Cortina is located just east of Gilbert's Power Ranch.  This beautiful master-planned community actually sits just inside the Queen Creek city limits.  Neighborhood amenities include parks, green belt areas, walking trails, and a community pool. Choose from one- and two-story homes in Cortina.  There are homes on easy-care small lots and homes on larger lots with private pools.   There is truly something available for everyone in this fabulous community! Proximity to Power Road makes Cortina very accessible to shopping and services; and employment opportunities abound between the Gateway Airport industrial complex, and the Power Knowledge Center with campuses for Arizona State University, Gilbert-Chandler Community College and East Valley Institute of Technology.  View Cortina Homes for... 09/04/2014

The Queen Creek Arizona Homes real estate market is changing with many new developments, but Queen Creek Horse Properties have remained in very high demand. www.QueenCreekArizonaHomes.com Many of the Horse Property Homes are custom builds and located on acre lots. You will love the freedom of saddling up on your own horse and being able to ride on your own land. The Queen Creek Equestrian properties are family friendly, and welcome all kinds of homeowners. The Equestrian Communities in Queen Creek that offer Horse Property in Queen Creek are extremely well kept and provide homeowners with easy access to their stables. Residents have access to recreational centers, community pools, and numerous trails as well. Queen Creek Horse Properties have plenty of open space. Many people have foun... 09/04/2014

Villages At Queen Creek We are happy to announce that we have a just finished our new website featuring homes for sale in The Villages at Queen Creek.  If you are looking for a golf course community in Queen Creek you should definitely look at this beautiful community.   Golf homes in Villages at Queen Creek have great views  and the community has many desireable amenities. If you are looking for a community with walk and bike paths, a community center and a large community pool, this is it!  This new website can be viewed at: www.dianaknowsthevalley.com These listings in The Villages at Queen Creek are coming directly from the MLS and are updated by the minute. You will find The Villages at Queen Creek real estate, a special search for The Villages at Queen Creek bank owned homes and ... 09/04/2014

The Internet is a great resource—one that has helped reinvent many processes, and made our personal and financial lives easier and less stressful. Getting a home loan is one area where this is especially true. Through working with an online lender rather than a lender at a brick and mortar location, getting a mortgage today can be significantly more convenient than in years past. Using the Internet and online communications to get a loan means you can apply, qualify and be approved for a mortgage, all from the convenience of your own home or office. You don’t need to take time off from work or travel to a bank for time-consuming appointments. Instead you can work with an online lender from your home on your schedule. What’s an online lender? An online lender is a mortgage company that c... 09/03/2014

STUNNING 7 BEDROOM HOME FOR SALE IN QUEEN CREEK This amazing home offers 7 bedrooms and 4 full baths. Master bedroom is located on the first floor with a huge walk in closet. There is one additional bedroom downstairs with a full bath right next to it. 5 large bedrooms located upstairs. 2 large lofts upstairs. One of the lofts already has double doors and would make a great theatre room. 2 laundry rooms!One downstairs and one upstairs. Beautiful kitchen with upgraded cabinets and upgraded granite counter-tops, stainless steel appliances, double oven, gas range, and walk-in pantry. 8 foot doors. Rv gate! Nice over sized lot with room for a pool. Located in a culdesac. This home is priced at $80 a sqft! Hurry and come get it!If you would like to schedule a showing today, give me a call! O... 09/02/2014

Rents are rising across the nation, but that isn’t stopping more and more people from making the choice to rent rather than own. Sure, many feel burned by the housing crisis, but what are people who choose to rent giving up? Here’s a list of all the people who take a cut of the money you spend on rent. Landlord This one’s obvious. Your landlord owns the roof over your head. The simple math is: your check goes into your landlord’s pocket and your landlord puts that money toward equity and improvements on the property. He or she has the right to sell, lease or transfer that property as long as it’s in accordance with your lease. You don’t have to pay to maintain the building—hooray!—but you also take nothing with you when you move on to the next place. Rental Agency As the middlemen betwe... 09/02/2014

Buying a home can be confusing, especially for first-time buyers who have never been through the process before. One frequently misunderstood area is closing costs. Many buyers don’t know what to expect or how much they will have to pay. Here is some important information that may help you prepare. What is Included in Closing Costs? Closing costs include all of the expenses and fees associated with buying a home. They may be charged by the lender or other third parties for services rendered. This list outlines some of the most typical costs and when they are due. Mortgage application fees or loan origination fees: The lender charges this fee to process the loan application. It may be paid prior to or at closing by the buyer. Inspection fee: This is the cost of the home inspection charge... 08/31/2014

