Moving from Phoenix to Maricopa If you're thinking about moving from the Phoenix area to Maricopa (The City of Maricopa... not Maricopa county) you have stumbled upon a question worth thinking about! Just to clarify, Maricopa is in Pinal County about 16 miles south of Chandler down one road SR 347. As you enter into Maricopa SR 347 changes it's name to John Wayne Parkway which goes straight through Maricopa. The city was established in 1857 but was incorporated in 2003 when it really began to prosper with lots of homes being built and a great future ahead. Lets...
Read More
Your Final Steps Before Moving into your New Maricopa Home You've gotten under contract and are days away from getting the keys to your new home. What should you be thinking about and preparing for? It is an exciting time where thoughts may be filling your head and you can't wait to have the home buying process done with, finally. Below are 3 things to consider right before closing on your home. Final Walk Through In Arizona, a final walk through of the home should occur no more than 3 days prior to close. This is where you can take...
Read More
What Should I Expect My Utilities to Cost in Maricopa, AZ You may be considering buying a home that is for sale in Maricopa, AZ. One thought that may cross your mind is “what are the utility bills going to be?”. Well, realtors don’t talk much about utility costs because each house could be different and it’s tough to provide estimates. Being a realtor in Maricopa I have seen mostly gas water heaters, furnaces and clothes dryers. A/C is usually electric. I currently live in a one story 1500 square foot house in Rancho el Dorado. My gas...
Read More
There is a Push to Make HOA Fees a Top Priority for HomeOwners Currently most HOAs don't report your late payments but that might not be the case soon. FICO scores could be hit hard by those that don't pay on time. I was reading an article on Realtor.com - HOA Fees Now May Affect Credit Scores and realized how important it is for homeowners to know about possible changes coming in the future. As much as we all have a love hate relationship with our HOAs, unfortunately, they are still a financial obligation we all have. While the vast...
Read More