Where is Glendale Arizona                                                                                                                              

Glendale Arizona lies northwest of  Phoenix, and is consider one to the jewels of the west valley.  Glendale Arizona was once all farm land which is still prevalent today.  Many out of town families are considering moving to Glendale Arizona due lower cost of housing. Glendale Arizona is the home of the new University Phoenix Stadium, Arizona Cardinals and Arizona Sting of the National Lacrosse. League.

City of Glendale Arizona

Well it is true homes in Glendale Arizona are lower, but homes in Glendale range from many prices while you can still buy a 3 bedroom house under $100,000, but Glendale Arizona has more than that to offer.  When in Westgate Glendale Arizona stop by the new stadium for a concert or game afterwards,  the go to Westgate restaurants in Glendale.    

Glendale Arizona

North Glendale is the jewel of Glendale you can purchase a house there off the golf course or off Arrowhead Lakes which is more than $100,000.  Arrowhead Lakes  area in North Glendale used to be orange groves for blocks many years ago but now lined with trim trees and well manicured lawns.  There is lots restaurants and shopping in Arrowhead, Arrowhead mall is a great place to take kids for shopping and play.

Arrowhead mall has a tot area to play and ride a  train.  Glendale Arizona offers a blend of city and country which I find a very rare experience in most cities here in the U.S.  Most major cities have not much country left in them.

But in Glendale Arizona you may find yourself  living next door to billy goats or while  cruising down Thunderbird road horses grazing.  Downtown Glendale has lots of antique shops and live bands in the evening.  If  families choose to live in  Glendale Arizona there are plenty of places to shop, play and just plain relax.

If you are thinking of relocating to Glendale Arizona and want a relocation package, please contact Darlene Brooks @ darlene.brooks@phoenixpowersearch.com or simply call 888.897.7821 x 108.

Famous Dave's BBQ

I grew up in Chicago surrounded by great places to dine. My favorite food in chicago is rib tibs and BBQ. When I moved here I was a little disappointed in the BBQ places in Metro Phoenix area, the meat was dry or no flavor. I decided to try Famous Dave’s BBQ to my surprise Dave’s serves rib tips and BBQ. Famous Dave’s BBQ is great, the meat is so tender it just fall off the bone. You can have your BBQ dry or wet, plenty of sauce at the table. I seldom eat everything on my plate but all the sides are delicious including the homemade desert. Famous Dave’s offer eat in, carry out or cater service. If you eat in the service is great everybody is smiling and willing to serve your needs. Famous Dave’s is a great place to take your family and friends out to dine. Dave’s prices are not expensive either ribtips are $9.99 not bad at all. Famous Dave’s have several locations in Metro Phoenix area Peoria, Chandler, Mesa and San Tan Valley. I like to to visit Famous Dave’s in Peoria the staff is very friendly. Famous Dave’s motto ” only the finest pig carry Famous Dave’s donor card”

Surprise, Marley Park

Surprise Arizona is locate Northwest of Phoenx and is the sixth growing city of Arizona.   Surprise was founded in 1938 by Flora Mae Statler, who named it Surprise.  She named it Surprise because she said ” be surprised if city amounted to much”.  If Mrs Statler could see Surprise now she would surely be surprised.  Surprise is now a beautiful growing and thriving city.  If you live in Surprise you never have to leave due to so much shopping and restaurants there.  Many buyers are attracted to Surprise due the houses are priced modestly and property taxes are the lowest in Arizona.  Looking at Surprise today sort hard to believe it used be the king of cotton.   Surprise Arizona has come a long ways with large shopping centers throughout, sports arena, and many parks it is hard to imagine cotton used to grow there.  Many of my buyers like Surprise and I find myself showing lots home there.  I visited an area of Surprise recently called Marley Park, new homes are under construction and some are ready for move in.  Marley Park has 40 acres of parks.  Marley Park community also offers the heritage campus with heritage hub, pool house, Heritage Park.  The city of Surprise is a great place to work, play and live.

