"Tee It Up For Less"
Palm Valley Golf Club is using their website, www.PalmValleyGolf.com, to help local golfers save money this summer. Palm Valley Golf Club is located in the beautiful community of Palm Valley in Goodyear. By visiting their websites, golfers can find some great deals, such as their new Palm Card, On-Line Web Specials, and Arizona Resident On-Line Specials (in addition, visitors can register to win FREE golf):
PALM CARD
Palm Valley Golf Club's new Palm Card offers golfers rates from $12 to $45 from now until 12/31/10. Purchase the Palm Card and receive unlimited rounds of golf at the low "Palm Card" rates (rates vary seasonally and by course). According to their website cardholders also receive additional benefits such as:
ON-LINE WEB SPECIALS - BEST RATES GUARANTEED!
www.PalmValleyGolf.com offers on-line specials that are always the "best rates guaranteed." Simply go to their website and click on "Online Web Specials" and book your tee time. Or you can call the golf shop at 623-935-2500 for more information.
ARIZONA RESIDENT ON-LINE SPECIALS!
www.PalmValleyGolf.com also offers Arizona Resident on-line specials. Again, visit the website for more information.
PALM VALLEY GOLF CLUB ON FACEBOOK
Palm Valley Golf Club is also on Facebook. You can view their posts right on their website. On their Facebook Page there were posts about golf in general, updates about golf tournaments and local golfers, and special deals. While I was visiting their site, they posted a special deal for the day that included golf and a sleeve of balls for $19 per person on the Palms course. On their Facebook Page you can also check out events and photos. Definitely worth a "Like!"
Hit 'em good!
Cinda Rose * Realtor® * 623-252-9350 * cinda.rose@thewestvalleyhometeam.com * www.TheWestValleyHomeTeam.com
Having mortgage troubles? Facing foreclosure? Thinking about doing a short sale? You are not alone. Your first step should be to educate yourself and make a sound decision about your financial future. Check out www.TheWestValleyHometeam.com for more information that can help you make the right choice.
What is HAFA and What Does It Mean For Homeowners in Litchfield Park, Goodyear, and Avondale?
What is HAFA?
HAFA, or Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative, was initiated on November 30, 2009 by the U.S. Treasury. HAFA is a part of the Making Home Affordable Program that the Obama administration has created in homes to helping homeowners in distress. With a goal of providing homeowners with a real solution to an unaffordable mortgage, HAFA offers homeowners incentives to avoid foreclosure by taking advantage of either a short sale or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. By using the foreclosure alternatives of a short sale or a deed-in-lieu, homeowners not only get the incentive, but the lender also agrees to forgive the remaining mortgage debt.
What are the benefits for Litchfield Park, Goodyear, and Avondale residents?
So what does this mean for if you are a homeowner in Litchfield Park, Goodyear, and Avondale?
It means you may have an excellent alternative to foreclosure. If your property is your principal residence, you applied for HAMP and were unable to complete it, your mortgage loan was originated before 2009, your unpaid balance is less than $729,750, and you are behind or will behind on your payment in the foreseeable future, then you may be able to sell your property as a short sale through the HAFA program.
Contact Cinda Rose at 623-252-9350 or by email at cinda.rose@thewestvalleyhometeam.com to find out if you are eligible. If you don't qualify for HAFA, you can still conduct a short sale or a deed-in-lieu. The important thing is to contact a REALTOR®, a real estate lawyer, a tax expert and a credit expert and determine which route is better for your situation.
Our website if full of valuable information for distressed homeowners. If you do one thing, please arm yourself with the information that you need to make an educated decision about your financial future. Visit our website today at www.TheWestValleyHomeTeam.com.
Cinda Rose
REALTOR®
Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
The West Valley Home Team at Welcome Home Realty
623-252-9350
Do You Use Hashtags on Twitter?
Hashtags are a way to organize tweets on Twitter. When sending out tweets, there is not a field where you can categorize your messages so an alternative way has formed. Actually it has been in use for awhile now. People use hashtags in front of a keyword or tag so their tweets will be searchable by that topic. By adding the # symbol in front of a term it groups you with other users that have tweets about the same term. When someone seaches for your topic they will get all of the related messages.
The iidea of using hashtags on Twitter is to make it simple for people to search for tweets about a common topic. To find a specific common topic, go to your Twitter home page and simply type in a # followed by the keyword ot topic.
Twitters are also using hashtags to attempt to rank higher in Twitter's search results since their messages are more likely to be discovered based on a key term. Use hashtags with caution though. If you overuse them then your tweets begin to look spammy. Only use hashtags when they're going to add value to your followers.
Are you using Hashtags on Twitter? I'm not! Maybe I will try to integrate them somehow though. Please comment and let us know how you use hashtags.
Thank you!
Cinda Rose
REALTOR, SFR, CSSN
Welcome Home Realty
www.TheWestValleyHomeTeam.com
cinda.rose@thewestvalleyhometeam.com
623-252-9350
Check out urbanspoon.com to find Litchfield Park Restaurants. It is a pretty good list, however I noticed a few restaurants are no longer in business. Scorz is now Tailgaters Sports Grill, and I believe that Appetites BBQ has closed unfortunately. Also Dino's Pizza is now located where Mosaic Pizzaria & Sweet Shop used to be.
