Your Source for Fountain Hills News and Real Estate Information: November 2012

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Enjoy Holiday Events in Fountain Hills!

Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us! Whether you need a little help getting into the seasonal spirit, or just want to find good family entertainment, you'll enjoy these upcoming events in Fountain Hills!

Start with the "Stroll in the Glow" in downtown Fountain Hills on December 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.!

Experience the visual feast of 60,000 holiday lights and ornaments decorating the Avenue of the Fountains. Stores will be open late, so you have plenty of opportunity to browse our unique retailers along the Avenue. There will be carolers, a tree lighting ceremony, and an appearance by Santa himself, so bring the kids!

The Fountain Hills Theater presents "Christmas Jukebox" November 30 through December 23! This popular, always-original show features holiday music selected by the audience. Enjoy wonderful holiday memories, and make terrific new ones as these timeless songs weave together in an engaging performance. Tickets to the show also make a great gift!

They are also presenting "Annie" from December 7 through December 23. The plucky Orphan Annie will warm your heart in this classic family favorite.

The Fountain Hills Community Chorus offers two holiday concerts, Sunday December 2 at 4:00 p.m. and Monday December 3 at 7:00 p.m. The rich, four-part harmony delivered by this 70-member choir will amaze you. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For more information, call #602-318-5693.

Looking for more to do? The Chamber of Commerce has a l ist of events you can explore!

If you are visiting Fountain Hills during the holidays, why not put a new Arizona home on your wish list? When you are are ready to enjoy the splendor of panoramic, desert views from your own home, I'll be happy to help you! Contact me today about home buying in Fountain Hills!

Wishing you all the best this holiday season,

Tina Nabers
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

AZ Home Building Trends Boost Fountain Hills Home Values

The drought is over for new home construction in Arizona! According to MetroStudyReport.com, new home construction in the greater Phoenix-Scottsdale area is up by 66% compared to last year. Builders have raised their new home asking prices by an average of $15,000 during a six-month period in 2012.

The strength in home building activity is good news for area employment, which has experienced a 5% gain in construction jobs during 2012, according to the Phoenix Business Journal. In turn, these jobs help boost our local economy, spurring car sales, retail purchases, and generating spending on dining and entertainment.

But what does new construction mean for home sellers in Fountain Hills? Is there any cause for concern when Arizona home buyers can choose between new construction and an existing home for sale?

Here's the good news: aside from the local economic benefits, new home construction also tends to boost overall home values in the area. This is because home appraisers are looking at the most recent sales in a given area for like-kind properties. It's certainly preferable to have your home compared to newly-built homes on the market, instead of compared to foreclosure sales.

In fact, the median list price for a Fountain Hills home is averaging $364,000, which is 33% higher than a year ago. The median sales price for a Fountain Hills home is $315,000, which is 49% higher than last year. Nothing to sneeze at!

While it's true that home buyers can be attracted to a newly-built home for the bells and whistles, an existing home that is well-maintained in a good location has nothing to fear. Location is often the biggest factor in a home buyer's decision. You simply can't replace some of our beautiful homes in Fountain Hills at today's construction costs! This is just one reason why expert real estate marketing makes the difference when you are selling your Fountain Hills home!

If you are thinking of selling your home, contact me for more information about our Fountain Hills real estate market. I can show you the latest sales trends in your neighborhood, and give you direction regarding the price and sales strategies that would best apply to your home. Because I have over 33 years of real estate experience, I can help you succeed no matter the season, or the market conditions!

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Hi, my name is Tina Nabers. Selling Real Estate in Fountain Hills is not a job for me, it's a lifestyle. I relocated with my family from Tempe, Arizona in 1973 and began working in what is now the oldest real estate office in Fountain Hills (Nabers Realty) in 1977. I have literally grown up in Fountain Hills since it began.

I am a full time Realtor and believe ongoing education is key to staying on top of the dynamics of the real estate industry. Besides taking the required 24 hours of education every 2 years, I like to take additional real estate classes to further expand my awareness of the changes occurring yearly in this industry. I currently hold the designations of Accredited Buyer Representative, Graduate of the Realtor Institute and have my e-Pro designation which is the National Association of Realtors Technology Certification Program.

With my dedication, knowledge and reliability, I have assisted hundreds of Buyers, Sellers, and Investors realizing their dream of owning real estate in Fountain Hills. I'm sure I can help you too! I know the market and the market trends, after all, I've lived thru a couple of them myself over the years! THIS IS THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE, WORK & PLAY. I know because I do!

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Nabers Property Management & Real Estate is a full service real estate company with over 30 years of experience serving the community of Fountain Hills, Arizona. Conveniently located in the center of town, we invite you to stop by our office and introduce yourself. We are members of the Scottsdale Association of Realtors, Arizona Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service.

Whether you are a first-time buyer, property owner or investor, long term tenant or a visitor looking for a seasonal rental, Nabers Property Management & Real Estate Company can assist you with all your real estate needs.

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Fountain Hills has been well known for its Fountain, its Great Fair, its Fountain Festival, its magnificent mountain views and very friendly people. Back in 1993 it was voted as one of the "50 Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family" and was featured on Oprah. After that review the community quickly became both a vacation Mecca as well as a place for permanent settlement. Accommodations from resort condos, bed & breakfasts and full service hotels have attracted vacationers as well as home hunters and investors. In the May, 2006 issue of the Phoenix Magazine's Annual "Best Places to Live" in the Valley, Fountain Hills was voted #1 out of 22 Valley communities!!

It was based on such issues as property tax rate, population, crime, school test scores and student-teacher ratios, park acreage and miles to Sky Harbor Airport, to name a few. When asked by visitors if Fountain Hills is a nice place to live we suggest they go to any local grocery or retail shop and at random, ask any shopper the same question. Obviously, residents will give the most objective answer and, as we can corroborate, we feel it is "one of the best places to raise a family", live, work and play.... Read more about Fountain Hills!