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“Modern homebuilding frequently occurs in large-scale developments, leaving the buyer to either purchase the home under terms directed by the builder-vendor or forego the purchase altogether,’’ Timmer said. And in this case, she said, Zambrano signed the purchase agreement and accepted the warranty terms “with no variation to the preprinted terms in either document, without representation, and without any negotiation about warranties, suggesting she was in a take-it-orleave-it situation.’’
Also weighing in favor of the implied warranty, Timmer said, are the “multiple ways’’ it protects buyers.
“Warranting that a home was built using minimum standards of good workmanship conforms to a homebuyer’s reasonable expectations,’’ she said. And Timmer said it “discourages the unscrupulous fly-by-night operator and purveyor of shoddy work who might otherwise blight our communities.’’
What it also does, she said, is protect subsequent buyers, as implied warranties run eight years after construction.
And then there’s the fact that a warranty “shields a purchase that is usually the most important and expensive purchase of a lifetime, this minimizing the risk of catastrophic financial losses for all homebuyers who purchase a home within eight years of construction.’’
Timmer acknowledged that an unhappy purchaser can file a complaint against a builder’s license with the registrar of contractors and potentially get money from a recovery fund. But she said this is no substitute for enforcing the implied warranty, noting recovery fund payments are capped at $30,000 and do not reimburse for other consequential damages.
And there’s something else.
Timmer pointed out those who buy older homes have an opportunity to determine how it has “withstood the passage of time,’’ something not available to new home buyers. both fresh listings and stale ones still on the market—is up by 29% over last year. So, home shoppers do have more options today relatively speaking, although it’s nowhere near a return to normal.
“The market is still not back to pre-pandemic inventory levels,” said Hale. Active listings still trail 2019 levels by more than 40%, she added. “With seller participation waning, a return to that mark is likely a year or more off.”
While listings today typically linger on the market for 50 days before getting snapped up, that pace has been slowing. For the week ending Sept. 24, properties spent six extra days on the market compared with that same week a year earlier. That’s the ninth straight week of properties sitting idle longer, giving buyers a bit more breathing room to make an offer. “Shoppers will find that they have a bit more time to make decisions on some properties,” said Hale. However, homes are still selling more than two weeks faster than they did in 2019. As a result, Hale says, “Buyers should still approach the market prepared to act quickly by getting their finances in order and getting pre-approved for a loan.”
If the housing market has taught us anything in the past year, it’s that those who wait—for lower home prices or lower mortgage rates—may be praying for a miracle that never comes. As actor Will Rogers once wisely said, “Don’t wait to buy real estate, buy real estate and wait.”
Realtor.com provided this report.
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GORGEOUS HOME!! 3 bedroom 2.5 baths 2,469 sq ft. Soaring ceilings as you enter the Formal Living and Dining Area. Kitchen is a Cook’s delight-upgraded staggered Oak Cabinets with Crown molding and Corian Countertops with Island, Gas Stove. Bright Breakfast Nook overlooking beautifully maintained Backyard and Views of Preserve. Nice Loft upstairs and Tons of Natural Light and Mountain Views from Upstairs Bedrooms. Upgraded Ceiling Fans, Sparkling Play Pool with Rock Water Features highlights the amazing Lot position with no rear neighbors and a beautiful backdrop of Desert Preserve! This charming 3 bed, 2 bath property nestled in Dobson Ranch is the one! Come inside to discover an impressive living area offering vaulted ceilings, neutral palette, wood-look flooring, a fabulous stone fireplace, & sliding glass doors leading to the back patio. The impeccable kitchen boasts plenty of light green cabinets, stylish custom backsplash, built-in shelves, & a peninsula with a breakfast bar. Double doors open to the bright primary bedroom featuring back patio access, an immaculate ensuite, & a trending barn door leading to the walk-in closet.
Skye Top at Troon! Beautiful interior boasts earthy palette, Saltillo tile, soaring plank ceilings, beautiful light fixtures, plantation shutters throughout, & a bright living room w/a cladding stone fireplace that opens to the back patio merging the indoor living with the outdoors. Kitchen features designer paint, upgraded cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, and a breakfast nook. The primary bedroom offers soft carpet, tons of natural light, a walk-through closet, and a lavish ensuite w/a dual sinks vanity & a soaking tub. Breathtaking mountain views from the private balcony!
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Ahwatukee Retirement Community Tempe Royal Palms Village Mountain Park Ranch $580,000 SOLD!
