Well-timed move sets couple on path to success
Timing really can be everything. For Sherman and Euphemia Weekes, the owners of Crest Premier Properties, it certainly was.
The couple immigrated from their Caribbean...
Most expensive home sold last month backs 18th hole at The Duke golf course
The most expensive home sold in Maricopa, 42323 W. Bravo Drive, Dec. 10 through Jan. 9 fetched $560,000 on Dec. 27.
This two-story home in...
Mobile home fetches $145,000 as least expensive sold during the month
The least expensive home sold in Maricopa, 45420 W. Hathaway Ave., Dec. 10 through Jan. 9 fetched $145,000 on Dec. 29.
This single-story mobile home...
Assistive animals tricky for landlords
Under the U.S. Fair Housing Act, there are two main categories of animals that qualify as assistive: emotional-support animals and service animals.
A service animal...
Is a golf course home for you?
Purchasing a home adjacent to a golf course has its advantages. In addition to a certain amount of prestige that comes with owning a...
2023: A guide to HOAs in Maricopa
If you are living in Maricopa as a renter or a homeowner, there is a good chance you live in a community with a...
’22 in review: Real estate market rode a wicked rollercoaster across city
In the past, describing the Maricopa real estate market in a few words was easy.
This past year was different, though, because the market made...
Hidden Valley home claims most expensive sale of year
While this massive home is not within city limits, it is dubbed as the priciest home sold in the Maricopa area in 2022, fetching...
’22 in review: Top Maricopa homes sold
According to Multiple Listing Service, 164 homes sold for more than $500,000 in Maricopa city limits in 2022.
It was a roller-coaster year for pricing,...
’22 in review: The rise of the apartments
The single-family home is king in Maricopa.
But a housing shift is beginning. More options are coming — in the short term and long term...
More people on the way? City’s largest apartment complex gets zoning OK
City Council unanimously approved two measures Tuesday that move what would be the city’s largest apartment community – 574 units – closer to reality.
The...
Villas at Stonegate Townhouses get P&Z nod
A 293-unit townhouse community that was continued once and then sent back to the developer for changes, received unanimous approval from the Planning &...
Buying a home? There are ways to bring down your mortgage payments
After hitting a rate of nearly 7.5 percent in November, it appears that mortgage rates might be softening as we head into 2023.
Most people...
Copa Flats first phase nearly full; Phase 2 leasing begins Jan. 18
The initial phase of the city’s first all-affordable housing apartment project is nearly filled, developer and manager Real Estate Equities said.
In an email to...
P&Z approves rezoning 308 acres for residential project
The Planning & Zoning commission on Monday unanimously approved a zoning map amendment for a 308-acre, single-family home development in the southeastern part of...
P&Z approves 456 new homes at Murphy & Farrell
The Planning & Zoning Commission on Monday unanimously approved the preliminary plat for 456 single-family homes at the southeastern corner of Murphy and Farrell...
Local Realtor pays for homeowner upgrades to facilitate sale for client
When it’s time to sell or invest in a home, Maricopans have a unique opportunity to benefit from using a local agent who is...
The Lakes home claims most expensive sold during previous month
The most expensive home sold in Maricopa Nov. 10 through Dec. 9 fetched $599,995 on Nov. 29.
This single-story home in The Lakes, 40698 W....
Desert Passage home was least expensive sold during previous month
The least expensive home sold Nov. 10 through Dec. 9 — with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths at 18495 N. Celis St. in Desert...
Copa Flats affordable apartments leasing quickly
Maricopa’s first all-affordable housing apartment project began leasing Dec. 22 and demand has been strong.
“We are doing well,” said community manager Yolanda Garcia. “Since...
Cortona’s 2nd phase to feature housing diversity
The city’s east side could become home to increased diverse housing with the coming of Phase 2 of the Cortona development.
Developer Emmerson Holdings, LLC,...
Readers poll: Coming of high-density housing creates dilemma for leaders
The train has left the station on explosive growth in Maricopa. Like it or not, it is coming at the city fast and will...
Upscale community planned for Seven Ranches
An upscale single-family-home community is in the works for the Seven Ranches area south of Honeycutt Road between Porter and White and Parker roads.
Sketch...
Retail space in Maricopa hard to find
What do Maricopans want more than anything?
More shopping and restaurants.
So why aren’t they getting them?
Among the reasons is there simply isn't enough retail space,...
Copa Flats to be 100% affordable housing
Copa Flats Apartments, the first community in the city that will feature 100% affordable housing, will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, the project...
City’s largest apartment project approved by P&Z
Just days after City Council approved the final plat for the city’s largest-ever apartment community, the Planning and Zoning Commission gave the OK to...
P&Z approves multi-family, ‘non-apartment style’ project on Edison
The Heritage District will become home to a small, multi-family residential project following Planning & Zoning Commission approvals Monday.
The commission approved site, landscape, photometric...
Selling a home in December can be difficult
Trying to sell your home in December has its challenges, especially if you are listing around the Christmas season. If you can, it is...
Least expensive home sold for nearly $48k below asking price
The least expensive home sold Oct. 10 through Nov. 9 — with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths at 43803 W. Wild Horse Trail —...
Golf course home most expensive sold during month
The most expensive home sold in Maricopa Oct. 10 through Nov. 9 fetched $685,000 on Oct. 18.
This two-story home in Rancho El Dorado has...