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Tempe, AZ Real Estate News

By Steffy Hristova, Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!
(HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161)
This blog is about Jacki Tait, CLHMS, a wonderful ActiveRain blogger and real estate agent, living and working in Flagstaff AZ. Last year Jacki wrote a memorable blog post, "What to Love about Flagstaff AZ". When you click on the link, you will immediately know why it is memorable - sincere, friendly writing, well-researched content and videos. Evergreen content.For people like me, living in the Phoenix metro area, Flagstaff Arizona is an attractive getaway destination in all seasons. It allows for a spontaneous day trip. I remembered Jacki's post when I decided to go cross-country skiing at my favorite Nordic Center this April. I was getting frustrated why I cannot find anywhere cross-country ski rentals and finally decided to call Jacki. She picked up the phone right away; she knew wh...
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By Barb England, Real Estate Professional
(Arizona Seller Financing)
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By Steffy Hristova, Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!
(HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161)
 On the Broker tour today, we saw the incredible variety of homes the older neighborhoods in Tempe zip codes 85281, 85282 and 85283 offer.The picture above is from a custom-built home in 1981, in Tempe AZ 85282. It is a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home on almost 20,000 sq.ft. lot. Lovely, tranquil back yard with lots of shade and covered patio space - the picture below shows the yard and the view from outside of the living room.  We saw a home that was remodeled completely, not just a cosmetic remodel, all major systems are new, the exterior painting, the roof, the electrical system. This is like a brand new home in a sixties neighborhood with an approximately 12,500 sq.ft. lot. Here are a few photos of this Tempe home:   The tour chauffeur took also a 360 degree photos of each home we saw....
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By Steffy Hristova, Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!
(HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161)
When it rains two days in a row in the Phoenix area, we love to take photos of the rain, zoom the photos as if we want to make sure what we see. We enjoy the weather with open doors and windows, with walks in the rain.I love to show homes in rainy weather, too.   
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By Shanna Day Team Leader AZ & UT - Call 480-415-7616, Top 0.33 of 1% of 79,000 AZ Realtors
(Keller Williams Realty EV (AZ) & Keller Williams SLC (UT))
A Few Snapshots From The Start Of This Year's Healing Fields At Tempe Town LakeJust as memorable and patriotic as ever, the 15th Annual Healing Field for the greater Phoenix community kicked off this weekend with the setting up of flags on Saturday morning. Nearly 3,000 eight foot tall American Flags were erected by volunteers to honor the memories of those we've lost on that fateful day seventeen years ago.With a very powerful message to feel and heart, the nation's longest running Sept. 11, 2001 tribute continues to serve as a testament to the strength and unity of Americans.Here's Dave Cline who's on our team with some of the members of his baseball team that he coaches.Doug Royse (right) has been organizing this huge patriotic event every year since 2002! Here's the rest of the Temp...
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By Shanna Day Team Leader AZ & UT - Call 480-415-7616, Top 0.33 of 1% of 79,000 AZ Realtors
(Keller Williams Realty EV (AZ) & Keller Williams SLC (UT))
Have You Experienced The 9/11 Healing Fields At Tempe Town Lake?Continuing the tradition of honoring the victims of the September 2001 terrorist attacks, the 15th Annual Healing Field for the greater Phoenix community will take place once again at Tempe Beach Park. Hosted by the Tempe Exchange Club, the nation’s longest running Sept. 11, 2001 tribute event runs September 8th, Saturday to September 11th, Tuesday between 6AM and 8PM.On September 8th, Saturday, nearly 3,000 eight foot tall American Flags will be erected by volunteers honoring each person who died on September 11, 2001 in a beautiful display and a patriotic tribute to the strength and unity of Americans. Come walk through the solemn formation of the Stars and Stripes in this unforgettable tribute event with a very powerful ...
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By Steffy Hristova, Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!
(HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161)
  I hope this video tour of the lovely, quaint home in 1719 S El Camino Drive in Tempe AZ will invite you for a tour in person.The home was built in 1951 and is a true mid-century jewel in a desirable location, close to down town Tempe and to Arizona State University.Home size: 1,058 sq. ft.2 large bedrooms, 1 bathroom, spacious living room and separate dining areaLot size: 8,390 sq. ft.On the photo above, we captured a day when the flood irrigation was on - flood irrigation is provided from Sunday evening 10 p.m. through Friday night, no water is delivered on week-ends (per City of Tempe website).The City of Tempe provides flood irrigation to 16 City Parks and about 900 residential customers. (source: www.tempe.gov) For a private tour of this home, please contact Steffy Hristova, HomeS...
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By Steffy Hristova, Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!
(HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161)
 Tempe Santa Fe Townhomes is a gated community of 22 homes, located near the intersection of McClintock Dr. and Guadelupe Rd. in Tempe AZ 85283, and very close to Loop 101 and Hwy 60.The homes were built in 2005. The size of all 22 homes is pretty similar - ranging from 1847 sq.ft to 1898 sq.ft., and there is one home which is 2,088 sq.ft.The units are two stories, with spacious kitchens and living rooms with high ceilings, and with patios and balconies.The complex has a swimmimg pool and many units have a quick pool access from their patios.      Another very nice feature are the two-car garages with ample, well-landscaped space between buildings.   Residents of Tempe Santa Fe Townhomes love to walk to the three nearby shopping plazas with so many choices - Trader Joe's, Changing Hands...
