Real Estate Blog - January, 2018

Benefits of Living in Chandler AZ – Realtor Cathy Carter

Benefits of Living in Chandler AZ: Once a quiet farm town, Chandler has become one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. Today, more than to 250,000 people call Chandler home. Quality services, a diverse assortment of activities and events, and a commitment to building strong neighborhoods is part of what makes Chandler one of the most desirable communities to live in the Southwest. The area's strong technology and excellent educational facilities provide a comfortable lifestyle for individuals and families alike. In Chandler, everything you need is right around the corner which is a major perk. Need we also mention that the weather is always great because it’s Arizona. The neighborhoods in Chandler are beautiful and many offer scenic golf…

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Coming Up! 2018 Waste Management Phoenix Open – The Greatest Show on Grass

2018 Waste Management Phoenix Open – The Greatest Show on Grass!  

The Waste Management Phoenix Open, also known as the Phoenix Open, is a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour that’s held in late January/early February at the Tournament Players Club (TPC) of Scottsdale, Arizona. The event's relaxed atmosphere, raucous by the standards of professional golf (poor shots can receive boos if the hole is very easy by the PGA's standards and good shots are cheered loudly), has earned it the nickname “The Greatest Show on Grass.” One of the most popular events on the PGA Tour calendar, The Phoenix Open began 86 years ago in 1932 but was…

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5 Best Parks in Chandler Arizona - Cathy Carter REALTOR®

5 Best Parks in Chandler Arizona:  Known for its excellent park system and recreational facilities, Chandler's mission is to enhance the quality of life for all residents through diverse, innovative and affordable parks and leisure opportunities. A 2017 Playful City USA Community, Chandler earned the distinction for its innovative approach to "making play a priority" throughout the city with its many recreational amenities, parks, and aquatic centers.

CATHY CARTER, REALTOR® - Chandler Area Real Estate AZ - CALL TODAY! 480.459.8488

Parks in Chandler are broken down into four categories: regional (the largest), followed by community parks, neighborhood parks, and special use parks. The city has one regional park, Tumbleweed Park along with eleven…

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Chandler AZ Restaurants Perfect for Valentine's Day 2018 - REALTOR Cathy Carter

Chandler AZ Restaurants Perfect for Valentine's Day 2018!  Valentine's Day is just around the corner, which means that a lot of folks will be planning the perfect romantic dinner out with their sweetheart. V-Day is the perfect opportunity to let your romantic side shine, and who couldn't use a chance to celebrate love in their life a little more. If you’re not quite sure where to celebrate the year's biggest date night, we’ve got you covered with our list of the best places to go for a romantic Valentine's dinner in Chandler. 

Kai Restaurant

5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226
Phone number: (602) 385-5726

Located within the Wild Horse Resort, Kai is the only AAA Five Diamond/Forbes Five Star restaurant in Arizona. Kai features a menu…

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Chandler's West Alley BBQ + Smokehouse is Getting Raves Reviews - REALTOR® Cathy Carter

Chandler's West Alley BBQ + Smokehouse is Getting Raves Reviews!  There is a new barbecue joint in town and it's not your mama's barbecue, offering some of the best BBQ + smokehouse in Arizona. Located in downtown Chandler, West Alley BBQ + Smokehouse opened its doors in December of 2017 at Boston and Oregon streets, in the same building that houses Puro Cigar Bar. The original West Alley BBQ, located in Jackson, Tenn., consistently ranked as one of the best places eat, which says a lot since Tennessee is known for its BBQ.  West Alley in Chandler is the first spin-off location of the original restaurant, opened by a trio of southerners, including owner Bardo Brantley, director of operations Christian Brantley (Bardo’s son) and pit boss Jim Dandy.  

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5 Best School Districts in Arizona 2018 - REALTOR® Cathy Carter

5 Best School Districts in Arizona 2018:  Arizona is well known for its beautiful desert landscape, loads of sunshine and laid-back, desert lifestyle. However, what many people may not know about Arizona is that it's home to some highly-ranked school districts.  Niche, a website that analyzes dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews to produce comprehensive rankings, report cards, and profiles for every K-12 school, school district, college, and neighborhoods in the U.S came out with their list for 2018 Best School Districts in Arizona. Niche bases their rankings on academic and student life data, including state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more. Data…

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Arizona’s Top 5 High Schools Including Chandler AZ - REALTOR Cathy Carter

Arizona’s Top 5 High Schools Including Chandler AZ:  Arizona is home to many schools in the 2017 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings with Arizona BASIS schools taking all five spots. The rankings identify the top-performing public high schools at the national and state level and include published data on more than 22,000 schools. To be eligible for a state ranking, a school must be awarded a national gold, silver or bronze medal. The five top-ranked schools in Arizona include #1 BASIS Scottsdale, #2 BASIS Tucson North, #3 BASIS Oro Valley, #4 BASIS Peoria, #5 BASIS Chandler. 

CATHY CARTER, LICENSED REALTOR® SERVING Chandler and the Southeast Valley - CALL TODAY! 480.459.8488

BASIS Chandler was not the only school in Chandler to receive high…

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Closing Costs When Buying a Home in Chandler AZ - REALTOR Cathy Carter

Closing Costs When Buying a Home in Chandler AZ - REALTOR Cathy Carter:  If you are considering buying a home in Chandler or in the Southeast Valley, it is important to know what closing costs are and what costs to expect at closing or settlement. Closing costs are expenses over and above the price of the property in a real estate transaction. The most common closing cost is the down payment. In addition to making the down payment, there are other costs and fees associated with your home purchase.

CATHY CARTER, LICENSED REALTOR® SERVING Chandler and the Southeast Valley - CALL TODAY! 480.459.8488

Closing costs will include items such as loan origination fees, discount points, title searches, title insurance, taxes, appraisal fees, deed-recording…

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Things You Need To Know About Chandler - Call Realtor Cathy Carter

Things You Need To Know About Chandler - Call Realtor Cathy Carter

Whether you are coming from another state or looking to move from another part of the metro Phoenix area, the city of Chandler is an excellent place to work, raise a family, retire, and enjoy your life. Bordered to the north and west by Tempe, to the north by Mesa, to the west by Phoenix, to the south by the Gila River Indian Community, and to the east by Gilbert, Chandler boasts as strong technology base (Intel, Orbital ADK, Microchip Technology, NXP, PayPal, and others) and excellent schools, providing the foundation for a comfortable lifestyle for individuals and families alike.  

CATHY CARTER, LICENSED REALTOR® & Relocation Specialist - SERVING Chandler and the Southeast…

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Arizona Car Week - Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction 2018

Arizona Car Week - Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction 2018 (January 13th - 20th): Collector-car season is upon us and more than half-dozen car auctions will be rolling into Phoenix and Scottsdale this coming week. Scottsdale-based, Barrett-Jackson produces “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®,”  and for the last 46 years, automobile enthusiasts from around the world have congregated en masse to the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions, which have evolved into world-class “automotive lifestyle events.” The scale of Arizona Car Week is pretty spectacular!. More than 3,000 collector-cars will cross the auction block at this year's event, attracting large crowds and big money. Last year saw nearly $260 million in sales (according to…

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