Heads up for shoppers—Phoenix Premium Outlets, 90 stores, Grand Opening started last week in Chandler, Arizona. You can check more online at www.premiumoutlets.com. Happy bargain hunting.
Locale:
Wild Horse Pass: I-10 to Exit 162. Call 480-639-1766 for more information.
TF
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Introducing the Matures!
News flash from the Matures (new name for Senior Citizens).
If you have children or grandchildren, you know they have a world of alpha letters that makes their own language. Boomers and Seniors are roaring back with a few acronyms of their own! Here are a few from the Arizona Republic, Week April 7, 2013, Search “Texting Codes Decoded” for more.
ATD At the doctors
BFF Best friend’s funeral
BTW Bring the wheelchair
CBM Covered by Medicare
CUATSC See you at the senior center
DWI Driving while incontinent
FWIW Forgot where I was
TF
If you have children or grandchildren, you know they have a world of alpha letters that makes their own language. Boomers and Seniors are roaring back with a few acronyms of their own! Here are a few from the Arizona Republic, Week April 7, 2013, Search “Texting Codes Decoded” for more.
ATD At the doctors
BFF Best friend’s funeral
BTW Bring the wheelchair
CBM Covered by Medicare
CUATSC See you at the senior center
DWI Driving while incontinent
FWIW Forgot where I was
TF
Monday, March 25, 2013
The Refinancing Window is Open!
Rising home prices in Phoenix are boosting equity in homes. For many people this creates an ideal climate in which to refinance. This is especially true for home owners who previously found themselves owing more than the value of their homes.
The good news is the market is turning the corner. While the rates are historically low, take advantage of this terrific timing and speak to your lender or mortgage broker.
-TF
The good news is the market is turning the corner. While the rates are historically low, take advantage of this terrific timing and speak to your lender or mortgage broker.
-TF
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Spring Training 2013
Spring training Cactus League is in full blast—all over the Valley of the Sun.
Email me to get your schedule today.
Games run through March 30.
Be sure to bring your sunscreen, hat and glasses.
Play ball!
Ted
Email me to get your schedule today.
Games run through March 30.
Be sure to bring your sunscreen, hat and glasses.
Play ball!
Ted
Good News for Canadian Buyers Looking for Financing
Harris BMO offers Canadians 15-year fixed rates-fixed or ARMs. They do jumbo loans for up to $2M. Check it out.
TF
TF
Monday, January 7, 2013
(623) 476-2491 • Ted@BirdieGolfHomes.com
Ted Friedman, DESIGNATED BROKER, REALTOR, SRES, ABR
Lana Friedman, REALTOR
WISHING YOU A HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!
We are often asked: "I Hear the Sales Office Has Been Raising Their Prices.
What Is Going On?"
The sales office has had many small price increases throughout the year. The most significant increase, with only about 120 homes left to sell, was on 12/14/12--an increase of $15,000 on Natura collection homes, $20,000 on Veritas collection homes and $25,000 on Vita collection homes.
"Is Shea Going to Build More Active Adult Homes Near Trilogy?"
Shea Homes has been looking in the Northwest Valley for more land to build another active adult neighborhood. If they get the parcel they want, it is possible they may build very close to Trilogy at Vistancia, hoping to open in late 2014 or early 2015.
"How Are Trilogy Resale Homes Doing?"
Resale homes are selling. If you have been waiting to put your home on the market, this could be the right time. For a complementary market analysis, or if you wish to discuss putting your home on the market, please contact us. Buyers, this is a great time to buy a resale home, especially compared to the new-builds. For example, as of 12/14/12, the base price on a new-build "Libertas" is $311,500 which includes leased solar. By comparison, the nicely upgraded "Libertas" we have on the market on a greenbelt, including furniture and furnishings, is being offered at $319,000. Buyers, please contact us to be your trusted guide to find the perfect home for you.
If you would like additional information, or have other questions for us, please email Ted@BirdieGolfHomes.com, call 623-476-2491, or text 623-986-0987.
13 Resale Homes Sold in Trilogy in December 2012
Model Address Special Features Sq.Ft. List Price Sold Price
Days On Market COE
FLORA
28590 N. 123rd LN
Short Sale
1635 s.f.
