Katie Kosier

Limited-Service Realty Companies vs. Full-Service Realty Companies

General Musings

When I think full-service vs. limited-service, I automatically think of food: McDonald’s vs. Red Robin, Taco Bell vs. Macayo’s, Long John Silver’s vs Papadeaux’s. Limited-service would be the fast-food restaurants. I order my food in the drive-thru or at the counter a la carte, or I can choose a value-meal, and pay upfront. I can [...]

12 March 2007 Read the full article →

FSBO vs FSBUS

Glossary Posts

Just when you think you know the lingo, they decide to change it! However, in this case, I think it’s a good thing. Most people recognize the acronym FSBO as being short for “For Sale By Owner.” In the real estate industry, this phrase has been used for a very long time to differentiate between [...]

12 March 2007 Read the full article →

Mesa Waterpark @ Riverview

East Valley

Although Surprise was expecting to be the site for a revolutionary water park, in the end, Mesa has convinced the builder that their offer was a better fit. Currently, there are 3 water parks in the metropolitan Phoenix area (not including those which require a hotel-stay)… Waterworld Safari in North Phoenix, Big Surf in Tempe, [...]

6 March 2007 Read the full article →

Prasada Part 2

General Musings

Okay Surprise folks, as I said in my last posting on Prasada, we are beginning to hear which tenants will be moving in when Prasada begins catering to the community. Catholic Healthcare West, which owns St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, Chandler Regional Hospital, and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, will be building an outpatient facility (including [...]

6 March 2007 Read the full article →

Prasada: Arizona’s Largest Mall

General Musings

Prasada, an upcoming retail development which is THREE times the size of any mall project in the state is coming to Surprise. Westcor will be developing the new project projected to have 1,200 acres of retail space which will include an auto mall, shopping center, and big box retailers. The entire project, a total of [...]

27 February 2007 Read the full article →

“My House Is Listed, but No One’s Looking!”

General Musings

Does this quote put your thoughts into words? There are several possible factors that can affect the amount of activity your property receives. The first and most important thing is the list price. If your home is over-priced for the neighborhood, you may not receive many (if any) viewings. Make sure you have asked your [...]

17 February 2007 Read the full article →

Flu Season Is Still Upon Us!

General Musings

Here we are on February 14th, the season of romance, and many are still suffering from symptoms related to the flu! It seems that this flu season came in fairly quietly, but is refusing to make its exit in the same manner. As a former teacher, I enjoy going back into the classroom from time [...]

14 February 2007 Read the full article →

East-West Roadways for Surprise Area

Northwest Valley

I was really excited when I saw a headline to this effect on AZCentral.com recently. Those of us living in Surprise all share the same few roads to commute into town. Our direct-route choices are limited to Bell Road on the north end, Grand Avenue (aka US 60) which links to the south as well [...]

12 February 2007 Read the full article →

Bell Mar Neighborhood Shopping Plaza

Northwest Valley

On Friday, The Peoria Republic reported the ground-breaking for another new shopping/entertainment/professional office-space development. Bell Mar Neighborhood Shopping Plaza will be located at the intersection of Bell Road & Avenue of the Arts which also serves as the Eastern main entrance to Surprise (the 5th fastest-growing city in the US) via Bell Road. This 72,000 [...]

12 February 2007 Read the full article →

New Listing: La Crescenta Condominiums!

Listings

Many possibilities for this great condo! These have been in high-demand lately. This would make a great investment property. This end unit has 2 bedrooms (both with walk-in closets) & 2 full bathrooms with a private dining area just off the kitchen. Plus, it has an enclosed patio currently being used for a den. Just a [...]

9 February 2007 Read the full article →

New Listing in Villa de Paz: 10020 W. Roma Ave

Listings

This golf community home comes with real, green grass that you don’t have to mow! It is located in Laurelwood, a small subdivision of homes with its own community pool & covered play area. The HOA maintains the front yard of every home in this subdivision. It sits on a corner lot, right across from the pool & [...]

9 February 2007 Read the full article →