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2011 Market Report

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:15:23 -0800

As the end of 2011 approaches, I decided to do my year end blog a couple of days early. The following table shows the year to date sales of real estate by agents during 2010, followed by 2011 figures. I can't say it was an exciting year, but we did sell afew mor homes, 105 to be exact. Some things also remain relatively constant, the percentage of list to sales price for example. As it was last year, the biggest factor this year for both selling price and days on the market is single family homes are much more desireable to today's buyer. In past years condos and houses sold at roughly equal numbers, and just a few dollars difference in price per square foot. Days on the market also verify this preference.


2010
Dwelling Type	Listings Sold	Average Sold Price	Sold % of List Price	Sold $ Per Square Foot	Days on the Market
All	1236	$139,679.00	94.00%	$81.12	129
Single Family	725	$127,901.00	94.00%	$75.90	115
Condos	501	$80,587.00	93.00%	$64.78	154

2011
Dwelling Type	Listings Sold	Average Sold Price	Sold % of List Price	Sold $ Per Square Foot	Days on the Market
All	1341	$95,148.00	94.00%	$59.01	129
Single Family	761	$108,364.00	95.00%	$67.55	115
Condos	580	$68,938.00	93.00%	$47.84	147

	Listings	Average List Price		$ Per Square Foot	Days on the Market
Current Active	690	$108,566.00		$73.33	179

Jim Little, Your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR®A Real Estate Agent who lives here and works here. Representing Home and Condo Buyers and Sellers in Sun City and Sun City West Arizona since 1998. To Buy or to sell Real Estate in and around Sun City AZ, Pleas contact me. Visit my website, Search the MLS with NO CHARGE AND NO REGISTRATION, Click Here. Search the MLS like a Real Estate Agent at my ListingBook service. For your free subscription, Click Here.

Just A Reminder.

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:35:28 -0700

If Fridays are for fun, I'll just add a few random thoughts here. Just a reminder to my friends and readers, if you live in a state that changes time, it is THIS weekend that you must set your clocks BACK. Words of Wisdom to live by in these troubled times. You can lead a man to Congress, but you can't make him THINK. Isn't it nice to have the best Congress money can buy? Frankly, I want my country back. We cannot have a democracy when we have an oligarchy.Jim Little, Your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR®A Real Estate Agent who lives here and works here. Representing Home and Condo Buyers and Sellers in Sun City and Sun City West Arizona since 1998. To Buy or to sell Real Estate in and around Sun City AZ, Pleas contact me. Visit my website, Search the MLS with NO CHARGE AND NO REGISTRATION, Click Here. Search the MLS like a Real Estate Agent at my ListingBook service. For your free subscription, Click Here.

It's a Major Problem

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:09:26 -0700

Jobs and joblessness are a major problem for our industry. If our young don't have jobs, we can't sell them starter housing. If the owner of starter housing can't sell it, we can't sell them upgraded housing. If the owner of upgraded housing can't sell it we can't sell them retirement housing. What is my point? ABC News has had a campaign for several months making people aware of how many things are imported, ofte from predatory trading partners, and emphasizing how many new jobs could be created if we turned this around. I remember when products proudly carried a "Made in the U.S.A." label, prominently displayed. How nice it would be if manufacturers did that again. Please consider joining this movement. More information is available at ABCnews.go.com. Jim Little, Your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR®A Real Estate Agent who lives here and works here. Representing Home and Condo Buyers and Sellers in Sun City and Sun City West Arizona since 1998. To Buy or to sell Real Estate in and around Sun City AZ, Pleas contact me. Visit my website, Search the MLS with NO CHARGE AND NO REGISTRATION, Click Here. Search the MLS like a Real Estate Agent at my ListingBook service. For your free subscription, Click Here.

I MISS HALLOWEEN!

