ReMax CEO on Housing 2012
Please review this short video of Margaret Kelly talking about the 2012 housing market.
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RE/MAX CEO Margaret Kelly talks about what’s ahead for the 2012 housing market
January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Congress Scrutinizes Federal Housing Programs
October 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Congress Scrutinizes Housing Programs
Federal housing programs came under attack during a congressional hearing Thursday titled “The Obama Administration’s Response to the Housing Crisis.” Members of the Senate challenged witnesses with questions about the effectiveness of several programs, including the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and the Home Affordable Modification Program. Industry experts also discussed the potential of new initiatives, such as the REO rental proposal. Read more
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Mortgage Rates at all time Low
October 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Mortgage Interest Rates at All Time Low
Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages dropped below 4 percent this week for the first time in history amid increasing global economic concerns,Freddie Mac said in releasing its Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
A separate survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association suggested many homeowners and would-be homeowners are unwilling or unable to take advantage of record low rates,with demand for refinancings and purchase loans both falling last week.
Inman news reports that we have now surpassed the lowest of the low.
Fannie Mae economists are projecting that mortgage rates will stay well below 5 percent through 2013,and that demand for purchase loans will more than double in the next two years.
Freddie Mac’s survey showed rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 3.94 percent with an average 0.8 point for the week ending Oct. 6,down from 4.01 percent last week and a 2011 high of 5.05 percent in February. Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages have never been lower in Freddie Mac records dating to 1971.
Home Improvement Trends
June 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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7 Hot Home Improvement Trends that Make Your Home Work for You
Home improvement trends embrace energy efficiency, low maintenance exteriors, and double-duty space. Read
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Patio Mister Systems
May 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Patio Mister Systems to Fit Any Budget
Your outdoor entertainment area can become a horror show in summer. Heat, sun, bugs, and noisy/nosy neighbors can drive you inside when you should be watching fireflies from your patio or deck. Read
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Gilbert Arizona Follow the Steel – 911 Memorial
May 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
911 memorial Gilbert AZ
The town has acquired an eight foot long, 1,500 pound beam from the World Trade Center through the long time efforts of the Town Manager Collin DeWitt. With the 10-year remembrance approaching, a community committee has been formed to help raise funds to build a Gilbert 9/11 Memorial.
“This was a very solemn and respected operation,” DeWitt said. ”This is something children will be able to touch, something we plan to mount and have as a memorial for every September 11th; a place we can assemble every year to remember, and memorialize that sacrifice.”
*The steel beam will be displayed at the Gilbert’s NYPD Pizza location at Warner and Civic Center Drive” more
A Weighty Challenge – Gilbert vs Chandler. The winner: Our families.
May 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Food Drive Challenge Brings out Gilbert, Chandler Spirit:
Gilbert and Chandler are teaming up during the month of May for a challenge of a giving nature – seeking to collect the largest quantity of donations for local food banks. The goal is to collect the greatest weight of food donations by May 31, in a challenge that pits both residents and employees of the communities in fun contest that supports our neighbors who need us most.
The good cause will also build up community spirit between the two communities, which have worked closely on important projects including the Santan Vista Water Treatment Plant. The community that wins gets to see the opposing City or Town Council in their community wear their shirts through an entire televised public meeting.
“I know we’re going to see a lot of city and community pride on display in Chandler as these food donation boxes fill up,” said Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny. “It’s a great way for the whole community to be involved, and we’re looking forward to seeing the Gilbert Town Council wearing City of Chandler shirts!”
Gilbert Mayor John Lewis promised to be among the first to include donations to the food drive in his next family grocery trip.
“This is a chance for Gilbert to show why we are considered one of the best places to live in the country – it is our giving nature,” Lewis said. “We can’t wait, for instance, to give Chandler the chance to wear our Town of Gilbert shirts!”
Ultimately, everyone will come out winners, Lewis added, “as our local families enjoy wholesome food on their tables.”
