The first article, Development remakes Sun Valley Parkway, from the Arizona Republic, reports that Tartesso, Buckeye's third largest master-planned community is spurring growth along the Sun Valley Parkway west of the White Tank Mountains. About 900 of the planned 50,000 homes in Tartesso's nearly 13,000 acres have been finished. The development may take 15 years to finish, but at build-out, it could have 100,000 to 150,000 residents. Phase 1 of Tartesso will have 3,000 homes, commercial areas and parks. The entire project includes five phases on the west side of the Sun Valley Parkway and seven on the east side. Once there are enough rooftops, developers will move forward with the planned Tartesso Town Center on Interstate 10 and the Sun Valley Parkway. Definitely a housing hot spot in... 07/12/2007

 SUN CITY WEST, SUN CITY WEST HOMES, SUN CITY, SUN CITY HOMES, SUN CITY GRAND, SURPRISE NEW HOMES THE TALK GOING AROUND TOWN IS THE NEW 17 MEDICAL LAB'S OR MEDICAL BUSINESS THAT WILL BE OPEN BY 2009 IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA.  WOW, WHAT A CLEAN BUSINESS FOR OUR ENVIROMENT TO HELP WITH THE QUALITY OF AIR. THIS TYPE BUSINESS WILL OPEN UP MANY MORE BACK-UP UNITS TO HELP THEM AND WILL KEEP PHOENIX, ARIZONA ON TOP OF THE MAP FOR GROWTH. NOW IS THE TIME TO CONSIDER LIVING IN THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTHWEST WITH ALL OUR GOLF COURSES, CARDINAL FOOT BALL STADIUM, COYOTE HOCKEY RINK, SUN'S BASKET BALL TEAM AND ALL THE SPRING BASEBALL LEAGUES PLUS THE PHOENIX GOLF PGA TOURNAMENTS FOR MEN AND WOMEN.  WE HAVE THE SPORTS FOR ANYONE TO ENJOY. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU BEFORE 2009. SAM RATLIFFSRAT4116@COX.NET  07/08/2007

   SUN CITY WEST HOMES, SURPRISE HOMES, SURPRISE NEW HOMES, PEORIA NEW HOMES, SUN CITY GRAND.From MSNBC.com, reports that rates on 30 year mortgages dipped slightly this week, the second decline after five weeks of increases. Freddie Mac reported Thursday that rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.67 percent this week, compared with 6.69 percent last week. A year ago, rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages stood at 6.78 percent. Analysts attributed the decline to developments in the bond markets and to the worsening state of the housing market. "This week we saw further effects of the current housing recession," said Frank Nothaft, chief economist at Freddie Mac. He noted that existing home sales dipped to the slowest pace in four years while the number of unsold homes on th... 07/08/2007

Sun City Grand AZ Arizona Active Adult Community  sun city grand az - sun city grand arizona - sun city grand real estate  http://www.samuelratliff.com Located in Surprise, Sun City Grand Arizona. Sun City Grand real estate is a resort style community than previous Arizona active adult communities Sun City Arizona real estate & Sun City West Arizona homes. When you drive through Sun City Grand AZ Neighborhoods there is no mistaken how they arrived with the name Sun City Grand Arizona with its stunning views of The White Tank Mountains, lush green golf course fairways, waterfalls & lakes. Sun City Grand real estate Arizona active adults offers Condos, Casitas and single family homes. Sun City Grand AZ is loaded with resort style amenities for Arizona active adults. Exclusive New Home Se... 07/05/2007

Surprise az new homes Cambridge at Marley Parksurprise az new homes - new homes surprise - surprise real estatehttp://samuelratliff.com where tree-lined streets, sidewalks, classic-style architecture and uniquely themed parks provide a charming, personable place to live new homes in surprise, arizona. Enjoy amenities at surprise new homes including nine parks featuring a variety of sports courts, gardens, playgrounds, interactive water features, open-air amphitheatre and Marley Park Elementary School new homes in arizona. Nearby attractions include Arrowhead Towne Center, the new Cardinals and Coyotes stadiums, Lake Pleasant Regional Park and White Tank Regional Park in surprise arizona. Come home to surprise, arizona, one of our 4 unique home new homes in surprise home designs featurin... 07/04/2007