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Home backs up the 8th Fairway of the Ahwatukee Country Club with great view of South Mountain. Close to Golf, Restaurants, Shopping, the I-10 and Medical Facilities. Sit on your extended covered patio and watch the sun set. Enjoy all the amenities of the Ahwatukee Recreation Center with a large outdoor pool, heated indoor saltwater pool, Sauna, Spa, Gym, woodworking shop and more! Troy Royston 480-435-3461 troyston61@gmail.com $395,000
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Beautiful TW Lewis home nestled on 1/3 of an acre in the quiet neighborhood of Mirada Canyon at MPR with stunning Mountain Views. This spacious single level home features 4 lrg bedrooms +Den/LR, 2.5 baths, w/ 3 car garage. Gourmet chef’s kitchen is complete with Thermador appliances, custom cabinetry & granite countertops. Entertainers backyard is complete with Refreshing Pool, Built in BBQ, Large grassy area & immense Sport/PICKLEBALL Court. Located in Mountain Park Ranch with community pools, volleyball, tennis/PB and in Kyrene School District. Jill Ostendorp 480-678-7308 jillo@homesbyjillo.com
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to equip thousands of volunteers at a time. These tools maximize nonprofits’ financial and human resources while empowering them to improve community engagement to achieve greater impact for those we serve.
Access to ToolBank tools eliminates the need for agencies to incur the expense of purchasing, repairing, and storing tools, reducing the costs associated with service projects and allowing these agencies to focus more of their resources on their mission.
The warehouse is the epitome of conservation.
ToolBank tools have built playgrounds, cleaned up green spaces, and planted trees throughout our community. When provided access to tools, charitable organizations and volunteers are empowered to work on the front lines of the most entrenched problems facing our community. Nonprofit organizations must become a ToolBank Member Agency by creating an account with Phoenix ToolBank to borrow supplies. There is no membership fee. The charity submits a tool order online and then picks up their tool order at the ToolBank at their scheduled pickup time.
ToolBank staff and volunteers have already prepared the order in advance and help the agency load tools and equipment into their vehicle. ToolBank staff provides the agency with usage and care guidelines and an itemized receipt.
After the completion of the project, the agency returns the borrowed tools at the scheduled return time. ToolBank staff and volunteers assist the agency in unloading tools and check tools back into inventory.
Agencies are required to pay a tool handling fee of 3% of the retail value of each tool borrowed times the number of weeks used. For example, an agency borrows 30 rakes for one week. Rakes are valued at $9.98 each. The tool handling fee for one rake is $0.2994 per week. The total tool handling fee is $8.98. A fraction of what it would cost to buy 30 rakes and a huge savings for the nonprofit.
The Ahwatukee members of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun donated $15,700 to Phoenix ToolBank in September.
“We are beyond excited to have been selected by 100+ Women Who Care and will be using the donation to add additional inventory items that have been requested by our nonprofits and schools to grow our impact, including expanding our heat relief program,” stated Jana Ferraro, executive director of Phoenix ToolBank.
“These additions will allow us to better equip the 350+ organizations utiliz-
Ahwatukee hunger walk registration is now open, sponsors sought
Esperanza Lutheran Church members have organized the Ahwatukee Foothills CROP Hunger Walk through Church World Services to raise $25,000. Participants can walk for 1 mile or 3.4 miles, the average round-trip distance women and children in the developing world walk for water.
The walk starts at 3 p.m. Nov. 13 at Desert Foothills Park, 1010 Marketplace SW, Ahwatukee.
Of the money collected, 75% will be used by CWS globally to respond to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster. The remaining 25% will be donated to the Kyrene Family Resource Center through The Kyrene Foundation to help stock food shelves.
Businesses wanting to sign on as supporters – as well as walkers and people who simply want to donate to the cause – can go to events.crophungerwalk.org/2022/event/phoenixaz.
The team said people can register as individuals or a group. Esperanza Pastor Annemarie Burke said people with questions can contact CROP.hunger.walk@myesperanza.org or call the church office at 480-759-1515.
Carrie McNeish revving up dance classes, planning Halloween party at Cactus Jack’s
Registration is open for Ahwatukee dance and fitness instructor Carrie McNeish’s fall line dancing and AZ Two Step Couples dance classes in both evening and daytime formats.
She’s also helping out with planning Cactus Jack’s annual Halloween party starting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the bar on the southwest corner of 48th Street and Elliot Road.
The party will include line dancing lessons and open dancing, treats, raffles and costumes. Information: dancemeetsfitness.net, cmcneish@cox.net.
Tukee Trot lining up walkers and sponsors for annual post-Thanksgiving event
The third annual Tukee Trot 5K is back on for 8:30 a.m. Nov. 25 with the course and venue hosted at Desert Vista High School and the walk chip-timed and USATF-sanction. The nonprofit event will benefit the Kyrene Foundation.
Early registration is now open at racerooster.com. There also is a 1-mile Kids Quail Fun Run around Vista Canyon Park.
Early bird pricing runs through Oct. 11 and the first 200 registrants will also receive a free commemorative Tukee Trot quail mug (15 oz.) available at pre-race pick-up.
Event sponsors and volunteers are sought. Contact: tukeetrot@cox.net.
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LD 12 Dems holding online candidate forums for education chief hopefuls
LD12 Democrats are hosting a series of virtual candidate forums called TUKEE Talks through early October.
