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Save Today & Reap Benefits LaterA Wise Home Improvement Idea

Simply ScrumptiousJ&G Steakhouse’s Shrimp Salad

Aviano’sReal Estate Report

If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing. Produced by Desert Lifestyle Publishing • 480.460.0996 • www.DesertLifestyle.net ISSN-1939-9650

July | August 2011

YOUR ONE-STOP RESOURCE FOR TRADITIONAL REAL ESTATE AND SHORT SALES*

No brokerage firm lists and sells more Aviano homes than ours. We understand the unique needs of Aviano Homeowners, as our track record in Aviano speaks for itself. From traditional sales to short sales, we have all the bases covered. We welcome the opportunity to be your Aviano Source.

As your ally and advocate, our short sale team can handle your entire transaction and give you the peace-of-mind that you’ve put yourself in the best hands. We offer a free consultation with an attorney, so that you can be well informed about your unique situation – something most other Realtors can’t offer.

As the number-one Real Estate presence in the Aviano community, The Bruno Group is your best choice! We are experts in your neighborhood, experts at finding a buyer quickly for you, and adept at bringing your sale or short sale to a successful conclusion. The Bruno Group has a 100% success rate with short sales. We have never had a short sale not approved by a lender or had one of our listings end up in foreclosure.

Call us today for a fast, free and friendly consultation and learn why so many of your neighbors choose to work with us as well!!

* IMPORTANT NOTICE REQUIRED BY THE FTC: The Bruno Group and Realty Executives are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan. If you stop paying your mortgage, you could lose your home and damage your credit rating.

Paul BrunoMobile: [email protected]

www.TheBrunoGroup.com

STAY CONNECTED!

Receive this newsletter, Aviano market reports, and Aviano properties

not yet listed via e-mail.

Simply call, e-mail or text me

your e-mail address.

Statistics gathered from MLS. Values reflect single-family residences.

ACTIVELISTINGS

PENDINGSALES

CLOSED2011 YTD

OVERALL

# Listings 16 22 31 69

List/Sold Volume $10,064,590 $10,418,000 $14,779,400 $35,342,390

List/Sold Low Price Avg High

$379,900$629,037$1,595,000

$375,000$482,540$649,000

$370,000$476,755$670,000

$375,000$512,209$1,595,000

Approx. Low Sq. Ft. Avg High

2,6253,6566,850

2,6313,7224,747

2,7003,8776,831

2,6253,7396,850

List/Sold Low Price Per Avg Approx Sq. Ft. High

$119$167$265

$105$130$190

$98$125$154

$99$138$265

Days On Low Market Avg High

575350

479463

064211

072463

AVIANO Real Estate Market Report

3720 E. BRYCE LN.

SOLD

IN 15

DAYS!

22108 N. 36TH WAY

SOLD

IN 18

DAYS!

3814 E. CIELO GRANDE AVE.

SOLD

IN 23

DAYS!

3821 E. CIELO GRANDE AVE.

SOLD

IN 14

DAYS!

3959 E. NOCONA

JUST

SOLD

!

3908 E. WILLIAMS

SOLD

IN 7

DAYS!

3815 E. PARKSIDE LN.

UNDER

CONTRACT

IN 4 DAYS!

