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QUEEN CREEK HOMES GET NEW ZIP CODE

Kim Stoegbauer — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:04:33 +0000

Much to the dismay of many Queen Creek residents, the United States Postal Service recently announced that effective July 1, 2009, Pinal county’s ZIP codes will be changing. Thirty ZIP codes in Pinal County will change from beginning with ‘852‘ to beginning with ‘851‘. If your ZIP code began with ‘852‘, the ‘2‘ is now changing to a ‘1‘. For example, if your current ZIP code is ‘85242‘, as of July 1, it will become ‘85142‘.

This annoying change is due to the dramatic population increase in the ‘852‘ area. All East Valley cities fell into this area. The new ‘851‘ ZIP codes will cover an area encompassing nearly 5000 square miles.

Although the change is effective July 1, 2009, there is a one-year transition period, during which, both old and new ZIPs will be valid for mail delivery. It seems like a huge inconvenience, but take it from one who has gone through it, this is one of life’s minor annoyances!

CLICK HERE to view New ‘851′ ZIP code area boundary map

GENERAL BOUNDARIES of new ‘851′ ZIP code area:

North –
Pinal County boundary at the Sierra Estrella Mountains and the Gila River, east along Hunt Highway, north on Meridian Road to the Tonto National Forest.

East –
Tonto National Forest to Pinto Creek, southeast to San Carlos Lake, south to Aravaipa Wilderness Area.

South –
Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Area and Calle Zapata west to Arizona Hwy 77, northwest to Freeman Rd, south on Marylynne Lane alignment to Pinal Air Park Road alignment, west to Tohono O’odham Indian Reservation.

West –
Tohono O’odham Indian reservation north to the Sierra Estrella Mountains and the Gila River.

Maricopa Model Homes – Now Available!

Kim Stoegbauer — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:54:59 +0000

We wrote about these beautiful furnished model homes in Maricopa previously, but they quickly went under contract! Well, they are back on the market and priced to sell again! Pricing includes all furniture and accessories!

Maricopa – $229,000

CLICK HERE TO VIEW SLIDESHOW

3,111 Square Feet

4 Bedrooms plus Den, 2.5 Baths, 3 Car Garage

Ad# SAV3111

Maricopa – $169,900

CLICK HERE TO VIEW SLIDESHOW

2,310 Square Feet

4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2 Car Garage

Ad# SON2310

Call us at 480-892-1171 for an appointment to view these model homes!

What the heck is “Cyber Monday”?

Kim Stoegbauer — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:06:09 +0000

Maybe I’ve been hiding under a rock for the last few years? I consider myself quite internet savvy, not to mention shopping savvy. I was greeted this morning with an email inbox full of “Cyber Monday” offers. I figured this was a phrase that some marketing company concocted this year to follow “Black Friday”. However, after a quick google search, I came to find out that this ploy was coined in 2005! Here is the Wikipedia definition:

The term Cyber Monday refers to the Monday immediately following Black Friday, the ceremonial kick-off of the holiday online shopping season in the United States between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. ^[1] Whereas Black Friday is associated with traditional brick-and-mortar stores, “Cyber Monday” symbolizes a busy day for online retailers. The premise was that consumers would return to their offices after the Black Friday weekend, making purchases online that they were not able to make in stores. Although that idea has not survived the test of time, Cyber Monday has evolved into a significant marketing event, sponsored by the National Retail Federation’s Shop.org division, in which online retailers offer low prices and promotions.

It makes sense that it was created in 2005, when we all were shopping like crazy because we assumed our homes would all continue to appreciate at a rate of 49% a year!

Happy Cyber Shopping!

