Stripping foreclosed homes in Phoenix has been a booming business over the last few years. You didn't have to look any further than Craig's List to see that people were taking more than their personal property out of their foreclosed home(s). In this case, a real estate agent has been convicted. Realtors should know better. http://www.azfamily.com/news/local/86708257.html Dean and Sonia Carver United Brokers Group, Agent/Owners #1 Team - Over 198 Homes Sold in the last 24 months Carver Home Team Founders Million Dollar Guild Member Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist Certified Distressed Property Expert -- 100% success rate in 2009 Bank of America Preferred REO Broker Email: sonia@carverht.com O: 480.710.4608 M: 480.612.1048 F: 480.760.2371 Coventry Tempe, Warner Ranch, Warner Ra... 03/07/2010

Ahwatukee is the type of place that you see in post cards and magazines, and it is the place to be if you want to be close to the city, yet far enough so that you can feel the peace and quiet of all the natural wonders that surround this community.  You can enjoy the peaceful surroundings, natural wonders and spectacular views when you are tucked away in the second story of your home. Some of the words that come to mind when you go take a look at some of the two story houses for sale in Ahwatukee AZ are grand, spectacular, breathtaking, and much more, especially when you are on the second story and you have a view of the mountains, and you are looking over at Wonder Rift, Phoenix South Park, the Sonoran Desert or the Phoenix Metro Area below. If you have a family with children, you know... 03/04/2010

An urban village located close to Phoenix, Ahwatukee is one of the best places where you can live. Homebuyers looking for some interesting options in the Phoenix area can find great choices in homes for sale in Ahwatukee. An L-shaped bedroom community, Ahwatukee offers some of the best facilities. Fine shops, boutiques and marvelous restaurants serve the residents of the community. Ahwatukee has some of the best schools, so you can be assured about the education of your children. The best time to enjoy the lovely weather of Ahwatukee is from October to May when the rest of the country braces itself for winter. You can have a lovely time shopping at the Farmer's Market for some regional produce. Residents also attend some lovely concerts at the community parks and art and crafts festival... 03/02/2010

This week has seen a lot of activity at trustee's sale for luxury homes in the Phoenix metro area. There were some amazing homes sold at auction in Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, along with many that were simply taken back by the bank. Canyon Verde in Ahwatukee saw its first foreclosure and there are several homes in pre-foreclosure in Eagle Ridge. It's interesting to wonder how many of these were lost short sale opportunities. We've seen several agents marketing themselves as luxury home marketing specialists and we hold that designation as well, along with being million dollar guild members. When it comes to luxury home short sales however, that's only part of the arsenal. Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) is the premier training and designation that consumers need to be l... 02/25/2010

At Ahwatukee The Foothills, the word of the day is ‘Welcome'. These communities are where ‘people' people go to live. Not only are the homes voluminous and cozy, but they are close to the school districts.  Walking the kids to school has never been as enticing as it is here, where your neighbors will quickly become best friends. Often referred to as ‘The World's Largest Cul-de-sac', Ahwatukee is pleasantly isolated from a saturation of access points, making Ahwatukee The Foothills real estate very desirable. The winter months are relatively mild here. With highs averaging 67 degrees in January, golf and other outdoor activities are available year-round. These activities could include days spent at the adjacent South Mountain Park, the largest city park in the United States. Formerly the... 02/16/2010

Ahwatukee is one of the best places that you can call home. Located in the suburbs of Phoenix, it is an urban village that offers great facilities and a wonderful lifestyle. With the sun shining in the community for about 340 days in a year you would love to own of the houses with swimming pools in Ahwatukee AZ. There are several events hosted in Ahwatukee like the Charity Golf Tournament, Festival of Lights, The Annual Holiday Party and many more. Ahwatukee has some of the finest golf courses like the Foothills Golf Club, The Lakes Golf Course and the Phantom Horse Golf Club to further your outdoors lifestyle. If you love hiking or have a nerve for mountain biking, then Ahwatukee is just the right place to be. With the South Mountain Park bordering the northern part of the community, A... 02/09/2010

LOVE this market! We bought mustard greens, pesticide free tomatoes, grapefruit, lemons, fresh tabouli salad and homemade tamales today! It's a must for all Ahwatukee residents, but it's so close for Ahwatukee Custom and Ahwatukee Equestrian residents! AHWATUKEE FARMERS MARKET Date: Sundays, Year Round MarketHours: 8:00am - 11 am (July - mid Oct)  9am-1pm (Mid Oct-April)  8am-12Noon (May-June) Location: on 4700 East Warner Road, Phoenix, Az 85044 (just west of 48th St.)(Ahwatukee Community Swim and Tennis Center parking lot)Features: May include fresh, local, and seasonal produce, herbs, flowers, locally made jams, jellies, salsas, fresh baked breads, a selection of local arts and crafts. Free admission, free adjacent parking. Also available at this market: Easy credit card shopping! On... 02/07/2010

