Oakwood Country Club in Sun Lakes Arizona is home to 27 holes of golf.  Three nine-hole courses - The Lakes, The Palms and The Sonoran - comprise Oakwood golf courses and all are a Par 36 course.  The Lakes is a 3,259 yard course from the black tees, The Palms is $3,249 and The Sonoran is $3,318.  Oakwood has a course rotation as follows:                     Ironwood Golf Course is a Par 67 18-hole course that is 5,163 yards from the Championship Tees.  Course rating is as follows: Mens - Standard (4,585 yards) 63.8/106  Combined (4,215 yards) 61.7/100 Ladies - Standard 69.0/113, Combined 65.5/110, Forward 62.9/108   Oakwood and Ironwood (known as IronOaks) are public courses with preferred tee times given to residents and golf members.  Contact the Pro Shop at Oakwood at 480-895-1159 o... 09/03/2013

Oktoberfest October 7 at Oakwood Country Club in Sun Lakes AZ! The Sun Lakes AZ real estate market is HOT but the weather is cooling down as we near the fall.  Get ready for some fall fun with Oktoberfest October 7th in the Oakwood Country Club Ballroom.  Monday night buffet with the authentic German band Die Echten Walbuam Trio. More details to follow.  Visit us on our Sun Lakes facebook page for events and happenings and real estate market trends. 09/02/2013

Sun Lakes AZ Community Theater is back.  In October another murder mystery dinner show will be held at Oakwood Country Club.  The Sun Lakes Community Theater presents POLTER HEIST for the Murder Mystery Dinner Show so bring your detective skills as you investigate the clues to the "whodunit" mystery.  Interact with Madam Zelda ad other amazing characters throughout the show.  The show will run October 22 - 26, 2013 at the Oakwood Clubhouse in Sun Lakes AZ.  Tickets go on sale October 1 and will be sold every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Clubhouse from 11 am to 2 pm at the Oakwood Clubhouse and every Thursday at the Saguaro Room lobby at  Cottonwood Country Club from 11 am - 2 pm. Dinner and entertainment is only $35.00 per person and last year the show was sold out the first week so don... 09/02/2013

Sun Lakes AZ home sold at $213.00 per square foot!  The KOLB Team sold this beautiful Sienna floor plan in Oakwood Country Club in July 2013 for $213.00 per sq foot - the highest price per sq ft sold in Oakwood so far this year! The KOLB Team - Becky and John Kolb and Kathy Heinemann - live and Sun Lakes and are specialists in the Sun Lakes real estate market.  Where is Sun Lakes Arizona?  Sun Lakes is contiguous to Chandler on the east side of the Phoenix Valley and is highly desirable due to close proximity to all major interstates, shopping, theater, medical facilities and the airports. Thinking of listing your home or buying in Sun Lakes?  Give The KOLB Team a call at 480-440-0849!  We are your Sun Lakes AZ real estate specialists!  No other agent can say of Sun Lakes -  Sun Lakes A... 09/02/2013

Michigan State Pary in Sun Lakes November 9, 2013 It's that time of year again when Sun Lakes AZ winter residents return and state parties are planned.  This year's Michigan State party will be a picnic at Sisk Park in Palo Verde Country Club.  Attendees will have access to the bocce ball court and putting greens.  Karen Hall is the organizer and reports that menu options and other planning is underway.  For more information contact Karen via email at kjhall3@me.com 09/01/2013

IronOaks Fitness Center held an open house in Sun Lakes AZ this morning.  General Manager Clark Champion was on hand to cut the ribbon reopening the facility at the Oakwood Country Club.  Renovations include the additon of two new offices, a new classroom, new plumbing work and new carpeting and entry. Clark stated that many fitness members who utilized other facilities during the renovation process were very happy to be back.  There is most definitely a customer service level at Oakwood Country Club that is not found is some of the surrounding fitness centers.  The center is staffed daily with people on the floor to assist with using machines and weights.  A variety of fitness classes are offered.  For more information about Sun Lakes Arizona or the IronOaks Fitness Center call The KOL... 08/30/2013

SRP Power Lines and Sun Lakes AZ - Sun Lakes Arizona is bordered by Alma School, Riggs, Price Road, Hunt Highway and Arizona Avenue.  With the influx of new business in the Price Corridor SPR has been conducting studies and holding town meetings indicating a variety of routes for the proposed new power lines. SRP will hold a meeting at Cottonwood Country Club on October 22 to announce their recommendation for the proposed routes, one of which is along Hunt Highway and along the old Price Road.  Once the recommendation is made the final decision belongs to the Arizona Corporate Commission. Sun Lakes homeowners and the HOA's have done a fantastic job of keeping homeowners in the loop and voicing strong opposition to the routes that affect Sun Lakes.  A website has been established for mor... 08/28/2013

