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CAC men win by 40

Defense dominates as Vaqueros trounce Chandler-Gilbert

Oscar Perez/Dispatch

CAC men's basketball

Central Arizona College’s DeAndre Mathieu attempts to drive to the basket between Chandler-Gilbert defenders Imani Washington, left, and Amon Schenk, a former Casa Grande Union High School standout, during Wednesday night’s game at the George Young Activity Center.

Posted: Thursday, November 29, 2012 9:58 am
By ED PETRUSKA, Sports Editor | SIGNAL PEAK

Defense has been a strong suit for the Central Arizona College men’s basketball team this season. Going into Wednesday night’s game against Chandler-Gilbert, the 22nd-ranked Vaqueros were allowing just 65.9 points per game. Click for complete article - CAC men win by 40 - trivalleycentral.com: Local Sport

Central Arizona College Men's Basketball Team at Hogan's Restaurant Mission Royale

Central Arizona College Men's Basketball Team

Hogan's Restaurant

Mission Royale

The Local Central Arizona College Men's Basketball Team will be @ Hogans's Restaurant in Mission Royale on December 7th for a Meet & Greet from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. 

This is open to the public.

 

 Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CDPE

(520) 705-1798 Cell (520) 280-2766

Emal: info@eliterealestatepros.com

Vacation Rental 3872 W Fairway, Grande Valley, Eloy, AZ

Available this season

3872 W. Fairway, Grande Valley

  

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Come to the Village At Grande Valley. Located on the 6th green
of the Grande Valley golf course, this is a place to relax and
enjoy your vacation. The Village is a quiet gated community with
a community hot tub, pool, clubhouse with fitness equipment and
a pool table. It is only twelve minutes to shopping in Casa
Grande and a central location for tours from Tucson to Phoenix.
With two bedrooms plus a living room and den there is plenty of
space for your guests and family. Satellite TVs and wireless
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Call Kathi today for more information

Phone: 520-316-0911
Email: kathi@EliteRealEstatePros.com
Website: http://www.eliterealestatepros.com

All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed and shows be independently verified.

Custom Home For Sale - 137 W Auburn Sky Court, Casa Grande, AZ

137 W Auburn Sky Court

Coyote Ranch

Click for Visual Show

You must see this Exquisite 4 Bedroom 3 Bath(2nd Master w/Handicap
Features)Custom Home. Sits on over 1/3 acre lot in the upscale Coyote
Ranch Subdivision with a 3 car extended garage and RV parking. Top of
the Line eat-in kitchen with lots of upgraded cherry cabinetry and
pull outs, granite countertops, island with additional sink and
disposal, upgraded Thermadore 6 burner gas range with grill & pot
filler, upgraded Thermadore Stainless Steel Dishwasher, 48” Built-in
GE Monogram Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Warming Drawer, Upgraded
Advantium Microwave Oven, beautiful tile backsplash, & Wine Cooler.
Huge Master Suite with His & Her Sinks, large Jacuzzi tub and separate
tiled shower, surround sound throughout the home and back patio, tiled
fireplace in family room off kitchen, plantation shutters, elegant
venetian plaster touches throughout, exquisite light fixtures, covered
patio with misting system, heated pool and Jacuzzi, outside built-in
BBQ and fridge, gas fire pit, RV parking, and so much more. This is a
one of a kind home! 

Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CDPE

(520) 705-1798 Cell (520) 280-2766

Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com

Mortgage Rates Reached New Lows Again Last Week

Mortgage Rates Reached New Lows Again Last Week

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, November 26, 2012 

Mortgage rates continue to fall, with fixed-rate mortgage rates reaching new record lows last week for the second consecutive week, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey.

"Fixed mortgage rates continued to ease somewhat this week to record lows and should help the ongoing housing recovery,” said Frank Nothaft, Freddie Mac’s chief economist.

