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Communication, Service and High-Quality Craftsmanship Reinforce Albrecht and Son By Pamela Holechek© An early retirement, along with a move to Arizona from Wisconsin, helped form the creation of Albrecht and Son Painting, Remodeling and Construction. Once here in the Northwest Valley, joining his siblings, Thomas Albrecht Sr. unexpectedly broke from leisurely tradition and picked up his tools again. He soon encouraged his son Thomas Albrecht Jr. and his family to move here from Chicago and establish a business. “My father, a former tradesman and painter, taught me and my wife, Elizabeth, how to run a successful business,” says Thomas Jr. of his father and mentor, Thomas Sr., now deceased. “He was a good teacher and had great ideas.” The family-owned and operated Albrecht and Son was launched in 1989. Thomas attributes the company’s staying power of 26 years to superior “communication and service, along with high-quality, hands-on, honest work.” Thomas describes Albrecht and Son as a custom remodeling company. “Our people are employed by Albrecht and Son, not by a union,” he says. “We don’t piecework anything. We are contractors who are licensed, bonded and insured with liability insurance.” In addition to craftsmen, the company maintains a complete office staff, a design expert, project managers and superintendents, ensuring each job is performed in the most professional and timely manner possible. “We are the leading general contractor for residential remodels in the Northwest Valley,” says Thomas, who is also Albrecht and Son’s chief estimator. “And about 90 per-
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Keep Your Money Safe When Banking Online The more consumers do business online for the convenience, the more opportunities there are for scams to increase. Of all the places online to do business, your banking can be the most worrisome when it comes to safety. The FDIC has a comprehensive website that contains everything you need to know and the steps to take to keep your money safe. Among the highlights: • Confirm that your bank is legitimate and your deposits insured. Check the “About Us” portion of the bank’s website to look for information about FDIC insurance coverage. Look for the FDIC logo and take the additional step of checking the FDIC website to be sure your bank is listed as covered. Beware of fake websites that mimic your bank’s name; type the name in correctly and verify you’re on the right site before you input any personal data. • Keep your information private: Since 2001, a bank is required to give you its privacy policy that will let you know who it might share your information with (for example, with product marketing), what information it keeps on file,
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and what it might share. Read the leaflet to understand where your information might end up, and opt out if you wish. This information applies if you do banking online. Ask if your bank tracks you online, and make use of your browser settings to be sure any tracking software is blocked. When it comes to passwords, don’t use an easy one, and change it periodically just to be sure it hasn’t been hacked. • Know where to go for assistance: Start with your own bank if you have questions. If you have questions about coverage, call the FDIC’s Division of Compliance and Consumer Affairs at 877-275-3342.
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The DASH diet (which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) was developed through research funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health as a way to lower blood pressure and reduce the use of medication. Studies dating back to its inception in 1993 show that it’s an effective way to lose weight and reduce the risk of many diseases. This recipe for trout Veracruz is based on a Mexican seafood favorite from the port city of Veracruz. It’s a colorful, nutrition-packed, one-skillet meal that is easy to prepare and fits in beautifully with the DASH diet regimen. Trout Veracruz 2 pounds trout filets, boneless and without skin 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest
By Angela Shelf Medearis© 1-1/2 pounds fresh tomatoes 1/4 cup green olives stuffed with pimentos 1 jalapeño pepper 4 tablespoons olive oil 1-1/2 cups medium chopped onions 1-1/2 cups chopped zucchini 2 cloves garlic, diced 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (use 1/2 tablespoon if dried) 1 tablespoon capers 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint (use 1/2 tablespoon if dried) 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme (use 1/2 tablespoon if dried) 1/2 cup toasted, chopped almonds Step 1. Place trout fillets in a small dish and coat with lemon zest and lemon juice. Core, seed and finely dice the
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tomatoes. Cut green olives into halves; seed the jalapeño pepper, cut into thin strips and set aside. Step 2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat; saute the tomatoes, onion, zucchini and garlic. Cook till the onion is tender. Add jalapeño pepper, green olives, parsley, capers, bay leaf, mint and thyme. Heat sauce until just boiling. Step 3. Add trout fillets with lemon zest and remaining
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Job Growth Remains Solid The first set of employment numbers for 2015 picked up where 2014 ended, with continued solid job creation. The economy added 257,000 jobs in January, which was above the expected increase of 228,000, according to Bloomberg. Previous months’ numbers were also revised higher, totaling more than 3.1 million jobs created in 2014. In addition, the unemployment rate increased modestly to 5.7 percent from 5.6 percent as more unemployed workers began looking for jobs again. U.S. Economic Growth Continues The past several months have continued to show signs of stronger economic growth: • Job growth has been above 200,000 for 11 consecutive months, the longest stretch since 1994.
