I recently celebrated my friend’s birthday at a fabulous hidden gem of a restaurant. Postino now has 2 locations, the newest being at 5144 Central Ave in downtown Phoenix.  The other location is 3939 E Campbell Ave  in the Arcadia area.
I had never been to Postino and we had such a great time enjoying their Monday and Tuesday After 8 Special which is $20 for a bottle of wine and Bruschetta.  The Bruschetta comes in amazing variety and you can mix and match 4 of your choice. 3 of us shared 2 boards of Bruschetta and it was more than enough.  My personal favorite; the Bruschetta with Dates, Pistachios and Ricotta Cheese…Delicious especially when paired with a bottle of Rick Shaw Pinot Noir.
I recommend it for your next Girls Night Out!!

Check out Postino locations and menu here

This is a rare opportunity to pick up a 4 bedroom, 2 Bath, Single Family Home in the highly sought after Arcadia Scottsdale School District. It’s with in walking distance of Arcadia High School, Ingleside Middle School and Tavan Elementary in the coveted Scottsdale School District #48! This is a perfect home for a family. Besides being with in walking distance to some of the best Scottsdale Schools, it’s located in a quiet neighborhood with mature citrus and landscaping. it features inspirational views of Camelback Mountain from your front yard.

This 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home has been totally renovated! Granite Counter Tops, Stainless Dish Washer, micro and oven. It even includes a refrigerator, wine cooler and washer and dryer. The huge back yard and pool make this the perfect family home with tons of room to entertain under the expansive patio equipped with ceiling fans and a fire pit. Fire up the BBQ pool side and enjoy the privacy of this exceptional back yard. You can even pick a few oranges from the mature citrus.

Speaking of backyard, it’s equipped with a RV Gate and a Mini Barn with a loft so that you can store all your toys off the street and out of sight. The backyard is mostly maintenance free and the front yard has a luscious lawn and a mature ficus tree that attracts the local birds. Even the AC was replace in 2010 and has the remainder of a 10 year warranty.

Scottsdale Arcadia School District, Close to Scottsdale Fashion Square, Sky Harbor and easy access to downtown Phoenix makes this one of the most desirable homes for sale in the Arcadia District in Phoenix, AZ.

The home is vacant and ready to close. Totally Remodeled, Move in Ready. Shows like a model home.

Single Family Home in the Scottsdale Arcadia School District

4 Bedroom, 2 Baths, Pool, Single Family Home. Conventional Sale…not a short sale…not Bank Owned…just priced like it is!

4419 E Mitchell Drive

Phoenix, AZ

This 4 bedroom, 2 bath single family home is located near 44th Street and Osborn. Take 44th Street North of Osborn to Mitchell Drive. Turn East on Mitchell Dr. (Right) proceed 1 block and the home sits on the South Side of the Street (Right). Look for the eXp Realty Sign. ARMLS lockbox is on the front door.

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.

About the program:

America’s Home Buyer Solution Gift Program is designed to provide eligible homebuyers a gift of up to 2.5% of the sales price to be applied towards the FHA down payment and/or allowable closing costs for the purchase of a home.

Targeted towards quality affordable housing, approved homebuyers can purchase a home for as little as 1% down payment. The program also allows for the remaining 1% down payment to be gifted from any FHA allowable source.

The program is offered exclusevely through The Lending Company, a Direct Endorsed US Housing and urban Development lender. There is no requirement for the gift to ever be repaid. It is offered in concert with an IRS approved 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

This is not a seller-paid down-payment assistance program and the seller is not required to participate.

Program Benefits:

• The program provides up to a 2.5% gift to FHA qualified home buyers
• Remaining down payment is as low as 1% (as above, if market conditions allow, down payment from borrower may be as low as 1/2%)
• Seller can and is encouraged to contrbute towards the closing costs to further assist the homebuyer
• Income requirements match USDA Income Guides
• Competitive interest rates
• Flexible FHA approval guidelines
• Not limited to first-time homebuyers
• Standard FHA appraisal
• Owner Occupied purchase only
• 1 units allowed
• FHA approved condominiums allowed
• Loan limits match FHA guidelines for each county
• Minimum credit score of 640
• Successful credit restoration allowed
• Automated AUS/DU approve/eligible determination required
• FHA qualified Non-occupant co-borrower/co-signer allowed
• No prepayment penalties
• Must complete approved Home Buyer Counseling Course
• Must meet income guidelines for approval
  Call Jeff Thomas (602-610-4030 jthomas@thelendingco.com) with the Lending Company to see if you qualify for this great program, and then callTheBrooksteamaz.com to find your “Dream Home”.
  Stephen W. Brooks
  623-202-3833
  www.thebrooksteamaz.com
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