4/14/16 Want something to do?

Events  Sea to Shining Sea Raffle  Fri. 04/15, all day Outlets at Anthem, Phoenix While enjoying some great spring shopping, stop by the Customer service desk in the food court and enter to win 4 tickets to ProMusica's "Sea to Shining Sea." more info   map  Highland Yard Vintage- Home & Decor Market  Fri. 04/15 - Sun. 04/17, times vary Merchant Square, Chandler This curated shopping experience will offer the best in home and garden decor from some of the most talented designers, pickers, and makers in Arizona. more info   FB   map  Maricopa County Fair  Fri. 04/15 & Sat. 04/16, 10am Arizona State Fairground, Phoenix The fair features the largest county fair carnival in Phoenix with over 36 rides, fair foods, and over 60 vendors. $0-$9 more info   map  Eat, Drink and Be Pretty  Fri. 04/15, 7pm-11pm Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts EDBP features food from over 25 of the Valley's top restaurants, and a fine selection of drinks for guests to enjoy while watching live fashion shows. $85-$125 more info   map  2016 Take Steps Phoenix Walk  Sat. 04/16, 8am The Phoenix Zoo The Crohn's & Colitis Take Steps Phoenix Walk is CCFA's largest event in Arizona committed to finding cures for digestive diseases. $25 more info   map  Phoenix Pet Expo  Sat. 04/16 & Sun. 04/17, times vary World of Scottsdale Check out tons of Pet-Friendly Exhibitors and Rescue Groups. See live demonstrations in obedience training, pet care, giveaways, costume contests, and more. more info   FB   map  Scottsdale Culinary Festival  Sat. 04/16 & Sun. 04/17, 12pm Scottsdale Civic Center Park Taste as many foods from as many restaurants as your stomach will allow on 25 acres of park bliss. $10-$140 more info   map  The Good Life Festival  Sat. 04/16, 12pm-6:15pm Encanterra Country Club, Queen Creek Attendees can enjoy specialty artisan shopping, wine and craft beer tasting, and delicious eats from local vendors and food trucks. $32-$75 more info   map  3rd Annual Goodyear Lakeside Music Fest  Sat. 04/16, 12pm-9pm Lakeside Amphitheatre at Estrella, Goodyear Designed to be a true celebration of art and culture, the Music Fest will feature more than half a dozen bands covering a wide range of genres. more info   map  Picture Perfect Wine Event  Sat. 04/16, 5pm Lost Dutchman State Park, Apache Junction This fourth annual festival will feature delicious wine, unique Arizona cuisine, live music, raffles, and more. $15-$78 more info   map  15th Annual Phoenix Improv Festival  Sat. 04/16 & Sun. 04/17, 7pm Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix As one of the largest running improv festivals in the United States, the Phoenix Improv Festival celebrates and showcases the art of improvisation and unscripted theater. $15 more info   map  Arcadia Family Fun Run  Sun. 04/17, 8am iRun, Phoenix The Arcadia Family Fun Run is a 5k through a gorgeous Arcadia neighborhood. All proceeds go to SIDS research. $40 more info   map  Phoenix Youth Symphony Chamber Winds & Percussion Ensemble  Sun. 04/17, 2pm King of Glory Lutheran Church, Tempe Welcome the Phoenix Youth Symphony Chamber Winds and Percussion Ensemble, featuring students grades 5-12. more info   map

Movies    In Theaters  Rated The Jungle Book         PG Criminal                   R My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2       PG-13 New DVD Releases    Rated  Critics Say Flight 7500 PG-13 The Forest PG-13 Standoff  R Pro Sports   Arizona Football            vs Tampa Bay 04/16 @ 6:00pm  Schedule Soccer       Schedule Golf Tour                        RBC Heritage                 Hilton Head, SC               04/14-04/17 @ times vary               Golf Network               Schedule 2016 Sprint Cup Series           Food City 500  Bristol Motor Speedway 04/17 @ 10:00am  FOX Schedule College Sports    Arizona Sun Devils      Baseball  vs California  04/15 @ 7:00pm 04/16 @ 12:00pm 04/17 @ 12:30pm Softball  @ Utah  04/16 @ 3:00pm 04/17 @ 6:00pm Track & Field  APU/Bryan Clay  04/15-04/16 @ TBA Mt. SAC Relay    04/15-04/16 @ TBA Arizona Wildcats         Baseball  vs Stanford 04/15 @ 6:00pm 04/16 @ 7:00pm 04/17 @ 1:00pm Softball  @ Stanford  04/15 @ 5:00pm  04/16 @ 5:00pm 04/17 @ 4:00pm Track & Field  Mt. SAC Relay    04/15-04/16 @ TBA @ LSU Alumni Gold Classic 04/16 @ 7:00am Local Sports    Senior Golf                      Schedule  Weather     Friday   Partly Cloudy  79º/54º Saturday  Clear 81º/58º Sunday  Clear         85º/63º

Need downpayment assistance?

