Live Beautifully | January 2020

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When it comes to the North Scottsdale lifestyle and area real estate, The Luckys are proud to be the eminent source for their clients.

JA N UA RY

With 100s of millions of dollars in sales under their belts, The Luckys are honored to be reputed as the most proficient

Lisa | Matt | Laura

and skilled in the industry.

2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018

602.320.8415 | Lucky@RussLyon.com View more luxury listings at LisaLucky.com

In This Issue COMMUNITY CONNECTION ________________ Spotlight On: Feed My Starving Children REAL ESTATE CORNER ________________ North Scottsdale Real Estate: What to Expect in 2020

offered at

$650,000 ________

YOUR HOME ________________ 5 Simple Ways to Detox Your Home

MLS 5998283

This upscale townhouse offers spectacular views, privacy, and sought-after gated-community amenities. In the recently built Pinnacle Pointe development across from the Four Seasons Resort, this gorgeous home offers two bedrooms, two and a

Pinnacle Pointe 2 Bed + Den

half baths, a den, a laundry room with built-in cabinets, and a

2.5 Bath

two-car garage. The spacious kitchen has granite countertops, a

1,987 SQ FT

huge island with seating, and stainless-steel appliances. Located

2-Car Garage

on the first floor, you’ll enter through a private gated courtyard with a fireplace to this fabulous home with designer finishes, a great room floor plan, and a dramatic wall of multi-sliding doors opening to a private patio with incredible Troon Mountain views. The community facilities include a pool, spa, and fitness

AROUND TOWN ________________ Scottsdale Events to Enjoy in January NEW & NOTEWORTHY ________________ People, Places & Things to Know About FEATURED PROPERTY ________________ Upscale Townhouse Offers Spectacular Views in Pinnacle Pointe

Isabella’s Kitchen Not only is the golf-course setting absolutely sublime, but this Italian eatery in Grayhawk has a killer patio for drinks or dining. Make sure to arrive in time to catch a famous Scottsdale sunset while settling in on their large al fresco terrace. You’ll find generously sized tables with a fire pit in the middle, smaller vignettes for more intimate seating, comfy couches, and a roomy grassy area for the little ones to run around while you enjoy the adult camaraderie.

Preston’s Steakhouse Head upstairs to their expansive outdoor patio where you’ll delight in panoramic Pinnacle Peak views and vast, starry night skies. You’ll find plush seating, space heaters, a fireplace, and a fire pit to make your cocktail hour all the happier. Plus, their full dinner menu is available upstairs as well.

Why not make a meal of it?

IT’S A BIT CHILLY OUT THERE. That’s fine with us, as we love cozying up to a crackling fire with friends and family this time of the year.

Unlike back East or the Midwest, our Scottsdale winters are chilly enough to make us reach for a furry throw blanket but still nice enough that we can lounge in comfort outdoor by a fire pit.

With that in mind, we came up with a few of our favorite patio/fire pit dining options in North Scottsdale.

Perhaps we’ll see you there!

The Plaza Bar at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Just steps from the hotel lobby, the outdoor Plaza Bar offers comfortable sofa-style seating with multiple fire pits strategically situated throughout. If you’re a fan of “mixology,” you’ll enjoy their inventive, hand-crafted signature cocktails, and if you’re so inclined, a selection of fine cigars.

This is where you come when you need a little “vacation” in your evening.

The Vig McDowell Mountain Sometimes you want a little fun & games to go with your evening, right? We love the huge patio here accented with retro strung lights, lowslung Adirondack chairs, fire pits, and plenty of large-group or small-group seating. With views of the McDowell Mountains looming up-close, you can take in a friendly game of cornhole or bocce ball while you sip and dine.

room. Most furniture is available by a separate bill of sale.

27000 N Alma School Parkway 1033 | Scottsdale, AZ 85262

CORPORATE OFFICE:

CONTACT:

The Luckys North Scottsdale 7669 East Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite 110 Scottsdale, AZ 85255

602.320.8415 Lucky@RussLyon.com LisaLucky.com

NORTH SCOTTSDALE REAL ESTATE:

What to Expect in 2020 Two words come to mind when we analyze today’s North Scottsdale real estate market: healthy and energetic.

Home sales in 2019 started with a slow 1st quarter followed by an average 2nd quarter, with sales really heating up in the 3rd and 4th quarters. We saw a very active market for homes priced $2 million and under – with those priced between $1 million and $2 million selling briskly and homes priced under $1 million moving downright vigorously.

