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Things to Do January 2018

 

BEYOND THE BRICKS

Head down to Hayden Square Amphitheater every Thursday for Live Music, Beer + Wine, and Food from Downtown Tempe Eateries. Bring a blanket and get ready to listen to some tunes or round up your work squad for the best happy hour ever. Best of all, Beyond the Bricks, Thursday Night Live is completely free to attend. 5:30pm – 7:30pm

December 29 – April 27

downtowntempe.com/events/beyond-the-bricks 

 

ARABIAN HORSE FARM TOUR

Scottsdale’s prominent Arabian horse farms open their doors, welcoming the public to enjoy National Champion horses, meet top trainers, and learn more about this breed.

December 29 – January 1

arabhorsefarmtour.com

 

MEET ME DOWNTOWN PHOENIX

SOCIAL WALK/RUN

Meet Me Downtown (MMDT) brings people of all ages to downtown Phoenix for a weekly social walk/run, engaging individuals and businesses in a vibrant event that showcases downtown Phoenix as a prime location for healthy activities.

January 1

meetmedowntownphx.com

 

ARIZONA FINE ART EXPO

See designers, painters, sketchers and sculptors at work. Demonstrations and workshops, fine wines and cuisine.

JANUARY 12 – MARCH 25

arizonafineartexpo.com

 

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL ARIZONA MARATHON

Also, 5K, 10K, Kids Run, Expo. Live music along the entire route.

January 12 – 14

runrocknroll.com/arizona

 

MARICOPA COUNTY HOME & GARDEN SHOW

Hundreds of exhibitors. Seminars, demonstrations, and displays at the Arizona State Fairgrounds.

January 12 – 14

maricopacountyhomeshows.com

 

SURPRISE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL

The City of Surprise and Thunderbird Artists are once again partnering for another spectacular Surprise Fine Art & Wine Festival.

January 12 – 14

thunderbirdartists.com

 

CELEBRATION OF FINE ART

Scottsdale hosts over 100 artists from Arizona and elsewhere in its big white tents. There is a Café, restrooms and free parking on site.

January 13 – March 25

celebrateart.com

 

BARRETT-JACKSON CLASSIC CAR AUCTION

Every January at WestWorld in North Scottsdale people, including the rich and famous, flock to the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction. It is billed as the world’s most valuable classic car auction.

January 13 – 21

barrett-jackson.com

 

RUSSO & STEELE CLASSIC CAR AUCTION

European sports cars, American muscle cars, hot rods and customs. Salt River Fields.

January 17 – 21

russoandsteele.com/scottsdale

 

RM AUCTIONS

Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa. Bringing together some of the world’s finest vintage automobiles with some of the world’s most discerning collectors.

January 18 – 19

rmsothebys.com

 

ARIZONA DERBY DAMES

All-girl roller derby since 2006. Now playing on a banked track. Phoenix.

January 19

arizonaderbydames.com

 

CAREFREE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL

Arts, crafts, entertainment, wine. Over 155 artists will have displays. This is one of Arizona’s largest wine tasting events, featuring wines from Arizona, California, Australia, Germany, Austria, France and Italy.

January 19 – 21

thunderbirdartists.com

 

PAWS IN THE PARK

Talk to experienced pet professionals, visit information booths, learn about dog adoptions, get great giveaways and hear a variety of entertainment. Dog food donations will be accepted and will benefit Vista del Camino’s Pet Pantry and rescue agencies.

January 20

scottsdaleaz.gov 

 

ARIZONA BALLOON CLASSIC

Hot air balloons, family entertainment, vendors and more. Goodyear Ballpark.

January 26 – 28

abcfest.com

 

ARIZONA MUSICFEST

A winter music festival covering many genres, held at various locations in Scottsdale.

January 26 – March 16

azmusicfest.org

 

TACOLANDIA

Taco samples and live entertainment. 21+ only. Margaret T. Hance Park, Phoenix.

January 27

tacolandiaphx.com

 

MILITARY VEHICLE SHOW

Display of jeeps from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, along with troop carriers and armored cars. Swap meet of armed service collectibles on both days. Tempe Diablo Stadium, Tempe.

January 27 – 28

armytrucks.org

 

WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT

In North Scottsdale the pro golfers will get together for the first PGA tournament of the year. The PGA Waste Management Phoenix Open Golf Tournament is held at the TPC Scottsdale course at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. This tournament attracts the largest crowds of any PGA event.

