It’s that time again! Time to get your golf cart all dressed up for Christmas and head on over to the newly remodeled Palo Verde Country Club at 5:00 on Friday, December 4, 2009. Santa will present the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place  winners of the most creative golf carts with a cash prize ($100, $75 & $50) so don’t wimp out on the decorations! At 5:00 there will be that famous FREE hot turkey soup and a specialty bar will be set up with some great drink choices.  Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves will be passing out candy and toys to the children. At 6:15 the golf carts will make their way to the Cottonwood Country Club where the Christmas Show ill be held in the far East parking lot.  The show will start at 7:00 pm and will be highlighted by a performance from Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hatches an Egg pr... 12/01/2009

"Should I  list my home for sale during the holidays?"  It's a question I often hear this time of the year and the answer is "it depends". It depends on how much you'd like to be inconvenienced during the holidays. It depends on whether your ok with strangers coming through your home if you have gifts under a Christmas tree. Let's assume you're ok with all that.  There's one big factor you have to remember when selling a home in Sun Lakes, AZ. Sun Lakes, AZ as well as all the the other Active Adult Communities in the area are unique in the real estate market.  The busiest home selling and buying season for these communities is in the fall, winter and early spring months due to the influx of visitors to the area.  So, your home is going to have the highest visibility during these times. ... 11/27/2009

It's time for a real estate update for Sun Lakes, AZ.  Now that our winter visitors are returning and people all over the world are looking for a great Active Adult community to retire to, or simply live during the winter months.  Sun Lakes is definitely that place!  So, how many homes are for sale in Sun Lakes? Here are some details~ There are currently 274 homes for sale in Sun Lakes, AZ.Homes for sale range in price from the lowest priced home: $69,900 for a lender-owned 1680 sf 2 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home located in Sun Lakes #1 to the highest price home: $725,000 for a 3800sf 2 story home with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths and a guest house and a pool situated on a golf course lot in Oakwood Country Club. There are currently: Homes priced under $100,000 ~ 10 Homes priced $100,00... 11/19/2009

It's time for the Annual Sun Lakes Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast, this Sunday, November 15, 2009 at the Sun Lakes Country Club (25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd).  Come one...Come all...and bring your appetite! This is just one of the fundraisers that enables the Sun Lakes Rotary Club to continue their work in the community which includes STRIVE, Choices, and the Dictionary Project.  The Rotary Club also supports the Boys and Girls Clubs of the East Valley & Neighbors Who Care. Silent Auction and Raffle will also be held during the breakfast. Maybe the best pancakes in the Valley and they're served ALL YOU CAN EAT!  The breakfast includeds regular pancakes, blueberry pancakes, bacon, sausage, OJ and coffee. Breakfast begins at 7:30am and will be served until 12:30 pm giving both early and late r... 11/12/2009

The Sun Lakes Veterans Day Observance will take plat at 11:00 am on Wednesday, 11/11/2009 in front of the flagpole at the Sun lakes Country Club, 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd (Just South of Riggs Rd). Keynote speaker will be Arizona Attorney General, Terry Goddard who served as four time Mayor of Phoenix and was a Commander in the Naval Reserves where he served 27 years. Sun Lakes, AZ is home to six veterans' organizations.  Participating in the Veterans Day Ceremonies this year are the American Legion, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Marine League, Korean War Veterans and this year's coordinator of the event, the Jewish War Veterans. Lunch will be served following the event in the Navajo Room of the Country Club.  May each of us remember not only on Veterans Da... 11/10/2009

Sun Lakes, Arizona, October 2009, Real Estate Summary October 2009 sales figures for Sun Lakes, Arizona reveal that Sales are up and prices are down. Prices down and sales up sounds like an Economics 101 axiom. Today: 11/02/09 Sun Lakes Active: 255 properties Sun Lakes Pending: 34 properties Sun Lakes October 2009 Sold properties: 28 Average Sale Price: $219,245. Avg. DOM: 96 Low Sale: $85,000. High Sale: $525,000. Sun Lakes October 2008 Sold Properties: 21 Sun Lakes Avg. Sale Price: $257,662. Avg. DOM: 116 Low Sale: $90,000. High Sale: $450,000. October Average Sun Lakes Sale prices are down 14.9% compared to last year. The number of Sun Lakes properties sold in October is up 33% over the same period last year.   11/02/2009

