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Justin Rollins

Chandler Weekly Real Estate Report( November 21st)

Here is the weekly report for activity in the Chandler Real Estate market according to the MLS.

This information is provided directly from our local MLS. Please feel free to check back often for the most accurate and updated information. If you'd like a more detailed report for a certain neighborhood in Chandler, click HERE.

Chandler Real Estate Statistics 11/14-11/21/2008

Average List Price: $355,833

Active Listings: 2,150

New Listings: 542

Pending: 218

Sold: 236

Average Sold Price: $253,572

Please click HERE if would like a more detailed report on home sales and/or prices in Chandler.

Thanks for visiting my blog. You can reach me at 602.714.1012 or justin@justinrollins.com.

Ahwatukee Festival Of Lights!!!

One of my favorite things about Ahwatukee is the Festival of Lights. If you've never seen the lights that line Chandler Boulevard, it's a must see. For a stretch of about 2 miles we decorate all of the cactus and trees with white lights and it really is beautiful. pic

There has been talk in the last couple of years about not putting up the lights anymore, because unfortunately a few bad apples keep spoiling it for everyone else. Last year, the generators were stolen a number of times.

Not only is the display of lights awesome there are a ton of great activities. They include:

A kick off Party, Hayrides, and more.

We are always looking for volunteers or would like more information about the festival of lights, Please click here

Thanks for visiting my blog. You can reach me at 602.714.1012 or mail info@justinrollins.com.

New FHA Loan Limits

Thanks for visiting my blog. Just wanted to give you a market update on the new FHA Loan Limits..

FYI...

2009 FHA Loan Limits

Effective November 14, 2008, FHA loan limits are calculated at 115% of the area median sales price. For 1-unit, the FHA floor remains at $271,050 and the ceiling is now calculated at 150% of the conventional floor, or $625,500.

2009 Fannie Mae Conventional Loan Limits

One Unit $417,000

Two Units $533,850

Three Units $645,300

Four Units $801,950

If you have any questions please give us a call at 602.714.1012. We can refer you to a fantastic lender that we work with who can answer any and all of your questions.

Best Places to Raise Kids 2009

Business week published a list of the best places to raise your kids and I'm proud to say Gilbert, Arizona made the list!! They went state by state and only towns with over 50,000 people and a median family income of 40-100,000 qualified. They looked at things like school performance, crime rate, museums, etc. They relied most heavily on school performance and safety.

Yea Gilbert!!!!

Population: 152,529

Median household income: $89,031

Our fast-growing town of Gilbert has a skate park, a movie theater, and Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, which draws 200 species of birds just to name a few of the perks about raising a family in Gilbert! Some of the other towns making the cut?? Anchorage, Alaska, Huntsville, Alabama. To read the full story, click here.

Ahwa-turkey Bowl

I know you're probably asking yourself what in the world "Ahwa-Turkey is! This is 5th annual Ahwa-Turkey Stomp Car & Craft Show. It promises a great day of family fun with food, games, beer garden, live music, santa pictures & more. Oh, and don't forget Turkey Bowling. I think you have to go just to find out what Turkey bowling is...

Date: Saturday Nov. 22nd

Time: 11:00-6:00 PM.

Where: Ahwatukee Park 4700 E. Warner Rd.

Admittance is non-perishable food items, frozen turkey, or new/unwrapped toys.

They will also be accepting donations that day for Toys for Tots & St. Mary's Food Bank.