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:16:35 -0700

I love living in Sun City AZ, but we don't get the kids trick or treating here. I miss being young, deciding on my costume and going throught the neighborhood getting treats, also miss the elementary school Halloween carnival. I miss getting the kids ready to go, and staying home giving out the treats. I miss my favorite town, Sierra Madre Ca. at Halloween. There was one street, Allegria that went totally crazy. All the houses decorated with graveyards, flying ghosts, pumpkins the size of a house. One house had over 150 carved pumpkings. It was a weeks work for the entire family. I do get some Halloween candy at the office though.Jim Little, Your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR®A Real Estate Agent who lives here and works here. Representing Home and Condo Buyers and Sellers in Sun City and Sun City West Arizona since 1998. To Buy or to sell Real Estate in and around Sun City AZ, Pleas contact me. Visit my website, Search the MLS with NO CHARGE AND NO REGISTRATION, Click Here. Search the MLS like a Real Estate Agent at my ListingBook service. For your free subscription, Click Here.

HARP, not a musical instrument!

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:18:05 -0700

HARP, just a cute acronym for Home Affordable Refinance Program. This plan is to allow people to refinance older loans at today's lower interest rates, thereby reducing the required monthly payment. The President thinks the average borrower will save as much as $2000 on interest and will spend that money. Hence, this is an attempt to help the homeowner and act as a stimulus also. HARP extends the old acccess to refinancing of the President's last attempt to help through 2013. Sounds like a win/win doesn't it? Now let's look at some details. You must have been current for 6 months. You can only have missed 1 payment in the last year. No appraisal required. Unlimited loan to value ratio. This is to allow those who are seriously underwater access to refinance. Your loan must be owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. (in other words conventional only, FHA and VA borrowers need not apply.) This is for loans originated before June 2009. So, what's the catch? (Yes there are some) The plan is governmental, but the banks are allowed to create OVERLAY requirements. One such requirement you can expect is lenders will set a loan to value ratio, in spite of the intent of the rule. We don't know what the overlay requirements will be until sometime in November. It appears that if a person had a "Liars Loan" before, they will re able to refinance under the same conditions. In other words, no verifyable income or assets. It appears, like I wrote in 2009 Here, probably not a lot of help for most people.Jim Little, Your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR®A Real Estate Agent who lives here and works here. Representing Home and Condo Buyers and Sellers in Sun City and Sun City West Arizona since 1998. To Buy or to sell Real Estate in and around Sun City AZ, Pleas contact me. Visit my website, Search the MLS with NO CHARGE AND NO REGISTRATION, Click Here. Search the MLS like a Real Estate Agent at my ListingBook service. For your free subscription, Click Here.

JUST LISTED! 18026 N. DESERT GLEN SUN CITY WEST

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:42:32 -0700

OPEN 9/27/2011 9:30 TO 12NOON OPEN 10/1/2011 10:00 TO 2:00PM. It is a great condo, central to all of the Sun City West amenities. Perfect for year-round or seasonal visitor, or for an investor looking for a rentable condo. Offered furnished for only $79,900. Owners state that they have rented this home as a seasonal rental for up to $2000 per month during the popular winter months.

18026 N DESERT GLEN Drive
Sun City West, AZ 85375
Gemini/Twin Home, Ranch - Sun City West, AZ

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Price	:	$79,900
Bedrooms	:	2
Bathrooms	:	2
Square Foot	:	1,612
Community	:	Sun City Wes
County	:	Maricopa
Property Type	:	Detached
Year Built	:	1979
MLS Number	:	4650331

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This is a beautiful duplex in the heart of Del Webb's Sun City West. Near all amenities, it is a perfect home for a year-round resident, seasonal visitor or investor as it is a rentable unit. This home features patterned Berber carpet in the living room and laminated flooring in the kitchen. It is furnished with comfortable contemporary furnishings.

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2 Bedrooms	2 BATHS	SUN CITY WEST
SUN CITY	NEAR GLENDALE AZ	NEAR PEORIA AZ
NEAR SURPRISE AZ	NEAR RECREATION	NEAR GOLF
CENTRAL LOCATION	EAT-IN KITCHEN	CLOSE TO SHOPPING
NEAR PEORIA STADIUM	SURPRISE STADIUM	ADULT NEIGHBORHOOD
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY	REALTY	DEL WEBB HOSPITAL
55+ PLUS COMMUNITY

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A GREAT WEEK!

