Active Living & Retirement

$500.00 Move-In! Exceptional Value..Exceptional Home!

Yes, only $500.00 to move into a brand New Home! And it’s not a dinger either. This 1605 sqft home is loaded with upgrades. Upgrades like granite counter-tops. Tile floors in the kitchen, baths and utility rooms. The blinds are already installed. And get this…the home comes All Appliances. A beautiful Side by Side Refer, Built-in Range, Dishwasher and Microwave. And get this..a Washer and dryer!! The home comes with blinds too. This 3bed/2bth single level home is ready and waiting for you.  How much? Just $139,990. Remember, you can move in for $500.00 Snowbirds, why rent a space year after year? You can own a brand new home. Buy now while they are priced so low. These prices and incentives will not last. First Time Buyers, close on this home before April 30th and you may qualify for the $8,000 tax credit. Put your tax return to work for you. Contact Michael Manning at 602-738-8236 for more info. My e-mail is michaelbmanning@cox.net or michael.manning@phoenixpowersearch.com  See a video of this home. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=judy.eldc&target=ALBUM&id=5431123299653348625&authkey=Gv1sRgCPHRxYTd6PPITQ&feat=email  

Who will maintain my vacation property?

I have had so many clients ask me, “who will I have maintain my vacation property for 4 months while I am gone?”  With so many  vacant vacation properties here, I thought it would be an easy answer.  There has to be a company out there that maintains vacation properties, right??   As I researched companies in the metro Phoenix area I found that most offer rental management services, not maintenance services.  A lot of people don’t want their property to become a rental while they are gone.  Some clients rented out their property, thinking it would bring in some money and come to find out the management company rented to people who made the house into a old folks home. After one of my clients who purchased a home from me had pipes explode in their bathroom with thousands of dollars in damages, and other client horror stories of renting their home out, I decided to create a Property Maintenance Company.  I called it Diamond Desert Property Maintenance.  I am so excited to offer this service to the community.If you are interested in this service and want more information, please contact me today and take advantage of the amazing deals we will have for first... 

Not a Short Sale..Not a Bank Owned, A Brand New Build For $500.00 Move-In!

No kidding. I know a builder who is competing with short sales and foreclosures and winning. You can get in for $500.00 with a PITI payment of only $903.87 per month, including HOA! A 1321 sqft single level home will cost $129,990. a 1767  sqft home only $137,900.  These  new homes are not dingers either. They are energy efficient, using Low E-Windows, 13 seer A/C units, Water-saving Plumbing Fixtures and Tile Roofs. 9′ ceilings, cultured marble vanity-tops, and raised panel interior doors are some of the upgrades included. Great kitchens include microwaves, deluxe dishwashers, spacious pantries and oak cabinets. You get a large pool-sized lot, a covered patio, a door into the garage from the side, front and rear hose bibs. All the options you might want are already included. I only mentioned some of them. Oh, did I mention that they come with a Side by Side Refer, Washer/Dryer and a 40″ LCD TV? So, $5,000.00 in incentives, An $8,000.  tax credit, Side by Side Refer, Washer/Dryer and a new Big Screen TV. Low move-in (less the rent) and low monthly payment, again less the rent. What are you waiting for? Homes ready to move into now. Michael Manning EXP Realty, LLC 602-738-8236  

Anthem, a Golf Community with Views Galore and More!

Anthem. An unincorporated city located just 35 miles from the the hustle and bustle of Phoenix. A beautiful and picturesque golf community with mountain and desert views everywhere you look. Located in the Sonoran Desert, this Del Webb community is one of Arizona’s best. With mountain views and incredible desert  sunsets this is the place you have in mind when you think of moving to Arizona. Especially this time of year! It’s 72 degrees right now! And it’s 4:30 our time. Oh my. With townhouses from $89,500 to Ultra Luxurious homes at $840K, there are homes priced for nearly everyone. Come on. Call me at 602-738-8236. Follow this link to learn more about what this awesome area has to offer you. http://www.clubcorp.com/club/scripts/section/section.asp?NS=PCH&MFCODE=AMGCC&SUBGRP=15 Michael Manning EXP Realty, LLC 602-738-8236 michael.manning@phoenixpowersearch.com  

So Your Offer has Been Accepted: Action Steps Following Accepted Offer

Order your home inspection immediately. Per the contract there is a specific number of day inspection period which begins on the date the purchase offer is accepted. You and your agent will have pre-determined the inspection period and listed it in the purchase offer. I can give you the name of two different inspections companies that I have dealt with in the past. HouseMaster 480-345-8570 Ecospec Home Inspections 602-332-7132 Home inspection companies will generally do an overview of the home. Making sure things work such as appliances, toilets, hot water heaters, fixtures, HVAC units etc. They are not specialty contractors.If you wish to have specialty inspections performed such as roofing, pool, lead based paint, radon gas etc. you will need to contact a specialty inspection company and/or a specialty contractor to have these types of inspections performed. Again remember to make arrangements for these inspections immediately following your offer being accepted and that they have been completed within your inspection period. I have an additional list of contractors and inspectors that I can provide you with if you wish, feel free to contact me anytime. Contact your lender if the... 

