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24810 S. Mooncrest Dr. Sun Lakes AZ Oakwood Country Club Home for Sale

24810 S. Mooncrest Drive Sun Lakes, AZ 85248 Oakwood Country Club Listed at $375,000 Waterfront and Mountain Views! This home has the WOW factor inside & out with spectacular mountain & water views. Colorful courtyard welcomes you to this beautiful Marbella 3 bedroom, 2 bath floorplan. Custom updates throughout make this a home like no… Read More

Amy Jones Group Ranked #7 RE/Max Team in Arizona

The numbers are out and the Amy Jones Group was ranked the #7 RE/Max Real Estate Team in the State of Arizona.  We were also ranked one of the Top 100 RE/Max Teams in the Nation with over $7 Million Dollars in Sales first quarter of 2012.! To what do we attribute our success?  Simple. … Read More

8822 E. Copper Drive, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

I didn’t even have time to make a video for this listing!  Why?  We had a buyer that this was the perfect home for!  So, listed and sold on the same day by the Amy Jones Group.  Not bad. 8822 E. Copper Drive, Sun Lakes Oakwood Country Club Absolutely beautiful Oakwood Home. Original owner has… Read More

Sun Lakes Real Estate Market Report May 2012

The positive news for buyers is that prices are the lowest they’ve been in years and the indicators are that Sun Lakes home values are very close to the bottom.  Now the time for buyers to take advantage of that. You can view and search ALL Sun Lakes Homes For Sale HERE.  You can even… Read More

Sun Lakes Palo Verde Home Sales 1st Quarter 2012

20 homes sold in Palo Verde, Sun Lakes during the first quarter 2012 with a median sales price of $250,000.  This compares to 15 homes that sold 1st quarter in 2011 with a median sales price of $285,000. The good news is inventory is lower than it has been in 6 years in Sun Lakes. … Read More

The Leadership Centre Annual Neighborhoods Conference 4/28/2012

The Leadership Centre, a non-profit organization in the east valley, is sponsoring their annual Neighborhoods Arizona conference Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the SE Regional Library in Gilbert (775 N Greenfield Rd Gilbert, AZ 85234). This year nationally renowned Constitutional Speaker, Shane Krauser. Shane Krauser will begin the event with an invigorating and interactive discussion… Read More

Sun Lakes Ironwood 1st Quarter Home Sales 2012

Five homes were sold in Ironwood Country Club 1st quarter 2012 with a median sales price of $280,000. This compares to last year’s first quarter sales which was also 5 homes with a median sales price of $230,000    

Sun Lakes Republican Club Meeting ~ May 8, 2012

Press Release from Mike Tennant, Chairman of the Sun Lakes Republican Club. The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “Free Speech, Religious Liberty and Elections 2012” with a special nationally-known speaker , who regularly appears on TV and radio, at its monthly meeting Tuesday, May 8th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Arizona Room of the… Read More

Sun Lakes Oakwood Country Club 1st Quarter Home Sales

Homes sold in Oakwood Country First Quarter 2012 1/1/2012-3/31/2012 What did that home sell for? Single Family Homes                        Sq Ft      Sold Price 10201 E COOPERS HAWK DR               1614      $185,000 8943 E NACOMA DR                               2123      $185,000 25035 S SADDLETREE DR                    1323      $189,000 9839 E STONEY VISTA… Read More

Sun Lakes Democratic Club May 2012 Meeting

NEWS RELEASE SUBMITTED BY:  Ruth Kloner, Publicity Chairperson Sun Lakes Democratic Club will hold the next meeting on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Navajo Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 N. Sun lakes Blvd. Please join us as we welcome Michelle Melchiorre, a healthcare specialist for Organizing for America… Read More

Sun Lakes AZ Hazardous Waste Collection Day 4/14/2012

It’s that time!  Time to pack up your hazardous waste and trot on over (or drive) to Sun Lakes #1 where a drive through collection will be set up at the clubhouse. The Annual Sun Lakes Hazardous Waste will run from 8-12 on Saturday, 4/14/2012.  The clubhouse is located at 25601 N.  Sun Lakes Blvd…. Read More

Sun Lakes IronOaks Upcoming Events 2012

Looking for something fun to do in IronOaks at Sun Lakes, AZ in April/May 2012?  How about picking out one or two…or all of these upcoming events?  Sure to be a great time! April 11th & 25th - Wine Tasting- Oakwood Bar 4-6pm April 14th – Bar Bingo – Ironwood at 5pm April 19th – Jazz on… Read More

Leaving Sun Lakes for the Summer?

Are you heading out of Sun Lakes for the Summer?  Here are some handy reminders if you’re a resident of Cottonwood or Palo Verde. 1.  Fill out a Vacation Watch form. This form is available as an automated form on the home page of the Cottonwood / Palo Verde website, www.cottonwoodpaloverde.com or can be picked… Read More

Sun Lakes Golf Cart Easter Parade 2012

What a beautiful morning it was today for the Annual Sun Lakes Golf Cart Easter Parade.  The children along with their parents and grandparents lined the road at Cottonwood Country Club after filling their basked with eggs and treats at the Easter Egg Hunt. The golf carts were wearing the Easter best and what a… Read More

Sun Lakes Cottonwood/Palo Verde Community Garage Sale 4/14/2012

It’s time for the Sun Lakes Cottonwood/Palo Verde Community Garage Sale…Saturday 4/14/2012. •Items for sale must be contained in the garage or driveway area of the property. •Homeowners will be responsible for their own advertisement. Signs will be allowed on this day only and one self-supporting “tent” style Garage Sale sign, no larger than 25”x24”,… Read More

Sun Lakes Real Estate Market Update April 2012

The real estate market is hopping…well…at least it is outside of the active adult communities (you can read the Chandler Real Estate Update here). Our turn is coming, but for now, it’s a good time for buyers to take advantage of some great deals on homes for sale in Sun Lakes, AZ. Our inventory is… Read More

Sun Lakes, AZ Annual Golf Cart Easter Parade & Egg Hunt 2012

All Sun Lakers and their guests are invited to the Sun Lakes Annual Easter Golf Cart Parade and Egg Hunt THIS Saturday, April 7, 2012. This event is FREE and sponsored by the Lions Club, Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club, Rotary and Cottonwood Palo Verde Recreation Department. Line up Golf Carts 8:30 a.m. — Brentwood… Read More

Sun Lakes AZ Oakwood golf…Sometimes golf stinks?

A beautiful spring day in Oakwood Country Club in Sun Lakes.  A day on the golf course with the sun shining and a gentle breeze blowing. But wait…what is that smell?  Actually there’s really no question what is permeating that gentle breeze. I snapped this photo a couple days ago and it looks like these… Read More

Sun Lakes AZ “Furry Best Friends” Adoption Event 3/23/2012

The Sun Lakes “FURRY BEST FRIENDS” adoption event will be held Friday, March 23, 2012   from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Cottonwood’s  A-6 Dance Room (dogs) and A-8 Ceramic Room (cats).  There will be small dogs, cats and maybe some critters waiting to melt your heart and have a second chance for life! The event… Read More

Sun Lakes IronOaks New Homeowner’s Reception 3/28/2012

All first time IronOaks homeowners who closed on the purchase of their home by February 29, 2012 are invited to attend a welcome reception on March 28, 2012 at the Oakwood Clubhouse, Ballroom C from 5:00-7:00PM. Come at 5:00 to meet and mingle with other new Homeowners, Board members and Welcome Committee members. Short remarks… Read More