There are currently 258 homes for sale in Sun Lakes, AZ.Homes for sale range in price from the lowest priced home listed at $55,000 for a 1440sf 2 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home located in Sun Lakes #1 to the highest priced home listed at $725,000 for a 3800sf 2 story home with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths and a guest house and a pool situated on a golf course lot in Oakwood Country Club. The Sun Lakes community hasn't been hit too hard by the foreclosure market, however there are currently 11 homes listed as short sales and 10 homes listed as lender owned.  If you're a Sun Lakes homeowner facing foreclosure, I invite you to visit my foreclosure help website for helpful information or give me a call to discuss how I might be able to help you. Homes are selling!  There are currently 48 ho... 10/30/2009

Don't let anyone tell you differently.  I sold 2 homes in Sun Lakes, AZ just this past weekend.  The winter visitors are returning and the Canadians are calling.  It's a great time to be a buyer in Sun Lakes!  The temps have cooled and the golf course is waiting for you! Visit Sun Lakes...you'll be SOLD on the lifestyle!! 10/28/2009

I love what I do. Selling homes in Chandler, Sun Lakes and the surrounding East Valley is what I do. But have I ever told you why? It's not about the paycheck. It's not about the houses. It's not about a whole lot of things.... Here's my why. What's yours? 10/26/2009

239 homes are listed for sale in Sun Lakes, AZ$249,500 is the median list price of a home in Sun Lakes162  homes (68%) are listed for less than $300,000 SINCE JANUARY 1, 2009~279 homes have sold in Sun Lakes$187,500 is the 2009 median sales price of a home in Sun Lakes Of the homes that sold in 2009: 212 (76%) sold for less than $300,000$37,500 ~ the price of the least expensive home sold in Sun Lakes this year.  A 1334sf manufactured home, with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths located in Sun Lakes #1 $580,000 ~ the price of the most expensive home sold in Sun Lakes this year.  Located in Oakwood Country Club, a 3000sf, 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with Casita and a pool and situated on a golf course lot. *Information obtained on October 11, 2009 from Arizona Regional MLS is deemed reliable but not guaran... 10/12/2009

One of the things I love most about living in Oakwood in Sun Lakes is the 3 miles of walking paths that wind throughout the western half of the community.  Shaded with a canopy of trees over some parts of the path, you might even forget you're in the middle of the desert! Homes that border the walking path are restricted to view fencing if they choose to fence their yard so there's a feeling of openness on the paths which also feature landscape lighting for those evening strolls. I caution you that if you're walking late in the evening, you may just get sprayed by a sprinkler or two, but that just makes you pick up your pace just a little!  The first time I attempted to follow the walking path I got miserably lost.  A leisurely walk that would  normally take about an hour, took me almos... 10/11/2009

Are you new to Sun Lakes?  Here's a great way to learn about all Sun Lakes has to offer. Saturday, October 24, 20098:00 - Noon at the Sun Lakes Country Club10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Oakwood Country Club Leave about clubs and activities in Sun Lakes! 10/08/2009

What's happening with Single family homes for sale in Sun Lakes, AZ?  We are starting to see a slight increase in inventory with the average list price staying pretty stable.  As Sun Lakes' homeowners begin their return for the Fall, Winter and Spring months, we typically see an increase in buyer and seller activity. Check out this week's statistics for homes that are currently for sale in Sun Lakes as well as the homes that have sold in recent weeks.  09/26/2009

I've represented several Canadians looking for a second home in Arizona.  What Canadians, as well as most vacation home buyers, are looking for is more than a home, it's a lifestyle. Many vacation home buyers don't realize this up front, but through a series of discussions and touring various communities, it becomes crystal clear.  Yes, they're coming here for the sunshine, but most want want more than a roof, four walls and a pool.  Most want one or more of the following: Close to amenities like shopping and theaters Near the airport Gated community Golf course community is a plus On-site fitness center Clubhouse with dining Tennis Courts Walking paths Once we've visited Sun Lakes along with several of the other communities in the area, almost always, buyers pick Sun Lakes.  Most of th... 09/16/2009

