Sun Lakes Real Estate - OCTOBER 2008 Statistics - SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ONLY   ACTIVE HOMES - OCTOBER 173 sfd homes Lowest price = OCTOBER $145,000  Highest price = OCTOBER $649,900  ACTIVE HOMES in gated community = OCTOBER 79 ACTIVE HOMES on golf course lot = OCTOBER 31   UNDER CONTRACT HOMES - OCTOBER 12 sfd homes UNDER CONTRACT HOMES in gated community = OCTOBER 9 UNDER CONTRACT HOMES on golf course lot = OCTOBER 2  SOLD HOMES - OCTOBER 17 sfd homes Lowest price = OCTOBER $137,500  Highest price = OCTOBER $450,000  Average price per square foot = OCTOBER $140 Average days on the market = OCTOBER 85 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 sa... 11/04/2008

Sun Lakes Real Estate - SEPTEMBER 2008 Statistics - SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ONLY   ACTIVE HOMES - SEPTEMBER 147 sfd homes Lowest price = SEPTEMBER $145,000  Highest price = SEPTEMBER $578,000  ACTIVE HOMES in gated community = SEPTEMBER 64  ACTIVE HOMES on golf course lot = SEPTEMBER 30    UNDER CONTRACT HOMES - SEPTEMBER 11 sfd homes UNDER CONTRACT HOMES in gated community = SEPTEMBER 7  UNDER CONTRACT HOMES on golf course lot = SEPTEMBER 2  SOLD HOMES - SEPTEMBER 22 sfd homes Lowest price = SEPTEMBER $108,500  Highest price = SEPTEMBER $562,500  Average price per square foot = SEPTEMBER $133  Average days on the market = SEPTEMBER 147  Data obtained from the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS) Information deemed accurate, but not guaranteed. Note: information does n... 10/01/2008

Sun Lakes Real Estate - JULY & AUGUST 2008 Statistics - SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ONLY   ACTIVE HOMES - JULY 136 sfd homes AUGUST 131 sfd homes Lowest price = JULY $145,000, AUGUST $130,000 Highest price = JULY $679,000, AUGUST $679,000 ACTIVE HOMES in gated community = JULY 67, AUGUST 61 ACTIVE HOMES on golf course lot = JULY 29, AUGUST 30   UNDER CONTRACT HOMES - JULY 27 sfd homes AUGUST 19 sfd homes UNDER CONTRACT HOMES in gated community = JULY 10, AUGUST 10 UNDER CONTRACT HOMES on golf course lot = JULY 6, AUGUST 5 SOLD HOMES - JULY 25 sfd homes AUGUST 21 sfd homes Lowest price = JULY $120,000, AUGUST $150,000 Highest price = JULY $410,000, AUGUST $550,000 Average price per square foot = JULY $144, AUGUST $141 Average days on the market = JULY 169, AUGUST 187 Data obtained from... 09/01/2008

Sun Lakes Real Estate - JUNE 2008 Statistics - SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ONLY Current ACTIVE HOMES - JUNE = 159 sfd homes Lowest price = $149,900 Highest price = $679,000 ACTIVE HOMES in gated community = 71 ACTIVE HOMES on golf course lot = 33 Current UNDER CONTRACT HOMES - JUNE = 25 sfd homes UNDER CONTRACT HOMES in gated community = 8 UNDER CONTRACT HOMES on golf course lot = 3 Current SOLD HOMES - JUNE = 34 sfd homes Lowest price = $155,000 Highest price = $475,000 Average price per square foot = $145 Average days on the market = 149 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 - inclu... 07/10/2008

Sun Lakes Real Estate - MAY 2008 Statistics - SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ONLY Current ACTIVE HOMES - MAY = 191 sfd homes Lowest price = $149,900 Highest price = $679,000 ACTIVE HOMES in gated community = 88 ACTIVE HOMES on golf course lot = 41 Current UNDER CONTRACT HOMES - MAY = 42 UNDER CONTRACT HOMES in gated community = 19 UNDER CONTRACT HOMES on golf course lot = 7 Current SOLD HOMES - MAY = 33 sfd homes Lowest price = $128,000 Highest price = $540,000 Average price per square foot = $139 Average days on the market = 108 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 - includes home valu... 06/02/2008

