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By Bill Travis, Broker/Owner
(Captain Bill Realty, LLC)
Val Vista Lakesat Christmas time is one of my favorite seasons of the year. Whether you are a move-up buyer to a new home on the waterfront, or a first time home buyer in one of the smaller non-waterfront homes, you will thoroughly enjoy Val Vista Lakes during the Christmas Holiday Season. Most all of the Val Vista Lakes homes are decorated to some degree during the Holiday Season. The homes on the waterfront decorate the front of their homes and also the waterfront side of the home. They usually place more decorations on the waterfront side of the home. The Val Vista Lakes community Christmas Activities include: Lighted Boat Parade Luminary Hayride Holiday Mountain Breakfast With Santa Lighted Boat Parade:The waterfront residents decorate their boats, and many of them participate in t...
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By Gordon Baker, GRI, CDPE
(Re/Max Alliance Group)
A critical factor when considering a short sale in Arizona Arizona homeowners benefit from two statutes that address the deficiency after a foreclosure or trustee sale; A.R.S. §33-729(A) and A.R.S. §33-814(G).  To qualify for protection under these anti-deficiency statutues, the home must be on a parcel that is 2.5 acres or less, be a fully constructed singe one or two family dwelling and be occasionally occupied by the owner or a tenant.  Very important, the loan on the property cannot be a VA loan.  These requirements are fairly straight forward and easy to determine.  The anti-deficiency laws also protect investors and are not exclusive to owner occupants. Another requirement that is more complex is the determination of whether the loan can be considered "purchase money".  When a hom...
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By Bill Travis, Broker/Owner
(Captain Bill Realty, LLC)
Why Val Vista Lakes to buy your next home? There are many reasons why one would benefit from buying a home in Val Vista Lakes. First it's located in the Phoenix East Valley Town of Gilbert in Arizona. And Gilbert is one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. Gilbert has a reputation of having good schools, and is recognized as a rather conservative faamily-friendly community. When one decides to buy a home in Val Vista Lakes in Gilbert they should do their own research to verify the quality of schools and the crime rate. Then it should be easy to make a decision. Gilbert AZ was once a farm land and the land that Val Vista Lakes now sits on was actually a sheep farm. In the early 1980's a group of developers envisioned a large lush green community with a huge resort-like clubhouse an...
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By Bill Travis, Broker/Owner
(Captain Bill Realty, LLC)
Val Vista Lakes Homes For Sale When one thinks of Gilbert AZ, an East Valley suburb of Phoenix, it's easy to think of desert sand and cactus with no water. But in desert areas one can also conjure up a mirage of a beautiful oasis with palm trees, green grass, and plenty of water. That's just what Val Vista Lakes in Gilbert is --- a wonderful oasis in the middle of the Sonoran Desert --- only this oasis is not a mirage. It's for real, and when one is in this East Valley community it's difficult to even remember that you're in the middle of the Sonoran Desert.  Below are some Val Vista Lakes sales statistics as of March 29, 2010 39  Active Homes For Sale 11  Actives are on the waterfront 27  Pending Sales (Under Contract) 15  Sold within the past 90 days The average Days on Market is 88....
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By Patrick Harfst
(Realty Executives - Phoenix AZ)
Real Estate Sales in Val Vista Lakes, Gilbert Arizona - History Repeats Itself? Part 3 in a 7 part series By the late 1980's, sales in Val Vista Lakes were brisk, although much of that would be attributed to the builders, with their large advertising budgets... Richmond American, Ryland, McBail, and A&M homes were the major players on the production side, with a large numbers of custom builders putting up homes in the custom areas. Times were good - the community was coming together as Dennis Barney and the rest of the partners had envisioned. But, storm clouds were on the horizon... In late 1986, the seemingly dead "Tax Reform Act" came to life and was passed by Congress, and the air was beginning to leak out of the real estate balloon. By 1989 / 1990, the writing was not only on the w...
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By Bill Travis, Broker/Owner
(Captain Bill Realty, LLC)
VISUALIZATION It is not uncommon for us to procrastinate, for whatever reason, and get behind in our work. The more we procrastinate, the more our work piles up, and the further we get behind. That viscous circle is a downward spiral that we must control, otherwise we will never get things done. There are probably many ways to overcome this situation. However, a technique that works for me is this: VISUALIZE Sit down in a comfortable chair with no distractions and no noise. Turn your phone off so as to not be interrupted for 5 to 15 minutes. Close your eyes and relax all the muscles in your body. Once you're relaxed, begin to "visualize" the following actions: Visualize yourself sitting at the desk getting a pencil and pad of paper. Write down the Major Projects you need to accomplish....
