From Long Realty Happy Mother’s Day 2013

Happy Mother's Day

Take a moment and think about what does it take to be a Mother?  What energy, what spirit, what emotion, what drive, what vision, what fullness?  And, the base for all of those elements is Love.  The unconditional love of a Mother.  That unconditional love has that unbelievable quality and ability of knowingness.  Knowing when [...]

Springtime in Arizona First Triple Digit Day

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It was another beautiful sunny Arizona day. It’s springtime; the desert is in full bloom. While other US cities are still experiencing cold blistery weather, there’s a whole lot of sun here. It was 66° this morning in Sun City Grand when my husband and I had our morning cup of coffer on our backyard patio. The first triple digit weather was recorded at 1:15pm. Although [...]

Things to Do Around Phoenix in May 2013

Here’s a collection of just some of the great local events going around the Valley of the Sun in May, 2013!   Birds in the Garden Every Monday throughout May, 2013 Desert Botanical Garden Arizona Tattoo Expo May 3 – 5, 2013 Mesa Convention Center Phoenix FC Soccer May 3, 23, 2013 Tempe Arizona Derby [...]

Insight from the Chief Executive Officer of Long Companies 4-22-13

“What a week! The emotional whirlwind of this past week’s events will impact all of us for sometime. There is no way that anyone of us can bear witness to all that has taken place and have it not effect us. From fear, to anger, to shock, to frustration, to relief, to a sense of [...]

Earth Day 2013 Surprise Arizona

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Today is the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day. Earth Day, dedicated to raising consciousness about environmental issues, is now celebrated by over a billion people world-wide.  I raise orchids sharing them with all around me at home and at work. I enjoy each unique shape, heavenly aroma and the vibrant colors. I have orchids in every room of my home, [...]

Roadrunners

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My first, and for decades only, exposure to a Roadrunner was in Warner Bros. cartoons, and poor Wile E. Coyote’s always frustrated attempts to snag the speedy bird with the spiked tail and crest. All that was to change upon moving to Sun City Grand here in Arizona. The first thing I noticed was that [...]

2013 Arts and Crafts Faire in Sun City Grand

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March 9, 2013 9am to 3pm Main Recreation Center Sonoran Plaza Village Center Sun City Grand It’s time once again for Sun City Grand’s annual Arts and Crafts Faire, and the public is invited! A countless variety of items crafted by homeowners will be available for purchase. Save the date – I hope to see you [...]

For Sale ~ Golf Course Home on a Sun City Grand Cul-de-Sac

20198 N Horse Trail Dr, Sun City Grand in Surprise, AZ 85374

20198 N Horse Trail Dr Surprise, AZ 85374 List Price Leolinda Bowers, Associate Broker with Long Realty West Valley, has listed another Sun City Grand home with breathtaking golf course views. This gorgeous expanded Ironwood model on a cul-de-sac  golf course lot has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and custom lighting throughout.  The beautifully upgraded open [...]