Need downpayment assistance? We can help. If this one won't help you, there are others. Call us.

Pathway to Purchase Down Payment Assistance

The Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH), acting jointly with the Arizona Home Foreclosure Prevention Funding Corporation (AHFPFC) and the Arizona Housing Finance Authority (AzHFA), to provide down payment assistance to qualified homebuyers purchasing a primary residence in 17 targeted municipalities in Arizona. The assistance is an incentive to purchase in targeted housing markets that have been hardest-hit by foreclosures.

The AHFPFC / AzHFA “Pathway to Purchase” P2P Down Payment Assistance Program provides an attractive 30-year fixed-rate mortgage with a Down Payment Assistance (DPA) second mortgage equal to * 10% of the purchase price. The DPA second mortgage is a five–year forgivable lien against the subject property at a 0% interest rate and no required monthly payments. The down payment assistance (DPA) can be used toward the down payment and / or closing costs. DPA is only available in conjunction with a P2P first mortgage and is funded by AHFPFC / AzHFA at the mortgage loan closing.

Pathway to Purchase Program Highlights:

Mortgage for the purchase of an Owner occupied, Primary Residences in targeted areas.

Borrower(s) Income not to exceed $89,088.

Purchase Price limit not to exceed $356,352.

Existing properties only, new construction is not allowed.

The DPA provided is 10% of the purchase price * up to a maximum of $20,000.

Fannie Mae HFA Preferred mortgages only.

The P2P Program is strictly limited to the following 17 Cities:

Arizona City, Avondale, Buckeye, Casa Grande, Coolidge, Douglas, El Mirage, Fort Mohave, Goodyear, Huachuca City, Laveen, Maricopa, Red Rock, Sierra Vista, Snowflake, Tucson, Yuma.

If a homebuyer needs down payment assistance for a City not listed above, please see the HOME Plus Down Payment Assistance Program offered by the Arizona Housing Finance Authority.

Each borrower must complete a homebuyer education course before closing. The homebuyer education requirement may be met by taking a pre purchase course through an internet-based program developed by mortgage insurance companies, such MGIC or Genworth Financial or through another HUD-approved homebuyer education provider. For more details, see the last page of the Pathway to Purchase Participating Lender document.

First Step:

The homebuyer MUST work through one of ADOH approved and participating mortgage lenders. The lender will be your point of contact through the process working with the homebuyer to obtain a program qualifying mortgage and registration for the down payment assistance grant.

