Gilbert has seen a slow down in the housing market and sales prices decline over the last several months. There has been stiff competition from builders which is hurting the resale market. Builders are offering large incentives which is putting price pressure on the resale market in addition to the increasing inventory levels. Homes prices in Gilbert have depreciated 13% from 2006 to 2007. Gilbert's resale inventory level is continuing to see a slight decrease and is currently at 2,300 active listings in which the average days has also decreased to 115 days. The good news for Gilbert - The median sales price is $265,000, down from $327,000 which is great news for buyer's affordability. There are a lot of opportunites for buyer's out there right now. It's a great time to purchase a home ... 06/20/2008

Here are some of the nicest and newest home on the market in Gilbert, AZ.  The nice homes that are priced well and are not short sales, go quickly so if you see something you like, give me a call.        3 bedroom, 2 bath, 3 car garage.  Vaulted ceilings, gorgeous backyard.  1820 sq feet, listed at $239,000.               4 Bedrooms upstairs and a Den downstairs. Granite countertops and mountain views.  2532 sq ft, offered at $325,000.             This gorgeous home has 5 bedrooms, travertine tile, and plantation shutters.  Backyard has built in BBQ and a fenced pool.  Over 2900 sq ft for $369,000.             This home is in Agritopia, one of the best communities of Gilbert.  With 7 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, this includes a guest house in the back.  Main home has wood floors, shutters, stai... 06/20/2008

The question I keep getting lately seems to be:  "Just how affordable has Gilbert become?"  Gilbert Arizona has become known as one of the best surburban communities in the Phoenix area.  Low crime, high ranking schools, friendly communities, all converge into a great reputation.  And now that the tide has turned and buyers have the upper hand, many are wondering "How good are the deals now?"  "Is now the time to buy a home in Gilbert, AZ?"  I'll let you see for yourself.  My most typical buyer wants a 3 to 4 bedroom home, somewhere in the 2000 square foot range, in a great community.  Here's a slice of what's available now.   This home is a Short Sale opportunity.  It's 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, on a cul de sac.  It's listed at $200,000.               This home has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, r... 06/18/2008

Gilbert is a lovely suburb of Phoenix, Arizona and considered by many to be the best mix of affordability, low crime, family friendly, with easy access to downtown. But it's still part of Arizona and summertime in Arizona means HOT HOT HOT!  So what are the Top 5 Things To Do In Gilbert, AZ, even when it feels like an oven? As always, I start with food.  You gotta check out Joe's Farm Grill.  Great food with a retro feel, it's built in the middle of the organic fields that supply the yumminess.  HUGE trees, misters, and lots of green grass make it comfortable even in the heat of summer.  Get out of your cave, uh house, and enjoy the outdoors again.    Gilbert has a brand new mall, the San Tan Village .  My favorite thing to do there is take the kids to an early matinee movie at the Hark... 06/13/2008

Gilbert Arizona Homes For anybody who is thinking about buying a home in the Gilbert AZ real estate market, I have compiled some data that may help with your decision making.  Gilbert, Arizona Area Code: 480 County: Maricopa Zip Codes 85233 85234 85295 85296 85297 85298 85299 Population: 157,616 Population Growth: 43.6% Residents per square mile Population Density: 3,667 Median Age: 30 years Median Income: $80,457 Cost of Living Index: 112 Unemployment Rate: 3.8% Recent Job Growth: 2.2% Future Job Growth: 120.3% Democrat: 42.3% Republican: 56.9% Independent (others): 0.7% Median Home Age: 7 years Median Home Value: $288,000 Expenditures per pupil $4,030 Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19 Students/Librarian: 411 Students/Counselor: 1,096  If you need any other information about Gilbert Arizona Home... 06/13/2008

In a previous post I wrote about all the benefits of buying a vacation or second home in Gilbert Arizona, a beautiful suburb of Phoenix, AZ.  In this post I will introduce you to specific communities that fit the vacation or second home nicely here in Gilbert. The first community that comes to mind is Seville Golf and Country Club.  Seville is a gorgeous community in southeast Gilbert, right near the base of the San Tan Mountains.  Homes range from 1200 square feet up to 4000+ square feet and all center around a beautiful green golf course and country club.  The country club is decidedly Arizonan, meaning laid-back and friendly and it is possible to be member of the club and golf course separately.  Check this out for a more in-depth article about Seville. Next there is Trilogy at Power... 06/12/2008