Sun Lakes Real Estate - APRIL 2008 Statistics - SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ONLY Current ACTIVE HOMES - APRIL = 218 sfd homes Lowest price = $139,000 Highest price = $679,000 ACTIVE HOMES in gated community = 106 ACTIVE HOMES on golf course lot = 41 Current UNDER CONTRACT HOMES - APRIL = 44 UNDER CONTRACT HOMES in gated community = 24 UNDER CONTRACT HOMES on golf course lot = 9 Current SOLD HOMES - APRIL = 33 sfd homes Lowest price = $130,000 Highest price = $400,000 Average price per square foot = $133 Average days on the market = 170 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 salesChoose from the following links for:Sun Lakes Real Estate - includes h... 05/02/2008

Sun Lakes Real Estate - MARCH 2008 Statistics - SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ONLYCurrent ACTIVE HOMES - MARCH = 265 sfd homes Lowest price = $139,000 Highest price = $699,000 ACTIVE HOMES in gated community = 134 ACTIVE HOMES on golf course lot = 51 Current UNDER CONTRACT HOMES - MARCH = 26 UNDER CONTRACT HOMES in gated community = 10 UNDER CONTRACT HOMES on golf course lot = 4 Current SOLD HOMES - MARCH = 34 sfd homes Lowest price = $150,000 Highest price = $630,000 Average price per square foot = $141 Average days on the market = 121 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 salesChoose from the following links for:Sun Lakes Real Estate - includes hom... 04/04/2008

Sun Lakes Real Estate - JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2008 Statistics - SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ONLYCurrent ACTIVE HOMES - JANUARY/FEBRUARY = 302 sfd homes  (December 300)Lowest price = $154,900  (December $165,000) Highest price = $739,000  (December $750,000) ACTIVE HOMES in gated community = 149  (December 153) ACTIVE HOMES on golf course lot = 53  (December 55)Current UNDER CONTRACT HOMES - JANUARY/FEBRUARY = 37 sfd homes  (December 18)UNDER CONTRACT HOMES in gated community = 21  (December 9) UNDER CONTRACT HOMES on golf course lot = 7  (December 2)Current SOLD HOMES - JANUARY/FEBRUARY = 45 sfd homes  (November 16)Lowest price = $170,000  (December $182,000) Highest price = $575,000  (December $440,000) Average price per square foot = $138  (December $154)Average days on the market = 118 d... 03/01/2008

Cottonwood and Palo Verde residents voted and it's a go!The proposal up for vote last fall has passed, and in the near future remodeling will begin on the dated Clubhouse facilities, which are 20 to 30 years old. The renovations are estimated at over $5.4 million dollars. It's my humble opinion that in the short and long run, this will be good for all Cottonwood and Palo Verde residents!For more information, please visit the following website  www.sunlakes2.com Special Assessment information for residents: there are 5 different interest free options for payment.Lump sum payment of $1,4287 semi-annual payments of $20412 quarterly payments of $119 (by direct debit only)33 monthly payments of $43.27 (by direct debit only)Hardship payments may be available for qualified applicants  01/02/2008

Sun Lakes Real Estate - DECEMBER 2007 Statistics - SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ONLYCurrent ACTIVE HOMES - DECEMBER = 300 sfd homes  (November 277) (October 275) (September 235)Lowest price = $165,000  (November $165,000) (October $169,900) (September $169,900)Highest price = $750,000  (November $750,000) (October $750,000) (September $750,000)ACTIVE HOMES in gated community = 153  (November 149) (October 141) (September 124)ACTIVE HOMES on golf course lot = 55  (November 54) (October 40) (September 35)Current UNDER CONTRACT HOMES - DECEMBER = 18 sfd homes  (November 14) (October 23) (September 11)UNDER CONTRACT HOMES in gated community = 9  (November 8) (October 16) (September 9)UNDER CONTRACT HOMES on golf course lot = 2  (November 2) (October 9) (September 4)Current SOLD HOMES - DECE... 01/02/2008