4/08/16 Things to do this weekend. Have fun

Events  Golf Fore Gompers  Fri. 04/08, 7:30am The Legacy Resort, Phoenix One of the Valley's premier golf tournaments benefiting individuals with developmental disabilities. $150-$50 more info   map  Tempe Festival of the Arts  Fri. 04/08 - Sun. 04/10, 10am Mill Avenue District, Tempe The Tempe Festival of the Arts consistently ranks among the Top 100 Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows in the nation by Sunshine Art magazine. more info   map  Mountain Lion Carnival  Fri. 04/08, 4pm Red Mountain High School, Mesa The event features 20 full-sized carnival rides, midway games, food trucks and vendors. more info   map  Spring Movies  Fri. 04/08, 7pm Scottsdale Quarter Enjoy this family-friendly showing of Inside Out. more info   map  11th Annual Camp Colley Classic Golf Tournament  Sat. 04/09, 6:30am Aguila Golf Course, Laveen Village Proceeds make it possible for children in Phoenix's under served areas to explore the wonders of nature in the safe and nurturing environment of Camp Colley. $135 more info   map  Dobson Ranch Water Conservation Fair  Sat. 04/09, 8am La Casita Recreation Center, Mesa Vendors will showcase how their products and services can better promote the use of water conservation. more info   map  Birds n' Bikes  Sat. 04/09, 8am Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon, Phoenix Celebrate the centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty by planting a tree and taking a guided bike tour to learn about local birds. 45-$10 more info   map  Liver Life Walk Phoenix  Sat. 04/09, 8:30am Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix This 14th annual dog friendly fund raising 5k/1k walk is fun for the whole family. more info   map  Berridge Nurseries 18th Annual Art in the Garden  Sat. 04/09, 9am Berridge Nurseries, Phoenix Art in the Garden offers local artists a unique outdoor setting in the Nursery amid flowering plants to display their artwork. more info   map  Gilbert Global Village Festival  Sat. 04/09, 10am Gilbert Town Center This family-friendly event includes children's activities, arts and crafts, food from around the world, and live entertainment.  more info   map  3rd Annual Olive Blossom Festival  Sat. 04/09 & Sun. 04/10, 11am Queen Creek Olive Mill A fun filled weekend including cooking demos, honey tasting, pollination classes, Olive Oil 101 tours, food trucks, and more. more info   map  A Tartan Day Concert  Sat. 04/09, 2pm St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Mesa The Mesa Caledonian Pipe Band presents A Tartan Day Concert, with performances by the Arizona Academy of Highland Dance. $10 more info   map  13th Annual Polish Festival  Sat. 04/09 & Sun. 04/10, 10am Our Lady of Gestochowa Church, Phoenix The Polish Festival features delicious Polish cuisine, dancers, music, and fun activities for the whole family. more info   map  MusicaNova  Sun. 04/10, 4pm Central United Methodist Church, Phoenix The MusicaNova Orchestra is joined by over 20 guest players from Tempe High School, the Arizona school for the Arts, and the Phoenix Youth Symphony. $15-$20 more info   map                                            Phoenix Film Festival                   Now Through April 14th                       Movies    In Theaters  Rated One More Time         NR The Boss                   R Batman v Superman: Dawn       PG-13 New DVD Releases    Rated  Critics Say Star Wars: The Force Awakens PG-13 Concussion PG-13 Tumbledown  R Pro Sports   Arizona Ice Hockey              @ San Jose 04/09 @ 7:30pm Schedule Phoenix Basketball    @ New Orleans  04/09 @ 4:00pm Schedule Arizona Football            vs Los Angeles 04/09 @ 7:00pm  Schedule 2016 Sprint Cup Series           Duck Commander 500  TX Motor Speedway 04/09 @ 4:30pm  FOX Schedule Golf Tour                        Masters Tournament                Augusta, CA               04/07-04/10 @ times vary               Golf Network               Schedule Soccer       Resumes Next Week  ESPN Schedule College Sports    Arizona Sun Devils      Baseball  vs Washington  04/08 @ 7:00pm 04/09 @ 3:30pm 04/10 @ 12:00pm Softball  vs Washington  04/08 @ 5:00pm 04/09 @ 7:00pm 04/10 @ 3:00pm Track & Field  Jim Click Multi's  04/08 @ All Day Mesa Classic  04/08 @ All Day Sun Angels Classic   04/08 & 04/09 @ All Day Arizona Wildcats         Baseball  vs Washington State 04/08 @ 6:00pm 04/09 @ 6:00pm 04/10 @ 1:00pm Softball  vs Houston  04/08 @ 6:00pm  04/09 @ 6:00pm 04/10 @ 12:00pm Track & Field  Jim Click Multi's  04/08 & 04/09 @ All Day Local Sports    Senior Golf                      Schedule  Weather     Friday   Chance of Thunderstorm  82º/60º Saturday  Clear 85º/59º Sunday  Chance of Rain         76º/58º

