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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. 

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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.

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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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Why Chandler AZ Home Sellers Need a Good Real Estate Agent By Their Side

Why Chandler AZ Home Sellers Need a Good Real Estate Agent By Their Side: Many folks attempt to go it alone when it comes time to selling their Chandler home (a.k.a. FSBO), without the benefits of having an experienced, market-savvy real estate agent like Cathy Carter, Licensed REALTOR, by their side. Yes, having an agent will cost you a small percentage of your home sale, but it can cost you a lot more in the long run without an agent and a lot more headache to boot. If you are currently thinking about selling your Chandler AZ home, here are a few good reasons why you may want to consider hiring Cathy Carter, Licensed REALTOR before embarking on the home selling journey on your own.

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Amazing Chandler Schools & Chandler AZ Real Estate

Amazing Chandler Schools & Chandler AZ Real Estate! One of the many benefits of living in the vibrant city of Chandler and investing in Chandler AZ real estate is Chandler’s top performing schools. The quality of a school district is often a top factor for parents considering where to live. Strong school systems attract new residents and help their cities prosper and Chandler is no exception. Several excellent public school districts serve the residents of Chandler. You can also find charter schools and several institutions of higher learning within or in close proximity. Most of the city of Chandler is served by the highly acclaimed, A-rated Chandler Unified School District (CUSD). The school district serves more than 44,500 students, grades K-12 and…

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Vasaro Chandler AZ Homes for Sale and Real Estate

Vasaro Chandler AZ Homes for Sale and Real Estate

The exclusive, gated master-planned community of Vasaro is one of the most highly sought after communities in Chandler, located just north of Riggs Road, between Lindsay Road and Val Vista Road. Developed from 2004 to the present, Vasaro is represented by several notable builders, including Forte Homes, Alexander Custom, Ferraro Construction, Infinity Custom Homes, Alden Custom Homes, Arizona Pure Custom, AZ Sunset Ind Builders, Bender Brothers, Casa Rica Development, Destiny Custom Homes, Ferraro Construction, and several others. The community is comprised of approximately 126 exquisite, single and two-story single-family estate homes ranging in size from 3,275 Sq.ft. to over 6,650 Sq.ft. of living…

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Old Stone Ranch Chandler Homes for Sale and Real Estate

Old Stone Ranch Chandler Homes for Sale and Real Estate  

The desirable, family-friendly community of Old Stone Ranch is located on Ocotillo Road, west of Lindsay Road, in Chandler, AZ. Old Stone Ranch was developed by Shea Homes between 2005-2012 and is comprised of approximately 325 single and two-story, single-family homes ranging in size from about 1,725 Sq.ft.to 4,846 Sq.ft. of living space. The community offers a variety of open and spacious floor plans with three to six bedrooms and up to a three-car garage. Residents enjoy several community parks, walking paths, basketball courts, three lakes, an impressive water feature, plenty of open green space, and children's play areas and ramadas situated throughout the community. Many of the homes…

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Country Cove Homes for Sale in Chandler AZ | Cathy Carter REALTOR

Country Cove Homes for sale in Chandler AZ

The desirable residential community of Country Cove is located about a half-mile north of Pecos Road on Gilbert Road in Chandler, AZ. Developed by SRC Homes in two phases, the first phase of Country Cove was built between 2000 - 2006 and the second phase between 2012 – 2014. The subdivision is comprised of all single story, single-family homes offering three to six bedrooms and up to a 3-car garage. Homes range in size from around 1,600 Sq.ft. to 3,517 Sq.ft. of living space and include a median price of around $400K. Many of the homes feature spacious and open split floor plans and come with impressive design features and upgrades such as stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, large kitchen…

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Andersen Springs Chandler AZ Real Estate

Andersen Springs Chandler AZ Real Estate 

Welcome to Andersen Springs Chandler AZ real estate! The family-oriented community of Andersen Springs is located between W. Ray Road and W. Chandler Blvd. and between N. Dobson and N. Alma School Road in Chandler, AZ. The neighborhood offers a wide range of residential options including condos, townhomes, and single and two-story single-family homes. Buyers will find a variety of two to four bedroom floor plans ranging in size from around 900 Sq.ft. (condos) to nearly 3,000 Sq.ft.(single-family homes and townhomes) of living space. The Pueblo at Andersen Springs offers spacious townhomes with up to four bedrooms and over 2,800 Sq.ft of living space. Residents enjoy two lakes, acres of greenbelt, children’s…

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