The big news for the week this time is the fact that Goodyear has overcome challenges in transportation, education and recreation and for doing so has been named one of the 10 All-American cities.  The honor came on the evening of June 6th at the National Civic League's annual conference held in Tampa, Fl.  Being named an  All American City requires an application that includes extensive information on challenges facing a city and how that city has met three of those challenges.  The challenges Goodyear was faced with were the congestion on I-10, attracting higher education and problems involving BMX riders causing damage to the city's skateboard park.  All three have been addressed or are being addressed right now like the widening of I-10 which wasn't supposed to happen till 2011.  Ju... 06/13/2008

 I have seen much change in the last couple of years in relation to Real Estate around the Phoenix metro but one thing doesn't seem to stop in Goodyear, AZ and that is growth.  The homes are in and now here comes the commercial.  I've decided to blog about some of these changes and the goings on around Goodyear because like my title line says, I beleive it is going to be a good year in Goodyear (or more optimisticly, several good years).  You can't go too far in any direction without seeing some kind of building being erected or construction project of some sort.  I believe this is going to be the place to be on the west side in the near future.  I will start out with the new Goodyear Recreational Sports Complex/Cleveland Indians Spring Training Camp being built right now.  This is loca... 06/07/2008

Randy Springborn | 623-692-0952 15739 W. Tohono Dr, Goodyear, AZ Immaculate 3/2 with den and pool within 1/2 mile of new Cleveland Indians Spring Training Camp 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $259,900 Year Built 2003 Sq Footage 2,237 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size 8,483 sqft HOA/Maint $35 per month DESCRIPTION This house needs nothing but a qualified buyer! Listed for way below comps of the same floorplan in the neighborhood. Here are a few highlights of this beautiful home: 2237 sq.ft. built in 2003, 3 car garage, storage units in garage, pool w/waterfall feature, corian countertops, dish, reverse osmosis, water softener, alarm, fresh paint, new lights, extra tile, completely landscaped with RV gate. You can walk to the new Clevelan... 04/26/2008

This market update reflects what is occurring in sales and listings in the Arizona northwest valley adult community of Pebble Creek.  Sold date includes all listings that closed in escrow March 1 to 31, 2008.  Active and pending date used was April 1, 2008.26 homes are pending financing & close of escrow: average sq ft 1,992, average list price $371,480, average days on the market 11612 homes sold & closed in March: average list price $401,633, average sale price $388,658, average days on the market 106107 properties are presently listed on MLS: average sq ft 2,115, average list price $380,294, average days on the market 164 04/04/2008

 realestatewebmasters posted comments about my real estate website.  A summary about what was posted: how sharp the site looks;the user friendliness of the site;need for more content- that would help make it a better site; the content compromises SEO qualities, yet helps the user retrieve the housing information enough to make the user want to return to www.pmjames.com ; www.estrellahome.com   My site is highlights housing for: West Valley Real Estate; Goodyear, AZ; Estrella Mountain Ranch; Estrella Real Estate.  10/23/2007

The Phoenix Real Estate Market - this builder thinks its gonna go up!by Kaushik Sirkar, Chandler AZ REALTORChandler Arizona Real EstateWith the current housing slump in the Valley (and in many parts of the country as well) one would expect a lot of "cutting back" by builders and others in the industry.  We're certainly seeing that overall with all the mortgage company layoffs, the subprime crisis, etc.  But in the long run many agree that the Valley still represents a very promising market for Real Estate and specifically for builders.In today's Arizona Republic, we see an article where John Laing Homes of California is expanding its operations in the Valley by targetting a development in Goodyear.  They discuss how Goodyear is one of the fastest growing areas in the country and they wa... 10/14/2007

Brenda Kilhoffer has agreed to be a Presenting Sponsor once again this year at Goodyear, Arizona's GAIN event.  GAIN stands for Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods.  The goal of GAIN is to strengthen the community and bring neighbors together.  Through the GAIN event, the City of Goodyear and its sponsors promote safer neighborhoods by increasing crime prevention and safety awareness.  Brenda Kilhoffer was a presenting sponsor last year and a neighborhood sponsor in 2005.  This year's gain event is to be held on October 20th. 08/16/2007

Goodyear Arizona Dog Owners - Goodyear Arizona Dog Parks If you are a dog owner living in the Goodyear Arizona area you may want to check out the Goodyear Dog Park located at 15600 W. Roeser(South of I-10 on Estrella Parkway , ½ mile south of MC-85, west onto Roeserin) in Goodyear Arizona. The Goodyear Dog Park offers two areas; one for for passive dogs and one for active dogs. There are drinking fountains for people and dogs, plus benches, double-gated entrance, and a restroom. Call 623-882-7587 for more information. If you are a home owner in Goodyear or elsewhere in the Phoenix Arizona Valley areas and it's time to sell your home call Bob and Carolin Benjamin to help you. If you are thinking of relocating to the Goodyear area, or other Phoenix Valley city, we can help you also.  Call... 06/09/2007

So I get a letter in the mail yesterday confirming a zip code split for Goodyear.  As of July 5th of this year, the area encompassing Goodyear city limits north of the I-10 will have a new zip code: 85395, whereas the areas south of the TEN will continue to remain 85338.  I just moved in August and now I need to call everyone to update my address once again!  Oye ve!!!  But for you procastinators don't be alarmed...apparently the post office will still deliver to 85338 for up to one year...but you know what, why push it?Cheers,Uzi HusainArizona Realtor, serving Goodyear & The Phoenix metropolitan area 05/31/2007