January 29 – February 4

wmphoenixopen.com

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Important: Anthem Fees, Charges, and Contact Info for 2018

CONSOLIDATED ANTHEM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FEES & CHARGES

VALID THRU DECEMBER 31, 2018

 

 

  Components of Assessments

Assessments are Invoiced Quarterly in Advance and are Due and Payable on Jan 01, April 01, July 01 and Oct 01 each Year

  Monthly ACH Quarterly

 

Anthem Country Club Community Association, Inc. (ACCCA)      
  Assessments Payable to the ACCCA (HOA)   89.00 267.00
  Assessments Payable to the Anthem Council   68.50 205.50
  TOTAL COMBINED ASSESSMENT   $ 157.50 $ 472.50
         
  Additional FeesRequired to be Paid to theAGCC –Anthem Golf & Country Club (Club Corp) a Third-Party Unaffiliated Entity Which Owns and Manages the Golf Courses and Amenities Located Within the ACCCA (HOA) Property. Contact Jenn Ause at 623-742-6245 or Agccstmt@OurClub.com (Billed Monthly and Directly by the AGCC) Currently

$211.00

 

 

 

 

Anthem Parkside Community Association, Inc. (APCA)      
  Assessments Payable to the APCA (HOA)   16.15 48.45
  Assessments Payable to the Anthem Council ACC   68.50 205.50
  TOTAL COMBINED ASSESSMENT   $ 84.65 $ 253.95

 

 

Anthem Parkside Community Association, Inc. (APCA)  LANDINGS  NEIGHBORHOOD      
  Assessments Payable to the APCA (HOA)   16.15 48.45
  Assessments Payable to the APCA LANDINGS (Benefitted) 19.80 59.40
  Assessments Payable to the Anthem Council ACC   68.50 205.50
  TOTAL COMBINED ASSESSMENT   $104.45 $ 313.35

 

 

Anthem Parkside Community Association, Inc. (APCA)  

PASEO  NEIGHBORHOOD

     
  Assessments Payable to the APCA (HOA)   16.15 48.45
  Assessments Payable to Paseo ACC (Benefitted) 39.50 118.50
  Assessments Payable to the Anthem Council ACC   68.50 205.50
  TOTAL COMBINED ASSESSMENT   $124.15 $ 372.45

 

 

Village at Anthem Condominium Council of Co-Owners (VILL)      
  Assessments Payable to the VILL (HOA)   258.60 775.80
  Assessments Payable to the Anthem Council ACC   46.50 139.50
  TOTAL COMBINED ASSESSMENT   $305.10 $ 915.30

 

 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ANTHEM COMMUNITIES 

VALID THRU DECEMBER 31, 2018

 

Anthem Community Council, Inc.     Anthem Country Club Community Association, Inc.       

[ MASTER ENTITY ]                            [ Homeowners Association – HOA ]

3701 W. Anthem Way  # 201                 3701 W. Anthem Way  # 201

Anthem, AZ 85086                                 Anthem, AZ 85086

623-742-6050 [P]                                    623-742-4530 [P]

623-742-6170 [F]                                    623-742-6170 [F]

 

Anthem Parkside Community Association, Inc.

[ Homeowners Association – HOA ]

3701 W. Anthem Way  # 201

Anthem, AZ 85086

623-742-4563 [P]

623-742-6170 [F]

 

SELF MANAGED          

Associated Asset Management  (AAM)                                Associated Asset Management  (AAM)

1600 E. Broadway Road    Suite 200                                     1600 E. Broadway Road    Suite 200

Tempe, AZ  85282                                                                     Tempe, AZ 85282

 

Ms. Jenna Kohl, CEO                           Ms. Margaret Troyer, Community Manager

623-742-6050 [P]                                    623-742-4561 [P]

JKohl@AnthemCouncil.com                 MTroyer@AssociatedAsset.com

 

Ms. MaryBeth Zahn, Community Manager

623-742-6004 [P]

MZahn@AAMaz.com

 

Doug Greenstein, CFO                          Ms. Heidi Hewitt, Exec Assistant

623-742-4556 [P]                                    623-742-6030 [P]

DGreenstein@AnthemCouncil.com      HHewitt@AssociatedAsset.com

 

Ms. Veronica Carlton, Administrator

623-742-4562 [P]

VCarlton@AssociatedAsset.com

 

Community Center Information           Gate Transponders – Ms.Sherry Wilton

623-879-3011 [P]                                    623-742-4533 [P]

SWilton@AssociatedAsset.com

 

Gate Transponders – Landings Community

623-742-4562 [P]

 

Village at Anthem Condominiums     Anthem Golf &Country Club.

