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The other selling point of Chandler, Maes says, is the “excellent” school system that is known for excellent academics and sports programs. Although she is hesitant to make a lot of predictions about what the future may bring, Maes says right now is defi nitely a great time to purchase a home. “There are a lot of nice homes to choose from out there and interest rates are still very low,” she says. “Prices may still go down a little here and there, but it all depends on the area. Looking at sales in the past year, price per square foot has gone down about 11 percent; but on the other hand, in some areas in Chandler prices have actually gone up. I do think the market is going to hold soon, especially with the new Intel fab opening in 2013. That will bring more people to Chandler, and they all need a place to live.”
Retirees, snowbirds boost buying Most of the buyers Maes currently works with
are investors and visitors from out of town who are looking for a vacation home or a home in which to retire.
“My clients are looking for gated communities, because they are not here full time, that are also close to amenities, golf courses and privacy,” she adds. “We’ve been looking at homes from $500,000 and up, and we have missed out on many homes in that price range due to multiple offers, but the $120,000 to $175,000 price range is also very popular with the investors and a lot of Canadian buyers looking to pay cash for a vacation home.”
Speaking of prices, Maes says for those putting their homes up for sale, don’t be greedy when it comes to how much is wanted for it.
“Listen to your Realtor when it comes to pricing. If you price your home too high in the beginning, I guarantee you will have to do a price reduction, and it will just extend the time your home is on the market.”
SanTan Sun Chronicles
Chandler Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit received grant funding from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to purchase phlebotomy supplies, vital in the collection of blood evidence for prosecution of DUI. Info:
www.chandlerpd.com.
Vicki Nyemchek, a professional dancer at Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Chandler partnered with Dr. Clyde Mendonca, a nephrologist and internist from Tempe to win the Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical centers’ third annual Dancing with the Docs competition People’s Choice Award. Also competing were Dr. Rohit Sud of Chandler and Tracy Marinas, who presented their interpretation of a Bollywood-style dance in traditional Indian costumes. A portion of the event’s proceeds benefits Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical center’s Office of Continuing Medical Education. The Chandler Education Foundation hosted the event’s silent auction. Info:
www.DancingWithTheDocs.com
Jo Sheeler and Scott Hendrickson of Chandler are among the top 47 MAX platelet donors honored recently at the United Blood Services Silent Heroes event. Awards were given to the 47 most
frequent donors, each of whom gave platelets 22 to 24 times last year to cumulatively provide almost 1,100 life-saving transfusions for Arizona patients. Info:
www.UnitedBloodServicesAZ.org.
Boys & Girls Club of the East Valley, Compadre Branch of Chandler is the recipient of the Good Neighbor Award for promoting or impacting services provided by the Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter. The organization supports Red Cross training for children in kindergarten through sixth grade, providing space for the Red Cross to teach children about first aid and home fire safety. Info:
www.arizonaredcross.org.
Benjamin Franklin, The Punctual Plumber helped sponsor a pizza eating contest at Flancer’s Pizza in Gilbert which raised $33,000 for the Wounded Warriors Project, to help injured service men and women. The plumbing company also donates monthly to Gabriel’s Angels and supports Rosie on the House, Habitat for Humanity home, SARRC and others. Info: 480-812-1855,
www.benfranklinplumbingaz.com.
Maes says she enjoys working in the community that has been her home for 11 years. As a way of giving thanks, she donates part of every commission to charity.
“I’ve always given back and donated to different things in the community, but late last year I wanted to make a bigger commitment and decided to donate 20 percent of my commission,” she says. “I thought it would be a great way for nonprofi t organizations, school clubs, churches and charities to raise money. I’ve had and have kids in school and in sports, and it’s hard to raise money for everything.”
West USA Realty is located at 4505 E. Chandler Blvd, Suite 200, in Ahwatukee. For more call 480-226-6025, email
carrie.maes@
cox.net or visit
www.CarrieMaes.com.
Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at
Alison@SanTanSun.com.
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