Elite Real Estate Pros thanks everyone for all their donations to help Casa Grande Youth with the Back to School Drive
Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CDPE
(520) 705-1798 Cell (520) 280-2766
Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Casa Grande Home of the Week
2415 E Hancock Trail, Mission Royale, Casa Grande, AZ
Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CDPE
(520) 705-1798 Cell (520) 280-2766
Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Casa Grande Home of the Week
1404 N Desert Willow Street, Casa Grande, AZ
Ironwood Village
Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CDPE
Elite Real Estate Pros
(520) 705-1798 (520) 280-2766
Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com
Friday, July 19, 2013
Volunteers Needed for "Neighborhoods First" Project Casa Grande
Volunteers Needed for "Neighborhoods First" Project
Taking pride in our neighborhoods is the first step to keeping crime rates low. Often it seems too difficult to do alone, but not anymore. The Casa Grande Police Department is proud to announce its "Neighborhoods First" program. The goal of the program is to partner with citizens and work together to improve the appearance of neighborhoods. The first project will be on Saturday, July 20 from 7:00 a.m. to 12 Noon. Volunteers are asked to meet at the vacant lot located at Schultz & 11th Streets. The project will consist of yard, alley and graffiti removal. Bags will be provided courtesy of APS. If you plan on attending, please wear gloves, a hat and plenty of sunscreen. Water will be provided to all volunteers. Come out and help us keep Casa Grande clean and beautiful!
WHEN: Saturday, July 20 from 7:00 a.m. to 12 Noon
WHERE: Vacant lot located at Schultz & 11th Street
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WHAT: Yard, Alley and Graffiti clean-up
WHY: To Keep Casa Grande Clean & Beautiful!
For more information about the project, contact Sheila Chavez at (520) 421-8711 ext. 6570 or schavez@casagrandeaz.gov
Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CDPE
(520) 705-1798 Cell (520) 280-2766
Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com
Thursday, July 18, 2013
8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home
8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home
Published: February 18, 2011
Here are eight ways to help your home put its best face forward.
Tip #1: Wash your house’s face
Before you scrape any paint or plant more azaleas, wash the dirt, mildew, and general grunge off the outside of your house. REALTORS® say washing a house can add $10,000 to $15,000 to the sale prices of some houses.A bucket of soapy water and a long-handled, soft-bristled brush can remove the dust and dirt that have splashed onto your wood, vinyl, metal, stucco, brick, and fiber cement siding. Power washers (rental: $75 per day) can reveal the true color of your flagstone walkways.
Wash your windows inside and out, swipe cobwebs from eaves, and hose down downspouts. Don’t forget your garage door, which was once bright white. If you can’t spray off the dirt, scrub it off with a solution of 1/2 cup trisodium phosphate—TSP, available at grocery stores, hardware stores, and home improvement centers—dissolved in 1 gallon of water.
You and a friend can make your house sparkle in a few weekends. A professional cleaning crew will cost hundreds--depending on the size of the house and number of windows--but will finish in a couple of days.
Tip #2: Freshen the paint job
The most commonly offered curb appeal advice from real estate pros and appraisers is to give the exterior of your home a good paint job. Buyers will instantly notice it, and appraisers will value it. Of course, painting is an expensive and time-consuming facelift. To paint a 3,000-square-foot home, figure on spending $375 to $600 on paint; $1,500 to $3,000 on labor.Your best bet is to match the paint you already have: Scrape off a little and ask your local paint store to match it. Resist the urge to make a statement with color. An appraiser will mark down the value of a house that’s painted a wildly different color from its competition.
Tip #3: Regard the roof
The condition of your roof is one of the first things buyers notice and appraisers assess. Missing, curled, or faded shingles add nothing to the look or value of your house. If your neighbors have maintained or replaced their roofs, yours will look especially shabby.You can pay for roof repairs now, or pay for them later in a lower appraisal; appraisers will mark down the value by the cost of the repair. According to Remodeling magazine’s 2013 Cost vs. Value Report, the average cost of a new asphalt shingle roof is about $18,488.
Some tired roofs look a lot better after you remove 25 years of dirt, moss, lichens, and algae. Don’t try cleaning your roof yourself: call a professional with the right tools and technique to clean it without damaging it. A 2,000 sq. ft. roof will take a day and $400 to $600 to clean professionally.
Tip #4: Neaten the yard
A well-manicured lawn, fresh mulch, and pruned shrubs boost the curb appeal of any home.Replace overgrown bushes with leafy plants and colorful annuals. Surround bushes and trees with dark or reddish-brown bark mulch, which gives a rich feel to the yard. Put a crisp edge on garden beds, pull weeds and invasive vines, and plant a few geraniums in pots.
Green up your grass with lawn food and water. Cover bare spots with seeds and sod, get rid of crab grass, and mow regularly.
Tip #5: Add a color splash
Even a little color attracts and pleases the eye of would-be buyers.Plant a tulip border in the fall that will bloom in the spring. Dig a flowerbed by the mailbox and plant some pansies. Place a brightly colored bench or Adirondack chair on the front porch. Get a little daring, and paint the front door red or blue.
