Wow, a recent article in the Arizona Republic made me realize that this earth fissure issue is not even mentioned in the Arizona Association of Real Estate Buyer's Advisory, yet. The buyer's advisory only mentions "Expansive Soil" which is a completely different subject.

So what exactly is an earth fissure? In simple terms, an earth fissure is a crack (a big crack) in the earth which occurs because of the soil collapsing over the voids left due to excessive groundwater pumping.

I bet a lot of new home buyers, especially first time buyers and relocation clients are not even aware of earth fissures in Arizona. Chances are slim that your (future) home

I just finished uploading this Single Family, 1269 E. Maddison St., Queen Creek AZ

Perfect Starter or Empty Nester Home built by Taylor Woodrow in Pecan Creek - Sunrise. Spacious Floor plan with vaulted Ceiling in the Living Room, Eat-in Kitchen with Whirlpool Appliances, Master Suite with Full Bath, Premium Lot with large back-yard for you to finish. Low maintenance Desert Landscaped Front Yard with automatic watering system and 2-Car Garage. Priced below of 3/15/06 appraisal.

South East Valley Home prices up, sales volume near normal!

Please read following article from the Arizona Republic:

Home prices up, sales volume near normal

Betty Beard The Arizona Republic Jun. 10, 2006 12:00 AM Median housing prices in area markets remain above where they were a year ago, and despite the number of homes for sale, the local market looks almost normal, said Jay Butler, director of the Real Estate Center at Arizona State University. There were about 14,800 homes for sale in the Southeast Valley in April, the latest numbers available from the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service. Butler said that number is

Tempe nears deal on historic flour mill...

Check out this article from the Tribune:

Tempe News

Tempe nears deal on historic mill

By Garin Groff, Tribune

June 10, 2006

Tempe is on the brink of settling a lawsuit with a developer over the Hayden Flour Mill’s development — paving the way for progress after years of delays and fighting over the historic site.

The proposed settlement would end a $42 million suit that MCW Holdings filed against Tempe claiming lost profits. The Tempe-based developer sued in 2004, a year after Tempe bought the property from MCW because

I just finished uploading this Urban Condominiums, 100 E FIllmore St. # 230, Phoenix AZ

Smart downtown location just steps away from the AZ center; with convenience of movie theatre, restaurants, Starbucks, etc. Short walk to theatres and stadiums. Nice views of downtown's landmark buildings. Heated pool and spa. Fresh, usable floor plan; great for roommate situation or home office. Ideal for entertaining with open kitchen, dining area and walk out patio. This is the perfect investment area with new ASU campus opening within walking distance. This home is nice and units at St. Croix Villas don't come on the market very often; don't

I just finished uploading this Single Family, 6545 E 4th Street, Scottsdale AZ

This is a gem in the Southwest Village. Nicely remodeled starting with a New Roof, Laminate and Slate Floors throughout the Kitchen with Granite Slab Counter-tops, Maple Cabinets, Bosh Dishwasher, Sub-Zero, Thermador, Smooth-Top, Huge Walk-In Pantry. Completely remodeled Baths, Master Bath has a custom Shower with Rain & Jet. The Dining Room features a built-in Maple Hutch, Elaborate Maple Master Bedroom Closet Organizer. In the Family Room you will also find built-ins. Huge Bonus Room with built-in Desk-Cabinetry. This is the perfect House for a Home-Office or home based

Check out following article about the planned Townhouses at McCormick Ranch:

Townhouses planned for Ranch

Peter Corbett The Arizona Republic Jun. 3, 2006 12:00 AM SCOTTSDALE -

In one of McCormick Ranch's first redevelopment projects, a Scottsdale-based developer plans to tear down an office building and build 36 townhouses north of the Paseo Village shopping center. International Capital Partners is seeking city approval of the three-story homes northeast of Hayden Road and McCormick Parkway. McCormick Ranch was Scottsdale's first master-planned community. Tom Donahue, the company's president, said he expects other redevelopment projects