Here’s a closer look at mortgage averages for the week ending early due to the holiday on Nov. 21:

• 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged a new low of 3.31 percent, with an average 0.7 point, dropping from last week’s 3.34 percent average. A year ago, 30-year rates averaged 3.98 percent. 
• 15-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged a new record low of 2.63 percent, with an average 0.7 point, dropping from last week’s 2.65 percent average. Last year at this time, 15-year rates averaged 3.30 percent. 
• 5-year adjustable-rate mortgages averaged 2.74 percent, with an average 0.6 point, holding the same as last week’s average. Last year at this time, 5-year ARMs averaged 2.91 percent. 
• 1-year ARMs averaged 2.56 percent, with an average 0.5 point, rising slightly from last week’s 2.55 percent average. A year ago, 1-year ARMs averaged 2.79 percent.

Source: Freddie Mac

 Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CDPE

(520) 705-1798 Cell (520) 280-2766

Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com

Home For Sale Casa Grande AZ -1588 E Manor Drive

1588 E MANOR DRIVE

Great Buy in Ironwood Village!

This 2 Bedroom 2 Bath home + Den comes with lots of upgrades & energy saving features! 20'' tile throughout the home, split floor plan, block wall around back patio for privacy, extra storage, large master bedroom suite, with huge walk-in closet, double sinks and grab bar in shower, upgraded 14 Seer Trane AC Unit, R-50 insulation in attic, glass door cabinet in kitchen, corner lot, the list keeps going.

Call today to see for yourself. 

 

Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CDPE

(520) 705-1798 Cell (520) 280-2766

Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com

Casa Grande Custom Home For Sale 137 W Auburn Sky Court, Coyote Ranch, Casa Grande, AZ

137 W Auburn Sky Court

Coyote Ranch

Click for Visual Show

You must see this Exquisite 4 Bedroom 3 Bath(2nd Master w/Handicap
Features)Custom Home. Sits on over 1/3 acre lot in the upscale Coyote
Ranch Subdivision with a 3 car extended garage and RV parking. Top of
the Line eat-in kitchen with lots of upgraded cherry cabinetry and
pull outs, granite countertops, island with additional sink and
disposal, upgraded Thermadore 6 burner gas range with grill & pot
filler, upgraded Thermadore Stainless Steel Dishwasher, 48” Built-in
GE Monogram Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Warming Drawer, Upgraded
Advantium Microwave Oven, beautiful tile backsplash, & Wine Cooler.
Huge Master Suite with His & Her Sinks, large Jacuzzi tub and separate
tiled shower, surround sound throughout the home and back patio, tiled
fireplace in family room off kitchen, plantation shutters, elegant
venetian plaster touches throughout, exquisite light fixtures, covered
patio with misting system, heated pool and Jacuzzi, outside built-in
BBQ and fridge, gas fire pit, RV parking, and so much more. This is a
one of a kind home! 

Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CDPE

(520) 705-1798 Cell (520) 280-2766

Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com

Upgraded Furnished Home for Sale 2434 E Firerock Drive, Mission Royale, Casa Grande, AZ

2434 E Firerock Drive

Come on in and take a look at all the upgrades! This 2 BR 2 BA + Den

is furnished and sits on the 3rd Fairway of the popular Mission Royale

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large storage cabinet in the garage, west facing patio perfect for

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Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CDPE

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Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com

Mortgage Rates Fall into Record-Breaking Territory

Mortgage Rates Fall into Record-Breaking Territory

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Fixed-rate mortgages dropped to new all-time lows this week, pushing homebuyer affordability even higher for those who can qualify. 

“Fixed mortgage rates eased this week to record lows on indicators of higher consumer confidence and wholesale prices,” Frank Nothaft, Freddie Mac’s chief economist says. 

The following are the national averages with mortgage rates reported by Freddie Mac for the week ending Nov. 15:

• 30-year fixed-rate mortgages: averaged a new low of 3.34 percent, with an average 0.7 point. The previous record low was 3.36 percent, set the week of Oct. 4. A year ago, 30-year rates averaged 4 percent. 
• 15-year fixed-rate mortgages: averaged a new low of 2.65 percent, with an average 0.7 point. Its previous record low was 2.66 percent, set during the week ending Oct. 18. A year ago, 15-year rates averaged 3.31 percent.
• 5-year adjustable-rate mortgages: averaged 2.74 percent, with an average 0.6 point, rising slightly from last week’s 2.73 percent average. Last year at this time, 5-year ARMs averaged 2.97 percent. 
• 1-year ARMs: averaged 2.55 percent, with an average 0.3 point, dropping from last week’s 2.59 percent average. A year ago, 1-year ARMs averaged 2.98 percent. 