9510 W Golddust Drive Queen Creek, AZ 85142 Ranch Style Horse Property- Queen Creek, AZ Home   Virtual Tour   Photo Gallery   Property Map   Financing   Request Showing   Contact Me   Danielle Pace Mobile: 480-521-0966: Office: 480-521-0966: Website: Visit Website Price : $380,000.00 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 3.00 Square Foot : 2,860 Lot Size : 34,848 sq.ft. County : Maricopa Property Type : Single Family Year Built : 2003 MLS Number : 5162598 click for more information and pictures Property Description Horse Lovers Paradise at its finest in this spacious single story home. Situated on a 34,848 square foot lot home is located in desirable Goldmine Mountain Equestrian community with easy access to the bridle paths and breathtaking views of San Tan Mountains. Hop on your horse and ride ju... 08/31/2014

This Week The Median list price in Queen Creek and San Tan Valley AZ this week is $209,631.  The 1090 properties have been on the market for an average of 112 days.  The Market Action index (MAI) has been trending down lately, while days-on-market is climbing, providing mostly bearish signs for the market. Supply and Demand The market has started cooling and prices have recently plateaued.  Since we're in the Seller's zone, watch for changes in MAI.  If the Mai resumes it's climb, prices will likely follow suit.  If the MAI drops consistently or falls onto the Buyer's zone, watch for downward pressure on prices. The Celtic Connection Team at Solutions Real Estate has a website featuring homes specifically in Queen Creek AZ (includes San Tan Valley). The website can be viewed at http://w... 08/30/2014

Come visit us and view this amazing home!! This 5 Beds/4 Baths, 4100+ square foot home is located within a prestigious golf course community. This home boasts an upstairs loft, upgraded kitchen cabinets, granite counters, kitchen island, breakfast bar and open floor plan. You will not disappointed with this huge family room that opens to the new pool installed in 2010. Two staircases are a must for this ample property. The master bedroom is located upstairs and features a private balcony overlooking the pool, dual vanities and separate tub and shower. There is a bedroom located downstairs which is perfect for overnight or extended stay guests and serves as a second master bedroom, complete with sitting area and private bath. This home can accommodate large numbers and/or extended famil... 08/29/2014

2014 Queen Creek High School Football Schedule -- Queen Creek Arizona Note: Games typically begin at 7:00 PM 08/22/14:  Home: Poston Butte (San Tan Valley AZ)08/29/14:  Home: Highland (Gilbert AZ) 09/12/14:  Away: Show Low (Show Low AZ) 09/19/14:  Home: McClintock (Tempe AZ) 09/26/14:  Away: Higley (Gilbert AZ) 10/02/14:  Home: Saguaro (Scottsdale AZ) 10/10/14:  Away: South Mountain (Phoenix AZ) 10/17/14:  Home: Williams Field (Gilbert AZ) 10/24/14:  Away: Apache Junction (Apache Junction AZ) 10/31/14:  Away: Bradshaw Mountain (Prescott Valley AZ) This 2014 Football Schedule is provided as a courtesy by local Real Estate Agent Eric Crane.  The schedule is deemed accurate but not guaranteed -- please verify through the local school. 2014 Queen Creek High School Football Schedule -- Queen... 08/28/2014

Shopping for a new home can be an exciting and rewarding experience. By finding a property that perfectly fits your wants and needs, you have a unique opportunity to improve your lifestyle, and maybe even make a few dreams come true. However, as with any important decision, you don’t want to approach the situation blindly. Thankfully, you don’t have to; in addition to advice from your realtor and lender, there are several online tools that can help turn your home shopping experience into a veritable guided walk in the park. After all, we live in the digital age, so we may as well take advantage of our digital resources. Digital resources such as… 1. Google Earth/Google Maps If you want to get a feel for an area without having to actually drive out and visit it, there really isn’t a bett... 08/28/2014

Securing a mortgage is a big step—exciting and rewarding, but possibly daunting for first-time home buyers. It involves repaying a lot of money over a long period of time. Many consumers are wary about participating in the lending process after the real estate crash of 2008. However, unless you are one of the very few people who can buy a property outright with cash, you’re going to need a mortgage. Let’s look at some ways to get secure lending from a trustworthy source. Mortgage Lenders vs. Mortgage Brokers There is a difference between mortgage lenders and brokers. Mortgage lenders secure funds using their own money from traditional sources, while mortgage brokers provide loans with funds from other sources. A warehouse line of credit (credit offered by a financial institution to a mo... 08/26/2014