3975 E. CREST LN.

NEW

TO M

ARKET

BRUNO AVIANO SALES

Whetherit’sbuyingahybridvehicle,ororganiccleaningproducts,thereareamyriadofwaystoswitchtoamoreeco-friendlylifestyle.Formanypeoplethough,theaddedexpensethatoftencomeswiththatdesirecanstopusinourgood-intentionedtracks.Withtoday’sanemiceconomy,we’realllookingforwaystosavemoney,ratherthanpayingapremiumforgreengoodsandservices. Yetenvironmentalconsciousnessisheretostay–andforgoodreason.Goinggreenisvitaltoourplanetanditslimitedresources.Andwhenyoucangogreenandsavemoneyatthesametime,goodintentionsandyourwalletcanfinallyliveinharmony! Yourhomecanbeagoldmineinenergysavingswhenyoutakethestepstooutfititwithenergy-savingsystemsanddevices.Thereareevencompaniesthatwillperformacompletehomeenergyauditforyou,makealltheimprovementsandinstallationsforyouandsaveyoumoneyfromdayone.It’sanabsolutewin-winforthehomeownerandisquicklybecomingoneofthemostpopularhomeimprovementsbeingmade. Further,ahomewithdocumentedenergysavingsisnotonlymoredesirabletopotentialbuyerswhenit’stimeforresale,butcangenerallydemandapremiumamongitscompetition.Whilesomehomeownersmakeimprovementstothekitchenorlandscapingtoaddvaluebeforeselling,goinggreenwilladdvaluewhilesavingmoneyeverymonthintheinterim.Greenisin…andit’sheretostay! GreenMonster,anenergyefficiencycompanywithofficesinArizona,California,TexasandUtahisusingthenewesttechnologytohelphomeownersreducetheirenergyconsumption.BabeKilgore,presidentofGreenMonster(www.GreenMonsterUSA.com),explains,“Theindustryhasmadeleapsandboundsinthelasttwoyears.Peoplewillneversuddenlychoosetobe‘energyinefficient’…thestandardhaschangedandthebarhasbeenraised.” Whetherit’ssolarwaterheaters,radiantandthermalbarriers,windowtintingorairductsealing,thescoresofproductsandsolutionsavailablearecustom-designedforeachindividualhome.“Westartwithathoroughassessmentofthehomeaswellasaquestionnaireforthehomeownerontheirenergyconsumptionandbehaviorpatterns,”saysKilgore.“Wearethenabletoprovideacomprehensivereportonourfindingsandourrecommendedsolutions.Webringinanindependentthird-partyauditorthatperformsacompleteenergyauditonthehome.Oncewe’veperformedtheservicesandmadetheimprovementsforthehomeowner,theindependentauditorcomesbacktotestefficienciesanddocumentthedifferences.”

Onaverage,homeownersseeasavingsof40%permonthontheirutilitycosts.Somehomesashighas55%.GreenMonsterperformstheenergyauditsforfree.Theimprovementsarecompletedwithnoout-of-pocketexpenseifthehomeownerchoosestofinancethecosts.Andsavingsaregenerallyinstantasthereductioninenergybillsistypicallymorethanthecostofthefinancedprincipalandinteresteverymonth.Whenyouaddinthecurrentstateandfederaltaxcreditsavailableandrebatesofferedbymanyutilitycompanies,itfurtherreducesyourcosts.KilgoresaysGreenMonster’sclientshaveapproximately50-60%oftheircostscoveredbytheseincentives. Newhomebuildersaretakingnoteofconsumers’desireforanenergy-efficienthomeandarebeginningtofocusonbuildinghomesthatoffersustainablematerialsandsolar-powertechnologies.“Net-zero”building–ahomethat’sdesignedtoproduceasmuchenergyasitusesannually–hasbecomecommoninCanadaandisnowmakingitswaythroughtheUS.Outfittingyourpropertywithsimilargreenelementsoffersthatlittlesomethingextrathatcanactuallymakeatremendousdifferencewhenit’stimetosell.

ScottsdaleArtWalkDowntown Scottsdale, Every Thursday EveningScottsdaleGalleries.comCheckoutover100artgalleriesinDowntownScottsdaleduringthesepopularweeklyevents.Enjoymeetinglocalartistsandfraternizingwithgalleryowners.Whetheryouareanartconnoisseurorjustoutforpeoplewatching,comefindoutwhylocalsandvisitorsalikelovetheArtWalk.

ArizonaDiamondbacksvs.LosAngelesDodgersChase Field, July 15th – 17th 602.514.8400 | Arizona.Diamondbacks.MLB.comThreecheersforourhometeamastheybattleitoutagainsttheDodgersatChaseField.Ofcourse,whatbaseballgamewouldbecompletewithoutpeanutsandCrackerJacks?Makesuretoarriveearlyonthe17thasthefirst5000kids12andunderreceiveafreeBack-to-SchoolBackpack!

HotSummerNightsConcertSeriesCity Center, July 23rd480.319.8700 | CityCenterOfCityNorth.comDanceunderthestarsatthisconcertseries,featuringtheValley’smosttalentedmusicalacts.Scheduledforthe23rdisTheJJ’sBandofferingpop,rock,Motownanddisco.Notjustcateredtowardsadults,therewillalsobefacepainting,balloonanimalsandcottoncandy.Concertgoerscanalsoenjoyexclusivediscountsfromparticipatingrestaurantsandretailshopstheeveningoftheevent.