Now that we find ourselves in 2020 (happy New Year!), we are expecting to see the same uptick in momentum for at least the first half of the year. We predict that homes will be on the market for less time and motivated buyers will seek out the more in-demand listings such as homes that are new builds or newly renovated.

However, today’s buyer is still very price-sensitive, so we’ve observed overpriced listings languishing on the market while their appropriately priced counterparts sell quickly.

Last year, we found that nearly 50% of the buyers in our area are relocating from California. We are expecting a strong ratio like that to continue, if not increase, in 2020.

We are keeping close tabs on how the upcoming presidential election may impact the housing market. We found that many prospective buyers and sellers “hit the pause button” near the end of the year during 2016’s election cycle, waiting to see what the political climate may mean for the economy, the markets, and their wealth portfolio which caused an overall slowdown in activity.

SPOTLIGHT ON: Feed

WHAT THEY DO: Around the world, hunger causes nearly half the deaths in children under five years old. With a goal to help as many children as they can from dying of starvation, Feed My Starving Children packs nonperishable meals and works with food distribution partners all over the world to supply meals in schools, orphanages, clinics, and feeding programs every day. Financial donations allow the organization to purchase the meals that are developed by nutrition professionals to help children grow and thrive. Next, volunteers hand-pack the meals and then they are shipped to over 70 countries across the globe.

Feed My Starving Children packs non-perishable meals and works with food distribution partners all over the world to supply meals in schools, orphanages, clinics, and feeding programs every day.

If you’re in the market to sell, and are considering making renovations or improvements, consult with us first. We know exactly what buyers want and will guide you to invest wisely.

REAL E S TAT E

Contact us today at Lucky@RussLyon.com or 602.320.8415.

corner

& NOTEWORTHY

BOOK IT!

5 SIMPLE WAYS TO

fmsc.org HOW CAN YOU HELP? Donate: Offer a one-time donation, sign up for monthly donations, or register for planned giving.

Volunteer: Arizona is one of just four states with a permanent packing facility. Feed My Starving Children makes volunteering fun. Individuals, couples, friends, families, businesses, school or church organizations can all come to the facility for a packing event. There, volunteers don hairnets and gloves and pack thousands of meals in one session.

Can it be true? The online retail giant Amazon has opened a brick & mortar store just like the good ole’ days? Indeed!

It’s the New Year and many of us have thoughts of fresh, clean, new beginnings on our minds.

While you’re working on your health, fitness, career or relationship resolutions, how about making some simple changes that can provide a healthier environment in your home? Here, we present some stress-free solutions you can implement right away.

YOUR HOME

Shoes Be Banned If you’ve ever been one to roll your eyes at your friends that don’t allow shoes in the house, maybe they’re not so wacky after all! The germs, grime, dirt, chemicals, pesticides, and overall “yuck” you’ve got on the bottom of your shoes are the last things you want circulating all over your home. If you don’t want to leave them outdoors, at least provide a bin to place them in when you walk in the door.

Our advice for 2020? If you’re considering buying or selling, just keep moving forward while the market is moving forward. As of now, it’s an excellent, vibrant, healthy market.

If you’re in the market to buy, your timing is excellent. With unexpected low interest rates, 2020 is your year!

new

My Starving Children

Greens to the Rescue Use the power of plants to clean your indoor air.

Plants can aid in the removal of pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, and carbon monoxide. Some of the top “air purifiers” are English Ivy, Gerbera Daisy, Chinese Evergreen and the Spider Plant.

such as toluene and benzene into the air. That’s not what you had in mind for your home, is it? Try soy wax or beeswax instead.

Simple is Best The smell of Lysol, Febreze, and 409 may signal to your brain that your home is clean, yet in lieu of dirt, now you have a slew of chemicals permeating your home’s surfaces, textiles, and air. A simple Google search will help you find all-natural cleaning solutions instead, using household staples such as vinegar, baking soda, and lemon.

Put a Filter On It Block allergens, bacteria, and pathogens with a HEPA filter integrated into your vacuum. Install purifying filters in your air handlers to capture dust, allergens, pet dander, mold spores, and plant pollens. Some are enhanced not only with HEPA but with a pre-filter and charcoal layer to further improve air quality. Lastly, install water filtration systems for your kitchen and bath faucets, showerheads, and drinking water to keep harmful chemicals and particulates from permeating your skin or contaminating your food or beverages.

