Lot Sales are Hot in Eagles Nest

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Shelley Johnson

Even though many of our winter visitors left the state due to increasing temperatures, our buyers are still here searching for the great deals.  Lot sales in Eagles Nest are priced right, which means there is movement, even during these warmer months.  The gated custom lot community of Eagles Nest is located on the eastern slopes of the McDowell Mountains at the end of Golden Eagle Boulevard in Fountain Hills, Arizona.

Eagles Nest Views Fountain Hills AZ Lot 51

With building activity as well as sales activity continuing in Eagles Nest, this is the community to visit.  A public walking trail is incorporated into this gated community, giving access to McDowell Mountain Regional Park and its miles of trails, offering endless recreational opportunity to enjoy the Sonoran Desert.

Eagles Nest is nestled in a natural desert setting with native wildlife, abundant desert foliage and rolling terrain.  To learn more, visit www.eaglesnestliving.com.

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Real Estate Recovery Underway – Eagles Nest Lot Sales Heating Up

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Jeremy Hall

The phones are ringing again in Eagles Nest!   After a prolonged quiet spell during the past three years, interest in new building and lot sales is returning.  The real estate market in the region as well as Fountain Hills has made a quiet but marked improvement over the past 18 months and these improvements are gaining momentum as consumer confidence improves.

Firepit Blue SkyConsider the following statistics:

Fountain Hills AZ Real Estate UpdateSource:  US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Arizona MLS, Cromford Report, RL Brown and MCO Realty (2012 job growth preliminary BLS estimate)

While not yet trumpeted in the press, the over supply of for sale property has come down and sales activity has increased.   Resale housing inventory is down 56% countywide and 60% in Fountain Hills over the past 3 years, and sales activity is up 26% countywide and a whopping 116% in Fountain Hills!  Foreclosure sales have plummeted this year, and as a result, median home prices are up from last year and new building activity is increasing.  All this bodes well for the future.

More importantly for Eagles Nest is that our patience is being rewarded and Eagles Nest lot buyers are returning.  As of this writing, there are no longer foreclosed lots on the market for sale in Eagles Nest and the Eagles Nest marketing team is busy.  No doubt you have noticed the new home construction on lots 20, 40 and 55 in Eagles Nest and the Eagles Nest Committee of Architecture is reviewing additional design submittals.

This is all welcome news for those seeking the last remaining custom lots at Eagles Nest.

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It’s Tee Time!

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Shelley Johnson

Calling all golfers…now is the perfect time to schedule your tee time.  With five public and one private golf course in Fountain Hills and nearby Fort McDowell, plus a few more in Rio Verde, you have plenty of choices to choose from in this picturesque corner of the world.

SunRidge Canyon Golf Club Fountain Hills AZ

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Visitors and locals alike enjoy scheduling a “golf week” where each day they play a different course, enjoying the beautiful views, great weather and awesome play each course has to offer.  Visit the Fountain Hills Chamber to learn how to set up your golfing package and more, http://www.fountainhillschamber.com/Visitors/GolfClubs/tabid/2681/Default.aspx.

If golf’s not your thing, you’ve got to visit the Farmers Market on Avenue of the Fountain’s on Thursday afternoons in Fountain Hills.  You’ll enjoy wonderful boutiques along the Avenue and local area vendors that set up booths under the trees and along the sidewalks with their jewelry and gift items for sale.

While you’re visiting Fountain Hills, enjoy a tasty treat or an iced coffee at one of the many excellent local area restaurants and coffee houses.  Visit the Fountain Hills Artist Gallery on the Avenue of the Fountains and check out the public art in Fountain Park as well as the public art located in and around the community center.  There is so much to see and do and it’s a super-fun way to see art and enjoy the great outdoors.

Will we see you on the golf course? What’s your favorite course to play on?

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Let’s Play Ball!

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Shelley Johnson

Have you been to a spring training ballgame yet? Attending a Cactus League Spring Training game is the best! The weather is perfect, the stadiums allow for up-close viewing of the games, and some of the best teams practice in Arizona. I just love this time of year.

Spring Training Game Arizona

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My two favorite teams are the Chicago Cubs and the Arizona Diamondbacks…and nothing is better then seeing the Cubs playing the Diamondbacks on a beautiful sunny afternoon. If you haven’t attended a game yet, you better get your tickets quickly because time is running out. Games run through the end of March then the regular season begins in early April. Attending a spring training game is a great way to enjoy time with friends and family. To find out more visit http://springtrainingonline.com/features/master-schedule-cactus.htm.

St. Patrick's Day Celebration Fountain Hills AZ

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For all of you with a bit of Irish in your blood, you won’t want to miss the St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Fountain Park on Saturday, March 17th. The entertainment starts at 10 am and goes until 5 pm with Irish music and traditional Irish food (corned beef and cabbage). In keeping with tradition, the world famous fountain will turn emerald green at high noon. To find out more, visit the Town’s official web site.

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Wildflowers & Baseball – Spring time in Arizona

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Shelley Johnson

It’s that time of year when folks either visit the Valley of the Sun or want to visit.  Two of my “top of mind” things to do during spring in Arizona include viewing the beautiful wildflowers in bloom and enjoying spring training games.

The display of golden, orange and yellow blooms in our desert depends on the rainfall amounts received during the winter months.  But even when the area experiences a dry winter, we’ll always be able to enjoy the array of colorful blossoms on the mountainsides and in our parks and botanical gardens.

Wildflowers in Arizona Spring

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Enjoy a walk through a local botanical garden or one of the many county or state parks in and around the valley.  In Eagles Nest in Fountain Hills Arizona you can walk through the gated community to access McDowell Mountain Regional Park and all the hiking and walking trails throughout the park.  You’re sure to see the desert in all its glory along the way.

My other “must do” each spring is attending several of the Cactus League Spring Training games.

Arizona Spring Training Baseball

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The Cactus League baseball games start in March and run through the first week of April.  You can’t beat a sunny day, sitting in the up-close seats with a hot dog in hand, routing for your favorite baseball team.  It’s a great way to spend your spring break.  To find out more about spring training games near you, or to get a listing of the local area games, times and locations, go to http://springtrainingonline.com/features/master-schedule-cactus.htm.

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