Casa Grande Home of the Week

Mission Royale 55+ Active Adult Golf Course Community

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  2582 E Santa Maria Drive, Casa Grande, AZ

This is a must see, gorgeous 2 bedroom home with lots of updates. Home features bay window in kitchen, upgraded cherry cabinetry with pull outs in kitchen, plantation shutters, gorgeous chandelier in dining, 18" diagonal tile and carpet in bedrooms, reverse osmosis, water softener, master bath with garden tub and dual sinks, full length back patio, oversized lot fully fenced, easy care yard, and much more.

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 Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner

Elite Real Estate Pros

(520) 836-6325

Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com

PhoenixMart Casa Grande, AZ The PhoenixMart Welcome Center

PhoenixMart - Revolutionizing Wholesale Distribution - Casa Grande, AZ | The PhoenixMart Welcome Center

The “PhoenixMart Welcome Center”, located at “City Gate” (formerly referred to as the Casa Grande Outlet Mall), is slated to open at the end of May, 2014. The Welcome Center will be the first phase of enhancements to the property that was purchased to serve three purposes.

The first is to provide a “Namecard” for PhoenixMart on the heavily trafficked I-10 freeway with a  presentation room and replica suites that will provide potential tenants and the general public to obtain a first-hand look of what PhoenixMart will be like inside.

The second is to provide a “Namecard” for the City of Casa Grande and the surrounding area by providing information boards to promote local restaurants, shops and activities as well as provide an additional
satellite office for the Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce.

The third is to further enhance City Gate by providing PhoenixMart tenants an ability to have a retail presence for their products.

Source:  http://phoenixmart.com/the-phoenixmart-welcome-center/

Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner

Elite Real Estate Pros

(520) 836-6325

Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com

PhoenixMart - Revolutionizing Wholesale Distribution - Casa Grande, AZ | PhoenixMart Construction Update

PhoenixMart - Revolutionizing Wholesale Distribution - Casa Grande, AZ | PhoenixMart Construction Update

At the Board of Adjustment Meeting on March 11th, the PhoenixMart entrance temporary use permit was reviewed and approved.  Horizontal construction work will start including site grading, entrance work and
the CMAR portion of the infrastructure by the end of May.


The CMAR selection process is in the final stage of selection.  The company and the city have jointly identified the top three best scored companies. Upon final selection, onsite street and utilities
construction will begin in second quarter of 2014.


PhoenixMart continues to work with the City on the building fire model code to ensure the safety and efficiency of the building use. Because of the grand size and complexity of the building and its
business model concept, the City has hired their own fire model consultant to speed up the process.

AZ Sourcing, as the developer of the entire 585 acre site, has named it the North American Logistic, Trade and E-commerce City (NALTEC). As a next-step support phase for PhoenixMart, AZ Sourcing has prepared a business plan and the initial architectural designs for a proposed hotel and a Soho concept “work and stay” condominium project.


PhoenixMart and AZ Sourcing also plan to take advantage of the I-10 highway front visibility as a display opportunity for its PhoenixMart tenants and our local Casa Grande businesses and activities. As the
owner of the Tanger Outlet Mall, the company is building a Welcome/Sales center with an estimated completion date in the end of May 2014. In addition to mock-up suites for future PhoenixMart tenants, the center will also include space for the Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce as a satellite office to jointly promote PhoenixMart and our local businesses.