One of the most desirable communities of Arizona, Ahwatukee is more than what is written about it. Located in the outskirts of Phoenix it is an urban village that gives some of the best housing opportunities to the residents. You can find numerous affordable single story homes in Ahwatukee AZ that will fulfill your needs. With sunshine brightening the life of the residents for almost 340 days in the year, there are several activities that you can enjoy in the area. The community has a great schooling system in the Kyrene School District for grades K-8. So you can be assured about the education of your child. The community has several hiking, biking and cycling trails and is considered as a haven for mountain bikers and cyclists, especially with the South Mountain Park located towards th... 02/05/2010

AHWATUKEE FARMERS MARKET Date: Sundays, Year Round MarketHours: 8:00am - 11 am (July - mid Oct)  9am-1pm (Mid Oct-April)  8am-12Noon (May-June) Location: on 4700 East Warner Road, Phoenix, Az 85044 (just west of 48th St.)(Ahwatukee Community Swim and Tennis Center parking lot)Features: May include fresh, local, and seasonal produce, herbs, flowers, locally made jams, jellies, salsas, fresh baked breads, a selection of local arts and crafts. Free admission, free adjacent parking. Also available at this market: Easy credit card shopping! One credit card charge can pay for all your purchases from the vendors! Find out more at the information booth! Visa/MasterCard, Quest Card, AZFMNP* Has Voted the Ahwatukee Farmer's Market the 2009 Best Farmer's Market For Grazing (That's free food sampli... 02/05/2010

If you are looking for a quiet community close to Phoenix that has some great houses then check out the homes for sale in Ahwatukee. An excellent community that can be called as an urban village, Ahwatukee is actually a part of Phoenix and has some of the best facilities. Well-known among mountain bikers and cyclists for its excellent trails, Ahwatukee has some of the best golf courses and you can have views of gorgeous landscapes. The location of the community, keeps you close to a range of interesting places of visit. The lovely sunshine all around the year will never let you stay indoors. You can enjoy hiking at the lovely South Mountain Park bordering the northern parts of the community. Within the community you can find several places to enjoy like the Polar Ice, ice skating rink o... 02/01/2010

A lot of people complain about different generations: the boomers, generation X, generation me, etc. etc. Look at the article to see what a wonderful difference a group of 6 and 7 year olds are making in Ahwatukee. Different kids in our son's class at Cerritos Elementary decided they wanted to make a difference and help people in Haiti. They did thing individually and collectively to raise money and it never crossed their minds that they wouldn't succeed. We could all take a note out of their book! Arizona Republic Article: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2010/01/26/20100126ar-haiti0129.html Dean and Sonia Carver United Brokers Group, Agent/Owners #1 Team - Over 125 Homes Sold in the last 12 months Carver Home Team Founders Million Dollar Guild Member Certified Luxury Home Market... 01/30/2010

New market data for Arizona courtesy of ARMLS and The Arizona Republic. http://www.azcentral.com/video/#/News/New+Housing+Numbers/40280768001/35150280001/62273804001 Key Points: 93,000 units sold in 2009 -- a record. Homes are moving, but over 1/2 of the inventory was bank owned. Short sales jumped from 2% of sales in '08 to over 14% of sales in '09. Over 50,000 homes in Arizona currently in various stages of foreclosure. Prices appear to be stablizing -- more activity expected in middle range (200-500k) in 2010.   United Brokers Group, Agent/Owners #1 Team - Over 125 Homes Sold in the last 12 months Carver Home Team Founders Million Dollar Guild Member Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist Certified Short Sale Consultant Bank of America Preferred REO Broker Email: sonia@carverht.c... 01/25/2010

Situated at the outskirts of the Phoenix Metro and commanding a presence all its own is the affluent community of Ahwatukee.  Set apart from the rest of the city via its prime location (it's bordered on the east by I-10, the Gila River Indian Community to the south, and the north is flanked by the vast expanse of South Mountain), the seclusion of this southernmost urban village from the rest of the city allows it to maintain a vibe and character all its own.  Along with its marked personality, this "world's largest cul-de-sac," as it has been called, boasts quite the inventory of Ahwatukee realty, with many homes positioned on premiere hillside lots, offering substantial mountain views, or backing directly up to South Mountain Regional Park 01/21/2010