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:57:05 -0700

I just had a sale fall out of escrow! This listing was in Surprise AZ. What a great thing. My seller immediately got an offer for $20,000 more!!!! Also this week, I listed two nice homes for sale here in Sun City Az. One is a Gemini or Duplex, You can see it below. The other is a nice 2bedroom 1 bath condo. When I get the pictures and virtual tour loaded I will add it. Not a bad week in Sunny AZ is it?

10122 W. Highwood Ln
Sun City, AZ 85373
Sun City Duplex for Sale

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Price	:	$120,000
Bedrooms	:	2
Bathrooms	:	2
Square Foot	:	1,658
Community	:	Sun City
County	:	Maricopa
Property Type	:	Attached
Year Built	:	1974
MLS Number	:	46301194

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BEAUTIFUL DUPLEX, CONVENIENT TO SHOPPING, CAFES GOLF COURSES, RECREATION CENTERS, POOLS, BANKING AND MEDICAL CENTERS. ONLY A SHORT DRIVE TO CACTUS LEAGUE SPRING TRAINING FIELDS. A PERFECT HOME FOR THE YEAR-ROUND RESIDENT OR THE WINTER VISITOR.THIS IS A TRADITIONAL LISTING NOT A SHORT SALE.

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LARGE 2 BEDROOM	2 BATH	SUN CITY
LARGE LIVING ROOM	FORMAL DINING	SCREENED PATIO
NORTH PATIO	ENTRY COURTYARD	NEAR REC CENTERS
NEAR GOLF COURSES	NEAR SHOPPING	NEAR RESTAURANTS
NEAR DRS. OFFICES	NEAR BOSWELL HOSPITA	SUN CITY WEST
SURPRISE STADIUM	PEORIA STADIUM	CARDINALS STADIUM
ADULT COMMUNITY	RETIREMENT	HOMES FOR SALE

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Bagpipes and Tom Brokaw

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:06:03 -0700

Each year about this time, my bagpipe band gets to play for the University of Phoenix Graduation ceremonies. This is one of my favorite gigs, everyone is happy, the audience, graduates and faculty acts like we were rock stars. As is normal, each year there is a featured commencement speaker, so I am somewhat of a connoissuer of speakers. This year we were lucky to have Tom Brokaw speak. Excellent as you might imagine, having been on TV for so many years. Without a doubt the best I have heard. Here is a picture of Tom Brokaw with my band. A really nice gentleman. He is the guy without a kilt. Jim Little, Your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR®A Real Estate Agent who lives here and works here. Representing Home and Condo Buyers and Sellers in Sun City and Sun City West Arizona since 1998. To Buy or to sell Real Estate in and around Sun City AZ, Pleas contact me. Visit my website, Search the MLS with NO CHARGE AND NO REGISTRATION, Click Here. Search the MLS like a Real Estate Agent at my ListingBook service. For your free subscription, Click Here.

Here is a Surprise, Harvard Says...

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:48:34 -0700

Inman News posted an article referring to the Harvard University "State of the Nation's Housing" report. The conclusion of the scholars at Harvard? Housing recovery depends upon demand. Duh! I have said it before. Lenn Harley has said it, as well as many others. I wonder how much was paid for this study that states the obvious. We have know the mechanism of supply and demand since Adam Smith wrote "The Wealth of Nations", first published in 1776. No governmental support of the housing market will overcome the basic laws of economics. NOW WHAT? To read the report, CLICK HERE.Jim Little, Your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR®A Real Estate Agent who lives here and works here. Representing Home and Condo Buyers and Sellers in Sun City and Sun City West Arizona since 1998. To Buy or to sell Real Estate in and around Sun City AZ, Pleas contact me. Visit my website, Search the MLS with NO CHARGE AND NO REGISTRATION, Click Here. Search the MLS like a Real Estate Agent at my ListingBook service. For your free subscription, Click Here.

And Glory Guards...