A Weighty Challenge
The competition will be won by the greatest weight of donations. Every can counts in a competition with the goal of building community spirit, and helping out our neighbors. Gilbert donations will support United Food Bank, an organization that distributes wholesome foods to local food banks throughout our communities.
The need
The drive is a great opportunity to donate nutritious, nonperishable foods to local food banks. Good suggestions include canned vegetables, fruit and meat, soups, granola or nutrition bars, juice boxes, oatmeal, chile con carne, beef stew, kidney beans, refried beans, pinto beans, blackeyed peas, peanut butter, prunes and nuts.
Gilbert drop-off locations
Gilbert Town Hall
Gilbert employees and residents can donate at Town Hall buildings, or at any local fire station:
Town Hall – look for Food Drive boxes in the lobbies, and also in your employee areas with drive fliers.
Gilbert fire station drop-off locations include:
Gilbert Fire Stations
Fire Station 1: 2730 E. Williams Field Road
Fire Station 2: 2855 E. Guadalupe Road
Fire Station 3: 1011 E. Guadalupe Road
Fire Station 4: 909 E. Ray Road
Fire Station 5: 3630 E. Germann Road
Fire Station 6: 3595 E. Warner Road
Fire Station 7: 215 N. Cooper Road
Fire Station 8: 1095 E. Germann Road
Fire Station 11: 2860 E. Riggs Road
Every donation will make a difference! Thanks to the Beth at the Town of Gilbert for the information.
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What attracts people and business to Gilbert Arizona
April 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Welcome to Gilbert
What attracts people and business to Gilbert and contributes them to staying in the community?
Quality of Life:
Ranked 36th out of the 100 best places to live in the nation. Source CNN Money Magazine 2010
Ranked 4th fastest-growing municipality in the Nation. Source CNN Money Magazine 2009
Recognized as the 17th safest city to live in the Nation. Source FBI Crime Statistics 2010
Ranked Friendliest city in the East Valley. Source East Valley Tribute 2007
Cosmo Park ranked best all-around dog park in the nation. Source Dog Fancy Magazine 2007
Demographics:
Population Trends Consistent growth 1971 in 1970 : 5717 in 1980 : 29,188 in 1990 : 59,338 in 1995 : 109,697 in 2000 : 172,836 in 2005 : 217,521 in 2009 and 230,000 in 2010. Source Town of Gilbert
Median Household Income in 2009: 98,769 Average HHI and 86,380 Median HHI. Source Town of Gilbert
Per Capita Income 2009: 31,456 Source Town of Gilbert
Educational Attainment: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher 45.2 Source Town of Gilbert
The Town of Gilbert actively marketing and working to attract new companies and industries that will in turn bring new people and the small businesses for a thriving community.
Cosmo Dog Park Gilbert AZ
The target industry clusters include: Advanced Business Services, Aerospace, Aviation & Defense, Bio/Life Sciences, Clean & Renewable Energy, High Technology, Retail, Hospitality & Entertainment.
I have had the privilege of participating in the Gilbert Front Runner Program for Entrepreneurs. I came away from the program empowered to enhance my Real Estate Business and enthusiastic about the work being done on our behalf for a vibrant Town of Gilbert.
Spectrum at Val Vista – Gilbert Arizona
April 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Gilbert has been my home for over nine years and being a Realtor has given me the opportunity of experiencing the growth of the Town both in the Commercial and Residential Segments. The Spectrum at Val Vista is one of my favorite residential subdivisions and has delivered on the vision of the developer. Enjoy the history of the Community courtesy of Capital Consultants Management Corporation.
