Anthem Charity Classic Give, Golf, Dine

Anthem Charity Classic

The Anthem Charity Classic kicks off on March 11th at the Anthem Country Club as part of the 2018 Charity Classic Month. For the entire month of March the Anthem Country Club and Golf course will be open to the public!

The purpose of the event is to raise money for the charities Augie’s Quest, Clubcorp Employee Partner’s Care Foundation, and the Foothills Foodbank.

The Events

This month long event includes a Golf Tournament, Bocce Ball Tournament, Pickle-ball Tournament, Men’s Doubles Tennis Tournament, Mixed Double’s Tennis Tournament, a Dinner Dance and Silent Action, and a ST. Patrick’s Day walk.

Golf Tournament: March 11 | $125 donation per player

Dinner Dance & Auction : March 16 | $100 donation per person

Bocce Ball : March 12-18 | $10 donation per player| 10 teams or 10 people

St. Patrick’s Day Fun Run: March 17th | $10 donation per participant | 6 prizes

Pickleball Tournament: March 24-25 | $35 donation per player

Men’s Doubles Tennis Tournament: March 16-18 | $35 donation per player

Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament: March 24-25 | $35 donation per player

If any of these events interest you click Here to Sign-Up.

For a Good Cause

To participate in the events you will need to make the appropriate tax deductible donations which will be split equally between the three foundations below.

Augie’s Quest is an aggressive fundraising effort focused on finding treatments and cures for ALS by supporting the work of the ALS Therapy Development Institute.
ClubCorp Employee Partners Care Foundation (E.P.C.F.), a 501(c)3 fund established to help to help Employee Partners of ClubCorp’s family of Clubs in need of financial assistance in times of crisis.
The Foothills Food Bank, a 501(c)3 food bank and resource center that provides food for those in need, financial assistance to individuals and families in the foothills area and referral information for any number of programs and helpful organizations.

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.

HOA Who, What, Where, Why?

If you live in Phoenix you probably know that HOA stands for Home Owner’s Association, but what is a Home Owner’s Association? What does it mean to live in a community with an HOA? And why might you want to live in one?

First thing’s first, a clear cut definition: the HOA has power and authority to impose the rules set forth by the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), and the CC&Rs define the scope at which the HOA can act within the regulation of the Federal law and the individual State Laws.

In short the Home Owner’s Associations act as an a governing body that oversees the enforcement of the CC&Rs.

The Who: Board of Directors

The board of directors are members of the community that are either appointed or elected by the others in the community. You can think of them as being similar to the Board of Directors for a company, or like a mini-government underneath acting below the local government. They are typically made up of a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and the Board Members.

The President and Vice President both serve leadership roles and have an in depth knowledge of the CC&Rs. They are in charge of running the HOA meetings, appointing committees to address issues brought forth by the community, and deciding when other members of the HOA are allowed to speak to the meeting.

The Treasurer oversees the financials, securities, and funds available to the associations. Typically they will be in charge of billing, collections, how to spend the money, and are tasked with the job of creating the annual budget for the community. At meetings they will give an updated report of where the community’s finances are and their projections for the rest of the year.

The Secretary is the person that members look to when they need to fact check what happened at the last meeting. They are in charge of taking the notes for the meetings, securely storing the notes, and having the notes available to members should they need them.

The What: Home Owners Association

A HOA is an organization that enforces the CC&Rs, collects dues, and creates a budget for the community. The structure of the organization is laid out in the articles of incorporation and the bylaws created by the organization. The Home Owner’s Association is usually comprised of the members of the community, but in some planned development communities the builder will have control over the association until a certain number of lots are sold.

Association Dues

If you are thinking about buying a home located in a HOA you will have to take into consideration that you will be paying HOA dues along with your regular mortgage payment. The HOA membership dues are used by the association for maintenance and improvements to the common areas. Common areas are typically anything that is not part of a HOA home owner’s house, but still a part of the community. This can include: recreation centers, pool areas, parks, parking management like parking lot striping, and walkways within the community.

Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions

These are the rules that govern the community and put limitations on what the home owners in the community can do with their property. Just like in grade school when the teacher had written on the board that there was “No chewing gum allowed in her classroom” the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) can do the same for home owners. But instead of no gum chewing it can be “No business vehicles can be parked on the street” or “Your rocks can only be this color of brown” or “No wooden fences”. However, if you violate these rules you won’t be sent to detention and instead you might find yourself facing fines or a lawsuit depending the severity.

Checks and Balances

Although there is no regulatory body that oversees HOAs there are multiple federal and state statues that affect them. I’ll break down how these two levels of government see the HOA.

The federal laws concerning HOAs are focused on their organization and their financials. That means they need to be organized for the purpose of managing the property and that the money collected is going towards that goal.

There are many state laws affecting HOAs in arizona. The main one that regulates them is the Planned Communities statues of 1994 which address the formation and operation of master planned community HOAs. “these statutes address assessment increases, penalties, open meetings, disclosure of association records, resale disclosure, penalty and assessment liens, foreclosures, flag and political sign display, vehicle parking, solar energy restrictions, rental property requirements, architectural and design review committees and certain affairs of the boards of directors.” (Arizona State Senate Issue Brief)

The Why: Property Values

The main reason to own a home located in a HOA is protecting your property’s value. All of the rules, restrictions, and enforcement can sound overbearing for a community that want you live in, but as a home owner these rules can help maintain your home’s value. They can ensure that the neighborhood that you fell in love with will stay the same or improve!

That is where the association dues come into play as they are used to improve the community. This can be either through the maintenance of the common areas or improvements to the common areas. A good example of the common area maintenance is landscaping of parks and walkways. Say your community wanted to add a new jungle gym for the kids at the community park with the HOA you can make it happen. New water slide at the community pool? HOA can make that happen. Cut down that overgrown tree that’s hanging on your favorite walking path? HOA can make them go away by hiring a tree removal expert.

But what if that tree was hanging into your yard from your neighbors yard? Or what if your neighbors were storing their 40 foot motor home on the street in front of your home and you were worried you’d never see your front door again? The HOA can enforce the rules set forth in the CC&Rs so that you won’t have that tree hanging in your yard and you’ll see your front door again. Being in an HOA can give you the peace of mind that even if you get new neighbors the homes around you will still abide by the same rules. And this security can also be a benefit when trying to sell your home further down the line.

In Conclusion

HOAs are organizations created and developed from the CC&Rs that were made when the planned community was founded. This association is run by a board of directors comprised of members of the community. When you purchase a home in an HOA you are subject to the CC&Rs that apply to the property. Being in a HOA means that you have to pay HOA dues to the association. A HOA provides a number of benefits to the home owner such as common area maintenance, community improvements, and making sure the CC&Rs are followed.

What Impact Will The New Tax Code Have on Home Values?

Every month, CoreLogic releases its Home Price Insights Report. In that report, they forecast where they believe residential real estate prices will be in twelve months.

Below is a map, broken down by state, reflecting how home values are forecasted to change by the end of 2018 using data from the most recent report.

As we can see, CoreLogic projects an increase in home values in 49 of 50 states, and Washington, DC (there was insufficient data for HI). Nationwide, they see home prices increasing by 4.2%.

How might the new tax code impact these numbers?

Recently, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) conducted their own analysis to determine the impact the new tax code may have on home values. NAR’s analysis:

“…estimated how home prices will change in the upcoming year for each state, considering the impact of the new tax law and the momentum of jobs and housing inventory.”

Here is a map based on NAR’s analysis:

According to NAR, the new tax code will have an impact on home values across the country. However, the effect will be much less significant than what some originally thought.

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.

Things to Do February 2018

Buckeye Air Fair

Celebrating more than 50 years of aviation with a vintage aircraft museum on the field, vendors, exhibits, and a science and technology expo. Free admission.

February 3

buckeyeairfair.com

Arizona Beer Week

A celebration of all things craft beer. Tastings, beer-pairing dinners, beer seminars, home brewer confabs and pub crawls.

February 8 – 17

arizonabeerweek.com

Arizona Renaissance Festival

A medieval amusement park, a 13-stage theater, a 30-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast — all rolled into one non-stop, day-long family adventure. You never know what you will find on or off the stage!