These colorful touches won’t add to the value of our house: appraisers don’t give you extra points for a blue bench. But beautiful colors enhance curb appeal and help your house to sell faster.
Tip #6: Glam your mailbox
An upscale mailbox, architectural house numbers, or address plaques can make your house stand out.High-style die cast aluminum mailboxes range from $100 to $350. You can pick up a handsome, hand-painted mailbox for about $50. If you don’t buy new, at least give your old mailbox a facelift with paint and new house numbers.
These days, your local home improvement center or hardware stores has an impressive selection of decorative numbers. Architectural address plaques, which you tack to the house or plant in the yard, typically range from $80 to $200. Brass house numbers range from $3 to $11 each, depending on size and style.
Tip #7: Fence yourself in
A picket fence with a garden gate to frame the yard is an asset. Not only does it add visual punch to your property, appraisers will give extra value to a fence in good condition, although it has more impact in a family-oriented neighborhood than an upscale retirement community.Expect to pay $2,000 to $3,500 for a professionally installed gated picket fence 3 feet high and 100 feet long.
If you already have a fence, make sure it’s clean and in good condition. Replace broken gates and tighten loose latches.
Tip #8: Maintenance is a must
Nothing looks worse from the curb--and sets off subconscious alarms--like hanging gutters, missing bricks from the front steps, or peeling paint. Not only can these deferred maintenance items damage your home, but they can decrease the value of your house by 10%.Here are some maintenance chores that will dramatically help the look of your house.
- Refasten sagging gutters.
- Repoint bricks that have lost their mortar.
- Reseal cracked asphalt.
- Straighten shutters.
- Replace cracked windows.
Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CDPE
(520) 705-1798 Cell: (520) 280-2766
Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Mission Royale Adult Village HOA Resolutions
Good afternoon Mission Royale residents,
Please be advised that the Board of Directors of the Mission Royale Adult Village HOA has executed the following Resolutions.
- Include 'black' as a color option for security doors (Design Guidelines).
- Lease Processing (Rules & Regulations)
- Approval for installation of lighting at Pickle Ball courts at Club expense
- Installation of ceiling fans in Billiards and Fitness rooms in Recreation Center
The Resolutions are in effect and will be incorporated into the respective Governing Documents. Copies of the Resolutions are attached and posted on the Mission Royale website. They are also available for review in the Design Guidelines book located in the Recreation Center Library.
If you have any questions regarding the Resolutions, please contact Linda Russo, Community Manager at (520) 421-9191.
Thank you.
Linda Russo, CAAM®
Community Manager
AAM, LLC
Mission Royale Adult Village HOA
Community Manager
AAM, LLC
Mission Royale Adult Village HOA
Resolution - Fitness and Billiards Ceiling Fans_July 2013.pdf
Resolution-Pickleball Court Lighting_July 2013.pdf
Resolution-Renters Pass_January 2013.pdf
Resolution-Security Doors_June 2013.pdf
Resolution-Pickleball Court Lighting_July 2013.pdf
Resolution-Renters Pass_January 2013.pdf
Resolution-Security Doors_June 2013.pdf
Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CDPE
(520) 705-1798 Cell (520) 280-2766
Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com
Monday, July 15, 2013
Casa Grande Home of the Week
120 E Pebble Court, Casa Grande, AZ
the extended patio, kitchen comes with all appliances, gas stove top, granite countertops, guest bathroom has been beautifully updated with tile countertop and bathtub surround, beautifully tiled throughout home except master bedroom, large washroom with new built-in cabinets, washer & dryer, sound barrier insulation in master, extended patio w/spa hook-up off master bedroom, built-in light posts w/auto on/off solar lighting system. This is a must see!
Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CDPE
(520) 705-1798 Cell (520) 280-2766
Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com
Friday, July 12, 2013
Casa Grande July Market Analysis
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Monday, July 8, 2013
Casa Grande Home of the Week
298 S San Marino Loop
Mission Royale Family Subdivision, Casa Grande, AZ
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Sunday, July 7, 2013
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Thursday, July 4, 2013
Happy 4th of July
Making Dreams Come True
I believe in America because we have great dreams -- and because we have the opportunity to make those dreams come true. - Wendell L. Wilkie
We wish you peace and joy on this Independence Day 2013!
Neal & Kathi Buckner
Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CDPE
(520) 705-1798 Cell (520) 280-2766
Email: info@eliterealestatepros
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Casa Grande Home of the Week
2645 Santa Maria Drive, Mission Royale, Casa Grande, AZ
Pristine Furnished 2 Bedroom Home located in the popular Mission Royale
Active Adult Resort Community. Home is fully furnished and features,
spray foam insulation, Low-E2 Vinyl windows, tile flooring, granite
counter tops, water softener, reverse osmosis, his and her sinks in the
master bath, & french doors to the extended south facing back patio
with BBQ grill. Lots of adventure surrounds you in this great community
from shopping across the street, to recreation area with heated pools,
jacuzzi, fitness center, game room, library, and so much more.
Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CDPE
(520) 705-1798 Cell (520) 280-2766
Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com
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