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To rent or own: Are apartments the answer?

More apartments will be available in Maricopa this year. Oasis at the Wells started the ball rolling when it opened in 2021, offering 120 units. This...

3-year trend in dropping home prices likely to end

Phoenix-area home prices should level off soon, if the current trends continue. A new report from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University shows price drops slowing and likely to come to an end after about three years of falling.

Maricopa Properties fined civil penalty of $12,000

A local real estate business forced to close its doors in April after an audit revealed a misuse of funds was ordered last month...
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City assumes control of Seven Ranches Water District

The Seven Ranches Domestic Water Improvement District and the City of Maricopa have announced an agreement in which the city will take over operational...

Getting a commercial real estate loan

Commercial real estate loan rates are based upon various factors, and you need to know them in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises along the way.

Housing permits boom in March

The city of Maricopa witnessed growth in the local housing market in March as the number of permits for new single-family construction increased significantly over last month.


Kelly Ranches

K Hovnanian Homes to be builder at Kelly Ranches

New Jersey-based K Hovnanian Homes is in the process of purchasing the Kelly Ranches property at the southeast corner of Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway and...

Council approves final plat for Hogenes Farms Phases 1 & 2 

The City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the subdivision final plat for the initial two phases of the Hogenes Farms housing development.  The six parcels,...

Golf-course home nets $500K more than prior sale

The most expensive home sold July 10 through Aug. 9 was a four-bedroom home at 22024 N. Balboa Drive in Rancho El Dorado. It...

Homes sold out at The Lakes

For the past two or three weeks, Bryan Weese, sales associate for Meritage Homes in Maricopa, said he has handed out a lot of...

Rental least expensive home sold

The least expensive home sold in Maricopa from Dec. 16 to Jan. 15 was a three-bedroom in Sorrento that last sold at the end...

Fast wall fix-ups perfect for fall

Suddenly, those undecorated walls that you were too busy to notice this past summer cry out for color and pizzazz -- especially if you're dealing with economy-induced stress.

Meritage looking to future, building green homes

In 2007 Americans saw the beginnings of the housing crisis. Too many houses with too many bad loans created a hardship from which America...

Pricing your home to sell

Do you keep your eye on the real estate market? Do you notice real estate ads and how many “For Sale” signs are in...
Hidden Valley Ranch

Deal for 1,160 acres foresees 3,600 homes in Hidden Valley

A Scottsdale land acquisition company has purchased 1,160 acres in Hidden Valley for $11.6 million and intends to sell it to one or more...

Adjustable rate versus fixed rate mortgages

When you are buying a home, you will probably need a mortgage to finalize the purchase of the house you have chosen.
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City dreams about the future: multi-use stadium, light rail and a ‘ring road’

For Maricopans who share a grand vision for their growing city, Thursday’s city planning session was like Christmas, a birthday and Mardi Gras rolled...

Making Home Affordable program FAQs

Making Home Affordable offers help to borrowers who are already behind on their mortgage payments or who are struggling to keep their loans current.
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Zoning changes for Maricopa 40 clears way for 190 homes

The Maricopa City Council approved a minor General Plan Land Use Amendment for Maricopa 40, a 190-home development at the northwest corner of W....

City preps to clean up neglected properties

  Since 2004, a section of Maricopa has been exempt from code enforcement and nuisance laws.Kazi Haque retiring After 15 years as a planner for the...

Housing Arizona initiative launched

Arizona families are feeling the effects of the national economic downturn, and need all the help they can get to stay on their feet and in their homes.

Council may vote on hiring business park developer

The city of Maricopa is about to take a big step forward in its efforts to get its first business park up and running.The...

Single-family housing permits highest since last July

Builders in the city of Maricopa started the fiscal year off on a high note, pulling 57 single-family housing permits in July.
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Homebuilder to develop property north of SR238

A Colorado-based homebuilder has plans to develop 141 acres north of State Route 238. Century Communities seeks to build 448 single-family residential homes on lots...

Palin sells Maricopa home

Bristol Palin, daughter of former Alaska governor and TV personality Sarah Palin, is no longer a homeowner in Maricopa. The third-place finisher on...
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Most expensive home sold: 4BR with diving pool, putting green

The most expensive home sold in Maricopa from Aug. 16 to Sept. 15 was a huge two-story, four-bedroom former DR Horton model home with...
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Villages HOA shakeup: 5 directors to resign as management firm announces exit

Five directors of the HOA board at The Villages at Rancho El Dorado are stepping down as the association’s management company said it was...
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300 homes planned for east Maricopa

It’s just the news Mayor Nancy Smith wanted: More homes are slated for Maricopa’s fast-growing east side. Phoenix developer CVL Consultants plans to build a...

How Maricopa addressed a tricky soil situation

Back in 2010, sulfates in the soil caused quite a stir in Maricopa. The problem began when Maricopa Meadows HOA board members started noticing abnormal...

Local Realtor pays for homeowner upgrades (VIDEO)

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...
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