Source: Freddie Mac

Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CDPE

(520) 705-1798 Cell (520) 280-2766

Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com

Christmas 2012: How to Give and Support Local Communities

CHRISTMAS 2012

HOW TO GIVE AND SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITIES!

•Gift certificates from your local hair salon or barber 

•Gym membership 

•Car detailing

•Games at the local golf course 

•Restaurants gift certificates 

•Oil change for car, truck or motorcycle 

•Services of a local cleaning lady for a day 

•Computer tune-up 

•Local crafts, jewelry, pottery, wooden boxes

•Holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip

•Go out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theatre or local band

•Leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip.

Christmas is about caring and encouraging small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about others , we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine!

 

Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CDPE

Elite Real Estate Pros

(520) 705- 1798 Cell (520) 280-2766

Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com 

 

Cautious Optimistism in Global Real Estate

Cautious Optimistism in Global Real Estate

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2012

“I’ll try not to be too gloomy, and I’ll try to find some silver lining,” said Adrian Cooper, CEO of Oxford Economics and one of the world’s leading financial minds. During the Global Forum Friday afternoon at the 2012 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, Cooper outlined his projections for the global economy and the implications for real estate.

While the global economy is still on what Cooper called “a roller coaster ride with no sign of let up,” the economic data for the U.S. shows a “bright future within reach.” Through 2014 and beyond, Cooper expects GDP growth to accelerate more than 3 percent annually, in part due to Federal Reserve measures like low interest rates that help increase supply and bring unemployment down. However, low rates and the deleveraging of bank debt have yet to significantly drive the U.S. economy forward. Cooper also pointed to America’s recent energy boom as being “a real game changer” in terms of U.S. competitiveness in the global marketplace.

The main takeaway from Cooper’s hour-long lecture was that as long as the Eurozone remains intact, positive economic growth in both the United States and emerging markets should underpin an improved outlook for real estate, and in particular, for housing prices. Should the European Union collapse, however, the prospects for housing prices would be significantly lower.

“You know there could be no greater early warning sign of impending break-up of the European union than the Nobel Peace Prize coming our way,” Cooper quipped.

Eurozone troubles aside, these positive prospects have led to improvements in consumer confidence and spending. As life springs back into the collective budgets of American households, housing prices in many areas are moving back up. Consequently, home sales, housing starts, and new-construction permits are projected to increase through 2013, Cooper said.

In light of these gains, Cooper remains hopeful but cautious. “We’re not expecting the housing market to suddenly start booming, but there is no longer a break in recovery,” he said.

—Melissa Kandel, REALTOR® Magazine

Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CDPE

Elite Real Estate Pros

(520) 705-1798 Cell (520) 280-2766

Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com

Casa Grande Home of the Week 5235 W Pueblo Drive, Robson Ranch, Eloy, AZ

Robson Ranch

5235 W Pueblo Drive, Robson Ranch, Eloy, AZ

MOTIVATED SELLER!!! 

GREAT ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY!!

   

Owners have barely lived in home, shows like a new model. Fully fenced, 2'' wooden blinds, tile everywhere except bedrooms, breakfast bar, open great room floorplan, built in desk in kitchen, granite counter tops, 4' extended garage, stainless steel appliances, covered back patio, fully landscaped front and back, resort lifestyle with restaurant, 3 pools, 18 hole golf course and the list goes on. MUST SEE!!!! (Refrigerator, washer & dryer do not convey)

Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CDPE

(520) 705-1798 Cell (520) 280-2766

Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com
 

Extra Touches to Help Sell This Fall

Extra Touches to Help Sell This Fall

Homes can look less inviting in the fall and cooler months, but there are easy ways you can evoke that “homey” feel buyers crave. 

"Inventory is low, so if you have your house on the market and it's priced well, it's going to sell," says Gail Hartnett, a National Association of REALTORS® regional vice president and an agent with Keller Williams Realty Boise in Idaho.

Hartnett offers some of the following tips: 

--Creating a cozy smell. Hartnett says that fall can channel warm childhood memories of family Thanksgiving dinners. To give the home a more “homey” fall charm, Hartnett has spiced cider and freshly baked cookies during showings and open houses. 

