Camelot Homes has sold their remaining lots in Cortile at Palm Valley to Meritage Homes.  The only other information communicated at this time was that Meritage Homes will be building homes that conform to the guidelines set up by the Master Developer of Palm Valley and the City of Goodyear.  This is of course disappointing news to the existing homeowners in Cortile, who will just have to wait and see what product Meritage brings to Palm Valley to build out Cortile. 01/15/2010

Encouraging news for the Southwest Valley has come out, population figures show the Southwest Valley kept growing in 2009, although much slower than in recent boom years. According to the Arizona Department of Commerce, Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, Litchfield Park and Tolleson grew by an average of 2.3 percent in 2009. That's down from a 7 percent average a year earlier. Over the past decade, Southwest Valley cities have nearly tripled in size. There are 203,625 people living in the region's five cities now, up from 70,115 people in 2000. Avondale alone has nearly 77,000 residents today. AVONDALE Population: 76,900. Avondale grew 0.3 percent in 2009, compared with 4.2 percent two years earlier. BUCKEYE Population: 52,764. Buckeye has seen the region's steepest drop-off in population gro... 01/13/2010

Home resales surged to the highest level in nearly three years, reports seem to indicate this is a reflection of the extraordinary level of federal support that has pulled the housing market back from the worst downturn since the great depression.  I'm not sure that I'm convinced that is all there is to it, many of the home sales I see are to either investors or individuals that see a good value in buying now, most of whom are not taking advantage of any federal assistance program.  The National Association of Realtors says sales rose 7.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.54 million in November, from a downwardly revised pace of 6.09 million in October. Sales were 44 percent above last year's levels, a record jump. They had been expected to rise to an annual pace of 6.25... 12/22/2009

In a long line of attempts at helping this erratic real estate market, the US Treasury Dept unveiled a plan to speed up and encourage short sales for families facing foreclosure.  As real estate agents across the US know, short sales are a logical and less costly option to families facing foreclosure.  An initial article from Rueter's outlines some points in the plan. Mandatory time lines for lenders to respond Financial incentives for completing short sales Guidance caps the aggregate proceeds to subordinate lien holders at $3,000 Prohibits mortgage servicing companies from reducing real estate commissions on the sale This maybe the start to increased efficiency in the short sale process across the many lenders flooded with short sale requests.  12/01/2009

Did everyone see that Phoenix is moving ahead with plans to expand Phoenix Goodyear Airport, which it owns and operates southwest of Litchfield and Yuma roads, near Goodyear Ballpark. The project calls for an 8,500-foot taxiway parallel to the runway. The Goodyear airport handled about 178,000 takeoffs and landings in 2008. Phoenix expects that to nearly double over the next 20 years. I enjoy having the Goodyear Airport close by with its unique air traffic as I have a fascination with airplanes, but I'm sure that some will see more air traffic as a negative for the area.  Perhaps there is a chance that the Goodyear Airpark area could be developed in the future with more businesses that rely on better airport facilities?  Who knows it could be the next Scottsdale Airpark! 11/30/2009

Last week I posted about the good retail news, well this week the bad news hit!  Westcor is asking the City of Goodyear to extend the deadline for Estrella Falls Mall to be finished as far out as 2016.  The current development agreement with Goodyear; requires Westcor to finish the mall by the end of 2012. Westcor is offering to prepay the city permits and related fees to help make up a city budget shortfall.  I can't imagine the City has many options but to go along with Westcor when they meet Dec. 7. 11/18/2009

Now is the best time we have seen in decades to buy a new home, and we may not have this opportunity again.  Here are three reasons to buy a home now: •1.       Incredible Value, there are many homes on the market in Goodyear, Palm Valley, Estrella Mountain Ranch, Verrado, and the Entire West Valley area that are incredible values. •2.       Record low interest rates, last week interest rates edged blow 5% on 30 year fixed mortgages. •3.       Tax Credits, the first time home buyers tax credit has been extended and expanded to include existing homeowners. The combination of these three factors should be a huge motivator for anyone considering a home purchase to move on it now; the tax credit opportunity will pass mid 2010 and as the economy recovers interest rates will rise.  Contact us... 11/11/2009

HOME BUYER TAX CREDIT EXTENDED TO FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS AND EXISTING HOME OWNERS GOODYEAR, ARIZONA President Obama signed into law the extension for first time home buyer and existing home owner tax credit. The National Association of Realtors and other leading organizations lobbied for this law to jump start the real estate industry after a heavy hit for the past two years. The real estate industry got us into this slump and it has to get us out of this rut. I know many people will be in position to purchase homes at the start of the year here in Goodyear, Arizona. We are coming up to the busiest season in real estate and I am ready for it. A person is considered a first time home buyer when he/she has not owned a primary home in the past three years. They are eligible to receive up t... 11/09/2009

Good news this past week for the Goodyear retail scene, Goodyear Centerpointe has a new tenant to replace Circuit City.  Home Spaces will occupy the space vacated by Circuit City next to BevMo.  Home Spaces is expected to open in November and offer a higher end product line.  This announcement and the re-opening of Basha’s and the recent opening of the Red Robin restaurant all in the immediate area of the future Estrella Falls Mall are encouraging signs.  All of us in Goodyear and the Palm Valley area are anxiously awaiting Westcor’s announcement of when they will begin construction on the regional mall phase of Estrella Falls, which is sure to help the real estate market in the area.     11/09/2009

