The Most Expensive Home sold in Arizona last week

I bet you've never heard of Kirkland, Arizona. Kirkland is barely a speck on the map. If you blink while driving through downtown Kirkland you will miss the entire town. Located almost a two hour drive North of Phoenix, this is where the most expensive home sold in Arizona last week can be found. 

Although I use the term "home" loosely when it comes to this property as it's actually a 355-Acre Ranch. Included with this sprawling property is 4 residences, a duplex, a 22,750 square foot enclosed arena, a race track, horse pens, shipping corals, horse stalls, and tack rooms. If you love the high country, solitude, spectacular mountain views, and horses, this property would have been for you! Owning a working horse ranch is certainly not for everyone. This property was on the market almost two years before finding the right buyer...read more. 

How many homes are for sale in Gilbert, AZ - July 2015

What is the Absorption Rate when it comes to real estate? The Absorption Rate chart shows how long the current inventory of properties would last at the current rate of sales. If no new properties were added to the market, and sales continued at a steady pace, the Absorption rate indicates the number of months required to sell all the properties on the market. In a healthy real estate market this number should hover around a 3-Month average. As you can see the Gilbert, Arizona real estate market has been just below that mark since December 2014 meaning total inventory has been slightly lower than the market can handle...read more.

Animals of the MLS

Do you ever catch yourself deep in thought pondering life's great mysteries?Reflection can hit us at any moment. We could be sitting in our favorite chair while reading a book on a lazy afternoon. Maybe we're watching the rain fall down as we're relaxing on the front porch swing. Wherever we're at or whatever we happen to be doing when that right moment catches us we can find ourselves whisked away to another world inside of our minds to contemplate past, present, or future scenarios. This week's Animals of the MLS star gives us a rare glimpse in to what it looks like when a dog is caught in deep thought...read more. 

Homes for Sale in Gilbert, Arizona with No HOA

Home Owners Associations can be a very positive and necessary component to a neighborhood. They ensure cleanliness of the streets and sidewalks. In some subdivisions that have common green belt areas, parks, and playgrounds, they are in charge of trimming trees, grass, bushes, and the upkeep of the playground equipment. 

Your neighborhood Home Owners Association will also establish the rules and laws in regards to the appearance of front yards throughout the community which will maintain the integrity and manicured look of the entire subdivision. Did your neighbor share with you their desire to paint the exterior of their home a bright yellow? Well think again! Exterior paint colors must be approved by the HOA as well as most visual exterior home changes...read more. 

Dalmatians aren't born with Spots and Neither are You

Did you know that Dalmatians are not born with their signature spots? They get their spots as they grow and mature. Each dalmatian puppy gets their spots at their own pace as nature intended. Their patterns are unique. Some have more spots than others yet their health and wellness is not dependent upon the markings, whether they be in abundance or sparse. 

Generally speaking, successful entrepreneurs and business owners are much like the dalmatian. They come in to the world of commerce like the many others that came before them. Their dreams and ideas were cultivated in the womb of thought and preparation before thought gave birth to action. 

Every professional grows and matures at their own pace. Some walk quicker than the rest of the litter while others stumble as they learn how to navigate the ground below them. There are those who are naturally gifted with the confidence and ability to venture out from the herd the first chance they get. Meanwhile, the not so self-assured take a little more time to wander from safety...read more. 

The Most Expensive Home sold in Arizona last week

The Most Expensive Home sold in Arizona last week was a Million Dollar Flip! Purchased as a short sale for 2 Million dollars back in 2013 an investment group took on this monster of a renovation both in size and dollar amount.  The interior was completely redone, including the flooring, kitchen, bathrooms, paint, fixtures, and finishes. The master bathroom was totally transformed by the creation of a custom walk-in shower and the rest of the property was modernized to bring it up to today's luxury standards.

Located on the 7th tee of the Padre Golf Course at Camelback Golf Club this secluded home is one of only 9 properties in it's gated subdivision. This luxury home also included a 16 seat theater, 60-yard synthetic turf replica football field, exercise/yoga room, and guest home that is over 2,700 square feet in size...read more.