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The August 2009 Homes Sales Report for Maricopa County, AZ is in and the news is pretty good overall.  The median sold price for single-family homes was $139,000 , slightly higher than the $136,000 median sold price in July 2009.  The median sold price for townhomes and condominiums was $105,000 , which was also higher than the $96,600 from the previous month.  Total sales of single-family homes were up almost 39% from the same time last year (6076 in August 2009 vs. 4377 in August 2008... Read Full Story

The Peoria Sports Complex is a hotbed of activity.  Several sports programs will be available in Peoria AZ during the month of September.   On September 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th, the Saturday and Sunday leagues for the Men's Adult Baseball League  will participate in 8am and 10:30am games to be played on the practice fields.  Team registration is required.  For more information, please contact the Operations Office of the Peoria Sports Complex at 623-773-8700 or visit their website . The... Read Full Story

There are several free events going on in Phoenix right now.  Are you a Suns fan?  Do you love to sing?  Put those two passions together and head on down to the US Airways Center (201 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ) today, September 9th, until 7pm to audition to sing the national anthem at one of the Suns home games during the 2009-2010 season .  All ages are welcome.  If you have a performance resume, you are encouraged to bring one.  However, it is not mandatory to have one.  If you have any... Read Full Story

According to the Arizona Regional MLS's Home Sales Report for Maricopa County, the total amount of single-family homes sold in July 2009 increased 53.7% , with 7014 units sold in July 2009 and 4562 sold in July 2008.  There is a positive trend for all other types of housing sold in Maricopa County as well.  Condos and townhomes experienced a 67.1% increase from the previous year (594 units sold in July 2008 vs. 993 units sold in July 2009) and manufactured homes experienced a 68.7% increase... Read Full Story

After being informed that their annual grant from the Arizona Arts Commission would be drastically reduced by a whopping 73% due to state budget cuts, Theater Works in Peoria decided to save itself from having to close its doors by converting two of its full-time staff to independent contractor status as well as reducing the amount of staff positions in the company.  Since the non-profit Theater Works depends on government grants to fund approximately two-thirds of its budget, the 73... Read Full Story

Across the country, farmers markets help encourage local farming as well as reducing your carbon footprint .  By purchasing fruits, vegetables and other wares from local vendors, less gas is consumed to bring these products to the marketplace and you get the absolute freshest of ingredients.  Luckily, Phoenix has its very own farmers market that takes place every Saturday in the downtown area (corner of Central and McKinley) from 8am-1pm .  It's absolutely FREE to gain admission to the market... Read Full Story

According to the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS), home sales in Maricopa County  for June 2009 have increased significantly from July 2008 .  There were a total of 7284 single-family homes sold in June 2009.  This is a 59.7% increase over single-family home sales in July 2008 (4562).  Likewise, sales of manufactured homes (52) and other residential units (950) showed a 62.5% and 59.9% increase, respectively , over July 2008 figures (manufactured home sales were 32 units while other residential... Read Full Story

The high rate of foreclosure filings in the Phoenix area as well as throughout the state tell us all that there are a lot of homeowners having trouble making their payments.  Unfortunately, there are always unscrupulous people who are willing to take advantage of those in trouble.  The FBI and local law enforcement agencies all over the country are well aware of the increase in loan modification scams .  In fact, loan modification scams have become so prevalent, that Congress has just passed... Read Full Story

The new numbers reported by Realty Trac place Arizona in the fourth position for highest foreclosure filings.  One in every 164 homeowners in Arizona received a foreclosure notice.   These new numbers may seem to be in contrast to my last blog, Phoenix Real Estate on the Upswing , so let me explain.  Last week's blog concerned the upswing in home sales, which still remains true.  Also my blog ended by letting you know that we were not out of the woods yet.  The economy and job loss will... Read Full Story

I am happy to report that the upswing in the Phoenix area has nothing to do with golf and lots to do with the current the real estate market , which has experienced an upswing of late.  This is not to say everything is rosy.  But, recent figures are definitely on the upwswing, which means some figures are down.     *      DataQuick Information reports that single-family home sales in the Phoenix area has increased 55.1%.     *      The number of homes for sale has steadily decreased since... Read Full Story