Source:http://phoenixmart.com/phoenixmart-construction-update/

Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner

Elite Real Estate Pros

(520) 836-6325

Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com

Identity Theft: Protect Your Financial Future

Identity Theft: Protect Your Financial Future

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates that as many as 9-10 millionAmericans have their identities stolen each year. This means that you or someone you know may have been victimized by some form of identity theft in the past or will likely experience some form of this crime in the future. Identity theft occurs when personal information, such as your Social Security number or credit card numbers, are used without your permission to make purchases, obtain a credit card or other account in your name. Identity theft costs the average victim nearly $4,000. And, in addition to the dollar cost, it takes average victims as much as 175 hours of personal time and effort to fix the damage and repair their credit. This does not include any potential increases in interest rates from creditors and insurance companies, where the financial impact can be even more dramatic, especially if the theft is left undetected. According to the FTC, it takes an average of 12-24 months for most consumers to even notice that a problem exists. And by then, it's too late. How can you protect yourself from the dangers of identity theft? Here are some suggestions. Don't Give It Away! Avoid falling prey to what are known as phishing scams, both over the phone and through email. In a phishing scam, identity thieves pretend to be someone from your bank or credit institutions and simply ask you for your personal information. If someone contacts you and requests any personal information, don't give it to them. A financial institution or large company will rarely use email to obtain this kind of information. In fact, your bank and your creditors already have your information from when you originally opened the account. Verify who is requesting the data and why, and then call the institution yourself. One extra phone call could save you a lot of money and aggravation. Stay off the Pharm! While phishing enables thieves to pilfer information from you, pharming is another kind of scam that takes the deception to the next level. Pharming is the process of hijacking your computer and stealing your personal information. A pharming site is designed to look just like the site you're trying to visit. However, enter your information on this fake site and not only can the site track your moves within it, it may also direct your computer to give up other personal information at a later time. Be sure you are visiting the correct site, that the address is correct in the toolbar. Never enter a site through a pop-up advertisement window, and always be cautious before you sign in to any site. Often on these fake sites, you'll find unusual graphics, colors, or misspelled words - telltale signs that someone is trying to pharm your information. Opt-out of Special Offers! Visit www.optoutprescreen.com to cut down on the pre-approved offers from credit card and insurance companies that come in the mail. A lot of identity thieves do things the old-fashioned way: they rummage through your trash and collect your information. Be sure to shred any documents that contain your personal information before you throw it away. Conduct a Credit Check-up! Visit www.annualcreditreport.com to obtain a free credit report every 12 months. Review all three of your credit reports and look for any suspicious activity, unusual or inaccurate names or addresses, or any inquiries that were done without your knowledge. If you even suspect that your identity may have been stolen or compromised, call us right away. We'll pull your credit and review it together. Courtesy of: Robin Gregory Loan Officer Guild Mortgage Company Phone: (602) 309-4449 Fax: (480) 422-0200 rgregory@guildmortgage.net www.robingregory.com NMLS #: 261560  and   Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner Elite Real Estate Pros (520) 836-6325 Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com

Casa Grande Home of the Week

163 S Hancock Trail, Mission Royale Active Adult Golf Course Community

Casa Grande, AZ

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Furnished 105 Model Home! Features 2 Bedroom 2 Bath + Den & built-in desk area in hallway, tile flooring, updated kitchen with breakfast bar, marble countertops, glass cabinet doors, ceiling fans, large master suite with walk-closet and built-in shelves, dual sinks, raised vanities in bathrooms, custom front Courtyard with water fountain, beautifully painted interior, and more. Priced to sell, call to see today.

Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner

Elite Real Estate Pros

(520) 836-6325

Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com

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April HomeHints eNews

April HomeHintseNews Volume 9 Issue 4

May 2014 Volume 10 Issue 5 http://www.onsiteinspectionsnow.com | onsitehi@hotmail.com | Archives Brought to you by: Todd Buckner Certified Home Inspector TIPS Light Bulb Buying Guide Standard 40, 60, 75 and 100 watt incandescent bulbs can no longer be sold. CNET says, " With all of the new options out there (not to mention the disappearance of some important old ones), finding the perfect bulb can seem pretty daunting. New lights that promise to last 20 years and save you hundreds of dollars might sound good in theory, but how do you know which one is the right one for you? How do you know the bulb you're buying is going to be bright enough? And what if you're just not ready to say goodbye to your incandescents?”  Fear not, because they've got you covered with a handy guide that's chock-full of all the information you'll need to make sure that your next light bulb is the right bulb. Back to top Bob Vila's Essential Toolbox Home Improvement and DIY guru Bob Vila says," Whether you’re a rookie handyman or a seasoned do-it-yourselfer, a range of basic tools is essential to doing the small jobs around the house… What tools will you need? Your skills and the kinds of jobs you do must be your guide, but a good basic selection would include a tape measure, square, and torpedo level for measuring and setting. A handsaw or handheld circular saw; a utility knife; a cordless drill; and maybe a glass cutter will take care of your cutting and drilling tasks. For fastening, how about a small set of screwdrivers; a staple gun; pairs of electrician’s, waterpump, and locking pliers; and a hammer?" See the article. Back to top Install an Electrical Outlet with Built-in USB Ports To a reader's question about installing electrical outlets with built-in USB charging ports, Popular Mechanics replied, "These receptacles are great—they eliminate the need for bulky USB adapters that hog valuable outlet space. They are especially useful by the bed, where many of us stash all kinds of USB-equipped devices, such as phones, tablets, and e-readers. That stuff competes for space on a standard duplex outlet that may already be serving a desk lamp or a clock. But to answer your question: Yes, USB receptacles are fairly easy to install, but there are a few things you should know before you switch off the breaker and remove your old outlet." Back to top May – Late Spring Maintenance Checklist The Homeowner and Trades Resource Center (HTRC) says, "May is quite an interesting month. It seems to be a month of first’s and last’s; the last full month of spring, the last day of school, the first of many holidays, the first start to summer vacations, the first gripes on it being to hot, and the list goes on. For most of us, we managed to survive the dreaded interior “Spring Cleaning,” the kids are now whining about having to mow the grass almost every weekend, the gardens have been planted, and the pollen is finally starting to slack off, and it’s time to fire up the BBQ." HTRC offers a dated (2010) but  comprehensive May Homeowner Maintenance Checklist and the Exterior Spring Cleaning Guide.  Back to top NEWS National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 2014 Spring Construction Forecast On April 24, 2014 NAHB said, “A growing economy, pent-up demand, competitive mortgage rates and affordable home prices will keep housing on an upward trajectory through 2015. However, several obstacles including tight consumer credit, shortages of lots and labor and rising materials prices are hindering a more robust recovery, according to economists who participated in yesterday’s National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 2014 Spring Construction Forecast Webinar. “Housing needs an improved economy,” said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe, adding that the economy is expected to respond as payroll employment continues to grow and the unemployment rate slowly recedes from 6.7 percent in the first quarter of this year to 6.2 percent by the fourth quarter of 2015. Consumer confidence is back to pre-recession levels and the purchase of motor vehicles and home furnishings are on the rise, indicating that consumers are increasingly willing to buy big ticket items such as houses." Back to top FAST FACT I Ran for Bagpipes Sesame Street's Big Bird is 8 feet 2 inches tall. The world's largest desert is not the Sahara; it is the continent of Antarctica. (Antarctica is classified as a "cold desert.") Though dragonflies possess 6 legs like any other insect, they cannot walk. Bagpipes weren't invented in Scotland, but in ancient Persia. Big Ben doesn’t refer to a clock; it's actually the name for the bell inside that famous clock tower. Back to top Created by Grail Media, LLC For information visit www.homehintsenews.com Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner Elite Real Estate Pros (520) 836-6325 Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com

Casa Grande Home of the Week

338 San Marino Loop, Casa Grande, AZ

Mission Royale Family Subdivision

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Great Family Home located right across the street from the private water park in the Mission Royale Family Subdivision. This single story 3 bedroom home features a den & formal dining rooms along with great room floor plan with fireplace and built-in entertainment center, tile flooring with carpet in bedrooms, lovely kitchen with granite countertops, tile backsplash, and upgraded cabinetry, large laundry room with lots of cabinets, large master suite with french doors to back patio, 3 car tandem garage, large backyard with extended patio and exquisite landscaping with grass, this is a must see call Neal today!

 

Neal Buckner, Broker/Owner

Elite Real Estate Pros

(520) 836-6325

Email: info@eliterealestatepros.com