November | December 2011
Your Paradise Valley Real Estate Experts
FEATURED COVER PROPERTY
YOUR REAL ESTATE DEMANDS THE BEST! Sandra Wilken and Susan Herman-Paradis invite you to experience luxury real estate as it should be. A dynamic team with unsurpassed experience and expertise, Sandra and Susan offer innovative and effective insight into our market and can guide you to success. Whether you’re investing in real estate to add to your wealth portfolio, or seeking the best outcome for the sale of your home, working with professionals of their caliber will give you unrivaled service, results and peace-of-mind.
SandraWilken.com
Add Richness & Warmth 8625 N. Via La Serena Lane • 5 Beds | 7 Baths | 7,848 Sq. Ft. $2,850,000 Elegant Old World estate with a privately gated entry. Beautiful master wing includes an impressive office with hand-carved wooden cabinetry, a master suite with a luxurious bathroom. An additional guest room is downstairs. The gourmet kitchen will stun your senses with top-of-the-line appliances, beautiful cabinetry and an oversized kitchen island. A floor-to-ceiling black canterra stone fireplace creates a dramatic living area, while the family room offers wooden built-in cabinetry. A detached guest house with kitchenette, living room and bedroom completes the 5 bedroom, 7 bathroom estate. The backyard is incredible with a beautiful pool with water features, ramada with fireplace, BBQ and lovely outdoor spaces.
PARADISE VALLEY MARKET REPORT HOMES PRICED <$1 M HOMES PRICED $1M-$2M HOMES PRICED $2M-$3M HOMES PRICED $3M+
Listing Your Home During the Holidays Is it Wise?
ACTIVE LISTINGS ACTIVE LISTINGS ACTIVE LISTINGS ACTIVE LISTINGS
Avg. List Price $754,469 Avg. List Price $1,506,848 Avg. List Price $2,503,398 Avg. List Price $6,022,198 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $223 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $330 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $411 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $606 Avg. Days on Market 204 Avg. Days on Market 221 Avg. Days on Market 314 Avg. Days on Market 509 SALE PENDING LISTINGS SALE PENDING LISTINGS SALE PENDING LISTINGS SALE PENDING LISTINGS
SANDRA WILKEN
SUSAN HERMAN-PARADIS
Office: 480.596.0001
Direct: 480.231.4812
President & Designated Broker
Sandra@SandraWilken.com
Sales Executive
Susan@SandraWilken.com
8777 N GAINEY CENTER DRIVE • SUITE 178 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.
Avg. List Price $684,636 Avg. List Price $1,491,811 Avg. List Price $2,530,054 Avg. List Price $3,195,000 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $236 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $269 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $372 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $494 Avg. Days on Market 164 Avg. Days on Market 205 Avg. Days on Market 363 Avg. Days on Market 262 CLOSED 2011 YTD LISTINGS CLOSED 2011 YTD LISTINGS CLOSED 2011 YTD LISTINGS CLOSED 2011 YTD LISTINGS
Avg. Sold Price $641,850 Avg. Sold Price $1,315,564 Avg. Sold Price $2,274,168 Avg. Sold Price $3,469,048 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $196 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $255 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $351 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $409 Avg. Days on Market 180 Avg. Days on Market 198 Avg. Days on Market 219 Avg. Days on Market 273 Information gathered from ARMLS. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Produced by Desert Lifestyle Publishing • 480.460.0996 • www.DesertLifestyle.net
A Delicious Holiday Delight Seasons 52’s Roasted Bosc Pears
Paradise Valley’s
Real Estate Report
to embrace all those who enter, and add a dramatic dimension that flat walls can never emulate. Trained and seasoned artisans can apply these products in hues of every spectrum of the rainbow. The use of metallic paints, plasters, waxes, and glazes are becoming increasingly popular and the possibilities for the use of metallics are seemingly endless. For instance, waxes can be applied as topcoats to other finishes such as an existing Venetian plaster which results in added depth and character.
