Green is in for residents of Phoenix
23 percent of the U.S. municipal solid waste stream is yard trimmings and food waste. That's a lot of waste to send to landfills when it could become useful and environmentally beneficial compost instead! Composting offers the obvious benefits of resource efficiency and creating a useful product from organic waste that would otherwise have been landfill.
Homes in the greater Phoenix area have friendly neighborhoods, with large yards and room for gardens including compost areas. When considering the purchase of a home in Phoenix, why not plan on including incorporating this economical, energy saving idea into your new home vision?
Federal funds are now available to assist buyers in the purchase of foreclosed homes in the greater Phoenix area.
These new programs include money for down payments, closing cost assistance, and in some cases even renovating the foreclosed homes.
If you are looking for a home in the downtown Phoenix area and would like more information on the Neighborhood Stabilization programs being offered by the state go to the Arizona Department of Housing’s web site to see if you qualify for this program.
It’s a great time to buy a home. If you want to live in Phoenix there are many choices available to you, and the prices are right!
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There is an area of Phoenix around 16th Street and Bethany Home Road where you can find homes built by a visionary man named Ralph Haver.
His affordable tract house style has turned into a cult classic coveted by people who have bought them up, keeping the original design intact and incorporating sleek art deco design to enhance the clean lines of these homes.
Some of the features of Haver Home: floor to ceiling walls of glass, brick or block construction angled porch posts, brick patios, low sloped rooflines, mantle-less chimney volumes were all part of his 1950s modernistic design concept.
Do you like the idea of living in a golf course community? Take a look at Grayhawk.
Grayhawk’s award winning clubhouse offers two restaurants. Quill Creek is more of a fine dining
experience, and Phil’s Grill has some of the best burgers around. There is a golf shop and trading
company.
You will enjoy the beauty of McDowell Mountain views and amazing desert skies.
There are two eighteen hole courses to choose from. One is Talon and the other is Raptor. The two
main resort style neighborhoods that encompass Grayhawk are known as Talon Retreat and Raptor
Retreat respectively. There are smaller neighborhoods within these two main subdivisions that have
community pools and parks.
You will also have the opportunity to hike over thirty miles of meandering trails, bike or hit the jogging
trails connecting the entire community of Grayhawk. You can end up in the fifteen acre city park with
tennis courts, basket ball courts, volley ball courts and a baseball diamond.
This is a great time to discover what is available in Scottsdale real estate , and Grayhawk should
definitely be part of your new home research.
Scottsdale real estate;
There has never been a better time in current history, to buy real estate in the greater Phoenix area. Of course, you need good credit and money down, which is easier said than done for a staggering number of people.
All statistics and predictions are sharing the same thought process, that we are at the bottom of our market drop, and in this buyer's market you can still negotiate the best educated price on a house.
Long gone are the days of using a house as a personal piggy bank, so buy for the long run and because you like the location, house, and community. I highly recommend using a professional Realtor to help you with research on your purchase. Buy in areas that are not over saturated with REO listings, unless you have specific plans for a long term hold.
Check rental rates for investment properties within a two mile radius of prospective homes you may want to purchase. You may find that there is an over abundance of rentals in a specific area, which drives rental rates down as well as making vacant hold time extremely painful.
• 1,315 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - 
MLS® $164,900
Old West Estates, Mesa - Quaint Neighborhood. Has great potential. It looks as if someone started a re-hab and ran out of money-needs a/c, possible roof work, appliances, landscape work. Some of the things already completed. Tile flooring throughout, painted interior, granite countertops. Take a look and present a realistic offer.
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• 2,225 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $249,900
Cooley Station, Gilbert - Lender owned home in move in condition. Kitchen has granite countertops and 24' tile in the wet areas. Check the comps...this one is priced to sell.
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• 910 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $132,500
Casa Arcadia Condominiums, Phoenix - Lender owned single level condo in the heart of the Arcadia, Camelback, Scottsdale corridor. Private complex with parking and storage in rear. There is stained concrete and tile flooring and private rear patio. This is an AS IS SALE. This property is approved for ExpressPath Financing. Please contact listing agent for more information.
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• 1,314 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® #2873945 $180,000
Towne Park at North Shore, Gilbert
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• 1,056 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm manufactured home - MLS® #2877984 $90,000
Desert Sands, Mesa
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• 1,186 sq. ft., 3 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story - 
MLS® #2836282 $167,900
Tre Bellavia, Phoenix - Two Bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse with neutral carpet. Nice size bedrooms with walk-in closets. Great floorplan with plenty of storage. One car garage and private patio.
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• 1,315 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® #2835362 $198,900
Old West Estates, Mesa - Quaint Neighborhood. Has great potential. It looks as if someone started a re-hab and ran out of money-needs a/c, possible roof work, appliances, landscape work. Some of the things already completed. Tile flooring throughout, painted interior, granite countertops. Take a look and present a realistic offer.
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• 1,720 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story - MLS® #2847963 EXPIRED $274,900
Country Walk, Chandler - Lender owned home in an established neighborhood. Spacious floorplan with 3 fireplaces. Large lot has RV gate and parking. Spa has fire damage and will convey as is.
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• 1,007 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® #2838262 $164,900
Villa Pritchard, Phoenix - Just REDUCED!!! Lender ownder home in good condition. Recently renovated with newer kitchen and bathroom. Home has newer carpet and was recently painted. Perfect for first time buyer or investor. This property is approved for ExpressPath Financing. Please contact listing agent for more information.
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Wedgewood Park, Phoenix - Announcing a price reduction on 2228 N 53rd Ave, a 1,600 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story. Now MLS® #2871911 $199,500 - .
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