Yesterday, I was at lunch and tried to summon my inner Trish.  I snapped this photo with the camera on my phone and I am quite proud of how it turned out.  With the weather in the mid 70's, barely a cloud in the sky, I sat there in awe.  Arizona is so beautiful this time of the year!!! 02/06/2015

Why do people enjoy living in San Tan Valley AZ? 1. Rural feel, big city AMENITIES nearby! Many people living in San Tan Valley AZ find that life moves at a bit slower pace and this is seen as a huge benefit to the rural feel of the area. The nearby Town of Queen Creek offers many of the major amenities found in a big city, yet you don’t have to drive very far to enjoy outstanding restaurants, shop at wonderful stores, or visit local attractions such as Schnepf Farms or Queen Creek Olive Mill. Quality medical facilities like the new Banner Ironwood Hospital in San Tan Valley and Mercy Gilbert Hospital are convenient as well!   2. People are FRIENDLY! The Town of Queen Creek was recently voted one of Forbes “Friendliest Towns” in America. People who live in this area like to stay here f... 02/06/2015

  34662 N HAPPY JACK Drive San Tan Valley, AZ 85142 3 Bedroom Home For Sale in Morning Sun Farms,85142 Price : $157,000.00 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 2.00 Square Foot : 1,584 Lot Size : 6,534 sq.ft. Community : Morning Sun Farms County : Pinal Property Type : Single Family Year Built : 2004 MLS Number : 5226327 click for more information and pictures Property Description You better hurry, this 3 bedroom home for sale in Morning Sun Farms in San Tan Valley, AZ 85142 is not going to last!! This 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath single story home is located in Morning Sun Farms, right on the border between San Tan Valley and Queen Creek. The Views of the San Tan Mountains behind the home are Amazing! This home has a large Kitchen with a breakfast counter, lots of storage, a matching pantry and a Bay window/... 01/30/2015

4 Bed Home For Sale in Johnson Ranch - Golf Course Lot Home For Sale Johnson Ranch is located just off Hunt Hiway and Golf Course Drive in San Tan Valley, AZ. This 4 Bedroom Home for Sale in Johnson Ranch is located on the Johnson Ranch Golf Course, that's right, its actually a Golf Course Lot! This home was built in 2003 and features over 2,400 square feet. This 2 Story Home for Sale is tucked away in the community, the backyard features a Fire-pit, a view fence for lazy Sundays. This Johnson Ranch home features a downstairs bedroom with full bath for guests, in law or that teenage that needs their own space. The kitchen is light, bright, open and airy and comes with plenty of counter space, cabinets and walk in pantry.  Tile in all the right places! Reach out today to set up your Priv... 01/28/2015

MLS #5223776 - You will want to view this spacious 3 Bedroom, 1 3/4 Bath home with large private premium lot and upgrades including ceilings fans throughout, large neutral color ceramic tile in all areas except bedrooms, surround sound in great room, security entry door, neutral two-tone paint, 50 gallon new water heater, 2-inch faux window blinds, garage built-in cabinets, new sprinkler water timer control, new appliances in 2009, upgraded navy color washer and dryer also convey. Johnson Ranch has three community pools/spas, an 18 hole public golf course, parks and playgrounds, basketball & volley ball courts, and soccer field. Ref. Document section for the basic Scarboro floor plan. Call (480) 987-9322 for additional information. 01/19/2015

Laredo Ranch Real Estate Market Report The real estate market in Laredo Ranch is steady as we begin 2015. Sold home prices in 2014 increased by 14.63% from the previous year and the average sold price for 2014 was $173,346. The days on market moved up slightly from November most likely due to the holidays. The absorption rate for December was 2.7 and this number tells us that we are currently experiencing more of a “seller’s market” in the Laredo Ranch neighborhood. If you are a home buyer, then the absorption rate will be important for you to consider when writing an offer on a home. If you are a home seller, then the absorption rate will be important for you to consider when pricing your home for sale. Absorption Rates Defined: 1 – 4: If the absorption rate falls in the range of 1 to ... 01/14/2015

Ironwood Crossing Real Estate Market Report The real estate market in Ironwood Crossing is steady as we begin 2015. Sold home prices in 2014 decreased just slightly by 0.9% from the previous year and the average sold price for 2014 was $219,910. The days on market moved down slightly from November. The absorption rate for December was 7.62 and this number tells us that we are currently experiencing more of a “buyer’s market” in the Ironwood Crossing neighborhood. If you are a home buyer, then the absorption rate will be important for you to consider when writing an offer on a home. If you are a home seller, then the absorption rate will be important for you to consider when pricing your home for sale. Absorption Rates Defined: 1 – 4: If the absorption rate falls in the range of 1 to 4, ... 01/13/2015