Hang Your Christmas Lights in Arizona

As I was driving along the other day I wondered where the idea of Christmas lights came from. Each year thousands of people spend countless hours preparing their homes with strands of lights and extensive decorations to ring in the holiday season. So I went on a quest to share the origins of Christmas lights with our EXP Realty travelers and home buyers, and share some of the excellent displays of holiday cheer in my neighborhood. Originally the custom was to decorate a Christmas tree with lights, but it wasn’t until the 1960s in the U.S. when tract housing become increasing popular that lining the eaves of homes with lights grew in popularity. Back in the 17th century a tradition of using small candles to light up the tree started. It took a couple of centuries before the practice grew in popularity and spread to Germany and Eastern Europe. Initially the candles were melted against the tree or attached with pins. Later in the 19th and 20th century candle holders were used and later lanterns which held the candles. With the advent of electricity Christmas tree decoration was ready to take a big leap. Towards the end of the 19th century; 1882 to be exact, Edward Johnson an assistant... 

Cooper Commons 4bed/2bath Entertainers Dream Home $219,999

An adorable 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, single level home in popular Cooper Commons. This home features a split floor plan and separate office/den, or it can be used as a playroom. The master bedroom is spacious with a sitting area and lots of room to move around. The master bath has double sinks and a separate shower and garden tub. There is a formal dining room and a beautiful entryway. The spacious floor plan sits on a large Cul-de-sac lot with 2 car garage. This home is an entertainers dream, with high ceilings and lots of space. It has a fabulous kitchen with a breakfast area and lots of room for the cook of the home. For more details and photos of this home please visit this Flex-MLS link: http://www.flexmls.com/link.html?oy7itvmxatc,12 About the Community: Cooper Commons is an established master planned community located in Southeast Chandler, Arizona. There are over 1600 homes built by eight different builders. The homes range in size from 1100 square feet to over 5000 square feet. There are numerous playgrounds throughout the community and highly rated schools to choose from. Golfing in Chandler: Crown Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort http://www.sanmarcosresort.com Lone Tree... 

Villa Antigua Scottsdale Condo $179,000

This Villa Antigua Scottsdale condo is an absolutely gorgeous home, it looks like a model. This is luxury living at its best! It is very open and bright and is next to walking and running paths. It is nestled in a gated community with a fabulous clubhouse, two heated swimming pools, and a great tennis court. Also for your enjoyment there are barbecue and picnic areas, an exercise and fitness room and a business center. Numerous upgrades have been completed throughout the home. Updated AC unit in 2004, laminated wood floors, ceiling fans, faux wood blinds throughout custom Venetian plaster, wireless alarmsystem, and energy efficient window treatments in front of home. For more info and photos of this home please visit the Flex MLS link http://www.flexmls.com/link.html?oy7io9rcx4h,12 This Villa Antigua home is located in the heart of Scottsdale. If your looking for golf your new home is located just minutes from numerous golf courses. Here are a list of just a few, and links (no pun intended) to the different clubs so you can arrange a tee time. Continental Golf Course http://www.continentalgc.com/layout9.asp?id=172&page=3239 Talking Stick Golf Club http://www.talkingstickgolfclub.com/index.php Camelback... 

Are you an FHA buyer but still “on the fence” about buying?

There have been many rumors flying around regarding the expected adjustments to the FHA loans provided. Do you want to use FHA financing due to the lower down payment requirements, experiencing some credit issues and or wanting to ask the seller to contribute up to 6% concession? If you are and are counting on utilizing FHA loan products for the purchase of your new home, but aren’t quite ready to get off the fence…You may want to re-think your current position. Per a recent article in the Chicago Tribune – FHA-insured mortgages have become the loan of choice — realistically, the only option available since the private mortgage industry’s problems arose — for consumers who are eager to purchase a home but don’t have a significant down payment or stellar credit history. Currently, borrowers have to make at least a 3.5 percent down payment and have a minimum FICO credit score of 500, but most participating lenders require borrowers to have a score of 620 or higher. Those lending requirements have meant a banner year for the FHA. It has insured almost 30 percent of home purchases — more than 75 percent of which are to first-time homebuyers —... 

You have to ask yourself..Why?

Yesterday was one of those days you put off for a while… you know the ones I’m talking about… Yesterday was the day my husband I were going to get up early and do “yard work”. When I say yard work, I don’t mean the fun kind, like planting flowers and harvesting the veggies from your garden. I am talking about pulling weeds, the scalping and dethatching of your lawn to prepare for winter grass and the scrubbing of the evidence of the apparent parties the birds have been having on my patio furniture… And while we were happy with our accomplishments by the end of our day of chores, we couldn’t help but complain about the “work”.  I woke this morning to an email forwarded to me from a dear friend. In this email, he forwarded me a picture of his patio in Fremont, Nebraska.  I opened up the picture and couldn’t help but laugh the nervous laugh we all do when we aren’t sure how to react to something.  He was sending me a picture of SNOW on his patio.   My first reaction was to send him my sympathy. Then, after a minute, I decided to send him a picture of my patio this morning.   When you look at the two pictures, you can’t help but put everything in perspective.... 

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