The Kolb Team has sold over 60 million in real estate in just six years and our clients will tell you why. We believe real estate is a full time job - not a part time work when you want to job. Often, our buyers tell us that finding a real estate agent in Sun Lakes is difficult, because it is an active adult retirement community where approximately 50% of the residents are part time snowbirds. Rest assured, The Kolb Team is not a part time real estate group.What Happy Sun Lakes Buyers are Saying:"Just a quick note to say THANKS for shepherding us into our new IronOaks villa.  You were incredibly patient as we zigged and zagged our way through the parade of offerings you showed always with unfailing cheerfulness, as we endeavored to refine our search for the ideal house. The Kolb Team wa... 01/03/2017

Over the holidays I decided to delve into Gary Keller's book The Millionaire Real Estate Agent. I had read parts of it before, but I am into systems and wanted a refresher. This book provides alot of insight from highly successful agents around the country. One of the directives in the book is to answer the question - The Big WHY. Why is it that I do what I do? What is the motivation, the passion, the underlying reason why I do real estate and not something else?The Big Why for MeI have to admit it wasn't an easy task. Most of us say it's the money. Well, that's a cop out - we all work for money, but we choose what we do for a reason or we wouldn't be doing it. So I pondered for a couple of weeks. What was it about real estate that motivated me to continue? I have three reasons that sol... 12/29/2016

If you are looking for things to do in and around Sun Lakes, Arizona this holiday season, there is plenty going on. Here are just a few of the things you can take in to celebrate the Christmas spirit!Things to do in and around Sun Lakes, ArizonaLas Noches de la LumaniariasNow through December 31 at the Desert Botanical Garden. Get tickets through TicketmasterA Christmas CarolDecember 1 - 24 at the Hale Theater in Gilbert. Call 480-497-1181 for ticket information.Zoo LightsNow through January 8th at the Phoenix Zoo. Call the ticket office for details.A Starlight AffairDecember 31 at the Sun Lakes Country Club Arizona Room. 5 PM Dinner and 8:30 to 12:30 celebration. $25.00 for tickets that include dinner. $12.00 for the celebration only. Get tickets at the services desk in Sun Lakes Count... 12/15/2016

Sun Lakes Homes for Sale is the website for The Kolb Team that specializes in active adult retirement communities in Chandler and Sun Lakes, Arizona. Becky Kolb and her team have sold over 50 million in Sun Lakes real estate in just six years. So, if you are looking for Sun Lakes Realtors that can get the job done, the Kolb Team is your contact!Sun Lakes AZ Homes for SaleWhat makes Sun Lakes one of the top choices for active adult retirement living? Location, location, location! Situated in the East Valley bordering Chandler, Sun Lakes offers five communities with just under 10,000 homes. Sun Lakes is only a half hour drive from Sky Harbor International and Mesa Gateway Regional Airports, both of whom serve our Canadian clients.Sun Lakes CommunitiesWith five separate communities, you ca... 11/28/2016

Sun Lakes Oakwood Country Club is a gated active adult retirement community in Sun Lakes, Arizona.What makes Sun Lakes Oakwood such a great place to live? 3,200 homes with resort amenities in a great location. Situated just a half hour from Sky Harbor International and Mesa Gateway Regional Airports, this community offers everything you can imagine. Take in golf, tennis, pickle ball, fitness classes, a walk around the miles of walking path or dine in one of the restaurants.Oakwood Country Club Real EstateSun Lakes Oakwood Country Club offers single family homes as well as villas with one common wall. Most of Oakwood's homes are built with Integra block construction for energy efficiency. Homes range in size from 1,300 to over 3,600 square feet in single and two level styles. All homes, ... 11/27/2016

OPEN HOUSE  October 22nd, Saturday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 9210 E CEDAR WAXWING Drive, Sun Lakes, AZ Get Directions Click Here Description Features Photos Maps & Local Schools Walk Score $ Click for current price 2 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS (2 full) 2250 Square Feet Home on the 7th Tee Box!!! And Water! Welcome Home. Bonus room addition (with AC Unit!) built for model train enthusiasts or for any crafty purpose! This well maintained 2 bedroom with Den/Office is awaiting you. Lovely front porch for your sitting enjoyment. Split floor-plan allows for privacy for you and your guests. Sit out on the back patio and watch the golfers tee off. The water and water-wildlife are also a joy to watch.   Search All Homes For Sale Search all SUN LAKES HOMES FOR SALE 15 Second Home Valuation Search NEW HOMES i... 10/18/2016

Oakwood Country Club is hosting the 2016 annual activities open house Saturday, October 15th. This is a great opportunity to find out what activities are offered within Ironwood and Oakwood Country Club, also known as IronOaks. Representatives from clubs and organizations will  be available to tell you about their programs. Have an RV? Check out the Roadrunners RV Club! There are book clubs, hiking clubs, arts and crafts, veterans groups, arts and theatre, singing groups, rocks and gem club, senior softball, golf and tennis leagues and so much more! The Oakwood Country Club Activities Open House is a great way to meet neighbors and find out what is going on in the community. Sun Lakes offers more than 100 clubs and organizations. Come check it out tomorrow and see what you may have been... 10/12/2016