Johnson Ranch Real Estate Market Report The real estate market in Johnson Ranch is going strong as we begin 2015. Sold home prices in 2014 increased by 11.2% from the previous year and the average sold price for 2014 was $168,467. The days on market moved up slightly from November most likely due to the holidays. The absorption rate for December was 4.21 and this number tells us that we are currently experiencing a more balanced real estate market in the Johnson Ranch neighborhood. If you are a home buyer, then the absorption rate will be important for you to consider when writing an offer on a home. If you are a home seller, then the absorption rate will be important for you to consider when pricing your home for sale. Absorption Rates Defined: 1 – 4: If the absorption rate falls in th... 01/12/2015

San Tan Valley Real Estate | The Differences Between Queen Creek & San Tan Valley Before the most recent real estate boom in Arizona, San Tan Valley did not exist. All of the homes that were in that unincorporated area of Pinal County shared a Queen Creek    zip code and had their mail delivered by the Queen Creek Post Office. There was only one zip code at the time, 85242 which encompassed the entire area. So, many of the families that lived in that part of Pinal County, believed they lived in Queen Creek because all of their bills, and everything that was addressed to them, showed them as having a Queen Creek address. This is where the confusion and inaccuracies began. As the boom was escalating in the early 2000’s, real estate values were increasing at a crazy pace. Families were for... 01/12/2015

FHA to Reduce Mortgage Insurance Fees FHA to Reduce Mortgage Insurance Fees (TNS)—The Federal Housing Administration plans to lower its annual mortgage insurance fees by 0.5 of a percentage point—a move that it says will allow ...Read More > MLS 5132108 - **Huge Price Reduction**Owner wants Sold**  Reduced to $599,000 from $679,000.  Spectacular Fulton Home with 2X6 construction & post-tension foundation, on unique 21,096 sf lot.  Stunning upgrades T/O including private courtyard, huge chef's kitchen with thick granite kitchen counter tops & top of the line GE Profile SS appliances. Other features includes plantation shutters, tile T/O, intercom & surround sound, video security system, central vacuum, gym/craft room off MB, 16 Seer Dual A/C Units & many more special features. Home has b... 01/10/2015

Why do people live in the neighborhood? Johnson Ranch in San Tan Valley is an absolutely gorgeous master-planned golf course community that features a variety of homes and amenities to attract buyers from all over Arizona and from out-of-state too! This neighborhood is also perfect for Canadian winter visitors looking for an Arizona golf lifestyle. One of the main draws to this neighborhood is the beautiful golf course, The Golf Club at Johnson Ranch, which offers a full 18 hole course, with 2 very distinct nines. The front nine is referred to as the "valley nine" and the back nine is nicknamed as the "mountain nine." The desert views are simply stunning at all hours of the day, the course is challenging, and best of all it is open to the public. Looking for homes for sale in Johnson Ra... 01/08/2015

MLS 5176991 - THIS IS A spectacular 3529 SF, 5 BED PLUS LOFT & DEN 3-CAR GARAGE HOME! BEAUTIFUL FENCED & HEATED (INCLUDING SOLAR) PEBBLE TEC POOL & SPA WITH WATERFALL FEATURE. BACKYARD FEATURES BUILT IN BBQ & BAR, GRASSY AREA & MORE! THIS UPGRADED HOME FEATURES A GOURMET KITCHEN WITH MAPLE CABINETS W/GLASS INSETS, GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, BLACK APPLIANCES, BUTLER'S PANTRY & HUGE WALK-IN PANTRY! OTHER UPGRADES INCLUDE SURROUND SOUND, ALARM SYSTEM, CERAMIC TILE, CEILING FANS, AND WATER SOFTENER! ALL ROOMS ARE LARGE WITH PLENTY OF STORAGE. BATHROOMS FEATURE DOUBLE SINKS. GARAGE HAS BUILT-IN CABINETS AND WORK BENCH! Note: Furniture is available outside escrow on a separate bill-of-sale (Specify what items you are interested in). 01/04/2015

Solera at Johnson Ranch is an age-restricted community in San Tan Valley which is just east of Gilbert, Arizona. This gated neighborhood built by Del-Webb is set within the Johnson Ranch Master Planned Community. Residents have exclusive access to the 10,000 square foot age-restricted clubhouse which features a fitness center, outdoor pool, billiard room, bocce ball courts, and a general purpose room for large parties and gatherings.                  Solera is separated from the rest of the Johnson Ranch community by a series of rolling foothills and has it's own specially crafted gated entry which provides for a dramatic sense of arrival for residents. Homes in Solera can have either views of the 18-hole championship golf course, the gorgeous San Tan Mountain foothills, or be nestled ... 01/02/2015

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://www.QueenCreekRealEstateSolution.com and features Queen Creek AZ homes for sale, Queen Creek AZ real estate, a search for Queen Creek AZ bank owned or foreclosures, Queen Creek AZ Golf Course Homes, and Queen Creek AZ Swimming Pool Homes. There is also a page that provides a real time update showing Queen Creek AZ properties that have been newly listed or had price changes. 253 E DIAMOND TRL San Tan Valley, AZ 85143 $269,900 MLS 5176991 - THIS IS A spectacular 3529 SF, 5 BED PLUS LOFT & DEN 3-CAR GARAGE HOME! BEAUTIFUL FENCED & HEATED (INCLUDING SOLAR) PEBBLE TEC POOL & SPA WITH WATERFALL FEATURE. BACKYARD FEATURE... 01/01/2015

