Live Beautifully | August 2017

WANT ACCESS TO OUR MONTHLY ONLINE NEWSLETTER, MARKET UPDATES AND THE LATEST HOUSING ACTIVITY? Text your email address to 202020 or email us at Lucky@RussLyon.com and you’ll always be “in the know”!

Lisa | Matt | Laura

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AUGUST

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

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

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

In This Issue COMMUNITY CONNECTION ________________ Spotlight on Shoebox Ministry REAL ESTATE UPDATE ________________ Is Your First Offer the Best Offer?

offered at

$1,175,000 ________

YOUR HOME ________________ Decorating Apps Worth the Download

MLS #5578366

This truly extraordinary property features high-end finishes and details galore. The kitchen opens to the breakfast room and family room and boasts furnituregrade cabinetry, expansive counter space, center island with counter seating, stainless steel appliances, and a six-burner gas stove. The great room has a cozy fireplace with entertainment built-ins and wet bar. The expansive master suite with fireplace and spa-like bath has a steam shower, soaking tub, dual vanities, and large closet. Enjoy mountain views from the backyard with beautiful handlaid pavers, pool, spa, waterfall feature, lounge area, covered patio, and built-in BBQ. Stacked-stone accents, travertine and hardwood floors, pocketing doors, and plantation shutters are just a few of the touches that need to be seen to be appreciated.

7899 East Soaring Eagle Way | Scottsdale, AZ 85266

Montesano at Winfield

AROUND TOWN ________________ Scottsdale Events to Enjoy in August

3 Bed + Office 3.5 Bath 4,179 SQ FT $1,175,000

NEW & NOTEWORTHY ________________ People, Places & Things to Know About FEATURED PROPERTY ________________ Extraordinary Residence in Montesano at Winfield

Summer Storms

Rain in the Valley. One of our favorite things about living in Scottsdale are the annual summer storms. From that distinctive “Arizona rain smell” (it’s the desert’s creosote plants emitting that pleasant odor from the resin on its leaves) to those dramatic lightning displays, Arizona’s monsoon season is generally greeted with relief by most of us. Since summer thunderstorms can drop the temperature by up to 50 degrees while they’re rolling through, it’s easy to understand why they’re a welcome respite.

The word monsoon doesn’t describe a storm. It’s the moniker of a large-scale weather pattern which is the cause of the storms. A monsoon pattern is simply strong breezes that blow from a cold environment to a hot one. Here in North America, the shift in wind patterns in summer occurs as parts of Mexico and the southwest U.S. heat under intense summer sun. As this happens, the wind flow shifts from dry land to moist ocean areas and that low-level moisture is then transported our way.

Even though the monsoon season doesn’t usually start kicking up storms until early July, the season has been officially designated as occurring from June 15th to September 30th each year. Arizona receives a third of its total yearly rainfall during this relatively short time.

Monsoons can cause damage with strong downburst winds, dust storms, lightning and flash floods. Yet many Arizonans love to watch these storms roll in, even if from the comfort and safety from inside their homes. The thunder and lightning shows are downright spectacular; perhaps that’s why the Arizona desert is so highly photographed during a lightning show.

Be sure to exercise caution during the monsoon season. Every year homes are damaged by strong winds or lightning strikes; people get caught up or stranded in dangerous floods; and multiple-vehicle pile-ups occur during little-to-no-visibility dust storms. However, once you’re in a safe environment, feel free to love these Arizona storms as much as we do!

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

Sometimes it’s simply a matter of everything going right.

As your listing agents, we’ve done a significant amount of work before your home even gets placed on the Multiple Listing Service. From assisting with preparing the home for sale, pre-marketing it to our exclusive agent and buyer network, using only the finest in property photography, and marketing your home immediately among our many advertising mediums, you’ll benefit from our knowledge and expertise well before your home is officially for sale.

It’s easy to overlook too, the efficiency of today’s real estate industry. Technology allows for buyers and buyers’ agents to have instant access to your home’s For Sale status. Many buyers have alerts set up to instantly notify them when a home that fits their profile is available. Exposure of properties to potential buyers happens pretty quickly today. It’s for this reason that sellers shouldn’t assume that there will be more, higher offers as the listing period progresses. The first several days of the home’s listing period are generally when most of the buyer exposure will occur.

