Sun City Grand Real Estate & Arizona Retirement Communities

WOW!  It's finally opened!  After a year of construction, Lis Doon Varna which is located at 16100 North Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive in Peoria is open for business.  Lis Doon Varna is a sister pub of Rúla Búla in Tempe.  Both Irish pubs are know for its awesome beer selection, music, hors d'oeuvres.

Lis Doon Varna will be serving premium imported beers and American microbrews.  They shall have live music on Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays.  Listen to the traditional Irish music or high energy American bands.  

You can dine inside, have a large party for up to 150 or order take out.  The most popular dessert is bread pudding with whiskey sauce, Guiness brownie with white chocolate sauce and ice cream.  For hors d'oeuvres order their homemade hot Bollix spicy potato balls, Irish bacon, or Irish cheddar cheese balls served with hot sauce.  I like to order whiskey-glazed salmon, corned beef or Guiness beef boxty for dinner.

Drink responsibly and have a designated driver.

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Sun City Grand .....I live here, I work here, I know this community!

Just Listed in Sun City West Arizona           offered at $219,000 Year Built 1994 Sq Footage 1824 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1.75 Floors 1 Parking 2   ADDITIONAL LINKS Map of property Mortgage calculator More Details   View Additional Photos (15)   DESCRIPTION Newly listed in Sun City West!  Home has a tile roof, 2 bedroom plus den and is the popular Royale/Carefree model with a great room floor plan. This Classic series home has a nice front patio, extended covered backyard patio, security roller shutters throughout, freshly painted inside, Corian kitchen counters, Smooth top range, dual sinks in master bath, large master walk-in closet, Popular North/South exposure, Nice Front patio, Garage Cabinets, Epoxy Coating in Garage, Breakfast Nook, Ceiling Fans, Gas Clothes Dryer and a Bay Window in Master Bedroom. The range is wired for gas or electric. Enjoy the comfortable lifestyle that Sun City West offers with its 4 recreation centers, 8 golf courses, 200+ clubs, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, swimming pools and don’t forget that Sun City West is patrolled by Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Posse! PROPERTY FEATURES Forced Air Den/Office Dining Room Family Room/Great Room Corner Lot Clubhouse/Rec. Room Community Golf Recreation Facilities Senior Community Community Spa/Hot Tub Community Swimming Pool Safety Alarm for Seniors Community Tennis Community Raquetball Community Activity Center Community Park Community Fitness Center Within 5 Miles from Fitness Center Within 5 Miles from Town/City/Shopping Walk-in Pantry Breakfast Area Carpet Dogs Allowed Cats Allowed Stove Dishwasher Refrigerator Washer Dryer     contact info:   Leolinda Bowers Ken Meade Realty 623-937-5701   Equal Opportunity Housing

Sun City West .....Best in the West!

I live in Surprise Arizona and know the West Valley...but, sometimes I get asked about other popular Arizona cities. Last night a good friend told me that she will be going to a concert in Tempe.  Within a few seconds she asked if I had any favorite restaurants near downtown Tempe.  I am writing my response to her via my blog because I frequently get asked this sort of question.  Although I am not a connoisseur of restaurants, I do have a few favorite Tempe spots. 

• House of Tricks = the best food and best ambiance in the area!
  114 E 7th Street
  Tempe, AZ‎ - (480) 968-1114‎
   
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• Rúla Búla= Best music, beer selection, hors d'oeuvres and fun in Tempe!
  401 S Mill Ave
  Tempe, AZ‎ - (480) 929-9500‎
  
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• Montis La Casa Vieja = Steak, Steak, Steak - tender and cooked to perfection!
  100 S Mill Ave
  Tempe, AZ 85281 - (480) 967-7594

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 These are my favorites, what are your favorite places in Tempe?

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Sun City Grand .....I live here, I work here, I know this community!

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has a interesting website. This is sort of neat.  On the website you can click onto a given camera and get a real time picture of that road traffic at that time.

Check them out!

