Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Presidents Award 2015 Jim Braun 05/24/2016

How's the Real Estate Market in Sun City Grand?In the Sun City Grand retirement community, April 2016 active inventory was 176 properties, a 14% increase from April 2015. There were 49 homes that closed in escrow inApril 2016, a 26% decrease from April 2015. Year-to-date 2016, there were 194 closings, a 20% decrease from year-to-date 2015.Months of inventory was 3.6 months, increasing from 2.3 months in April 2015.Median price of sold homes was $254,750 for the month of April 2016, up 5% from April 2015.The Sun City Grand in Surprise had 57 new properties under contract in April 2016, a 19% decrease from April 2015.Sun City GrandSun City Grand in Surprise supports the retirement dream. It's all about the lifestyle filled with activities. Golf, tennis, softball, pickle ball, bowling, boc... 05/13/2016

It's that time of year again, the Sun City Grand Semi Annual Garage Sale. Thousands attend this event each year in search of that treasure you can't live without!200 + Sun City Grand residents will participate in selling househould items, golf clubs, antiques, golf carts, furniture and yard equipment. Anything you can think of will be at the sale.Location: Sonoran Plaza, 19753 N Remington Drive, Surprise AZ 85374Date: April 9, 2016Time: 7am to Noon  04/08/2016

28421 N 179TH Drive Surprise, AZ 85387 Custom Santa Fe Hm 4 Bed 1+ Ac Surprise AZ! Home   Virtual Tour   Photo Gallery   Property Map   Financing   Request Showing   Contact Me   Elise Harron Residential Cell: 623 229-4130: Office: 928 715-8341: Website: Visit Website Price : $384,900 Bedrooms : 4 Bathrooms : 3 Square Foot : 3,001 Lot Size : 1.16 Acres County : Maricopa Property Type : Single Family Year Built : 2005 MLS Number : 5416058 click for more information and pictures Property Description Peaceful living at this custom Sante Fe style gem.Well cared for & neat as a pin. Custom Santa Fe Hm 4 Bed 1+ Ac Surprise AZ! This home shows pride of ownership.3001sf,4+ bedrooms,den/office 2.5 baths.Den could be used as bedroom or dining room.Dining nook area off kitchen overlooks private y... 03/25/2016

Sun City Grand Surprise AZ 2 bed 2 bath 3 car garage home for sale  Stunning Sun City Grand home for sale with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, Den and 3 car extended garage. Granite counter tops in Kitchen both baths and the master shower walls are slab granite. Plantation shutters and fans throughout. Newer appliances, Breakfast bar, wood look tile, carpet in the spacious great room breakfast nook area. This Sun City Grand home has so many upgrades and is ready for you to call this home. Sun City Grand is a 45+ active adult community in Phoenix West Valley near loop 303 and Grand avenue. The community of Sun City Grand has 4 championship golf courses, 2 state of the art recreation centers, bocce, billiards, ceramics, wood shop, tennis, pickle ball, quilting, stained glass, drama club and so much ... 03/22/2016

Surprise Custom Home 28421 N 179TH DR, Surprise AZ 85387 MLS# 5416058 VIRTUAL TOUR  Peaceful living at this custom Sante Fe style gem.Well cared for & neat as a pin.This home shows pride of ownership.3001sf,4+ bedrooms,den/office 2.5 baths.Den could be used as bedroom or dining room.Dining nook area off kitchen overlooks private yard.Granite counter tops,stainless appliances, including double ovens in this beautiful kitchen with alderwood cabinets.  Laminate floors in master bedroom and master bedroom closet. Laminate floors in den and den closet. Travertine floors in all other areas except bedrooms, 2,3 & 4. High ceilings. There are a total of 29 trees (6 citrus, 1 fruit tree, 23 other trees including Palo Verdes, Mesquites, Pines, Shamal Ash, Jacaranda and Japanese Privitts). Enjoy pe... 03/21/2016

 Home for Sale Willow Canyon High School Click Here To search Surprise homes for sale Home for Sale Willow Canyon High School Pre-Qualify for this 3 Bedroom with pool Home for Sale Willow Canyon High School  Property with Ricky Khamis Mortgage Broker with Amerifirst Financial Scottsdale FHA Mortgage Expert at www.ApprovingAZ.com or text 602-758-7425. This 3 Bedroom with pool Home for Sale Willow Canyon High School features 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms with 1506 Square Feet and the lot size is 10,001 SQFT. The front of this 3 Bedroom with pool Home for Sale Willow Canyon High School features desert Landscaping and features a 2 car garage. In the backyard of this 3 Bedroom with pool Home for Sale Willow Canyon High School features Desert landscaping and large Backyard with a sparkling pool.... 03/04/2016

