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Welcome to Arizona!

“Tis the Season” Photo courtesy of local photographer Rachel Peterson, www.rpstillworks.com

We are pleased to provide you with our Cashman Partners exclusive local Buyer’s Guide. If you are planning a move to the Valley of the Sun, this package is designed to give you a snapshot of our beautiful part of the Southwest, along with resources to help you learn more about the Sonoran Desert lifestyle. Cashman Partners / Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty offers you a unique personalized approach to help you find your new home here. From the initial exploration of residential areas all the way through the process to moving day, we are all here to help make this transition seamless. As a leading business and cultural center in the West, our beautiful city provides a quality of life and cost of living that are attractive to newcomers. Our favorable weather, focus on the outdoors and stunning mountain backdrops give us good reason to call this home. For more information, please visit www.cashmanpartners.com.

Area Communities A complete interactive map for the entire Valley of the Sun can be found online at www.cashmanpartners.com.

Wonderful things await in the Valley of the Sun. It is truly the high desert, and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;center of townâ&#x20AC;? has moved much farther north than it used to be years ago. Back in the day, when Lincoln Road was considered an outpost, people really had to think twice about moving up to some of these pristine desert communities. Incredible mountain vistas, specimen cacti, and lush resorts are in the heart of this strikingly beautiful valley of ours. A fabulous assortment of dining, shopping, recreation and of course the many signature events we host including The WM Phoenix Open Golf Tournament and our Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction which are big draws for those considering their residence here. To learn more, visit www.cashmanpartners.com

A Glimpse of Arizona State Gem

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State Flower

Turquoise

Cactus Wren

Saguaro

A Perfect Location What we love about Scottsdale in addition to its local attractions is its proximity to and easy access from so many other places. Located just 10 miles from Sky Harbor Airport and downtown Phoenix, we can be connected non-stop with over 100 cities across the United States. Drive west 5 hours for a beach weekend in Southern California. Drive north 2 hours for a ski weekend in Flagstaff. Drive south 4 hours to enjoy a weekend in Mexico or north to the Grand Canyon to take in its beauty. Whatever your pleasure, Scottsdale has you connected!

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Palo Verde

Local Events Calendar JANUARY Fiesta Bowl Football Classic Rock ’n Roll Marathon Barrett Jackson Classic Car Auction Waste Management Phoenix Open PGA Tournament

APRIL

FEBRUARY

MARCH

Native American Hoop Dance Championship Arabian Horse Show Chinese Week Culture & Cuisine Festival Annual Gold Rush Days Wickenburg Glendale Chocolate Affaire

MLB Cactus League Spring Training Heard Museum Guild Annual Indian Fair & Market St. Patrick’s Parade Thunderbird Balloon & Air Classic Chandler Ostrich Festival

MAY

Arizona Diamondbacks Major League Baseball NASCAR Nextel Cup Race Phoenix Pride Festival Scottsdale Culinary Festival

Route 66 Fun Run Weekend Kingman Peach Festival at Schnepf Farms Queen Creek Wyatt Earp Days in Tombstone

JULY

AUGUST

White Mountain Native American Art Festival in Pinetop Fabulous Phoenix Fourth of July Mighty Mud Mania at Chaparral Park

White Mountain Bluegrass Musical Festival Pinetop Cowboy Poets Gathering Prescott World’s Oldest Rodeo in Payson

OCTOBER Arizona State Fair Way Out West Oktoberfest in Tempe Phoenix Coyotes NHL Hockey Enchanted Pumpkin Garden in Carefree

NOVEMBER Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival Fountain Hills Festival of Arts & Crafts NASCAR Nextel Cup Race Phoenix Suns NBA Basketball Glendale Glitters Holiday

JUNE Folk Arts Fair Prescott Prescott Territorial Days Show Low Days

SEPTEMBER Greek Festival Tucson Grand Canyon Music Festival Flagstaff

DECEMBER Christmas Mariachi Festival Fiesta Bowl Parade & Events Red Rock Fantasy Sedona ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo

For Golf Lovers

Visit our Cashman Partners Golf & Country Clubs Home Page for Details

Many of us live in Arizona to enjoy the country club lifestyle in the midst of breathtaking desert landscape. For our clients who are interested in golf properties and/or club membership and structure, taking a tour of the local clubs is a great way to become acquainted with our beautiful golf properties. Listed below is a sampling of our fine golf clubs in the Scottsdale area. For more information, please visit our web site. You can even make a Tee Time! Ancala Country Club | Scottsdale The Boulders Golf Club | Scottsdale DC Ranch Country Club | Scottsdale Desert Highlands | Scottsdale The Desert Mountain Club | Scottsdale The Estancia Club | Scottsdale Gainey Ranch Golf Club | Scottsdale Grayhawk Golf Club | Scottsdale Kierland Golf Club | Scottsdale Legend Trail Golf Club | Scottsdale McDowell Mountain Golf Club | Scottsdale The Mirabel Club | Scottsdale Paradise Valley Country Club | Paradise Valley Pinnacle Peak Country Club | Scottsdale Silverleaf Club | Scottsdale Starfire at Scottsdale Country Club | Scottsdale Terravita Golf & Country Club | Scottsdale Tournament Players Club | Scottsdale Troon Golf & Country Club | Scottsdale Troon North Golf Club | Scottsdale Whisper Rock Golf Club | Scottsdale

