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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.
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With 100s of millions of dollars in sales under their belts, The Luckys are honored to be reputed as the most proficient
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In This Issue COMMUNITY CONNECTION ________________ Spotlight On: Ben’s Bells
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YOUR HOME ________________ Architectural Styles in North Scottsdale
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lush landscaping and over a charming courtyard bridge spanning the winding entry river and waterfall. Overlooking the 14th fairway, this luxuriously designed estate grants golf, mountains, canyon and city-light views from its numerous patios, courtyards and resort-style backyard. The nearly 8,500-square-foot floor plan has five en suite bedrooms all with private patios, a loft, basement/rec room with wet bar, two powder baths, office with
Glenn Moor at Troon Village 5 Bed + Den + Basement + Loft + Bonus 6.5 Bath
built-ins, two laundry rooms, exercise room with sauna and an
8,449 SQ FT
art studio! The master suite’s spa-like bath, specialty closets,
4 Car
large dressing room and private sitting room make for a tranquil retreat. A separate-entry casita with bedroom, bath, living and
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2. GRAB THE POPCORN AND SETTLE IN FOR A SHOW. Is it just us, or does everyone across the Valley turn off the lights and gather near a picture window when lightning is sparking up the night sky? The intense summer heat and cooler monsoonal airflow combine to create dramatic and vigorous thunderstorms in the desert. If you don’t mind the thundering booms and cracks that accompany the light show, we consider watching a violent storm pass through from the safety and comfort of your home as a perk of living in the desert!
AROUND TOWN ________________ Scottsdale Events to Enjoy in August NEW & NOTEWORTHY ________________ People, Places & Things to Know About FEATURED PROPERTY ________________ Magnificent Southwest Territorial in Glenn Moor at Troon Village
Living in the Valley certainly has its benefits: An enviable climate, lush Sonoran Desert landscapes at every turn, and those sunny blue skies for days on end. So when Mother Nature throws a curve into this normally fair and idyllic setting during our annual monsoon season, one might think we’d be dismayed. Nope! Here are five reasons we look forward to our summer storms: 1. THAT UNMISTAKABLE SMELL OF RAIN. Does rain actually have a smell? In the desert it sure does. That pungent but not unpleasant aroma you smell when a storm is brewing is the scent of the prolific creosote plants that fan all across the Valley floor. The creosote plant only grows in the arid southwest areas of the United States and Mexico and it’s the resinous oil in the plants’ leaves that release that distinct scent when they become wet with rain or even just high levels of humidity. Fun fact: Did you know creosote bushes have one of the longest life spans of any living organism on earth? We’re talking thousands of years!
3. A BRIEF RESPITE FROM THE HEAT. When our summer days are blistering hot, the extreme drop in temperature that is often heralded in by a storm is always a welcomed event. As precipitation falls through a storm column, it drags cooler air down with it. In fact, it’s not unusual to experience a 30-degree cooling during and right after a storm moves through. It may not last for long, but we’ll take it! 4. THE WET STUFF. Unlike other parts of the country, the dry, arid Sonoran Desert only receives about six or seven inches of rain a year. So when it does rain, most Phoenicians don’t mind it a bit. On average, the Valley receives nearly half its total annual rainfall during the short monsoon season. We particularly love the big, fat drops of rain that plop heavily from the sky. There’s something so satisfying in feeling the weight of those hefty drops in the palms of our hands! 5. SUNSETS ARE EVEN MORE SPECTACULAR. Yes, it’s true, we are gifted with beautiful sunsets on any given evening throughout the year. But the rich, vibrant hues that develop in the stormy skies during monsoon season are made even more dramatic due to the presence of clouds. It’s the ice crystals within high or medium-level clouds that scatter and reflect light, leading to a dazzling display.
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