Great 4 Bedroom 2 Bath HUD Home in San Tan Valley! This Great 4 Bedroom 2 Bath HUD Home in San Tan Valley split floor plan home offers lots of storage for your belongings. This Great 4 Bedroom 2 Bath HUD Home in San Tan Valley a walk in closet in the master bedroom. Enjoy spending time outside your Great 4 Bedroom 2 Bath HUD Home in San Tan Valley either in your low maintenance big fenced yard or in your landscaped front yard.   1688 E LESLIE AVE San Tan Valley, Az 85140 Great 4 Bedroom 2 Bath HUD Home in San Tan Valley Price : $124,000.00 Bedrooms : 4 Bathrooms : 2.00 Square Foot : 1,327 Lot Size : 5,663 sq.ft. County : Pinal Property Type : Single Family Year Built : 2007 MLS Number : 5212473 click for more information and pictures Property Description Great 4 Bedroom 2 Bath HUD Home ... 12/18/2014

Great 3 Bedroom 2 Bath HUD Home in San Tan Valley Split bedroom floor plan with 3 bedrooms plus a den. This Great 3 Bedroom 2 Bath HUD Home in San Tan Valley features an Island kitchen with black appliances and tons of space is overlooking the Living room with vaulted ceilings. Great 3 Bedroom 2 Bath HUD Home in San Tan Valley has Spacious master bedroom suite with bay window and large walk in closet. This Great 3 Bedroom 2 Bath HUD Home in San Tan Valley is a Corner lot with large covered patio and uncovered patio area. This Great 3 Bedroom 2 Bath HUD Home in San Tan Valley  has Excellent San Tan Valley location close to shopping, golf, & schools.     1519 E Lakeview Drive San Tan Valley, AZ 85143 Great 3 Bedroom 2 Bath HUD Home in San Tan Valley Price : $128,250.00 Bedrooms : 3 Bathro... 12/14/2014

The San Tan Valley Market Report November 2014 reveals several interesting statistics regarding the local real estate market for San Tan Valley, Pinal County. The San Tan Valley area is expansive and includes neighborhoods such as Circle Cross Ranch, Copper Basin, Johnson Ranch, Laredo Ranch, Moon Shadow Las Praderas, Morning Sun Farms, Pecan Creek, San Tan Heights, Skyline Ranch, and Ironwood Crossing. The local market report tells us that the number of new listings in November 2014 was down 31.6% from October. The number of closed sales was 94 which was down 38.6% from the previous month. We typically see a bit of a ramp up in the real estate market as soon as the summer heat dissipates and then a slow down again as we approach the holiday season. Read my blog for more information on... 12/09/2014

  Johnson Ranch is located in unincorporated Pinal County, in an area just outside of Queen Creek, Arizona called San Tan Valley. Johnson Ranch is a wonderful master-planned community with almost 6000 homes of all different sizes and price points. Since the neighborhood is in an unincorporated area of the county, fire protection is serviced privately by Rural Metro. Although generally optional, many mortgage lenders will require private fire insurance. If your home is on fire and you call 911, the fire trucks will automatically roll. Rural Metro will not stop to find out if you have private fire insurance prior to responding to your call. Therefore, you must be aware that if you don’t carry the insurance, you will be billed for all of the firetruck and man hours provided. Visit my blog ... 11/26/2014

This is a former Elite MODEL home with loads of upgrades including hardwood floors in kitchen, Tile Counter tops, custom raised panel maple cabinets with staggered uppers and crown molding, kitchen island, SS appliances, Surround sound FR and MB, Alarm system, wood blinds and ceiling fans T/O, and much more.Click on this link to view: http://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview-elite/armls/5201771The Celtic Connection Team at Solutions Real Estate has a website featuring homes specifically in Queen Creek AZ and San Tan Valley AZ and San Tan Valley AZ). The website can be viewed at http://www.QueenCreekRealEstateSolution.com 11/19/2014

$$ Save Thousands $$ Head over to your Great 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath HUD Home, San Tan Valley on Altadonna! This Great 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath HUD Home, San Tan Valley in Cambria is sure to win over your family's heart. Enjoy tile flooring throughout the entire first floor of this Great 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath HUD Home, San Tan Valley, which leads to an inviting kitchen, complete with island, fridge, built in microwave, and frosted glass pantry. Upstairs in this Great 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath HUD Home, San Tan Valley you'll find three spacious bedrooms. You will Enjoy a delightful swim with this Great 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath HUD Home, San Tan Valley in your very own pool. in this Great 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath HUD Home, San Tan Valley, Chill out under the covered patio and sip on some lemonade while watching your gues... 11/15/2014