Sun City Grand Real Estate & Arizona Retirement Communities

In two days the new law will be in effect.  Don't wait until January 1, 2009. Which one you ask, the license plate law - A.R.S. 28-2354(B)  The new law requires that all vehicles traveling on Arizona roads MUST clearly display the state in which the car is licensed in.

I was showing property yesterday and saw at least 1/3 of the cars on the road had the state covered.  It is unfortunate that many license plate holders cover the name of the state.  I saw alumni license plate holders, sports oriented license plate holders, dealership license plate holders, 800 numbers license plate holders and even the ones that say I love XXXX.

The fine is $130. Remember that you can have a license plate holder however it cannot obstruct the name of the licensee state.

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

The market has sure changed since I started selling real estate 4 years ago.  These ten points are accurate! 

I especially agree with number 9.  Buyers can qualify one day, and not qualify the next.  I seems that underwriting guidelines change case by case and on the fly.

I had the opportunity today to observe the Arizona Maricopa County Valley Metro Light Rail system as they practiced the routes.  The Metro ROCKS! I can't wait to board it and ride it to Mesa.  I'll just park my car, get a good book out and hold on enjoying the ride!

The grand opening is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, December 27th and Sunday, December 28th. Check out the grand opening festivities, Valley Metro Light Rail route, hours of operations and road closures by clicking here.

After years of negotiations, special bonds & additional taxes the Valley Metro Light Rail is ready to celebrate its grand opening festivities.  The Valley Metro Light Rail begins in downtown Phoenix, meanders through Tempe and ends in Mesa. According to Valley Metro, the travel time for the entire 20 mile route Light Rail will take 60 minutes, from Christown Mall to ASU it is projected to take 45 minutes or it will take 15 minutes from downtown Phoenix to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. The present Valley Metro Light Rail route can be obtained at the Valley Metro website.

The grand opening celebrations will occur on December 27 from 10am to 6pm and December 28 from 10am to 5pm. The Valley Metro Light Rail will be free of cost to riders until January 1, 2009.  During the next two days of celebrations, there will be music, giveaways, activities along the route. Be sure to check out the road closures before venturing into the area at this website: http://www.valleymetro.org/metro_light_rail/grand_opening/

As of January 1^st, the hours of operations will be from 4am to 12 midnight. During the weekdays the Valley Metro Light Rail will arrive every 10 minutes from 6am to 7pm with other hours every 20 minutes. During the weekends the hours of operation is from 5am to 12 midnight with the Valley Metro Light Rail trains arriving every 15 minutes between 6am and 7pm and all other hours 20 minutes.

 There are eight park and ride locations.
1. Montebello & 19th Avenue 
2. 19th Avenue & Camelback Avenue 
3. Central Avenue & Camelback Avenue 
4. 38th Street & Washington Avenue 
5. Dorsey Lane & Apache Blvd
6. McClintock Drive & Apache Blvd 
7. 101 Freeway& Apache Blvd
8. Sycamore & Main Street

Be sure to read the safety precautions to take when using the Valley Metro Light Rail, especially when driving, biking, walking or while traveling with children. Saftey brochures can be obtained at: http://www.valleymetro.org/images/uploads/lightrail_publications/METRO_safety__brochure.pdf

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

FINALLY!  This is LONG awaited Metro Light Rail for all of the Arizona "Valley of the Sun Residents and Visitors"!  The Light Rail extention to the West Valley projected to extend to 79^th Avenue and McDowell with an estimated completion date in the year 2019. The Northeast extension will run along SR-51 north to Paradise Valley mall area with projected completion in the year 2025. The Light Rail Glendale extension will travel to downtown Glendale with projected completion date of 2017.

Whether celebrating Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa or Festivus, the smell of the winter holiday is in the air - everywhere!

I showed seven homes to prospective Sun City Grand buyers yesterday, three homes were occupied.  When I made the appointments, all three sellers asked me if they needed to leave while I showed their homes.  It was not necessary, it's too cold.  Yes, it was in the 60's today - certainly different from Chicago, Minnesota or Washington State but still cold for most people who live here year round.

When I got to all three houses the aroma overtook my clients and me.  Potato Pancakes, cookies, breads and pastry smells aroused our taste buds.  One seller even had a plate of oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies out for my buyers.  Yummy!

Our weather has been in the 60's this week.  Some people think it is wonderful, others think it is a little chilly since it is normally in the 70's.  It poured hard yesterday but the sun was out today.  We have snow in the high country and on the Mogollon Rim.  Ski resorts a few hours away will open this weekend.

It sure is nice showing property during the holiday season.  It beats the summer heat besides that, the delightful aromas are everywhere.  The great weather, hometown hospitality and the retirement life at its best are just a few reasons why people love to live in our beautiful Arizona retirement communities.

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!

This is a great FREE way to say thank you to our military.  Just go to this website,  (http://www.letssaythanks.com/), select a thank you card, Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq.  You can't determine exactly who will receive it, but it will go to a member of the armed services.

Wouldn't it be absolutely AMAZING if we could get everyone we know to send one, and EVERYONE in the military to receive one!  Since this is FREE and takes just a few minutes, it will bring Christmas joy to someone we don't know.  Even more exciting is to get more than one thank you out to each and every one of our American soldiers.

Whether you are for or against the war, our soldiers over there need to know we are behind them

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!

Sun City Grand Model Perfect Home with spool for Sale           offered at $249,723 Year Built 1998 Sq Footage 1414 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1.75 Floors 1 Parking 2   ADDITIONAL LINKS Map of property Mortgage calculator Virtual Tour More Details   View Additional Photos (22)   DESCRIPTION Welcome to PERFECTION! This Acacia model with its great room floor plan is impeccable and well-maintained. Enter through the large front courtyard that is walled and gated. It's ideal for people watching or just relaxing your retirement day away. The home boasts a complete package, from the lush landscaping outside through the attractive interior with its extensive use of neutral tile flooring, Corian kitchen counters, gas range, ceiling fans, GE Profile appliances, upgraded molding, window cornice boxes, decorator colors with accent walls, a bay window in the master bedroom, dual vanities in master bath, extended covered patio, built-in gas barbecue grill and commercial misting system. Enjoy the private backyard with its peek-a-boo golf course and awesome mountain views features expanded covered patio with privacy wall. This relaxing yard with its heated, self cleaning pebble-tec spool with therapy jets has been distinctively styled with a tropical theme. PROPERTY FEATURES Forced Air Great Room Laminate Heated Spool Corner Lot Clubhouse/Recreation Center Exercise Area Golf Course Community Recreation Facilities Adult (45+) Community Community Spa/Hot Tub Community Swimming Pool Garage (Attached) Community Tennis Community Raquetball Community Activity Center Walking/Jogging/Bike/Hiking Trail Lot: Level Community Fitness Center Within 5 Miles from Park Within 1 Mile from Fitness Center Within 3 Miles from Town/City/Shopping Smoke Alarms Fenced Yard Smoke Free Dogs Allowed Cats Allowed Stove Microwave Dishwasher Refrigerator Laundry Electric Hookup 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!

I live and work in the West Valley adult (45+) community of Sun City Grand.  There are just a few homes in Sun City Grand with walled backyards that do not require a monthly maintenance fee.  I live in such an area.  I built my home in this location instead of on the golf course because I like the privacy.  I guess it‘s also a cultural thing, being that I am from Hawaii and most of the homes in Hawaii have walls or fences.

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