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Mon, 30 May 2011 09:40:38 -0700

"And Glory Guards with Solemn Rounds, the Bivouac of the Dead..." That was a line from the poem, Bivouac of the Dead by Theodore O'Hara, an officer of the United States Army during the Mexican/American war. Also an officer of the Confederate Army. To read the entire poem, CLICK HERE. These are words to remember, not just on this, Memorial Day 2011, but everyday. They should remind us to teach our children what it means to live free, and the responsibility that freedom demands. On the note of remembrance, I was leaving for work today and my wife was watching "All My Children". A character was holding a Blue Star Flag, preparing to raise it with the Stars and Stripes to honor a member of her family preparing to deploy for combat. This at the same time the Discover channel was showing "American Chopper" as a marathon. My hat is off to the soap opera, and I give an epic FAIL to the Discover channel. At least I live in Sun City where the population flies the flag, Stands for it when able, and knows what it has cost to keep it. I have written before on this subject, if interested here are a couple of other entries. Thank You Drill Sergeant D DayJim Little, Your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR®A Real Estate Agent who lives here and works here. Representing Home and Condo Buyers and Sellers in Sun City and Sun City West Arizona since 1998. To Buy or to sell Real Estate in and around Sun City AZ, Pleas contact me. Visit my website, Search the MLS with NO CHARGE AND NO REGISTRATION, Click Here. Search the MLS like a Real Estate Agent at my ListingBook service. For your free subscription, Click Here.

You Made the Active Rain Newsletter!

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Wed, 11 May 2011 04:05:13 -0700

Kevin Thomlinson makes a very good point, like him, I like to read the Daily Drop on my phone. I am sure I miss some very good posts because of this. Another thought, how about writing the Rain Gods asking for a mobile reader?Most of you reading this may not know me. I was back here a lot in 2007/2008. I may not participate much, though I wish I could, but I do get the ActiveRain newsletter and usually I get it on my phone between appointments---as I guess many of the agents like me do. I have just one bit of advice: If you make the newsletter, and if your post is a Member's Only post, please consider that all of us on our phones may want to read your post but logging in to read a Member's Only post is quite tedious while "out and about." So, if you make the newsletter and want your post read PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING YOUR POST NOT "MEMBER'S ONLY" FOR THE DAY OF THE NEWSLETTER. Many times I logout or go to the next post that may not be locked down. Just some insight.

TECHNAPALOOZA! Strange Name, Great Experience.

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:08:48 -0700

Yesterday, the Arizona Multiple Listing Service, (ARMLS) held their TECHNAPALOOZA training event. Once a year ARMLS does this, making training in a wide variety of subjects available to us. REALTORS are required to have continuing education classes which are commonly available, but TECHNAPALOOZ give us the opportunity to learn new skills in subjects like smartphone usage, new programs available, MLS tips, and many other subjects. If you didn't go, try to make the next one, you won't regret it. My favorite class was Google Universe, taught by William James. I am linking to his web site HERE. He teaches his classes on Google and handheld computer use (smartphone) nationwide. His speaking schedule is on his site, as well as many free tips. Catch him if you get the chance. I THOUGHT I was good at google, now I know I have just touched the tip of the iceberg. Jim Little, Your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR®A Real Estate Agent who lives here and works here. Representing Home and Condo Buyers and Sellers in Sun City and Sun City West Arizona since 1998. To Buy or to sell Real Estate in and around Sun City AZ, Pleas contact me. Visit my website, Search the MLS with NO CHARGE AND NO REGISTRATION, Click Here. Search the MLS like a Real Estate Agent at my ListingBook service. For your free subscription, Click Here.

JUST LISTED! 10963 W. Kelso, Sun City AZ

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 03:32:38 -0700

CONDO FOR SALE! 10963 W. Kelso. See the virtual tour HERE

10963 W. Kelso
Sun City, AZ 85351
Sun City Condo For Sale

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Price	:	$69,000
Bedrooms	:	2
Bathrooms	:	2
Square Foot	:	1,324
County	:	Maricopa
Property Type	:	Condo or Townhouse
Year Built	:	1973
MLS Number	:	4554020

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This duplex unit is priced to sell. It is the popular D41 model. It has a 1 car garage, Arizona room (not in square footage) and grass and tree landscape in the complex.