Heritage Club

I hear this all the time “what should I offer”, I tell my buyers to offer their highest and best offer if they want to buy a house.  Recently I had a client that saw a house and it had all the things in a new home they wanted and need.  I advised my client that the house had an offer and was at the counter stage of the offer.  I explained to my client that if you to buy this house we need to put an offer in tonight before the  owner counter come back.  Well my buyers wanted to go home and think about the offer never called me back that night.  The next day their dream home was in pending status under contract.  My clients lost out on their dream house, I took them out to view other homes but that dream house was always on their minds.  My client now is hoping the dream house  contract will fall out of contract but this house is a regular sale.   Some good advice for all buyers, if you see a house you like put an offer in immediately, dream homes don’t last long on the market.  When buyers go out with their agents have all your necessary documents ready to go such as your earnest money check and proof of funds.  Signing an offer is made so easy now  for buyers, you don’t have print your offer  just sign them online with esign.  Most realtors want to make your transaction as smooth as possible.  So next time you are out with your realtor and see your dream house, put an offer in right away going home to think about your dream house will cause you to lose out.  If a buyer offer their highest and best offer, you most likely with get your dream house.

wages and weekends. Shining brightly more than 300 days each year.

The warm weather attracts an estimate $5 billion annually to valley economy.

Tourism also draws a steady flow of newcomers looking to settle down in the

Phoenix area.  For every three people come to valley 2 leave.  Nine months

of the year is beautiful spring like weather. The summers are hot reaching over

the 100 degrees but it is all dry heat except during monsoon season. Humidity

is almost none existing except during monsoon season.  Many people during

monsoon season sit watch the lightening in the evening such graphic sight

There are many economic opportunity in Metro Phoenix, many newcomers

are transferred or secured jobs once arriving. Phoenix offer leading private

sector employers including U.S Airway, Chase Bank, Samaritan Health System,

American Express travel related services,and many more. Among the many companies

with corporate or regional headquarters in the valley are Intel Corp, U Haul

International, Phelps Dodge Corp, and Boeing employment draw many newcomers

to the valley.

When the weekend comes many people in Metro Phoenix especially in the summer

time drive up to the lakes and nearby attractions.  There are 5 lakes driving

distant to the Metro Phoenix area.  Phoenix offer water-sking, power boating,

sailing and fishing. If you are not into a lot water sports drive up to the

Grand Canyon to cool off. The valley is a mecca for hikers and campers. Just

pick your mountains, Camelback, Piestewa Peaks, Papago Park which are favorites

due to they are so close to home. You can go horseback riding, hiking, or just

ride your bike. If your are looking for Phoenix real estate agent contact me at

888.897.7821 x 108 so you can I can help you find your new home in  Metro Phoenix.

Now the question is where do you get the down payment from. You have to get creative, check into your 401 plan with your job also certain life insurance allow you to borrow from your policy, check with your insurance agent to verify if you have this type of policy. If all fail borrow from family or just move in with them. Many first time buyers are moving in with parents to save up their down payment.

A good thing about putting 20% down to buy a home, is that it eliminates mortgage insurance which mean lower payment. Once you have your down payment search for a lender that will work withyour credit do some comparison shopping online. Once you are approved you will need to find a  REALTOR to help you find your dream home, if you are looking for a home inMetro Phoenix area contact me at 888.897.7821 x 108

Clear clutter away from rooms, clutter make the rooms look smaller and of course the buyer will think that the rooms are small too. The kitchen counters should be clutter free also.  furniture that is not used put in storage.   Move your furniture around in your home, sometimes the dining room become the office.   Potential buyers need to see each room has a purpose.

Rent furniture or accessories to fill in empty spaces.  Most furniture will show wear  and tear you may want to rent some newer looking furniture, you can also rent accent pieces like vase, dishes and more.