Renting a home is an expensive luxury! The average rent in the Phoenix area is now $809 per month. Occupancy rates are 98% occupied. Rentals are getting very scarce and costly now.If you were paying $809 per month, how much home could you buy? After converting this rent payment and factoring in the tax advantage of home ownership you could buy a home worth $140,000. There are currently 2200 homes for sale in the Phoenix area for $140,000 or less.Are you paying $1000 per month? A home valued at $175,000 is within your reach.All of this doesn't consider that historically, home ownership will also pay you approximately 5% a year in equity appreciation.Can you afford to rent?Call me to find out how to fire your landlord!Jim Little, Your Sun City Realtorhttp://jclittle.com/Ken Meade Realty17... 07/20/2007

If you live in Arizona and your family enjoys stargazing, things related to space and planatariums you will want to check out The Challenger Space Center located in Peoria, Arizona. There are "Summer Matinee Missions" happening from June 12th through July 26th (Tuesday and Thursday afternoons ~ 1pm - 3:30pm). The Challenger Space Center also has several labs and camps for kids to enjoy this summer. You can visit their website to learn more about these educational and interesting summer activities being offered. 06/23/2007

The subdivision of Pleasant Valley had 4 homes sell during the month of May 2007.  These home had an average list price of $602,225.00 and average sale price was $584,750.00.  As of May 31, 2007, there were 2 homes under contract in Pleasant Valley. The average list price of these pending homes was $772,450.00.There were 43 active listings in Pleasant Valley as of the end of May 2007.    The average list price of these active listings was $668,014.72. For more information about Pleasant Valley or other fine communities in Peoria Arizona, please view my website at http://www.donrichhomes.com/.      M page specifically on Pleasant Valley is http://www.donrichhomes.com/Pleasant_Valley/page_1687489.html.     Call m at (623)640-0937 if you have any questions.  06/10/2007

The subdivision of Terramar had 7 homes sell during the month of May 2007.  These home had an average list price of $380,114.00 and average sale price was $371,914.29.  As of May 31, 2007, there were 6 homes under contract in Terramar. The average list price of these pending homes was $407,219.17. There were 98 active listings in Terramar as of the end of May 2007.    The average list price of these active listings was $450,462.95. For more information about Terramar or other fine communities in Peoria Arizona (http://www.donrichhomes.com/Peoria_Arizona/page1671896.html), please view my website at http://www.donrichhomes.com/Terramar/page_1687505.html or contact me at (623) 640-0937.    06/10/2007

As of the end of May there were 45 active listings in Trilogy at Vistancia with an average list price of $431,077.76.      There were 7 homes under contract, or pending, during the month of May and 3 homes sold in Trilogy at Vistancia this month.     The average sale price of these homes were $457,333.33.  For more information about homes in Peoria or the AZ real estate market, please contact me at http://www.donrichhomes.com/Trilogy_at_Vistancia/page_1687507.html or call me at (623) 640-0937.  06/10/2007

As of the end of May there were 109 active listings in Vistancia with an average list price of $466,105.17.      There were 14 homes under contract, or pending, during the month of May and 6 homes sold in Vistancia this month.     The average sale price of these homes was $544,505.00.  For more information about homes in Peoria or the AZ real estate market, please contact me at http://www.donrichhomes.com/Vistancia/page_1687517.html or call me at (623) 640-0937.  06/10/2007

As of the end of May there were 135 active listings in WestWing Mountain with an average list price of $560,907.62.      There were 4 homes under contract, or pending, during the month of May and 5 homes sold in WestWing Mountain this month.     The average sale price of these homes was $454,600.00.  For more information about homes in Peoria or the AZ real estate market, please contact me at http://www.donrichhomes.com/WestWing_Mountain/page_1687518.html or call me at (623) 640-0937.  06/10/2007

The subdivision of Sonoran Mountain Ranch had 2 homes sell during the month of May 2007.  These home had an average list price of $395,591.50 and average sale price was $394,836.00.  As of May 31, 2007, there were 3 homes under contract in Sonoran Mountain Ranch. The average list price of these pending homes was $414,383.67. There were 52 active listings in Sonoran Mountain Ranch as of the end of May 2007.    The average list price of these active listings was $442,023.35. For more information about Sonoran Mountain Ranch or other fine communities in Peoria Arizona, please view my website at http://www.donrichhomes.com/Sonoran_Mountain_Ranch/page_1687497.html.    06/10/2007

The subdivision of Fletcher Heights had 16 homes sell during the month of May 2007.  These home had an average list price of $327,692.31 and average sale price was $325,462.50.  As of May 31, 2007, there were 9 homes under contract in Fletcher Heights. The average list price of these pending homes was $324,055.56. There were 82 active listings in Fletcher Heights as of the end of May 2007.    The average list price of these active listings was $373,510.22.For more information about Fletcher Heights or other fine communities in Peoria Arizona, please view my website at http://www.donrichhomes.com/Fletcher_Heights/page_1037771.html.    06/09/2007

The subdivision of Dove Valley Ranch had 9 homes sell during the month of May 2007.  These home had an average list price of $278,577.78 and average sale price was $274,244.44.  As of May 31, 2007, there were 7 homes under contract in Dove Valley Ranch. The average list price of these pending homes was $319,371.43.There were 66 active listings in Dove Valley Ranch as of the end of May 2007.    The average list price of these active listings was $349,759.83. For more information about Dove Valley Ranch or other fine communities in Peoria Arizona, please view my website at http://www.donrichhomes.com/Dove_Valley_Ranch/page_1687483.html.    06/09/2007

