County island residents push for Queen Creek fire district

by Kathleen Stinson - Sept. 10, 2012 10:54 AM
Special for The Republic | azcentral.com

Residents on unincorporated Maricopa County islands within Queen Creek who want emergency services provided by the Queen Creek Fire Department have about 626 of the required 1,050 signatures needed to form a fire district. The group needs signatures from 51 percent of the property owners and must get them in about the next five months to achieve its goal. Currently, Rural/Metro Fire Department, a private company serving the Valley, provides emergency services to the county islanders.

 

About eight months ago, residents started looking into changing their emergency-services provider.

Two years ago, Rural/Metro moved one of its fire trucks temporarily housed at a station in Chandler Heights, about 6 miles east of its new station at Ocotillo and Meridian roads. This increased the distance emergency vehicles must travel to the county islands. Some residents say they began to see their homeowners' insurance rates increase, and in some cases double.

An estimated 4,000 residents live on Queen Creek's county islands. If successful, the residents plan to contract with the Queen Creek Fire Department to provide services paid from the property taxes collected through the fire district.

"We have worked (circulated the petition in) most of the islands, except for a few areas in the southern end and homes with locked gates," said Marion Memmott, board member of the proposed Queen Creek County Islands Fire District.

The petition drive committee, composed of about 40 volunteers, is planning to send out  300 mailers to property owners they either could not reach because of a locked gate, a guard dog or county island property owners who live elsewhere, Memmott said.

"As Rural/Metro moves farther east and the majority of its business is in San Tan Valley, that is where they will focus their services," said Jeremiah Woodruff, board member of the proposed Queen Creek County Islands Fire District.

Rural/Metro Fire Department fire protection manager Luther Moorhead said the company has nothing further to say.

Asked by The Republic for comment in April, Moorhead said the petition drive is an issue between the citizens and the county. The department will "continue to respond and render emergency services to the county as needed."

Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/community/gilbert/articles/2012/09/04/20120904county-island-residents-push-qc-fire-district.html#ixzz26B0osJML

 

 

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Copper Theft.. in a home for rent!

We have a great home for rent in Mesa, mature neighborhood..  found wonderful tenants, they signed the lease... are in the process of moving in, having all the utilities turned on.  Called us last night there is a water leak..... Bill called and got everyone in line to get this taken care of.  Much to everyones' surprise and horror, someone has stolen the copper in the attic!

This is why we put house sitters in all of our short sales, looks like we may have to start the practice in rentals, also ..... what a pain! 

 

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I just wanted to Thank everyone that came to open house last weekend! 

Great comments, and helpful agents for Buyers that the home didn't fit.

 

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Mesa Homes for Rent, Open House on Saturday August 18, 10:00-2:00pm

Great Mesa Home for Rent! Mature subdivision 3 Bedroom Mesa home for Rent. This home has had some remodeling done, nice flooring, large dining area, formal living room, 2 bath rooms, updated kitchen, cabinets and counter tops and appliances, flooring also! out the glass door to the huge backyard with covered patio, there is an alley in the back, there is a gate to the alley also. The RV gate is wonderful, with a gravel area in the yard for parking. There isn't an HOA in this area. Mesa School district, Mountain View High School, Poston Jr High, Field elementary. Close to the 202 freeway. This is a pet friendly home.

 

This home is near Banner Desert Hospital, Arizona State University, Mesa Community College, US 60, the 202 and 101.

 

Great shopping, entertainment, and the Riverview Market Place that everyone is talking about! Mesa has Parks, and Parks that you can fish in, they do require a fishing license.

 

Call Bill or Lisa to see this home, 480-655-0904  or email us at Bill@abetterrealty.net  or Lisa@abetterrealty.net 

 

For an application go to www.abetterrealty.net under homes for rent 2261 E Evergreen

 

 

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Mesa Rental 3 bedroom near Banner Desert Hospital and the Light Rail

3 bedroom townhome for Rent in Mesa Arizona, near ASU, Mesa Community College, Banner Desert Hospital, and the light rail system with park and ride.

