A few facts about Historic Downtown Chandler, AZ.

City of Chandler, Arizona is a spectacular destination for visitors.

Located in the East Valley, in the southeast part of the Greater Phoenix area, about 20 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Chandler is the fourth largest city in Arizona in terms of population, with well over 250,000 residents.

Historic Downtown Chandler offers plenty of unique art galleries, trendy shops, a microbrewery, Arizona winery and award winning, independent restaurants making Downtown Chandler a favorite stop on your Arizona journey.
Throughout the spring and fall, numerous events take place in the historic square including a monthly art walk held the first Wednesday of each month and a year round farmer's market Thursday afternoons.
For musical and cultural performances, the Chandler Center for the Arts is conveniently located within walking distance.

Historical Facts:

• Chandler, Arizona was named after Dr. A. J. Chandler, a veterinarian who settled in the area in 1891.
• The town of Chandler began in 1912, with the opening of the Hotel San Marcos in 1913, Arizona's first resort.
• The Town of Chandler incorporated in 1920, with Dr. Chandler as its first Mayor.

1099 on Short Sale Transaction

A while ago I have posted a blog in reference of doing short sale with Bank of America (“Short Sale with Bank of America....again”). In result person in charge who did take a look at my file contacted me and I have successfully closed 30 days later. So, I thought that is it. Transaction closed, paperwork filed away.

But no, not so fast…Last week, I have received a phone call from my concerned Seller trying to file the taxes. My client, advised by his CPA, needs 1099 form that should be furnished by Bank of America. The COE occurred on 12/21/2009. The closing date that Bank of America has in a system shows 01/04/10, and based on that, 1099 will be sent in 2011.

I emailed back and forth to the negotiator the copy of city tax record (which is a public information) promptly showing sale date on 12/21/10, but without any positive outcome. Bank of America states that there is nothing they can do at this time, because they cannot override their system date, and it is up to my Seller and his CPA how they are going to address the issue.

Maybe I am missing something here (certainly I am not a tax accountant), but isn’t against the law? Bofa received and collected funds from the sale in December 2009, when closing has happened. By changing a closing date in their system (intentionally or not intentionally) Bofa has violated IRS rules.

I appreciate any input on if someone may have a piece of advice.

The Social Media - which one are the best for my business?

Everyday we spent a lot of time writing blogs, posting information on our facebook pages, tweeting, uploading videos on youtube and etc.

Recently I was questioning myself - which platforms are the best to grow our business? Let's face it it's impossile to use them all. So I did a simple comparable.
Let’s take a look:

1. Active Rain

• I connect with other professionals
• I learn something new everyday
• Helps me to implement different tools to grow my business
• Offers a lot of training
• Brings the google juice
• Great for SEO
• I’m seen as local expert

2. Tweeter

• Enables to send a very short messages (no more than 140 characters)
• Easy to monitor what others are saying about me
• Easy way to promote my business
• Help me engage with friends and customer
• Bring traffic to my website
• My tweets shows on google
  

3. Facebook

I can:

• Build my profile
• Connect with my friends
• Share my opinions
• Build my brand page
• Use different facebook application to grow my business
• Not to great for SEO
  
  

4. YouTube

• Enables a video sharing
• I’m seeing as an interent PRO
• Easy tool to brand my business
• Bring traffic to my website
• Great for my SEO

After writing this short summary I did some research and I came across this very visual scheme from cmo.com - CLICK HERE OR ON THE IMAGE (it will enlarge so you can read). The diagram shows all the advantages of using social media including linkedin, digg, stumbleupon, reddit.

My only question is. Why Active Rain is not on the list?
Which are YOU using the most?

Counting Calories in Arizona during month of March won’t be easy.

March in Arizona is one of the busiest months in terms of food- and drink-related events. Every appetite should be satisfied.

Arizona Events:

1. Jazz, Wine, Barrel & Barrel Tasting:

Chandler – March 5 – 7
Surprise – March 12 – 14

Free admission

$10 for six wine-tasting tickets

Kokopelli Winery

35 W. Boston, Chandler

(480) 792-6927

www.kokopelliwinery.com

2. Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival

March 5 – 7

$3 admission (free for Carefree residents)

$10 for six wine-tasting tickets

Downtown Carefree

Easy and Ho Hum streets

(480) 837-5637

www.thunderbirdartists.com

3. Arizona State Open Chili Championship

March 6th, 2010 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Free admission

Ed Hooper Park, Pinal Avenue and Rodeo Road

Casa Grande

(520) 560-2256

Choice Chili Cups on Sale at 11:00 AM - $4.00
(Chili cup sales to benefit Pinal Counsel for Casa/Foster inc.)
Competition Chili Cups on Sale at 2:00 PM - $4.00

Arts & Crafts & Food Vendors - All Day
Live Entertainment - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Car & Motorcycle Show - All Day
Chili Awards Presentations - 5:00 PM
"Live Music Provided by "Desert Cadillac's"

www.azchiliopen.com

4. Great Arizona Beer Festival

$40-$50 admission

Tempe Town Lake

54 W. Rio Salado Parkway

(480) 968-7559

www.azbeer.com

5. Aloha Festival

Free admission

March 13-14 (10am -5pm)