February 10 – April 1

arizona.renfestinfo.com

Big. Little. Paint. Date. – Valentines Event

Celebrate the Holiday of Love and bring your favorite little someone for a special day at The Farm. Step-by-step through a fun Big-Little Painting class. Perfect for all ages!

February 11

thefarmatsouthmountain.com

Arabian Horse Show

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

February 15 – 25

scottsdaleshow.com

Glendale Chocolate Affaire

This festival of chocolate in downtown Glendale includes gourmet cuisine and beverages, horse-drawn carriage rides, national entertainment, and tours of Cerreta Candy Company. Free admission.

February 9 – 11

glendaleaz.com/events

Parada del Sol Parade & Trail’s End Festival

The annual parade & community celebration provides an opportunity to showcase Scottsdales history, school groups, bands, live musical entertainment, and great shopping.

February 10

scottsdaleparade.com

Street Eats Food Truck Festival

Food, trucks, food trucks, and more food trucks. Sample and full-size portions of food from kitchens on wheels. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Scottsdale.

February 10, 11

streeteatsaz.com

Winter Tractor & Engine Show

Antique engine displays, tractor pulls, tractor plowing demonstration, parade, children’s events, food vendors, crafters. Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area, Glendale.

February 10, 11

glendaleaz.com/srpha/

Phoenix Chinese Week Celebration

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

Margaret T. Hance Park.

February 16 – 18

phoenixchineseweek.org

Body Art Expo

A tattoo show at the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix brings together more than 100 tattoo artists and piercers for exhibitions, shopping, and contests.

February 16 – 18

bodyartexpo.com

D-backs Fan Fest

The Arizona Diamondbacks fan appreciation day at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix is a free event, with clinics, autograph and photo opportunities, ballpark tours,
and giveaways.

February 17

m.mlb.com/dbacks/tickets/info/fanfest

Arizona Cocktail Week

Opportunities for cocktail enthusiasts, aspiring mixologists, and industry veterans to mingle and learn from

celebrated mixers while sampling the best of Arizona’s beverage industry. Tastings, competitions, and seminars.

February 17 – 19

arizonacocktailweek.com

La Gran Fiesta: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Culture

A community event with live music, activities for children and families, a mercado with handmade gifts, and Latin-inspired food.Scottsdale Civic Center Park.

February 18

scottsdalearts.org

Winter Range

Displays, vendors, exhibitions. Cowboy Action Shooting Experience. Ben Avery Shooting Facility. Free admission for spectators; charge for parking.

February 19 – 25

winterrange.com

Cactus League Spring Training

This season features 15 major league teams and more than 200 games.

February 23 – March 27

CactusLeague.com

Lost Dutchman Days

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

February 23 – 25

lostdutchmandays.org

Canal Convergence

A full week of public art, music,
and performances on the
Scottsdale Waterfront.

February 23 – March 3

scottsdalepublicart.org/events

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.

If You’re Considering Selling, ACT NOW!!

Definitely an aggressive headline. However, as the final data on the 2017 housing market rolls in, we can definitely say one thing: If you are considering selling, IT IS TIME TO LIST YOUR HOME!

How did we finish 2017?

New-home sales were at their highest level in a decade.
Sales of previously owned homes were at their highest level in more than a decade.
Starts of single-family homes were their strongest in a decade and applications to build such properties advanced to the fastest pace since August 2007.

And Bloomberg Business just reported:

“America’s housing market is gearing up for a robust year ahead. Builders are more optimistic, demand is strong and lean inventory is keeping prices elevated.”

And the National Association of Realtors revealed that buyer traffic is stronger this winter than it was during the spring buying season last year.

The only challenge to the market is a severe lack of inventory. A balanced market would have a full six-month supply of homes for sale. Currently, there is less than a four-month supply of inventory. This represents a decrease in supply of 9.7% from the same time last year.

With demand increasing and supply dropping, this may be the perfect time to get the best price for your home. Let’s get together to see whether that is the case in your neighborhood.

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

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

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 1^st of the month due. Anthem currently provides a grace period through the 15^th of the month due or the Friday preceding the 15^th if the 15^th 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.

Phoenix/Anthem Home Price Stats October 2017

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.

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.

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.