San Tan Sun News – Click AZ Properties

Kim Stoegbauer — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:46:48 +0000

We are excited to announce that we just began advertising in the highly regarded San Tan Sun News! This local publication amazes me with the amount of advertisers and readership it has. It is really a great local source for everything happening in Chandler, Gilbert & the surrounding communities! Here is our first ad:

The properties that are featured in the issue are:

Chandler – $142,000

Maricopa – $177,000 – SOLD

Val Vista Lakes – $150,000

Queen Creek – $270,000

Gilbert – $315,000

Chandler – $995,000

Please contact us if you have any questions or would like more information on any of these properties!

Click Here to view the current issue of the San Tan Sun Newspaper!

Be sure to pick up this great newspaper if you don’t receive it on your driveway!

As always, we are here to help you with your real estate needs!

Peace of Mind – Organizing Personal Affairs

Kim Stoegbauer — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:00:37 +0000

Vital Documents: What You Need & Where to Store Them

Contributed by Grady Hansen – State Farm Agent

If you needed the deed to your home, title to your car or your passport, could you locate them quickly? We all know it’s important to organize personal documents. Knowing where certain documents are can be crucial in the event of a family emergency or natural disaster. Equally important is where these documents are stored. Some documents can be kept at home, others in a safe-deposit box at your local bank or in a fireproof box at home if a safe-deposit box is unavailable. It is very important that other family members or a person you trust knows where to find your important documents.

Examples of documents you might need, but that should NOT be kept at home include:

Deed, title and closing papers for your properties
Marriage License or Divorce Decree
Birth Certificates
Adoption Papers
Military Records
Social Security Cards
Citizenship Papers
Stock Certificates
Car Titles
Insurance Policies
Home Inventory List

The following documents should be kept at home, perhaps in a fireproof box:

Tax Returns for the last 7 Years
Wills (Never store in a safe-deposit box at the bank; it may be impossible to get to in the event of your death)
Documents regarding your child’s legal guardian
Copy of durable power of attorney, medical directives, funeral & burial instructions
Location and key to safe-deposit box
List of financial institutions and products
List of doctors and contact information

Make a list of all of your important documents and where they are stored. Keep a copy close at hand and give another copy to a trusted family member, friend or advisor. Be prepared, should you have to evacuate, to grab the fireproof box or other container where your documents are stored. Doing so may provide some peace of mind if you need these documents in the event of an emergency.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:

Grady Hansen -State Farm Agent

(480) 883-6666

Grady@GradyHansen.com

www.GradyHansen.com

Large Valley Homebuilder Collapses – Brown Family Communities

Kim Stoegbauer — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:24:32 +0000

Brown Family Communities, one of the largest Phoenix-based homebuilders shut it doors yesterday. Brahm Resnik with Channel 12 News interviewed founder, Dave Brown. (See interview below) I think this to be a very sad story, of a builder who has built over 18,000 homes in the Valley over the last 33 years. Although I do not know Dave Brown personally, I can imagine how devastating this is for him and his family, to see the business they built shut down after so long. Brown Family Communities has enjoyed a strong reputation for building quality homes. My husband & I owned Brown Family home in Ashland Ranch in Gilbert, and it was a terrific home with a fantastic floorplan and features.

Builders have been slashing prices on new homes to decrease inventory with the slowdown of the market. In the interview, Mr. Brown also explains the difficulty obtaining financing in this market, and how it attributed to the closing of his company.

My big question, which was answered in the interview was: “Will buyers lose their earnest deposits for homes that haven’t been completed?” I am impressed with Mr. Brown’s answer, in that he is mailing out over $600,000 back to the customers, which something he is probably not required to do.

This brings up a good point for buyers looking to purchase new homes. With the failure of many homebuilders and with more to come, we always recommend that our clients purchase new and spec homes with large, reputable builders. The Arizona Department of Real Estate now posts builders in trouble on their website, so the public has access to that information. View Here

I saw Mrs. Brown at HomeGoods (my favorite store) early this year, and found it charming that after all of the time they have been in business, she was still choosing all of the furniture for the model homes. The name “Brown FAMILY communities” seems to fit their business practices. I am sad to see them go.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY & VIEW THE INTERVIEW ON AZCENTRAL.COM

For more information about new homebuilders, contact us at 480-892-1171.