Understanding how to find and finance the perfect home for you Buying a house requires a lot of time and effort, but these 10 steps can help make the home buying process manageable and help you make the best decisions possible. Step 1: Start Your Research Early As soon as you can, start reading Web sites, newspapers, and magazines that have real estate listings. Make a note of particular homes you are interested in and see how long they stay on the market. Also, note any changes in asking prices. This will give you a sense of the housing trends in specific areas. Step 2: Determine How Much House You Can Afford Lenders generally recommend that people look for homes that cost no more than three to five times their annual household income if the home buyers plan to make a 20% down payment ... 08/26/2014

When looking for a new home in Queen Creek, you want to find a school where your kids will be happy and safe—all while receiving a great education. But it’s hard to know exactly how to find a great learning environment that’s the right fit for your children. We’ll help you figure out which questions to ask so that you can all celebrate when your kids get on the bus for the first day at their new school. The Online Search in Queen Creek First, let’s talk about how to search for the right school. Be sure to look at the school district’s website and that of the specific schools your children might be attending. Then check out these helpful sites: Greatschools.org provides in-depth info on elementary, middle and high schools test scores, class size and parent reviews. It’s a good place to s... 08/25/2014

Shop the QC and support local Queen Creek businesses! When you decide to do your shopping in Queen Creek, you are also supporting community programming, services, and amenities such as local parks, recreations programs, public safety and more! Queen Creek is growing and there have been many new retails stores and restaurants popping up all over the place. With so many options available, shopping and eating locally is super easy and convenient! Invest your money where you live and by doing so you will support your neighborhood businesses and help to create a thriving community! Shop the QC Map of Local Queen Creek Businesses List of Local Queen Creek Businesses for Shop the QC     If you own a local Queen Creek business, and you are not already registered as a member of Shop the QC, the... 08/25/2014

Emperor Estates is a New Home Community    in Queen Creek AZ by DR. Horton Homes     Emperor Estates is a new home community in the fast rising city of Queen Creek AZ by home builder Dr. Horton Homes.     Located in an ideal location on Emperor Blvd & Rittenhouse Rd., Emperor Estates features 69 new homes for sale starting from $277,800.     There are one and two story homes available and 8 floor plans to choose from that range from 2,384-4,476 square feet.   The smallest floorplan ‘Dartmouth’ is a cozy one story spanning 2,384 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a 2 car garage.   The largest floorplans is ‘Duke’, which is a very spacious two story home with 4,476 square feet of living space packed with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a 2 car garage.   Emperor Estates Queen Creek A... 08/22/2014

This Week: The median list price in Queen Creek, Az this week is $205,000.  The 1090 properties have been on the market for an average of 111 days.  With inventory and days=on-market basically unchanged and the Market Action Index increasing, the market is not sending strong directional signal for the near-term outlook. Supply and Demand: The market has started cooling and prices have recently plateaued.  Since we're in the Seller's zone, watch for changes in MAI.  If the MAI resumes it's climb, prices will likely follow suit.  If the MAI Drops consistently or falls into the Buyer's zone,  watch for downward pressure on prices.   One of the nicest homes in Queen Creek Arizona. Watch the Video of this home by clicking on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fyu7s7IPTrQ   Spectacula... 08/21/2014

If you’re ready to enter the exciting new frontier of home ownership, one of your first steps will be to save up for a down payment that’s right for your budget and desired home. Even before scouting neighborhoods or finding a lender, starting a savings plan will put you in a much better position to buy your dream home. The general wisdom goes that new homeowners should save 5-20% of a home’s total sale price to put down for an initial payment. One thing to note is that if your down payment is less than 20%, you will be subject to private or public mortgage insurance payments. However, a 20% down payment simply isn’t affordable for some families. Get acquainted with a realistic number for you by visiting a mortgage calculator and plugging in your own current income stats.  Also, if you ... 08/21/2014

The first stop on your Google search was probably Wikipedia’s very technical definition of escrow: a. An arrangement made under contractual provisions between transacting parties, whereby an independent trusted third party receives and disburses money or documents for the transacting parties, with the timing of such disbursement by the third party dependent on the fulfillment of contractually agreed conditions by the transacting parties, or b. An account established by a broker, under the provisions of license law, for the purpose of holding funds on behalf of the broker’s principal or some other person until the consummation or termination of a transaction; or, c. A trust account held in the borrower’s name to pay obligations such as property taxes and insurance premiums. In English Di... 08/20/2014