surprise real estate: Phoenix real estate - Excellent investment/first time buyer opportunity... - 07/30/08 10:18 AM
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surprise real estate: Phoenix real estate - Great home in beautiful retirement community - 07/28/08 09:44 AM
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surprise real estate: 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 real estate: Ashton Ranch Home Priced For You! - 12/22/07 01:32 PM
Charming Ashton Ranch 2 bed 2 bath close to Surprise Recreation Park, shopping and restaurants, ready for your immediate move in. The large den may be converted to a 3rd bedroom. Ashton Ranch features three pools and heated spas, with playgrounds and open areas.
Contact Gaylen at Desert Heritage Real Estate … (1 comments)
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surprise real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: Surprise Party - 11/18/07 09:23 AM
Everyone loves a party and a Surprise party is always terrific. You are all invited to the 6th annual Surprise Party at the Surprise Recreation Campus in Surprise, Arizona on Friday November 30th and Saturday December 1st. The admission is free with a donation to Sanderson Ford's Operation Santa Claus.
There will be … (2 comments)
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surprise real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 3 AM - 11/12/07 10:09 AM
All of us in Real Estate know that the market is not what it should be and we struggle. Retail is in the same boat and can you imagine having to work at 3 AM in a retail store? The Arrowhead Town Center is a big mall in the Northwest corner … (3 comments)
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surprise real estate: Commissioner's Luncheon - 11/08/07 09:58 AM
Yep, I'm still on the Arizona Superbowl band wagon and I have great listings for your Superbowl bound clients. This past week Commissioner Roger Goodell visited Arizona and a nearly sold-out crowd of 700 dined at the Westin Kierland and heard him praise the Arizona Superbowl host committee, giving them an A+.
The NFL Commissioner … (4 comments)
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surprise real estate: Veterans Day Ceremony - 11/07/07 04:03 PM
Come honor those who have served our Country on Friday November 9th at the Surprise Northwest Regional Library on Bullard. The City of Surprise is inviting all veterans and the public to attend this special Veterans Day ceremony which will start at 10 AM.
Patriotic displays, a police and fire honor guard, … (4 comments)
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surprise real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: What Do You Sell? - 10/23/07 01:15 PM
Price, listing price, selling price, pricing is everywhere. What do you sell? If a prospective client says the price you want to list my house for is too low what do you do? If a prospective buyer says the price is too high what do you say? How many times have you … (4 comments)
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surprise real estate: Help Me Understand - 10/21/07 10:48 AM
I read the following post http://activerain.com/blogsview/134449/Property-Managers-Help-Meand wanted to respond to Sara on her property management quandary. I find many landlords have the same questions and lack of understanding on property management.
I would be confused by the answers her "interviewed" property managers gave to her as well. My experience with "most" property management/managers … (1 comments)
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surprise real estate: 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 real estate: 100 Days - 10/20/07 01:00 PM
October 27 begins the 100 day countdown to the Superbowl. Amazing isn't it that we are almost to 2008! There is a FREE event on the 27th at Westgate City Center in Glendale - next to the home of Superbowl 42; The University of Phoenix Stadium. This event will feature the … (3 comments)
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surprise real estate: Do you..... - 10/14/07 11:25 PM
When you preview a home with clients do you leave a business card? If not, why? Is the current trend away from this practice or am I missing something.
I like to follow up with those that have viewed my properties to get some genuine feedback on what they liked, didn't … (15 comments)
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surprise real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: Exposure, Exposure, Exposure - 10/08/07 11:19 PM
On another post for Surprise, Arizona we learn that 1 in 18 houses were sold last month. What does that mean to you if you want to sell your home? It means that the Realtor you choose is extremely important. Anyone can list a home, all it takes is filling out the paperwork … (3 comments)
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surprise real estate: Dirty Homes For Sale - 10/07/07 10:03 AM
Is it me are do you find dirty homes hard to sell? I recognize that with so many homes "priced to sell" by the banks that not a lot of work goes into "sprucing" them up. However, if I work hard to get a listing I want that property to sell. … (14 comments)
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surprise real estate: 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 real estate: Almost Brand New, But Better Value Than A New Build! - 10/06/07 07:58 PM
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surprise real estate: The Heard Museum West - 10/04/07 01:31 PM
Surprise is now home of The Heard Museum West. In partnership with the City of Surprise, the museum renowned permanent collection and incredible programming is now in the West Valley.
