Peach season is coming to Arizona! May 2, 2008 begins peach season at Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek Arizona. There are peach pancake breakfasts, sampling pavilions, demonstrations by chefs and plenty of peaches for picking. Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30am to 5pm until May 31st. They have been growing peaches for about 40 years and all the peaches at the farm are organic. The farm is closed during the week to allow fruit to ripen for the following weekend. This is an event in Arizona that is waited for fondly every year.  Want more details call 480-987-3100. 04/27/2008

Here is an interesting article from the East Valley Tribune- Q.C. resident's proposal would tackle blight. In the Maricopa County portion of Queen Creek that makes up a majority of the town limits, there were 247 foreclosures between January 2007 and January 2008. There are currently 281 houses in foreclosure in the same area, according to real estate data analyst Tom Ruff with Glendale-based Information Market.Queen Creek resident Chris Clark is proposing an HOA Congress to try help combat the problems realated to the high number of forclosures including weeds, green pools and vandalism.If you take a drive down any street in the Valley- it is not hard to pick out the homes that have been abandoned- the homes are overgrown with weeds.  04/23/2008

We all wonder when is this market going to get better?  The truth is the market is picking up again.  I have been noticing more homes in the Queen Creek area being sold.  Our problem is we have so much inventory that we can't seem to catch up.  So if you are trying to sale your house be patient it will happen!  If you are in the market for a home, this is the time to buy.  Their are so many great deals out there.  Take advantage of them and go buy you the house of your dreams.  04/15/2008

There are currently 324 foreclosure homes available in Queen Creek with 2 homes below 73,000- UNBELIEVABLE!   MLS Records show that 2089 homes are for sale right now in Queen Creek, with many of those in preforeclosure status.  What does that mean for you?  This is your chance to buy homes at rock bottom CRAZY LOW prices.  Are you looking for a new home?  Your first home? Or simply to start investing for your future?   This is your opportunity- don't let it pass you by!  Dawn Workman, MBA, Realtor ~~~~~~~~~~~~~DPR Realty, LLC~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 480-540-8100  04/12/2008

The current real estate market conditions favor the buyer at this time.  As of April 2, there are 2091 single family homes for sale in Queen Creek. There are 390 pending sales and 232 homes were SOLD in  Mar 2008.  The highest priced home to sell was $615,000, located in Montelena- this is a 5765 sqft basement home built by Beazer Homes.  The lowest price home sold for $76,400,  1168 sqft, located in Subdivision of Superstition Views.      The current absorbtion rate of single family homes (inventory of homes) for Queen Creek is 9 months.           In Mar 2008 the median single family home price in Queen Creek was $177,372 compared to $257,710 in March 2007 a decrease of 31%. 04/02/2008

After doing some research and looking at pending homes in various sub divisions in Queen Creek Pinal County it got me curious due to the large number  of pending homes that kept popping up in each of the five neighborhoods I checked, so I ran some numbers and this is what I found based on the percentage of Pending Homes to Active homes.Phoenix       8%Scottsdale       7%Tempe        11%Chandler       14%Mesa        11%Gilbert        12%Queen Creek Maricopa County  13%Queen Creek Pinal County   20%This says to me that this market is all about affordability right now as that area is viewed as a so called bad to sell in within the real estate world, however it is affordable and performing almost twice as good as some of the areas considered better.318 pending homes under contract with the ... 03/28/2008

 Visit http://www.johnsonranch.net/  for hourly updates on all Johnson Ranch Community Information! I specialize in Johnson Ranch and surrounding Queen Creek and South Gilbert Communities. Ask about amazing first time homebuyer programs with a reputable national lender! Johnson Ranch is a beautiful golf course community located in Queen Creek, Arizona near the San Tan Mountains.  This community has several builders and several different homes to choose from ranging from an adult gated community to 4400 square foot single family residences.  There are various lot sizes and lot locations, some lots as large as a half acre and premium lots with golf course and mountain views.  Johnson Ranch has something for everyone.  Johnson Ranch has a couple different pool areas for those hotter summer... 03/26/2008