Monday Market Update for Sun Lakes, Arizona There are currently 211 homes for sale in Sun Lakes. List prices range from $75,000 for a 1296sf 2 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home in Sun Lakes #1 to $850,000 for a 2-story home with a pool on a golf course lot in Oakwood. There are 5 Lender-Owned homes for sale and 8 homes listed as Short Sales. There are 41 homes that are under "pending" and of those 1 is Lender-Owned and 9 are Short Sales. 22 homes sold during the month of August , 2 were Lender-Owned and 1 was a Short Sale. There is currently about an 9.5 month's supply of homes for sale in Sun Lakes. Amy Jones is a Realtor and Sun Lakes Resident. Representing buyers and sellers in the Sun Lakes area. Visit www.AmySellsAZ.com or www.SunLakesBlog.com for more information.   09/14/2009

  Lake community and active adult living at Sun Lakes This 3,500 acre active adult community is home to over 16,000 residents that enjoy golf courses, recreation centers, community swimming pools and activities such as arts and crafts, aerobics, dancing, and much more! Sun Lakes was developed in 1972 by Ed Robson and is comprised of 5 communities; Oakwood, Ironwood, Palo Verde, Sun Lakes Phase I, and Cottonwood.  Each has it's own recreation center and activites schedule. For those interested in the housing options: Sun Lakes Active Adult Homes for Sale Sun Lakes has been nationally and locally recognized as a well maintained and desireable community.  Comments from residents include the strong sense of community and high praise for the recreational activities at the community centers. ... 07/05/2009

There is nothing better than living in the community you sell homes in.  Here's a brief tour of Oakwood Country Club in Sun Lakes, Arizona.  The place I call home! 03/26/2009

Sun Lakes AZ Real Estate - FEBRUARY 2009 Statistics - SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ONLY   ACTIVE HOMES - FEBRUARY 240 sfd homes Lowest price =  $125,900  Highest price =  $639,000  ACTIVE HOMES in gated community =  127 ACTIVE HOMES on golf course lot =  62   UNDER CONTRACT HOMES - FEBRUARY 29 sfd homes UNDER CONTRACT HOMES in gated community =  14 UNDER CONTRACT HOMES on golf course lot =  2 SOLD HOMES - FEBRUARY 17 sfd homes Lowest price =  $118,000  Highest price =  $390,000  Average price per square foot =  $126 Average days on the market =  137 Data obtained from the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS) Information deemed accurate, but not guaranteed. Note: information does not include non-MLS private home sales Choose from the following links for: Sun Lakes Real Estat... 03/01/2009

Sun Lakes AZ Real Estate - JANUARY 2009 Statistics - SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ONLY   ACTIVE HOMES - JANUARY 237 sfd homes Lowest price =  $125,900  Highest price =  $639,000  ACTIVE HOMES in gated community =  120 ACTIVE HOMES on golf course lot =  56   UNDER CONTRACT HOMES - JANUARY 23 sfd homes UNDER CONTRACT HOMES in gated community =  12 UNDER CONTRACT HOMES on golf course lot =  1 SOLD HOMES - JANUARY 10 sfd homes Lowest price =  $120,000  Highest price =  $380,000  Average price per square foot =  $119 Average days on the market =  61 Data obtained from the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS) Information deemed accurate, but not guaranteed. Note: information does not include non-MLS private home sales Choose from the following links for: Sun Lakes Real Estate - i... 02/02/2009

Sun Lakes AZ HOA fees for 2009 For all 5 Communities in Sun Lakes: Oakwood, Ironwood, Palo Verde, Cottonwood, and Sun Lakes Country Club #1 Oakwood and Ironwood: HOA #3  480-895-6484Annual Dues = $1300.00Transfer Fee = $350.00Associated Asset Management Transfer Fee = $90.00Disclosure Fee = $130.00 Palo Verde and Cottonwood: HOA #2  480-895-3550Annual Dues = Palo Verde $1264  Cottonwood $1114.00Transfer Fee = $350.00Capital Improvement Fund Fee (One time Buyer Capital Investment Fee) = $1114.00Palo Verde Residents -  Annual Gate Fee = $150.00Palo Verde Residents - Annual Road Maintenance Fee = $75.00 Sun Lakes Country Club: HOA #1  480-895-9270 Annual Dues = $888.00Transfer Fee = $350.00Capital Improvement Fund Fee (One time Buyer Capital Investment Fee = $1000.00) Disclaimer: This inf... 02/02/2009