So how's the real estate market in Sun Lakes, Arizona? Let's take a look~We have just over 14 months worth of homes for sale in Sun Lakes.  This means that if no other homes were listed, it would take approximately 14 months to sell each and every one. There are currently 381 Homes* for sale in Sun Lakes, Arizona. Ranging in price from $169,000  to $750,000.  Average list price $342,100.  Average days on market for these active listings is 156 days.  There are currently 30 homes under contract and waiting to close.  These list prices on these homes range from $237,500 to $450,000 and have been on the market an average of 190 days.27 homes were sold (closed escrow) between 11/5 and 12/5.  The list price on these sold properties ranged from $94,000 to $595,000.  Average list price $311,94... 12/06/2007

Sun Lakes Real Estate - OCTOBER 2007 Statistics - SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ONLYCurrent ACTIVE HOMES total OCTOBER = 275 sfd homes (September 235) (August 213)(July 222) Lowest price = $169,900 (September $169,900) (August $169,900) (July $169,900) Highest price = $750,000 (September $750,000) (August $725,000) (July $725,000) ACTIVE HOMES in gated community = 141 (September 124) (August 109) (July 111) ACTIVE HOMES on golf course lot = 40 (September 35) (August 35) (July 42) Current UNDER CONTRACT HOMES total OCTOBER = 23 sfd homes (September 11) (August 23) (July 22) UNDER CONTRACT HOMES in gated community = 16 (September 9) (August 10) (July 13) UNDER CONTRACT HOMES on golf course lot = 9 (September 4) (August 2) (July 4) Current SOLD HOMES total OCTOBER = 7 sfd homes (September 2... 11/05/2007

Sun Lakes Real Estate - SEPTEMBER 2007 Statistics - SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ONLYCurrent ACTIVE HOMES total SEPTEMBER = 235 sfd homes (August 213)(July 222) (June 232) Lowest price = $169,900 (August $169,900) (July $169,900) (June $179,900)Highest price = $750,000 (August $725,000) (July $725,000) (June $750,000)ACTIVE HOMES in gated community = 124 (August 109) (July 111) (June 115)ACTIVE HOMES on golf course lot = 35 (August 35) (July 42) (June 52)Current UNDER CONTRACT HOMES total SEPTEMBER = 11 sfd homes (August 23) (July 22) (June 28) UNDER CONTRACT HOMES in gated community = 9 (August 10) (July 13) (June 14)UNDER CONTRACT HOMES on golf course lot = 4 (August 2) (July 4) (June 1)Current SOLD HOMES total SEPTEMBER = 23 sfd homes (August 18) (July 44) (June 31) Lowest price = $1... 10/02/2007

Chandler Real Estate - AUGUST 2007 Statistics - SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ONLYCurrent ACTIVE HOMES total AUGUST = 2423 sfd homes (May 2306) (June 2307) (July 2373) Low = $130,000 (May $149,900) (June $152,000) (July $138,000) High = $4,200,000 (May $3,678,000) (June $4,200,000) (July $4,200,000) Single Level = 1603 homes (May 1544) (June 1546) (July 1599) Multi Level = 820 homes (May 762) (June 761) (July 774)Current UNDER CONTRACT HOMES total AUGUST = 255 sfd homes (May 387) (June 341) (July 272) Low = $98,900 (May $193,900) (June $125,000) (July $152,000) High - $1,395,000 (May insufficient data) (June $1,349,000) (July $1,233,000) Single Level = 187 homes (May 270) (June 244) (July 195) Multi Level = 68 homes (May 117) (June 97) (July 77)Current SOLD HOMES total AUGUST = 229 sfd h... 09/03/2007

 Sun Lakes Real Estate - AUGUST 2007 Statistics - SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ONLYCurrent ACTIVE HOMES total AUGUST = 213 sfd homes (May 271)(June 232) (July 222) Lowest price = $169,900 (May $169,900) (June $179,900) (July $169,900) Highest price = $725,000 (May $750,000) (June $750,000) (July $725,000) ACTIVE HOMES in gated community = 109 (May 141) (June 115) (July 111) ACTIVE HOMES on golf course lot = 35 (May 59) (June 52) (July 42)Current UNDER CONTRACT HOMES total AUGUST = 23 sfd homes (May 38) (June 28) (July 22) UNDER CONTRACT HOMES in gated community = 10 (May 16) (June 14) (July 13) UNDER CONTRACT HOMES on golf course lot = 2 (May 10) (June 1) (July 4)Current SOLD HOMES total AUGUST = 18 sfd homes (May 41) (June 31) (July 44) Lowest price = $199,000 (May $167,000) (June $185... 09/03/2007