Peoria Arizona Dog Owners - Peoria Arizona Dog Parks If you are a dog owner living in the Peoria Arizona area there are several dog parks you may want to check out. Technically, Peoria has "dog-friendly areas" which are actually temporary off-leash facilities until permanent dog parks are built. Alta Vista Park is located at 10631 W. Williams Road (1/2 mile north of Deer Valley Road at 107th Ave). Sunnyslope Park is located at 9180 N. 71st Avenue (71st Ave. and Olive). Parkridge Park is located at 9734 W. Beardsley ( Beardsley Rd. at 97th Ave). The rules are the same at all three dog parks in Peoria Arizona. This dog parks in Peoria have both small (25 lbs. or less) and larger dog sections. Dogs must be leashed prior to entering and upon leaving a fenced area; gates must be closed at al... 06/09/2007

The subdivision of Cibola Vista had 1 home sell during the month of May 2007.  This home had  a list price of $530,961.00 and a sale price was $500,961.00.  As of May 31, 2007, there were 7 homes under contract in Cibola Vista. The average list price of these pending homes was $661,000.00. There were 5 active listings in Cibola Vista as of the end of May 2007.    The average list price of these active listings was $448,826.60. For more information about Cibola Vista or other fine communities in Peoria Arizona, please view my website at http://www.donrichhomes.com/Peoria_Arizona/page_1671896.html.    06/08/2007

There were 3 homes sold in Vistancia for the month of April 2007.  The average list price of these homes was $623,300.00 and average sale price was $616,666.67.    As of April 30, there were 11 homes under contract.     The average list price of these pending homes was $537,196.91.    As of the end of the month, there were 115 active listings in Vistancia.    The average list price of these homes was $467,028.03. For more information about Vistancia or other fine communities in Peoria, please view my website at http://www.donrichhomes.com/.    05/28/2007

There were 9 homes sold in WestWing Mountain for the month of April 2007.  The average list price of these homes was $495,922.11 and average sale price was $481,277.78.    As of April 30, there were 9 homes under contract.     The average list price of these pending homes was $464,733.33.    As of the end of the month, there were 136 active listings in WestWing Mountain.    The average list price of these homes was $574,610.84. For more information about WestWing Mountain or other fine communities in Peoria, please view my website at http://www.donrichhomes.com/.    05/28/2007

There were 7 homes sold in Trilogy at Vistancia for the month of April 2007.  The average list price of these homes was $423,400.00 and average sale price was $403,857.14.    As of April 30, there were 6 homes under contract.     The average list price of these pending homes was $457,133.33.    As of the end of the month, there were 45 active listings in Trilogy at Vistancia.    The average list price of these homes was $422,406.64. For more information about Trilogy at Vistancia or other fine communities in Peoria, please view my website at http://www.donrichhomes.com/.    05/14/2007

There were 3 homes sold in Ventana Lakes for the month of April 2007.  The average list price of these homes was $316,583.33 and average sale price was $309,233.33.    As of April 30, there were 6 homes under contract.     The average list price of these pending homes was $242,216.67.    As of the end of the month, there were 33 active listings in Ventana Lakes.    The average list price of these homes was $279,939.39. For more information about Ventana Lakes or other fine communities in Peoria, please view my website at http://www.donrichhomes.com/.    05/10/2007

Cibola Vista is a newer community in northern Peoria Arizona.   It is located off the Lake Pleasant Road in an area booming with growth.    As of April 30, there were 9 homes under contract in Cibola Vista.     The average list price of these pending homes was $651,978.56.    As of the end of the month, there were 2 active listings in Cibola Vista.    The average list price of these homes was $536,985.00. For more information about Cibola Vista or other fine communities in Peoria, please view my website at http://www.donrichhomes.com/.    05/10/2007

Terramar is a larger community in north eastern Peoria.   Terramar is in a great location - picturesque views, yet closer to the 101 and I17 via Happy Valley Road.   There were 9 homes sold in Terramar for the month of April 2007.  The average list price of these homes was $412,755.44 and average sale price was $400,755.56.    As of April 30, there were 7 homes under contract.     The average list price of these pending homes was $392,257.14.    As of the end of the month, there were 99 active listings in Terramar.    The average list price of these homes was $455,498.83. For more information about Terramar or other fine communities in Peoria, please view my website at http://www.donrichhomes.com/.    05/03/2007

Fletcher Heights is a family oriented community in northern Peoria not far from the 101.    This community was established by several builders - primarily Fulton.     There are several portions of the community that are only one story homes AND have basements.  There were 9 homes sold in Fletcher Heights for the month of April 2007.  The average list price of these homes was $297,288.89 and average sale price was $286,144.44.    As of April 30, there were 14 homes under contract.     The average list price of these pending homes was $331,434.07.    As of the end of the month, there were 87 active listings in Fletcher Heights.    The average list price of these homes was $383,082.05. For more information about Fletcher Heights or other fine communities in Peoria, please view my website a... 05/03/2007

Pleasant Valley is a gorgeous community off of Lake Pleasant Road in northern Peoria.    These homes were built by Meritage which traditionally offers larger lots and well built homes.  There were 3 homes sold in Pleasant Valley for the month of April 2007.  The average list price of these homes was $685,666.67 and average sale price was $662,666.67.    As of April 30, there were 6 homes under contract.     The average list price of these pending homes was $658,966.67.    As of the end of the month, there were 38 active listings in Pleasant Valley.    The average list price of these homes was $669,708.89. For more information about Pleasant Valley or other fine communities in Peoria, please view my website at http://www.donrichhomes.com/.    05/03/2007