$185,000
$185,000
73
12/21/12
FLORA
13055 W. MINE TRL
1635
$245,000
$240,000
43
12/28/12
FLORA
12902 W. MAYBERRY TRL
Solar
1635
$270,000
$265,000
37
12/13/12
MONTIS
12710 W. JASMINE TRL
1682
$218,000
$205,000
63
12/10/12
SIDUS
29942 N. 129th GLEN
Exterior Fireplace, Mtn View, Wash Lot, Heated Pool, Solar
1774
$379,000
$367,000
208
12/28/12
SUSCITO
28848 N. 126th LN
3 Bedrooms + Den, Fireplace
2129
$315,900
$303,000
356
12/03/12
SERENITAS
27812 N. 130th DR
2111
$317,000
$300,000
266
12/21/12
SERENITAS
27603 N. Makena Pl
Corner Lot, Golf Course Lot
2111
$365,000
$358,000
121
12/17/12
CIVITAS
27114 N. 130th GLEN
Built-in BBQ, Mountain View, Wall Behind
2193
$342,900
$337,000
325
12/11/12
CIVITAS
28945 N. 127th LN
Pool
2193
$383,500
$366,000
48
12/20/12
AURORA
27655 N. 125th DR
Foreclosure, 3-Car Garage, Bonus Room, Fire Pit, Built-in BBQ & Golf Course Lot
2610
$415,150
$346,500
81
12/27/12
STELLARE
12444 W. BENT TREE DR
Built-in BBQ, Spa
2977
$399,900
$399,000
32
12/18/12
STELLARE
27853 N. 130th DR
Fire Pit, Spa, Wash Lot, Mountain View, Golf Course View
3096
$529,000
$520,000
840
2/28/12
12 Re-Sale Homes Under Contract (as of 1/1/13)
• 1 Under Contract - taking backups (UCB)
◦ 1 Libertas on the golf course
• 10 Pending
◦ 2 Montis
▪ 1 with heated pool & built-in BBQ
◦ 3 Libertas
◦ 1 Nice with solar on the wash
◦ 1 Serenitas with a casita, built-in BBQ, firepit & mountain view
◦ 1 Genova with solar
◦ 2 Civitas
▪ 1 on the golf course on the water with pool
▪ 1 with a mountain view & built-in BBQ
81 Active Resale Homes in Trilogy (as of 1/1/13)
• 2 Luna
◦ 1 with no neighbor behind, furniture & furnishings included
• 4 Rivas
◦ 1 with a heated pool & spa, backs to a wall
• 8 Flora
◦ 1 forclosure
◦ 2 with exterior fireplace & built-in BBQ
◦ 1 with a fire pit
• 9 Montis
◦ 1 forclosure
◦ 1 with a pool
• 1 Sidus
• 1 Solis
• 12 Libertas
◦ 1 on a greenbelt, furniture & furnishings included
◦ 4 on the golf course with fireplace
▪ 1 with heated pool & spa
◦ 3 with a casita
▪ 2 with wall behind
▪ 1 with solar
◦ 1 with a heated pool & spa
• 1 Novus on the golf course
• 11 Serenitas
◦ 7 with a casita
▪ 1 with a spa & heated pool
▪ 1 on the wash
▪ 2 with a spa
◦ 1 with pool
◦ 1 with a firepit on the wash
• 1 Cadiz with wall behind
• 12 Civitas
◦ 2 on the golf course
◦ 2 on a wash
• 3 Accredo
◦ 1 with golf course views & a bonus room
◦ 1 on a wash
• 5 Aurora
◦ 5 with bonus rooms
▪ 3 with a pool
▪ 1 on the golf course
▪ 1 with a spa
▪ 1 on a wash
• 5 Spiritus
◦ 2 with a casita
▪ 1 with pool
▪ 1 with 4 bedrooms
◦ 1 on the golf course
◦ 1 with a bonus/wine room
• 1 Vesta with a heated pool
• 4 Stellare
◦ 1 heated pool & spa on the golf course
Trilogy New Home Sales
If you would like any more specific information
regarding these or any other homes please contact us at:
Ted@BirdieGolfHomes.com
call (623) 476-2491 or text (623) 986-0987
_________________________
Enjoy Ted's blog:
Trilogy at Vistancia is a gated 55+ community with fabulous five-star-resort-style amenities.
WISHING YOU A HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!
We are often asked: "I Hear the Sales Office Has Been Raising Their Prices.
What Is Going On?"
The sales office has had many small price increases throughout the year. The most significant increase, with only about 120 homes left to sell, was on 12/14/12--an increase of $15,000 on Natura collection homes, $20,000 on Veritas collection homes and $25,000 on Vita collection homes.
"Is Shea Going to Build More Active Adult Homes Near Trilogy?"