480.391.1000 480.488.9028 480.342.7246 480.419.3745 480.595.4000 480.472.4416 480.409.4813 480.502.1800 480.922.9283 480.488.7434 480.502.8200 480.437.1500 602.840.8100 480.585.6992 480.515.3200 480.367.6410 480.488.3456 480.585.4334 480.585.4310 480.585.7700 480.575.8700

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Sonoran Desert Adventures Explore Arizona: Road Trips & Attractions

“Highway 93” Photo courtesy of local photographer Rachel Peterson, www.rpstillworks.com

Flagstaff Ski at the AZ Snow Bowl, explore the Meteor Crater, and enjoy cool temps in the summer Grand Canyon National Park Take a scenic 5-hour drive to this natural wonder and enjoy camping, hiking and remarkable vistas Historic Old Town Scottsdale Right here in Scottsdale, enjoy the nostalgia, shopping & dining Jerome Take the family to this 100 year old mining town and explore the true west Kartchner Caverns Explore the mineral formations in this massive limestone cave near Tucson Lake Havasu & The London Bridge Visit this famous AZ Spring Break town for some boating and recreation Lake Mead & Hoover Dam On your way to Vegas for the weekend, stop here to appreciate the dam’s history & dramatic overlooks Lake Powell A destination for houseboats, hiking, fishing and visitors wanting to discover amazing rock formations and grottos Organpipe National Monument Enjoy a scenic drive and nature hike among the cacti Petrified Forest See the Puerco Indian Ruins and go fossil hunting in Northeastern Arizona Prescott Take a beautiful drive and explore our Arizona history just 100 miles from Scottsdale Route 66 Our original US Highway takes us back in time - enjoy the nostalgia along the way Saguaro National Park Tucson Celebrate the beauty of our majestic Saguaro cacti at this 143 square mile park Sedona & Oak Creek Canyon Nothing more beautiful than a hike in the red rocks of Sedona, a refreshing dip in Oak Creek, and immersing yourself in the Arts & Culture scene

Sunrise Ski Area A perfect ski weekend getaway or a beautiful summer vacation in beautiful nearby Greer or Pinetop Tombstone Relive the Wyatt Earp days in this notorious Western Town - fun for everyone! Bisbee Perfect for a weekend getaway with a quaint out-of-town feel with breweries, shops & lots of history

Area Activities

Sporting Events & Recreation

“Trail Blazers” Photo courtesy of local photographer Rachel Peterson, www.rpstillworks.com

Local Sporting Events & Venues

ASU Sun Devil Stadium Enjoy ASU Pac-10 football and our annual Fiesta Bowl | Tempe Chase Field Watch our MLB Arizona Diamondbacks home games and enjoy local concerts | Phoenix Jobing.com Arena Home to our NHL Phoenix Coyotes and many local concerts & events | Glendale MLB Spring Training Venues Visit www.cactusleague.com to view your favorite team’s schedules at one of our spring training venues in the Valley Phoenix International Raceway For our NASCAR racing fans | Avondale University of Phoenix Football Stadium Home to our NFL Arizona Cardinals and is the venue for many local concerts and events | Glendale Talking Stick Resort Arena Enjoy our amazing NBA Phoenix Suns, concerts and events | Phoenix

Like to Be in the Great Outdoors?

Spending time outdoors is a big part of our lives here, and the extensive network of trails and mountain preserves provides area residents with a wide assortment of choices when it comes to hiking, biking and camping. The Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve is the 'backyard' of North Scottsdale - consisting of over 30,000 acres of trails. This preserve is the largest in the country with easy access from several trail heads, including The Scottsdale Gateway, along Thompson Peak Parkway. There is something for everyone here, from a short hike with your dog to a 5-hour trek to Tom’s Thumb. For those who like to enjoy water sports and recreation on the lakes, you won’t be disappointed. And if you want to take in something really unique, visit our Arizona Desert Botanical Gardens to see our local flora and fauna. They have wonderful ongoing artistic and cultural events there as well. Our Phoenix Zoo is also a great option for a weekend visit with the family. Butterfly Wonderland & the OdySea Aquarium have become favorites since opening, and offers visitors up close and personal experiences with these colorful creatures. So much to do here!