3 Bedroom Home For Sale Surprise AZThis 3 Bedroom Home for Sale with pool Surprise AZ features 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms with 1506 Square Feet and the lot size is 10,725 SQFT. The front of this 3 Bedroom Home for Sale with pool Surprise AZ features desert Landscaping and features a 2 car garage. In the backyard of this 3 Bedroom Home for Sale with pool Surprise AZ features a Large Backyard with a Pool. 15408 N 172ND DR, Surprise, AZ 85388 is located in Surprise Farms Subdivision which is in the Dysart Unified School District. The High School is Willow Canyon High School. and the Elementary School is Cirmarron Springs Elementary School. To view this 3 Bedroom Home for Sale with pool  Surprise AZ home please send me a text message to 602-885-2018. To schedule a private showing,for this 3... 03/03/2016

Arizona Traditions,18201 W SKYLINE DR,Surprise,AZ 85374 MLS#5401259 Lovely Saguaro,1,550 square feet,2 bedrooms, den, great room, dining area and breakfast bar/island. This home is located on a south facing lot that faces the green belt with no neighbors behind. The patio is great for relaxing or entertaining. Plantation shutters on many windows adds a upgraded touch to the interior. Neutral tile floor in all but bedrooms. Stainless appliances compliment the open kitchen with gas cooking. Inside laundry. All appliances included. Leased solar.Owner has taken great pride and care of this immaculate home. Arizona Traditions is a gated age restricted lifestyle community.CLICK HERE FOR MORE LISTING DETAILArizona Traditions,18201 W SKYLINE DR,Surprise,AZ 85374 MLS#5401259 02/20/2016

City Grand Palo Verde,15842 W KINO DR,Surprise 85374, MLS#5401182Custom Palo Verde open floor plan with split bedrooms.Epoxy coated kool deck driveway,front sidewalk at entry.Custom tile floor greats you as you enter the home. Kitchen features taste full cabinetry,plantation shutters,granite, stainless appliances,lighting,breakfast bar & bay window in breakfast room. Master bath features custom natural stone walk in shower,granite & dual sinks. Master bedroom is spacious with bay windows. Full guest bathroom has granite & tile in shower. Plantation shutters in guest bedroom.Extended covered patio,epoxy coated kool deck, great for entertaining with soothing water feature.Upgraded utility room with skylight,extended garage with golf cart ramp.Lemon,orange & grapefruit trees.Just what you'... 02/19/2016

Surprise Arizona Real Estate & Information Flora Mae Statler would have quite a surprise if she were alive to see what has happened in Surprise, the small Arizona town that she founded in 1938.  Legend (and property records) has it that Statler owned the land and named it Surprise, some say as a joke, thinking that the town would never amount to much.  As it turns out, Statler had it wrong. Surprise Real Estate For Sale Up to $200K $200K to $250K $250K to $300K $300K to $350K $350K to $400K Over $400K While Surprise may have started out as a pair of houses and a gas station on a 1.6 square mile stretch desert land, it has blossomed into a thriving city of 117, 517, and in recent years has been the second fastest growing municipality in the metropolitan Phoenix area. The lion’s share of ... 01/18/2016

Sun Village,14551 W Winding Trail, Surprise,AZ MLS 5381305 Attractive Artesia with 210 Sq Ft Arizona room addition, total 1291 Sq Ft. Located in Zuni Village. Vaulted ceilings. Granite counter tops, new sink & faucet in kitchen.Newer refrigerator & dishwasher. Granite vanity top with vessel sink & new faucet in guest bathroom. Bay window in master bedroom. Ceiling fans throughout home. Interior & exterior of home painted in 2015. Private south facing fenced yard with extended patio. All appliances included. Furnishings available separately.  Sun Village is a gated 55+ age golf community. Additional amenities include, tennis, pickle ball, recreation center with fitness center & pool, horse shoes & various clubs, events and the list goes on.Sun Village,14551 W Winding Trail, Surprise,AZ M... 01/12/2016

Surprise AZ Estate model Sun City Grand home for saleSun City Grand in the Phoenix West Valley city of Surprise AZ has estate model homes both on and off the golf course. This ironwood 2 bedroom with den home has 2732 sq ft of beauty. Vaulted ceilings, large lot, 2.75 car garage, tile on the diagonal and carpet in the right places. The kitchen features corian counter tops, counter top cook top, kitchen island with built in range and microwave. This beautiful home has window treatments throughout, designer accent walls, N/S exposure and a large extended covered patio.                View the Tour    12/15/2015

 Sun City Grand Golf homes for sale in Surprise AZSun City Grand in the Phoenix West Valley city of Surprise a Del Webb 45+ active adult community has 47 golf course homes for sale ranging in size from 1934 sq ft to 3480 sq ft and a price range from $299,900 to $380,000. The pricing on these homes will vary due to location on golf course, water views, mountain views and floor plan. The smallest home built in Sun City Grand on the golf course is the Palo Verde/Borgata at 1850 sq ft. A few other details that will make a price variance would be a pool, solar leased or owned.  View the Tour View the Tour Sun City Grand golf homes for sale  11/24/2015