This 3 bedroom townhome for Rent in Mesa Arizona is a 2 story home with all the bedrooms and 1 bathroom upstairs, this home has location location location..... small back fenced yard, with storage area/laundry room. Sliding glass door into the home, this lets tons of light into the home, dining area is part of this great room, galley kitchen, electric stove and oven, refrigerator, with large pantry and storage. 

3 bedroom townhome for Rent in Mesa Arizona has a community pool that isn't far from the home, common area is grassy and well taken care of. This is an HOA, the HOA is paid for by the Owner, however you must obey the HOA rules. We will provide these to you when you rent the unit. Family pets will be accepted, however there are restrictions, please ask.

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Great Monday! Working on getting another short sale accepted.

5 bedroom home in Queen Creek Arizona this home features over 3,040 Square feet, it is a 2 story and has 3 full baths, one bath is on the main level of the home. This 5 bedroom home in Queen Creek Arizona is in a great community with a country feel. However this house is not your country home, attention to detail has been crafted in this home. One full bath and bedroom on the main level of the home, living room with formal dining room, and a kitchen that has room to cook, and room for a full size table, with a tile floor. Island in the kitchen for prep work and of course a dishwasher! Pantry for storage, and a breakfast bar windows to let the sunshine in around the table. You will be able to see yourself in this kitchen. Great family room for entertaining or just relaxing watching a movie. Upstairs you are going to find an ample master bedroom with walk-in closet and wonderful master bath, separate tub and shower. 3 other bedrooms up stairs all are nice size rooms. They all share the hall bath. This home is a short sale and will not be on the market long, this is a great home.
This 5 bedroom home in Queen Creek Arizona is in Maricopa County and near the 202, There are plenty of shops, restaurants, outside entertainment. This 5 bedroom home in Queen Creek Arizona is in Emperor Estates with Queen Creek Unified School District, Desert Mountain Elementary School, Frances Brandon-Pickett or Jack Barnes Elementary school, Newell Barney Junior High School or Queen Creek Middle School, Queen Creek High School, check them out athttp://www.qcusd.org/ .

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Fantastic Weather for Open House, and Yard Sale!

Come by and see us, great weather to be out Shopping!

Wonderful house for Sale, Huge 5 bedroom!

19654 East Arrowhead Trail, Queen Creek Az 

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Open House and Yard Sale in Queen Creek. May 26, 2012

Open house and yard sale at 19654 E. Arrowhead Trail, Queen Creek AZ 85142

Saturday May 26, 2012  6:00 am - 10:00 am  yes we are trying to beat the heat! 

5 bedroom home in Queen Creek Arizona this home features over 3,040.00 Square feet, it is a 2 story and has 3 full baths, one bath is on the main level of the home.  This 5 bedroom home in Queen Creek Arizona is in a great community with a country feel. However this house isn’t your country home, attention to detail has been crafted in this home. One full bath and bedroom on the main level of the home, living room with formal dining room, and a kitchen that has room to cook, and room for a full size table, with a tile floor.  Island in the kitchen for prep work and of course a dishwasher! Pantry for storage, and a breakfast bar… windows to let the sunshine in around the table.  You will be able to see yourself in this kitchen. Great family room for entertaining or just relaxing watching a movie. Upstairs you are going to find an ample master bedroom with walk-in closet and wonderful master bath, separate tub and shower.  3 other bedrooms up stairs all are nice size rooms….. They all share the hall bath, there is room.  This home is a short sale and will not be on the market long, this is a great home.

This 5 bedroom home in Queen Creek Arizona  is in Maricopa County and near the 202, There are plenty of shops, restaurants, outside entertainment.  This 5 bedroom home in Queen Creek Arizona is in Emperor Estates with Queen Creek Unified School District,  Desert Mountain Elementary School, Frances Brandon-Pickett or Jack Barnes Elementary school, Newell Barney Junior High School or Queen Creek Middle School, Queen Creek High School, check them out at  http://www.qcusd.org/ .