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By Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers, Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty
(Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area)
Distressed properties - those that are "under water" where more is owed on the property than will be available from the proceeds of a sale of the property - are thankfully far fewer than during the crash during the latter years of the previous decade. Still - some do exist - and Short Sales are still a viable option when faced with a "must sell" scenario of an "under water" property. Currently running at less than 3% of the closed transactions every month in our MLS, homeowners in that 3%, whether in Tempe or another part of the valley, can still use our help. The first step is to contact us so we can schedule a complimentary confidential consultation to discuss how the short sale process works, and the considerations for your particular circumstances.   Careful up front planning is cri...
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By Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers, Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty
(Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area)
While there are far fewer people these days considering a Short Sale of their home in Tempe, there are still some who may have purchased just before the "bust" last decade who may owe significantly more on the home than the proceeds of the sale will bring. What to do? A Short Sale is one such solution. A Short Sale is a "regular resale" with one distinct and significant difference. The agreement of your lender(s) to accept less than the balance(s) owed on the loan(s). Whether or not a homeowner meets the other "requirements" of their lender(s) such as a "valid" hardship can only be determined by consultation with a skilled and experienced professional with a solid Short Sale track record - we recommend a minimum of 100 closed Short Sales with a 90%+ Short Sale List to Close ratio. The p...
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By Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers, Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty
(Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area)
While the numbers of Short Sales and REOs in Tempe are way down from the staggering levels following the market crash about 10 years ago, there are still some properties "under water" and some that have received a Notice of Default, the first step in the process that will result in the Trustee's Sale on the courthouse steps. It's always sad to see people give up and walk away from a home, particularly when alternatives exist which may well be better for them and their lien holders. We've learned that often those who "opt" to let the home go to foreclosure "by default" often believe that their personal circumstances prevent them from doing a Short Sale.   Circumstances such as: Multiple Home Loans IRS Income Tax Liens Past Due Child Support Past Due HOA Fees ...and the list goes on. In r...
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By Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers, Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty
(Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area)
Although we no longer see the levels of Short Sales that we did a few years ago in Tempe, Notices of Default continue to be issued, meaning that yet another Tempe property is on the path towards foreclosure at auction on the courthouse steps. Suzanne and I wonder why the owners would allow the property to go to foreclosure, rather than investigate alternatives that may be mutually beneficial to themselves and their lenders. Not all properties heading for foreclosure are necessarily "under water" - which theoretically means they could be sold via a "traditional" sale rather than a "short sale" - but circumstances may mean there are other liens attached or other factors that inhibit or prevent the owners from selling the property - whether or not it's a short sale. Short Sales are "regula...
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By Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers, Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty
(Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area)
  While the Short Sale days of the previous decade are for the most part behind us, the reality is that there are still hundreds of homes "under water" in Arizona.   While it's true that not every property facing foreclosure in Tempe is "under water", may of them are, and unfortunately many homeowners still don't understand that the likelihood is they will be far better off doing a Short Sale of their Tempe home than allowing their Tempe home to be sold at auction on the courthouse steps!    Short Sales are "regular resales" with one big difference.     Your lender(s) must agree to accept less than the amount(s) owed on your loan(s).   While there are many details regarding Short Sale Seller financial circumstances and the hardship they face, the bottom line is that most lenders prefer ...
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By Shanna Day Team Leader AZ & UT - Call 480-415-7616, Top 0.33 of 1% of 79,000 AZ Realtors
(Keller Williams Realty EV (AZ) & Keller Williams SLC (UT))
Tempe Healing Field 2017: Remember. Honor. Heal.Brought to us by the Tempe Exchange Club and the City of Tempe, the nation’s longest running Sept. 11, 2001 tribute event returns September 8th, Friday and will be open daily from 6 A.M – 8 P.M. until September 11th, Monday. With one American flag honoring each person who died on September 11, 2001, the Healing Field Memorial will host three thousand 3’X5′ flags standing 8′ tall in perfect rows at Tempe Beach Park in a beautiful display and a patriotic tribute to the strength and unity of Americans.Come walk through the field paying your respects and reading the biography tags attached to each flag. Flags for 1st responders will be marked with yellow ribbons while members of the flight crews will have blue ribbons. Soldiers & veterans will...
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By Chris Dunham, The Real Estate Guy™
(Brokers Hub Realty)
Tempe Home for Sale - Home on a Cul De Sac Lot for SaleLocated just off McClintock and Gaudalupe, this single level, slump block home has been updated and upgrade from the floor to the ceiling. This Home for Sale in Tempe has 3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms a formal living room along with a Great Room. The Kitchen is up to today's standards. Large Kitchen Island with plenty of room for Bar Stools at the Breakfast Bar. This Tempe home for Sale sits on a nearly 12,000 square foot, cul de sac lot. A custom built 32 foot floating patio deck, extends the covered patio to run the length of the home. North-South exposure along with Alley Access and an RV Gate for RV Parking. NO HOA. The bathrooms have been updated and upgraded as well with custom travertine surrounds and a bonus Jetted Jacuzzi t...