Camelot Homes is going to start building homes at Cortile in Palm Valley Goodyear in the first quarter of 2010.  New floor plans are going to be introduced with smaller square footage, evidently as small as 1700 sq ft starting in the low 200's.  I can't wait to see what they are going to introduce, with their reputation of building stylish high quality designs a new smaller lower priced series of homes could be a big hit.  I'll post more news when I have it. 11/05/2009

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Are you looking for a beautiful home in a great family community? Then look no further than Palm Valley. Palm Valley in Goodyear, Arizona gives you everything you need in one place. Close to plenty of activities for the entire family, mountain views, and great weather to enjoy it all, it's no surprise these homes are highly sought after.   Regardless of your needs in a home, Palm Valley is the place for you. Three, four, and five bedroom real estate is represented in this beautiful community. Some of these homes are situated close to golf courses, or have private pools giving you the feel of an oasis in the desert.   Contact the Solutions Real Estate Team here and we will be glad to help you find your new home in this or any community in the Phoenix area. 10/01/2009

Below you can find the Goodyear Arizona Residential Real Estate Market activities for August 2009 according to ARMLS data. The trend continues of less new listings and more pending and sold. This contributes to total inventory reduction and more balanced real estate market. Definitely the economic law of Supply and Demand is the contributing factor to the condition of the real estate market. Currently are less supply and more demand at today's bargain prices. Demand is coming mainly from the first time home buyers and the investors. Many Southwest Valley Communities are experiencing a shortage of inventory available for purchase in the lower price ranges, which creates the multiple-offers situations on the available properties. When it happens, the prices are pushed up. The prices for h... 09/19/2009

Why Choose Greens Home Design to inspect your home? I am locally owned and operated, not a franchise.  You will get me, a certified Home Inspector with the Arizona Board of Technical Registration and the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, not an employee. Easy to read report with color photos.  You get an easy to read Inspection report summary, printed on site with color photos.  An email with a link to the full report will be sent to you. Advanced formal training.  You get a formally trained professional.  I completed training from Allied Schools Professional Home Inspection course and a Bachelors degree from the Del E. Webb School of Construction at Arizona State University. Practical hands on experience.  You get the experience I have gained from remodeling sever... 08/22/2009

Below you can find the Goodyear Arizona Residential Real Estate Market activities for July 2009 according to ARMLS data. The trend continues of less new listings and more pending and sold. This contributes to total inventory reduction and more balanced real estate market. Definitely the economic law of Supply and Demand is the contributing factor to the condition of the real estate market. Currently is less supply and more demand at today's bargain prices. Demand is coming mainly from the first time home buyers and the investors. Many Southwest Valley Communities are experiencing a shortage of inventory available for purchase in the lower price ranges, which creates the multiple-offers situations on the available properties. When it happens, the prices are pushed up. The prices for home... 08/06/2009

Below you can find the Goodyear Arizona Residential Real Estate Market activities for June 2009 according to ARMLS data. If you would like more information about Goodyear and surrounding communities Real Estate, please visit www.AZHomesbyKapusta.com. For other free statistics for Goodyear and surrounding communities click General Request Form link at the bottom of the above website, specify your desired data and submit your request. Thank You. 07/31/2009

Are you having trouble finding a home? We understand your frustration with the market. That is why we have developed a few websites for specific communities on the west side of Phoenix. www.palmvalleyhomesforsale.com Now it is easy to find bank owned homes in Goodyear and to find bank owned homes in palm valley. My real estate team can help you find 3 bedroom or 4 bedroom homes with pools in Palm Valley, Goodyear or two story homes with pools in Palm Valley. If you are a first time buyer, a move up buyer or if you are looking for investment property in Palm Valley or homes on the golf course in Palm Valley please use this site or call Brent Conley today. You will be glad you did! Brent Conley 602-502-3195 Solutions Real Estate!                                            The best place t... 07/26/2009

Happy Fourth everyone!  233 remarkable years.  The story of America still is young and just as her legacy will include both joy and sadness it inspires me to think of how the years will recap not only our own personal legacies but that of our profession.  In the interest of brevity I'll avoid a lengthy essay but suffice it to say that while the history of what has come to become a "REALTOR" has indeed faced challenges for mere survival, I think it's a fair assessment to say that for every horror story we hear about our colleagues (unfortunately) there are at least 10 stories of satisfaction.  REALTORs make great neighbors, community members, philanthropists, business people and friends.  I'm proud to wear my REALTOR badge and grateful to be part of a profession that is so entrenched in ... 07/04/2009

I live here and I love it.  I work here unless business beckons from other parts of greater Phoenix.  I'm sponsoring Palm Valley in localism so I figured time to start a What's new in Palm Valley section. Palm Valley, AZ residents, drop me a line, share with me what's new and upcoming or any ideas and feedback you may have. Palm Valley neighbors let's make it another good year in Goodyear, AZ! Uzi Husain, REALTOR(R) Proudly Serving Palm Valley, AZ 06/26/2009

In the past few weeks I've had several occassions where I've called on the availability of a listing and received a text message back from the listing agent.  I'm cool with that.  I like my iphone and I enjoy texting.  Then twice in the last 3 weeks I've had a scenario where from availability to offer to counter offer acceptance the entire transaction was done via email and I never got to speak to the listing agent even once!  Now I love gadgets (told you i'd be stir crazy if I ever lost my iphone) and techonology, damn it I own a technology company for heavens sake but yet I find that some times in business you need to have a good old phone conversation as well - hey it worked for years didn't it?  Well, so i'm wondering what's next - are we ready to discuss availability on properties ... 06/26/2009