Sun City Grand Model Perfect Home           offered at $425,000 Year Built 2000 Sq Footage 2457 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Floors 1 Parking 2   ADDITIONAL LINKS Map of property Mortgage calculator Virtual Tour More Details   View Additional Photos (31)   DESCRIPTION This is NOT your typical expanded Windrose II .... it has been upgraded to perfection and has some awesome views! The spit bedroom floor plan is located on a large cul-de-sac lot is 2456 sq ft of luxury on an extremely private lot near a common area and with no back-to-back neighbors. Interior has been tastefully painted in designer colors with Venetian plaster and suede painting. Its kitchen has upgraded cabinets with crown molding, tiled back splashes, Corian counters, upgraded GE Profile appliances and a skylight. Home has neutral tile, extended bedrooms, bay window in master bedroom, custom built-in entertainment center, California Closets, surround sound, soft water system, recirculating hot water system, an extended garage and garage cabinets. You'll enjoy living in this beautiful home with its spectacular backyard setting! FEATURES & UPGRADES Two Trion Electronic Air Cleaning Filters Upgraded Programmable Thermostat Two 12 Seer Air Conditioners Deluxe Kitchen Appliance Package GE Washer and Dryer 26.6 Cu Ft GE Refrigerator Cultured Mable Tub in Guest Bath Bullnose Edges in Master Bath Two Sinks in Master Bath Upgraded Maple Cabinets Victorian Cron Molding at Kitchen Cabinets Kitchen Cabinet Doors with Glass Inserts Corian Kitchen Countertops Additional Flood Lights Programmable Key Pad Garage Door Opener Upgraded Structured Wiring Secutity System Decorative Paint Colors Low-e Windows Surround Sound Speakers Colonist Raised Panel Interior Doors Moen Kitchen Faucet Kohler Kitchen Sink 50 Gallon Gas Water Heater Soft Water Conditioning System Reverse Osmosis Water Purification System Upgraded Water Fixtures in Master Bath Aluminum Rain Gutters Jetted Tub in Master Bath Instant Hot Water Recirculation Pump Utility Tub in Garage Garage Storage Cabinets Skylight in kitchen and Guest Bath Cool Decking on Front and Back Patios Extended Front Patio with Privacy Wall Ceiling Fans TV Cable Outlet in Back Patio Water Feature in Back Yard Raised Extended Patio Vacation Mailbox Mature Upgraded Landscaping Security Front Door Staggered Kitchen Cabinets Custom Built-in Entertainment Center Built-in Desk in Computer Room Exit Door at Master Bedroom California Closets in Master Bedroom Upgraded Light Fixtures in Master and Guest Baths PROPERTY FEATURES Forced Air Den Dining Room Great Room Cul-de-Sac Mountain View Clubhouse/Rec. Room Community Golf Recreation Facilities Security Features Adult Community (45+) Community Swimming Pool Ceramic Tile Two Car Garage (Attached) Pet Free Safety Alarm for Seniors Community Tennis Community Raquetball Community Activity Center Walking/Jogging/Bike/Hiking Trail Community Park Community Fitness Center On site Excercise/Dance Instruction Doggy Park Within 2 Miles from Fitness Center Within 3 Miles from Town/City/Shopping Master Suite/Retreat Breakfast Area Smoke Alarms Carpet Smoke Free Home Office Dogs Allowed Cats Allowed Stove Microwave Dishwasher Refrigerator Dryer Golf Course View     contact info:   Leolinda Bowers Ken Meade Realty 602.403.6865 or 623.937.5701   Equal Opportunity Housing

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Sun City Grand .....I live here, I work here, I know this community!

AFTER FIVE MONTHS OF WORK......I am closed a short sale yesterday!  Many colleagues are asking, how did I do it when there is a first mortgage of $270,000, a second mortgage of $80,000, the property is being rented AND my buyer has offered $200,930?

• I was in constant contact with the listing agent.  Just placing the offer and waiting for acceptance will not cut the mustard.  I had a verbal communication and written communication each week with the listing agent since the offer was accepted.
• Both agents worked to the best of their abilities to the seller, lenders and buyer.  It was a pleasure working with a professional who knew the short sale process since not all short sales agents are capable of negotiating, documenting and closing the transaction. 
• When the listing agent called for best offer, I suggested that the buyer to use his month and date of birth as the last three numbers on the offer.  930 = September 30th.  Today I learned that the next best offer was $200,750.  My buyer was able to purchase his first time property for a mere $180 difference off the next highest bid! Will it work again? - maybe.
• The HUD statement submitted was accurate.  I used a reliable First American Title escrow officer who is extreme proficient, competent and knowledgeable of the short sale process.  The HUD statement was correct and did not require revision.  This is critical since every revision requires going back to the bottom of the stack.
• The buyer was patient.  This buyer had time to wait and was patient with the entire transaction.  It took five months but his patience paid off.
• The buyer was pre-qualified.  This is a first time buyer who selected a lending institution that was capable of closing in two weeks.  I was in constant communication with the lending institution.  The loan officer was aware from the time that the contract was accepted of the deadlines.
• Sheer luck and the grace of God.

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Sun City Grand .....I live here, I work here, I know this community!

Arizona weather normally makes the news especially when it rains.  Today we had a spectacular 15 minute storm that left an indelible impression on my client.  I was driving west on Bell Road, about 10 miles from my Sun City Grand office.  My client and I were talking about the area, shopping and things to do, we were totally engrossed in our conversation - kind of oblivious of what was happening until it happened. 

It started raining!  The rain seemed pretty heavy with a dark looming cloud overhead.  It rained so hard that I had to pull aside at a local car dealership until it subsided but then the cloud unzipped!  HAIL!  LOTS OF HAIL!  Then all hail broke loose!  It's 80 degrees out and there is thunder, lightening and hail! 

My client loved it!  It was a short lived rain storm that didn't require a snow plow or scraping snow off the windows.

Arizona is truly a beautiful and unique state!

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Sun City Grand .....I live here, I work here, I know this community!

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This market update provides the original list price of the property at the time the property was listed and prior to any price adjustments.

Properties on this recently sold list have been listed or sold by various participants in MLS. Information deemed reliable and accurate, but not guaranteed.

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Sun City West .....West is Best!

This market update provides the original list price of the property at the time the property was listed and prior to any price adjustments.

Properties on this recently sold list have been listed or sold by various participants in MLS. Information deemed reliable and accurate, but not guaranteed.

It's all about people, being honest, having integrity and product knowledge.

Sun City Grand .....I live here, I work here, I know this community!