City of Peoria  / Peoria Sports Complex:

This wonderful community of Peoria is part of the west valley with many things to do in the community and outside. Peoria is surrounded by many recreational activities, theaters and shopping. If you are a space historian, the place you may want to visit is the Challenger Space Center of Arizona, just to remember and tell your kids what occurred that winter Florida day in 1986. Peoria provides plenty of live arts entertainment as well. There are two live performing arts theaters including the Arizona Broadway Theatre and Peoria Performing Arts Center. To enjoy the 70 to 80 degree days, there are plenty of recreational activities nearby as well. Lake Pleasant is nearby for you to go camping, boating, sailing, water and jet skiing, and fishing.  There are plenty of golf courses in the community.

Most importantly, Peoria is the spring home on the Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres. These two teams will train once again at the Peoria Sports Complex and make their run for baseball greatness in 2012. Let alone, there is plenty of real estate, if you look to own a place for spring training, or transplant to Peoria. I will take care of you.

Lets Talk Seattle Mariners Baseball:

Looking at last year’s record for the Mariners, and yes, it was pretty bad. However, they still did not lose 100 games during the 2011 campaign.  Yes, not losing 100 games is something to build on when manager Eric Wedge and his staff were developing these players. They were scoping out these young players for the future, which is 2012.

The outlook for the 2012 season is going to be something exciting for Mariner fans. They are working hard to develop the talent of this team with solid prospects.  For one, they just picked up from the Yankees. Jesus Montero is going to be one heck of a ball player for this team with his arm strength as a catcher. However, he may be their designated hitter for now. Plus, with Ichiroin the lineup, still will provide more solid punches at the bat.

From pitching, Seattle has their number one starter, and former Cy Young Award Winner, Felix Fernandez to throw some of his best stuff and challenge his best opponents on the bump.  The rest of the starting rotation is young, and may not have dominant numbers. Carl Edwards is a very solid pitching coach and will work on those remaining four to improve their mechanics and numbers. I don’t have any doubt Brandon League with 37 saves in 2011, will have any problems closing games again this year.

Overall, I believe this team has all the potential to be good for years to come. Will the Mariners be a playoff team? If could happen. There’s plenty of competition in their American League Western division. Eric Wedge is a good manager, and with his experience while he was the manager the Cleveland Indians, I do believe can do the same of working this team to make winning strides in Seattle.  If this young team develops fast, then they have a good chance to stay in playoff contention through September.

Lets Talk San Diego Padres Baseball:

Lets face it. The National League West was extremely competitive in 2011 as the San Diego Padres had their work cut out for them and finished in the basement. Obviously, their hitting didn’t provide much of anything for the team. After the season ended, the team appeared to be in shambles as some positions in the front office were shifted. After that last pitch of 2011, the team really didn’t know the direction they were going, or did they?

The outlook for the 2012 became a different picture as new General Manager, Josh Byrnesand his staff have found ways to pick up a few solid players for the Padres. Still, they will have their work cut out to evaluate the talent of the team. I also believe it starts from the farm system. There are six players ranked in the 100 top prospects for this year.  That’s a start for the future along with some veteran players they picked up.

The 2011 offense was not up to par with the lack of scoring power. This year, they’ll work on relying on outfielder, Camerin Maybin, who has good speed and the fundamentals to get runners home. I feel his last year’s performance will get better at a young age of 24. Plus, the two time all star from the American League, Carlos Quentin is a solid pick up from the White Sox. There are some bright spots in the lineup, but feel there will be some shifting throughout the year to determine what batting positions fit best.

The Padres’ pitching rotation is really not bad at all. Actually, this rotation looks good on paper. Two of their pitchers Tim Stauffer and Cory Luebke are very solid at the top part of the rotation and could be one of the leagues elite pitchers in the league. To me Padre fans, their records from last year were good and close to .500 mark from last year doesn’t mean anything. Stauffer (3.41 ERA) and Luebke (3.09 ERA) can make hitters fearful in the league. Run supports were all they needed. Adam Harang (3.64 ERA) from the Dodgers is an extremely good pick up for them. He could be second or third in the rotation. The closing position is nothing to worry about with another huge pickup in Heath Bell, with 43 saves with the Marlins in 2011.

Overall, this could be an interesting year for the Padres in the National League West. The hitting could be average to good without superstar  numbers, but if the pitching holds up and Bell does his job at closer, they could be another team everyone should look out for this year.

