Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona Real Estate

Almost May–Where did April Go? AND Happy Earth Day!!!

by Teri Ellis on April 22, 2013

Just stopping by to wish everyone a happy April and a Happy Earth Day! Our weather is definitely warming up and spring has sprung, while the east coast continues to get mixed messages getting slammed with rain and snow. Hopefully they, too, will get the warmer weather very soon.

Just an update on the real estate market in the Phoenix valley: There are currently 15,947 active listings in our MLS as of this moment. There are about 5,000 active with a contingency, 11,685 pending, and homes are selling quickly – at least those that are in the mid range and priced well.

Sellers seem to be a bit wary about listing their home because of the lack of real choices for them if they sell and then want to purchase another home. We have buyers looking for homes/prices that were available last year – but, alas, prices have sky rocketed, especially in the Phoenix area – almost 25%. Still, values are good here, and it’s a great area in which to live.

One popular city, Mesa, only has a tad over 1,000 active listings. Keep in mind this is everything including mobile homes, condos, apartment homes, etc.

Don’t wait too long if you’re thinking of purchasing a home or selling your home. As many discovered in 2005, 2006, the values disappear.

I like the quote by Warren Buffet: “Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.” It’s not a greedy market right now….but, one never knows.

Give me a call at: 480.216-3334 if I can help you list your home or find one for you to purchase. Otherwise, feel free to continue to browse the homes for sale on my site….no charge. ;-_)

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St. Patty’s Day–Corned Beef Feast!

by Teri Ellis on March 13, 2013

I LOVE corned beef, and especially like to use the remaining meat to fry up and add to potatoes and onions.

This year, we purchased a point cut – has a bit more fat than the flat cut, but seems to have more flavor. I plan to use a recipe I found online using a mustard, honey, brown sugar and maybe a little clove powder as a paste to use on the brisket. I am going to add potatoes, onion, carrots and cabbage, of course.

I read where someone poked cloves into the onion….wondering what that would taste like? Well, I am, at least trying out the clove powder…that should give me an idea.

Enjoy your St. Patrick’s Day! Some good information can be found online, here!

AND if you need any real estate information or assistance to purchase or sell a home in our Phoenix, Arizona real estate market, just give me a call: @480.216-3334!!!

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Mesa, Arizona Easter Pageant

by Teri Ellis on March 11, 2013

If you haven’t attended the Mesa Arizona Easter Pageant on the Temple grounds, this is something you will not want to miss. Each year I share the times and the dates when the Pageant is being presented, along with a link to the website. It is a free venue, being held March 20, 21, 26-30 at 8:00 p.m. for English speaking and on March 22 and 23 for Spanish speaking.

For more information, check out the website at: http://www.easterpageant.org/.

The temple grounds are beautiful, so feel free to stop by during the daylight and evening hours just to experience the serenity and beautiful flowers! But make sure to include the Pageant – you will be glad you did.

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Great Newsletter for Homeowners for March!

by Teri Ellis on March 6, 2013

For tips, insights, etc., I will be sharing this newsletter on this site each month. Enjoy, and call me for any real estate needs!

https://crs.com/sites/crs.com/files/yourhome_march13.pdf

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Falcon Field Airport Open House! March 23, 2013

by Teri Ellis on February 28, 2013

Be sure to mark your calendars!

Great family fun to be had on Saturday, March 23, at Falcon Field Airport’s 5th Annual Open House! This is one of the smaller airports in the alley, but this event will showcase the vital aviation and economic role of Falcon Field and its many businesses to the Mesa community.

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 4636 East Fighter Aces Drive (just north of McKellips Road between Greenfield Road and Higley Road) – Admission AND parking is FREE!!!

The Open House will include static displays of helicopters, vintage war birds, experimental aircraft and general aviation planes. A classic car show, model railroads and a radio-control aircraft display also are planned, in addition to local business and school displays. Bring a canned food donation for the United Food Bank. Freddy the Falcon will join the festivities and food vendors and nostalgic music will add to the fun!