pictures or glib phrases to catch everyone's attention on this one, just a major rant on the lack of courtesy and professionalism by Realtors in Arizona. I have had a number of agents view my properties and I have contacted at ten to twelve of them to get feedback, good … (2 comments)
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surprise arizona: Supper Bowl 2008 - 10/24/07 09:36 PM
For those of you that think the Superbowl is just for football, think again. The operators of the University of Phoenix Stadium home of the the 42nd Superbowl, Global Spectrum in conjunction with St. Mary's/Westside Food Bank Alliance are teaming up to collect 63,400 meals, the exact number of seats in … (1 comments)
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surprise arizona: Go Fishing - 10/23/07 06:58 PM
Do you want to go fishing but not travel a long distance. Right here in Surprise, Arizona is the Surprise Lake, just between the County library and the new tennis complex. It is stocked with a variety of fish and the limits are posted for your convenience.
Walk around the lovely lake … (0 comments)
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surprise arizona: Shop Surprise - 10/22/07 12:01 PM
A new 49,000 square foot Bashas Grocery Store is now open in Surprise, Arizona at the southeast corner of Waddell and Reems Roads. Bashas is the anchor store in the Marley Park Plaza which will also be home to a variety of retailers, restaurants and service-oriented businesses.
Surprise is a beautiful community in … (2 comments)
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surprise arizona: Make it Work - 10/21/07 09:58 AM
Foreclosure! What a terrible word to deal with in today's housing market. Homeowners facing foreclosure have several options available to them.
One option is to consider an auction to unload the property quickly. Another viable option for owners to work out a payment arrangement and schedule with their lender, rather than … (2 comments)
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surprise arizona: City Targets Rental Homes - 10/18/07 11:43 PM
The City of Surprise, Arizona city council has approved a new rental accountability ordinance and will be hiring two new employees whose soul responsibility will be o deal with potential problems. The first "specialist" will be on board by the end of November.
Although the employee will not be looking strictly at … (4 comments)
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surprise arizona: Dog Eat Dog - 10/18/07 05:44 PM
I recently blogged about leaving a business card after viewing a home and getting feedback when I contact other agents, see: http://activerain.com/blogsview/237463/Do-you.
One comment bothered me so I thought I would throw it out to see what my fellow Rainers thought. One comment said, no response is a response. So what … (12 comments)
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surprise arizona: Freshly Coated Community Walls - 10/12/07 04:26 PM
If you live in Kingswood Parke have you noticed the fresh paint being applied to the community walls? This project is nearing completion in the front section of the community with a lighter color paint than was original used.
The HOA is utilizing association dues to clean, fix and maintain the beauty of … (3 comments)
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surprise arizona: Gorgeous Corporate or Executive Superbowl Lease - 10/12/07 10:13 AM
Check out this spectacular home in Litchfield Park now available for the week of the Superbowl. 4 bed/4 bath of pure luxury and beauty. For more information on this professionally decorated and immaculate home go to: www.hometour.twodecoratingdivas.com or call me at: 602-57-0612. Don't wait, reserved this beauty today.
Here are a few "teasers" … (4 comments)
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surprise arizona: Word Play - 10/12/07 09:59 AM
All over the country we here that it is a "buyers" market. However, as I was pondering the market conditions and those words I asked myself, self, "if it is a buyers market and no one, or very few are buying, is it a buyers market?" Last week in the Phoenix … (7 comments)
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surprise arizona: Procrastination and the Superbowl - 10/11/07 11:32 PM
Are you or your clients putting off thinking about where you will stay the week of the biggest sporting event of the year this coming February? Requests for accommodations are coming in daily so don't procrastinate to long or the choicest properties for you clients will be long gone.
I have … (4 comments)
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surprise arizona: The Friend Priced The Home! - 10/11/07 05:14 PM
I'm sure all of you have been there but I just have to laugh and wonder what people are thinking in today's market. An HOA property manager referred a potential client to me to either sell her house or to lease it for her. I contacted Mrs. Jones (name changed to … (7 comments)
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surprise arizona: Weather and You - 10/11/07 09:05 AM
The community of Kingswood Park in Surprise, Arizona is home to a local weather station. Weather information is gathered at a home using the powerful LaCrosse 2310TWC which is mounted in the home owners backyard and is updated every 5 minutes to www.weathersurprise.com. This is a fun and informational site that … (3 comments)
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surprise arizona: Surprise Making a Racquet - 10/10/07 11:16 PM
The City of Surprise, Arizona has completed a new public tennis facility at 14469 W. Paradise Lane. This complex is 15 acres of state-of-the-art racquet facilities featuring 25 tennis courts, 17 of which are lighted for night use, and a center court with a potential seating capacity of 10,000 spectators.
There is a spacious … (2 comments)
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surprise arizona: Don't Hit the Ducks - 10/09/07 06:57 PM
Kingswood Park is a gorgeous community in the Northwest part of Phoenix. The many water features are home to ducks and other fowl. Please, when you go by the water watch out for the ducks!