MoviesattheMuseumPhoenix Art Museum, July 24th602.257.1222 | PhxArt.orgTheremaynotbeanypopcornorRedVines,butmoviesatthemuseumarejustasenjoyableandthefilmsarefollowedbyagroupdiscussion.AsapartoftheNationalTheatreLiveseries,The Cherry OrchardwillberecordedliveattheOlivierTheatreinLondonandsimulcasttothemuseum.Setattheverystartofthetwentiethcentury,thisfilmcapturesapoignantmomentinRussianhistoryasthecountryrollsinexorablytowardstheOctoberRevolutionof1917.

ProwlandPlayPhoenix Zoo, August 13th602.273.1341 | PhoenixZoo.orgEverwonderwhatgoesonatthezooatnight?Takeaguidednighthikealongthedarktrailsandhearstoriesfromtheparkrangersonwhattakesplaceafterthegatesareclosed.CooloffintheLeapin’LagoonorcatcharideontheSneak-a-PeekSafariTrainandfindoutwhatsortofsillyanticstheanimalsareuptowhennooneisaround!

JoshGrobaninConcertUS Airways Center, August 19th 877.686.5366 | CenterPhoenix.orgInGroban’sStraight to You tour,fanswillcelebrateinhisnewalbum,Illuminations.Describedinhisbioas“…onewherefolkmeetsclassical,whereartmeetsintimacy,whereimmediacymeetstimelessnessandwhere,mostimportantly,Grobanwasfreetoexpresshimselfmorefully,moretrulythaneverbefore,”thisnewprojectissaidtobehisbestyet.

JULY|AUGUST2011

SHRIMPSALADWITHCHAMPAGNEVINEGARDRESSING

J&GSteakhouseatThePhoenician480.214.8000

JGSteakhouseScottsdale.com

•Nomorecrawlingat15m.p.h.throughschool zones–atleastforacoupleofmonths!

•Thewaythehotsunenvelopsyourbody inwarmthandsometimesmakesyour stomachflip-flopinpleasure

•Fudgesicles

•Collectingladybugs

•Chubbytoddlerhandscraftingasand castle

•Thefirstnightbackinyourownbedafter returningfromyoursummervacation

•Nohomework,nobookreports,nodetailed displaysonthehabitatoftheBaldEagle

•Diningal frescounderthecoolcurtainof patiomisters

•Tannedlegsandstrappysandals

•Familyreunions

•Watchingdandelionseedheadsblow awaylikehundredsoftinyparachutes

•Red-checkedtableclothsandheaping bowlsofjuicywatermelon

•Thenostalgicsmellofcharcoalbriquettes

•Familybikerides

•Icysix-pack?Check.Bagofpeanuts? Gotit.Big-screenTV?Youbet.Settlingin withDadforabaseballdouble-header

•Teachingyourkidstoperfectawicked Frisbeethrow

•Thecrashandflashofsummer thunderstorms

•Cuddlinguponthehammockand marvelingatthenightskytotheserenade ofcricketsandcicadas

•Homemadepeachcobbler

•FloatingdowntheriverwithJimmyBuffet tunescrankedwayup!

•Thesheerblissonyourpooch’sfaceashe leapsjoyouslyintothepool

•Littlefacescoatedwithdirtandsweatas theytirelesslytoilfromsunuptosun downbuildingthecoolestfortinthe neighborhood!

•Diggingyourtoesinwarmsandwhilesipping afrozen,umbrella-embellishedmargarita

•SaturdaymorningFarmer’sMarkets

•Mouthwateringstrawberriesthesizeof yourfist

•WatchingFourthofJulyfireworksfromthe roofofyourcar,andtryingtoguessifit’s theGrandFinaleyet

•Pigracing,demolitionderbies,pie-eating contests.Nothingsayssummerlikea countryfair!

•Watchingfluffycloudsdriftbywhile contentedlysprawledoutonsweet-smelling grass

•Wipingthemeltedbutterdribblingdown yourchinwhiledivingintoadeliciouscorn onthecob

•Sneakingromancepaperbacksintoyour beachbagandneveradmittingthey’re yours

•Makingsunteaoutontheporch

•SpendingalldaySaturday,andSunday, fishing

•Ear-to-earsmearsofBBQsaucetomatch ear-to-eargrinsatapicnic

FORCHAMPAGNEVINEGARBEURREBLANC

In a sauce pot combine vinegar, shallots and salt and reduce until dry. Add cream and reduce to syrup, then whisk in butter piece by piece (warm gently as necessary). Whisk in a pinch of cayenne and hold in a warm water bath until used.