Folklore has it that Surprise Arizona gets its name because an early resident was supposed to have said that if a city grew here, it would be a Surprise.Surprise! A city did grow here. And a fast growing city it is also. Recent figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau say that between the year 2000 census, and the 2006 revised estimate that Surprise grew over 177%, from 30,918 people to 85,914. John Hagen of the cities economic development department estimates that population is now over 100,000. He also states that the city leads the country in job growth.Opportunities abound in Surprise, whether you are looking for a home to raise a family, or a place to start a business.For more information on Surprise, contact me or visit the city website HERE.For more information on homes and con... 06/29/2007

Hi Folks- For anyone that watches or goes to the city council meetings I ma sure you are aware of the theatrics going on right now.  Between all the drama on the council, there has been some progress on the city park in Surprise Farms.  No plans are concrete, however, Mark Coronado spoke at the last meeting and implied that they are going to shift some money around between the phases of the park to at least get some grass for phase 2 of the park.  the paper reported that the pickleball courts will now move to the tennis/raquet facility.  This is the most positive news for our neighborhood in a while.  Let's see when they start now....The market here is staying steady.  Rates have gone up alot in the past couple months but there are still buyers and the  numbers in SF are remaining stabl... 06/25/2007

Good Morning -A quick note on how the local Surprise market is doing lately.   People,  we have buyers.  there are many people out there currently shopping for homes, they are looking for the best deal and those home priced in the top 10% of the market WILL GET SOLD.  The builders are very aggressive still, however, their inventory is depleting.  The sooner the better, right?  They are especially dominating the bigger home market.  Out of 7 homes pending in Surprise between 3500 square feet and 4000 Square feet, 6 are builder spec homes for well below $100 per square foot.There is a product that the builders do not have in their "spec" inventory....  homes under $225,000.  You can have one built in 6-8 months, but most builders do not have much in the "move-in" now catergory.  This is g... 06/12/2007

 The subdivision of Sun City Grand had 47 homes sell during the month of May 2007.  These home had an average list price of $381,902.98 and average sale price was $368,444.68.  As of May 31, 2007, there were 32 homes under contract in Sun City Grand. The average list price of these pending homes was $340,237.50.There were 309 active listings in Sun City Grand as of the end of May 2007.    The average list price of these active listings was $367,536.87. For more information about Sun City Grand or other fine communities in Surprise Arizona, please view my website at http://www.donrichhomes.com/.      06/10/2007

The subdivision of Bell West Ranch had 4 homes sell during the month of May 2007.  These home had an average list price of $229,950.00 and average sale price was $229,725.00.  As of May 31, 2007, there were 5 homes under contract in Bell West Ranch. The average list price of these pending homes was $249,080.00.There were 43 active listings in Bell West Ranch as of the end of May 2007.    The average list price of these active listings was $310,188.88.For more information about Bell West Ranch or other fine communities in Surprise Arizona, please view my website at http://www.donrichhomes.com/Bell_West_Ranch/page%20_1687480.html or call me at (623) 640-0937.    06/09/2007

Yesterday is one of the better ones.I recently represented a young Air Force sergeant being transferred to Luke AFB in Arizona. She had known she would be transferred last year, and made contact with me over the web.Over the ensuing months we kept in contact, I sent her listings, we talked occasionally. Three months ago, she sold her home in Texas, moving into base housing temporarily. At this time, we picked up the activity. I showed her parents homes in her behalf. We actually wrote 5 offers, presented 4 offers before we got one accepted. At all times she has been the nicest, most organized and cooperative client I have ever represented on either side of the table. We closed escrow last week. She will not be here for another two weeks. She has not even seen her new home yet. She has c... 06/09/2007

Surprise Arizona Dog Owners - Surprise Arizona Dog Park If you are a dog owner living in Surprise Arizona, you may want to check out the Community Dog Park located at 15953 N. Bullard Avenue in Surprise Arizona. This dog park has both small and large dog sections with shade structures. There are drinking fountains for pets and owners, picnic tables, a holding area. The dog park has landscaped trees and turf. The hours are sun up to 10 p.m. For more information, call 623-266-4500. If you are a home owner in Surprise or elsewhere in the Phoenix Arizona Valley areas and it's time to sell your home call Bob and Carolin Benjamin to help you. If you are thinking of relocating to the Surprise area, or other Phoenix Valley city, we can help you also.  Call us at 480-201-3001. 06/09/2007

