Fourth of July 2008
July 1, 2008
Take time and celebrate the 4th of July in Phoenix , Arizona . The city starts the great festivities on Thursday, July 3rd at Maryvale Baseball Park . There will be crafts, free rides, carnival games, water slides, a d-jay, prizes and many more activities. Fireworks begin at 9:30pm. This event is sponsored by Arizona Chrysler Jeep & Dodge.
Freedom Wireless Fabulous 4th in Phoenix begins Friday, July 4th at 6:00pm at Steele Indian School Park . The city has held this great event for 23 years. This event will feature inflatable rides, entertainment from local artists, food, drinks, free shuttles, and a water spray zone provided by the Phoenix Fire Department.
The biggest display of fireworks in the state will begin at 9:30.
I hope you enjoy the fireworks as much as I have over the years. And when you are in need of a real estate agent to show you around some of Phoenix ’s homes for sale, contact me.
The Valley Of The Sun – Phoenix , Arizona
June 24, 2008
It may be 115° but this is one cool city. Phoenix is enclosed by mountains on all sides with the sun illuminating the entire city, giving it the nickname, “Valley of the Sun.” The city is the fifth largest city in the nation and the largest in the state. In my opinion, Phoenix is the best city in which to buy a new home.
Phoenix has been in a growing boom since 2000, making it the second fastest growing city in America following Las Vegas which grew 5% faster than Phoenix .
The area was once dependant upon citrus and cotton farms, but now the city is filled with telecommunications and high-tech companies that help the city’s economy to thrive. Between the city government and these great companies, they have employed hundreds of thousands of Phoenicians. Phoenix schools are also a large employer in the community.
The city has done a great job of adding bus routes, highways, freeways, and expressways to keep traffic congestion to a minimum during rush hour traffic. You will also find sidewalks and bicycle lanes for non-motor travel.
After work always comes play, so Phoenix residents relish in the abundant outdoor and indoor activities that are available. There are several public parks to enjoy a leisure afternoon or to take the kids to play. Golf is another great outdoor activity since there are over 30 great courses to choose from. Both public and private courses are available for every skill level. For indoor fun, there are many art, history and science museums. And for the sports lover, there are several professional sports games to catch throughout the year.
Phoenix real estate is a great choice when you’re in the market to buy a new home. Contact me anytime for a showing.
Get Out Of Debt And Buy A New Home
June 10, 2008
These days having a credit card seems almost like a necessity, not so much a luxury anymore. This has caused many people to get themselves into debt. So how can you save enough money to buy a home if you’re in debt?
A great way to start getting yourself out of debt is by paying more than your monthly minimum amount due on your credit cards each month. If you really try to save, you can come up with the extra cash needed to get your credit cards paid down. Some ways include bundling packages for your phone, cable, and internet, family cell phone plans, eating out less often, etc. An extra $20 or more a month savings can really help pay those cards down quickly. Also, ask your credit card company to lower your interest rate to help you out.
Once you’ve paid down your credit cards and you’re out of debt, it’s time to look into buying a home. Owning a home is the single best investment one can make and Phoenix , Arizona is a great place to start. Home values will soon be on the rise again. Buy your home now and get valuable equity for a lifetime.
Outdoor Living Space
June 3, 2008
Many homeowners are looking more and more at the great outdoors for a better quality of living. Outdoor living is not just a noun anymore, it’s now a verb.
What better place to entertain your guests than outdoors? There is so much more space than inside your home, no matter what size home you have. So, now more people are doing their entertaining outdoors in their outdoor living rooms and outdoor kitchens.
With today’s economy more and more homeowners are finding themselves spending more time at home and eating at home, so in turn they want to have their friends and family over to enjoy that time with them.
Not only does an outdoor living space increase your quality of life, it also increases the value of your home. The outdoor living trend has become a lifestyle for many and you can thank a few things for fueling this new way of life. Healthier lifestyle, affordable all weather furniture, and top of the line appliances have made outdoor living what it is today.
Phoenix , Arizona has a variety of homes for sale with outdoor living space available. Contact me and I’ll help you reconnect and relax with friends and family in the great outdoors.
You usually look under the head when you buy car, so shouldn’t you use that same common sense when buying a new home, and look beyond the big kitchen, big family room and giant master bedroom. The one thing most people never look at is the heating and air conditioning systems when they look at potential homes. They are more concerned about the bathrooms. Knowing what to look for or having an expert inspect these systems will save you money and a big headache before you buy.
Getting an checkup upfront of the heating and air units will let you know what maintenance or repairs will be needed. But, that shouldn’t stop you from buying the home. Most repairs are inexpensive and not much trouble.
When you’re ready to start looking for a new home, contact me and I’ll help you find the perfect match for your family. You can also visit my website for current homes on the market in Arizona.