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By Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers, Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty
(Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area)
  There are still hundreds of homes "under water" in Arizona.   In other words - the homes are worth less than the mortgage balance(s) - so it's not surprising that many homeowners are looking for solutions to stop foreclosure.   One solution to stop foreclosure and mitigate damage to a homeowner's credit is a Short Sale.   Short Sales are "regular resales" with one big difference.   Your lender(s) must agree to accept less than the amount(s) owed on your loan(s).   While there are many details regarding Short Sale Seller financial circumstances and the hardship they face, the bottom line is that most lenders prefer to stop foreclosure in favor of processing a Short Sale where the Seller is able to procure a Fair Market Value contract for their home.   After all, why foreclose on a home...
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By Matt Horton, North Scottsdale Real Estate
(Platinum Living Realty)
Tempe Real Estate, Tempe homes for sale, Tempe Park Place on Broadway, 2016 E. Hammond Dr. #104, Tempe, AZ 85282, Tempe Realtor Matt Horton480-227-3311 www.TheHortonTeam.comINVESTORS...Looking for a GREAT updated property with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths in a great little enclave in Tempe called Park Place on Broadway??  Easiest rental, desired community with Cobblestone Streets BUILT in 2000!   Tenant must rent back from buyer  until MAY 2018!  Incredible Investment Opportunity!  Built in Tenants until May 2018!  Parents of ASU, lock this up for next year!  4 bedroom/3 bath home makes this a cash flow Opportunity!!  All the upgrades/updating has been done for you...a true turn-key place! Bike to ASU or short hop to 60 or 10 freeway with 101 only a couple miles away. 4 parking spots: one car ga...
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By Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ, HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN
(Value Added Service, 602-620-2699)
Looking for something diferent to do?   Plan to attend the 4th Annual Beer Olympics!    Sponsored by New Times, the event will be held at Tempe Marketplace at the District Stage.   There's plenty of time to form your team before this event.  Make sure to create a themed costume for prizes.  Search for tickets here.  August 18, 2017,  8 - 11 pm Enjoy  SOME of the games:  Flip cup races Corn HoleGiant Beer PongJenga Make sure to get a scorecard as each game offers points for playing.  Awards are for Triathalon, Decathalon, and make sure to dress up as there's an award for Team Costume! So plan your designated driver, your costume, and come out the 4th Annual Beer Olympics, Tempe Marketplace, 8/18/17.  Sponsored by Tempe Marketplace and the New Times.  Here's a look at the 2015 Beer Olympi...
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By Brian Dunshie, Realtor - Arizona Biltmore,Arcadia,Paradise Valley
(Russ Lyon | Sotheby's International Realty)
Thinking of buying in Downtown Tempe? There's nothing on the market as amazing as Sienna Court Lofts - call us for a tour. Find details at https://ArizonaParadiseLiving.com/sienna_court_lofts.htm  Welcome to Sienna Court Lofts : A Modern enclave, of nine custom designed town homes, developed by Rhombus LLC.  Located within the walk friendly Ash neighborhood within the desirable downtown Tempe. The Loft residences at SCL are a contemporary interpretation of the style and craftsmanship of the Arts & Crafts movement from a century ago. From the brick red and grey architectural masonry walls, to the accents of galvanized metal, aluminum and stainless steel, low maintenance  and timeless design are the assets of the exterior.    Vertical grain, Douglas Fir, detailed in a Craftsman Style, tri...
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By Chris Dunham, The Real Estate Guy™
(Brokers Hub Realty)
Home for Sale in Tempe - Tempe Homes with 5 BedroomsLooking for a 5 bedroom home For Sale in Tempe? Look no further! This Tempe Home is located just off McClintock and Guadalupe and is located within the Kyrene School District. This single level Tempe Home for Sale has 5 large bedrooms as well as 2 full bathrooms.  The home has gone through upgrades over the last few years, which includes granite counter tops, updated and upgraded kitchen and bathroom cabinetry. The home has mature landscaping front and back and is over 2,100 square feet. Did I mention the 2 car garage? Yep, has that as well. Priced at a cool $349,900, reach out today to arrange your exclusive showing by calling 1-855-RLS8GUY or online at Chris@RLS8GUY.com  
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By Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers, Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty
(Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area)
While the number of homes "under water" in Tempe is significantly less than just a few years ago, some homeowners who purchased just before the "crash" that started in 2007 are still in a position where they owe more on their home than will be forthcoming from proceeds of a sale of the home. If you need to sell your home, and you are in this situation, a Short Sale is one solution to this situation. By definition a Short Sale is a regular resale with one distinct and significant difference. The agreement of your lender(s) to accept less than the balance owed on the loan(s). Whether or not you meet the other "requirements" of your lender(s) such as a "valid" hardship can only be determined by consultation with a skilled and experienced professional. There should be no upfront charge for ...
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