I love capturing moments of places I visit. Since I've joined Active Rain, I've become even more aware of the scenery, clouds, trees, flowers, and - whatever. Don't you love those long winding roads with the sky so close you could almost touch it? How about those clouds. Here's just one view of many on the road to Show Low, Arizona. That's only two hours and 40 minutes, almost 7,000 elevation, and a much cooler climate than Mesa, Arizona!!! Great day trip, and a beautiful place to visit.

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is offering flights

to smaller towns across the US.

As more people visit Arizona, or choose to move here for the winter months purchasing a home in the Mesa, Arizona area, more and more flights are being added to Allegiant Air’s schedule.

Always keep in mind that airline flight schedules are subject to change without notice via their web site. Please contact the airline directly to confirm arrival and departure times and to make reservations.

Please check-in a minimum of two hours prior to your scheduled departure time or check with the Airline to confirm minimum check-in time.

Allegiant Air

Reservations: www.allegiantair.com or call 1-702-505-8888

To check-in for your flight visit Allegiant’s Web check-in page

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Waterfront and Gated Property Just Listed in Chandler, Arizona! (need to hurry so this makes it through!)

928 East Indian Wells Place, Chandler

928 East Indian Wells Place, Chandler, AZ 85249 View Map

Literally thousands of dollars in upgrades in this beautifully appointed home. Located on a waterfront/corner lot, this is truly a gem. Brazilian marble kitchen counters, 18" tile throughout entire downstairs. Formal living and dining room, kitchen and great room with corner stone fireplace. View of lake from huge Master bedroom located on the ground floor.

Large office/den on the ground floor at front of home. Upstairs are two bedrooms and loft used currently for television area, but can be converted into a fourth bedroom, exercise room, den, or ????

The back patio is covered, there is a flagstone sitting area with a firepit overlooking water.

Two and one half garages for that extra room.

Details

Asking Price:

250,000

MLS:

4383582

Sq. Feet:

2385

Lot Size:

8140

Bedrooms:

3

Bathrooms:

3

# of Floors:

2

HOA/Maintenance Fees:

150

Garage Size:

2.5

Subdivision:

Lagos Vistoso

Year Built:

2004

Contact Info

Teri Ellis, Realtor
Broker, ABR, CRS, ePRO, GRI, MRE

Dir 480.216-3334
Email | Website

All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

As we all know, anything to help the sorry state of affairs in our country when it comes to homeownership is a "good thing."  Here's a GREAT START! Homeowners' Survival Event will be held at the Indian Steele Park in Central Phoenix this Saturday, March 20 from 10-4. This event will be hosted by the Arizona State Escrow Association in conjunction with the Better Business Bureau, Arizona Department of Financial Institutions and the Arizona Mortgage Lenders' Association at the Memorial Hall at 300 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012.

There will be no cost to attend, and the event is will host mini sessions on adjustable rate loans, foreclosure/homeowner eviction, short sales, scams, tax implications and second mortgages/credit impact.

Those who would like to meet with a counselor from Take Charge America are encouraged to bring copies of their current loan documents, e.g., Note, Truth-in-Lending Statement, etc.

The event is sponsored by trade associations and will not be used as an opportunity to promote the services of a for-profit organization.

This is an awesome program/event for those struggling with their homes and mortgage payments. Spread the word! For more information, please click HERE!

P.S. Maybe it's time we started a GROUP "Helping Homeowners" which would include these types of events!

My Speechless Sunday photo - Clouds With Endless Views!

 I think all of us love clouds! It's just something about their shapes, their seemingly pillow-like puffiness, and their beauty! I remember lying on the grass looking up at the clouds and guessing what the shape was! I do the same now with my grandchildren to entertain them in the car.

This photo was taken along highway 60 North from Globe to Show Low this past summer during our monsoon season. I love the view of the curving road heading to? where? who knows?

This is my first post in the Cloud Group! Just discovered that one! Enjoy!

The Phoenix, Arizona Valley and Outlying Cities - Recycling Christmas Trees!!!

The City of Mesa, and other cities throughout Arizona are offering facilities to recycle your live Christmas Trees!  Please do not just dump it in a landfill, take your tree to be recycled. I've provided a link of information for cities throughout Arizona including Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Goodyear, Glendale, Payson, Peoria, Flagstaff, ShowLow, Prescott, Scottsdale and more.

For complete details including times, addresses and more, click on RECYCLE!

Sunland Springs, a 55+ Retirement Community located in Mesa, Arizona.

In Mesa, Arizona, especially East Mesa as well as Apache Junction and Gold Canyon there are a plethora of retirement communities. Many of our winter visitors come here for a visit and then end up purchasing their winter home returning year after year to enjoy our wonderful Arizona weather.

The retirement community of Sunland Springs Village is located on the far eastern edge of Mesa, just south of Baseline and east of Signal Butte, and is very popular with our winter visitors.  Sunland Springs is complete with a club house, swimming pool, tennis courts and three beautiful golf courses. My favorite golf course in this community is Four Peaks, probably named after the mountain range Four Peaks directly to the north. There are always lots of fun things to do at the club house, or if you choose to just sit and watch, that's fun too.

Any time of the day you will see joggers, fast walkers, strollers, and lots of friendly people enjoying the warmth and the sun. Since I am from Arizona, during the winter I don't wear shorts, but on the putting green or the driving range and on the golf courses themselves, lots of our winter visitors are wearing shorts. I'm bundled up unless it gets into the high 60's.

Mountain ranges are evident all around; however, the mountain that I particularly love to see is Superstition Mountain just nine miles east of Sunland Springs Village. To the north are the Goldfield Mountains, and to the south the San Tan Mountains.

There are still new homes being built as well as resale houses available. If you're in the market for a second home, or are thinking of retiring, I am available to show you these beautiful homes in a wonderful and peaceful area.

Located near hospitals, shopping at Superstition Gateway East and Superstition Gateway West, theaters including an IMax theater, Coldstone Creamery, Super Wal-mart, Kohl's, Staples and lots of places to eat, this might just be a great place to settle in.

Mesa and Gilbert flank each side of Power Road, and the cities are joining together to plan the improvement of Power Road - widening it into four lanes from the 202 to Pecos - a stretch of about 2.7 miles. Could this be part of our job stimulus dollars at work? Guess that could be up for debate, but it is a "good" thing nevertheless.

As the map reflects, this is a busy hub area since one way into the airport is along this corridor.  Right now, the road narrows down into just two lanes, so the improvement will be a welcome relief to those home owners heading for Power Ranch, for Seville, and other communities south of the 202.

Mesa and Gilbert leaders are planning for the corridor to be the "knowledge corridor."

One day, we will all look back and remember when Power Road was just a rural two lane road. As the cities grow, and the people move into this beautiful area of the southeast valley, wider and better roads will definitely be something better to serve the communities south of the 202.

The Mesa, Arizona Temple sets up displays that are spectacular. Thousands of volunteers place 50 life-size figures, including a nativity scene and the three wise men and their camels. 750,000 lights are set in citrus trees, cacti and palm trees. The visitors center shows a short film depicting the birth of Christ through December 31. Holiday music is performed by valley choirs, school groups and entertainers.

Musical performances begin at 6 or 7 p,m. nightly. Be sure to see details at: MesaChristmasLights.com