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Help Put an End to Pet Overpopulation Spaying or neutering your cat is considered one of the most effective ways to reduce pet overpopulation. That’s the word from experts such as the American Veterinary Medical Association. They also say the procedure is safe for kittens as young as 8 to 10 weeks old. In addition to pet population control, spaying a female cat before her first heat cycle amplifies a number of health benefits. It reduces the risk of certain mammary and reproductive cancers, as well as potentially fatal infections. Additional benefits include: • Reduced aggression: Cats that have been spayed or neutered are less aggressive than unaltered pets. This leads to fewer fights, which results in a lower risk of con-
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EVENTS & HAPPENINGS Through April 4 “Les Miserables.” $55$79.50. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Seen by more than 62 million people in 42 countries, “Les Miserables” is Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary production of passion and destruction has mesmerized theatregoers since 1985. The musical sensation has broken records around the globe and continues to enthrall with its timeless testament to survival of the human spirit. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. 623776-8400. www.azbroadway. org.
March 13-29 “Grease.” $10. 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. This musical is set in 1959 at fictional Rydell High School and follows ten working-class teenagers as they navigate the complexities of peer pressure, politics, personal core values, and love. Stardust Theatre, 14401 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West. 623-466-0015. www. theatrewestscw.com. March 15, 22 Line Dancing. $24. 4:307:30 p.m. Bring a partner
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March 26 Incredible and Edible Salad Creations. $40. 1:30-4 p.m. Turn over a “new leaf” in making and appreciating salads that are incredible and unique. Enjoy a demonstration and tastes of salads that use green, leafy vegetables and savory fixings to create a meal that’s intended to amaze and delight. R.H. Johnson Social Hall, 19803 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West. 623-544-6194.
April 8 Corte Bella Farmers’ Market. Free. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This farmers’ market will be held every second Wednesday of the month at the Anacapa Restaurant breezeway and adjacent patio. Fresh produce, breads, fruits, etc. Also, bring your dull knives, scissors and garden tools for sharpening. Corte Bella, 22155 N. Mission Drive, Sun City West.
March 27 March Gladness Dance. $10. 7 p.m. This year’s March Gladness Dance will feature singer Thaddeus Rose, who sings a mix of old and new music. He has been a staple in the West Valley for more than six years and has built up his reputation as a vibrant
Call to confirm event details before attending. To include your event in our calendar, send information to Patrick Rodriguez, P.O. Box 5474, Sun City West, AZ 85376, or patrick@thegrandseason.com. Deadline is the 20th of the month prior to the event.
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Make Your Concrete Surfaces Stand Out With Acrylic Decking of Arizona By Heather Wright Schlichting© Did you know that enhancing your home’s driveway and walkway, as well as modernizing the deck of your pool, not only makes your home stand out among other houses in your neighborhood but also increases its value? Whether you’re looking to update your patio, pool deck or any concrete surface, Acrylic Decking of Arizona can transform your home’s indoor or outdoor space into a stunning work of art. “If we can’t do a job right, we won’t do it,” says owner R.W. “Dick” Lane. Shortly after moving from Chicago to Surprise in 1999, Lane had Kool Deck concrete topping installed on his patio. That’s when he met Isabel Ramirez, a foreman for Shasta Pools. Lane became instantly impressed by Ramirez’s work ethic and concrete coating experience. With some knowledge of the concrete business himself, Lane suggested that Ramirez venture out with him as his salesman for his new company, Acrylic Decking. Ramirez agreed and later trained his brother Jaime to join the company, as well. Using the same craftsmen who’ve been with Lane since Acrylic Decking’s beginning, the business has become a family affair. Together, they have been exceeding customer expectations and creating beautiful spaces for homeowners in the Northwest Valley for over 15 years. With more than 75 percent of Acrylic Decking’s business coming from customer referrals, the company’s success, says Lane, is due to creative design, quality products, personal attention and experienced installers. “We have only one thing to sell and that
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Whether you’re looking to update your patio, pool deck or any concrete surface, Acrylic Decking of Arizona can transform your home’s indoor or outdoor space into a stunning work of art. It’s the reason our acrylic coating is always used around swimming pools. Not only is it cooler to the feel, but it’s also non-slippery, making it the ideal surface to keep your family safe.” What sets Acrylic Decking of Arizona apart from their competitors is their faux flagstone, says Lane. This involves a custom process where each stone is individually painted and hand cut to create the elegant look of real flagstone at an affordable price. They can customize colors so that customers can choose the hues and designs that best suit them, and they can match the stones with existing flagstone already in the home to maintain a consistent look, with custom grout colors to match.