Get Picky with Your Flame Most of us love the smell of a richly scented candle wafting through the house but be sure the candle you’re burning is made of “clean” wax rather than chemicalladen paraffin. Heating paraffin candles releases toxins

Scottsdale Quarter’s new tenant is Amazon’s first store in Arizona and just the 20th in the nation. With a focus on books, they’ll also offer electronics, games, toys, and other products that are highly rated and top sellers online.

With a smallish footprint of only 4,000 square feet, the merchandise is expected to be thoughtfully curated for our market.

AmazonBooks.com

BRUNCH LIKE YOU MEAN IT Restauranteurs must know how much we Scottsdale folk love to brunch because there’s a new contender for your favorite weekend go-to: Prep & Pastry at the Scottsdale Waterfront.

Using locally sourced

JANUARY 24-26 | TalkingStickResort.com

breakfast, brunch, and

Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction

McDowell Mountain Guided Bike Ride

Talking Stick Resort Amateur Golf Championship

lunch menus filled with inventive offerings as well

The pomp, circumstance, fun, and festivities that surround Scottsdale’s

Load up your mountain bike and head to the Brown’s

If you didn’t qualify to play in this month’s Waste Management Phoenix

also outdone themselves

leading collector auto auction make a foray to WestWorld during the

Ranch Trailhead for a two-hour, guided ride through the

Open, perhaps some tournament play of your own is in store! The three-

nine-day event a must whether you’re a passionate car buff or simply

beautiful desert trails. Led by the preserve’s natural resources

day event includes championship golf, luxurious resort activities, hotel

enjoy mixing and mingling in a high-energy environment. Expect to see

coordinator, you’ll learn while you ride as you’ll make several

accommodations, contests, prizes, and an optional blackjack tournament.

thousands of pieces of “automobilia” cross the auction block and see

scenic stops along the six-mile route. The ride is for those with

It sounds like the makings of a great weekend and the perfect precursor to

what world records may be broken this year.

intermediate skills and offers a moderate level of exertion.

watching the PGA’s “greatest show on grass”!

as the classics, they’ve with their artisan-crafted mimosas. Try the blueberry/ lemon or the mango/desert pear/orange varieties!

PrepAndPastry.com

2020

JANUARY 13 | McDowellSonoran.org

JANUARY 11 - 19 | Barrett-Jackson.com

January

ingredients and offering

NORTH SCOTTSDALE REAL ESTATE:

What to Expect in 2020 Two words come to mind when we analyze today’s North Scottsdale real estate market: healthy and energetic.

Home sales in 2019 started with a slow 1st quarter followed by an average 2nd quarter, with sales really heating up in the 3rd and 4th quarters. We saw a very active market for homes priced $2 million and under – with those priced between $1 million and $2 million selling briskly and homes priced under $1 million moving downright vigorously.

Now that we find ourselves in 2020 (happy New Year!), we are expecting to see the same uptick in momentum for at least the first half of the year. We predict that homes will be on the market for less time and motivated buyers will seek out the more in-demand listings such as homes that are new builds or newly renovated.

However, today’s buyer is still very price-sensitive, so we’ve observed overpriced listings languishing on the market while their appropriately priced counterparts sell quickly.

Last year, we found that nearly 50% of the buyers in our area are relocating from California. We are expecting a strong ratio like that to continue, if not increase, in 2020.

We are keeping close tabs on how the upcoming presidential election may impact the housing market. We found that many prospective buyers and sellers “hit the pause button” near the end of the year during 2016’s election cycle, waiting to see what the political climate may mean for the economy, the markets, and their wealth portfolio which caused an overall slowdown in activity.

SPOTLIGHT ON: Feed

WHAT THEY DO: Around the world, hunger causes nearly half the deaths in children under five years old. With a goal to help as many children as they can from dying of starvation, Feed My Starving Children packs nonperishable meals and works with food distribution partners all over the world to supply meals in schools, orphanages, clinics, and feeding programs every day. Financial donations allow the organization to purchase the meals that are developed by nutrition professionals to help children grow and thrive. Next, volunteers hand-pack the meals and then they are shipped to over 70 countries across the globe.

Feed My Starving Children packs non-perishable meals and works with food distribution partners all over the world to supply meals in schools, orphanages, clinics, and feeding programs every day.

If you’re in the market to sell, and are considering making renovations or improvements, consult with us first. We know exactly what buyers want and will guide you to invest wisely.

REAL E S TAT E

Contact us today at Lucky@RussLyon.com or 602.320.8415.

corner

& NOTEWORTHY

BOOK IT!