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2 Bedroom condo	1.75 Bath	Arizona Room
Sun City	Near Golf Courses	Close to shopping
Near Recreation	Near Peoria	Near Luke AFB
Peoria Stadium	Surprise Stadium	Near Boswell Hosp.
Near Sun City West	55 + Community	Golf Community
Retirement Community	Realty	Adult Neighborhood

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JUST LISTED! 9312 W. Briarwood Cir. Sun City AZ

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:18:49 -0800

Just Listed! A beautiful 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Stanford model, one of Sun City's finest floor plans. This model features an Arizona Room, eat-in kitchen, formal living/dining room, 2 car garage with room to park your golf car. Oversize lot with mature citrus and desert landscape and a covered patio also. Offered for Just $140,000.

9312 W. Briarwood Cir.
Sun City, AZ 85351
Stanford 3 Bedroom Home for Sale, Sun City AZ

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Price	:	$140,000
Bedrooms	:	3
Bathrooms	:	2
Square Foot	:	1,832
Lot Size	:	10
County	:	Maricopa
Property Type	:	Detached
Year Built	:	1972
MLS Number	:	4544910

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Del Webb's best model 3 bedroom home in Sun City AZ. This home is on a large lot and features 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, Arizona room and 2 car garage plus room for a golf car.Paint was done in March 2011, roof will be replaced also. A/C was replaced with 13 SEER in 2008.

Features List

Spacious 3 Bedrooms	1.75 Bath	Arizona Room
Sun City	Near Glendale AZ	Near Peoria AZ
Near Recreation	Central Location	Golf nearby
Eat in Kitchen	near Sun City West	Close to shopping
Near Peoria Stadium	Surprise Stadium	Golf Community
Retirement Community	Realty	Adult Neighborhood
2 Car Garage	Near Boswell Hospit.	55+ Community

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It Is NOT THAT BAD!

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:35:51 -0800

Yesterday, Associated Press erroneously published a release quoting the Arizona Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS) Stat Magazine as saying that 70% of the homes in the Phoenix area are at risck of foreclosure. The FACTS are, 70.2% of the SALES in January were distressed sales. Many of those sales were purchased by INVESTORS taking advantage of the remarkable low current prices. If you would like to see the original article that was misquoted by AP, CLICK HERE.Jim Little, Your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR®A Real Estate Agent who lives here and works here. Representing Home and Condo Buyers and Sellers in Sun City and Sun City West Arizona since 1998. To Buy or to sell Real Estate in and around Sun City AZ, Pleas contact me. Visit my website, Search the MLS with NO CHARGE AND NO REGISTRATION, Click Here. Search the MLS like a Real Estate Agent at my ListingBook service. For your free subscription, Click Here.

WHY AREN'T THEY IN JAIL?

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 05:55:34 -0800

An interesting article in the March 3, 2011 issue of Rolling Stone. The author writes of the current economic crisis. You can check it out here. The author posits that nobody went to jail except Bernie Madoff, and many people deserved to. A position I agree with. In fact, I'll take it a little farther, if banks were too big to fail, why do we now have BIGGER banks? Here are a couple of my favorite quotes on the subject. "History records that moneychangers have used every form of abuse, intrigue, deceit and violent means possible to maintain their control over governments" James Madison Madison was our first Treasury Secretary. AND " I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies." Thomas Jefferson Jim Little, Your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR®A Real Estate Agent who lives here and works here. Representing Home and Condo Buyers and Sellers in Sun City and Sun City West Arizona since 1998. To Buy or to sell Real Estate in and around Sun City AZ, Pleas contact me. Visit my website, Search the MLS with NO CHARGE AND NO REGISTRATION, Click Here. Search the MLS like a Real Estate Agent at my ListingBook service. For your free subscription, Click Here.

Is This a FRAUD?