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By Bill Travis, Broker/Owner
(Captain Bill Realty, LLC)
  Val Vista Lakes Clubhouse Wedding Facility in Gilbert AZ   Photo courtesy of Val Vista Lakes Banquet Dept.  Val Vista Lakes Clubhouse Banquet Room is the premier location for a wedding reception in the Gilbert AZ and Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Ceremonies are held outside of the Clubhouse by the waterfront on the "Grassy Oval" which sits at the base of the man-made Holiday Mountain with its cascading waterfalls providing ambiance, and near the sandy lagoon pool. Cocktails after the ceremony are typically held on the Queen Palm Patio and Gazebo by the waterfront, while the bride and guests can take a tour of the lake in the clubhouse 21-foot party boat.  Photo courtesy of Val Vista Lakes Clubhouse Banquet Dept. Photo courtesy of Val Vista Lakes Clubhouse Banquet Dept.  As of March 2010 ...
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By Bill Travis, Broker/Owner
(Captain Bill Realty, LLC)
Val Vista Lakes Clubhouse in Gilbert AZ   Located in the East Valley of the Phoenix Metropolitan area, in the Town of Gilbert AZ, is an Oasis situated in the middle of the vast Sonoran Desert. That beautiful oasis is named Val Vista Lakes, a community with lush green landscape that has won the Town of Gilbert's "Neighborhood of the Year" Award in 1997 and 2007, and the Val Vista Lakes Clubhouse is like being in a resort without the high price tag. The community revolves around 4 gorgeous man-made lakes with spectacular waterfront homes having magnificent views. There are also many beautiful homes that are not on the waterfront. If you live on the lake you can cruise up to the Val Vista Lakes Clubhouse on your boat and tie up right at the Val Vista Lakes Clubhouse dock.   A compelling fe...
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By Bill Travis, Broker/Owner
(Captain Bill Realty, LLC)
Val Vista Lakes in Gilbert AZ is located in the East Valley of the Phoenix Metropolitan area. It is centrally located within a reasonable commute distance to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, downtown Phoenix, and Old Town Scottsdale. The photo below is a lakeside view of part of the magnificent resort-like clubhouse.     This four-lake community of Val Vista Lakes homes in Gilbert AZ was started in 1986 when they broke ground and began digging the four man-made lakes from which Val Vista Lakes, located at Val Vista Drive in Gilbert, got it's name. Most of the earlier built homes have been updated by now, and there has been building going on up until a few years ago. My Val Vista Lakes home and the home next door, in Lakeside, a gated sub community within the Master Planned Community of Val ...
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By Patrick Harfst
(Realty Executives - Phoenix AZ)
Real Estate History in Val Vista Lakes, in Gilbert Arizona. The tropical water wonderland of Val Vista Lakes was not always what visitors & residents see when they drive thru the shady, tree-lined streets. Once upon a time, not all that long ago, actually, the land was a sheep farm. Then, in the early 1980's, a group of land developers had the grand idea to plan out and build what would become the marvelous lake-based community we know as Val Vista Lakes. These guys had been successful as mini-farm subdividers, and this venture would take them in a new direction. Val Vista Lakes would be a larger community than they had tackled before, but it would also feature a huge clubhouse, and several man-made lakes. The water rights were negotiated with the Salt River Project, and construction b...
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By Craig Chapman, The Value Guy
(Call Realty / Access Appraisals)
To short sale a house in Val Vista lakes, requires both traditional market knowledge in proper pricing & marketing & specialzed short sale training.  Newest from O'Bama, some troubled homeowners may be able to get loan modifications with principal reduction!  Just out 3/26/10.  Details should be comming very soon.  Scam artists are reported to be abundant with what they call easy "rescue plans".  Many ask for upfront money, don't do it.  You should not have to pay upfront money for the help you need.  There are even lawyers out there who will do a short initial consultation for free, or a very low cost. The biggest wave of faulty loans is about to hit us in the next few months, which many think will bring many more foreclosures.  If you have lost income, had your payment raised, or are ...
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By Gordon Baker, GRI, CDPE
(Re/Max Alliance Group)
Gilbert's Power Ranch celebrates 10 years of family friendly living Power Ranch is one of the most popular master planned communities in Gilbert, and why not it offers a community rich with amenities. This 1,414 acre development boasts 240 acres of open space and greenbelt parks and a 26 mile trail system that weaves throughout the community. Power Ranch was voted the number one community in "Ranking Arizona" for 2003 - 2005, and azcentral.com's Best list named Power Ranch as the best masterplanned community in 2009. These awards serve to confirm what the residents already know, that Power Ranch is a highly desirable family friendly community.   Two Clubhouses, Fishing Lakes, Community Pools and more  Available to its residents, Power Ranch in Gilbert offers two clubhouses and community...
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By Bill Travis, Broker/Owner
(Captain Bill Realty, LLC)
    Val Vista Lakes Homes in Gilbert AZ is located in the East Valley of the Phoenix Metropolitan area. This family friendly and multi-generational community lies in North Central Gilbert about 19 miles from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, and only 22 miles to downtown Phoenix. It's 18 miles to Old Town Scottsdale, so the commute distance from Val Vista Lakes into the Phoenix and Scottsdale area is very reasonable.     One of the great benefits of living in one of the Val Vista Lakes homes in Gilbert AZ is the community has a "lush green" landscape theme. No desert landscape is allowed, so this makes one forget that they are living in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. There are four 16-acre lakes in the community and two are tied together to form one large 32-acre lake with the club hou...
