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The Benefits of Living in Gilbert AZ - REALTOR Cathy Carter

An affluent and welcoming community, the town of Gilbert is located in the Phoenix Southeast Valley in Maricopa County, AZ. Gilbert is a family-friendly town with great schools, low crime, and has experienced much growth in the last several years, which is expected to continue. Gilbert is a great place to live and boasts numerous accolades, including one of America’s Top 20 Thriving Cities, Best Place to Live in the U.S., a Top Place in the Nation to Live and Learn, Best Place to Raise a Family in Arizona, Best Phoenix Suburb, a Best Places for Job Seekers in Arizona, and the 2nd Safest City in the U.S, just to name a few!  It’s no wonder why so many people want to live and do business in Gilbert.

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Why I highly recommend The Mike Certo Team with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.

As a professional REALTOR® serving Chandler, AZ, and the surrounding Southeast Valley, I highly recommend the Mike Certo Team with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. They are very professional, have excellent communication skills, and are well-educated within the finance industry.  What I especially like about the Certo Team is that they are readily available to answer any questions my clients may have. They provide cell phones and even answer on weekends. The team stays in contact weekly with loan status updates and they work well with all parties involved in the transaction, which ensures a smooth and easy closing. 

For the past 13 years, The Certo Team has been one of the area's top mortgage consultants. Their commitment to customer…

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It is important to have a Professional Real Estate Agent - Cathy Carter

With so much real estate information readily available online, it’s no wonder that many folks might ask “Why should I hire a real estate agent?" Buyers and sellers may look to save money during a real estate transaction by not employing the services of a professional real estate agent. However, by going through this complicated process solo, many buyers/sellers end up not saving as much money as they’d hoped for in the long run.

CATHY CARTER, LICENSED REALTOR® – SERVING Chandler AND THE Surrounding SOUTHEAST VALLEY - CALL TODAY! 480.459.8488 

Whether you're considering buying a home in Chandler or the surrounding area or selling your existing one, it will involve negotiating a complex transaction with many steps and potential pitfalls that could…

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Wind Drift Homes for Sale Gilbert AZ - REALTOR Cathy Carter

Wind Drift Homes for Sale Gilbert Arizona

Wind Drift is a master-planned community located northwest of North Val Vista Road and East Elliot Road in Gilbert, AZ. Developed between 1987 - 1998, Wind Drift is comprised of approximately 630 single-family homes situated in eight different subdivisions, four of which include waterfront homes. The master-plan offers a variety of homes from starter residences to semi-custom homes boasting waterfront views. Homes offer three to five bedrooms and range in size from approximately 1,100 Sq.ft. to 3,115 Sq.ft. of living space. Wind Drift homes are priced from around $245,000 to $345,000. The zip code for Wind Drift real estate Gilbert AZ is 85234.

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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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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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Happy Memorial Day Weekend from your Remax Realtor Cathy Carter!

Make this Memorial Day Weekend Safe and Memorable

Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial kickoff of summer, with thousands of Americans taking the opportunity to travel for the long weekend. Whether you are going to a barbecue across town, or you are moving into your new home over the holiday, it's important to make safety a top priority. AAA notes that more than 37.2 million Americans will be traveling over the Memorial Day holiday, which is the highest number of travelers predicted over this holiday weekend since 2005. The surge in car travel is a direct result of the lower fuel costs. Currently, the national average cost for a gallon of gas is $2.66 — a $1.00 decrease from this same time last year! 

While this is great news for drivers and…

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