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 03:17:18 -0800

It may or may not be fraud, but it is a total scam. Many people who bought homes last year are receiving letters that imply you should buy a copy of your property deed. The problem is this company is charging $157 to get a copy of the deed to send you. Why is this a problem? You got one shortly after escrow closed. If you didn't the escrow/title company will gladly get one for you, or you can go to the Maricopa County Recorders Office and order an official copy for a nominal fee usually about $1.00 per page. When you buy a property, the transaction becomes public record and you will receive many offers for products and services. Most are of some value, but this one is not, don't fall for it. If you have questions, contact your agent or the title company that handled the escrow.Jim Little, Your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR®A Real Estate Agent who lives here and works here. Representing Home and Condo Buyers and Sellers in Sun City and Sun City West Arizona since 1998. To Buy or to sell Real Estate in and around Sun City AZ, Pleas contact me. Visit my website, Search the MLS with NO CHARGE AND NO REGISTRATION, Click Here. Search the MLS like a Real Estate Agent at my ListingBook service. For your free subscription, Click Here.

2010 Yearly Sales Summary, Sun City AZ Real Estate

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 03:24:07 -0800

This is it, the end of 2010 and the bigging of 2011. The following table shows the year to date sales of real estate by agents during 2010. To paraphrase Charles Dickens, It was NOT the best of times, it was NOT the worst of times. The biggest factor this year for both selling price and days on the market is single family homes are much more desireable to today's buyer. In past years condos and houses sold at roughly equal numbers, and just a few dollars difference in price per square foot. Days on the market also verify this preference With prices of $76/square foot for single family homes, and $65/square foot for condos, the timing seems perfect for buying a home in Sun City AZ.

Dwelling Type	Listings Sold	Average Sold Price	Sold % of List Price	Sold $ Per Square Foot	Days on the Market
All	1644				129
Single Family	725	$127,901.00	94.00%	$75.90	115
Condos	501	$80,587.00	93.00%	$64.78	154

Happy New Year from Sun City AZ

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 07:01:55 -0800

I thought I would post a few photos taken today, New Years Day 2011. That is a picture from the clubhouse on Willowcreek Golf Course, yes that is snow on the peaks in the background. As you can see, we suffer greatly here in the winter! This is the view north on 99th AVE. near Beardsley Rd. in Sunny Sun City AZ. Makes you want to buy your vacation or retirement home here, doesn't it? And yes, Canadians are welcome here! I wish all who read this a very HAPPY NEW YEAR! Jim Little, Your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR®A Real Estate Agent who lives here and works here. Representing Home and Condo Buyers and Sellers in Sun City and Sun City West Arizona since 1998. To Buy or to sell Real Estate in and around Sun City AZ, Pleas contact me. Visit my website, Search the MLS with NO CHARGE AND NO REGISTRATION, Click Here. Search the MLS like a Real Estate Agent at my ListingBook service. For your free subscription, Click Here.

Here's the Latest News on the HAMP Loan Modification Program

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 03:35:12 -0800

What a surprise! The article below was written by Melissa Zavalla, a San Diego County real estate agent and expert on short sale and distressed property. Melissa quotes a report by the Congressional Oversite Panel stating that President Obama's loan modification program isn't working well. I wrote a post The President Speaks! A Good Start or a Cruel Hoax? the day after the President announce this plan. Of course it took congress almost 2 years to discover what an hour of research and arithmetic would have told them. Just the other day, on Tuesday, December 14, 2010, the Congressional Oversight Panel (www.cop.senate.gov) issued a report that provided a scathing commentary on the HAMP program (Obama’s loan modification program)--stating that it has not been nearly as effective as previously hoped. The report states that the government’s loan modification program (HAMP) has not provided assistance to the 3 or 4 million homeowners that Barack Obama stated would receive more sustainable mortgage loans when the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) was launched in March of 2009. Instead, only about 700,000 will have benefitted from this program. It is interesting to note that while the Treasury initially committed $75 billion of Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds to the HAMP initiative, it now appears Treasury will spend only $4 billion on HAMP incentives. The members of the panel even stated that government’s loan modification program was “ineffective,” and they claimed that the Treasury’s reluctance to address flaws of the program has had “real consequences.” The report made by the Congressional Oversight Panel also states that the Treasury has failed to hold loan servicers accountable when they have repeatedly lost borrower paperwork or refused to perform loan modifications. While the latest report on HAMP goes into more detail, it clearly corroborates what most borrowers and real estate aficionados have already experienced—that the concept of a loan modification for troubled borrowers is not as successful or effective as everyone would have hoped. Facts about the latest assessment courtesy of the Congressional Oversight Panel Opinions are my own ;-) Broker, Realtor®DRE #01324959Broadpoint Properties, IncSan Diego County Short Sale SpecialistsShort Sale Expeditor® If you enjoyed this post, why not connect with me in these other communities? Jim Little, Your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR®A Real Estate Agent who lives here and works here. Representing Home and Condo Buyers and Sellers in Sun City and Sun City West Arizona since 1998. To Buy or to sell Real Estate in and around Sun City AZ, Pleas contact me. Visit my website, Search the MLS with NO CHARGE AND NO REGISTRATION, Click Here. Search the MLS like a Real Estate Agent at my ListingBook service. For your free subscription, Click Here.

