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EVENT CALENDAR
MARCH | ARPIL 2023
35th Annual Renaissance Festival Gold Canyon | Feb. 4 – Apr. 2 arizona.renfestinfo.com
Take a journey through the atmosphere of 16th century Europe while exploring a 50-acre village featuring 16 stages filled with entertainment. Explore a world filled with artistic performances of dance, comedy, music, and acrobatics. Jousting tournaments are held daily, where you can cheer on your favorite knight. Visit the marketplace with over 200 shops, food, drinks, and a wide array of colorful characters. Kids love to experience the many interactive games and people-powered rides!
33rd Annual Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival Chandler | Mar. 10 – Mar. 12
ostrichfestival.com
The annual Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival features fun for the whole family! This year’s festival features an incredible line up of musical acts and performers along with their most incredible food selection yet! You’ll need all three days to experience all there is to offer.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Faire
Phoenix | Mar. 11
stpatricksdayphoenix.org
Celebrate the greenest day in the desert with the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Faire! Enjoy live Irish music and step dancing while getting to know the Phoenix Irish Community. Don’t miss the Arizona Colleen & Rose heritage pageant, where they’ll crown the Queen of Phoenix St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Faire.
Arizona Bike Week
Scottsdale | Mar. 29 – Apr. 2
azbikeweek.com
Get your motor running for Arizona Bike Week! During Arizona Bike Week thousands of motorcycles from around the world meet to have some fun in the sun. Bike Week at Westworld features world-class concerts and vendors along with some spectacular entertainment and bike shows. Take advantage of the on-site camping to catch every bit of the action packed stunt shows and nightly concerts!
Country Thunder Music Festival
Florence | Apr. 13 – 16
countrythunder.com/az
A star-studded line up is set to perform at Country Thunder Arizona, featuring Luke Bryan, Arizona’s own Dierks Bentley, and more! Country Thunder has hosted spectacular events in Arizona since 1996, drawing an average of up to 30,000 people per day!
Pat’s Run
Tempe | Apr. 15
pattillmanfoundation.org/pats-run
The Pat Tillman Foundation’s 19th annual signature fundraiser will be held on April 15th, in Tempe. Pat’s Run is a 4.2 mile walk/run held annually to tribute Pat’s legacy. Funds raised by the event benefit veterans, active service members, and their spouses, who are committed to service and community, through the Tillman Scholars Program.
Stylish Garage Doors
If the windows are the eyes to the soul of your home, what does that make the garage door? It takes up a significant amount of the overall view of your home and with an energy efficient option your garage door could save you money. Its time we give the garage some credit and check out options for an upgrade. Listed below are a few material choices to consider when you call for an estimate.
Real wood is of course a beautiful option but its not exactly energy efficient and can be difficult to maintain. Wood composite is a fraction of the cost, moisture resistant, it will never rot, shrink or crack and isn’t bothered by extreme heat. There’s also no staining required, these are absolutely gorgeous, and come in a large variety of styles. Did I mention they are environmentally friendly? You really can’t go wrong with this option, however something to consider for future upkeep is the paint will chip with natural wear and tear (but can easily be repainted.) They are also a breeze to install and match paint with the current accent colors on your home.
If you really want that wow factor and are willing to invest some funds; you might consider a full-view glass garage door. These are a versatile and modern look that is very popular right now. This style is stunning and will really drive up your curb appeal, however when the energy bill comes, you may have some buyer’s remorse. This option has zero insulation, and the framing is made of aluminum, which is a thermal conductor. So, if you live somewhere with cooler temperatures, the inside of your garage will actually be colder than it is outside. Not exactly ideal unless you can afford a temperature-controlled interior.
One last option worth mentioning is the vinyl garage door. These are sturdy, damage resistant, weather resistant and rust proof. The vinyl door also stands up to extreme heat with a UV-resistant option. Similar to the wood composite in many ways but if you’re looking for that textured look, vinyl is not the one for you. Each of these is fully customizable to accent your home’s paint and trim, but the fun part is deciding on hardware! Some companies even offer interchangeable hardware on magnets so you could switch the style out with the seasons. If the option to accessorize doesn’t get you booking a consult with your local specialist, I don’t know what would. Just make sure you get everything approved with your HOA as some companies will not install without an official approval letter.
A Brief History of Real Estate
When it’s time to sell or buy a home, most of us call a realtor. But when did the real estate industry take root and how did it grow throughout the years? Turns out, the process of exchanging land and property for goods or currency goes back to our earliest days, as humans evolved from hunting and gathering to more agrarian lifestyles. Throughout human history, conquerors such as Alexander the Great, William the Conqueror, and Napoleon acquired land by force. During the Middle Ages, Europeans began developing land and buildings for personal investment and income. As Europeans migrated to America, the promise of a real estate landfall in the New World created an entirely new industry. Of course, the United States was acquiring its own land, as well, including the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the Alaska Purchase in 1867.
It wasn’t until 1855, however, that the first real estate brokerage, Baird and Warner Real Estate in Chicago, was founded. Agents at this point sold properties relatively independently, until 1908 when the group now known as the National Association of Realtors was founded and the term “Realtor” was coined, denoting membership. During the roaring 1920s, the real estate market thrived, only to fall during the Great Depression. After World War II, federal legislation helped establish mortgage stability and development of affordable homes in the suburbs. Familiar government entities such as the Federal Housing Association (FHA); the mortgage association Fannie Mae; and the second loan market Freddie Mac, were all created from the 1930s to the 1970s.