It's the semiannual Fall Sun City Grand Garage Sale! Come early, wear comfortable attire and be prepared to see and buy. Join the several thousand people in enjoying our community events! Sun City Grand, Surprise Arizona 85374 Location: Palm Center 19726 N Remington Drive Date: Saturday, November 7, 2015 Time: 7am to Noon Hope you have the opportunity to stop by this weekend. Check out the vendors, garage sale items, farmers market, food, crafts and more..... And if time permits, stop by to see me at my open house.I am a year-round Sun City Grand resident in and fulltime Sun City Grand Realtor in Surprise Arizona. Please call me if you are considering a second vacation home in a luxurious Arizona golf course community.   Leolinda BowersAssociate Broker, Long Realty West ValleyCell 602-4... 10/30/2015

Sun City Grand Mission 17519 W Kartchner CT Surprise 85387 MLS#5354602  Click here for more listing detail and picturesListing Details:Mission with 2.5 car garage on quiet south cul de sac lot.2,318sf,2 bedroom,2.5 bathroom,den.Plantation shutters.Bay windows in master bedroom,bedroom 2 & kitchen nook.Corian counter tops, kitchen island,pass through storage cabinet,maple cabinets,gas cook top,built in oven/microwave & side by side refrigerator.Great room features built in media wall.Master bathroom features 2 sinks,shower & walk in closet.Full guest bathroom is en suite.Powder room.Neutral tile floor in all rooms but bedrooms.Inside laundry cabinets,desk,utility sink.4 ceiling fans.2.5 car garage,built in cabinets,epoxy coated floor.Extended patio,Alumawood cover.Landscape walls frame p... 10/27/2015

Arizona Cactus, Teddy Bear Cholla aka Jumping ChollaI was out this weekend on hike at White Tank Mountain Regional Park and came across this Cholla with a great background of the sky. Don't these look super fuzzy.   Ahhh, but they aren't.  This baby's barbs will stick to your skin instantly.  Believe me, I barely brushed one of the joints and it attached to my shin many moons ago. We had to find something to pull it off of my leg.  Then pull the remaining barbs with tweezers.There are soooooo many varieties of the Cholla in the southwestern desert.  But I'm pretty sure this is the Teddy Bear (Jumping Cholla) variety.  It will be donned with beautiful yellow or pale green flowers March-June and August-September depending on the amount of rain.  I've also seen some of the flowers with a r... 10/18/2015

Sun City Grand Madera 17925 N Somerset Dr Surprise,AZ 85374 MLS# 5346477 Property Description:Del Webb Madera, 1627SQFT,2 bedroom,1.75 bathroom great room concept.Tile floor in all rooms but bedrooms.Enclosed den.Ceiling fans in bedrooms,kitchen,great room & den.Covered,extended patio with knee wall.Master bath skylight.Corian kitchen counter tops. Kitchen cabinet roll out shelves.All appliances included.Sun screens. Laundry sink in garage.Epoxy garage floor, attached garage cabinets with 2 workbenches.All furnishings available by separate arrangement.  Click here for more detail on this lisitng.  Click here for more detail on this lisitng.    Sun City Grand Madera 17925 N Somerset Dr Surprise,AZ 85374 MLS# 5346477 10/18/2015

Almost 16,000 people including myself call Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona home. I took this picture in Sun City Grand while going home. It's all about the luxurious lifestyle that this golf retirement community offers its residents. Sun City Grand homes have a high demand due to it's four championship golf courses, the numerous pickle ball and tennis courts, modern new-fangled recreation centers, opulent pools, many clubs, loads of activities and its active adults that fare from all over the world. Our Grand Del Webb 45 + community is an Arizona favorite!Considering the average September 2015 daily temperature exceeded 100 degrees, Sun City Grand Sales was incredibly high. Active inventory was 106 properties, a 25% decrease from September 2014. There were 50 Sun City Grand homes clo... 10/17/2015

Beautiful Arizona Places to See and Things to Do It's nice, to take a break once in awhile and to recharge our mental and physical selves.  I am a firm believer in taking time away to do just that.  When I'm caught up on work, I'm not going to sit around and recoup.  Luckily, one of my favorite recharge spots is about a 1.75 hour drive from Surprise, AZ.  If you haven't been to Sedona, Arizona, you must visit the next time you make a visit to Arizona.There are soooooo many things to do in Sedona, Arizona.  Just driving around is a treat with views like the one above, you won't be disappointed.  Here are a few links for your convenience: Sedona Chamber of CommerceSedona Places to StaySedona DiningSedona CalendarSedona Hiking  Arizona Places to See and Things to Do, Sedona,AZ 10/11/2015