Sun Lakes - A list of local grocery stores, pharmacies, and banks! Sun Lakes may have a small town atmosphere, but it offers a fine array of grocery stores, pharmacies, and banks! It's so easy to take care of your shopping list when everything is so close by!Grocery Stores in Sun LakesBashas Grocery Store  480-802-7180Safeway Grocery Store  480-883-0255AJ's Grocery and Fine Foods - Brand New! Opening Fall 2007Pharmacies in Sun LakesCVS  480-895-3063Walgreens  480-895-0762Bashas  480-802-7182Safeway  480-883-0255Banks in Sun LakesBank of America  480-827-6642Chase Bank  480-802-0538Wells Fargo  480-802-7879World Savings Bank  480-895-3874Washington Federal  480-895-4045 Choose from the following links for: Sun Lakes Real Estate  -  Sun Lakes Home Values Sun Lakes Map  -  Sun Lakes City D... 08/24/2007

Sun Lakes - A list of local restaurants and eateries!Sun Lakes offers a kaleidoscope of choices for dining out, from fast food to fine dining and everything in between! All of the establishments listed are either right in Sun Lakes, or right on the immediate fringe of the community. Bon Apetit!Oakwood Sierra Grill  480-802-4303Oakwood Poolside Cafe  480-802-4306Ironwood Dining Room  480-895-3275Palo Verde Dining Room  480-895-1981Cottonwood Cafe  480-895-9689Cactus Corner Restaurant  480-895-9270Renaissance Bistro  480-883-2000Kentucky Fried Chicken  480-883-0400Ramiero's Mexican Food  480-883-1026Subway  480-802-2210Burger King  480-895-7733Asian Grill  480-802-9888Papa John's Pizza  480-505-1704**2 Brand New Restaurants opening summer 2007**Sau'tee Grille - grilled and sauteed entrees... 08/24/2007

Sun Lakes Weather – What to expect in Summer, Fall, Winter, and SpringSun Lakes enjoys well over 300 days of sunshine each year! Summer – mid June through mid September – Expect lots of sunshine in June nearly every single day with daytime temps in the low 100’s, single digit humidity, and nighttime temps in the 70 – 80 degree range. The low humidity makes the evening hours through morning hours quite pleasant! July is our hottest month with daytime temps in the 105 – 115 range. We enjoy plenty of sunshine in July, and as we approach mid month, we start to see signs of the impending monsoon season in the form of afternoon clouds, thunderstorms, and increased humidity. While August posts cooler temps and more cloudy days than July, it typically feels much warmer due to the higher humidi... 08/08/2007

SUN LAKES BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTI just learned of a new business that opened in Sun Lakes. Their objective is to help you fight allergies by killing dust mites in your mattress! If you are prone to asthma, hay fever, bronchitis, headaches and fatigue, you may want to give these guys a call! Apparently the American and Canadian Lung Association feel that these critters may be triggering alergy reactions in humans at an alarming rate.Dennis Crofoot of Dust Mites Removal is a certified technician of the Hygienitech® system for sanitizing your mattress using an all natural chemical-free dry treatment utilizing a UV-C germicidal light. I personally haven't tried this, but I'm giving it some serious thought since I seem to frequently wake up with dry itchy eyes and stuffiness.Mr. Crofoot has a we... 08/03/2007

Sun Lakes Real Estate - JULY 2007 Statistics - SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ONLYCurrent ACTIVE HOMES total JULY = 222 sfd homes  (April 274) (May 271)(June 232)     Lowest price = $169,900  (April $165,000) (May $169,900) (June $179,900)     Highest price = $725,000  (April $750,000) (May $750,000) (June $750,000)     ACTIVE HOMES in gated community = 111  (April 146) (May 141) (June 115)     ACTIVE HOMES on golf course lot = 42  (April 59) (May 59) (June 52) Current UNDER CONTRACT HOMES total JULY = 22 sfd homes  (April 45) (May 38) (June 28)     UNDER CONTRACT HOMES in gated community = 13  (April 17) (May 16) (June 14)     UNDER CONTRACT HOMES on golf course lot = 4  (April 11) (May 10) (June 1) Current SOLD HOMES total JULY = 44 sfd homes  (April 42) (May 41) (June 31)     Lowest p... 08/02/2007