Remodeling, benefits of being green
Kermit the Frog once sang, "It's not easy being green." When it comes to modern remodeling, however, not only is it easier than ever to go green, environmentally conscious renovations can deliver significant cost, health and aesthetic benefits.
Canadians, other snowbirds cashing out of Maricopa
With the upswing in the economy and the rise in the value of the American dollar, homeowners across Maricopa are cashing in on houses...
Council approves subdivision of 132 acres at El Rancho Santa Rosa
Housing growth on Maricopa’s southeastern side will continue after City Council’s unanimous approval at its Sept. 6 meeting of a 132-acre subdivision at El...
Alterra developer plans 1,600 more homes in Maricopa
Century Communities, the developer of the Alterra community, has submitted a pre-application to the city to develop more than 1,600 homes.
Century has applied to...
Home of the week
This week's showcase home is a beautiful, 1,883-square-foot starter in the Maricopa Meadows subdivision.
Out millions in MUSD land deal, property owner questions motives
Craig Emmerson was quite surprised at the news that greeted him Thursday morning.
The managing member of Maricopa 240 LLC had negotiated the sale of...
Council approves final plat for 536-unit apartment project
The final plat for what will be Maricopa’s largest apartment community was approved unanimously by City Council on Tuesday.
The final plat for Home at...
Fulton Homes returning to fill in Glennwilde
After an eight-year hiatus, Fulton Homes is coming back to Maricopa.
Fulton plans to build 400 homes in the Glennwilde subdivision starting in 2017.
Dennis Webb,...
Glennwilde spec home most expensive house sold in Maricopa
The most expensive home sold in Maricopa from Jan. 16 to Feb. 15 was a brand-new spec home by Fulton Homes in the Sycamore...
Senior Living: Time to downsize, de-clutter
Some of us are reaching that stage of our life when we are considering downsizing. Some are looking forward to removing the clutter and...
Experts: How to secure the right tenants
Not all tenants are created equal, and finding quality tenants is essential to the success of a real estate investment. It is important to...
GTK: Barry Fisher, Realtor
Barry Fisher is a recent transplant from the East Coast and now works as a Realtor for My Home Group in Maricopa.
Hometown: Point Pleasant,...
Maricopa Real Estate Co. acquires competition
The Maricopa Real Estate Company has acquired Prudential One Realty of Maricopa and Casa Grande.The Maricopa Real Estate Company has been the largest real...
Buyers have financing options for no down payment, bad credit
By Dayv Morgan
Traditionally, a down payment on a home is 20 percent of the sales price. This allows a buyer to avoid paying a...
City issues 13 new home permits last month
The city of Maricopa issued a total of 13 single-family housing permits in January. That number is eight lower than the 22 permits the city issued in December and 93 less than the city issued in January 2008.
Santa Cruz Ranch: Another 6,600 new homes gain approval
The Maricopa Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday approved an amendment to the city’s General Plan Future Land Use Map from undesignated land use...
Lakeside home most expensive sold
The most expensive home sold in Maricopa from Dec. 16 to Jan. 15 was a large, lakeside home in Province that had been on...
Tips on laying sod
Got the dirt lot blues? Tired of looking at a barren brown landscape? How about some inexpensive ground coverings and landscaping homeowners can do themselves?
P&Z acts; West Maricopa Village construction could begin soon
The Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday approved a change in zoning for the proposed West Maricopa Village.
The board rezoned the proposed 35-acre development...
162 Maricopa homes sold in October
The MLS report for the month of October shows 162 home sales in the 85238 and 85239 zip code areas.
Maricopa building permits down 62 percent since last September
In September the city issued a total of 87 building permits. In August the city issued 102 permits, and a year ago they issued 228 in the month of September.
Home of the week
This week's showcase home is a 2,300 square-foot beauty in the Villages at Rancho El Dorado.
DR Horton plans large community near Desert Sunrise
Some students at Maricopa’s new Desert Sunrise High School could have a very short walk to school once DR Horton’s newest proposed community is...
‘Tis the season for home efficiency
As the cold weather and holidays approach, homeowners are preparing to spend more time indoors. Winter utility bills can get expensive, and in an economic climate as biting as frost, consumers are watching every penny.
Showcase home of the week
This week's showcase home is a stunning 4-bedroom, 2-bath single story floor plan in the Maricopa Meadows subdivision.
Family and friends can stretch home improvement dollars
Homeowners today want big home improvement results ... but without big budgets they may not recoup. How do you achieve such lofty goals without the financial investment? Look no further than your friends and family.
Landscaping adds to value of your house
Realtors get a different view of the city of Maricopa than most of the residents. We walk in and out of a lot of...
Residential community planned on McDavid Road
The public review started this week on a 64-acre site planned for a single-family housing community with a small, mixed-use area.
The review process for...
Green homes attractive to buyers
And in the difficult housing market of today, sellers are looking for new ways to attract buyers. Making a home greener with cleaner air quality may just be the answer to getting bids.
PROFILE: Dayv Morgan, Homesmart Success
Dayv Morgan Co-owner, Realtor Homesmart SuccessBUSINESSFirst job: Bagging groceries as a courtesy clerk in a supermarket in TempeFavorite job: Definitely real estate. There are...