SPOTLIGHT ON

Adapted from ElleDecor.com

By Anna Zambelli and Jenna Milliner-Waddell

REAL E S TAT E

update

& NOTEWORTHY

ShoeboxMinistry.org WHAT THEY DO:

Shoebox Ministry is a non-profit service organization with an ongoing program for the collection and distribution of personal hygiene kits to the homeless and working poor. Shoebox assembles and distributes these kits to over 60 Valley shelters and agencies. Located in Scottsdale, Shoebox Ministry has been serving our Valley community since 1988.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Participate in the Summer Toiletry Drive! Imagine being homeless and without the basic comforts of hygiene – particularly during the sweltering summer months. Now is the time that our Valley’s homeless are most vulnerable.

With many of us traveling during the summer, it’s easy to make collecting toiletries a part of your vacation! Be sure to pick up those free hotel toiletries while you travel. Further, while you’re shopping for your own family, simply grab an extra toothpaste or shampoo to donate.

WE’LL TOAST TO THAT! Choosing the right tools, colors and furniture to decorate your home can be overwhelming. Luckily, there’s an app for that – several actually. Here are six you’ll find particularly helpful in getting you through that design to-do list.

VIEW IN MY ROOM 3D Take the guesswork out of online furniture shopping with this new feature on the Houzz app, which lets you try out products in your home before you buy them. Search from over 300,000 items in the Houzz Shop, select “view in my room 3D” and the product will pop up in a photo of your space!

COLOR CAPTURE This color matching app from Benjamin Moore allows you to take a picture of anything that inspires you and it will match the color to one of their 3,500 paint options. It’s practically Shazam for paint!

IHANDY CARPENTER

If the first offer that comes in is within the acceptable range that we had discussed prior to listing, we recommend that you don’t pass on it. Remember too, that the purchase price is just one part of the negotiation process that occurs all through the escrow period. If the buyer doesn’t feel “tapped out” from the onset of the process, it may make it easier to work together when issues may arise during the inspection period.

If you’re considering selling your home, let’s discuss this in more detail. We’ll consult with you about your property, what we feel would be an appropriate listing price and what our strategy will be in marketing and selling your property at a sales price that is satisfactory to you. Contact us today!

new

The incredibly useful app, appropriately called iHandy, brings five essential decorating tools to the palm of your hand – like that bubble level bar you can never find. We like to use it for smaller projects, like hanging a new picture frame.

Scottsdale’s very own LDV Winery has released its much-anticipated 2014 LDV Viognier.

Aged in neutral oak barrels and new French and American hybrid oak barrels for 27 months, this wine is made from 100% viognier grapes and promises a high fruit intensity. Offering a nose and mouthful of tropical fruits with a burst of fresh honey and vanilla, this wine will beautifully pair with seafood and rich, soft cheeses.

LDVwinery.com

PHOTO MEASURES

SHOEBOX MINISTRY NEEDS OUR HELP ALL YEAR LONG. HERE ARE OTHER WAYS TO ASSIST: • Donate toiletries – travel-size or full-size items are welcome and can be dropped off at their Scottsdale office near Sweetwater/Hayden.

• Receive a tax credit for a cash donation – Arizona’s Charitable Tax Credit allows a credit against your state income tax for voluntary cash contributions.

• Fry’s Community Rewards Program – Simply enroll your Fry’s V.I.P. card and select Shoebox Ministry as the agency you want to support. Every time you shop at Fry’s, Shoebox will receive a reward.

When shopping for furniture, you could A) jot down all of your room’s measurements into your phone’s notepad and then try to visualize what goes where when you get to the store. Or, B) download Photo Measures. The app lets you draw all of the dimensions of walls and flooring, directly onto a picture of the room.

MARK ON CALL Drawing up a floor plan might sound complicated, but Mark on Call makes it a breeze. Arrange and rearrange pieces in the app using custom measurements and pictures of your furniture and fabrics. If you don’t like the flow, starting over is a snap.

ARTFULLY WALLS’ TRY ON WALL If you’re uncertain what exactly that gallery wall will look like, Try On Wall is here to help. Take a snap of your proposed backdrop and then place images on it virtually. You can even shop for pieces within the app.