The subdivision of Arizona Traditions had 5 homes sell during the month of May 2007.  These home had an average list price of $247,699.80 and average sale price was $237,700.00.  As of May 31, 2007, there were 5 homes under contract in Arizona Traditions. The average list price of these pending homes was $237,100.00.There were 56 active listings in Arizona Traditions as of the end of May 2007.    The average list price of these active listings was $312,664.73.For more information about Arizona Traditions or other fine communities in SurpriseArizona, please view my website at http://www.donrichhomes.com/Arizona_Tradtions/page_1687474.html.    06/08/2007

There were 12 homes sold in Mountain Vista Ranch for the month of April 2007.  The average list price of these homes was $242,566.67 and average sale price was $238,241.67.    As of April 30, there were 8 homes under contract.     The average list price of these pending homes was $225,081.25.    As of the end of the month, there were 79 active listings in Mountain Vista Ranch.    The average list price of these homes was $248,948.80. For more information about Mountain Vista Ranch or other fine communities in Surprise, please view my website at http://www.donrichhomes.com/.    05/28/2007

Just received a letter that has been passed to me.  the letter is from Jim Rumpeltes (Surprise City Manager).In summary it is regarding the Phase II of the park which is to include a dog park, disc golf, ramadas and a playground for approximately $2.6 million.  It states that that Phase II is not even in the city's 5 year plan yet.  they plan on focusing on Phase I which is to be done by the end of 2008 (besides the aquatic park). that will be done by 2010.Looks like a dirt lot off of 175th ave for 5 more years.... Yeah!  05/18/2007

Good Afternoon Everyone- Your Surprise Farms Specialist with an update on the market.  So far after a brief speedbump in late Feb/March the local market seems to be picking up  steam.  The normal spring rush was late to start but a surge in the past month on smaller homes in a less costly price bracket have been selling well.  Homes under $225,000 are moving well right now.  Also homes with pools are getting alot of attention.  the builders are getting very aggressive with their pricing and incentives, however, most have stopped pulling permits and are focusing on depleting their inventory first.  from the numbers I am seeing, they are doing a great job at this.  The sooner the better!!!It is a great time to buy as well.  rates are still low and most are saying that it should stay that ... 05/18/2007

Finally we have some positive news on the new park.  The city has gone over the budget and have approved some money (just over 5 million) for the city park in Surprise Farms.  Some of the plans include pickleball courts (thank you pickleball people for your support) and a aquatic park.  No word on when the groundbreaking is going to be.  The city plans to start in phase 1 of the park which is adjacent to Willow Canyon High School.  Phase 2 has an unknown start date.     05/18/2007

There were 14 homes sold in Surprise Farms for the month of April 2007.  The average list price of these homes was $268,650.00 and average sale price was $260,100.00.    As of April 30, there were 19 homes under contract.     The average list price of these pending homes was $276,787.21.    As of the end of the month, there were 189 active listings in Surprise Farms.    The average list price of these homes was $295,915.69. For more information about Surprise Farms or other fine communities in Surprise, please view my website at http://www.donrichhomes.com/.    05/16/2007

There were 44 homes sold in Sun City Grand for the month of April 2007.  The average list price of these homes was $395,195.45 and average sale price was $381,292.05.    As of April 30, there were 56 homes under contract.     The average list price of these pending homes was $372,659.64.    As of the end of the month, there were 356 active listings in Sun City Grand.    The average list price of these homes was $369,848.79. For more information about Sun City Grand or other fine communities in Surprise, please view my website at http://www.donrichhomes.com/.    05/16/2007

Homes for sale in Sun City Grand, Westbrook VillageIf you like many others believe you have to be 55 years old to live in an active adult community, have I got news for you.Both Sun City Grand, and Westbrook Village have lower age restrictions. You may buy a home and live in it at age 45 in Sun City Grand. Homes for sale in Sun City Grand range from $129,000 to $889,000.Westbrook Village has an even lower age limit. You can buy a home and live in it in Westbrook Village at age 40. Homes for sale in Westbrook Village range from $149,000 to $539,000.How can these communities do this? The federal rule is that 80% of the homes have at least 1 occupant over 55 years old, and no occupant under 19 years old for longer than 90 days. If the bylaws of the community allow it, and the community gov... 05/15/2007