FORTRUFFLESOYVINAIGRETTE

Mix all ingredients except oil in a bowl then slowly drizzle oil in while whisking.

TOSERVE

Season shrimp with salt and cayenne. Put on a buttered sheet tray and cook under broiler in oven until just cooked through. Make a bed of mixed greens on four cooled plates. Scatter enoki mushrooms over the top, then season the avocado fans with salt and pepper and place in the center of each salad. Top with a spoonful of diced tomato and minced chives. Dress each salad with truffle soy vinaigrette then place five shrimp on each salad so heads are facing avocado. Top each shrimp with warm champagne beurre blanc and serve.

Servesfour.

• 2shallots,minced• 2/3cupchampagne vinegar• 1/2tsp.salt

• 1/2cupheavycream• 4oz.butter,cutincubes• pinchcayennepepper

• 1/4cupsoysauce• 1/4cuptrufflejuice• 2Tbs.freshlemonjuice

• 1/3cupoliveoil• saltandpeppertotaste

• 20shrimp,peeledandcut downthemiddlewith headandtailstill attached• 1lb.mixedgreens• 1avocado,cutinto quartersthenthinlysliced withstemsidestill connectedtomakeafan

• 1packenokimushrooms, stemscutoff• 1tomato,scoredand blanchedtopeel,then seededandcutintoa mediumdice• 2Tbs.chives,minced• dustingofcayennepepper• coarsesalttotaste• blackpeppertotaste

ADDING VALUE BY GOING GREEN!

Whetherit’sthatquintessentialaromaofsummer:sunscreen, orthecheerfulsoundsofsplishingandsplashinginthepool;

summerhasalwaysheldaspecialplaceinourhearts. Here,wecelebratetheseasonwithallofthejoysthatare

uniquelysummer,alongwithlittleinspirationsonrelishingyour ownsimplepleasuresthistimeofyear.

Whetherit’sbuyingahybridvehicle,ororganiccleaningproducts,thereareamyriadofwaystoswitchtoamoreeco-friendlylifestyle.Formanypeoplethough,theaddedexpensethatoftencomeswiththatdesirecanstopusinourgood-intentionedtracks.Withtoday’sanemiceconomy,we’realllookingforwaystosavemoney,ratherthanpayingapremiumforgreengoodsandservices. Yetenvironmentalconsciousnessisheretostay–andforgoodreason.Goinggreenisvitaltoourplanetanditslimitedresources.Andwhenyoucangogreenandsavemoneyatthesametime,goodintentionsandyourwalletcanfinallyliveinharmony! Yourhomecanbeagoldmineinenergysavingswhenyoutakethestepstooutfititwithenergy-savingsystemsanddevices.Thereareevencompaniesthatwillperformacompletehomeenergyauditforyou,makealltheimprovementsandinstallationsforyouandsaveyoumoneyfromdayone.It’sanabsolutewin-winforthehomeownerandisquicklybecomingoneofthemostpopularhomeimprovementsbeingmade. Further,ahomewithdocumentedenergysavingsisnotonlymoredesirabletopotentialbuyerswhenit’stimeforresale,butcangenerallydemandapremiumamongitscompetition.Whilesomehomeownersmakeimprovementstothekitchenorlandscapingtoaddvaluebeforeselling,goinggreenwilladdvaluewhilesavingmoneyeverymonthintheinterim.Greenisin…andit’sheretostay! GreenMonster,anenergyefficiencycompanywithofficesinArizona,California,TexasandUtahisusingthenewesttechnologytohelphomeownersreducetheirenergyconsumption.BabeKilgore,presidentofGreenMonster(www.GreenMonsterUSA.com),explains,“Theindustryhasmadeleapsandboundsinthelasttwoyears.Peoplewillneversuddenlychoosetobe‘energyinefficient’…thestandardhaschangedandthebarhasbeenraised.” Whetherit’ssolarwaterheaters,radiantandthermalbarriers,windowtintingorairductsealing,thescoresofproductsandsolutionsavailablearecustom-designedforeachindividualhome.“Westartwithathoroughassessmentofthehomeaswellasaquestionnaireforthehomeownerontheirenergyconsumptionandbehaviorpatterns,”saysKilgore.“Wearethenabletoprovideacomprehensivereportonourfindingsandourrecommendedsolutions.Webringinanindependentthird-partyauditorthatperformsacompleteenergyauditonthehome.Oncewe’veperformedtheservicesandmadetheimprovementsforthehomeowner,theindependentauditorcomesbacktotestefficienciesanddocumentthedifferences.”