Featuring Seasons 52 602.840.5252 | Seasons52.com
ROASTED BOSC PEARS
NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2011
take your home from dull to dramatic!
INGREDIENTS
Custom faux finishes in your home can add that extra bit of sophistication; a sense of opulence that ties everything in your home together beautifully. “It’s like the finishing touch of a holiday bow on a festively wrapped gift,” says Cindy Leech, co-owner with Carol Rollins, of CC Custom Finishes (www.CCCustomFinishes.com). Known for their exquisite custom wall finishes featured in some of today’s top lifestyle and décor magazines, Leech and Rollins have transformed many homes from “so-so” to spectacular! Some of the more common faux painting finishes are: MARBLE FAUX FINISH – This is used to make walls and furniture look like real marble. This can be done using either plaster or glaze techniques. WOOD FAUX FINISH – This technique is often used to imitate exotic or hard-to-find wood varieties. STRI – This comes from the French word meaning “stripe” or “streak.” It is referred to as a negative glaze technique. SILK FAUX FINISH – Replicates the appearance of silk. RAGGING – A glazing technique using twisted or bunched up rags to create a textural pattern. BRICK FAUX FINISH – The look of brick and also stones are a popular style in Old World decor. TROMPE L’OEIL – French for “trick the eye,” this is an art technique involving extremely realistic imagery in order to create the illusion that the depicted objects appear in three dimensions. The applications range from small powder rooms to virtually every wall, ceiling, nook and cranny of a spacious estate. When artisans execute this specialized finish, the transformation is amazing. The smooth or textured walls of your home will allow the light and shadow of the room
4 bosc pears 1 1/2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/8 tsp. fresh ground pepper PROCEDURE • Preheat oven to 400°. • Wash pears and cut them in half. Pat dry. • Toss pears with olive oil and salt and pepper in bowl. • Lay pears on baking dish skin-side down, cut-side up. • Roast pears in 400º oven for 15 minutes. • Rotate tray. • Continue cooking 15 minutes until soft and caramelized. • Top with chutney or cranberry relish for added holiday touch. Serves 4
Rich gold, bronze and copper metallic plasters and glazes can add authenticity to Tuscan and Old World interiors giving your home that “lived-in” look of an aged European estate. Metallic pewter, charcoal, silver, lime, or even purple can create a gorgeous shimmering background for contemporary, industrial, and modern settings. An entry way is the perfect place to use metallics. The minute your guests enter your home, their eyes are drawn upward by the rich depth and dramatic presence of the ceiling. Tray ceilings adorned with metallic finishes will “wow” visitors as the soft flickering reflections created by a gorgeous chandelier shimmers in movement. Small powder rooms can be transformed into amazing “eye candy” that will be the envy of all who enter. Even the smallest of rooms can appear larger due to the reflective qualities of the metallic products. Leech adds, “Often, guests will be so intrigued by what they see, they can’t help but touch the walls!” Because kitchens are inarguably the heart and soul of a home, use wall finishes to turn your kitchen into the most celebrated room of the house. Plain range hoods can morph into a pleasing aged copper or bronze finish. A stencil motif along a backsplash or accent wall gives added vibrancy to the background finish and an island or bar looks magnificent with a rough, aged plaster with patches of monotone or metallic highlights. In addition to amazing walls and ceilings, faux finishing can be used for furniture and accessories. Leech notes, “We have made use of metallic products to enhance lamps, vases, pots, statues, mirrors, tables, and cabinetry.
Phoenix Heart Ball The Phoenician, November 19th 602.414.5347 | PhoenixHeartBall.org In its 52nd year in the Valley of the Sun, this premier fundraising event brings black tie and ball gowns together for a “Passion with Purpose.” Proceeds help fund the prevention of cardiovascular disease through education as well as other research and programs of the American Heart Association. A lively cocktail reception, followed by dinner and dancing round out the beautiful evening.
