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Single Family Home Condo/Townhome
8th 15th 22nd 31st
Active Homes 298 304 307 0
Homes Sold 6 7 7 0
Avg. Days on Market for Homes Sold 181 170 179 0
Average Sales Price $224,883 $329,643 $377,286 $0
As of Aug 8th there are 76 single family homes in escrow. There are 21 active Patio Homes wtih 6 in escrow. ... read more

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Fountain Hills - Real Estate Sales July 5- Aug 5
2010-08-10 12:54:02

The Fountain Hills Real Estate market has 'cooled' from July 5th to August 5th 2010.
Residential closed sales have dropped from 520 to 473 (16%) and the properties currently in escrow (pending sale) was reduced from 413 to 348 (12%).
The overall number of active listings has also been reduced from 2,914 to 2,896.

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The slower summer month activity should increase with the approaching fall and winter months just around the corner.  There are some excellent opportunities for those Snowbirds that descend on the Valley of the Sun.

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So, How Far is FOUNTAIN HILLS???
2010-07-12 22:05:43

Fountain Hills, Arizona is located approximately 30 miles northeast of Phoenix.  It is a unique master planned community situated on 12,600 acres of rolling foothills terrain, surrounded by magnificent panoramic mountain views. The community was developed to to blend in with the natural splendor of the high Sonoran Desert.  The town grew up around the world-famous fountain located on in a 30-acre park right in town. 

State Route 87 often referred to as the "Beeline Highway" (SR 87) is a state highway that connects the east valley cities of Fountain Hills, Chandler and Mesa, with Payson in Gila County.

Driving distances are minimal: 19 miles to Old Town Scottsdale, 17 miles to Mesa, 65 miles to the pines of Payson and 30 miles to downtown Phoenix. Convenient to sports and entertainment venues and a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the large metropolis. Fountain Hills offers a moderate climate, clean air and a bounty of outdoor activities.

  • closer than you may think!
     
    •   30 min   -   Chase Field (Arizona Diamondbacks MLB)
    •   30 min   -   America West Arena (Phoenix Suns NBA)
    •   20 min   -   Sun Devil Stadium (ASU)
    •   25 min   -   Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
    •   22 min   -   Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall
    •   25 min   -   Falcon Field Airport, Mesa
    •   58 min   -   Williams Gateway Airport, Mesa
    •   25 min   -   Scottsdale Kierland Commons
    •   25 min   -   Scottsdale Airpark



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Check Out What Fountain Hills, AZ has to Offer
2010-07-10 12:23:11
Learn more about the town of Fountain Hills situated in the Northeast Valley. Fountain Hills is located in one of the most naturally beautiful sections of the greater Phoenix metro area. With its mountains, high Sonoran Desert, golf courses, resorts and luxury homes, it is a desirable place to live. Nearby is the 2.8-million-acre Tonto National Forest, as well as Horseshoe, Bartlett and Saguaro lakes the Verde and Salt rivers, which offer water sports and adventurous water tours.

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Fountain Hills AZ Short Sale Opportunities
2010-07-02 12:18:31
The Short Sale opportunity is here to stay for the foreseeable future. As qualified sellers and banks are jumping on board to sell these homes before they go into foreclosure, the 'system' for this type of sale is being perfected.  Overall these can be complicated sales, but for those buyers willing to take the plunge, you can purchase a wonderful property at a great price! And, for qualified sellers, the Short Sale is typically a better option than the foreclosure for eventually purchasing in the future. There is are benefits for lenders as well. The Short Sale is a much less expensive way to sell a property than the foreclosure.
Therefore, it is a 'win - win' for everyone involved if it 'works'!

Fountain Hills, Arizona currently has 36 short sale properties available.  They range in price from $164,900 to $1,100,000!  Wow, what a range!  The average days on the market for these properties is 146 days. You can view these properties in the MLS link below: (this is a July 2, 2010 snapshot)
..  fountain hills az short sale opportunities

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