[ Condominium Association – COA ]    [ Third Party Unaffiliated Operator ]

3701 W. Anthem Way  # 201                 2780 W. Anthem Club Drive

Anthem, AZ 85086                                 Anthem, AZ 85086

623-742-6245 [P]

623-742-6226 [P]

Associated Asset Mgmnt (AAM)

1600 E. Broadway Road # 200

Tempe, AZ  85282

 

Dwight Reid, Mgr.                                 Ms. Jennifer Ause, Office Manager

602-216-7514                                         623-742-6245 [P]

DReid@AssociatedAsset.com                AGCCSTMT@OurClub.com

Jennifer.Ause@ClubCorp.com

 

Steve Holmgren, Groundskeeper

480-372-6678 [P]

 

FEES PAYABLE UPON CLOSE OF ESCROW –VALID THRU DEC 31, 2018

 

Community Enhancement Fee (Residential)              Calculation:         1/4 of 1% of Gross Selling Price of Residential Property

This fee is payable to the Anthem Community Council upon close of escrow, collected by the TITLE Company.

 

Prepaid Assessments                                                      Calculation:         One Calendar Quarter of Assessments

The Anthem Community collects one full quarter of advance assessments from the buyer’s account at time of close of escrow.  This prepaid amount is independent of whatever allocation is made between buyer and seller for the then-current calendar quarter fees.

 

Resale Disclosure Fees                                                   Calculation:         $365.00 flat fee

The Anthem Community Council charges a flat $365.00 fee for the preparation of Resale Disclosure documents, including a standardized PUD Questionnaire and other related documents.   Updates to the Resale Document are $25.00 each.  Rush charges are $25.00.   These fees are collected by the TITLE Company at close of escrow.  This fee covers both the Master and Sub-Association.

 

PUD Questionnaire (ONLY)                                             Calculation:         $75.00 flat fee

The Anthem Community charges a flat $75.00 fee for the preparation of a PUD Questionnaire (only) as requested by any interested party.  This fee is NOT charged if a full Resale Disclosure Package is ordered.  This fee covers both the Master and Sub-Association.

 

Setup Fee  (Village at Anthem ONLY)                          Calculation:         $30.00 flat fee

For property transitions in the Village at Anthem (ONLY), there is a $30.00 setup fee payable by the buyer for establishing the account on the books of their managing agent.

 

Refinance Statements                                                      Calculation:         $75.00 flat fee

The Anthem Community charges a flat $75.00 fee for the preparation of a Refinance Statement. This are invoiced directly to the current owner’s account with the Anthem Community Council.


RESALE DISCLOSURE PACKAGE –VALID THRU DEC. 31, 2018

 

Community Enhancement Fee (Non-Residential)     Calculation:         Sliding Scale based on selling price of property

This fee is payable to the Anthem Community Council upon close of escrow, collected by the TITLE Company.

 

Resale Disclosure Fees                                                   Calculation:         $365.00 flat fee

The Anthem Community Council charges a flat $365.00 fee for the preparation of Resale Disclosure documents, including a standardized PUD Questionnaire and other related documents.   Updates to the Resale Document are $25.00 each.  Rush charges are $25.00.   These fees are collected by the TITLE Company at close of escrow.  This fee covers both the Master and Sub-Association.

 

Resale Disclosure Package – Contents

In preparing the Resale Disclosure Package on behalf of the Buyer, Seller and Title Company, the Anthem Council provides email and electronic information to the various parties which includes, but is not limited to:

  • Bylaws and Governing Documents of the Sub-Association and Master Entity
  • Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of the Sub-Association and Master Entity
  • A Schedule of Fees and Amounts Due and Collectible on the Property at time of Close of Escrow
  • A Detailed Planned Unit Development Questionnaire (PUD) Which Responds to Issues and Questions of a Transition of Ownership of a Property. The Anthem Council does NOT provide a customized response document to any Title Company or Financing Organization – We provide only our Standard PUD Questionnaire.
  • Information Referencing the Insurances Carried by the Sub-Association and Master Entity
  • A Schedule of Any Current or In-Process Legal Proceedings Against the Sub-Association or Master Entity
  • Information Containing all Other Legally-Required Information Required to be Provided by Law by the Master Entity or Sub-Association as to the Property; Financial Condition of the Community;  Ongoing Assessments;  Special Assessments;  Funding Held by the Sub-Association or Master Entity for Reserve Fund;  Contact Information
  • Current Year Operating Fund Budget for the Sub-Association and Master Entity
  • Immediately Past Year Audited Financial Statement for the Sub-Association and Master Entity
  • Most Recent Reserve Study(ies) for the Sub-Association and Master Entity
  • A link to the Anthem Community Website, OnlineAtAnthem.com, which provides all of the above information