Oakwood Country Club is a gated active adult community in Sun Lakes, AZ. Oakwood is located in the East Valley near the intersection of Alma School and Riggs Roads. Sun Lakes is close to all major freeways including the I-10, the 101 and the 202 and major and regional airports.Oakwood Country Club, Sun Lakes AZ Resort AmenitiesMost snowbirds return to Oakwood in Sun Lakes, AZ in October and November. That is the time the fall activities kick into high gear. Oakwood Country Club offers 27 holes of golf meandering through desert terrain and lakes with carefully guarded bunkers. Join an Oakwood Mens, Womens or Couples Golf League. Check out golf at Oakwood Country Club.Or, if you prefer tennis, join in one of the 14 tennis and pickle ball courts at the championship IronOaks Raquet Club. Sw... 10/06/2016

Palo Verde Country Club is the first of the three Sun Lakes AZ retirement communities. Palo Verde has great resort amenities, but a smaller community of just over 1,000 homes. Clients who have bought in Palo Verde tell us it is easier to meet people in a smaller community and this seems to be a friendly and warm group of people!Palo Verde Country ClubSun Lakes is comprised of five separate communities and Palo Verde is the third development and first gated one. It is located just south of the Alma School and Riggs Road intersection. Palo Verde has its own 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool. club house, restaurant and bar. Imagine taking your own golf cart to dinner or to a friends home for dinner or to the pool for an exercise class. Dance the night away at specially plan... 09/30/2016

Are you considering buying a home in an active adult retirement community? Look no further than Oakwood Country Club, a Robson developed community in Sun Lakes, AZ. Sun Lakes is considered a top choice for retirement communities for several reasons. Location, amenities and affordability are just three. We'll tell you more about those and introduce you to Oakwood Country Club in this blog.Why choose Sun Lakes AZ as a Retirement Community Location location location! Sun Lakes is close to all major freeways including the 101, the 202 and the I-10.  And, both Sky Harbor International and Mesa Gateway Regional Airports are within a half hour drive. Within Sun Lakes you will find restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, physcians offices, business offices, gas stations, pharmacies and much ... 09/30/2016

If you are looking for Sun Lakes AZ Homes for sale, you came to the right place! You can search Sun Lakes Homes for sale on our website and find up to date active listings.Sun Lakes is a top choice for active adult retirement communities in the East Valley of the Phoenix area primarily due to location, affordability and amenities.Sun Lakes AZ LocationSun Lakes is in the Southeast Valley of the Phoenix area bordering Chandler Arizona. This 10,000 home community is an active adult retirement community that is within a half hour of Sky Harbor or Mesa Gateway Airports. See the Sun Lakes AZ map for location.AffordabilityYou can find manufactured, single family and villa style homes in the five Sun Lakes communities. These homes range from $100,000 to over $600,000. Homeowner dues are afforda... 07/11/2016

Are you considering buying a home in an active adult community in Arizona? Sun Lakes, Arizona is one of the top locations that many choose when considering retirement communities. The Kolb Team specializes in active adult retirement community real estate. Becky Kolb authored a FREE e-book entitled Ten Things You Need To Know Before You Buy in Sun Lakes, Arizona.Ten Things you Need to Know Before You BuyWhy is this book important? Sun Lakes is a small city with just under 10,000 homes in five communities with three separate homeowner associations. How do you know which community is right for you? That is answered in the free e-book.The homeowner fees vary in each of the three homeowner associations. If that is important to you, the various costs will be discussed in the e-book.What is th... 05/31/2016

You've heard of Red Nose Day right? The annual fund raising event where celebrities and television personalities don the red noses and raise money for children in poverty! It is a fun day to raise money for a great cause.Red Nose Day Opportunities in Your AreaOur real estate team specializes in a niche market - the active adult community of Sun Lakes Arizona and surrounding communities in Chandler. Our team began discussing ways that we could make a difference. In talking with some folks in our neighborhood, we learned that nearby Hamilton High School (in a fairly well-to-do neighborhood) had a Homeless Fund Program to aid families in transition and the homeless students. You could have picked me up off of the ground! I had no idea a school like Hamilton High would have students who are... 05/24/2016

9633 Arrowvale in Sun Lakes, AZ has just been listed for sale. This villa is located in the gated Oakwood Country Club and is situated on a north/south oriented corner lot with greenbelt around the front and back areas. Villa LivingWhen you own a villa you are truly buying into the active adult lifestyle. All exterior maintenance including the roof is covered under a homeowner association  fee. All landscape maintenance is also covered. You can move in and start enjoying the resort lifestyle and when you are ready to leave, lock and go! 9633 Arrowvale FeaturesThis home is just over 1,600 square feet with two bedrooms, two baths and a separate office or den area. Neutral tile covers all flooring except for carpet in the bedrooms. Plantation shutters cover the windows. The master and gues... 04/14/2016