Often it’s in the smallest of items or details that create the biggest impact.” If your home isn’t making the statement you had hoped, perhaps the relatively simple renovation achieved with wall finishes is just what your interiors need!
Shopping, entertaining, parties, decorating the house, charity work and so much more. For many of us, the holidays are already overloaded with seasonal obligations. Who in their right mind would add “sell house” to their already busy list? Well, it’s not such a bad idea after all. Consider this: Year in and year out, the real estate market begins to slow after Halloween and doesn’t start picking up again until late January. In fact, it’s not unheard of for home sales to be down 30% or so from December to January. Many people will take their home off of the market during this time, which leaves a fantastic opportunity to really stand out from your competition. With fewer homes available for sale, your home will receive more attention. With a reduced number of listings and condensed inventories, you’ll have more buyers’ agents that want to show your home to their clients. Additionally, many people that list their home during the holidays find that they receive better attention not only from agents, but lenders, appraisers, title companies and home inspectors. Those professionals aren’t as busy this time of year either. Besides having fewer homes for sale, there are also fewer buyers. But don’t let that overly concern you. Buyers who are shopping for a home during the holidays tend to be
more
NKF Cadillac Golf Classic Whirlwind Golf Club, November 18th 602.840.1644 | AZKidney.org Take a swing at kidney disease and receive the opportunity to advance to the golf championships at Pebble Beach. Raising over $6 million nationally each year for the National Kidney Foundation, this premier amateur golf event for charity begins with a shotgun start and includes lunch, cocktail reception and silent auction.
motivated. These buyers are serious, and you’re less likely to be contacted by those that are “only looking.” Plus, with many families having vacation days and time off work, it’s a great opportunity for typically busy people to find time for house hunting. We have another advantage here in our market. Many of our neighbors as well as homeowners from across the city entertain out-of-town houseguests for the holidays. What a great opportunity to present your home to people that may very likely decide (or have already decided) to move here! Lastly, isn’t your home always beautiful and inviting during the holidays? You’ve cleaned and decorated and put on all the finishing touches indoors and out. Having potential buyers view your home during this warm and welcoming season allows them to better picture their own family life in the appealing environment you’ve created. So don’t hesitate to list during the holidays – it just might work to your advantage!
Thanksgiving Day Classic Peoria Sports Complex, November 24th 602.954.8341 | ArizonaRoadRacers.com Before you sit down to your annual turkey feast, begin your day with a great race while helping a great cause. Choose from among a 10-mile, 5K and 1-mile fun run. Proceeds benefit Peoria Pantry and will help to purchase shoes, socks and underwear for those in need. Plus, this year, unwrapped toys can be brought to add to the donated items. Gobble, gobble! The Wizard of Oz Orpheum Theater, December 8th – December 11th 602.262.7272 | Orpheum-Theater.com This holiday season, there is truly no place like home. The entire family can enjoy the travels down the Yellow Brick Road in this lavish production featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs. Whether you most love the munchkins or the flying monkeys, don’t miss your chance to travel Over the Rainbow and experience Oz live on stage. Las Noches de Las Luminarias Desert Botanical Garden, December 8th – 30th 480.481.8188 | DBG.org The Valley’s best holiday event comes to life at the Garden with more than 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags and 10 musical groups performing nightly. New this year, explore the Garden’s newest exhibition, David Rogers’ Big Bugs. These 11 enormous, whimsical bug sculptures will be on display and are sure to create quite a buzz this holiday season. 58th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, December 10th 602.235.9554 | BoardOfVisitors.org As one of the venerable charitable events in the Valley, the Board of Visitors Fashion Show and Luncheon raises over $100,000 each year for local charities. Join approximately 1000 fashionable guests at this festive afternoon event and see how the significance of family and philanthropy is deeply woven throughout this organization and in our community.
to embrace all those who enter, and add a dramatic dimension that flat walls can never emulate. Trained and seasoned artisans can apply these products in hues of every spectrum of the rainbow. The use of metallic paints, plasters, waxes, and glazes are becoming increasingly popular and the possibilities for the use of metallics are seemingly endless. For instance, waxes can be applied as topcoats to other finishes such as an existing Venetian plaster which results in added depth and character.
