Gilbert Real Estate Blog
~ by Randy Hooker of Dreamcatcher Realty
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Welcome to Desert Living, Critters Included
This photo was recently sent to me courtesy of one of my all-time favorite home inspectors in the greater Phoenix metro area, Josh Lutz. He spotted the momma brown recluse spider (with babies on board) sitting on his shoe during a home inspection at a house in Gilbert, and after having a small heart attack managed to snap a picture of it. I’m not sure I would have had the composure to handle it as well as Josh did, but I very much appreciate the photo!
So why on earth would I post it here in the Gilbert Real Estate Blog? Because even though personal encounters with brown recluse spiders are relatively uncommon in this area, they do happen. The important detail in this case is that the home inspector was able to report the sighting of the critter so that the prospective buyer of the home – with a warning that immediately upon closing escrow the new owners should perform a good pest control treatment.
The same goes for warnings about other desert critters, like scorpions, snakes, crickets, black widow spiders, lizards, etc. It’s honestly not realistic to think that humans have overtaken the desert here in the Phoenix area and have wiped out all the desert critters. My standard line to clients is, “We live in the desert – don’t forget it.” But with appropriate precautions, it’s very easy to co-exist with them.
No need to panic or develop phobias. Just be aware.
Friday Fun: The Word – Borderline Personality
On Twitter yesterday, @RealSherriffJoe tweeted the following: “My buddy Stephen Colbert. I don’t know where he got this picture: http://tinyurl.com/37k2mb5“.
At the very least, you have to admire Sheriff Joe’s willingness to be the brunt of a parody on a nationally syndicated television show.Then again, one has to wonder how much ‘reality’ there really is in this particular video. Your thoughts?
The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c The Word – Borderline Personality Colbert Report Full Episodes 2010 Election Fox News Queen Creek Fire Department to promote importance of water safety
August is drowning impact awareness month, and Queen Creek firefighters want to remind residents of the ABCs of water safety: adult supervision, barriers between children and water, and classes in CPR for adults and swim lessons for children.
Drowning is a top cause of injury-related death for children in Arizona, especially in the one- to five-year-old age group. Child drowning is preventable, but sometimes, little can be done for a child once he or she has fallen into the water. To date, this year there have 54 water-related incidents in Maricopa County involving water, including eight child drowning fatalities.
Drowning can be avoided by following these important and life saving rules:
- Maintain constant adult supervision at all times.
- Install barriers surrounding the pool. Fences should be five feet high and gates should be self-closing and self-latching.
- Keep items that can be used for climbing away from pool fences.
- Never keep toys in or around a pool.
- Have a phone nearby. Post the 9-1-1 emergency telephone number and the physical address of the pool on the phone.
Purple ribbons recognizing the importance of water safety and the impacts of drowning are available free-of-charge at Queen Creek Town buildings and both Queen Creek fire stations through the month of August.
For more information about the Queen Creek Fire Department or for additional safety tips, visit www.queencreek.org or www.facebook.com/qcfire.
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New to Gilbert, Arizona or want to learn more about Town of Gilbert services?
Then don’t miss a free social this Saturday in Power Ranch!
New Residents are invited to attend a community social and learn about all that Gilbert has to offer.
In 1980 Gilbert was a rural farming town with a population of 5,717. Neighbors knew their neighbors. Today the population is reaching 223,000 and though growth indicates a bright future, Gilbert residents have new tools to develop important neighborhood relationships.
To encourage new friendships and provide community information, the Congress of Neighborhoods will host a social on Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Barn Clubhouse at Power Ranch. The facility is located at 3685 E. Autumn Drive, south of Ranch House Parkway and Pecos Drive.
Volunteers from community organizations and Town of Gilbert staff will provide informal presentations and short presentations about services. Residents will receive kits filled with information and refreshments will be provided.
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Queen Creek Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre Friday Fun Nights
Every Friday night, June 4 – October 15, 6 – 11 pm, Queen Creek will host a variety of equestrian events at its newest entertainment venue. The fun will include gymkhana barrel racing, pole bending, team roping and music by Cowboy Way mobile DJ. Admission is free so come join the fun. No horse required! Queen Creek Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre is located at 20464 E. Riggs Road, on Riggs Rd between Hawes and Ellsworth in Queen Creek.
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Queen Creek Crime Rates Decline
Crime statistics and response times for law enforcement calls in the Town of Queen Creek declined in 2009 despite a population increase. Total incidents, as reported by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), declined by almost 7% as the population of Queen Creek grew by 9%. Sheriff’s deputies arrived on the scene within 4 minutes, a decline from 5 minutes in 2008.
MCSO has 37 sworn deputies assigned to Queen Creek, including patrol deputies, school resource officers, detectives and a crime prevention deputy.
Queen Creek continues to strengthen its efforts in controlling crime with a shoplifting campaign and the use of bait cars in local shopping centers and residential neighborhoods.
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Queen Creek Monsoon Madness
Splash into fun at Queen Creek’s wettest and muddiest event of the year. Monsoon Madness, presented by the Town of Queen Creek and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and several local sponsors, will be held at Founders’ Park, 22407 S. Ellsworth Rd. in Queen Creek on Saturday, July 10 from 9 am – 1 pm. Festivities include 100 foot Soap and Slide, Mad Mud Volleyball, Wet & Wild Zone, Itty-Bitty Water Play Zone and Monsoon MudSlide.
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