Onaverage,homeownersseeasavingsof40%permonthontheirutilitycosts.Somehomesashighas55%.GreenMonsterperformstheenergyauditsforfree.Theimprovementsarecompletedwithnoout-of-pocketexpenseifthehomeownerchoosestofinancethecosts.Andsavingsaregenerallyinstantasthereductioninenergybillsistypicallymorethanthecostofthefinancedprincipalandinteresteverymonth.Whenyouaddinthecurrentstateandfederaltaxcreditsavailableandrebatesofferedbymanyutilitycompanies,itfurtherreducesyourcosts.KilgoresaysGreenMonster’sclientshaveapproximately50-60%oftheircostscoveredbytheseincentives. Newhomebuildersaretakingnoteofconsumers’desireforanenergy-efficienthomeandarebeginningtofocusonbuildinghomesthatoffersustainablematerialsandsolar-powertechnologies.“Net-zero”building–ahomethat’sdesignedtoproduceasmuchenergyasitusesannually–hasbecomecommoninCanadaandisnowmakingitswaythroughtheUS.Outfittingyourpropertywithsimilargreenelementsoffersthatlittlesomethingextrathatcanactuallymakeatremendousdifferencewhenit’stimetosell.

ScottsdaleArtWalkDowntown Scottsdale, Every Thursday EveningScottsdaleGalleries.comCheckoutover100artgalleriesinDowntownScottsdaleduringthesepopularweeklyevents.Enjoymeetinglocalartistsandfraternizingwithgalleryowners.Whetheryouareanartconnoisseurorjustoutforpeoplewatching,comefindoutwhylocalsandvisitorsalikelovetheArtWalk.

ArizonaDiamondbacksvs.LosAngelesDodgersChase Field, July 15th – 17th 602.514.8400 | Arizona.Diamondbacks.MLB.comThreecheersforourhometeamastheybattleitoutagainsttheDodgersatChaseField.Ofcourse,whatbaseballgamewouldbecompletewithoutpeanutsandCrackerJacks?Makesuretoarriveearlyonthe17thasthefirst5000kids12andunderreceiveafreeBack-to-SchoolBackpack!

HotSummerNightsConcertSeriesCity Center, July 23rd480.319.8700 | CityCenterOfCityNorth.comDanceunderthestarsatthisconcertseries,featuringtheValley’smosttalentedmusicalacts.Scheduledforthe23rdisTheJJ’sBandofferingpop,rock,Motownanddisco.Notjustcateredtowardsadults,therewillalsobefacepainting,balloonanimalsandcottoncandy.Concertgoerscanalsoenjoyexclusivediscountsfromparticipatingrestaurantsandretailshopstheeveningoftheevent.

MoviesattheMuseumPhoenix Art Museum, July 24th602.257.1222 | PhxArt.orgTheremaynotbeanypopcornorRedVines,butmoviesatthemuseumarejustasenjoyableandthefilmsarefollowedbyagroupdiscussion.AsapartoftheNationalTheatreLiveseries,The Cherry OrchardwillberecordedliveattheOlivierTheatreinLondonandsimulcasttothemuseum.Setattheverystartofthetwentiethcentury,thisfilmcapturesapoignantmomentinRussianhistoryasthecountryrollsinexorablytowardstheOctoberRevolutionof1917.

ProwlandPlayPhoenix Zoo, August 13th602.273.1341 | PhoenixZoo.orgEverwonderwhatgoesonatthezooatnight?Takeaguidednighthikealongthedarktrailsandhearstoriesfromtheparkrangersonwhattakesplaceafterthegatesareclosed.CooloffintheLeapin’LagoonorcatcharideontheSneak-a-PeekSafariTrainandfindoutwhatsortofsillyanticstheanimalsareuptowhennooneisaround!