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Price Reduction on 3 bedroom Mesa Rental

This 3 bedroom home for rent in Mesa is a large home 1600 square feet, formal living room, formal dining room and family room. There is a bonus room that was used as a 3rd bedroom it has a 1/2 bath in it separate entrance/exit, it has a security screen door also.There is a large screened in porch. This large unfenced lot comes with a gazebo in the back of the yard. This yard has a storage/workshop that comes with the property. All this and centrally located, near the 60, 202. Close to shops and the Banner Desert Hospital. Mesa School District Longfellow Elementary, Taylor Junior High School, Mesa High School, and Mesa Community College This great home rents for 950.00 Security Deposit 1,050.00 Call Bill to see this home 602-390-3096

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Open House at Breckenridge Town Homes Sunday 1-3

3 bedroom 2.5 baths town home for rent in Gilbert AZ. Unit #70

This Town home will be open on Sunday April 29, 2012 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, if you are looking for a wonderful home to rent, come check it out. 

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Mortgage Rates Climb Sharply After Retail Sales Report

Mortgage Rates Climb Sharply After Retail Sales Report

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 05:45 AM PDT

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The U.S. economy is expanding, fueled by a renewed consumer optimism and increased consumer spending.

As reported by the Census Bureau, Retail Sales in February, excluding cars and auto parts, rose 1 percent to $335 billion as 11 of 13 retail sectors showed improvement last month.

February markets the 19th time in twenty months that U.S. Retail Sales increased on a month-over-month basis.

Unfortunately, what’s good for the economy may be bad for Phoenix home buyers and mortgage rate shoppers. Home affordability is expected to worsen as the U.S. economy improves.

The connection between Retail Sales and home affordability is indirect, but noteworthy — especially given today’s broader market conditions.

First, let’s talk about affordability.

Last week, the National Association of REALTORS® released its monthly Housing Affordability Index, showing that homes are more affordable to everyday home buyers than at any time in recorded history. For buyers with median earnings buying median-priced homes, monthly payments now comprise just 12.1% of the monthly household income.

The real estate trade group considers 25% to be the benchmark for home affordability. Today’s payment levels are less than half of that.

The reasons why today’s homes are so affordable are three-fold :

Home prices remain relatively low as compared to peak pricing

Fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgage rates remain near all-time lows

Average earnings are increasing nationwide

Rising Retail Sales, however, can derail the trend. This is because Retail Sales measures consumer spending and consumer spending accounts for roughly 70 percent of the U.S. economy. As the economy expands, the forces that combined to raise home affordability so high begin to wane. 

First, in a recovering economy, mortgage rates tend to rise and, throughout 2012 and 2013, home prices are expected do the same. Second, as average earnings increase, it can spur inflation which is bad for mortgage rates, too. 

Home affordability is at all-time highs today. But, in part because of February’s Retail Sales data, we should not expect these levels to last. Mortgage rates are higher by 1/4 percent since the Retail Sales data was released — roughly $16 per $100,000 borrowed — and are expected to rise more throughout the spring home purchase season.

Retail Sales are up 6 percent from a year ago.

Thank you Mark Taylor for the information.

 

Lisa Hanawalt

A Better Realty.Net

480-655-0904

 

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Fantastic Weather!

Today the weather is great, Great weather to hang out the laundry.  So my clothes pin bag is very holey.... it has to be replaced, so off to Wal-Mart I go and to my shock and surprise they do not have clothes pin bags, they have clothes pins, the line but Not the bag.... hmmmm

So when I got home I googled clothes pin bags, I found a really cute one, of course you have to make it.  That is just fine with me.  this week I will be making my clothes pin bag I may just make one for Julie also.I would make one for my sister however she doesn't hang clothes out....

Here is the link

http://thatwinsomegirl.blogspot.com/2009/12/laundry-just-got-whole-lot-cuter....

Have a great week!

 

Lisa

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