“Our installation teams take great pride in the professionalism of their work,” says Lane. “The process of applying the coating is critical, and this is where more than 15 years of experience counts the most.” That attention to detail and exceeding their customers’ expectations has helped Acrylic Decking of Arizona earn a sterling record with the Better Business Bureau of Central Arizona. They’ve been an accredited Better Business Bureau company since 2005. For a free estimate on concrete coating work for your home, call Acrylic Decking of Arizona today at 623-9753666 or 623-810-9475. You can also visit them online at www. acrylicdeckingaz.com.
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For Senior Women, Moderate Exercise is OK By Matilda Charles© This will be good news for some seniors: They might not need as much exercise. Research from the U.K. seeks to aim senior women more toward moderate exercise. This smaller study was part of an ongoing long-term study of 1.1 million women going
back to 1998. At that time they were asked about how many hours they spent at various activities, and their health has been followed since then. The results are promising for those who’d rather not run five miles a day or work out at the gym with weights. The women who reported mod-
erate amounts of exercise ended up with significantly lower risks of cerebrovascular, venous thromboembolic or coronary heart disease events. In this case, “moderate” means enough activity to increase the heart rate or cause sweating two or three days a week. And seniors don’t need equipment or lots of time, contrary to previous studies that said 30 minutes of exercise five days a week is necessary. In this study, more frequent
exercise didn’t mean lower risks — there was little added benefit seen. One suggested doing some light gardening and then going for a walk. According to another study, even if seniors have limited mobility and are in their 80s, they still can benefit from a little physical activity. Slow walking and light housework count as physical activity and can have cardiovascular benefits. The idea is to reduce the time spent sitting and increase the time spent moving.
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1st Sun City Dental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 24/7 Water Conditioning & Plumbing Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 AAA Senior Placement AZ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Ace Home Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Acrylic Decking of Arizona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Affordable Garage Door and Opener Repair . . . . . . . . . 25, 61 Alba Construction LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Albrecht & Son Painting LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 61 Altra Home Decor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Amazing Stone Veneers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Amera Pest Contol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Anacapa Restaurant of Corte Bella. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 32 Anthem Air Conditioning LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Arizona Broadway Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Arizona Energy Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center. . . . . . . . . . 17 Arizona Vein & Vascular Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Arrington Accounting Services LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Art-Rage-Us. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Auto Matchmaker LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Auto Renew Autobody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 AZ Valley Windows LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Bell Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 BFS Arizona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Blinds Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Bob’s Variety Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Bon Voyage Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Booth Built Patio Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Brandt Builders Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Briseno Azteca Imports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Build-A-Bike Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Bullin’s Tax Co. LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Can Do Engraving & Specialties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Caramba Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Caring Computer Services, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Carmike Cinemas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Carrie’s Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Central Arizona Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Chang Lee Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Chuck Long Refinishing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Cobalt Properties, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Columbia ParCar Arizona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 61 Corte Bella Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Coury’s Auto Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Coury’s Bicycle Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Dane Holdings Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Desert Flower Interiors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Desert Golf Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Desert Mesa Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Desert Rose Color Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 61