JoshGrobaninConcertUS Airways Center, August 19th 877.686.5366 | CenterPhoenix.orgInGroban’sStraight to You tour,fanswillcelebrateinhisnewalbum,Illuminations.Describedinhisbioas“…onewherefolkmeetsclassical,whereartmeetsintimacy,whereimmediacymeetstimelessnessandwhere,mostimportantly,Grobanwasfreetoexpresshimselfmorefully,moretrulythaneverbefore,”thisnewprojectissaidtobehisbestyet.

JULY|AUGUST2011

SHRIMPSALADWITHCHAMPAGNEVINEGARDRESSING

J&GSteakhouseatThePhoenician480.214.8000

JGSteakhouseScottsdale.com

•Nomorecrawlingat15m.p.h.throughschool zones–atleastforacoupleofmonths!

•Thewaythehotsunenvelopsyourbody inwarmthandsometimesmakesyour stomachflip-flopinpleasure

•Fudgesicles

•Collectingladybugs

•Chubbytoddlerhandscraftingasand castle

•Thefirstnightbackinyourownbedafter returningfromyoursummervacation

•Nohomework,nobookreports,nodetailed displaysonthehabitatoftheBaldEagle

•Diningal frescounderthecoolcurtainof patiomisters

•Tannedlegsandstrappysandals

•Familyreunions

•Watchingdandelionseedheadsblow awaylikehundredsoftinyparachutes

•Red-checkedtableclothsandheaping bowlsofjuicywatermelon

•Thenostalgicsmellofcharcoalbriquettes

•Familybikerides

•Icysix-pack?Check.Bagofpeanuts? Gotit.Big-screenTV?Youbet.Settlingin withDadforabaseballdouble-header

•Teachingyourkidstoperfectawicked Frisbeethrow

•Thecrashandflashofsummer thunderstorms

•Cuddlinguponthehammockand marvelingatthenightskytotheserenade ofcricketsandcicadas

•Homemadepeachcobbler

•FloatingdowntheriverwithJimmyBuffet tunescrankedwayup!

•Thesheerblissonyourpooch’sfaceashe leapsjoyouslyintothepool

•Littlefacescoatedwithdirtandsweatas theytirelesslytoilfromsunuptosun downbuildingthecoolestfortinthe neighborhood!

•Diggingyourtoesinwarmsandwhilesipping afrozen,umbrella-embellishedmargarita

•SaturdaymorningFarmer’sMarkets

•Mouthwateringstrawberriesthesizeof yourfist

•WatchingFourthofJulyfireworksfromthe roofofyourcar,andtryingtoguessifit’s theGrandFinaleyet

•Pigracing,demolitionderbies,pie-eating contests.Nothingsayssummerlikea countryfair!

•Watchingfluffycloudsdriftbywhile contentedlysprawledoutonsweet-smelling grass

•Wipingthemeltedbutterdribblingdown yourchinwhiledivingintoadeliciouscorn onthecob

•Sneakingromancepaperbacksintoyour beachbagandneveradmittingthey’re yours

•Makingsunteaoutontheporch

•SpendingalldaySaturday,andSunday, fishing

•Ear-to-earsmearsofBBQsaucetomatch ear-to-eargrinsatapicnic

FORCHAMPAGNEVINEGARBEURREBLANC

In a sauce pot combine vinegar, shallots and salt and reduce until dry. Add cream and reduce to syrup, then whisk in butter piece by piece (warm gently as necessary). Whisk in a pinch of cayenne and hold in a warm water bath until used.

FORTRUFFLESOYVINAIGRETTE

Mix all ingredients except oil in a bowl then slowly drizzle oil in while whisking.

TOSERVE

Season shrimp with salt and cayenne. Put on a buttered sheet tray and cook under broiler in oven until just cooked through. Make a bed of mixed greens on four cooled plates. Scatter enoki mushrooms over the top, then season the avocado fans with salt and pepper and place in the center of each salad. Top with a spoonful of diced tomato and minced chives. Dress each salad with truffle soy vinaigrette then place five shrimp on each salad so heads are facing avocado. Top each shrimp with warm champagne beurre blanc and serve.

Servesfour.