Spectrum At Val Vista Gilbert AZ
Several years ago William S. Lund, son-in-law of Walt Disney, had a vision to create a master planned community in Gilbert, Arizona that would be created out of a rich, rural culture to promote a carefree lifestyle for its residents. The story behind Spectrum at Val Vista shared by compliments of Capital Consultants Management Corporation:
Several years ago William S. Lund, son-in-law of Walt Disney, had a vision to create a master planned community in Gilbert, Arizona that would be created out of a rich, rural culture to promote a carefree lifestyle for its residents. In 2003 Mr. Lund’s vision became a reality with the creation of the Spectrum at Val Vista.
The Spectrum at Val Vista is a master planned community whose goal is to embrace the philosophy of new urbanism. This philosophy brings residents out of their homes to join their neighbors, while remaining within their own community. The residential community is located on 1,156 acres of rural land and provides large parks with ample opportunity for recreation and social events, twelve distinctive neighborhoods, pedestrian friendly environments, as well as office and commercial facilities.Upon completion the Spectrum community will consist of 1,919 residences which will include single family homes, patio homes and luxury apartments.
During the formation of the Spectrum at Val Vista the Town of Gilbert advised Mr. Lund that he may precede with the development; however, they did not have sufficient water to provide to the community for landscape irrigation purposes. Thus, Mr. Lund created the Spectrum Irrigation Water Delivery District. The District conveys landscape irrigation water to an area covering approximately 2,200 acres within the Spectrum at Val Vista. The District delivers water from a booster pump station through an extensive distribution system to all areas within the development. The system utilizes a Rainbird Maxicom2 Central Control system to interface with the satellite controllers for smooth hydraulic control and efficient irrigation.
SanTan Motor Plex Gilbert Arizona
The Spectrum at Val Vista also consists of the San Tan Motorplex which is anticipated to be one of the nation’s highest grossing automotive sites with more than 45,000 cars being sold annually. The Motorplex resides on 120 acres which will be the largest auto mall in Arizona and features state-of-the-art dealerships such as, Ford, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Suzuki, Pontiac/Buick/GMC, Saturn and Hyundai. The San Tan Motorplex will provide the Town of Gilbert with $60 million in sales tax revenue over the next 10 years. The revenue collected will be used to fund essential city services such as police and fire, as well as quality of life enhancements including parks and libraries.
Spectrum Falls Gilbert AZ
Nestled on the south side of the Spectrum at Val Vista is the Gilbert Medical Campus. The campus consists of ten owners and the association is responsible for the landscape maintenance of nine street medians that reside through the heart of the campus.
The final phase of Mr. Lund’s vision is the Medical Plaza at Spectrum. The plaza sets forth 16 commercial condo buildings and currently hosts 11 Owners. The plaza provides the Spectrum residents with pediatric care, retina specialists, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, cosmetic dentistry and a hospice of the valley. Over the next year the plaza will continue to elaborate its medical care to its residents.
With all of these entities combined, Mr. Lund’s vision has come full circle and he has provided the Town of Gilbert an upscale, fully functional community where residents literally can live within their community.
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Gilbert Arizona
April 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Gilbert Civic Center
Gilbert is in the southeast corner of Maricopa County and within 1/2 hour drive from downtown Phoenix. It was incorporated in 1920, the town at an elevation of 1,273 feet, is named after William Gilbert, an early Valley homesteader. The community has experienced rapid grown over the last few decades largely due to the quality of life the Gilbert residents enjoy. A superior school system, quality housing and a variety of price ranges, recreational amenities and employment opportunities are some of the reasons that Gilbert has attracted new residents and businesses.
Superstition Mountain
Gilbert is central to many of Arizona scenic attractions. Northeast lies the fabled Superstition Mountains, location of the legendary Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine. The Tanto National Forest contains scenery ranging from rugged desert to cool pines. The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, 110 acres of riparian landscape which includes many amenities to observe study & interact with nature. Ruins of long disappeared Indian civilizations are also common in the Valley Area. Gilbert’s proximity to the Phoenix metropolitan area yields many recreational opportunities including professional sports and cultural activities.
Tonto National Forrest
Gilbert Raparian Water Ranch