The Obligatory 100,000 Point Post

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 02:09:23 -0800

I started with AR 8/2/2008, that was the day I filled in my profile. I had lurked here longer than that, just can't remember. I didn't even know what good a blog was, I just thought it was an ego thing for the X generation. I was wrong. AR has become a part of my overall marketing plan, as well as a great learning tool. The community of agents etc. who post here are remarkably generous in sharing everything from real estate tips, SEO, copyright (thanks Lenn Harley) recipes, photography, geek stuff and much more. Thanks to all. Special thanks to Lenn Harley, Missy Caulk, Katerina Gasset, Broker Bryant, Mellisa Zavala and CJ for sharing a wide variety of information. Thanks to all, and a happy holiday season.Jim Little, Your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR®A Real Estate Agent who lives here and works here. Representing Home and Condo Buyers and Sellers in Sun City and Sun City West Arizona since 1998. To Buy or to sell Real Estate in and around Sun City AZ, Pleas contact me. Visit my website, Search the MLS with NO CHARGE AND NO REGISTRATION, Click Here. Search the MLS like a Real Estate Agent at my ListingBook service. For your free subscription, Click Here.

Baby, It's Cold Outside! EXCEPT Here in Sun City AZ

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:00:44 -0800

Winter storms blast the Midwest! Cold front extends from Florida to Canada! Metrodome collapses from weight of snow! 80 degrees forecasted for Sun City AZ! This is an open invitation to all who are affected by the weather to come to SUNNY Arizona and buy your retirement home in Sun City. Why suffer through another winter? Arizona has over 300 days of sun, golf all year, during winter you can visit the snow in places like Flagstaff and never have to shovel it.Jim Little, Your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR®A Real Estate Agent who lives here and works here. Representing Home and Condo Buyers and Sellers in Sun City and Sun City West Arizona since 1998. To Buy or to sell Real Estate in and around Sun City AZ, Pleas contact me. Visit my website, Search the MLS with NO CHARGE AND NO REGISTRATION, Click Here. Search the MLS like a Real Estate Agent at my ListingBook service. For your free subscription, Click Here.

Open House, 11/20 at 10009 W. Hutton Dr. Sun City AZ

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 03:29:49 -0800

Open House Saturday, 11/20/2010 10AM until 2PM. This condo for sale is perfect for the Sun City seasonal or permanent resident. It is just across the street from the Bell Recreation Center, and convenient to all of Sun City's amenities. Offered for sale at only $75,000 for a 2 bedroom 2 bath, 1379 square foot home, this is value priced to sell soon. See the tour, click 10009 W HuttonJim Little, Your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR®A Real Estate Agent who lives here and works here. Representing Home and Condo Buyers and Sellers in Sun City and Sun City West Arizona since 1998. To Buy or to sell Real Estate in and around Sun City AZ, Pleas contact me. Visit my website, Search the MLS with NO CHARGE AND NO REGISTRATION, Click Here. Search the MLS like a Real Estate Agent at my ListingBook service. For your free subscription, Click Here.