I have a listing appointment in 2 hours in Goodyear, AZ..The seller has told me that another agent was there and told them to list for $269,900. I've run a CMA. No comparable house has sold for over $250,000. We are in a declining market. I've got to tell the sellers that they should list for just under $250,000 and that I won't do it for 5%.I feel pretty good about it. I have a killer presentation package that will show them that NO one has EVER received the $269,900 price in that subdivision of almost 700 homes.I hope to show that my experience and performance show that I perform. That he should measure the other agent's credibility against mine.Wish me luck, I'll post what happens after I get back. 05/26/2007

On American Idol, I'm encouraging everyone to vote for Jordin Sparks, daughter of a Keller Williams agent here in Glendale, AZ.Everyone in Keller Williams is very proud of Jordin and her tremendous success and we vote early and often.If you'd be kind enough, support Jordin as she is from the 'Real Estate Family!' and she is also doing a fantastic job on American Idol. 05/21/2007

I did an OPEN HOUSE yesterday in Goodyear, Az for 5 hours and got 1 visitor.While I was prepared for more than 1 visitor, I did take my laptop and got a lot of work done that would have kept my working late into the night otherwise.The 1 visitor I got was especially noteworthy. I had been looking at my watch and I was going to leave at 3 p.m. Then I thought maybe I'll leave 20 min early since no one had come by. This visitor arrived at precisely 3 p.m.I would have missed them if I had left earlier. They weren't ready to buy, have a condo lease until Nov-Dec. But they want a house like the one I was showing and in the same school district. I now have them signed up to give them house by e-mail in their area of interest. I'll send them a few to see, than followup and fine tune our search,... 05/21/2007

I'm from Maryland, transplanted to the Phoenix area in 1975. I've grown to love the food of the southwest. Almost anything is better with some green chili on it.I am struggling with a Spanish language class but that just helps, it doesn't solve the problem of working with Spanish only clients.On my listings, I hang a rider that says, in Spanish, if you want to deal in Spanish, call Hilda at xxxxxxx. Hilda is a Spanish speaker and she works with these referred clients, giving me a 25% referral.I don't lose the client, the client gets great service, and Hilda likes the referrals. 05/20/2007

SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOMES:Goodyear, AZ, like most of the Phoenix metropolitan area has had a high inventory of homes with sluggish sales.Checking the numbers today, I found 1,232 Active listings, with 129 Pending sales, and 82 Closed in the last 30 days. This seems to imply that about 1/3 of the contracts will not close.I'm also amazed that 237 of the Active listings came on the market in the last 30 days. That's a ratio of 3 new listings for every sold listing. The inventory is certainly not shrinking here in Goodyear. 05/14/2007

The city of Goodyear proposed the City Center in 1988.  After 18 years the general plan for the 1.7million sqft. development has been finally approved.  While it may still take a couple of years to completely materialize, residents can expect a pedestrian friendly environment.  The location is near Yuma Road and Estrella Parkway.  Some of the amenities will include a library, civic, retail, restaurant and community space along with cultural venues such as a performing arts center and the City's administrative buildings.  Cheers,Uzi HusainArizona Realtor, serving Goodyear & The Phoenix metropolitan area 05/10/2007

While new home sub-divisions are still springing up in Goodyear, and will continue to do so, retail and commercial growth is equally thriving and poised to do so for the next couple of  years.  From WESTCORs Estrella Falls shopping mall to new restaurants, furniture stores, and other retail and power centers.  According to an article from the Spring/Summer 2007 edition of Vista, published by the West Valley View, Goodyear has approx. 5 million square feet of retail space in the plannings to materialize over the next 2 - 3 years.  Some big name giants such as Babie's R Us, Circuit City, Sports Chalet, Mervyn's, Ethan Allan, Design Source, BJ's Brewery and P.F. Changs are in the works already.So stay tuned for more!  If you or someone you know is planning to relocate to Goodyear, AZ or th... 05/10/2007

Great place to meet people. I just got home from the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce (Goodyear, Avondale, Litchfield Park, Tolleson) monthly mixer. Monthly a member has an 'open house' at their business and provides light eats and drinks. Tonight a local glass & mirror company had staek dinner for about 150 of our closest friends!!!I met and conversed with several new (to me) people and have arranged to do a small service for one who wants to monitor home prices in their neighborhood.Got exposure, got a lead, got a steak dinner. Yup. It was worth it- good 2 hours. I've been a member since 1984.  05/10/2007

The AZ Superbowl committee picked up 400 volunteers at a party given during the NFL draft on April 28th. You can keep up with the planning and plans by going to www.AzSuperbowl.com where you can subscribe to their monthly newsletter.www.ArizonaGuide.com  will take you to many points of interest in Arizona you can visit while attending the 2008 Superbowl. 05/10/2007

Goodyear, AZ has just opened their new splash pad in the Goodyear community park. Parents are going to enjoy sitting in the shade while the kids get soaked in the splash pads features.The 3,200 square foot area will have geysers in the ground, spray cannons, various water jets, spray loops, and "fumbling water buckets". It sounds like a good place to get wet and have some fun. The new park attraction is located right behind the firehouse at  3151 N Litchfield Rd.  05/09/2007

Current Population: 49,714Median Age: 36.5 yearsMedian Income: $66,747Tax Rate: 8.3% sales tax (7.5% on purchases exceeding $5000.00); 10.4% restaurant sales tax; 11.77% hotel sales tax.Largest Employers: Lockheed Martin, McLane Sunwest, CAVCO, Poore Brothers, Snyders of Hanover, Rudolfo Bros.City Hall location: 190 N. Litchfield RdMayor: James CavanaughCity Manager: Stephen CleavlandDistance to downtown Phoenix: approx. 17miles westcity website: http://www.ci.goodyear.az.us/ Cheers,Uzi HusainArizona Realtor, serving Goodyear & The Phoenix metropolitan area 05/09/2007