The above information is sent as “links” to the underlying documents and is also available ONLINE at the community’s website, www.OnlineAtAnthem.com.

 

 

EXPLANATORY NOTES ON FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS – 2018

 

  • Residential Assessments are due quarterly in advance within the Anthem Community, for the Anthem Community Council (ACC) and its sub-associations: APCA (Parkside);  ACCCA (CountryClub);  and VILL (Villages at Anthem Condominiums)

 

  • Quarterly Assessments are due on January 01, April 01, July 01 and October 01 of each calendar year, paying in advance

 

  • Assessments are considered LATE if received after the 1st of the month due. Anthem currently provides a grace period through the 15th of the month due or the Friday preceding the 15th if the 15th falls on a weekend.   Late fees of $15.00 are assessed to all late payments not received by the ACC at the close of the grace period.  Additional collection costs accrue if the assessment obligations remain outstanding beyond the grace period.

 

  • The ability to pay assessments on a monthly basis is ONLY provided if the property owner signs up for the ACC’s “Direct Deposit ACH Program”. There is no authorized “create your own” monthly payment program – only the ACH program.

 

  • Assessments or any other charges outstanding beyond 30 days after due date are subject to a $30.00 collections letter fee. Assessments or any other charges outstanding beyond 60 days after due date are subject to a $45.00 collections letter fee.Assessments or any other charges outstanding beyond 75 days after due date are subject to a $50.00 collections letter fee.

Subsequent Collection Letters, if issued are subject to a $50.00 collections fee for each letter issued.

 

  • Assessments or any other charges unpaid after 90 days may be handled by a collections attorney and all incurred legal charges are added to the property’s owners account as incurred.

 

  • Payments by check, ECheck or through ACH which are rejected by the bank for insufficient funds incur a $25 “NSF” fee.

 

  • Payments should be made to the lockbox at: Anthem Community Council     PO BOX 65464   Phoenix, AZ  85082-5464

All payments should be accompanied by the payment coupon which is either mailed or emailed to owners of record.

 


HOW REALTORS AND TITLE COMPANIES CAN OBTAIN RESALE PACKAGES  – 2018

 

  • Parties interested in ordering either Refinancing Packages, PUD Questionnaires, or Resale Disclosure Packages should first visit the Anthem Website at OnlineAtAnthem.com

 

  • On the main page of the community website, select the button labeled: “Disclosure and Title Requests”

 

  • Read the instructions on the next web page that appears and fill in the electronic form to order the information desired.

 

  • Please note that the Anthem Community Council does not take orders for Resale or Refinancing packages by telephone or by email. Please use our website for all new orders for packages as well as for updates to existing packages.

 

 

SPECIFICALLY FOR RESALES WITHIN THE ANTHEM COUNTRY CLUB HOA – 2018

 

  • Under Anthem’s governing documents, property owners within the ACCCA (Anthem Country Club Community Association) are obligated to also be Social Members of the Anthem Golf and Country Club (AGCC), a third-party, privately owned company that owns and manages the Golf Courses and Amenities which are physically located within the property of the ACCCA HOA. When a property transitions, Title Companies and Realtors should also contact the AGCC for a Resale Document which will identify any charges owed by the Seller, as well as Transfer Fees and Prepaid Dues which are a buyer’s obligation.

 

 

ANTHEM “ACH” DIRECT DEBIT PROGRAM FOR PAYING ASSESSMENTS MONTHLY

 

  • The Anthem Community Council offers to property owners the ability to pay their assessments on a monthly basis through its “ACH” Direct Debit Program. This is the ONLY authorized means of paying assessments monthly.