If you are considering a permanent or second home in one of Arizona's active adult retirement communities, you've come to the right place! Arizona is known as a mecca for retirement and golfing communities along with Texas, Florida and other moderate climate states. Arizona is a top choice because of the arid desert climate and lack of humidity. Choices for retirement communities are plentiful.  For purposes of this blog, we will concentrate on the East Valley of the Phoenix area. Basically everything East of the I-10 is considered East Valley.East Valley Retirement CommunitiesActive adult retirement communities are typically master planned with resort amenities including golf, tennis, pickle ball, fitness center, restaurants and many social organizations such as card clubs, hiking and ... 04/06/2016

This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home is located in the heart of Sun Lakes Ironwood, a gated community, and is surrounded by lakes and golf courses! This home features a formal living room plus a family room, energy efficient dual pane windows, cherry wood laminate flooring, epoxy garage floor, built-in garage cabinets, and a fully extended back covered patio. New Interior paint 12/13! Pride of ownership exudes throughout the home. This home is spotless and well maintained. Kitchen bay window and skylight in the master bathroom. This is a must see! There is a heated community pool and spa, tennis courts, a clubhouse, golf course, and a guarded entry. Ironwood is the premier subdivision in Sun Lakes! Solano model, built by Robson.                Located at 10540 E Coopers Hawk Dr, Sun Lakes AZ 852... 03/11/2016

OPEN HOUSE: 2 Bed 2 Bath Naples Model Villa w/ Den In Sun Lakes, AZ!9634 E ROCKY LAKE DR, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248 Click here to read the blog post for the updated 4-home weekend OPEN HOUSE lineupShowings are picking up in the active adult community of Sun Lakes and if you don't want to miss out on the opportunity to own a great property in this vibrant neighborhood, take a look at this bright and cheerful 2 bed, 2 bath Naples model villa! It comes with an enlarged kitchen with tons of cabinetry, new interior paint, garage & utility cabinets- plus the washer, dryer and refrigerator are included! And in case you missed it, it recently got $5,500 price reduction to $267,500! Come see it on its OPEN HOUSE!2/21, Sunday 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.  Cross Streets: Riggs & Sun Lakes Blvd. Directions: **D... 02/17/2016

Price Update For 2 Bed, 2 Bath Naples Villa w/ Den In Sun Lakes, AZ!9634 E ROCKY LAKE DR, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248  Yes, the sellers heard you so this bright and cheerful Naples model villa w/ den in the vibrant and active adult community is getting its price reduced to $273,000 $267,500! This 2 bed, 2 bath beautycomes an enlarged kitchen with tons of cabinetry, new interior paint, garage & utility cabinets plus the washer, dryer and refrigerator are also included! Just picture yourself moving in to this delightful property on a beautiful interior lot with lush landscaping- or see it quick before everybody else catches on!  Cross Streets: Riggs & Sun Lakes Blvd. Directions: **DO NOT FOLLOW GPS** Go to Alma School & Riggs Road W to Sun Lakes Blvd, N through guard gate, take first right (Nacom... 01/29/2016

Art at the Lakes is accepting artist applications. The 2016 show is Saturday, March 5th.About Art at the LakesMarch 15, 2016 marks the 9th annual Art at the Lakes show held at Cottonwood Country Club in the park just across the street from the tennis courts off of Brentwood Drive. Artisans display beautiful art from watercolor to oil paintings, jewelry, gourds, wearables and much much more! The walking path around the beautiful lake with water fountain is a tranquil setting for strolling through and viewing locally made art. This is a fine art show and does not display crafts.Fundraising EventArt on the Lakes is a fundraising event to benefit the Sun Lakes firefighters who are on hand to grill hamburgers and hot dogs. Live music will add to the ambiance of this wonderful event. 90 fine ... 01/28/2016

Sun Lakes AZ State Parties in 2016It's that time of year again when Sun Lakes residents from various states gather with other homeowners from their state to meet ne  and old friends and share a meal and some entertainment together. 2016 Sun Lakes State parties are as follows:MichiganSaturday, March 5th at Palo Verde Country Club. The meet and greet starts at 4:00 pm on the Patio and will be followed by dinner with an open bar. Tickets are $15.00 per person and the last day to reserve is February 29th. Contact Pearl Ryan at 480-305-0286 for more information.MinnesotaMinnesotans and friends are invited to this year's party at Palo Verde Country Club on Saturday, March 19th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The cost is $15.00 per person and includes a buffet dinner. For more information contact Bil... 01/28/2016