--Tidy up the yard. Rake up large piles of leaves, but you don’t have to remove every single leaf from your yard, Hartnett says. "Leaves actually look nice as long as they have some color to them," Harnett says. "But you need to make sure that your walkways are swept clear for safety purposes."

--Put up seasonal decorations. Give the property an appealing “harvest” feel with fall-themed decorations, such as a seasonal wreath hanging on the door and pumpkins or pots of mums on the front porch. 

Read more of Hartnett’s fall staging ideas at The Street. 

Source: "6 Ways to Sell Your Home This Fall,” The Street (Nov. 2, 2012)

 Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CDPE

Elite Real Estate Pros

(520) 705-1798 Cell (520) 280-2766

Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com

Casa Grande Vacation Rentals Available January 2013 2612 E. Santa Maria Drive, Mission Royale, Casa Grande, AZ

2612 E. Santa Maria Drive

 Available for Month of January 2013

This traditionally furnished home is only two years old and will be

sure to have you feeling warm and comfortable during your stay in

Arizona. If you love to watch TV this is your dream home. It features

three TVs hooked up to HD Direct TV with hundreds of channels

including movies on Encore. The TV sizes range from 55 inch in the

master bedroom down to 32 inch in the great room where you will enjoy

the comfort of two leather recliners. No arguing over the remote

control in this home. You will also have the convenience of wireless

internet included. The master suite features a king size bed and easy

chairs for reading. Enjoy the versatility of the second bedroom. Use

it as a library and catch up on your reading, a TV room when watching

the 46 inch TV from the comfy leather Lazyboy recliner, or pull out

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the home and a charcoal grill is available for outdoor cooking. A new

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Call today!!!

 

 

Kathi Buckner, REALTOR®, Vacation Rental Specialist

CasaGrandeVacationRentals.Com

Elite Real Estate Pros

(520) 316-0911

Email: kathi@eliterealestatepros.com

 

NAR's HouseLogic Announces New $1,000 Sweepstakes and "Boost Your Roost" Backyard Makeover Video Series | realtor.org

HouseLogic Announces $1,000 Sweepstakes and Backyard Makeover Webisodes

Media Contact: Michelle Wardlaw /  202-383-1042 / Email

WASHINGTON (October 22, 2012) – HouseLogic.com, the award-winning, comprehensive website for homeowners from the National Association of Realtors®, is pleased to unveil an original video series chronicling a $20,000 backyard makeover for Allison and Aaron Smith in Santa Maria, Calif. The Smiths were named the winners of the website’s “Boost Your Roost” contest earlier this summer, to which thousands of homeowners submitted their home improvement ideas.

“We use our outside space as much (sometimes more) than our interior space. We love to plant veggies, herbs, and fruits. We often grill our dinner,” said Allison Smith. “Our backyard is the place where we love to play with our son and dog, and entertain friends and family.”

The renovation project was filmed from start to finish and visitors to the HouseLogic will be able to view the Smith’s journey in a five-part video series beginning Oct. 17. Each Wednesday for five weeks, a video documenting the project will be posted towww.houselogic.com/BoostYourRoost2012. In addition to watching the backyard makeover series and learning great tips about landscaping and home improvement, viewers will have the chance to enter to win $1,000 for their own home improvement projects, by answering a quiz question at the end of each video. The sweepstakes will officially close on Nov. 20, 2012.

“HouseLogic congratulates the Smith family on winning the Boost Your Roost contest,” said Pamela Kabati, NAR senior vice president of Communications and HouseLogic spokesperson. “We invite people to visit HouseLogic to view the video series, learn some great tips about landscaping, and enter the $1,000 sweepstakes.”

For more information and tips on how to make smart decisions and take responsible actions to maintain, protect and enhance the value of your home, visit www.houselogic.com. 

HouseLogic is a free source of information and tools from the National Association of Realtors^® that helps homeowners make smart decisions and take responsible actions to maintain, protect, and enhance the value of their home. HouseLogic helps homeowners plan and organize their home projects and provides timely articles and news; home improvement advice and how-tos; and information about taxes, home finances, and insurance.                                 

The National Association of Realtors^®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing 1 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

 Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CDPE

Elite Real Estate Pros

(520) 705-1798 Cell (520) 280-2766

Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com