 

  • To obtain an application for ACH Direct Debit, please do the following: (a)  Visit the community website at OnlineAtAnthem.com ; (b) Click on the button on the home page titled “Pay & View Assessments” ;  (c) download and print out the ACH Application form;  (d) fill out and sign the ACH Application form and send it, and a voided check, to us at AR@AnthemCouncil.com

 

  • Owners remain in the ACH until either (a) they elect to discontinue their participation by sending a termination email to AR@AnthemCouncil.com  or (b) when an ACH is withdrawn from the owner’s account, the withdrawal fails as a result of insufficient funds in the account.     In participation in the ACH program is terminated by either (a) or (b), an owner, once they have brought their account balance current, can then reapply to Anthem to re-join the ACH program.

 

ANTHEM “OPT-IN” FOR RECEIVING QUARTERLY STATEMENTS VIA EMAIL

 

  • The Anthem Community Council offers to property owners the option to receive their quarterly assessment and balances due statements by either regular US Mail or by email. The ACC strongly encourages receiving documents via email as it removes any potential delivery issues, for which the ACC is NOT RESPONSIBLE for.  To participate in the email program, please send an email to Accounting@AnthemCouncil.com and indicate you wish to “OPT-IN” for email delivery.   Provide your name, your property address, your telephone number and up to 3 email addresses where the documents can be emailed to.

 

  • Quarterly Assessments are due on January 01, April 01, July 01 and October 01 of each calendar year, paying in advance

 

  • Emailed statements are usually delivered to property owners approximately 45 days prior to due date. Statements mailed via US Postal Service are usually delivered to property owners approximately 30 days prior to the due date.

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Phoenix/Anthem Home Price Stats October 2017

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Phoenix Home Price Stats October 2017

3rd Quarter MLS Sales Up Only 2% Over 2016

High End MLS Sales Over $600K Up 27%

For Buyers: The median home size sold through the MLS this year is 1,774 square feet. Interestingly, this measure has not fluctuated more than a couple square feet up or down since 2015. Considering the increasing cost per square foot, the fact that the median sized home sold has not fluctuated much means that buyers are willing to pay more for the right sized home if they have the choice. For buyers with less flexibility on price, the cost of waiting comes in the form of sacrificing extra closet space, work space, or even a bedroom. Last year, the median home size for buyers in the $150K-$175K price range was 1,470sf. This year it’s only 1,380sf, a difference of 90 square feet.

For Sellers: The first half of 2017 was more exciting than the second half is turning out to be so far for MLS sales. 1st Quarter 2017 MLS sales outperformed 2016 by 14% and 2nd Quarter sales were up 7%, so a 2% growth rate for the 3rd Quarter puts a damper on our excitement. Low supply in the lower price ranges is mostly to blame as it’s difficult to have record sales growth if there are fewer people willing to sell their home. There are more people willing to put their home on the market in the higher price ranges however. New listings over $600K were up nearly 10% in the 3rd Quarter and sales were up an impressive 27%.

If you’re interested in purchasing or selling a home you can start by Contacting Us directly or start searching by clicking the links below:

 Anthem, Desert Hills, New River, Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale or Surprise.

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February 2017 Local Events – Fun Things to do

February 2017 Local Events – Fun Things to do

Find things to do in Phoenix in February, includes events in Anthem, Phoenix, Desert Hills, New River, Cave Creek, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Glendale.

Fitness in the District

Certified instructors will lead onehour classes to DJ beats, while fitness motivators work the group and assist attendees with moves. Free, bring your own mat. All ages. Refreshments and giveaways (while supplies last). WaterDance Plaza at Westgate.

Every Tuesday in February

www.westgateaz.com/fitness

Peach Blossom Celebration

Self-guided walking tour, train ride through the orchards and the guided Blossom Hay Ride where you go behind the scenes of orchards. Petting barn, play yard. Food and fresh baked goods available for purchase. Schnepf Farms, Queen Creek.

Every Thursday through Sunday, February 2 – 26

schnepffarms.com

Music in the Garden 

Friday evenings at the Desert Botanical Garden. Tickets must be purchased. Ticket price includes admission to the garden. 21+ only. See a video about visiting Desert Botanical Garden.

February 3, 10, 17, 24

dbg.org

Great Canadian Picnic 

Local Canadian residents and winter visitors celebrate Canadian culture with live music, games, and door prizes.

February 4

www.canadianpicnic.com

Arizona Beer Week

Tastings, beer-pairing dinners, beer seminars, home brewer confabs, pub crawls, and other activities paying homage to this popular beverage.

February 9 – 18

arizonabeerweek.com

Phoenix Chinese Week Celebration

Live entertainment, cultural performances, history and art displays, children’s pavilion, food vendors. Free

admission.