Components of today’s real estate market haven’t changed much since early in the 20th century. The first open house took place in 1910 and became an increasingly popular way to showcase new home advancements, such as electricity and heating. The first staged home appeared in the National Real Estate Journal in 1925, allowing prospective homeowners to imagine how the space could be used. In the 1950s, the model home became a feature of real estate, the first one appearing in Dallas, Texas. Tools of the trade also didn’t change much until the advent of the internet, when the first online property listing appeared around 1994. This challenged the highly coveted Multiple Listing Services, or MLS, which only licensed realtors were able to access. Real estate leaders took action and created their own online listings portal, Realtor.com, in 1995. And lucky for us, searching for a new home has never been easier.
Coconut Ice Pops
INGREDIENTS
2 cups (10 ounces) fresh blueberries
1 cup coconut-flavored Greek yogurt
3 tbsp Coffee mate® natural bliss® Sweet Crème All-Natural Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
DIRECTIONS
IN GOOD TASTE Blueberry
Smash blueberries with potato masher or fork in medium bowl. Stir in yogurt, Coffee mate natural bliss Coconut Milk Creamer and lemon juice. Spoon into 6 to 8 ice pop molds; insert sticks. Freeze for 4 hours or until frozen solid.
To release pops from molds, hold under warm water for a few seconds.
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30909 N 164th Street 1.27 acres $74,000 *0 N 136th Street 1.7 acres $80,000 34007 N 139th Way 0 1.25 acres $82,500 34000 N 140th Pl 0 1.25 acres $82,500 361XX N 161st Place N 2.5 acres $138,000 162xx3 E Skinner Dr 3 1 acre $139,900 14118 E Rancho Del Oro Ct 97 2.85 acres $265,000 142X3 E Montello Road 4.6 acres $270,000 32805 N 142nd Street 4 5.03 acres $290,000 138 E Montello Road 4.59 acres $299,000 145xx E Windstone Trl x 5 acres $300,000 147xx E Redbird Road 5.01 acres $580,000 14140 E Peak View Road 5 acres $695,000 Per Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service 02/14/2023
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Address Sq. Ft. BedBath Acre DOM List Price Active Since Last Publication 16809 E Bobwhite Way 1,637321 – 1.9928$499,900 15310 E Roy Rogers Road 1,732321 – 1.9933$579,900 *28308 N 157th Place 2,468421 – 1.998$720,000 34311 N 138th Place 2,339431 – 1.9927$729,900 *28709 N 147th Place 2,468421 – 1.998$739,900 16348 E Saguaro Vista Drive 1,63731.751 – 1.9928$749,000 28513 N 148th Place 2,50232.51 – 1.9962$800,000 31106 N 161st Place 2,94733.52 – 4.9930$899,000 32308 N 138th Street 250115 – 9.9927$995,000 14712 E Montgomery Road 734125 – 9.995$999,999 27722 N 164th Street 3,869532 – 4.9929$1,100,000 *29703 N 146th Street 3,090421 – 1.999$1,050,000 14925 E Morning Vista Lane 2,317322 – 4.9915$1,159,900 *33011 N 141st Street 3,200442 – 4.992$1,100,000 16912 E Desert Vista Trail 4,20044.51 – 1.9910$1,197,000 29113 N 136th Street 3,047431 – 1.997$1,200,000 26826 N 141st Street 3,930531 – 1.996$1,250,000 14136 E Bramble Berry Lane 2,62332.51 – 1.9911$1,279,999 *29922 N 174th Street 4,74343.52 – 4.9935$1,350,000 26812 N 161st Street 3,458431 – 1.9913$1,350,000 *35135 N 136th Street 3,456332 – 4.998$1,350,000 *30644 N 156th Street 2,290322 – 4.9939$1,380,000 *29526 N 145th Place 3,246541 – 1.9932$1,400,000 15105 E Saguaro Vista Ct 3,60042.51 – 1.9913$1,440,000 16912 E Desert Vista Trail 4,20044.51 – 1.9910$1,499,900 14205 E Melanie Dr 5,082662 – 4.996$1,990,000 13857 E Hawknest Road 5,98054.52 – 4.9917$2,400,000 14919 E Cavedale Drive 10,3207810+23$6,000,000 UCB/CCBS/Pending Since Last Publication 16007 E Wildcat Drive 1,637321 – 1.9964$540,000 16707 E Duane Lane 1,512321 – 1.99158$569,500 17308 E Pinnacle Vista Drive 2,11032.51 – 1.99124$600,000 *29915 N 172nd Street 2,641422 – 4.9920$650,000 28209 N 154th Way 2,39442.51 – 1.99212$729,000 30111 N 166th Place 3,35053.51 – 1.9933$749,000 28006 N 158th Street 2,128322 – 4.9910$1,295,000 30821 N 138th Street 3,283432 – 4.99156$1,350,000 28503 N 138th Place 3,186441 – 1.99147$1,399,000 32105 N 140th Street 3,753441 – 1.99143$1,599,000 Closed Since Last Publication SOLD Price 16928 E Lone Mountain Road1,790321 – 1.99114$595,000 14325 E Cavedale Drive 2,436321 – 1.99153$715,000 *14010 E Westland Road 2,384422 – 4.99124$765,000 27119 N 141st Place 2,453331 – 1.9943$765,000 28423 N 148th Street 3,07032.51 – 1.99142$865,000 *28312 N 154th Way 2,56832.51 – 1.9935$1,030,000 28621 N 146th Street 3,710331 – 1.9965$1,137,500 14511 E Windstone Trail 5,66744.55 – 4.9955$1,450,000 30505 N 136th Street 6,58364.51 – 1.9921$1,450,000 27811 N 156th Place 5,20253.51 – 1.9982$1,542,500 *32365 N 140th Street 4,03264.52 – 4.9958$1,665,489
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Currently, there are 114 active lots on the market and 6 lots under contract.
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