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On March 16, 1751, future President James Madison is born in Virginia. Madison, one of the key drafters of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, became America’s fourth president in 1809 and is considered the Father of the Constitution. On March 17, 1905, future president Franklin Delano Roosevelt weds his fifth cousin once-removed, Eleanor Roosevelt. After losing her mother when she was 8 and her father when she was 10, Eleanor was raised by the extended Roosevelt family. She met her future husband when she was 2 years old and he was 4. On March 18, 1911, Irving Berlin copyrights the biggest pop song of the early 20th century, “Alexander’s Ragtime Band.” The song was easier to play than Scott Joplin’s “The Entertainer,”
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Dillon’s Restaurants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 36 Electronic Wizards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Elle’s Nails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Exclusively Imports Auto Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 61 Fishell Screen Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Floor Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 61 Florencia Pizza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Foot Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Ford’s World Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Framecraft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Framed Expressions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Furniture Solutions Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Geneva 2000 Denture Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Grand Garage Sales LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Granite Transformations of the North & West Valley. . . . 2, 61 Haymaker Restaurant Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Hole ‘N One Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Home Spaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Ideal Insurance Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Jack Luftman DDS & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Jan & Dean’ New & Used Furniture Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Jaycox Air Conditioning & Heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Kachina Kitchens LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 King Automotive Repair LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Kyle Shoes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27, 28, 29 Lakeside Florist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Leslie’s Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Liberty Home Products LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Lina Home Furnishings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Linden Tree Nursery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Little Sicily Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Long Realty - Leolinda Bowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Lopez Landscaping Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Marcela’s Interiors & Custom Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Maria’s Alterations & Dry Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Matt’s Multimedia LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Metro Complete Auto Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 The Milton Law Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Mirage Marble & Granite LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Mr. Rekey Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Mr. Security Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 My Daddy’s Bakery & Cafe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Native Sun Home Accents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Neil’s Garage Storage Cabinets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Nick’s Diner I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Nick’s Diner II LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Nino’s Mexican Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Nova Home Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 NovaSpine Pain Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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The Optical Boutique Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Orchard Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Support . . . . . . 