Featuring Seasons 52 602.840.5252 | Seasons52.com
ROASTED BOSC PEARS
NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2011
take your home from dull to dramatic!
INGREDIENTS
Custom faux finishes in your home can add that extra bit of sophistication; a sense of opulence that ties everything in your home together beautifully. “It’s like the finishing touch of a holiday bow on a festively wrapped gift,” says Cindy Leech, co-owner with Carol Rollins, of CC Custom Finishes (www.CCCustomFinishes.com). Known for their exquisite custom wall finishes featured in some of today’s top lifestyle and décor magazines, Leech and Rollins have transformed many homes from “so-so” to spectacular! Some of the more common faux painting finishes are: MARBLE FAUX FINISH – This is used to make walls and furniture look like real marble. This can be done using either plaster or glaze techniques. WOOD FAUX FINISH – This technique is often used to imitate exotic or hard-to-find wood varieties. STRI – This comes from the French word meaning “stripe” or “streak.” It is referred to as a negative glaze technique. SILK FAUX FINISH – Replicates the appearance of silk. RAGGING – A glazing technique using twisted or bunched up rags to create a textural pattern. BRICK FAUX FINISH – The look of brick and also stones are a popular style in Old World decor. TROMPE L’OEIL – French for “trick the eye,” this is an art technique involving extremely realistic imagery in order to create the illusion that the depicted objects appear in three dimensions. The applications range from small powder rooms to virtually every wall, ceiling, nook and cranny of a spacious estate. When artisans execute this specialized finish, the transformation is amazing. The smooth or textured walls of your home will allow the light and shadow of the room
4 bosc pears 1 1/2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/8 tsp. fresh ground pepper PROCEDURE • Preheat oven to 400°. • Wash pears and cut them in half. Pat dry. • Toss pears with olive oil and salt and pepper in bowl. • Lay pears on baking dish skin-side down, cut-side up. • Roast pears in 400º oven for 15 minutes. • Rotate tray. • Continue cooking 15 minutes until soft and caramelized. • Top with chutney or cranberry relish for added holiday touch. Serves 4
Rich gold, bronze and copper metallic plasters and glazes can add authenticity to Tuscan and Old World interiors giving your home that “lived-in” look of an aged European estate. Metallic pewter, charcoal, silver, lime, or even purple can create a gorgeous shimmering background for contemporary, industrial, and modern settings. An entry way is the perfect place to use metallics. The minute your guests enter your home, their eyes are drawn upward by the rich depth and dramatic presence of the ceiling. Tray ceilings adorned with metallic finishes will “wow” visitors as the soft flickering reflections created by a gorgeous chandelier shimmers in movement. Small powder rooms can be transformed into amazing “eye candy” that will be the envy of all who enter. Even the smallest of rooms can appear larger due to the reflective qualities of the metallic products. Leech adds, “Often, guests will be so intrigued by what they see, they can’t help but touch the walls!” Because kitchens are inarguably the heart and soul of a home, use wall finishes to turn your kitchen into the most celebrated room of the house. Plain range hoods can morph into a pleasing aged copper or bronze finish. A stencil motif along a backsplash or accent wall gives added vibrancy to the background finish and an island or bar looks magnificent with a rough, aged plaster with patches of monotone or metallic highlights. In addition to amazing walls and ceilings, faux finishing can be used for furniture and accessories. Leech notes, “We have made use of metallic products to enhance lamps, vases, pots, statues, mirrors, tables, and cabinetry.