Get out and support our local businesses!
Cinda Rose
REALTOR ®, SFR, CSSN
The West Valley Home Team
at Welcome Home Realty
Phone: 623-252-9350
Fax: 623-505-9435
cinda.rose@thewestvalleyhometeam.com
www.TheWestValleyHomeTeam.com
LITCHFIELD PARK:
Taps Signature Cuisine and Bar - Friday night enjoy Happy Hour from 4 to 7pm and live music with Copper Skies performing from 6pm to 12pm. Saturday night is Comedy Night from 6pm to 9pm and then a DJ starts at 9pm. Sunday Taps hosts Hospitality Night from 4 to 12pm.
GOODYEAR:
Cincinnati Reds Extended Spring Training May 1st - June 9th www.goodyearaz.gov
Cleveland Indians Extended Spring Training May 1st - June 5th www.goodyearaz.gov
Estrella Mountain Regional Park: Dark Sky Telescope Hike. Gaze at the stars through a telescope and enjoy a 2 mile hike. Friday May 14 7 - 9pm. www.maricopa.gov
Estrella Mountain Regional Park: Meet a Golden Eagle & Peregrine Falcon. It's Endangered Species Day, see two endangered birds up close. Saturday May 15 10am - 11am. www.maricopa.gov/parks
Estrella Mountain Regional Park: Snake Feeding. Saturday May 15 12 - 1pm. www.maricopa.gov/parks
Estrella Mountain Regional Park: Eureka! Learn to Gold Pan, Dry Wash, Metal Detect. Sunday May 16 9 - 11am. www.maricopa.gov/parks
PHOENIX:
International Museum Days - Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum - Buy one admission to the Heard or Phoenix Art Museum and the other museum is FREE. Members admitted free to both museums. HOURS: Heard Museum - Saturday May 15 9:30 am to 5pm and Sunday May 16 11am to 5pm Phoenix Art Museum Saturday May 15 10 am - 5pm and Sunday may 1 noon - 5pm. www.heard.org www.phxart.org
The West Valley Home Team presents Out and About in The West Valley Blog every week. If you would like to add an upcoming event to our list of things to do please feel free to email me at cinda.rose@thewestvalleyhometeam.com.
Thank you and enjoy your weekend!
Cinda Rose
REALTOR, CSSN, SFR
The West Valley Home Team
at Welcome Home Realty
623-252-9350
Keep Cool in the Arizona Heat This Summer With Preventative Maintenance
Air conditioners in Arizona get a workout during the summer. Here are a few things that homeowners can do to help maintain their air conditioner to ensure it continues to keep you cool:
If you take care of your A/C, it will take care of you and keep you cool during the hot Arizona summer.
These tips were provided by Old Republic Home Protection.
Fannie Mae 3.5% Buyer Incentive Expires June 30th
There's still time to take advantage of Fannie Mae's 3.5% incentive for buyers that are purchasing a Fannie Mae owned home, listed on Homepath.com. The 3.5% incentive can be used for closing costs, the purchase of a new Whirlpool appliance by Fannie Mae or a combination of both. To be eligible, buyers must be owner-occupants and the purchase must close by June 30, 2010.
There are some restrictions so please contact Cinda Rose for more information.
Lots TO DO this weekend in the Valley of the Sun!!
Community Garage Sale Day in the Park: On April 24th the City of Litchfield Park will be holding its 1st Annual Community Garage Sale Day. www.litchfield-park.org
Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off: Avondale residents can drop off their hazardous waste from 8am to 11am at 10 N Elesio Felix Way. Remember to bring proof of residency. www.ci.avondale.az.us
End Childhood Hunger Conference at Desert Springs Community Church in Goodyear: Learn more about the unfortunate childhood hunger issues right here in our communities and how you can help. 8am to 5pm. Please bring a non-perishable food donation. Donations benefit All Faith Community Services. www.goodyearaz.gov
Arts in the Park Concert Series in Litchfield Park: FREE event on the front lawn of the Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa from 7pm to 9pm. www.litchfield-park.org
Spring Concert Series - Craig Colson Band plays at this free event at Goodyear Community Park. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, food, beverages (no glass) or purchase from their on-site food vendor. Concert Starts at 6:30pm. www.goodyearaz.gov
Annual Goodyear Symphony Pops Concert at Goodyear Ballpark: The West Valley Arts Council presents The Phoenix Symphony performing a baseball themed concert on April 24th. Gates open at 4:30 pm and the symphony plays at 7pm. Adults $15, Goodyear Residents & Students (w/ID) $10, 10 & under $5, VIP tickets $75. www.goodyearaz.gov
Luke West Valley Recreation Family Fun Expo at Gateway Park in El Mirage: Live music, softball tournament, pet expo, skateboard competition, basketball competitions and more! Prizes will be awarded for basketball competitions. Free admission. April 24th from 11am to 4pm. www.ci.avondale.az.us
Family Fun Day at Challenger Space Center in Peoria: Monthly event with kids activities, arts & crafts, games, and tours. Normal admission prices applyy. Saturday April 24th 10am to 4pm. www.azchallenger.org