48 Package Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Palm West Community Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Palmer’s Kitchen Bath and Beyond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Paradise Hearing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Plaza Del Sol Cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Portofino West Ristorante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 The Pottery Place Warehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Quick Draw Remodeling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 R.J. Kraemer Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Rainfall Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Randolph Insurance Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Raymond James Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Republic Painting LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Rich Brender Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Rivers Sundome Barber Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Signature Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Snip-N-Tuck Alterations & Creations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Snyder’s Weed Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Solar Concepts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Southwest Golf Cars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 61 Spas by Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Starface 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 State Farm Insurance-Bill Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Steel Shield Security Doors and More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Sun City Alterations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Sun City Awning & Patio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Sun City Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 61 Sun City Kitchen and Bath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Sun City Pet Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Sun City Roofing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Sun City West Dental PLLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Sun Health Foundation/Resale Shops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Sunridge Dental Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Surprise Family Dentistry LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Surprise Flooring & Design Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Surprise Smiles Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Thunderbird Automotive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 61 Tintas Granite & Flooring LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 53 To My Surprise Shuttle Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Tride and True Pest and Termite Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 The Village Eye Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Vistancia Orthodontics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Wade J. Draves Insurance Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Westbrook Remodeling & Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Wilde Wealth Management Group, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Dr. Paul Woolf, Optometrist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Zen Wellness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Castillo Castillo + Pool Chandler Cromwell Cromwell CUSTOM GOLD KEY D8322 Montecito Montera Montera San Franciscan + Pool Ventura Ventura Average
Alpine Annapolis Annapolis Annapolis Augusta Augusta Banner BERKELEY + Pool Bridgeford Bridgeford Bridgeford BRIDGEFORD Brookside C2561 Cameron Cameron Cameron Capistrano Capistrano Capistrano Capistrano Capistrano Carefree Carefree Catillo Chateau Chateau Classic Coconino Conquistador Coronado Cranbrook Cromwell Cromwell Cromwell Cromwell + Pool D7624 D7624 D8322 D8521 Del Mar Del Mar G7631 G7633 G7634 G7634 G8331 G8331 G8332 Granada Havau Hopi
2,222 2,166 1,794 1,985 2,280 + Pool 3,877 1,639 2,598 2,564 3,265 2,319 1,733 1,733 2,321
$217,500 $239,900 $315,000 $320,000 $365,000 $549,000 $164,900 $425,000 $349,900 $450,000 $289,000 $269,500 $299,000 $327,208
$211,500 $239,900 $306,500 $320,000 $325,000 $515,000 $164,900 $425,000 $355,000 $400,000 $272,500 $257,000 $290,000 $314,023
148 398 129 36 44 246 2 35 13 113 104 41 88 107
13034 W Castlebar Drive 20807 N 124th Drive 14331 W Via Montoya 13923 W White Wood Drive 14322 W Sky Hawk Drive 13537 W Terra Vista Drive 12762 W Ballad Drive 14122 W White Wood Drive 15123 W Granado Drive 13402 W Crown Ridge Drive 12927 W Paintbrush Drive 13825 W Pavillion Drive 14406 W Desert Glen Drive
PROPERTIES OFF THE GOLF COURSE 1,438 1,610 2,197 1,770 1,989 1,951 1,358 2,370 1,391 1,391 1,391 1,391 1,824 1,090 1,320 1,600 1,336 1,649 1,677 1,677 1,677 2,429 1,767 1,824 2,676 1,633 2,100 1,953 1,350 1,315 2,020 2,349 2,000 2,018 2,870 2,000 1,790 1,804 1,419 1,350 1,425 1,425 844 1,401 1,221 1,411 777 777 1,138 2,050 1,547 2,209
$164,900 $145,000 $178,875 $192,000 $196,500 $199,900 $165,000 $245,000 $145,000 $154,900 $159,900 $159,900 $185,000 $134,900 $159,900 $174,900 $179,500 $169,000 $171,000 $174,900 $180,000 $259,000 $214,900 $229,700 $174,000 $164,900 $249,000 $159,000 $155,900 $141,500 $199,500 $185,000 $219,500 $220,000 $325,000 $234,900 $94,900 $149,500 $149,500 $129,900 $157,900 $188,900 $85,000 $135,000 $118,900 $139,500 $69,500 $72,000 $124,900 $195,000 $179,900 $165,000