Sossaman Estates is located in Queen Creek, Maricopa County. If you stand at the beautiful waterfall entrance to this upscale community you can literally throw a stone over Power Road and land it in Gilbert (Be careful not to hit any Trillogy golfers if you do try).The major cross streets for Sossaman Estates are Power Rd running North/South and Queen Creek Rd running East/West. This is where you will find the local shopping with Albertsons on the West side of Power Rd and Safeway on the East along with a Blockbuster, McDonnalds, Panda Express, Bank of America, Chase, Wells Fargo and US Bank plus a UPS store to name but a few.Sossaman Estates is split by the Queen Creek wash which runs East/West through the top half of the sub-division. The town of Queen Creek has been landscaping and i... 03/24/2008

As of Saturday March 22nd 2008 the local area multiple listing service reported the following data for the sub division of Sossaman Estates. There is currently an 31.5 month supply of homes in Sossaman Estates right now compared to a 21.2 month supply in Queen Creek, Maricopa  as a whole. This shows that Sossaman Estates is not performing as well on average as the town of Queen Creek, Maricopa as a whole, however homes are still selling. Its a great time to buy in Sossaman Estates right now with some excellent homes available at a steal. What is interesting to note is that there were nine closed home sales in the last six months however there are currently 8 pending sales right now. Its to early to begin speculating if we are through the worst however this is a dramatic improvement and ... 03/24/2008

Cortina is a master planned community located in the South East Phoenix Valley. Cortina is officially in the Queen Creek city limits and has services such as fire and water provided by the town of Queen Creek however its location on the North, East side of Power Rd and Queen Creek Rd means that it is right on the border of Gilbert and Queen Creek. Cortina is one of the newer communities in the area with the majority of the homes having being constructed in 2003 or later.    In the center of Cortina is the K-8 elementary school which is with in the Higley Unified School District . High School students would attend Higley High School which is located a couple of miles away on Pecos Rd and Recker Rd. Next to the elementary school just off of Ryan Rd is the main community park which has a f... 03/24/2008

Is it time to buy?Wow, there are some deals out there!  In Queen Creek 2100 sq. foot home in nice condition, gone in a day at $112,500.  Another beautiful hardwoord floor 1900 sq. foot home with a pool.  Sold in 14 days for $124,900.  A 2100 sq. ft home in Gilbert with a pool $250,000.  We have not seen prices like this in years!  It is exciting to be working with buyers and helping them to find great deals.  If you have considered buying now is the time.  Interest rates are low and there is a lot to choose from.  You may say Queen Creek is too far, and I understand that.  I always tell my clients to stay in closer if they can afford to, and you don't have to be on Hunt Highway to get a deal.  At Power/Germann in Cortina there are 4100 sq. ft homes with four car garages going for $349,0... 03/13/2008

Brand new homes, on golf lots located in a guarded gated community. Beautiful area in Queen Creek with so much to offer.  Whether you are retiring, a second home buyer, an empty nester, or you are ready to down size, and you are looking for a quiet, peaceful, rural community away from the hustle and bustle of the city, check out this home and this community.  Offering twelve models, there is something for everyone. Check out this view!! This model sits on the golf course overlooking the vast open area all of the way to Superstition Mountains. I'm sharing some of the photos here, but will also present a Real Estate Show to enable you to see more of the photos I took.This home is a 2 bedroom, den, two bath, two-car garage and 1928 square feet. To build this home, it will cost you - withou... 03/04/2008

Brand new homes, on golf lots located in a guarded gated community . Beautiful area in Queen Creek with so much to offer.  Whether you are retiring, a second home buyer, an empty nester, or you are ready to down size, and you are looking for a quiet, peaceful, rural community away from the hustle and bustle of the city, check out this home and this community.  Offering twelve models, there is something for everyone. Golf lots are still available in the first release, there is an 18 hole private golf course all ready to go, a 42,000 square foot community center, tennis courts, swimming pools, guard-gated and more. This community fills a "niche" market and has many amenities that will please the homeowners.This home has a starting price of $222,990. The builder is currently offering as st... 03/03/2008

Thinking about buying a home in San Tan Heights?  What a nice community!  Luscious green belts and it is close to current and future shopping.  I recently took my kids to the park and had a to wait a few minutes because the regular maintenance crew was there.  I can't tell you what an awesome job they do. This community is kept pristine! San Tan Heights has 2 K-8 schools within the community as well as an A+ charter school across from it.    There is a great community website called www.SanTanEvents.com. It has free classifieds, local news, community chat and so much more!  It's not just for San Tan Heights either, many of the neighboring communities utilize the site.  It's a great place to meet new friends and stay connected with your neighbors. I have found that living here has been v... 03/01/2008

