Hi!

I’m Claire Elkins.  Thank you for visiting my website.

I have been in the real estate business for more than 20 years; yet every day is like a new adventure - exciting and fun!  And the West Side of the Valley of the Sun is where all the excitement is happening.

My husband, Cliff, and I have lived in Arizona since 1995 … and contrary to many, we live here 12 months of the year.  I know the various communities and cities (Sun City Grand, Triology, Vistancia, Corte Bella, Sun City West, Surprise, Peoria, and Glendale to name a few), and surrounding areas of the West Side (Lake Pleasant, White Tank Mountains, Hassayampa Plains, and Estrella Mountains).  This allows me to find the perfect home in the location that best matches your needs and requirements.

Arizona is a great state for sports and outdoor recreation.  I happen to be a sports enthusiast.  Race walking is my passion.  My most recent accomplishment is winning the gold medal in may age group in Spain 2005.  I was also awarded Racewalker of the Year (2004-2005), for my age group, by the United States Track and Field Association.

The Northwest Valley is the Cactus League Spring Training home to the following MLB teams:  Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals are in Surprise, while the San Diego Padres and Seattle Marioners are in Peoria.   My husband and I are charter members of the Sundance Volunteers association at the Surprise Stadium; so, if you have any questions about spring training ticket sales - feel free to contact me!

The Valley of the Sun is home to the following professional sports teams:  the Phoenix Coyotes (NHL), the Cardinals (NFL), the Diamondbacks (MLB), the Phoenix Suns (NBA), and the Phoenix Mercury (WNBA).

The Coyotes arena and Cardinals stadium are located in the West Valley city of Glendale at Loop 101 West and Glendale Avenue.

If you don't find professional sports interesting, but love high school and college athletics...or you want to be out there hiking, golfing, swimming, skiing --  this is the place to be.   The West Valley is also full of opportunities for cultural arts.  

Arizona Broadway Theatre is a state-of-the-art performing arts venue ,providing year-round professional Broadway musicals and gourmet table-service dining in one exquisite package.  Exceptional theatre.  Elegant dining. 

There are several community theatres, Peoria's Theater Works and Copper State Dinner Theater just to name drop two; plus those associated with the community colleges.   

Whether you want to watch or participate, there is something for everyone at any age to enjoy!  

Please feel free to tour the website, review the properties, and check out the area information.  Fill out the Info Request/Forms screen if you have specifics.   Or click on Contact and send an email message with your questions, requests, and/or thoughts.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Claire

9-yr Multi-Million Dollar Producer with Ken Meade Realty

West Side of the Valley of the Sun

- Arizona Licensed Realtor                       

- Referral and Relocation Realtor  

- Real Estate Sales Specialist

- Accredited Buyer's Representative

- Colorado Licensec Realtor                         

- Pennsylvania Licensed                               

- Sunrise Business Builders                                                             

- Lake Pleasant Board of Realtors                                       

- Sun City West Business & Professional Associations

- Member of Briarwood Country Club, Sun City West, AZ.

- NW Valley National Women League of Voters  (Vice-Chair Membership 2001, 2002)

- Lifetime Member of the President's Round Table

West Valley -- It is the place to be!