Not all contractors are looking out for your best interests...A lesson a Sun Lakes homeowner recently learned the hard way.  The homeowner had contracted a solar panel installation contractor to install a solar system on their home.  When the contractor failed to pay a sub-contractor a lien was placed on the homeowner’s residence.  This created quite a situation for the homeowner who eventually had to seek legal counsel and is now working to remedy the situation. Typical solar installation can cost between $25,000 to $75,000 (before incentives) which is a hefty chunk of change, so I encourage you to be very careful and check out any solar company you are planning on doing business with.  Of course, Buyer Beware applies to ANY contractor you are thinking of hiring. • Make sure the cont... 09/21/2010

Are you a resident of Sun Lakes, AZ? Have you ever thought about a Golf membership at the IronOaks golf courses?  If so, here's a deal for you! Sun Lakes residents can now purchase a mini-membership for the months of November & December 2010 and give the courses a test-drive. Residents can join either the Oakwood Golf Club or the Ironwood Golf Club for unlimited play for $150 OR have unlimited play on both courses for $190. This is a smokin deal...I may even give one of these memberships as a gift to my hubby! The temps have fallen and it's a great time for golf in Sun Lakes, AZ.  Give it a try! 09/11/2010

September 2010 Sun Lakes Real Estate Update There are currently 234 homes for sale in Sun Lakes, AZ. Here are some facts about the current Sun Lakes real estate market: 227 Single Story Homes for sale 7 2-Story Homes for sale 35 Golf Course Homes for sale 22 Homes with Private Pools for sale 164 Average Days on Market Home Prices Median List Price $199,250 22 homes priced under $100,000102 homes priced between $100,000 - $199,999 76 homes priced between $200,000 – $299,999 31 homes priced between $300,000 – $399,9993 homes priced between $400,000 – $499,999 1 home priced between $500,000 – $599,999 Home prices range from $69,500 for a 1440sf ~ 2 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home in Sun Lakes #1 to $529,000 for a 2 story, 3435 sf ~ 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on a golf course lot in Oakwood. ... 09/10/2010

9/10/2010 ~ There are currently 47 homes for sale in Oakwood Country Club in Sun Lakes, AZ. The lowest priced home in Oakwood Country Club is a short sale 1566sf, single story home with 2 bedrooms and a den and listed at 177,900. The highest priced home in Oakwood Country Club is 3435sf, 2 story home situated on a golf course lot and featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 bath.  It's priced at $529,000. I am a Sun Lakes Resident and would be happy to send you a complete list of homes for sale in the Sun Lakes area. 09/10/2010

Wouldn't it be fun if everyone would post a photo of "the street where you live"?  Here's one I took from my driveway this morning 9/8/2010 in Sun Lakes, Arizona. I love clouds.  Probably because we don't get that many of them in Arizona.  It's a big fat bonus when the sun is poking through like this.  I'd love to see the street where you live too!   09/08/2010

Here comes the fall season in Sun Lakes, AZ as the IronOaks Racquet Club (formerly the Oakwood Tennis Club) introduces Pickelball,  a sport that's gaining in popularity in the Valley. What is Pickleball?  Well, it's a cross between badminton and table tennis and it's played on a tennis court, but the net is lowered and the players stand closer to the net.  The ball is a wiffle ball (not a pickle...though I think that would be more fun). The sport really isn't that new.  It was created in 1965 and got the moniker "pickleball" because the creators dog's name was Pickles.  Pickles reportedly love to run off with the plastic ball when it was in play.  The ball became "Pickle's ball"...hence the name. If you're a Pickleball pro or have never played...you're encouraged to come on over to the ... 08/31/2010

Don't miss the fun!  Check out the upcoming events for the Sun Lakes Palo Verde & Cottonwood Country Clubs. Golden Years Comedy Tour ~ Laughter is good for the soul.  Featuring two of Arizona's Top Comedians: Don Steinmetz & Isaac the Magician on Friday, September 10th in the newly decorated San Tan Ballroom. $15.00 per person.  Doors open at 6 pm for a 7 pm show. Fort McDowell Casino Bus Trip ~ Tuesday, August 31, 2010.  Bus leave the CW Flagpole at 8:45 am and returns around 3:30 pm. $10.00 per person and you receive $10.00 on your Fortune Club Card on your arrival.  Apache Gold Casino Bus Trip ~ Thursday, September 16, 2010.  Bus leaves the CW Flagpole at 8:45 am and returns around 6:00 pm. $10 per person provides you with $15 in Gaming Money on your arrival. "LIVE" The Sweethearts o... 08/24/2010