April 1, 2016 things to do this weekend

Events  Chandler Jazz Festival  Fri, 04/01 & Sat. 04/02, 4:30pm Dr, A.J. Chandler Park, Chandler Listen to smooth jazz and blues at the 17th Annual Chandler Jazz Festival. more info   map  Spring Movies at the Quarter  Fri. 04/01, 7pm  Scottsdale Quarter Don't miss this animated favorite on the big screen at Scottsdale Quarter. This weeks featured film is Despicable Me. more info   map  San Tan Orchestra Presents "Friends, Compadres & Other Composers"  Fri. 04/01, 7:30pm First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mesa Music that will showcase the considerable talents of the San Tan Orchestra on flute, strings, and horn will be performed. $5-$12 more info   map  The Von Trapps  Fri. 04/01, 7:30pm Chandler Center for the Arts The Von Trapps have been on stage together since 2001, performing Australian Folk songs, as well as songs from The Sound of Music. $22-$36 more info   map  Peoria Arts & Culture Festival  Sat. 04/02, 8am-4pm Osuna Park, Peoria Students from Peoria Unified School District exhibit their artwork, perform dance routines, theater acts, choir, and band on stages throughout the event. Attendees can also view pottery being made, enjoy a bike ride, wagon ride, and kid's zone. more info   map  Rugged Maniac Obstacle Race  Sat. 04/02, 10am Wild Horse Bass Motorsports Park, Chandler The Rugged Maniac will feature 25 epic obstacles, followed by a party. $79-$89 more info   map  DogFest Walk n Roll Phoenix  Sat. 04/02, 9am Scottsdale Center Mall DogFest is a family friendly, dog friendly, and completely free dog walk and festival. more info   map  Desert Valley Orchid Show  Sat, 04/02 & Sun. 04/03, times vary Berridge Nurseries, Phoenix The Desert Valley Orchid Society is sponsoring a free and family friendly Orchid Show and Workshop. more info   map  Spring Fling Carnival  Sat. 04/02, 9am Back Fit Health & Spine, Gilbert A free family event with live music, entertainment, talent show, free games, face painting, and carnival rides. more info   map  Ahwatukee Dog Show  Sat. 04/02, 9am-12pm Ahwatukee Swim Center, Phoenix The Dog Show includes games, raffles, and lots of good fun. more info   map  Four Peaks Kilt Chaser Festival  Sat. 04/02, 9am Four Peaks Tasting Room, Tempe The event will feature a kilt chaser 5k, followed by a festival that includes BBQ, live music, and craft beers. $5 more info   map  Repticon Phoenix Reptile & Exotic Animal Show  Sat. 04/02, 10am Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix Repticon Phoenix is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise. $5-$15 more info   map  2016 ISA Spring PowWow  Sat. 04/02, 10am Mesa Community College This day long event will feature American food, arts and crafts, and much more. more info   map  "Under the Big Top" - Presented by Arizona Winds Concert Bands  Sun. 04/03, 3pm Cactus High School, Glendale The Arizona Winds will present "Under the Big Top," a musical circus-show in the style of the old P.T. Barnum three-ring circus. more info   map                                 Discover Great Picnic Locations                       Movies    In Theaters  Rated My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2      PG-13 Meet the Blacks          R Zootopia         PG New DVD Releases    Rated  Critics Say Room R Miss You Already PG-13 All Roads Lead to Home  PG-13 Pro Sports   Arizona Ice Hockey              vs Washington 04/02 @ 7:00pm Schedule Phoenix Basketball    vs Washington  04/01 @ 7:30pm vs Utah 04/03 @ 3:00pm Schedule Arizona Football            vs Portland 04/01 @ 7:00pm  Schedule Spring Training        Schedule    Golf Tour                        Shell Houston Open                Humble, TX               03/31-04/03 @ times vary               Golf Network               Schedule 2016 Sprint Cup Series           STP 500  Martinsville Speedway 04/03 @ 10:00am  FOX Schedule Soccer       Resumes Next Week  ESPN Schedule College Sports    Arizona Sun Devils      Baseball  @ Washington State  04/01 @ 7:00pm 04/02 @ 1:00pm Softball  @ California  04/01 @ 4:00pm 04/02 @ 1:00pm 04/03 @ 2:00pm Track & Field  @ Stanford Invitational  04/02 @ TBA Arizona Wildcats         Baseball  @ Utah 04/01 @ 5:00pm 04/02 @ 3:00pm 04/03 @ 12:00pm Softball  @ Utah  04/02 @ 7:00pm  04/03 @ 7:00pm Track & Field  @ Stanford Invitational  04/01 & 04/02 @ TBA Local Sports    Oro Valley Amateur                     2016 Oro Valley Amateur  The Golf Club at Vistoso 04/02-04/03 @ times vary Schedule  Weather     Friday   Clear  82º/57º Saturday  Clear 86º/58º Sunday  Clear         91º/61º