Eye On Arizona

Phoenix’s East Valley Valentine’s Day Events

February 13, 2009 // No Comments »

•        Apache Junction:
•         Arizona’s Renaissance Festival, February 7-March 29^th located at 12601 East Highway 60
•         Lost Dutchman Marathon Sunday, February 15, 2009
•        Scottsdale:  Arabian Horse Show at WestWorld, 1660 N Pima Road,  February 12-22, 2009.  Show Schedule is here.
•        Mesa:  Maricopa County’s Usery Mountain Regional Park is offering events from hikes, backyard birding, to Sweetheart Cowboy Poetry & Campfire outings this weekend. 

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FHA Mortgage Limits in Phoenix, Mesa and Scottsdale

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Unfortunately, HUD decreased the FHA Loan Limits that were raised in March of 2008, $346,250, down to near the pre-bailout limits of $263,150, for Maricopa County to $271,050.  The Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) web site allows direct access to current limits in any area by state, county, or Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).  If you do not reside in Maricopa County and are interested in finding the FHA Limit in your area just visit HUD’s site.

The 2009 FHA mortgage limits for housing in Maricopa County are presented below:

• Single-Family homes: $271,050
• Two-Family Homes: $347,000
• Three-Family Homes: $419,425
• Four-Family Homes: $521,250

Source: FHA Mortgage Limits List.

Why FHA?  Many mortgage companies are offering FHA streamline refinancing with no cost options. If you would like more info, please contact me with your request.

Posted in AZ Housing Market

Snow Over Four Peaks Mountain: View from the Tonto National Forest

February 11, 2009 // No Comments »

  Wow!  What a uniquely rare view to catch on a beautiful day in the desert of Mesa, Arizona.  This mountain range, called Four Peaks, is a US Forest Service Wilderness Area which is contained within the Tonto National Forest.  This wilderness area encompasses over 60,000 acres.   Elevations climb from 1,900 feet near Apache Lake to 7,600 feet at Brown’s Peak. There is a network of approximately 40 miles of Trail Systems here.  To access most of the Trailheads, a 4WD or high-clearance vehicles are recommended.  

 To visit an area within the Tonto National Forest, you need to either pick up a Pass at one of Ranger locations or order one online.  Recreation Opportunity Guides are available at the Mesa Ranger Station located at 5140 E. Ingram Street in Mesa, Arizona.

 

 

 

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Custom Home Lot in Mesa, Arizona’s Resort: Las Sendas

February 10, 2009 // No Comments »

If you are looking to build your dream home, now is an ideal time to do it.  With low interest rates and the building frenzy subsided, having a home built now could be one of the most ideal times to start construction.  Arizona offers spectacular sunset views, but finding a site to situate your home on with the ideal view can be difficult.  The community of Las Sendas, located in  This gorgeous Custom Home Lot is nestled against the majestic Tonto National Forest.  It is located on a hillside, cul-de-sac lot, with spectacular sunset and city light views. 

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February 8, 2009 // No Comments »

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