At 7 p.m. Oct. 6, Thursday, Kathy Hoffman, seeking re-election for Superintendent of Public Instruction, and two Kyrene Governing Board candidates, Kevin Walsh and Triné Nelson. will speak.
Register: azld12dems.org/calendar.
Contact LD12AhwatukeeDems@gmail with questions.
Ahwatukee Friends and Neighbors sets luncheon, invites women in community
Ahwatukee Foothills Friends and Neighbors will host a luncheon at Ahwatukee Country Club from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 24. Dr. Bohumil M. Svoma, staff scientist and meteorologist at SRP, will discuss the western drought and the remainder of the 21st Century. Contact affanwomensgroup@gmail.com for more details and to register. The cost of the lunch is $20. A prepaid reservation must be made by Oct. 10.
AFFAN is a local women’s club serving Ahwatukee since 2001 that offers women of all ages a chance to participate in dining, card playing, games, gardening, books, exploring Arizona day trips, and other activities. Information: affanwomensgroup.org/public
Esperanza Lutheran planning two big free events in October
Esperanza Lutheran Church, 2601 E. Thunderhill Place, Ahwatukee is holding a jazz night 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and the free concert requires no registration.
Meanwhile, another free event is Oktoberfest at Esperanza 6-9 p.m. Oct. 29. The public is invited but asked to register by calling 480-759-1515.
Ahwatukee golf ladies league ready to start new season at Foothills Golf Course
The Foothills Golf Course Ladies League is ready to start up in advance of a formal opening Nov. 1.
The league plays 18 holes of handicap golf every Tuesday morning from September through May. Play includes weekly games, prizes and friendly competition. If you are interested, email Marsha Morris at marshacmorris@gmail.com.
Ironwood Library offers free activities for people of all ages this month
Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee, presents a variety of programs for children, teens and adults. Unless otherwise noted, free tickets are required and available 30 minutes before programs’ start times at the library’s information desk.
For more information: phoenixpubliclibrary.org.
Babytimes
Babies ages birth to 23 months, accompanied by a favorite adult, will enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and interactive fun every Tuesday, 10:30-11:10 a.m. Space is limited to 12 families.
Toddlertimes
Toddlers ages 24-36 months, accompanied by a favorite adult, will enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and interactive fun every Thursday, 10:30-11:10 a.m. Space is limited to 12 families.
Full STEAM ahead for kids
Children ages 5-11 can explore hands-on creative ways to design, experiment, and invent every Saturday, 2-3 p.m., in this Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) program. Space is limited to 10 families. It will not be held Oct. 18.
Next Chapter Book Club
This inclusive community-based book club is designed for people ages 12+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have a desire to make friends, explore their community, and read (regardless of current reading ability).
This weekly gathering is free and occurs every Wednesday, from 3-4 p.m. Registration required in the library or online in the calendar section of the library’s website.
Sit, stay, read!
Young readers & listeners can sign up for reading time with a registered therapy dog/handler team. Read with Elsa on Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. Oct. 11 and Oct. 18. Read with Raven on Thursdays, Oct. 13 and Oct. 27, 3:30-4:30 pm.
Book Club
Adult readers 18+ can meet up with fellow bibliophiles the first Wednesday of each month, 5:00-5:45 p.m. On Oct. 5 The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman will be discussed. On Nov. 2, “My Family and Other Animals” by Gerald Durrell will be discussed.
Escape Room
Sleuths from age 12 on up can flex their mystery-solving skills during one of the library’s escape room sessions on Oct. 22. Sessions can accommodate up to 12 people. Teams and solo players are welcome. Sessions are 2-2:30 p.m., 2:45-3:15 p.m. and 3:30-4:00 p.m.
Red Cross blood drive
People ages 16+ can give blood in the American Red Cross Blood Mobile in the library’s parking lot Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Appointment times can be found by going to redcrossblood.org and selecting the “Donating Blood” option. Masks are optional.
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ing ToolBank to serve our community and grow their impact using “tools for change”! This one donation is a true force multiplier for our charitable sector.” 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun is a group of like-minded, passionate women who want to connect to one another and to their communities. The women leverage their resources so their quarterly gifts of $100 per member add up to a significant donation to a local charity.
Since the chapter’s inception in 2015, the organization has donated over $950,000 to local nonprofits. The chapter comprises three sister groups: East Valley, Ahwatukee, and Scottsdale.
To learn more or attend their next giving circle at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Foothills Golf Club. For details: 100wwcvalleyofthesun.org/. To learn more about Phoenix ToolBank: phoenixtoolbank.
org.
Tempe VFW Auxiliary seeks help to send Christmas boxes to troops
VFW Auxiliary 3632, based at 2125 S. Industrial Park Ave., Tempe, is seeking donations for 100 boxes of Christmas gifts to troops abroad. Items can be dropped off at the post or ordered at a.co./byQfOpB for delivery to the post.
Needed items include energy mix packets and other water enhancers, instant coffee and Kool-Aid, dryer sheets and Febreeze, any high protein snacks except tuna, and personal care items.