• 2shallots,minced• 2/3cupchampagne vinegar• 1/2tsp.salt

• 1/2cupheavycream• 4oz.butter,cutincubes• pinchcayennepepper

• 1/4cupsoysauce• 1/4cuptrufflejuice• 2Tbs.freshlemonjuice

• 1/3cupoliveoil• saltandpeppertotaste

• 20shrimp,peeledandcut downthemiddlewith headandtailstill attached• 1lb.mixedgreens• 1avocado,cutinto quartersthenthinlysliced withstemsidestill connectedtomakeafan

• 1packenokimushrooms, stemscutoff• 1tomato,scoredand blanchedtopeel,then seededandcutintoa mediumdice• 2Tbs.chives,minced• dustingofcayennepepper• coarsesalttotaste• blackpeppertotaste

ADDING VALUE BY GOING GREEN!

Whetherit’sthatquintessentialaromaofsummer:sunscreen, orthecheerfulsoundsofsplishingandsplashinginthepool;

summerhasalwaysheldaspecialplaceinourhearts. Here,wecelebratetheseasonwithallofthejoysthatare

uniquelysummer,alongwithlittleinspirationsonrelishingyour ownsimplepleasuresthistimeofyear.

Save Today & Reap Benefits LaterA Wise Home Improvement Idea

Simply ScrumptiousJ&G Steakhouse’s Shrimp Salad

Aviano’sReal Estate Report

If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing. Produced by Desert Lifestyle Publishing • 480.460.0996 • www.DesertLifestyle.net ISSN-1939-9650

July | August 2011

YOUR ONE-STOP RESOURCE FOR TRADITIONAL REAL ESTATE AND SHORT SALES*

No brokerage firm lists and sells more Aviano homes than ours. We understand the unique needs of Aviano Homeowners, as our track record in Aviano speaks for itself. From traditional sales to short sales, we have all the bases covered. We welcome the opportunity to be your Aviano Source.

As your ally and advocate, our short sale team can handle your entire transaction and give you the peace-of-mind that you’ve put yourself in the best hands. We offer a free consultation with an attorney, so that you can be well informed about your unique situation – something most other Realtors can’t offer.

As the number-one Real Estate presence in the Aviano community, The Bruno Group is your best choice! We are experts in your neighborhood, experts at finding a buyer quickly for you, and adept at bringing your sale or short sale to a successful conclusion. The Bruno Group has a 100% success rate with short sales. We have never had a short sale not approved by a lender or had one of our listings end up in foreclosure.

Call us today for a fast, free and friendly consultation and learn why so many of your neighbors choose to work with us as well!!

* IMPORTANT NOTICE REQUIRED BY THE FTC: The Bruno Group and Realty Executives are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan. If you stop paying your mortgage, you could lose your home and damage your credit rating.

Paul BrunoMobile: [email protected]

www.TheBrunoGroup.com

STAY CONNECTED!

Receive this newsletter, Aviano market reports, and Aviano properties

not yet listed via e-mail.

Simply call, e-mail or text me

your e-mail address.

Statistics gathered from MLS. Values reflect single-family residences.

ACTIVELISTINGS

PENDINGSALES

CLOSED2011 YTD

OVERALL

# Listings 16 22 31 69

List/Sold Volume $10,064,590 $10,418,000 $14,779,400 $35,342,390

List/Sold Low Price Avg High

$379,900$629,037$1,595,000

$375,000$482,540$649,000

$370,000$476,755$670,000

$375,000$512,209$1,595,000

Approx. Low Sq. Ft. Avg High

2,6253,6566,850

2,6313,7224,747

2,7003,8776,831

2,6253,7396,850

List/Sold Low Price Per Avg Approx Sq. Ft. High

$119$167$265

$105$130$190

$98$125$154

$99$138$265

Days On Low Market Avg High

575350

479463

064211

072463

AVIANO Real Estate Market Report

3720 E. BRYCE LN.

SOLD

IN 15

DAYS!

22108 N. 36TH WAY

SOLD

IN 18

DAYS!

3814 E. CIELO GRANDE AVE.

SOLD

IN 23

DAYS!

3821 E. CIELO GRANDE AVE.

SOLD

IN 14

DAYS!

3959 E. NOCONA

JUST

SOLD

!

3908 E. WILLIAMS

SOLD

IN 7

DAYS!

3815 E. PARKSIDE LN.

UNDER

CONTRACT

IN 4 DAYS!

3975 E. CREST LN.

NEW

TO M

ARKET

BRUNO AVIANO SALES