Culture & The Arts Celebrating Local Traditions and Treasures

Art Museums & Galleries El Pedregal Marketplace | Scottsdale Heard Museum | Phoenix & Scottsdale Mesa Contemporary Arts | Mesa Museum of Contemporary Arts | Scottsdale Musical Instruments Museum | Phoenix Phoenix Art Museum | Phoenix Shemer Art Center | Phoenix West Valley Art Museum | Peoria The Scottsdale Art Walk is a must-do. Every Thursday evening Old Town comes alive with all of the galleries welcoming visitors, hosting artist receptions and opening new exhibits. Enjoy live music and a glass of wine as you admire these works of art.

Local Interest

Our Schools

Our children are a significant part of our home buying decisions. What district do we want to live in? Are there any private schools in the area we are researching? Our clients are always looking to us for public school information as well as insight into our private institutions. We have put together this comprehensive page which will help to sort out boundaries and will also connect you with valuable resources and websites that may help you make your decisions. In general, our school year here starts in mid-August and ends in mid-May. Here are several general websites you can go to for information on all Arizona schools, such as graduation rates, class sizes, student-teacher ratios, etcâ&#x20AC;Ś Local School Directory

http://www.localschooldirectory.com/state-schools/AZ Arizona Department of Education

http://www.azed.gov/school-district-web-sites/ Great Schools

http://www.greatschools.org/arizona/

Phoenix Area Featured School Districts

Cave Creek Unified School District

480.575.2000

http://www.ccusd93.org Deer Valley Unified School District

623.445.5000

http://www.dvusd.org Fountain Hills Unified School District

480.664.5000

http://fountainhillsschools.org Paradise Valley Unified School District

602.449.2000

http://www.pvschools.net/ Scottsdale Unified School District

480.484.6100

https://concrete.susd.org

Private & Catholic Schools

Due to the extensive categories and levels of privately funded schools in the Valley, we have provided a few web sites here for you to learn more about options in your area.

Private School Review Website

http://www.privateschoolreview.com/county_private_schools/stateid/AZ/county/4013 The Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools Website

http://www.catholicschoolsphx.com Charter Schools

https://azcharters.org

Medical Facilities

Here are the key medical facilities located in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. Scottsdale is home to the highly acclaimed Mayo Clinic, Virginia Piper Cancer Center, Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Barrow Neurological Institute. In addition, we care for the elderly here with a wide selection of assisted living facilities for all levels of care. Banner Mesa Medical Center | Mesa (480.834.1211) Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale (602.865.5555) Barrow Neurological Institute | Central Phoenix (602.406.3000) Boswell Memorial Hospital | Sun City (623.977.7211) Good Samaritan Medical Center | Downtown Phoenix (602.327.4000) Hayden VA Medical Center | Phoenix (602.277.5551) Honor Health Osborn | Old Town Scottsdale (480.882.4000) Honor Health Shea | North Scottsdale (480.323.3000) Honor Health Thompson Peak | North Scottsdale (480.324.7000) Maricopa Medical Center | Downtown Phoenix (602.344.5011) Mayo Clinic Hospital | North Phoenix (480.342.2000) Mayo Clinic | Scottsdale (480.301.8000) Phoenix Baptist Hospital | West Phoenix (602.249.0212) Paradise Valley Hospital | North Phoenix (602.923.5000) Phoenix Children’s Hospital | Phoenix (602.546.1000) St. Luke’s Medical Center | Downtown Phoenix (602.251.8100) Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital | Tempe (480.784.5500)

Shopping & Dining

Enjoy Some of Scottsdale’s Favorite Destinations

“Trail Blazers” Photo courtesy of local photographer Rachel Peterson, www.rpstillworks.com

Scottsdale’s Wonderful Shopping & Dining Destinations Await. We are known for our superb assortment of cuisine, everything ranging from authentic casual Mexican fare to the most opulent dining experiences. There are several venues in town which take the “mall” to an entirely new level…here are just a few. SCOTTSDALE QUARTER Home to the Apple Store, Restoration Hardware, iPic Luxury Theaters, many wonderful boutiques and fabulous dining including Dominick’s Steak House, Sol Mexican Cocina and Eddie V’s Seafood, all in a beautiful outdoor setting. Located at Scottsdale Road & Greenway. SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARE A piece of Scottsdale history, this expansive mall offers shoppers everything from high end designer shops such as Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Gucci, department store anchors Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Barney’s, to several wonderful dining options. Located at Scottsdale Road & Camelback. KIERLAND COMMONS This wonderful outdoor gathering spot brings the locals a great venue to shop and dine. Numerous boutiques, Crate & Barrel, Tommy Bahama, Anthropologie and a host of other well known brands make their homes here. Enjoy Zinc Bistro for a French dining experience, or choose fresh steak and seafood at Ocean Club. You won’t be disappointed. Located across Scottsdale Road from the Scottsdale Quarter.