When you get to the stop sign the ducks have the right of way! Seriously, if … (2 comments)
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surprise arizona: Pool #2 - New Security Fence - 10/09/07 12:03 PM
The new security pool fence at Ashton Ranch pool number 2 is in the final stages of completion. This approved 8 foot high security fence will help to keep the pool area from unwanted damaged caused by vandals. Damage to the three pools in the Ashton Ranch Community has been extensive … (0 comments)
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surprise arizona: Movie Night in Surprise, Arizona - 10/07/07 09:13 AM
Does your community sponsor a "free" movie night on a huge screen? The City of Surprise, Arizona has 3 or 4 of these nights a year. It is a great family outing at the Surprise Stadium, spring training home of the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals. They open the field … (0 comments)
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surprise arizona: Surprise - Home to the Arizona Fall League - 10/02/07 08:29 PM
Did you know that Surprise is home to one of the teams in the Arizona Fall Baseball League? If you are a baseball fan and can't get enough then the Arizona Fall League is for you. The league is comprised of six teams: the Scottsdale Scorpions, Mesa Solar Sox, Peoria Saguaros, Phoenix … (1 comments)
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surprise arizona: "The" Big Game Planning and Transportation - 10/02/07 03:27 PM
143 days until the big game in Arizona. For those of you planning on attending don't forget to arrange for transportation when you make your other reservations. Some 17,000 parking slots will be eliminated around the stadium during the week to accommodate various NFL events.
An entertainment venue in Phoenix call … (2 comments)
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surprise arizona: Impossible? - 10/02/07 12:12 PM
The legendary Walt Disney once said, "It's kind of fun to do the impossible." Walt had the right attitude and spirit in all that he did and where would TV, Movies and Entertainment in general be without his visionary outlook?
We rant and rave all the time about the "buyers" market, … (3 comments)
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surprise arizona: Arizona Fall League - 09/27/07 06:23 AM
If you are a baseball fan and can't get enough then the Arizona Fall League is for you. The league is comprised of six teams: the Scottsdale Scorpions, Mesa Solar Sox, Peoria Saguaros, Phoenix Desert Dogs, Peoria Javelinas and Grand Canyon Rafters. These club names were picked by Major League Baseball as … (1 comments)
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surprise arizona: Meeting for HOA - Ashton Ranch - 09/24/07 01:26 PM
Many time I hear that people don't know when and where their Home Owner Association Meeting is held or the time. So, for the Ashton Ranch HOA, the board meeting is this Tuesday September 25th at 7:00 PM. It is held at the Paradise School on Reems Road. Please feel free … (0 comments)
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surprise arizona: Get Involved - 09/23/07 11:16 AM
Remember the joke about weather, everyone talks about it but nobody does anything about it? That can certainly be applied to Home Owner Associations.
People gripe and complain about the board, the decisions, and the rules, but they don't DO anything about it. I receive three or four complaints a week about … (2 comments)
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surprise arizona: Ashton Ranch - A Wonderful Neighborhood - 09/20/07 08:40 AM
The bustling neighborhood community of Ashton Ranch is located just South of the Surprise Recreation Campus spring training complex, home to the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals Major League baseball teams. The 1217 homes between Greenway on the north, Waddell on the south, and Bullard on the east is close … (2 comments)
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surprise arizona: Surprise Cares About Families - 09/15/07 02:25 PM
Are you looking for a community that cares about you and your family? The Surprise Community and Recreation Services Department has a season full of fun and competitive activities planned for every age and gender. Try these on for size; Performance in the Park on September 22nd is a free evening … (1 comments)
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surprise arizona: Who Does the Graphic Say??? - 09/14/07 10:08 AM
We all get to the bottom of the post and there it is, "What does the graphic say?" Sometimes a real word comes up and sometimes it looks like jibberish. I chuckle at some of the graphics that we must write down for the post to go through. As a real … (3 comments)
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surprise arizona: It's a Mystery - 09/01/07 08:27 AM
This is my rant for the week, no wait, maybe for the day. Why is it when a Realtor obtains a listing that they fail to get complete information to put on the MLS? I pull up a listing in a desired area and there is an HOA mentioned but no … (16 comments)
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surprise arizona: Home Owner Apathy and the HOA - 08/27/07 11:43 AM
Why do so many home owners gripe and complain about their Home Owner Associations? When the purchase of a home is made in a HOA community, the buyer receives the Bylaws and CCR's and signs off that they have received them. How many take the time to read them and understand … (2 comments)
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surprise arizona: MORTGAGE RATES EDGE DOWN SLIGHTLY - 07/08/07 04:17 PM
SUN CITY WEST HOMES, SURPRISE HOMES, SURPRISE NEW HOMES, PEORIA NEW HOMES, SUN CITY GRAND.
From MSNBC.com, reports that rates on 30 year mortgages dipped slightly this week, the second decline after five weeks of increases. Freddie Mac reported Thursday that rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.67 percent this week, compared … (0 comments)
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surprise arizona: Surprise Arizona Dog Owners - Surprise Arizona Dog Park - 06/09/07 02:16 PM
Surprise Arizona Dog Owners - Surprise Arizona Dog Park
If you are a dog owner living in Surprise Arizona, you may want to check out the Community Dog Park located at 15953 N. Bullard Avenue in Surprise Arizona. This dog park has both small and large dog sections with shade structures. … (0 comments)
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surprise arizona: Sun City Grand - Retirement Living at its Very Best - 04/24/07 02:32 PM
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