February 10 – 12

www.phoenixchineseweek.org

Carefree Artisan Gifts and Chocolate Festival

100 exhibitors and vendors of fine art, chocolate, and handmade confections. Live music and dance performances.

February 10-12

www.carefreeazfestivals.com

Experience Canada

Honoring Canadian culture and music as MIM celebrates Arizona’s Canada Week. Musical performances, cultural talks, a Canadian-inspired café menu, and activities for all ages.

February 11, 12

mim.org

Street Eats Food Truck Festival

Food, trucks, food trucks, food trucks. Sample and full-size portions of food from kitchens on wheels.

February 11, 12

www.streeteatsaz.com

Arizona Renaissance Festival

Apache Junction. Each year you can enjoy music, theater, comedy, food and drink, crafts, games and knights jousting.

February 11 – April 2

arizona.renfestinfo.com

Arabian Horse Show

WestWorld of Scottsdale hosts the most prestigious Arabian Horse Show in the U.S.

February 16 – 26

www.scottsdaleshow.com

Lost Dutchman Days

Enjoy rodeos, carnival, dance, entertainment, parade, arts, crafts and gold panning in Apache Junction.

February 24 – 26

lostdutchmandays.org

Junior League of Phoenix Rummage Sale

Offers new, almost-new and gently-used treasures for low prices. Admission in the afternoon is free. Arizona Exposition &

State Fair Exhibit Building

February 25

www.jlp.org

Matsuri Festival

Lectures, dance, culture, food and art of Japan are celebrated at this festival at Phoenix Heritage and Science Park. Free

admission.

February 25, 26

www.azmatsuri.org

If you’re interested in purchasing or selling a home you can start by Contacting Us directly or start searching for your new home here –  Anthem, Desert Hills, New River, Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale or Surprise.

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January 2017 – Phoenix Real Estate Market Statistics

January 2017 – Phoenix Real Estate Market Statistics

2016 Sales up 7% over 2015

2016 Median Sales Price 7.7% Higher than 2015

Welcome to 2017!

The headlines these days are full of projections and reflections for the Phoenix Metropolitan Area resident real estate market.  All together the Anthem, Desert Hills, Scottsdale and Phoenix real estate markets had a great year!

To complement our monthly measures here are some year-end numbers to reflect on.

2016 MLS Sales – Up 7.0% overall compared to 2015

  • 72.9% of sales were under $300,000 (# of sales up 3.4%)

  • 19.6% of sales were between $300,000 and $500,000 (# of sales up 20.2%)

  •  6.1% of sales were between $500,000 and $1,000,000 (# of sales up 15.4%)

  • 1.4% of sales were over $1,000,000 (# of sales up 8.1%)

2016 New Listings – up 4.6% overall compared to 2015

  • 65.8% of new listings were under $300,000 (# of new listings up 0.8%)

  • 22.0% of new listings were between $300,000 and $500,000 (# of new listings up 13.5%)

  • 9.2% of new listings were between $500,000 and $1,000,000 (# of new listings up 13.6%)

  • 3.0% of new listings were over $1,000,000 (# of new listings up 5.7%)

2016 Appreciation based on Annual Sales Price per Square Foot – up 5.4% from 2015

  • Under $300,000 – up 7.6%

  • $300,000 – $500,000 – up 2.0%

  • $500,000 – $1,000,000 – Less than 1% change

  • Over $1,000,000 – Less than 1% change

It’s been a good news/bad news year for sellers over $500,000.  The good news is that more buyers purchased in the higher price ranges in 2016 than in 2015.  The bad news is the neighbors also noticed increased demand and listed their homes too, increasing the number of new listings on the market simultaneously.  This increased supply, combined with builders getting in on the action over $250,000, created a more competitive and balanced market and put price increases in check.

It’s been good news/bad news for buyers under $300,000.  The good news is their homes have appreciated nicely over the past year.  The bad news, finding move-in ready homes and winning the bid was more stressful and competitive than many expected.  Especially for single family homes under $200,000.  (Yes, they do exist.)