AUGUST 13 | MountainShadows.com

AUGUST 18 | ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

AUGUST 28 | LarryFitzgerald.com

Moonlight Yoga

Inspiracion Flamenca

Fitz’s Supper Club

Breathe with intention, move with grace and rise like the moon at the Mountain Shadows Resort’s Moonlight Yoga session. While atop the stunning Camelback Overlook rooftop deck, enjoy elevated views of the night skies and the moon aglow above Camelback Mountain. After the session, sip a craft cocktail at Hearth '61 while you cool down and enjoy the plush atmosphere of the Living Room. $25 to take part and includes class, parking and a drink voucher.

Led by dancer Julia Chacon, an authentic, powerful flamenco experience with beautiful costumes, fiery footwork, intricate guitar and soul-stirring vocals are in store for you at this Live & Local Fridays concert series in the Virginia G. Piper Theater at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Make a full night of it as next door, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art offers free admission from 5 to 9 p.m. on Fridays.

Enjoy an evening filled with trickery, wonderment and excitement, with a decadent dinner and spirits served by Larry’s Arizona Cardinals teammates and other celebrity friends benefiting the Larry Fitzgerald First Down Fund.

This year’s 9th annual dinner is themed The Grand Illusion and will entertain with the feats of magicians, mentalists and illusionists. Held at Dominick’s Steakhouse, guests can expect to see Hall of Fame NFL, Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks players.

HAPPENING HANGOUT A Valley favorite has finally opened a location in North Scottsdale at Bell and Thompson Peak Parkway. The Vig, known for its lively patio dining, a $4 Bloody Mary bar during weekend brunch and live music throughout the week, wants to be your go-to upscale neighborhood hangout. Open for lunch, dinner, happy hour and weekend brunch, The Vig’s unique twist on tavern-style food hits the mark. “Let’s just go to The Vig!” TheVig.us

august

It’s not unheard of for sellers to be nervous about accepting the first offer they may receive on their property, particularly if the offer came in soon after the home hit the market. It’s understandable for sellers to second-guess themselves and wonder if they listed the home too low, or if they should hold out for a better offer.

6 Apps That Will Change The Way You Decorate

2017

Why Your FIRST Offer May Be the BEST Offer

Sometimes it’s simply a matter of everything going right.

As your listing agents, we’ve done a significant amount of work before your home even gets placed on the Multiple Listing Service. From assisting with preparing the home for sale, pre-marketing it to our exclusive agent and buyer network, using only the finest in property photography, and marketing your home immediately among our many advertising mediums, you’ll benefit from our knowledge and expertise well before your home is officially for sale.

It’s easy to overlook too, the efficiency of today’s real estate industry. Technology allows for buyers and buyers’ agents to have instant access to your home’s For Sale status. Many buyers have alerts set up to instantly notify them when a home that fits their profile is available. Exposure of properties to potential buyers happens pretty quickly today. It’s for this reason that sellers shouldn’t assume that there will be more, higher offers as the listing period progresses. The first several days of the home’s listing period are generally when most of the buyer exposure will occur.

SPOTLIGHT ON

Adapted from ElleDecor.com

By Anna Zambelli and Jenna Milliner-Waddell

REAL E S TAT E

update

& NOTEWORTHY

ShoeboxMinistry.org WHAT THEY DO:

Shoebox Ministry is a non-profit service organization with an ongoing program for the collection and distribution of personal hygiene kits to the homeless and working poor. Shoebox assembles and distributes these kits to over 60 Valley shelters and agencies. Located in Scottsdale, Shoebox Ministry has been serving our Valley community since 1988.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Participate in the Summer Toiletry Drive! Imagine being homeless and without the basic comforts of hygiene – particularly during the sweltering summer months. Now is the time that our Valley’s homeless are most vulnerable.

With many of us traveling during the summer, it’s easy to make collecting toiletries a part of your vacation! Be sure to pick up those free hotel toiletries while you travel. Further, while you’re shopping for your own family, simply grab an extra toothpaste or shampoo to donate.

WE’LL TOAST TO THAT! Choosing the right tools, colors and furniture to decorate your home can be overwhelming. Luckily, there’s an app for that – several actually. Here are six you’ll find particularly helpful in getting you through that design to-do list.

VIEW IN MY ROOM 3D Take the guesswork out of online furniture shopping with this new feature on the Houzz app, which lets you try out products in your home before you buy them. Search from over 300,000 items in the Houzz Shop, select “view in my room 3D” and the product will pop up in a photo of your space!