5 SIMPLE WAYS TO

fmsc.org HOW CAN YOU HELP? Donate: Offer a one-time donation, sign up for monthly donations, or register for planned giving.

Volunteer: Arizona is one of just four states with a permanent packing facility. Feed My Starving Children makes volunteering fun. Individuals, couples, friends, families, businesses, school or church organizations can all come to the facility for a packing event. There, volunteers don hairnets and gloves and pack thousands of meals in one session.

Can it be true? The online retail giant Amazon has opened a brick & mortar store just like the good ole’ days? Indeed!

It’s the New Year and many of us have thoughts of fresh, clean, new beginnings on our minds.

While you’re working on your health, fitness, career or relationship resolutions, how about making some simple changes that can provide a healthier environment in your home? Here, we present some stress-free solutions you can implement right away.

YOUR HOME

Shoes Be Banned If you’ve ever been one to roll your eyes at your friends that don’t allow shoes in the house, maybe they’re not so wacky after all! The germs, grime, dirt, chemicals, pesticides, and overall “yuck” you’ve got on the bottom of your shoes are the last things you want circulating all over your home. If you don’t want to leave them outdoors, at least provide a bin to place them in when you walk in the door.

Our advice for 2020? If you’re considering buying or selling, just keep moving forward while the market is moving forward. As of now, it’s an excellent, vibrant, healthy market.

If you’re in the market to buy, your timing is excellent. With unexpected low interest rates and a plentiful inventory to choose from, 2020 is your year!

new

My Starving Children

Greens to the Rescue Use the power of plants to clean your indoor air.

Plants can aid in the removal of pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, and carbon monoxide. Some of the top “air purifiers” are English Ivy, Gerbera Daisy, Chinese Evergreen and the Spider Plant.

such as toluene and benzene into the air. That’s not what you had in mind for your home, is it? Try soy wax or beeswax instead.

Simple is Best The smell of Lysol, Febreze, and 409 may signal to your brain that your home is clean, yet in lieu of dirt, now you have a slew of chemicals permeating your home’s surfaces, textiles, and air. A simple Google search will help you find all-natural cleaning solutions instead, using household staples such as vinegar, baking soda, and lemon.

Put a Filter On It Block allergens, bacteria, and pathogens with a HEPA filter integrated into your vacuum. Install purifying filters in your air handlers to capture dust, allergens, pet dander, mold spores, and plant pollens. Some are enhanced not only with HEPA but with a pre-filter and charcoal layer to further improve air quality. Lastly, install water filtration systems for your kitchen and bath faucets, showerheads, and drinking water to keep harmful chemicals and particulates from permeating your skin or contaminating your food or beverages.

Get Picky with Your Flame Most of us love the smell of a richly scented candle wafting through the house but be sure the candle you’re burning is made of “clean” wax rather than chemicalladen paraffin. Heating paraffin candles releases toxins

Scottsdale Quarter’s new tenant is Amazon’s first store in Arizona and just the 20th in the nation. With a focus on books, they’ll also offer electronics, games, toys, and other products that are highly rated and top sellers online.

With a smallish footprint of only 4,000 square feet, the merchandise is expected to be thoughtfully curated for our market.

AmazonBooks.com

BRUNCH LIKE YOU MEAN IT Restauranteurs must know how much we Scottsdale folk love to brunch because there’s a new contender for your favorite weekend go-to: Prep & Pastry at the Scottsdale Waterfront.

Using locally sourced

JANUARY 24-26 | TalkingStickResort.com

breakfast, brunch, and

Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction

McDowell Mountain Guided Bike Ride

Talking Stick Resort Amateur Golf Championship

lunch menus filled with inventive offerings as well

The pomp, circumstance, fun, and festivities that surround Scottsdale’s

Load up your mountain bike and head to the Brown’s

If you didn’t qualify to play in this month’s Waste Management Phoenix

also outdone themselves

leading collector auto auction make a foray to WestWorld during the

Ranch Trailhead for a two-hour, guided ride through the

Open, perhaps some tournament play of your own is in store! The three-

nine-day event a must whether you’re a passionate car buff or simply

beautiful desert trails. Led by the preserve’s natural resources

day event includes championship golf, luxurious resort activities, hotel

enjoy mixing and mingling in a high-energy environment. Expect to see

coordinator, you’ll learn while you ride as you’ll make several

accommodations, contests, prizes, and an optional blackjack tournament.

thousands of pieces of “automobilia” cross the auction block and see

scenic stops along the six-mile route. The ride is for those with

It sounds like the makings of a great weekend and the perfect precursor to

what world records may be broken this year.

intermediate skills and offers a moderate level of exertion.

watching the PGA’s “greatest show on grass”!

as the classics, they’ve with their artisan-crafted mimosas. Try the blueberry/ lemon or the mango/desert pear/orange varieties!