Tempe Town Lake

54 W. Rio Salado Parkway

(602) 697-1824

www.azalohafest.org

6. Devoured - Culinary festival

March 13-14

$65 admission for one day; $90 for both

Phoenix Art Museum

1625 N. Central Ave

(480) 657-7333

50 Valley restaurants will offer samples in the Phoenix Art Museum’s sculpture garden. There also will be wine samples, live music, seminars and cooking demos.

www.phxart.org/devoured

7. Downtown Chandler Barbecue Throwdown

March 20

Free admission

Downtown Chandler

www.bbqchandler.com

8. Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts/Arizona Wine Festival

March 26-28

Downtown Tempe

Free Admission

For $10 admission to wine portion, get a commemorative wine glass and six tasting of Arizona wines

(480) 921-2300 / www.tempefestivalofthearts.com

source: azcentral

March - Arizona's Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month

The Arizona Awarness Month is sponsored by the State Historic Preservation Office.

Objective:

• increase the awarness of Arizona history

• preserve and protect all the aspects of it

Numerous parks, museums are the participants of the program. Everybody in all ages should be able to find some fascinating activities such as:

• walking tours of histortic downtown Chandler

• demonstration of ancient skills (skills such as flint knapping, pottery, throwing rabbit sticks

• guided hikes to ruins and petro glyph sites throughout the state

Several programs are hosted by The Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park in southeastern Phoenix.
Addreess: 4619 E. Washington Street, Phoenix AZ 85034
For more information please visit: phoenix.gov/parks/pueblo

Do you think the single property websites can revolutionize the real estate business?

What I mean by single property websites?
A website with all the information prospective buyer needs such as:

• lots of photos
• google map
• property specs
• descriptive copy
• school system info
• neighborhood market stats
• virtual tour

Do you think this is the way to go? Is this something that our customers need and are looking for? We would like to hear some opinions.

March - Arizona's Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month

The Arizona Awarness Month is sponsored by the State Historic Preservation Office.

Objective:

• increase the awarness of Arizona history

• preserve and protect all the aspects of it

Numerous parks, museums are the participants of the program. Everybody in all ages should be able to find some fascinating activities such as:

• walking tours of histortic downtown Chandler

• demonstration of ancient skills (skills such as flint knapping, pottery, throwing rabbit sticks

• guided hikes to ruins and petro glyph sites throughout the state

Several programs are hosted by The Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park in southeastern Phoenix.
Addreess: 4619 E. Washington Street, Phoenix AZ 85034
For more information please visit: phoenix.gov/parks/pueblo

Counting Calories in Arizona during month of March won’t be easy.

March in Arizona is one of the busiest months in terms of food- and drink-related events. Every appetite should be satisfied.

Arizona Events:

1. Jazz, Wine, Barrel & Barrel Tasting:

Chandler – March 5 – 7
Surprise – March 12 – 14

Free admission

$10 for six wine-tasting tickets

Kokopelli Winery

35 W. Boston, Chandler

(480) 792-6927

www.kokopelliwinery.com

2. Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival

March 5 – 7

$3 admission (free for Carefree residents)

$10 for six wine-tasting tickets

Downtown Carefree

Easy and Ho Hum streets

(480) 837-5637

www.thunderbirdartists.com

3. Arizona State Open Chili Championship

March 6th, 2010 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Free admission

Ed Hooper Park, Pinal Avenue and Rodeo Road

Casa Grande

(520) 560-2256

Choice Chili Cups on Sale at 11:00 AM - $4.00
(Chili cup sales to benefit Pinal Counsel for Casa/Foster inc.)
Competition Chili Cups on Sale at 2:00 PM - $4.00

Arts & Crafts & Food Vendors - All Day
Live Entertainment - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Car & Motorcycle Show - All Day
Chili Awards Presentations - 5:00 PM
"Live Music Provided by "Desert Cadillac's"

www.azchiliopen.com

4. Great Arizona Beer Festival

$40-$50 admission

Tempe Town Lake

54 W. Rio Salado Parkway

(480) 968-7559

www.azbeer.com

5. Aloha Festival

Free admission

March 13-14 (10am -5pm)

Tempe Town Lake

54 W. Rio Salado Parkway

(602) 697-1824

www.azalohafest.org

6. Devoured - Culinary festival

March 13-14

$65 admission for one day; $90 for both

Phoenix Art Museum

1625 N. Central Ave

(480) 657-7333

50 Valley restaurants will offer samples in the Phoenix Art Museum’s sculpture garden. There also will be wine samples, live music, seminars and cooking demos.

www.phxart.org/devoured

7. Downtown Chandler Barbecue Throwdown

March 20

Free admission

Downtown Chandler

www.bbqchandler.com

8. Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts/Arizona Wine Festival

March 26-28

Downtown Tempe

Free Admission

For $10 admission to wine portion, get a commemorative wine glass and six tasting of Arizona wines

(480) 921-2300 / www.tempefestivalofthearts.com

source: azcentral

Gap jeans - 30% off with your trade-in pair

Use the Gap Coupon to get 30% off a pair of regular-priced jeans when you bring in an old pair. The old pair does not have to be from the Gap.
Deal is valid in stores only. Make sure the store is participating.
March 6 - March 14, 2010