It happens every summer (here's the 2005 post)... some "parent" FORGETS THEIR KID IS IN THE CAR and leaves them there to roast. On Thursday, it was 108 degrees when Kyle Brown forgot his THREE MONTH OLD daughter and left her in his SUV for ALMOST TWO HOURS. Do you know how hot it gets in a car when it's 108 outside? Imagine being strapped in a car seat, parked in the sun, windows rolled … [Read more...]
Ask The Agents: Where are the Good Schools?
by on June 29, 2007
From an actual email:. . . Do you have any information on which schools and which school districts are the best in Chandler or Gilbert or any other nearby areas? . . .On the surface, this sounds like an easy question to answer. But if you kick back and ponder it a moment, it's really not a simple answer.First, a licensed real estate agent has to be extremely careful to avoid steering, which … [Read more...]
Gilbert Real Estate: Secondary Property Tax Rates Unchanged
by on June 27, 2007
The Gilbert Town Council voted on June 19 to leave secondary property tax rates unchanged. The current rate of $1.15 per $100 of secondary assessed value has been in place since 2002, and will remain unchanged through at least fiscal year 2007 - 2008.The astronomical home value appreciation Gilbert saw in 2005 and 2006 has resulted in significant increases in assessed value. My … [Read more...]
East Valley Fourth of July Festivities
by on June 26, 2007
IMPORTANT! Click here if you are looking for Phoenix fireworks shows for 2011. All across the country, cities and towns will be having picnics, concerts and of course fireworks displays to celebrate Independence Day this July 4th.Here is a list of towns in the Phoenix East Valley, with as much info as I could find...Gilbert:Gilbert’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration starts at 5 … [Read more...]
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