  Today we received another call from yet again another potential seller who wants to short sell their home, but they're only a week out from the foreclosure date. One week simply isn't enough time to get the property listed, get the necessary paperwork turned in and get the bank to push out the foreclosure date. WHY DID THEY WAIT? The majority of the calls we receive when people are only one week out from the foreclosure date are from people who were waiting on a loan mod, only to have be turned down by the bank. KEY POINTS A short sale has much less impact to your credit than foreclosure, period! DON'T WAIT! You don't need to wait for an answer on a loan mod to start your paperwork for a short sale with an agent. Arizona is a non-recourse state. (It's not a guaranteed pass go for free... 01/20/2010

OPEN Today, Sunday, January 17, 2010, 12-3:00 pm -- call for gate code -- 480.710.4608 3,852 sq. ft., 4 bd, 3.5 ba, pool, spa, Offered at only: $589,900  Enjoy resort-style living every day with this private paradise located in divine Ahwatukee! Hillside lot offers built-in BBQ center, outside fireplace, oversized covered patio with overhead ceiling fans, refreshing pool with rock water feature, cozy spa & large grassy play area. Live in luxury with unique ceiling details, extravagant stone walls, upgraded lighting & beautiful travertine floors. This high-end kitchen will have people talking! --Granite, travertine backsplash, huge island, SS appliances, breakfast bar, built-in desk & more! Romantic master suite features fireplace, spa tub, sitting nook, private exit to yard & spacious c... 01/17/2010

Desert Foothills homes for sale are now being featured on our luxury home website www.AzLuxuryLiving.com Some of the great features of the Foothills Ahwatukee community are the golf courses, mountain views, proximity to the freeways, schools, shopping, and so much more. In addition to all of the information we have on Desert Foothills homes for sale we are also providing Ahwatukee properties for you to search such as Ahwatukee Short Sale Homes, Ahwatukee Foreclosure homes, and Ahwatukee Golf Course homes. We specialize in "view" properties. You will also have the ability to search Ahwatukee resale homes with the click of a mouse. We are also providing numerous ways to search the entire Arizona MLS. Whether you are searching by city, by map location, or even by specific subdivision www.a... 01/14/2010

It's peak golf season in Arizona right now and typically, it's quite expensive. If you're coming down for a visit, or know someone in the area, pass this along. Prices are down and there are good discounts. There was a recent article in the Arizona Republic about a gentleman who was able to play the Arizona Biltmore course for $55. That's better than 50% off regular rates! Go to golfnow.com to see discounted tee times. There are lots of economy busters. Check out some of these: I saw 50-60% discounts at The Ocotillo Golf Resort in Chandler (Troon managed course and a really nice restaurant - Bernard's) One of my favorites (Foothills Club West in Ahwatukee) has rounds for only $29.99! The Ahwatukee Country Club has rounds discounted for 25%. Play this course on a Friday and then go insid... 01/14/2010

Ahwatukee condos for sale are now being featured on our luxury home website www.AzLuxuryLiving.com Some of the great features of the Ahwatukee community are the golf courses, mountain views, proximity to the freeways, schools, shopping, and so much more. In addition to all of the information we have on Ahwatukee condos for sale we are also providing Ahwatukee properties for you to search such as Ahwatukee Short Sale Homes, Ahwatukee Foreclosure homes, and Ahwatukee Golf Course homes. We specialize in "view" properties. You will also have the ability to search Ahwatukee resale homes with the click of a mouse. We are also providing numerous ways to search the entire Arizona MLS. Whether you are searching by city, by map location, or even by specific subdivision www.azmapsearch.com will ma... 01/13/2010

I can't believe it!   I held an open house this afternoon at one of our amazing listings in Ahwatukee Custom Estates.  I thought I'd have a leisurely afternoon so I brought some work along.  I half expected a visitor or two because i knew that the Arizona Cardinal vs Green Bay Packers playoff game was scheduled to begin around 2pm AZ time and I was just getting started around 1pm.   BOY was I wrong!   I had a total of 14 visitors in 2 hours!!    Here's the link to the property that I held open.  Check out the virtual tour: http://www.12239warpaint.com/   Don't believe the Debbie Downers out there that say this housing market isn't moving.  There are buyers ready and looking to get a great home in this area!  I have 5 new buyers to work with that are looking in Ahwatukee Custom Estates a... 01/10/2010

The Phoenix/Metro area has many cities to live in. Each of these cities provide several different lifestyles to fit your needs. We at Solutions Real Estate have created a website dedicated to homes for sale in Ahwatukee, Arizona. Ahwatukee is a beautiful city located minutes from downtown Phoenix. This city offers the flexibilty of being  close to many activities that help to complete your home buying experience.   The website we've created for you allows you to view several different buying options. You can view luxury properties for sale, golf course real estate, and townhomes for sale all from the comfort of your own home. Use the site to explore the area and get to know the city surrounding your property choice. There is information on local schools, HOA, and other communities locat... 12/01/2009