$157,000 $141,000 $176,000 $189,500 $196,000 $199,900 $150,000 $237,500 $141,500 $155,000 $156,900 $155,000 $183,500 $130,500 $155,000 $168,000 $189,000 $160,000 $164,000 $181,000 $175,500 $245,000 $207,500 $229,700 $170,000 $159,000 $235,000 $145,000 $153,000 $141,000 $180,000 $165,000 $220,000 $216,000 $300,000 $230,000 $94,900 $149,500 $141,500 $129,000 $152,500 $180,000 $87,000 $132,000 $116,500 $139,500 $67,000 $70,000 $124,900 $190,000 $175,500 $155,000
70 6 1 260 110 351 72 116 142 49 14 27 30 7 83 75 24 121 104 1 96 103 54 44 116 74 247 0 14 2 90 42 87 5 83 102 215 7 102 120 36 23 3 6 33 9 320 50 39 6 89 196
15341 W Arzon Way 13203 W Copperstone Drive 13218 W Spanish Garden Drive 18011 N 132nd Avenue 13202 W Castle Rock Drive 13202 W Ashwood Drive 13110 W Seville Drive 19614 N 130th Avenue 17803 N 137th Drive 14108 W Casa Linda Drive 12315 W Foxfire Drive 14218 W Franciscan Drive 14423 w Trading Post Drive 18220 N 136th Avenue 12830 W Pontiac Drive 14170 w Yosemite Drive 21113 N Verde Ridge Drive 17622 N Bobwhite Drive 13803 W Elmbrook Drive 20809 N Gable Hill Drive 17611 N 135th Drive 12341 W Eveningside Drive 20805 N 152nd Drive 13350 W Broken Arrow Drive 13212 W Hyacinth Drive 17820 N 136th CT 14668 W Ravenswood Drive 12930 W Seville Drive 12911 W Peach Blossom Drive 18204 N 136th Avenue 13347 W Meeker Blvd 12518 W Amigo Drive 14333 W Circle Ridge Drive 14653 W Yosemite Drive 14656 W Buttonwood Drive 14914 W Aloha Drive 12943 W Desert Glen Drive 12835 W Maplewood Drive 21230 N Aurora Drive 12927 W Peach Blossom Drive 13322 W Jadestone Drive 19814 N Zion Drive 13310 W Desert Glen Drive 18830 N 134th Avenue 13304 W Desert Glen Drive 13253 W Aleppo Drive 18627 N Palomar Drive 18857 N Palomar Drive 18647 N Palomar Drive 20037 N Alta Loma Drive 14716 W Via Manana 20002 N Conquistador Drive
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PROPERTIES OFF THE GOLF COURSE Hopi Hopi + Pool La Mirada La Mirada Moccasin Mohave Montera Nandina Nandina Nandina Payson Payson Pueblo Pueblo Rio Verde Rio Verde S2671 Safford San Carlos San Carlos San Carlos San Luis San Manuel San Manuel San Miguel + Pool San Simeon San Simeon + Pool San Simeon + Pool Sedona Sedona Seville Sonora Stratford + Casita TONTO Truxton VA7851 VA7851 VA7851 VA7851 VA7851 VA7851 Ventana Ventura Ventura Wellington Wellington Wexford Wexford Wexford Wilmington Wilmington Woodbury Average
2,020 2,200 1,150 1,150 1,122 1,088 2,799 1,777 1,751 2,050 1,555 1,521 1,377 1,377 1,318 1,336 1,336 1,653 2,103 2,323 2,103 1,378 1,326 2,521 1,972 2,836 2,596 2,654 2,332 2,313 2,319 2,272 2,138 1,465 2,367 994 994 994 994 994 1,114 1,825 1,670 2,081 1,228 1,360 1,568 1,568 1,751 1,819 2,907 1,443 1,710
$174,900 $215,000 $123,900 $128,000 $119,500 $126,000 $425,000 $148,750 $163,000 $189,500 $169,900 $180,000 $137,900 $143,500 $171,900 $191,191 $165,000 $224,000 $149,000 $205,000 $249,000 $173,500 $140,900 $190,000 $222,000 $295,000 $260,000 $399,000 $244,000 $339,000 $235,900 $199,000 $279,000 $174,400 $245,000 $72,500 $74,500 $75,000 $75,500 $89,900 $93,500 $219,500 $224,900 $254,900 $119,000 $139,000 $160,000 $185,900 $254,900 $164,900 $199,000 $139,900 $179,447
$162,000 $209,000 $121,900 $125,000 $114,000 $123,500 $399,000 $148,750 $161,111 $185,000 $157,000 $173,500 $136,000 $145,000 $172,000 $191,191 $165,000 $210,500 $156,001 $192,000 $242,000 $173,500 $140,500 $190,000 $218,000 $295,100 $260,000 $399,000 $232,500 $310,000 $230,000 $175,000 $270,000 $172,500 $240,000 $72,000 $72,000 $73,000 $74,000 $87,000 $95,000 $216,500 $210,000 $247,000 $119,500 $139,000 $160,000 $186,000 $245,000 $160,000 $186,000 $144,620 $174,471
86 23 2 21 52 37 47 4 132 79 25 45 19 2 36 6 3 16 9 171 94 2 54 72 20 119 32 34 108 34 98 62 68 30 116 10 15 29 48 50 4 125 122 61 7 3 53 61 92 46 107 34 64
13109 W Blue Bonnet Drive 21011 N Eden Court 13616 W Aleppo Drive 18404 N Spanish Garden Drive 12515 W Bonanza Drive 13287 W Countryside Drive 14202 W Meadowood Drive 12442 W Morning Dove Drive 12311 W Coronet Drive 12438 W Fieldstone Drive 14415 W Via Manana 14217 W Sky Hawk Drive 20414 N Broken Arrow Drive 20026 N Broken Arrow Drive 13441 W Caraway Drive 14021 W Territorial Lane 14414 W Wagon Wheel Drive 14620 W Pecos Court 21442 N Sunglow Drive 21050 N 123rd Drive 21638 N 124th Court 14014 W Ravenswood Court 16128 W Vista North Drive 17434 N 123rd Drive 13418 W Stardust Blvd 2064 N 135th 21035 N Desert Sands Drive 21022 N 135th Avenue 22202 N Old Mine Road 22721 N Dusty Trail Blvd 13130 W Paintbrush Drive 12419 Cougar Drive 14503 W Osprey Drive 13015 W Seville Drive 21602 N 157th Drive 19673 N Star Ridge Drive 19470 N Camino Del Sol Drive 19055 N Star Ridge Drive 19213 N Star Ridge Drive 19205 N Star Ridge Drive 19421 N Star Ridge Drive 13729 W Robertson Drive 15120 W Huron Drive 14676 W Yosemite Drive 13744 W Aleppo Drive 14011 W Aleppo Drive 14910 W Aloha Drive 14415 W Yukon Drive 14514 W Huron Drive 13214 W Palmwood Drive 12903 W Skyview Drive 13110 W Limewood Drive
CORTE BELLA
Granada + Pool San Marco Average Mirada Montecito San Marco San Marco Average
PROPERTIES ON THE GOLF COURSE 3,274 2,151 2,713
$619,000 $389,000 $504,000
$597,000 $380,000 $488,500
13 340 177
13115 W Santa Ynez Court 22712 N San Ramon Drive
PROPERTIES OFF THE GOLF COURSE 2,593 1,378 1,904 1,904 1,945
$339,000 $199,500 $224,900 $299,990 $265,848
$330,000 $199,500 $208,000 $294,900 $258,100
90 283 289 135 199
13306 W Junipero Drive 13662 W Figueroa Drive 13006 W Junipero 22306 N Arrellaga