Shea Homes has been looking in the Northwest Valley for more land to build another active adult neighborhood. If they get the parcel they want, it is possible they may build very close to Trilogy at Vistancia, hoping to open in late 2014 or early 2015.
"How Are Trilogy Resale Homes Doing?"
Resale homes are selling. If you have been waiting to put your home on the market, this could be the right time. For a complementary market analysis, or if you wish to discuss putting your home on the market, please contact us. Buyers, this is a great time to buy a resale home, especially compared to the new-builds. For example, as of 12/14/12, the base price on a new-build "Libertas" is $311,500 which includes leased solar. By comparison, the nicely upgraded "Libertas" we have on the market on a greenbelt, including furniture and furnishings, is being offered at $319,000. Buyers, please contact us to be your trusted guide to find the perfect home for you.
If you would like additional information, or have other questions for us, please email Ted@BirdieGolfHomes.com, call 623-476-2491, or text 623-986-0987.
13 Resale Homes Sold in Trilogy in December 2012
Model Address Special Features Sq.Ft. List Price Sold Price
Days On Market COE
FLORA
28590 N. 123rd LN
Short Sale
1635 s.f.
$185,000
$185,000
73
12/21/12
FLORA
13055 W. MINE TRL
1635
$245,000
$240,000
43
12/28/12
FLORA
12902 W. MAYBERRY TRL
Solar
1635
$270,000
$265,000
37
12/13/12
MONTIS
12710 W. JASMINE TRL
1682
$218,000
$205,000
63
12/10/12
SIDUS
29942 N. 129th GLEN
Exterior Fireplace, Mtn View, Wash Lot, Heated Pool, Solar
1774
$379,000
$367,000
208
12/28/12
SUSCITO
28848 N. 126th LN
3 Bedrooms + Den, Fireplace
2129
$315,900
$303,000
356
12/03/12
SERENITAS
27812 N. 130th DR
2111
$317,000
$300,000
266
12/21/12
SERENITAS
27603 N. Makena Pl
Corner Lot, Golf Course Lot
2111
$365,000
$358,000
121
12/17/12
CIVITAS
27114 N. 130th GLEN
Built-in BBQ, Mountain View, Wall Behind
2193
$342,900
$337,000
325
12/11/12
CIVITAS
28945 N. 127th LN
Pool
2193
$383,500
$366,000
48
12/20/12
AURORA
27655 N. 125th DR
Foreclosure, 3-Car Garage, Bonus Room, Fire Pit, Built-in BBQ & Golf Course Lot
2610
$415,150
$346,500
81
12/27/12
STELLARE
12444 W. BENT TREE DR
Built-in BBQ, Spa
2977
$399,900
$399,000
32
12/18/12
STELLARE
27853 N. 130th DR
Fire Pit, Spa, Wash Lot, Mountain View, Golf Course View
3096
$529,000
$520,000
840
2/28/12
12 Re-Sale Homes Under Contract (as of 1/1/13)
• 1 Under Contract - taking backups (UCB)
◦ 1 Libertas on the golf course
• 10 Pending
◦ 2 Montis
▪ 1 with heated pool & built-in BBQ
◦ 3 Libertas
◦ 1 Nice with solar on the wash
◦ 1 Serenitas with a casita, built-in BBQ, firepit & mountain view
◦ 1 Genova with solar
◦ 2 Civitas
▪ 1 on the golf course on the water with pool
▪ 1 with a mountain view & built-in BBQ
81 Active Resale Homes in Trilogy (as of 1/1/13)
• 2 Luna
◦ 1 with no neighbor behind, furniture & furnishings included
• 4 Rivas
◦ 1 with a heated pool & spa, backs to a wall
• 8 Flora
◦ 1 forclosure
◦ 2 with exterior fireplace & built-in BBQ
◦ 1 with a fire pit
• 9 Montis
◦ 1 forclosure
◦ 1 with a pool
• 1 Sidus
• 1 Solis
• 12 Libertas
◦ 1 on a greenbelt, furniture & furnishings included
◦ 4 on the golf course with fireplace
▪ 1 with heated pool & spa
◦ 3 with a casita
▪ 2 with wall behind
▪ 1 with solar
◦ 1 with a heated pool & spa
• 1 Novus on the golf course
• 11 Serenitas
◦ 7 with a casita
▪ 1 with a spa & heated pool
▪ 1 on the wash
▪ 2 with a spa
◦ 1 with pool
◦ 1 with a firepit on the wash
• 1 Cadiz with wall behind
• 12 Civitas
◦ 2 on the golf course
◦ 2 on a wash
• 3 Accredo
◦ 1 with golf course views & a bonus room
◦ 1 on a wash
• 5 Aurora
◦ 5 with bonus rooms
▪ 3 with a pool
▪ 1 on the golf course
▪ 1 with a spa
▪ 1 on a wash
• 5 Spiritus
◦ 2 with a casita
▪ 1 with pool
▪ 1 with 4 bedrooms
◦ 1 on the golf course
◦ 1 with a bonus/wine room
• 1 Vesta with a heated pool
• 4 Stellare
◦ 1 heated pool & spa on the golf course
Trilogy New Home Sales
- 5 Net Sales in December
- 139 Net Sales year to date
- 1 Designer Home currently listed in the MLS
- Verde Vista with an elevator & guest quarters
- 1 Designer Home pending
- Approximately 123 home sites remaining including six Designer Homes under construction.