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By Patrick Harfst
(Realty Executives - Phoenix AZ)
Real Estate for sale in Val Vista Lakes is moving off the shelves like crazy! There are over 2000 homes in Val Vista Lakes, yet just 41 homes are for sale right now. And, there are over 35 homes in escrow! The buyers are out there, folks... Priced right, homes in Val Vista Lakes will sell in a relatively short time frame, normally under 60 days. The clubhouse (www.ValVistaLakes.ORG ) is the centerpiece of the community, with tennis, racketball, pools, ballrooms, and much more. Every weekend, weddings grace the oval adjacent to the sandy beach pool. So, why do many residents elect to stay in Val Vista Lakes when they move up or down? Well, as so many folks have found when they moved to Arizona, their social and family roots are in another state, and the desire to fit in is paramount. Val...
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If you have been looking to take advantage of pre-foreclosure opportunities, then you need to take a look at Short Sale Property in Gilbert AZ.  If you are a savvy shopper and buyer, you will find that there are plenty of these types of opportunities in this area, and that below-market prices make for a most attractive investment or home purchase. Once you visit Gilbert, you will find that it has everything going for it, including a robust economy led by large scale commercial projects such as General Dynamics, Advanced Information Systems, Rome Towers, SanTan Village Regional Shopping Center, and many more.  The city also has a growing medical services sector, with Banner Gateway Medical Center at the forefront, as well as a great products sector, both of which are fueled by a young, e...
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By Barb Hutson, Phoenix Home Stager, Redesign Expert 480-216-7182
(Sonoran Accents Home Staging & Redesign, Phoenix Metro, AZ.)
Home Stager Recommends - Arizona Color For Mood Enhancement. There's nothing like a clear Arizona blue sky to set your mood for the day.  As I walk to the car in the morning I proclaim to myself that it will be a wonderful and prosperous day.  All this from just looking up at the sky....You just can't put a value on that!  Beginning each day, no matter what you're dealing with, looking at that beautiful blue sky and feeling so uplifted is priceless.          There's something else that this Home Stager does for clients to enhance the mood in every room of the house.             It's called the "Color Your World With Confidence" Color Consultation.  This service is designed to freshen the look a the home or business with paint. This Home Stager will come to your home or business and disc...
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By Patrick Harfst
(Realty Executives - Phoenix AZ)
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By Diana Purcell, Delivering Dreams One Home at a Time
(HomeSmart)
  Power Ranch, Gilbert Arizona, homes at a great price! Power Ranch Real Estate just got easier to find! We are happy to announce that we have a just finished our new website featuring homes in Power Ranch in Gilbert Arizona. This master planned community offers many amenities including golf and schools. There are over 17 acres of parks that include soccer fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and there are picnic areas, each with their own grill. Also located in this wonderful community is a clubhouse that has a 25 meter pool, children's pool, and a splash fountain. If you love to golf then check out the Trilogy Golf Club. This 18 hole course is a par 71 and covers 6,710 square feet. All of the neighborhoods and complexes are connected by a series of paths and trails to keep pe...
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By Curtis Johnson
(Curtis Johnson Realty)
Ever since the current administration tried to "fix housing first," critics have screamed that programs did not met the needs of Arizona and other states where underwater mortgage rates far exceed the national average of 20%.  Currently, 11 million U.S. homeowners in Phoenix and elsewhere are at greater risk of foreclosure when their loan-to-value (LTV) ratio gets much beyond 20%.  Most homeowners do not qualify for mortgage modification programs which usually stretch out the payments without reducing principle.  In Arizona, 51% of home loans are underwater. Recently, Arizona has been singled out for special help as one of the five hardest hit states in hopes of spurring recovery.  Working through Housing Finance Agencies (HFA's), the Obama Administration will direct $1.5 billion to Flo...
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  Mary Jo Thomas at Solutions Real Estate is proud to announce my website featuring homes specifically located at Gilbert Ranch in Gilbert Arizona.  The website can be viewed at www.maryjothomas.com and features Gilbert Ranch in Gilbert AZ homes for sale, Gilbert Ranch in Gilbert AZ real estate, a search for Gilbert Ranch in Gilbert AZ bank owned or foreclosures, Gilbert Ranch in Gilbert AZ Golf Course Homes, and Gilbert Ranch in Gilbert AZ Swimming Pool Homes.  There is also a page that provides a real time update showing Gilbert Ranch in Gilbert AZ properties that have been newly listed or had price changes.  You can even see Gilbert Ranch in Gilbert AZ rentals. An Example of Homes in Gilbert Ranch in Gilbert AZ homes: 1545 E TOLEDO ST Gilbert, AZ 85295 Beds/Baths: 5 / 3 SF: 3,518 - Y...
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