COLOR CAPTURE This color matching app from Benjamin Moore allows you to take a picture of anything that inspires you and it will match the color to one of their 3,500 paint options. It’s practically Shazam for paint!

IHANDY CARPENTER

If the first offer that comes in is within the acceptable range that we had discussed prior to listing, we recommend that you don’t pass on it. Remember too, that the purchase price is just one part of the negotiation process that occurs all through the escrow period. If the buyer doesn’t feel “tapped out” from the onset of the process, it may make it easier to work together when issues may arise during the inspection period.

If you’re considering selling your home, let’s discuss this in more detail. We’ll consult with you about your property, what we feel would be an appropriate listing price and what our strategy will be in marketing and selling your property at a sales price that is satisfactory to you. Contact us today!

new

The incredibly useful app, appropriately called iHandy, brings five essential decorating tools to the palm of your hand – like that bubble level bar you can never find. We like to use it for smaller projects, like hanging a new picture frame.

Scottsdale’s very own LDV Winery has released its much-anticipated 2014 LDV Viognier.

Aged in neutral oak barrels and new French and American hybrid oak barrels for 27 months, this wine is made from 100% viognier grapes and promises a high fruit intensity. Offering a nose and mouthful of tropical fruits with a burst of fresh honey and vanilla, this wine will beautifully pair with seafood and rich, soft cheeses.

LDVwinery.com

PHOTO MEASURES

SHOEBOX MINISTRY NEEDS OUR HELP ALL YEAR LONG. HERE ARE OTHER WAYS TO ASSIST: • Donate toiletries – travel-size or full-size items are welcome and can be dropped off at their Scottsdale office near Sweetwater/Hayden.

• Receive a tax credit for a cash donation – Arizona’s Charitable Tax Credit allows a credit against your state income tax for voluntary cash contributions.

• Fry’s Community Rewards Program – Simply enroll your Fry’s V.I.P. card and select Shoebox Ministry as the agency you want to support. Every time you shop at Fry’s, Shoebox will receive a reward.

When shopping for furniture, you could A) jot down all of your room’s measurements into your phone’s notepad and then try to visualize what goes where when you get to the store. Or, B) download Photo Measures. The app lets you draw all of the dimensions of walls and flooring, directly onto a picture of the room.

MARK ON CALL Drawing up a floor plan might sound complicated, but Mark on Call makes it a breeze. Arrange and rearrange pieces in the app using custom measurements and pictures of your furniture and fabrics. If you don’t like the flow, starting over is a snap.

ARTFULLY WALLS’ TRY ON WALL If you’re uncertain what exactly that gallery wall will look like, Try On Wall is here to help. Take a snap of your proposed backdrop and then place images on it virtually. You can even shop for pieces within the app.

AUGUST 13 | MountainShadows.com

AUGUST 18 | ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

AUGUST 28 | LarryFitzgerald.com

Moonlight Yoga

Inspiracion Flamenca

Fitz’s Supper Club

Breathe with intention, move with grace and rise like the moon at the Mountain Shadows Resort’s Moonlight Yoga session. While atop the stunning Camelback Overlook rooftop deck, enjoy elevated views of the night skies and the moon aglow above Camelback Mountain. After the session, sip a craft cocktail at Hearth '61 while you cool down and enjoy the plush atmosphere of the Living Room. $25 to take part and includes class, parking and a drink voucher.

Led by dancer Julia Chacon, an authentic, powerful flamenco experience with beautiful costumes, fiery footwork, intricate guitar and soul-stirring vocals are in store for you at this Live & Local Fridays concert series in the Virginia G. Piper Theater at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Make a full night of it as next door, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art offers free admission from 5 to 9 p.m. on Fridays.

Enjoy an evening filled with trickery, wonderment and excitement, with a decadent dinner and spirits served by Larry’s Arizona Cardinals teammates and other celebrity friends benefiting the Larry Fitzgerald First Down Fund.

This year’s 9th annual dinner is themed The Grand Illusion and will entertain with the feats of magicians, mentalists and illusionists. Held at Dominick’s Steakhouse, guests can expect to see Hall of Fame NFL, Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks players.

