Earth Day 2018 is a global event. Each year, more than 1 billion people in 192 countries take part in what is the largest civic-focused day of action in the world. Find a local celebration and join in celebrating and protecting our home here on Earth. More information on Earth Day and the current focus…
Nestled in the McDowell Mountains with unobstructed mountain views, this former Camelot model in McDowell Mountain Ranch has an open floor plan and is highly upgraded with inlaid travertine and wood floors, stacked stone fireplace, granite island and countertops and stainless steel appliances. This house exudes ‘designer’ and will appeal to those accustomed to the…
A comparativemarket analysis (CMA) CMA is an informal estimate of your home’s market value. The value is determined through comparison to similar property transactions located within a certain radius. A CMA will accurately establish a sale price. Your local real estate agent is familiar with the local market and can more accurately determine a market value than a…
If you live in Scottsdale, you know why people flock here! If you don’t live here or have never visited, all it takes is one time to see why so many people want to buy Scottsdale real estate. With the beautiful scenic views of mountains, sightings of wildlife, great city life with world class shopping,…
From penthouses with spectacular city views to a prime estate in the country, options for luxury living vary widely by market. Generally, luxury homes start at approximately $1 million in secondary markets and $5 million for top markets like Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. If you’re in the market for a luxury home, here…
The Good Life Awaits in Scottsdale You’ve made a great choice of cities when you choose to live in Scottsdale but what area best suits your needs? Scottsdale is comprised of 183.9 square miles of land and 301 acres of water. If you are new to the area, that is a lot of land to cover. Here’s what…
Mirabel is an award-winning North Scottsdale Golf Club community like no other. Not only is it home to one of Tom Fazio’s beautiful desert courses, but it also offers a 38,000 square foot Desert Lodge Clubhouse, activities, service, and dining to rival any Five Star private Club or resort. Moreover, the gorgeous mountain views and…
Take these small steps to make your Thanksgiving celebration more environmentally friendly: 1. Use the good dishes and cloth napkins. Disposable dishes and plastic utensils create a ton of waste. If reusable won’t work, choose disposable plates, cups, napkins and utensils made from 100 percent post-consumer waste recycled paper, sugarcane and corn—they are compostable, too. 2.…
This Saturday we honor, remember and thank those individuals who served in the U.S. military for their sacrifices to protect our freedoms. Many businesses both locally, and nationwide, have planned free meals and discounts for veterans on Veterans Day weekend. ABC 15 has published a great list of these in the Phoenix metro area. Some specials…
You want to buy a home. Great. Before you jump in the car to go house hunting, be sure to know the correct steps to go about it. Not having a good game plan can delay or derail your quest for the perfect home. Work smarter, not harder and avoid making the following mistakes. 1.…