Sun City AZ Condo near Bell Recreation Center

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:42:02 -0800

A Great Sun City Condo, Perfect Vacation or Permanent Home! This popular PA14 model condo is just across the street from Sun City's Bell Recreation Center, and close to shopping, restaurants, medical facilities and more. It is in a well managed association, with dues of $143 per month. As a member of the Sun City Recreation Association you can enjoy any of Sun City's 7 recreation centers, as well as Sun City's 7 golf courses. The home features 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 baths, an Arizona/Dining Room, Formal Living Room and a Patio. Interested? Just give me a call at 1.800.877.1776. Jim

10009 W, Hutton Dr
Sun City, AZ 85351
Great Condo in Sun City AZ

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Price	:	$75,000
Bedrooms	:	2
Bathrooms	:	2
Square Foot	:	1,379
County	:	Maricopa
Property Type	:	Condo or Townhouse
Year Built	:	1974
MLS Number	:	4487963

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GREAT LOCATION ACROSS THE STREET FROM BELL REC CENTER AND ALL OF IT'S AMENITIES. END UNIT, JUST NEEDS DECOR UPDATES. THIS IS REFLECTED IN THE PRICE. WALK-IN CLOSETS AND GARAGE STORAGE. MATURE TREE FOR PATIO SHADE.

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Sun City Condo	Priced to Sell	Near Bell Rec Center
Vacation Home	Close to Golfing	$93/ Association Fee

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TIPS FOR SELLING A HOME IN SUN CITY ARIZONA

Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 07:19:40 -0800

8 TIPS FOR SELLING A HOME IN SUN CITY ARIZONA Tip 1 for selling a home in Sun City Arizona: It has been said before, and will be said again, SELECT YOUR AGENT! This agent should SPECIALIZE in selling homes in the Sun City Arizona market. Why? All real estate is local and a local agent can help you reach the buyers who are looking for homes in YOUR neighborhood. Tip 2 for selling a home in Sun City Arizona: Discuss your home selling goals with your agent, and listen carefully to the agent's recommendations. The agent should help you arrive at a listing price, provide a logical marketing plan, show you the competition (homes for sale similar to yours in your neighborhood) and many more points. Tip 3 for selling a home in Sun City Arizona: Price your home realistically, Your best chance of finding the ideal buyer for your home is in the first couple of weeks it is listed. Tip 4 for selling a home in Sun City Arizona: Look at your home as if you were a buyer. Look at it as you drive up to it. Does it look appealing? Does it have strong odors of cooking, pet odors, or just as bad room deodorizers or scented candles? Do you have too much furniture or too many decorations? Your agent will be able to help you with this. Tip 5 for selling a home in Sun City Arizona: Tidy up. Clutter costs you cash. Clutter is not limited to inside the house, but also applies to the yard and patio areas. Tidy up leaves and litter and keep the whole home as tidy as possible. Tip 6 for selling a home in Sun City Arizona: Repair minor flaws. Fix the dripping faucet, touch-up paint, make sure there are bulbs in the lights. Minor flaws will imply the home has been ignored, causing buyers to be wary that there may be major flaws because of differed maintenance. Tip 7 for selling a home in Sun City Arizona: Make your home available to show. With all of the competition in today's market, buyer's agents will not jump through hoops to show your home. Have a lock box, do not put unreasonable limitations as to showing. Buyers agents will just go to another home and sell if instead of yours. Tip 8 for selling a home in Sun City Arizona: Have receipts for all major work done. Knowing and being able to prove the air conditioner is only 2 years old is a major selling point in your favor. Buyers are now very careful to verify the condition of all major systems in the home they wish to buy. Tip 9 for selling a home in Sun City Arizona: For more tips, or to sell your Sun City Arizona home, Please give me a call at 1-800-877-1776, I would love to help you.Jim Little, Your Sun City Neighborhood REALTOR®A Real Estate Agent who lives here and works here. Representing Home and Condo Buyers and Sellers in Sun City and Sun City West Arizona since 1998. To Buy or to sell Real Estate in and around Sun City AZ, Pleas contact me. Visit my website, Search the MLS with NO CHARGE AND NO REGISTRATION, Click Here. Search the MLS like a Real Estate Agent at my ListingBook service. For your free subscription, Click Here.