HAPPENING HANGOUT A Valley favorite has finally opened a location in North Scottsdale at Bell and Thompson Peak Parkway. The Vig, known for its lively patio dining, a $4 Bloody Mary bar during weekend brunch and live music throughout the week, wants to be your go-to upscale neighborhood hangout. Open for lunch, dinner, happy hour and weekend brunch, The Vig’s unique twist on tavern-style food hits the mark. “Let’s just go to The Vig!” TheVig.us

august

It’s not unheard of for sellers to be nervous about accepting the first offer they may receive on their property, particularly if the offer came in soon after the home hit the market. It’s understandable for sellers to second-guess themselves and wonder if they listed the home too low, or if they should hold out for a better offer.

6 Apps That Will Change The Way You Decorate

2017

Why Your FIRST Offer May Be the BEST Offer

WANT ACCESS TO OUR MONTHLY ONLINE NEWSLETTER, MARKET UPDATES AND THE LATEST HOUSING ACTIVITY? Text your email address to 202020 or email us at Lucky@RussLyon.com and you’ll always be “in the know”!

Lisa | Matt | Laura

PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID TARADEL, LLC.

***************** ECRWSSEDDM**** Local Postal Customer

20 17

AUGUST

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

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

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

In This Issue COMMUNITY CONNECTION ________________ Spotlight on Shoebox Ministry REAL ESTATE UPDATE ________________ Is Your First Offer the Best Offer?

offered at

$1,175,000 ________

YOUR HOME ________________ Decorating Apps Worth the Download

MLS #5578366

This truly extraordinary property features high-end finishes and details galore. The kitchen opens to the breakfast room and family room and boasts furnituregrade cabinetry, expansive counter space, center island with counter seating, stainless steel appliances, and a six-burner gas stove. The great room has a cozy fireplace with entertainment built-ins and wet bar. The expansive master suite with fireplace and spa-like bath has a steam shower, soaking tub, dual vanities, and large closet. Enjoy mountain views from the backyard with beautiful handlaid pavers, pool, spa, waterfall feature, lounge area, covered patio, and built-in BBQ. Stacked-stone accents, travertine and hardwood floors, pocketing doors, and plantation shutters are just a few of the touches that need to be seen to be appreciated.

7899 East Soaring Eagle Way | Scottsdale, AZ 85266

Montesano at Winfield

AROUND TOWN ________________ Scottsdale Events to Enjoy in August

3 Bed + Office 3.5 Bath 4,179 SQ FT $1,175,000

NEW & NOTEWORTHY ________________ People, Places & Things to Know About FEATURED PROPERTY ________________ Extraordinary Residence in Montesano at Winfield

Summer Storms

Rain in the Valley. One of our favorite things about living in Scottsdale are the annual summer storms. From that distinctive “Arizona rain smell” (it’s the desert’s creosote plants emitting that pleasant odor from the resin on its leaves) to those dramatic lightning displays, Arizona’s monsoon season is generally greeted with relief by most of us. Since summer thunderstorms can drop the temperature by up to 50 degrees while they’re rolling through, it’s easy to understand why they’re a welcome respite.

The word monsoon doesn’t describe a storm. It’s the moniker of a large-scale weather pattern which is the cause of the storms. A monsoon pattern is simply strong breezes that blow from a cold environment to a hot one. Here in North America, the shift in wind patterns in summer occurs as parts of Mexico and the southwest U.S. heat under intense summer sun. As this happens, the wind flow shifts from dry land to moist ocean areas and that low-level moisture is then transported our way.

Even though the monsoon season doesn’t usually start kicking up storms until early July, the season has been officially designated as occurring from June 15th to September 30th each year. Arizona receives a third of its total yearly rainfall during this relatively short time.

Monsoons can cause damage with strong downburst winds, dust storms, lightning and flash floods. Yet many Arizonans love to watch these storms roll in, even if from the comfort and safety from inside their homes. The thunder and lightning shows are downright spectacular; perhaps that’s why the Arizona desert is so highly photographed during a lightning show.

Be sure to exercise caution during the monsoon season. Every year homes are damaged by strong winds or lightning strikes; people get caught up or stranded in dangerous floods; and multiple-vehicle pile-ups occur during little-to-no-visibility dust storms. However, once you’re in a safe environment, feel free to love these Arizona storms as much as we do!

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