National Astronomy Day at Challenger Space Center in Peoria: Solar gazing party starts and 10 am and festivities continue throughout the day with guest speakers, StarLab Planetarium shows and demonstrations. 10am to 4pm. Stargazing party starts at 7:30 pm. www.azchallenger.org
Tempe Salsa Challenge at Tempe Beach Park (My Nana's Best Tasting Salsa Challenge): Come taste over 90 salsas as you enjoy live entertainment by local artists along with games and activities for the kids. Margaritas, beer and great grilled food will be available as well. Tickets are $10 at the gate or visit a valley frys to purchase for $8. Kids 12 and under are free. Funds raised benefit the Arizona Hemophilia Association. This Saturday April 24th from 11am to 6pm. www.salsachallenge.com
Verde Valley Nature & Birding Festival in Cottonwood: Feel like taking a road trip? Head to Cottonwood for local tours, workshops & seminars, educational activities for kids, exhibits, key-note speaker, and entertainment. $10 admission. April 22nd thru 25th. 5:30 am to 9pm. www.birdyverde.org
Leslie's Lucky Ducky Derby and Fun on the Waterfront Day at the Scottsdale Waterfront: "Adopt a Duck...WIN BIG BUCKS!!!" The Grand Prize is $10,000 Cash! In addition, proceeds benefit Arizona Children's Charities such as Kids Cafe at St. Mary's Food Bank, Phoenix Children's Hospital, McCormick Stillman Railroad and more. Race runs from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. www.scottsdaleaz.gov or www.duckrace.com
UFEST 2010 at Fear Farm: Saturday April 24th 12pm. General Admission $30 at Zia or $44 online. VIP Tickets available. www.98kupd.com
NAPA Auto Parts Monster Truck Nationals & Lakefest at Firebird International Raceway: Two day event featuring drag Racing, Jet Cars, Off Road Racing, Kids Zone, Bigfoot and more! Gates open at noon on April 24th and 25th. www.firebirdraceway.com
Enjoy Your Weekend!!
Cinda Rose
REALTOR ®, SFR, CSSN
The West Valley Home Team
at Welcome Home Realty
Phone: 623-252-9350
Fax: 623-505-9435
cinda.rose@thewestvalleyhometeam.com
www.TheWestValleyHomeTeam.com
I’ve lived in the West Valley for over 33 years. I know more than just houses, I know (and love) the community! Find yourself at home in the West Valley with the help of The West Valley Home Team.
TweetDeck - My favorite tool that I've found so far is Tweetdeck. It's like having my own Twitter control pad. It puts everything on one page for me, even my Facebook status updates. Here are some of the things that you can do with TweetDeck:
- Check your Twitter messages
- Send out Tweets and Retweets
- Create Twitter Groups
- Email Tweets to Friends
- Organize and Manage All of Your Tweets
- Follow People or Trending Topics or Locations, etc. by creating a Search Column
- Creates easy to read columns about the tweets you want to hear about
- Adds a Profile Column of people so you can preview them without leaving TweetDeck
- Reply or Direct Message users from TweetDeck
- Add a Facebook column and receive status updates from your Friends
Hootsuite - Hootsuite uses a deck format that is similar to Tweetdeck. It is a professional toolbox for Twitter and provides a few tools that TweetDeck doesn't, like pre-scheduled tweets and tracking multiple Twitter profiles. I really like that fact that you can schedule status updates from other sites like Facebook. With Hootsuite you can:
- Manage multiple Twitter accounts
- Pre-schedule tweets
- Update Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn all at one time using one interface
- Schedule status updates on Facebook, LinkedIn and Ping.fm as well.
- Manage multiple Twitter accounts
- Multi-editor support
- Send automated Tweets when your RSS feed is updated (great way to get that new blog post seen)
Tweetlister - I haven't tried tweetlister yet, but it is definitely something I plan on utilizing in my marketing plan in the near future. Tweetlister allows real estate professionals and even For Sale by Owners to promote property listings on Twitter. Tired of trying to promote your listing in 140 characters or less? Tweetlister will adapt your listing into a tweet for you! Some additional features of TweetLister include:
- Creating and managing property listings
- Your current MLS listings will automatically show in your TweetLister account after you provide your Agent ID
- Each listing is automatically changed into a 140-character "tweet"
- Scheduling when each listing will post on Twitter
- Posting to multiple Twitter accounts
- A detail page for each listing
- Tracking Clicks on your listings
What's your favorite Twitter Tool?
Please respond in the comments section.
Cinda Rose
REALTOR ®, SFR, CSSN
The West Valley Home Team
at Welcome Home Realty
Phone: 623-252-9350
Fax: 623-505-9435
cinda.rose@thewestvalleyhometeam.com
www.TheWestValleyHomeTeam.comI’ve lived in the West Valley for over 33 years. I know more than just houses, I know (and love) the community!