Heard Museum West offers an exhibition gallery showcasing more than 400 works of art from the Heard's permanent collection The museum has … (2 comments)
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surprise real estate: HOA Apathy - 10/04/07 09:42 AM
I read Robin Williams blog on HOA's and the size and color of signs and, as always, it set me off on my HOA rants. She talks about HOA's and the new law is Arizona concerning size and color of signs and a "gray" area about what an HOA might or … (2 comments)
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surprise real estate: Recycling - A Good Practice in Surprise - 10/03/07 05:13 PM
Recycling is a good idea for everyone and the City of Surprise makes it easy to do so. Following are a list of locations:
*Paper, cardboard: Paradise Education Center at 15533 W. Paradise Lane
*Paper, telephone books: Surprise City Hall at 12425 W. Bell Road
*Paper, Aluminum, cardboard: Surprise Regional Library at 16089 N. … (3 comments)
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surprise real estate: Surprise Chamber of Commerce - 10/03/07 08:47 AM
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surprise real estate: Lovely Legacy Park Beauty - 10/02/07 08:03 PM
This lovely 3 bed 2 bath is in the quiet Legacy Parc neighborhood, only 2 miles from the Surprise Recreation Campus, Aquatic Center, Library and Dog Parks. Purchase, lease, or lease to own - your choice of this 1650 sq. ft. home. The pool sparkles and is waiting for you. For information … (2 comments)
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surprise real estate: What Matters Is........... - 09/25/07 08:23 AM
How do you see yourself? I read, hear and see so much of the negative all the time that it can rub off if we are not careful. When I try my best and do everything right and then someone comes along and for, whatever reason, tears me down I can … (6 comments)
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surprise real estate: What Sets You Apart? - 09/22/07 10:13 AM
What sets you apart from every other Realtor in your town? Take time to think about how you are different? What makes people want to list or buy through you? Do you shine above all the others because of your positive "can do" attitude, commitment, ethics, skills, communications or programs? Are … (7 comments)
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surprise real estate: 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 real estate: Ray of Sunshine..... - 09/19/07 08:53 AM
So yesterday the feds cut the rate by half a point... everyone is excited. The stock market is of course and there was a small rally on the bond market which will effect the long term mortgage rates but it will take a couple days for the lenders to digest what … (0 comments)
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surprise real estate: 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 real estate: Blogging In The Forest - 09/13/07 12:23 AM
I have a typepad blog, http://gaylen.typepad.com, and have just posted a few new blogs. I have pondered the question, if I blog and no one reads them because no one knows they are there, is it still blogging? You know, the old question, if a tree falls in the forest and no … (4 comments)
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surprise real estate: I'm Addicted - 09/12/07 12:08 AM
I'LL DO ANYTHING TO BLOG!!! … (6 comments)
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surprise real estate: How Do You Sleep At Night? - 09/11/07 11:37 PM
I sleep soundly at night. How do you sleep? I am probably "preaching to the choir" here but as I read so many posts about agents showing homes that are dirty and not properly ready for sale, or, as I have ranted on in previous posts, listings with incomplete information, one or … (6 comments)
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surprise real estate: Furniture Rental - Help? - 09/10/07 01:18 PM
Does anyone have a really good place for furniture rental at reasonable prices for an open house staging or an unufurnished rental unit? ActiveRain is such a good place to find progressive partners and get great information. I would be interested to know if anyone has done this and what kind … (10 comments)
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surprise real estate: Surprise az new homes Cambridge at Marley Park - 07/04/07 05:17 PM
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where tree-lined streets, sidewalks, classic-style architecture and uniquely themed parks provide a charming, personable place to live new homes in surprise, arizona. Enjoy amenities at surprise new homes including nine parks featuring a variety of sports courts, … (0 comments)
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surprise real estate: Surprise Arizona Home for Sale-Look at the Price - 08/02/06 08:12 PM
Surprise Arizona Home for Sale-16807 W. Statler Dr. Surprise, AZ 85388
Arizona Realtors---> Home located in Surprise Farms. MLS # 2549239
1471 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms and 2 bathroomsProfessionally landscaped front and backyardsMinutes from Cimarron Springs ElementaryBay window in kitchen/dining areaGreat room has vaulted ceiling and media nicheUpgraded kitchen and bathroom cabinetsBull-nosed cultured marble … (0 comments)
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