Stay Connected in Queen Creek!  Do you live in Johnson  Ranch, San Tan Heights, Pecan Creek, or any other subdivision in the Unicorporated part of Pinal County with a Queen Creek Address?  If you do, you may notice that it's hard to meet people because there is no common unity amongst the subdivisions.  Different school districts, no real structure or infrastructure etc... There is a way to stay connected to the community!!  It's called http://www.SanTanEvents.com!!! It's a great website that has lots to offer!!!Community Calendar - With events both local in the San Tan Area and in the surrounding towns.Job Search - The last time I checked there were over 160 jobs posted for Queen Creek!Free MLS Search - Looking for a new home?  Search the Arizona MLS for free!Community Message Board - ... 03/01/2008

For retirees, second home buyers, empty nesters, or just down-sizing, and anyone looking for a quiet, peaceful, rural community away from the hustle and bustle of the city, check out this home. This is just one of several floorplans being offered, but suffice it to say, this home is spectacular. As of March 2008, there were golf lots still available in the first release, there is an 18 hole private golf course all ready to go, a 42,000 square foot community center, tennis courts, swimming pools, guard-gated and more. This community fills a "niche" market and has many amenities that will please the homeowners. This home had a starting price of $202,990. Just "some" of the standard features include: ceramic tile throughout kitchen, entry and baths, all electric appliance package including... 02/22/2008

I toured a beautiful, brand new community yesterday in Queen Creek, Arizona. Queen Creek is very rural and located approximately 50 miles south and east of downtown Phoenix and about 10 miles south and east of Mesa, Arizona. This community is unlike any other in our area, thus the reason for my visit. A beautiful 18-hole "grassed" golf course with numerous lakes, mountain views, and wide open spaces. The golf course is spectacularly groomed, and there are many lots adjacent to the fairways ready to be sold. The golf course lots run upwards of $120,000, and you can get into a home for just under $200,000. A 42,000 square foot club house will be built in the community, and though the community is not a 55+ or adult community, it is a community that caters to those that are perhaps 40+ who... 02/21/2008

Pinal County / Queen Creek Developments Queen Creek Marketplace (Ellsworth & Ocotillo Rd) - A Vestar development with 1.1 million sq ft (at build out) of retail development in down town Queen Creek.  Phase one is expected to open in March of 2008!  Developments will include a Super Target, Lowes, SteinMart, Bed Bath & Beyond, ULTA, JC Penney, Del Taco, Pacific Dental, Riviera Pools, Nails of the World, Alltel, Great Clips, BevMo!, Tilly's, Kohl's, Sport Chalet, Old Navy, Ross, Circuit City, PetSmart, OfficeMax, Shoe Pavilion, Cost Plus World Market and Famous Footwear.  Phase two is expected to open in 2010 and is said to include a Movie Theatre among other things! Cornerstone at Queen Creek (Rittenhouse & Ocotillo Rd) - Expected to open summer of 2008.  Westcor development; a 74 acre, ... 02/18/2008

It is a buyers market in many parts of the country.  Don't let  the lack of a downpayment stop you from owning a home!The Zero down programs from lenders may be all dried up, but I know where you can get up to 6% for your down payment/closing costs!!  This is available for BOTH 1st time & experienced homebuyers!!!Thanks to The Nehemiah Program ®, more than 250,000 individuals and families now own homes.Let them help you achieve the American dream:Gift funds up to 6% of the final contract sales towards your downpayment and/or closing costsGift funds for both first time and repeat homebuyers (Nehemiah charges a nominal processing fee that may be paid by the seller, homebuyer, or lender.) Gift funds for both new construction and resale homesNo repayment of gift moneyNo income or asset limi... 02/16/2008

This place is great! Queen Creek Olive Mill is Arizona's only working olive mill & farm. They have a 30 minute tour designed to educate you on Olive Oil, the different varieties of olives grown around the world and what specific types they grow here for the express purpose of creating their own high quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil. You also learn why Arizona is a prime location for growing olives. They talk about the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil and why it is recommended by doctors, nutritionist and even former presidents. By the way... Don't buy anything but Extra Virgin Olive Oil anymore. The tour is only $5 and is worth every penny. Tour Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 - 2:30 every hour. Sunday 9:30 - 1:30 every hourThey offer group tours and tour/lunch packages too. Ch... 02/14/2008