Looking forward in the short term, the market can expect more buyers emerging with improved credit scores as we move farther away in time from the foreclosure and short sale crisis.  Recent announcements regarding FHA loan limit increases and lower mortgage insurance premium fees signify a loosening up in lending that will contribute to more demand for listings under $300,000. Higher interest rates will cause some buyers to purchase smaller homes than they anticipated, putting even more pressure on the market under $300,000; which is already short of supply for existing demand.  With nearly 73% of all sales in this price point, it’s reasonable to expect appreciation to continue to be positive for the Phoenix Metropolitan, Anthem, Desert Hills, Scottsdale and Phoenix real estate marketsoverall.

If you’re interested in purchasing or selling a home you can start by Contacting Us directly or start searching for your new home here –  Anthem, Desert Hills, New River, Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale or Surprise.

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December 2016 – Phoenix Real Estate Market Statistics

December 2016 – Phoenix Real Estate Market Statistics

Listings Under Contract Up 2.6%

Monthly Closed Sales Up 19%

For Buyers:

There’s both good and bad news for first-time home buyers this month.  The good news is that there’s been a 22% increase in single family active listings asking between $175,000-$200,000 over the last 10 weeks, going from 1,065 to 1,295.  Current inventory is 10% higher than where it was in week 49 of last year, adding some much needed choice to a high demand price range.  The added supply is not universal across the valley; increases have been marked specifically in Buckeye, Surprise, Sun City, Peoria and Mesa.

The bad news for home buyers is that supply overall is down 3.7% while the level of competing buyers is remaining seasonally consistent.  The Southeast Valley specifically has not seen the typical increase in supply that happens this time of year.  This indicates that the area will kick off 2017 with low supply just before the expected increase in buyer activity come February.  In this case, the cost of waiting to purchase will be a lack of choice and possibly having to compromise on the condition or location of the property they choose to buy.

For Sellers:

Bad news for buyers usually translates into good news for sellers, especially after positive news reports of Realtor.com ranking Phoenix as the #1 projected real estate market in the country for 2017.  However, it’s still not a market to be overpriced regardless of the strong demand for homes.  Some price ranges have more competing listings than others, especially in areas such as North Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert and Peoria where there is competition from new home subdivisions.  Permits for single family homes have been on the rise to accommodate the demand.  This provides more choice for buyers in those areas, balances out the market and keeps annual appreciation in check.  The areas projected to have the highest appreciation rates are those where there is a high level of fix and flip activity along with a more affordable price range under $175,000.

This is the data taken from the entire Metro Phoenix Area. Provided by David Patterson, Designated Broker at Quatnum of Arizona, REALTORS 623-476-5005

 

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Patterson Group Hosts 4th Annual Food Drive

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Patterson Real Estate Group 4th Annual Food Drive 2016

Spending time with family and friends is what makes the holidays so enjoyable. With the Holiday Season quickly approaching we need your help to make other families holiday as enjoyable as ours.  Today marks the first day of Our 4th Annual Holiday Food Drive and ends November 30, 2016.

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Here’s how to help with Food Drive

Bring your bags or boxes of food to the PRG real estate office. They are located behind Wells Fargo at 34406 N 27th Drive, #140 in Tramonto between the hours of 9am and 5pm M-F.

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On Sunday November 20th, 2016 they will pick up form your home.  Fill up a box or bags with your food donations and leave on front porch. Free pickup! Front door service!! They will make pickups between 9am to 5pm on that Sunday.

***** To get your name on the pick-up list simply fill out the quick form and they will take care of the rest.

Please consider these most needed no-perishable food items:

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Canned goods such as lunch Soups, Chunky Soups, Beans, Stew, Chili, Tuna, Chicken, Spam, Salmon, Tomatoes, Sauces. Dried goods such as Pasta, Rice, Beans and Potato Sides, and other items such as Jelly, Sugar, Flour, Tea and Coffee.

Other needed items such as Diapers – size 4, 5 and 6, wet wipes, shampoo, detergents, toothbrushes and toothpastes, lotions.

The food drive benefits the Foothills Food Bank of Cave Creek to bring hope, relief and food to our neighbors in need. They need our help more than ever to meet more of the growing needs in our community.

Your support allows Foothills Food Bank to continue providing needed services to families in Anthem, Black Canyon City, Carefree, Cave Creek, Desert Hills, New River, North Scottsdale, North Phoenix and Rio Verde that are trying to overcome financial challenges. Foothills Food Bank regularly helps over 345 families monthly, and they need our support as the number of need grows.

Thank you for all your support!!!!

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Battle of the Burbs 2016

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It is back – Battle of the Burbs 2016

The MIX 96.9 Battle of the Burbs 2016 is in full swing and Anthem needs your vote!

