The tournament is fast approaching! The excitement is in the air to determine the 2012 Waste Management Phoenix Open champion. Not to forget, the parties, and other events at the TPC Scottsdale, which will draw huge crowds.  Are you up for it? Are you excited? Maybe not? You don’t want to go? I totally understand.

The Phoenix Open, golf, parties, and the huge crowds are not for everyone. So, we are fortunate to have many other events besides golf that Scottsdale has to offer. Here are a few events taking place in Scottsdale during the tournament. All events are FREE!

Thursday, February 2th, 2012:

ArtBridge Thursdays  @ Marshall Way Pedestrian Bridge: 6:00 – 10:00 PM: Cost: FREE!

Docent-led Tours of SMoCA  @ Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art – 1:30 PM: Cost: FREE!

Native Trails @ Scottsdale Civic Center Park – 12:00 – 1:30 PM: Cost: FREE!

Scottsdale ArtWalk in Downtown Scottsdale – 7:00 – 9:00 PM: Cost: FREE!

Friday, February 3th, 2012:

Native American Dancing @ Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch: 5:00 PM – Cost: FREE!

Saturday, February 4th, 2012:

Native Trails @ Scottsdale Civic Center Park: 12:00 – 1:30 PM - Cost: FREE!

Old Town Farmer’s Market @ Brown Avenue & First Street: 8:30 – 1:00 PM – Cost: FREE!

Sunday, February 5th, 2012:

Real Estate Day!  If you are on the market for a home in Scottsdale, Sunday during the final round is a perfect time do view some homes. I will set you with lenders first to help you get pre-qualified! There are plenty Scottsdale Real Estate to choose from. I am your agent who will assist you in finding you a home and connecting you to the best lenders here in the valley. My number one priority is to  take care of you.

Scottsdale Real Estate For Sale:

If you are on the market for real estate in Scottsdale, here are some of the homes currently active on the market.  I am the agent with a passion to work with you!

Showing properties 1 – 10 of 500+. See more city of Scottsdale real estate.
(all data current as of 1/24/2012)

1. $399,900 : 9021 E Sharon Drive, Scottsdale
   
   4 beds, 3.00 baths

   Home size: 2,628 sq ft

   Lot size: 9,893 sq ft

   
2. $465,000 : 24552 N 116th Street, Scottsdale
   
   4 beds, 2.50 baths

   Home size: 3,042 sq ft

   Lot size: 10,019 sq ft

   
3. $1,125,000 : 10040 E Happy Valley Road, Unit 2009, Scottsdale
   
   2 beds, 2.50 baths

   Home size: 3,077 sq ft

   Lot size: 13,777 sq ft

   
4. $319,000 : 19012 N 91st Way, Scottsdale
   
   3 beds, 2.00 baths

   Home size: 1,616 sq ft

   Lot size: 5,315 sq ft

   
5. $313,500 : 8420 E San Pedro Drive, Scottsdale
   
   3 beds, 2.00 baths

   Home size: 1,997 sq ft

   Lot size: 5,743 sq ft

   
6. $2,375,000 : 10418 E Palo Brea Drive, Scottsdale
   
   4 beds, 3.50 baths

   Home size: 5,100 sq ft

   Lot size: 38,866 sq ft

   
7. $345,000 : 9119 E Davenport Drive, Scottsdale
   
   5 beds, 3.00 baths

   Home size: 2,628 sq ft

   Lot size: 8,952 sq ft

   
8. $229,000 : 19475 N Grayhawk Drive, Unit 2086, Scottsdale
   
   2 beds, 2.00 baths

   Home size: 1,275 sq ft

   Lot size: 123 sq ft

   
9. $1,325,000 : 20097 N 95th Way, Scottsdale
   
   5 beds, 4.50 baths

   Home size: 5,774 sq ft

   Lot size: 29,088 sq ft

   
10. $647,500 : 7957 E Via De Luna Drive, Scottsdale
    
    3 beds, 3.50 baths

    Home size: 3,671 sq ft

    Lot size: 18,000 sq ft

    

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

 Homes for sale in Glendale

If your looking to purchase homes in Glendale Arizona. Better yet any home here in the valley of the sun. The Lending Tree has a loan which gives you 2.5% to help with your purchase if you qualify.

This is on an FHA  loan, so that means you’ll just need to come up with 1%. The FHA limit on single family homes in metropolitan  Phoenix area is $271,050. This means that all you’d need is $2710.50 for your down payment. Let me tell you there are a lot of beautiful you can find out here at this price and lower.

With FHA some lenders go as low as 580 credit score. With VA you can buy with zero down . There are some homes for sale in Glendale, but they move fast.You can find foreclosed homes and get some great deals.

If you want a list of these homes just let us know and we’ll gladly supply for you. Most people(not you) believe that the home prices will get lower. This could be true, but being a licensed realtor that is in the field daily I don’t think so.

Looking for houses

There is a shortage of homes listed in the market for sale. This means that it’s a sellers market again. You missed the boat to purchase  homes in Glendale Arizona and some cities in the valley for 20% below the asking price. If you are looking for  houses like this. Where you can offer this far less then the asking price you need to look at half a  million dollar and up homes.

Even tho it’s a sellers market with the interest rates still at all time lows. The 1% down loan the lending is offering buying a home now is still cheaper than paying rent. You can still have the american dream and become a homeowner. If you need a  house for rent in Glendale AZ. The Brooks Team of AZ can help you with this.

But we would really like to help you become a homeowner. We are in the people helping business and will always do whats best for you the renters, buyers and sellers. We will go the extra mile to make which ever transaction smooth and we’ll keep you informed and updated with the process flow.

Glendale Realtors

If you like horse properties or Luxury listings or just a nice home in a nice area. Looking at  homes in Glendale Arizona should be on your list. With the shopping  on Bell Road and at Arrowhead mall you’ll fall in love with the area.

Most homes in Arrowhead will qualify for the 1% down payment program offered by the Lending Tree. Glendale Arizona real estate has a lot of options to choose from. Darlene(my wife) and I know the area well after being residents for 6 years.

We love the area and are sure you would also.  We would love to here from other Glendale Arizona residents and are always available to sell your home when needed. And also if you’re looking to buy homes in Glendale Arizona give us a call we’ll take good care of you.

Stephen W. Brooks

Realtor

eXp Realty

623-202-3833

steve.brooks@phoenixpowersearch.com

PS: If you want to know more about the 1% loan give us a call

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.

” Why Buying Is Cheaper Than Renting”. 

Stephen Brooks

eXp Realtor

steve.brooks@phoenixpowersearch.com

www.thebrooksteamaz.com

Stephen W. Brooks

623-202-3833