- A new model, Sorrento, is under construction on Lot 1962 in C9. It is 2259 SF, 2BR/2.5BA with 9' ceilings & can be built on a Natura or a Veritas lot.
If you would like any more specific information
regarding these or any other homes please contact us at:
Ted@BirdieGolfHomes.com
call (623) 476-2491 or text (623) 986-0987
_________________________
Enjoy Ted's blog:
Trilogy at Vistancia is a gated 55+ community with fabulous five-star-resort-style amenities.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Sellers Advice-Price Your Home Right
Price Your Home Right for whom?
People often think selling a home is free. In fact, successful sellers must have a budget for marketing their home.
This is the most asked question by clients: "How do I price my home?" The answer will be different and situational.
-What's your motivation? Newly divorced, widow/widower, downsizing, upsizing, job transfer, relocation or closer to family?
-This will vary if the home in a custom-built area or a master-planned community of non-custom homes.
People often think selling a home is free. In fact, successful sellers must have a budget for marketing their home.
This is the most asked question by clients: "How do I price my home?" The answer will be different and situational.
-What's your motivation? Newly divorced, widow/widower, downsizing, upsizing, job transfer, relocation or closer to family?
-This will vary if the home in a custom-built area or a master-planned community of non-custom homes.
- Play up what is special about your property.
- Determine who is your target audience?
- Once you discuss this with your agent, be sure there is targeted outreach.
People make judgments about furniture
Be sure your furniture is well placed and in good condition with accessories.
Items to consider:
-You may require professional staging—Ask me about staging tips. This process may actually remove items to open rooms to appear more spacious.
-Paint using calm, complimentary tones.
-Accessorize with plants and mirrors.
-Provide a fresh door mat.
-Keep kitchen sink clean and clear.
-Wash windows inside and out.
-Toilets flushed.
-Carpets cleaned.
-Improve grout condition.
-Kitchen counters free of clutter.
-Carpets cleaned.
-Improve grout condition.
-Kitchen counters free of clutter.
Immaculately white-glove clean on all surfaces
-Light bulbs replaced
-Cooking and pet odors are a big turn off for prospects.
-Garage is part of the house: Must be neat and clean
-Put extraneous items in storage
-Give it away.
Have a pet strategy like animal daycare:
Have a pet strategy like animal daycare:
-Fragrance vs. odor—Avoid fragrances that may be offensive.
-People have allergies to them.
-Use spray fresheners sparingly.
Great curb appeal makes you memorable and forms that hard-to-shake first impression.
It is PULL marketing attracting people who will put you on their top property list.
- Landscaping well maintained, creative architectural plan
- Lighting
- Manicured yard
- Exposure on the lot—north/south is the most popular. It depends on where people come from. Canadians have different preferences than Europeans, for example.
- What can you mask on your lot if there are obstacles like traffic, proximity to other homes.
- For example, fountains are a useful way to add ambiance while minimizing street noise. Trellises with rich vines can cover a bleak wall.
- Clean garage entry door.
Consider what you see first when entering from the front door.
- Clutter impairs ability to imagine their things in the space.
- Colors, accent colors are personal preferences. However, busy designs and loud colors are off putting to some people.
- Neutral tones are benign.
- Put prescription medications and valuables in safe deposit box.
- Consider having hard wrapped candy, not messy chocolate!
- Bottled water is courteous.
- Use a guest book—if people don't have a business card
- Fish bowl drawing for a report or download.
- Provide an inexpensive away with a photo of your property on a book mark.This makes you memorable especially when prospects see many places.
Consider these Resources for inexpensive touches and accessories:
-Pier 1
-World Market
It's up to us to position your property as the best value and deal—We work as a team to accomplish that and sell your home.
Regards,
Ted
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