Last year Anthem ended in the runner-up status as many residents showed their support and showered the community with pride.

We need to take it home this year!

Anthem Battle of the Burbs Needs You

Round 2 voting is currently active and Anthem has made it to the Top 16 Burbs!  But we need to keep voting.  It looks like Anthem has a solid lead over Laveen at this time, but there are still 2 voting days left.  Lets end Round 2 strong!!

vote_1563949bPlace your votes by visiting this link

http://mix969.iheart.com/pages/battle-of-the-burbs/2016/

Your vote will help secure Anthem in the next round and battle for one of the Great 8 positions!!

The Next Rounds of voting

Round 2 (Top 16) Voting: March 18 (10am) – 23 (8am)

Round 3 (Top 8) Voting: March 23 (10am) – 28 (8am)

Round 4 (Top 4) Voting: March 28 (10am) – April 1st (8am)

Final Round Voting: April 1st (10am) – April 5th (11:59pm)

Winner will be announced on April 6th at 7:05am

 

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Powerball to hit the 1.5 Billion Dollars on Wednesday 1-13-2016!

Powerball to hit the 1.5 Billion Dollars on Wednesday 1-13-2016!

0112201651296_1280x720The Powerball frenzy is in full swing, most everyone in America is trying to get their piece of the American dream.  With the Jackpot projected to exceed 1.5 Billion, yes billion with a B, it is going to break all worldwide records for a lottery.

So the big question to me is….winning that much money what do you do with it.  Get all the cash upfront in the lump sum or take the 29-year payout?  I have always had the mindset that I would take the lump sum, pay the huge tax bill and be done.  I mean after all, 29 years in a longtime.  Being 50 one might say I will run out of time before the payments are complete.

Well known billionaire and “Shark Tank” super star Mark Cuban recounted the day he became a billionaire on an episode of James Altucher’s podcast.  He stated “The million was fun because it was a drinking million, right. It was, “On my god, I’m going to love this, my life has changed, but I got to keep on working because I haven’t hit my goals yet, and there’s so much more I want to do.”

The billion was, “I can’t $%^&* believe it.” Literally, I was sitting in front of a computer, naked, hitting the refresh because we were close, waiting until my net worth hit that billion when the stock price got to a certain point, and then I kinda screamed and jumped around and then got dressed.”

The billionaire and “Shark Tank” star gave this advice on The Dallas Morning News:

  1. Hire a tax attorney first.
  2. Don’t take the lump sum. You don’t want to blow it all in one spot.
  3. If you weren’t happy yesterday, you won’t be happy tomorrow. It’s money. It’s not happiness.
  4. If you were happy yesterday, you are going to be a lot happier tomorrow. It’s money. Life gets easier when you don’t have to worry about the bills.
  5. Tell all your friends and relatives no. They will ask. Tell them no. If you are close to them, you already know who needs help and what they need. Feel free to help SOME, but talk to your accountant before you do anything and remember this, no one needs 1m dollars for anything. No one needs 100k for anything. Anyone who asks is not your friend.
  6. You don’t become a smart investor when you win the lottery. Don’t make investments. You can put it in the bank and live comfortably. Forever. You will sleep a lot better knowing you won’t lose money.

Sounds like solid advice, but I think I will still take the lump sum when I win!

What would you do?

 

Photo: Getty, via Business Insider

The exchange, posted Altucher’s Tumblr, begins at 42:45

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New Trash Collection Schedule in 2016 for Anthem Arizona

New Trash Collection Schedule in 2016

Republic Waste and Recycling Service announced new trash collection dates in 2016 in Anthem, Arizona.

The new service time and days start on January 4, 2016.  Both the trash and recycling collections will take place on the same day.

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As a reminder please be sure to:

  • Place bins on the street.
  • Do not place bins on the sidewalk or driveway.
  • Use caution when driving and parking on streets during collection days. the trash can could prevent you from seeing objects and more importantly people!
  • Sightlines and visibility might be impacted.
New Trash Collection Schedule in 2016 for Anthem Arizona

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Christmas Tree Disposal

Did you enjoy a real Christmas Tree this year and need a place to dispose of it?  Well Republic Services has you covered.  They are offering Christmas tree disposal. On January 2nd and January 9th at the lower lot of Community Park from 9am to Noon you can drop your tree off free of change.  Republic Services will remove the tree from your vehicle. Please be sure to remove all the lights and decorations prior to heading to the drop off.

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