A Little Halloween Humor….Sad, but True

Kim Stoegbauer — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:00:40 +0000

When I received this via email, the subject said:

“Halloween is going to suck this year!”

Hope you have a Happy Halloween!

How much Homeowner’s Insurance Do I need?

Kim Stoegbauer — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:00:35 +0000

Every day people ask themselves, “How much homeowner’s insurance do I need?” The answer varies, depending on each person’s situation. Usually you should insure your home for its whole value, the actual building and all of its contents. In order to find out exactly how much your home is worth, you should have it appraised. You can have an appraiser, builder or State Farm insurance agent give you an estimate of its value. However, if you ever remodel or add on to your home, its value will increase, and you will then need to purchase more coverage. For any valuable possessions you have, you can purchase extended coverage, to ensure those items are covered as well. The best thing to do is take a room-by-room inventory of your valuables then keep this list somewhere outside the home, for example, a safe-deposit box. To determine if valuable possessions, such as TVs stereos or computers are covered, or if you have any other questions about homeowner’s insurance, contact Grady Hansen, State Farm Agent at (480) 883-6666.

Grady’s State Farm office is located in Fulton Ranch Towne Center at the southwest corner of Arizona Ave. & Ocotillo Rd. in Chandler, Arizona.

Grady & his wife, Kristi will provide you will exceptional customer service and great rates. They have been providing service to State Farm customers since 2001.

www.GradyHansen.com

This Weekend – Boo at The Phoenix Zoo!

Kim Stoegbauer — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:53:38 +0000

One of my favorite Halloween events is coming up this weekend! See all the little kiddies dressed up in their costumes and enjoy lots of activities including pumpkin feeding for the animals, a mascot parade, entertainment and more! There will also be a pumpkin patch – great for photos!

Saturday, October 25th & Sunday, October 26th

9:00am – 4:00pm

Free for members, or $14 adults, $9 seniors, $6 ages 3-12

2 & under free!

Phoenix Zoo

455 N Galvin Pkwy

602-273-1341

For more information, visit: phoenixzoo.org

A photo of my friends at the zoo last year!

Featured Neighborhood of The Week – Beautiful Jake’s Ranch in Gilbert, AZ

Kim Stoegbauer — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:16:52 +0000

Jake’s Ranch is a beautiful gated neighborhood conveniently located in Gilbert, Arizona west of Lindsay Rd., between Williams Field Rd. & Pecos Rd. (map) Upon approaching the community, you will notice the beautiful waterfalls framing the entrance gates. Once through the gates, you will notice the meticulous mature landscaping & beautiful tree-lined streets of this coveted community. Jake’s Ranch offers a variety of homes ranging from the high $400s up to over $1 million. This neighborhood consists of homes built by two well-known builders, T.W. Lewis and Fulton Homes, as well as beautiful custom homes on large homesites up to an acre. The majority of the homes in Jake’s Ranch were constructed between 1999-2002, with several custom homes still underway. Homes range in size from 2,500 square feet to over 6,000 square feet. This community offers wonderful amenities including tennis courts, basketballs courts, baseball fields, soccer fields & playgrounds.

Jake’s Ranch – Gated Community in Gilbert, Arizona from Kim Stoegbauer on Vimeo.

Jake’s Ranch is conveniently located near shopping, movie theaters & dining, including San Tan Village Fashion Center.Easy 202 San Tan Freeway access makes this community easily accessible to all areas of Phoenix and surrounding area. Jake’s Ranch is located within 3 miles to the beautiful state-of-the art, Gilbert Mercy Hospital, which opened in June 2006. The children in Jake’s Ranch attend Spectrum Elementary, South Valley Junior High & Mesquite High School, all in the Gilbert Unified School District.

Search MLS to view current properties available in this wonderful community, or contact Click AZ Properties at 480.892.1171!