Gilbert Arizona is experiencing a flood of second home buyers, and for very good reason.  This post will discuss the benefits of owning a second home in Gilbert, AZ and another post will discuss some specific communities that work well for vacation homes and second homes. A large percentage of our second home buyers are coming from other countries.  Why?  Well frankly, because our economy sucks rocks currently.  The dollar is weak and buyers from say, Canada (a full 25% of our current buyers) are getting a lot of bang for their buck.  They come with stories of how even the Canadian newspapers are telling people to go invest while they can.  Easy proximity to Phoenix International Airport allows easy access to vacation homes.  The smart buyers are coming to places like Las Vegas, Phoenix... 06/12/2008

Free Women's Self Defense Class - Women's self defense class FREE in Gilbert - Women learn techniques to defend yourself against a potential predator.  Sponsored by United Studios of Self Defense   SATURDAY June 14TH, 2008 3PM - 4PM  ONE on ONE Training Please call ASAP to reserve your spot at the nearest location, this class will fill up quickly!Feel free to forward this email and pass along the information, if needed additional class times will open up. We look foward to seeing you there. What you'll learn Watching your surroundings for vulnerable spots How to pick out unsavory people with bad intentions How to protect yourself with proven statistical defense to not become a statistic yourself What to avoid I challenge you, if you come in for your ONE on ONE and you do not learn somet... 06/11/2008

               Do you know someone who has been annexed into the Town of Gilbert? Or has someone moved into your neighborhood. Please let them know about the Summer Social for Newly-Annexed Neighbors & Newcomers. Please ask them to RSVP to Helga at 503-6767. AS ALWAYS I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST OF LUCK AND HAPPINESS 06/03/2008

  Gilbert Arizona - Real Estate Market   If you're looking at homes for sale in Gilbert AZ trying to find the best deals, you might want to read this... Here's what you'll learn Click on the link to see past blog entries Current Market conditions and How to Use the information to your advantage The best time to buy (long timeframe and short timeframe - I'll explain later) How to beat out other buyers to the best deals out there How to get a free list of bank foreclosures and other distress sales How to best negotiate an offer to get the price that you want (and need) How to get a FREE list of Bank Foreclosures and Other Distress Sales. Many people hear about the foreclosure market and how it can provide great deals on homes. It is no doubt one of the most common way, which investors fin... 06/03/2008

  ATTENTION ALL GILBERT, ARIZONA RESIDENTS...... Time is running out to nominate that great individual that is deserving of a Community Excellence Award Last Chance!  Nominations in 17 categories are sought for The Thirteenth Annual Community Excellence Awards.  The Awards will be presented Friday, October 24, 2008 at Trilogy Golf Club.  Please make your nomination by choosing the appropriate category and completing the attached form.  Return the form and a narrative describing the nominee's contributions to the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 527, Gilbert AZ 85299-0527 or fax to (480)892-1980.  Nominations will be accepted through June 2, 2008.  Call (480)892-0056 or visit www.gilbertaz.com for information.     05/30/2008

  Gilbert Arizona - Real Estate Market   If you're looking at homes for sale in Gilbert AZ trying to find the best deals, you might want to read this... Here's what you'll learn Click on the link to see past blog entries Current Market conditions and How to Use the information to your advantage The best time to buy (long timeframe and short timeframe - I'll explain later) How to beat out other buyer's to the best deals out there How to get a free list of bank foreclosures and other distress sales How to best negotiate an offer to get the price that you want (and need) Beat out other buyers to hot new listings in Gilbert AZ. Finding the perfect home is not an easy task. It's not easy for the average home buyer to find these elusive deals that everyone talks about because by the time they... 05/24/2008

Gilbert Arizona - Real Estate Market If you're looking at homes for sale in Gilbert AZ trying to find the best deals, you might want to read this... Here's what you'll learn Click on the link to see past blog entries Current Market conditions and How to Use the information to your advantage The best time to buy (long timeframe and short timeframe - I'll explain later) How to beat out other buyer's to the best deals out there How to get a free list of bank foreclosures and other distress sales How to best negotiate an offer to get the price that you want (and need) So, what do I mean by short and long timeframe. Well, short time frame would be to own the house for less than 3 to 4 months (no more than 6 months). This would be the case if you want to flip the house. Long timeframe would b... 05/16/2008