Peoria Real Estate For Sale for Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres Fans:

Showing properties 1 – 10 of 468. See more city of Peoria real estate.
(all data current as of 2/2/2012)

1. $140,000 : 9207 W Topeka Drive, Peoria
   
   2 beds, 2.00 baths

   Home size: 2,350 sq ft

   Lot size: 9,415 sq ft

   
2. $209,900 : 8903 W Daley Lane, Peoria
   
   4 beds, 2.50 baths

   Home size: 2,188 sq ft

   Lot size: 16,219 sq ft

   
3. $130,000 : 8882 W Piute Avenue, Peoria
   
   2 beds, 2.00 baths

   Home size: 1,448 sq ft

   Lot size: 4,488 sq ft

   
4. $180,000 : 9247 W Black Hill Road, Peoria
   
   4 beds, 2.00 baths

   Home size: 2,337 sq ft

   Lot size: 7,195 sq ft

   
5. $199,900 : 18825 N 96th Avenue, Peoria
   
   2 beds, 2.00 baths

   Home size: 1,653 sq ft

   Lot size: 7,260 sq ft

   
6. $170,000 : 7209 W Lone Tree Trail, Peoria
   
   4 beds, 3.00 baths

   Home size: 3,110 sq ft

   Lot size: 7,200 sq ft

   
7. $125,000 : 8713 W Mcrae Way, Peoria
   
   2 beds, 1.75 baths

   Home size: 1,560 sq ft

   Lot size: 7,200 sq ft

   
8. $165,000 : 6731 W Bloomfield Road, Peoria
   
   4 beds, 3.00 baths

   Home size: 2,364 sq ft

   Lot size: 10,986 sq ft

   
9. $154,900 : 39410 N Quintero Lane, Unit 2, Peoria
   
   2 beds, 2.00 baths

   Home size: 1,852 sq ft

   Lot size: 1,825 sq ft

   
10. $199,000 : 19839 N 86th Avenue, Peoria
    
    2 beds, 2.00 baths

    Home size: 1,691 sq ft

    Lot size: 8,587 sq ft

    

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 Greenville SC Homes – Great Rental Properties

While the news media has made a feeble attempt to share positive news about the housing market, there is still a bright rainbow amisdt the continuing storm that the media still stirs up.

As the resale market is slow, foreclosures continue to appear on the market, inventories remain high and loans continue to be challenging, there is one bright spot: the rental market.  Because resales are slow, the Greenville rental market is in more demand than ever causing rental rates to increase.  That’s because those foreclosures have turned former homeowners into renters, but also because other perspective homeowners, worried about the flat market and also jobs, are relcutant to make their purchase.

Investing in real estate has some similarties as investing in stocks – buy low / sell high.  There are some great steals out there right now on Greenville SC  homes that would make excellent rental prices.   Interest rates are at a 40 year low, and some homes in the Greenville area that would make great rentals are very cheap.  Meanwhile demand for rentals in Greenville  has risen.

That increase in demand opens great opportunities for those who have the resources or cash to jump into the rental market.  Even more encouragement to jump into the rental market is the fact that Greenville continues to attract more jobs and jobs bring people.  More people equals more housing needs.

While the stock market is also sitting flat, purchasing rental properties in Greenville may give you that extra cash flow that you need.  Properly purchased and  managed, a rental property can bring you positive cash every month.  A buy and hold position may be your best bet right now.  Real estate has always survived recessions and history has taught us that those who own property are the real winners when the market takes a turn for the better.

Just take a look at what has happened to real estate prices during your life time, and if you are not old enough to remember look at what has happened since your parents were old enough to purchase property.   We have all made the comment that we wish we would have purchased property years ago when the prices were so low.  Chances are you will be saying that again in 10 years.

While there is no way I can predict the market, nor will I try, I can confidently say that I believe the housing market will swing back.  When it does you want to be the one holding the property in Greenville.

A few short years from now you will either say ” I sure am glad I bought some properties while the market was low” or you are going to say what most people have said over the years “Sure wish I had bought that property years ago when the price was low”.

Need help in learning about investing in Greenville South Carolina homes?  Give me a call.  I have been investing in Greenville for several years, own several properties myself and also handle property management.  I would love to share ideas with you and should you decide to invest in rental properties I can make the process simple from the selection of the property to full property management.

Give me a call – Let’s talk.    Jim Girard  (864) 414-4675

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About Jim Girard

I have been actively assisting people in the Greenville South Carolina real estate market since 1998.  During that time I have assisted Buyers, Sellers and Investors in hundreds of real estate transactions around Greenville South Carolina.  My personal experiences in purchasing, selling and investing in real estate in South Carolina has placed me in the center of my clients needs, whereas I can relate to most of their challenges and keep the transaction smooth.  Providing full property management services has given my investment clients piece of mind knowing their investment is fully serviced.  So, if you are interested in buying, selling, or renting Greenville South Carolina homes, or perhaps want me to help you manage one you already own, OR you would like to get into the business of doing any of that, visit my web site  at Greenville South Carolina Home, give me a call at 864.862.1400 or email me at jim@jimgirard.com.

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