Would you like to help a Veteran that is homeless or hospitalized?  Here's your chance.  Copper State Post 629 Jewish War Veterans (who meet in Sun Lakes, AZ) are busy raising funds to help these Veterans through StandDown and the Madison Street Veterans Association (a peer driven homeless Veterans group in Phoenix). You can help with your time or your money.  This Veteran's organization is busy with Poppy Drives, organization of parties at the Carl T. Hayden VA Hospital, various Veterans clinics and other venues. Interested?  You can contact for the name and number of the organizer for further information. By the way...though the Copper State Post 629 Jewish War Veterans are the driving force of this request...they want you to know, there is no religious or military requirement.  The w... 08/21/2010

I had never heard of a Midge.  Wait...I take that back.  I had a Midge doll.  She was Barbie's best friend.  But that's not the Midge I'm talking about. A midge is a small mosquito-lookalike bug that likes to hang around water.  In Sun Lakes there are several lakes and the homes surrounding those lakes will notice these little annoying pests right about this time of year.  They're especially prevelant in any of the lake areas (not just in Sun Lakes) by the way. Midges in the Sun Lakes area don't bite like mosquitoes so they pose no harm to humans or animals but they are annoying when they swarm.  Male midges form large swarms when all conditions are optimal...humidity, temperature, light and they are very attracted to light. Midges can fly up to a quarter mile from their breeding sites ... 08/17/2010

Oakwood Country Club's crowning glory is it's clubhouse.  A multi-million dollar facility that features the Sunsets Restaurant & Lounge (See the menu here), a billiards room, ballroom, library, meeting & game rooms all in an elegant setting.  The scupltured palm tree entry ~ The clubhouse gathering place welcomes you How about a game of pool? The Oakwood Country Club overlook Enjoy the view from Sunsets Restaurant or simply take it all in from the Country Club patio. Don't you wish you lived here?  We'd love to have you as part of our community!   08/14/2010

The new Grill on the Green at Ironwood in Sun Lakes is now themed as more of a "Sports Bar" style restaurant with the expansion of the bar, new wood floors, refaced fireplace, new lights, new sound system, the addition of two more BIG screen TVs, and a dart board. The Grill is also featuring new tables, chairs, glassware, silverware, state of the art draft beer lines, as well as repainted the entire space with more modern colors so that everything will feel new and light.  The front lobby will serves as an extension of the bar with new "high top" cocktail tables & chairs as well.  The Grill on the Green will now request that reservations be made for parties of six (6) or more.  Reservations will help insure that you receive great service. If you've made reservations for dining in Oakwoo... 08/10/2010

Sun Lakes Arizona Homes For Sale - Homes For Sale Sun Lakes Arizona Bob Marsh, Solutions Real Estate, is proud to announce the addition to his website www.RealEstateNAz.com in the section devoted to Sun Lakes Arizona and Sun Lakes Arizona Homes For Sale, more selections devoted to Sun Lakes Arizona Homes For Sale including Sun Lakes Lender/Bank Owned Homes For Sale Sun Lakes Short Sale Homes For Sale www.RealEstateNAz.com already features Sun Lakes Homes for Sale in Gated Communities Sun Lakes Homes for Sale on the Golf Course Sun Lakes Homes for Sale with Private Pools Sun Lakes Homes Sold Last 90 Days Sun Lakes Homes for Sale Cottonwood Subdivision Sun Lakes Homes For Sale Ironwood Subdivision Sun Lakes Homes For Sale Oakwood Country Club Sun Lakes Homes For Sale Palo Verde Sun Lakes ... 08/07/2010

Identity theft is a growing problem in our world today.  One important step to take is to shred any documents containing identifying information (especially social security and account numbers) prior to throwing the documents away. If you're like me...you may throw these documents into a bin to shred all at one time and the box full of "identity trash" can get a little full...especially if you're throwing out old tax forms.  The thought of sitting and shredding for an hour is a little overwhelming...so here's a solution! Bring your "shredding material" to the SHRED-A-THON that will be held in the Oakwood Country Club Parking lot. The shred-a-thon is being provided as a courtesy by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and a big thank you goes out to them! Here are some details ~ When?  ... 07/28/2010