Current Gilbert AZ Real Estate Market Conditions If you're looking at homes for sale in Gilbert AZ trying to find the best deals, you might want to read this.... Here's what you'll learn Current Market conditions and How to Use the information to your advantage  The best time to buy (long timeframe and short timeframe - I'll explain later) How to beat out other buyer's to the best deals out there How to get a free list of bank foreclosures and other distress sales How to best negotiate an offer to get the price that you want (and need) Let me start by Giving you the most recent numbers from April of 2008. Currently we have about: Active Listings -     2315 Active w/Contingencies - 115Pending Home Sales - 387Properties Sold (April) - 282Avg. Sales Price - $280,898 If you look at these nu... 05/11/2008

SORRY for the short notice -As always Gilbert, Arizona makes an effort to keep its Residents involved. They are holding a Gilbert Environmental Forum and want our input...The more involved residents are in their community the stronger, safer and better the community is. So be a part of your town/city today!!!EVENT: Gilbert Environmental ForumWHEN: Thursday, May 8, 2008 @6:30 p.m.WHERE: Council ChambersGilbert Municipal Center50 E. Civic Center Drive, GilbertYour ideas and opinions are needed to help grow a green community.  Attend an important forum that will help develop Gilbert's blueprint for water and energy conservation and air quality.  Experts will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. Please do not pass up this opportunity to be a part of a process that will af... 05/06/2008

Oprah Winfrey - a multi-billionaire and one of the most generous people in the world-featured The Secrettwice on her show. She wanted to become an entrepreneur.  Oprah said she'd been using The Secret'sprinciples all her life without knowing it, sometimes seeing her dreams come true almost effortlessly. Jack Canfield, co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and teacher, life coach and motivational speaker, says he arrived at his enviable position in life because he knew and used the principles of The Secret. John Demartini, a former surfer/panhandler who dropped out of school at age 14 because of disabling dyslexia, later learned the philosophy behind The Secretand graduated magna cum laude with a doctoral degree. Others who devoted show time to The Secret include Larry King,... 05/05/2008

Gilbert Real Estate April 2008- List Price vs Sale Price New Listings : 663 Pending Sales: 358 Sold Listings: 273   More..  05/03/2008

What is Finley Farms PTSO About?PTSO stands for Parent Teacher Student Organization. They are a group of individuals that have joined together for the greater good of Finley Farms Elementary School's Community and their members.  Their Role/Goals are simple:•·      Promote the welfare of children at Finley Farms Elementary, in school, home and community•·      Build closer relationships between the school and the parents for the common good of every child•·      Provide funds for extra materials and programs above what the school district has already determined•·      Assist in organizing volunteer programs that will benefit the studentsIf you have a child that attends Finley Farms Elementary, I highly recommend visiting the PTSO website: http://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin/www.fin... 04/29/2008

The following is a great quote.  What we are today is a direct result of extent that we accept responsibility.   "It's been said that the line between childhood and adulthood is crossed when we move from saying "It got lost" to "I lost it." Indeed, being accountable - and understanding and accepting the role our choices play in the things that happen - are crucial signs of emotional and moral maturity. That's why responsibility is one of the main pillars of good character. Many people have been seduced by the Peter Pan philosophy of refusing to grow up and avoiding the burdens implied in being accountable. Yes, responsibility sometimes requires us to do things that are unpleasant or even frightening. It asks us to carry our own weight, prepare and set goals, and exercise the discipline ... 04/24/2008

John Karadsheh, ABR, CRS | Russ Lyon Realty Company | 602-615-0843 876 North Arroyo Lane, Gilbert, AZ Stunning Home In Carol Rae Ranch! 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $375,000 Year Built 1996 Sq Footage 2,222 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size 9,396 sqft HOA/Maint $30 per month DESCRIPTION BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED 3 BEDROOM + DEN, 2,222 SF HOME SHOWS PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP GREAT CURB APPEAL AND ON A PRIME LOT THAT BACKS UP TO THE HUGE COMMUNITY GREENBELT! THE BACKYARD WAS PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED AND FEATURES A SPARKLING PEBBLE-TEC POOL WITH WATER FALL, MATURE CITRUS TREES AND A VEGTABLE GARDEN INSIDE YOU WILL FIND A FORMAL LIVING ROOM, FORMAL DINING ROOM, A CUSTOM BUILT-IN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER IN FAMILY ROOM OPEN TO HUGE KITCHEN WITH GRANITE... 04/23/2008