Phoenix Heart Ball The Phoenician, November 19th 602.414.5347 | PhoenixHeartBall.org In its 52nd year in the Valley of the Sun, this premier fundraising event brings black tie and ball gowns together for a “Passion with Purpose.” Proceeds help fund the prevention of cardiovascular disease through education as well as other research and programs of the American Heart Association. A lively cocktail reception, followed by dinner and dancing round out the beautiful evening.
Often it’s in the smallest of items or details that create the biggest impact.” If your home isn’t making the statement you had hoped, perhaps the relatively simple renovation achieved with wall finishes is just what your interiors need!
Shopping, entertaining, parties, decorating the house, charity work and so much more. For many of us, the holidays are already overloaded with seasonal obligations. Who in their right mind would add “sell house” to their already busy list? Well, it’s not such a bad idea after all. Consider this: Year in and year out, the real estate market begins to slow after Halloween and doesn’t start picking up again until late January. In fact, it’s not unheard of for home sales to be down 30% or so from December to January. Many people will take their home off of the market during this time, which leaves a fantastic opportunity to really stand out from your competition. With fewer homes available for sale, your home will receive more attention. With a reduced number of listings and condensed inventories, you’ll have more buyers’ agents that want to show your home to their clients. Additionally, many people that list their home during the holidays find that they receive better attention not only from agents, but lenders, appraisers, title companies and home inspectors. Those professionals aren’t as busy this time of year either. Besides having fewer homes for sale, there are also fewer buyers. But don’t let that overly concern you. Buyers who are shopping for a home during the holidays tend to be
more
NKF Cadillac Golf Classic Whirlwind Golf Club, November 18th 602.840.1644 | AZKidney.org Take a swing at kidney disease and receive the opportunity to advance to the golf championships at Pebble Beach. Raising over $6 million nationally each year for the National Kidney Foundation, this premier amateur golf event for charity begins with a shotgun start and includes lunch, cocktail reception and silent auction.
motivated. These buyers are serious, and you’re less likely to be contacted by those that are “only looking.” Plus, with many families having vacation days and time off work, it’s a great opportunity for typically busy people to find time for house hunting. We have another advantage here in our market. Many of our neighbors as well as homeowners from across the city entertain out-of-town houseguests for the holidays. What a great opportunity to present your home to people that may very likely decide (or have already decided) to move here! Lastly, isn’t your home always beautiful and inviting during the holidays? You’ve cleaned and decorated and put on all the finishing touches indoors and out. Having potential buyers view your home during this warm and welcoming season allows them to better picture their own family life in the appealing environment you’ve created. So don’t hesitate to list during the holidays – it just might work to your advantage!
Thanksgiving Day Classic Peoria Sports Complex, November 24th 602.954.8341 | ArizonaRoadRacers.com Before you sit down to your annual turkey feast, begin your day with a great race while helping a great cause. Choose from among a 10-mile, 5K and 1-mile fun run. Proceeds benefit Peoria Pantry and will help to purchase shoes, socks and underwear for those in need. Plus, this year, unwrapped toys can be brought to add to the donated items. Gobble, gobble! The Wizard of Oz Orpheum Theater, December 8th – December 11th 602.262.7272 | Orpheum-Theater.com This holiday season, there is truly no place like home. The entire family can enjoy the travels down the Yellow Brick Road in this lavish production featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs. Whether you most love the munchkins or the flying monkeys, don’t miss your chance to travel Over the Rainbow and experience Oz live on stage. Las Noches de Las Luminarias Desert Botanical Garden, December 8th – 30th 480.481.8188 | DBG.org The Valley’s best holiday event comes to life at the Garden with more than 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags and 10 musical groups performing nightly. New this year, explore the Garden’s newest exhibition, David Rogers’ Big Bugs. These 11 enormous, whimsical bug sculptures will be on display and are sure to create quite a buzz this holiday season. 58th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, December 10th 602.235.9554 | BoardOfVisitors.org As one of the venerable charitable events in the Valley, the Board of Visitors Fashion Show and Luncheon raises over $100,000 each year for local charities. Join approximately 1000 fashionable guests at this festive afternoon event and see how the significance of family and philanthropy is deeply woven throughout this organization and in our community.