Sun Lakes Arizona Homes For Sale - Homes For Sale Sun Lakes Arizona Bob Marsh, Solutions Real Estate, is proud to announce the addition to his website www.RealEstateNAz.com section devoted to Sun Lakes Arizona and Sun Lakes Arizona Homes For Sale, more sections devoted to Sun Lakes Arizona Homes For Sale including Sun Lakes Homes for Sale Cottonwood Subdivision Sun Lakes Homes For Sale Ironwood Subdivision Sun Lakes Homes For Sale Oakwood Country Club Sun Lakes Homes For Sale Palo Verde Sun Lakes Homes For Sale Sun Lakes Country Club Contact Bob Marsh, Associate Broker, CRS, GRI, RECS, Solutions Real Estate, licensed Realtor in Arizona, to list your retirement home for sale or to purchase a retirement property in Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Sun Lakes, Gold Canyon, Apache Junction, or Queen... 07/26/2010

Sun Lakes AZ Homes For Sale - Homes For Sale Sun Lakes AZ   Contact Bob Marsh, Associate Broker, CRS, GRI, RECS, Solutions Real Estate, licensed Realtor in Arizona, to list your retirement home for sale or to purchase a retirement property in Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Sun Lakes, Gold Canyon, Apache Junction, or Queen Creek.  To view all East Valley Phoenix Arizona retirement homes for sale click here .   I know the East Valley and will help you get your home sold if you need to sell your home and help you buy your East Valley retirement home.  Call or text today 480-529-2936  Or email BobYourREALTOR@gmail.com 07/23/2010

Everyone's been anxiously awaiting the reopening of the newly remodeled Sun Lakes Cottonwood Bar & Grill and the time is near! You can get a glimpse of the newly renovated restaurant at the Open House scheduled for Sunday, August 8, 2010 between 1:00 - 4:00 pm. The bar will be open. The Grand Reopening will take place on Monday, August 9, 2010 with breakfast being served starting at 7:00 am. You can also mark your calender for the Annual Labor Day Dinner Dance which will be held in the Cottonwood Bar & Grill on Monday, September 6, 2010. Stay tuned for more details about this event. 07/20/2010

Cottonwood / Palo Verde are looking for residents to volunteer for the 2010-2011 Committee year that commences November 1st. Committee Member Resource Forms (applications) are available at Homeowner Services.  Return completed forms to Homeowner Services no later than September 1st. The Association has nine (9) standing committees: Architectural Compliance Audit & Finance Communications Election Facilities & Grounds Food & Beverage Golf Recreation Safety Security Access So, what’s your pleasure? Something you're good at or something you've always wanted to try? Don't be shy~ Here’s your chance to get involved in YOUR community and volunteer! 07/15/2010

Sun City Waterfront Homes - Sun Lakes Waterfront Homes - Peoria Waterfront Homes - Surprise Waterfront Homes - Our latest website features Arizona homes for sale divided by category, which makes it very easy for you to search for just the type of home you are looking for by simply pushing just a couple of buttons.  One type of home that lots of people search for and you can find on the site are WaterFront Homes.  Here are a few links to make your search easier for you.  There is nothing like living in Arizona, where the temperature can reach 120 degrees in the summer, and looking out your window overlooking a refreshing lake. Sun City Waterfront Homes Sun Lakes Waterfront Homes Peoria Waterfront Homes Surprise Waterfront Homes All Arizona Waterfront Homes We hope you enjoy our search as... 07/12/2010

The median home sales price in Sun Lakes, AZ for May 2010 was slightly under what it was in April 2005.  So, yes, we've lost 5 years worth of value.  The good news is we'd had tremendous appreciation from April 2003 - April 2005. So if you purchased your home before 2003, you're probably still above water. The highest median sales price in Sun Lakes was recorded in January 2007 at $320,000.   06/27/2010

Wednesday, July 7 & Aug 11 "Casino Arizona at Talking Stick" Departs Oakwood at 8:45 am, returns 2:30 pm. On arrival receive $10 Gaming Money, $5 food coupon and $10 Match play for Black Jack June 17, July 15, Aug 19 "Apache Gold Casino Resort" Departs Oakwood at 8:45 am, returns 6 pm On arrival receive a $15 cash coupon. Tickets are $10 each. For tickets or additional information about these or other activities or events call the IronOaks Clubhouse at 480-895-7275 06/13/2010