PrepAndPastry.com

2020

JANUARY 13 | McDowellSonoran.org

JANUARY 11 - 19 | Barrett-Jackson.com

January

ingredients and offering

20 20

When it comes to the North Scottsdale lifestyle and area real estate, The Luckys are proud to be the eminent source for their clients.

JA N UA RY

With 100s of millions of dollars in sales under their belts, The Luckys are honored to be reputed as the most proficient

Lisa | Matt | Laura

and skilled in the industry.

2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018

602.320.8415 | Lucky@RussLyon.com View more luxury listings at LisaLucky.com

In This Issue COMMUNITY CONNECTION ________________ Spotlight On: Feed My Starving Children REAL ESTATE CORNER ________________ North Scottsdale Real Estate: What to Expect in 2020

offered at

$650,000 ________

YOUR HOME ________________ 5 Simple Ways to Detox Your Home

MLS 5998283

This upscale townhouse offers spectacular views, privacy, and sought-after gated-community amenities. In the recently built Pinnacle Pointe development across from the Four Seasons Resort, this gorgeous home offers two bedrooms, two and a

Pinnacle Pointe 2 Bed + Den

half baths, a den, a laundry room with built-in cabinets, and a

2.5 Bath

two-car garage. The spacious kitchen has granite countertops, a

1,987 SQ FT

huge island with seating, and stainless-steel appliances. Located

2-Car Garage

on the first floor, you’ll enter through a private gated courtyard with a fireplace to this fabulous home with designer finishes, a great room floor plan, and a dramatic wall of multi-sliding doors opening to a private patio with incredible Troon Mountain views. The community facilities include a pool, spa, and fitness

AROUND TOWN ________________ Scottsdale Events to Enjoy in January NEW & NOTEWORTHY ________________ People, Places & Things to Know About FEATURED PROPERTY ________________ Upscale Townhouse Offers Spectacular Views in Pinnacle Pointe

Isabella’s Kitchen Not only is the golf-course setting absolutely sublime, but this Italian eatery in Grayhawk has a killer patio for drinks or dining. Make sure to arrive in time to catch a famous Scottsdale sunset while settling in on their large al fresco terrace. You’ll find generously sized tables with a fire pit in the middle, smaller vignettes for more intimate seating, comfy couches, and a roomy grassy area for the little ones to run around while you enjoy the adult camaraderie.

Preston’s Steakhouse Head upstairs to their expansive outdoor patio where you’ll delight in panoramic Pinnacle Peak views and vast, starry night skies. You’ll find plush seating, space heaters, a fireplace, and a fire pit to make your cocktail hour all the happier. Plus, their full dinner menu is available upstairs as well.

Why not make a meal of it?

IT’S A BIT CHILLY OUT THERE. That’s fine with us, as we love cozying up to a crackling fire with friends and family this time of the year.

Unlike back East or the Midwest, our Scottsdale winters are chilly enough to make us reach for a furry throw blanket but still nice enough that we can lounge in comfort outdoor by a fire pit.

With that in mind, we came up with a few of our favorite patio/fire pit dining options in North Scottsdale.

Perhaps we’ll see you there!

The Plaza Bar at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Just steps from the hotel lobby, the outdoor Plaza Bar offers comfortable sofa-style seating with multiple fire pits strategically situated throughout. If you’re a fan of “mixology,” you’ll enjoy their inventive, hand-crafted signature cocktails, and if you’re so inclined, a selection of fine cigars.

This is where you come when you need a little “vacation” in your evening.

The Vig McDowell Mountain Sometimes you want a little fun & games to go with your evening, right? We love the huge patio here accented with retro strung lights, lowslung Adirondack chairs, fire pits, and plenty of large-group or small-group seating. With views of the McDowell Mountains looming up-close, you can take in a friendly game of cornhole or bocce ball while you sip and dine.

room. Most furniture is available by a separate bill of sale.

27000 N Alma School Parkway 1033 | Scottsdale, AZ 85262

CORPORATE OFFICE:

CONTACT:

The Luckys North Scottsdale 7669 East Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite 110 Scottsdale, AZ 85255

602.320.8415 Lucky@RussLyon.com LisaLucky.com