November | December 2011
Your Paradise Valley Real Estate Experts
FEATURED COVER PROPERTY
YOUR REAL ESTATE DEMANDS THE BEST! Sandra Wilken and Susan Herman-Paradis invite you to experience luxury real estate as it should be. A dynamic team with unsurpassed experience and expertise, Sandra and Susan offer innovative and effective insight into our market and can guide you to success. Whether you’re investing in real estate to add to your wealth portfolio, or seeking the best outcome for the sale of your home, working with professionals of their caliber will give you unrivaled service, results and peace-of-mind.
SandraWilken.com
Add Richness & Warmth 8625 N. Via La Serena Lane • 5 Beds | 7 Baths | 7,848 Sq. Ft. $2,850,000 Elegant Old World estate with a privately gated entry. Beautiful master wing includes an impressive office with hand-carved wooden cabinetry, a master suite with a luxurious bathroom. An additional guest room is downstairs. The gourmet kitchen will stun your senses with top-of-the-line appliances, beautiful cabinetry and an oversized kitchen island. A floor-to-ceiling black canterra stone fireplace creates a dramatic living area, while the family room offers wooden built-in cabinetry. A detached guest house with kitchenette, living room and bedroom completes the 5 bedroom, 7 bathroom estate. The backyard is incredible with a beautiful pool with water features, ramada with fireplace, BBQ and lovely outdoor spaces.
PARADISE VALLEY MARKET REPORT HOMES PRICED <$1 M HOMES PRICED $1M-$2M HOMES PRICED $2M-$3M HOMES PRICED $3M+
Listing Your Home During the Holidays Is it Wise?
ACTIVE LISTINGS ACTIVE LISTINGS ACTIVE LISTINGS ACTIVE LISTINGS
Avg. List Price $754,469 Avg. List Price $1,506,848 Avg. List Price $2,503,398 Avg. List Price $6,022,198 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $223 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $330 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $411 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $606 Avg. Days on Market 204 Avg. Days on Market 221 Avg. Days on Market 314 Avg. Days on Market 509 SALE PENDING LISTINGS SALE PENDING LISTINGS SALE PENDING LISTINGS SALE PENDING LISTINGS
SANDRA WILKEN
SUSAN HERMAN-PARADIS
Office: 480.596.0001
Direct: 480.231.4812
President & Designated Broker
Sandra@SandraWilken.com
Sales Executive
Susan@SandraWilken.com
8777 N GAINEY CENTER DRIVE • SUITE 178 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.
Avg. List Price $684,636 Avg. List Price $1,491,811 Avg. List Price $2,530,054 Avg. List Price $3,195,000 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $236 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $269 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $372 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $494 Avg. Days on Market 164 Avg. Days on Market 205 Avg. Days on Market 363 Avg. Days on Market 262 CLOSED 2011 YTD LISTINGS CLOSED 2011 YTD LISTINGS CLOSED 2011 YTD LISTINGS CLOSED 2011 YTD LISTINGS
Avg. Sold Price $641,850 Avg. Sold Price $1,315,564 Avg. Sold Price $2,274,168 Avg. Sold Price $3,469,048 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $196 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $255 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $351 Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. $409 Avg. Days on Market 180 Avg. Days on Market 198 Avg. Days on Market 219 Avg. Days on Market 273 Information gathered from ARMLS. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Produced by Desert Lifestyle Publishing • 480.460.0996 • www.DesertLifestyle.net
A Delicious Holiday Delight Seasons 52’s Roasted Bosc Pears
Paradise Valley’s
Real Estate Report