Sun Lakes AZ market trends are on the rise... What a difference a year has made in the Sun Lakes AZ real estate market! Through August 28 of 2013, 515 homes have been sold in Sun Lakes with an average sales price of $206,485.  The highest priced home that sold was $550,000.  The highest per sq foot price sold in 2013 thus far was sold by The KOLB Team at $213.18 per sq ft.  That is up from 2012's high of $202.89 per sq ft. For the same time period in 2012, 454 homes were sold with the average sales price of $189,521 and the highest priced home that was sold was $480,000.  At this very moment there are only 88 homes actively listed for sale in Sun Lakes of the 9967 homes in Sun Lakes Country Club, Cottonwood, Palo Verde, Ironwood and Oakwood.  Search all homes for sale in Sun Lakes AZ or... 08/28/2013

Vacation watch service at Sun Lakes AZ.  Heading out for a vacation?  Take advantage of the vacation watch service in Sun Lakes AZ offered by IronOaks HOA Patrol. Simply complete a vacation watch form on the IronOaks website or stop by the Patrol office in Oakwood Country Club to obtain a form.  Or call the Patrol office at 480-895-4937.  This is a no charge service offered to all homeowners at Ironwood and Oakwood Country Club in Sun Lakes.  Have peace of mind and enjoy your vacation! 08/20/2013

Where is Sun Lakes AZ?  This handy Sun Lakes AZ map will help you. Conveniently located close to all major freeways Sun Lakes AZ is easy to find.  From the Sky Harbor airport, take I-10 south to the Riggs Road exit.  Or take the 202 east to the 101 and head south, or take I-10 to Hwy 60 east to the 101 and head south.  It's really an easy commute - about 20 minutes in non-rush hour traffic. Sun Lakes AZ is a Robson active adult development comprised of five communities and just under 10,000 homes.  Sun Lakes #1, Cottonwood and Palo Verde and Ironwood and Oakwood with each of these three having their own Home Owner Association.  Palo Verde, Ironwood and Oakwood are gated communities.  Search all homes for sell in Sun Lakes AZ or call The KOLB Team for more information about the community. 08/20/2013

Neighbors Who Care in Sun Lakes Arizona is an organization that gives senior independence through volunteer services.  Located at 10450 E Riggs Road # 113 in Sun Lakes Arizona, provides services such as van transportation to grocery stores, transportation to and from medical facilities, business assistance, dinner delivery, social visits and much more. All services are booked through the Neighbors Who Care office at 480-895-7133 and must be scheduled at least three business days in advance.  Services are available Monday - Friday. Are you looking to volunteer your services?  Neighbors Who Care needs volunteers and those who participate say the experience is very rewarding.  Call the Volunteer Services Coordinator at 480-895-7133 to discuss further. Neighbors Who Care in Sun Lakes Arizon... 08/19/2013

Beat the heat - Sun Lakes AZ homes with private pool.  Search all homes in Ironwood and Oakwood Country Clubs in Sun Lakes AZ with a private pool.  It's surprising how many buyers initially do not want a private pool but change their mind once they start looking.  The dry heat really does make a difference - get out of a pool after sunset when it is still 100 degrees and the body actually feels chilled.  It's the evaporation and it feels great. Winter time is a great time to soak your bones after a game of tennis or golf.  It is easy to heat a pool and not as expensive as you might think. So beat the heat - Sun Lakes AZ homes with private pool!  Your very own private oasis - call The KOLB Team for more information.  480-440-0849 08/16/2013

USTA Southwest 2013 Grand Slam Series - Sun Lakes AZ Sign up for the Clay Court Championship to be held at Oakwood Country Club in Sun Lakes AZ  September 19 - 22, 2013.  Reference # 750015613 when registering. SW USTA SLAM SERIES - Four championship events (indoor held in January; grass held in June; clay held in September and hard court held in October) All tournaments are Level I for adult age group ranking purposes. When all tournaments have been played, USTA Southwest will crown their year-end age group "Southwest Slam" top performers in each division in the 2013 Grand Slam Series All spectators are welcome! Come one come all to Sun Lakes AZ to watch the United States Tennis Association 2013 Grand Slam Series at Oakwood Country Club! Interested in homes for sale in Sun Lakes AZ?  C... 08/11/2013

  HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS IN SUN LAKES AZ.  Confused about who to call?  Here is a handy easy reference of helpful phone numbers in Sun Lakes AZ. IronOaks (Ironwood and Oakwood Country Club) Clubhouse Concierge - 480-895-7275 ALC Permits - 480-802-2776 Common Areas/Facilities - 480-895-3681 Dining - Oakwood Sunsets - 480-802-4303 Dining - Oakwood Poolside - 480-802-4306 Dining - Ironwood - 480-895-3275 Emergency - Chandler Police - 480-782-4130 Emergency - Maricopa Sheriff - 602-876-1000 Emergency - IronOaks Patrol - 480-797-6508 Emergency - Sun Lakes Fire Dept. - 480-797-6508 Fitness Center - 480-802-6853 Gate - Oakwood/EJ Robson - 480-802-4244 Gate - Oakwood/Sun Lakes Blvd. - 480-802-1327 Gate - Ironwood/Halley - 480-895-5752 Golf - Oakwood - 480-895-1159 Golf - Ironwood - 480-895-0614 ... 08/11/2013

Tom's BBQ is now even closer to Sun Lakes AZ.  And who doesn't love great BBQ?  Their pulled pork sandwich is the specialty of the house but the brisket is mouth watering and full of flavor!  Friday fish fry?  You bet - Friday nights $10.95 for all you can eat fried fish. Browse Tom's menu to find your favorite - chicken, ribs, pork, beef...you'll find it all and even fried mac and cheese balls!  This is not for the dieting group - but c'mon if you are going to blow it once this would be the place to go for it.   Just a short distance from Sun Lakes AZ, Tom's BBQ is now located at the northwest corner of Alma School and Queen Creek.  Being a Texas girl - I can say that this is some of the best BBQ I've tasted!  A Sun Lakes Realtor and Resident, I am "tickled pink" that Tom's BBQ is now ... 08/08/2013

Sun Lakes Luxury Golf Course Homes In the east valley you can find great homes on the golf courses. We have all price ranges from entry to luxury. Check out what is available today. CLICK ON THE PHOTO BELOW to get a look at inventory that is updated every minute, and then scroll down once on that page to see the Sun Lakes community. Give me a call today, and see what and I can do for you. Kent Musgrave 480.250.1223 Cell Solutions Real Estate 08/06/2013

You want to sell your home furnished but the buyer doesn't want it.  What to do? We are often asked to list a home with all furnishings included.  Sometimes the furniture is very nice and sometimes it is quite dated.  Furniture is personal and no one wants to offend someone so what can be done?  It is usually best to list furnishings under a separate bill of sale so that the buyer doesn't try to reduce the price because they don't want furnishings.  But what happens when they just don't want it - perhaps they have their own nice furnishings or they simply do not care for the style of furniture you have. A simple solution is a consignment store.  In Sun Lakes we have My Sister's Attic that is conveniently located next to the community.  They pick up and deliver and it is an easy solution... 08/06/2013

Sun Lakes AZ - 2013 2nd Quarter Market Update As we enter into the celebration of Independence Day The KOLB Team would like to thank all of our military personnel, fire fighters, police officers and all first responders who risk their lives daily for our freedom.  We wish everyone a very safe and happy July 4th! Sun Lakes AZ - 2013 2nd Quarter Market Update Temps are sizzling in Sun Lakes AZ and inventory is fizzling.  As of today only 74 homes are for sale in Sun Lakes AZ. To break that down let's look at each community - of the 9,967 homes in all of Sun Lakes this is what is for sale as of today. Oakwood Country Club - 16 homes for sale Ironwood Country Club - 8 homes for sale Palo Verde Country Club - 6 homes for sle Cottonwood Country Club - 15 homes for sale Sun Lakes Country Club ... 07/02/2013

Cottonwood and Palo Verde homes for sale in Sun Lakes AZ Two of the five areas with the active adult Robson community in Sun Lakes Arizona are Cottonwood Country Club and Palo Verde Country Club.  These two areas are managed by one homeowners association (HOA).  Highly desireable location and amenities make this area very attractive to buyers looking for resort style living every day of the year. About the area 3,809 homes make up the Cottonwood/Palo Verde communities with Palo Verde.  Three communities in Sun Lakes are gated and Palo Verde is one of those.  Ironwood and Oakwood are the others.  Located just 3 miles from Interstate 10 and minutes from the Loops 101 and 202 travel to airports, medical, shopping and much are why many choose this community over others.  Location location l... 06/11/2013

Homes for sale in the IronOaks neighborhood of Sun Lakes, Arizona Why do people live here? Sun Lakes Arizona is a desired located close to all major freeways and just a 20-25 minute ride from Sky Harbor or Mesa Gateway airports.  3 miles off of I-10 is a lush and tropical oasis of almost 10,000 homes with 99 holes of golf, 12 swimming pools, 27 tennis courts, boccie ball, pickle ball, fitness centers, restaurants and a plethora of social organizations.  Sun Lakes AZ is a lifestyle in a resort setting and opportunities for great friendships with people from all walks of life.     Looking for a home in Sun Lakes Arizona? First determine what criteria is important to you.  Sun Lakes consists of 5 separate subdivisions.  Sun Lakes Country Club is the first and oldest with homes built in the... 06/09/2013