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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
Welcome to your very own Downtown Scottsdale Lifestyle. Watch for us in your mailbox every other month as we give detailed information to you on real estate activity within the Downtown Scottsdale area. We invite you to call on us for any future buying or selling needs you may have. As specialists in urban downtown real estate, we lend unparalleled knowledge and expertise to every transaction.
INTERESTED IN SELLING? If you’ve been wondering when is the right time to sell, it is NOW. Inventory is low and buyer demand is high. We are now officially in a “seller’s market” which is defined as such once the supply and demand adjusts to under a six-month supply of homes. We are currently at a four-month supply! Call us right away to learn how we can properly price and position your property to SELL.
LOOKING FOR A BUYER? As the original sales team from the inception of Scottsdale Waterfront, we are privy to numerous interested parties in upscale urban living. That allows us to network and proactively contact potential buyers for your unit – a priceless resource in today’s market.
FROM $398,500 TO $699,500. MODELS ARE NOW OPEN. Safari Drive is more than just a place to live. It is a mid-rise urban
neighborhood located in the heart of downtown Scottsdale. Across the street you will find famed Fashion Square Mall and you are a
quick walk to urban boutiques, cafes and world class restaurants. Its everything you need surrounded by everything you want.
Homes in Safari Drive offer an unmatched set of features that complement the unique aesthetic of the building and set the tone
for a stylish life.
BABBI [email protected]
602.741.7750
ANGELA [email protected]
602.708.4050
real estate activity in scottsdale waterfrontBLDG / UNIT SQ. FT. / BED / BATH LIST PRICECURRENTLY FOR SALE#502-2 1,457 / 2 / 2 $529,900 #307-2 1,432 / 2 / 2 $680,000#407-1 1,554 / 2 / 2 $695,000#204-2 2,117 / 2 / 2.5 $795,000 #1107-1 2,102 / 2 / 2.5 $799,000 #301-2 2,501 / 3 / 3.5 $849,000 #1102-1 2,041 / 2 / 2.5 $995,000 #803-2 1,659 / 2 / 2.5 $999,000 #306-2 2,117 / 2 / 2.5 $999,500#506-1 2,117 / 2 / 2.5 $999,800#601-2 2,503 / 3 / 3.5 $1,150,000 #1007-1 2,265 / 2 / 2.5 $1,195,000
BLDG / UNIT SQ. FT. / BED / BATH LIST PRICE#1001-2 2,503 / 3 / 3.5 $1,295,000 #1202-1 3,363 / 3 / 3.5 $2,250,000 #PH07-2 3,940 / 3 / 3.5 $2,499,000SALE PENDING#802-2 2,041 / 2 / 2.5 $550,000 #706-1 2,011 / 2 / 2.5 $995,000SOLD SOLD PRICE#302-2 1,457 / 2 / 2 $420,000#504-2 1439 / 2 / 2 $487,500 #308-2 2,092 / 2 / 2.5 $790,000 #610-2 2,265 / 3 / 2.5 $830,000 #1006-2 2,227 / 2 / 2.5 $896,700 #1105-2 2,975 / 2 / 2.5 $1,100,000
real estate activity in optima camelviewBLDG / UNIT SQ. FT. / BED / BATH LIST PRICECURRENTLY FOR SALE7141 E Rancho Vista Dr 101 1,016 / 1 / 1.5 $323,000 7127 E Rancho Vista Dr 5009 1,200 / 2 / 2 $454,900 7137 E Rancho Vista Dr 3011 2,122 / 3 / 2 $575,000 7117 E Rancho Vista Dr 1006 1,557 / 2 / 2 $577,120 7117 E Rancho Vista Dr 2005 1,635 / 2 / 2 $678,410 7141 E Rancho Vista Dr 6008 1,677 / 2 / 2 $795,000 7117 E Rancho Vista Dr 4006 1,718 / 3 / 2 $927,000 7121 E Rancho Vista Dr 6001 1,782 / 3 / 2 $1,079,000 7121 E Rancho Vista Dr 6002 3,066 / 3 / 4.5 $1,895,000 SALE PENDING7167 E Rancho Vista Dr 5010 1,527 / 2 / 2 $400,000 7147 E Rancho Vista Dr 5001 1,389 / 2 / 2 $475,000 7151 E Rancho Vista Dr 7002 1,384 / 2 / 2 $700,000 7141 E Rancho Vista Dr 7001 2,089 / 3 / 2 $839,000 7161 E Rancho Vista Dr 1015 958 / 1 / 1.5 $220,000 7121 E Rancho Vista Dr 6009 952 / 1 / 1.5 $348,500 7137 E Rancho Vista Dr 7010 1,410 / 1 / 1 $499,9007117 E Rancho Vista Dr 6001 2,190 / 3 / 3 $1,328,000SOLD SOLD PRICE7161 E Rancho Vista Dr 2008 940 / 1 / 1.5 $219,220 7147 E Rancho Vista Dr 5007 1,072 / 1 / 1.5 $220,000 7147 E Rancho Vista Dr 2008 952 / 1 / 1.5 $250,000 7117 E Rancho Vista Dr 1008 979 / 1 / 1.5 $315,000 7157 E Rancho Vista Dr 2003 1,337 / 2 / 2 $329,900 7117 E Rancho Vista Dr 5009 952 / 1 / 1.5 $349,500 7147 E Rancho Vista Dr 3001 1,304 / 2 / 2 $350,077 7157 E Rancho Vista Dr 4010 1,186 / 2 / 2 $354,000 7121 E Rancho Vista Dr 1008 1,095 / 1 / 2 $374,500 7151 E Rancho Vista Dr 5007 1,252 / 2 / 2 $375,000 7157 E Rancho Vista Dr 2005 1,319 / 2 / 2 $390,000 7147 E Rancho Vista Dr 1006 1,772 / 3 / 2 $410,000 7157 E Rancho Vista Dr 2009 1,346 / 2 / 2 $420,000 7167 E Rancho Vista Dr 4001 1,304 / 2 / 2 $450,000 7117 E Rancho Vista Dr 3004 1,062 / 2 / 2 $458,000 7157 E Rancho Vista Dr 6004 1,356 / 2 / 2 $469,000 7151 E Rancho Vista Dr 2006 2,222 / 3 / 2 $620,000 7137 E Rancho Vista Dr 4006 2,498 / 3 / 2 $685,000
real estate activity in safari driveBLDG / UNIT SQ. FT. / BED / BATH LIST PRICECURRENTLY FOR SALED1006 1,327 / 1 / 2 $394,500E2005 1,272 / 2 / 2 $399,500D1003 2,003 / 2 / 3 $559,500F1007 2,033 / 3 / 3 $669,500E3001 1,720 / 2 / 2 $699,500SALE PENDINGF3007 1,359/ 1 / 1.75 $439,500 C3008 1,795 / 2 / 2 $499,500E3007 1,714 / 2 / 2 $699,500
BLDG / UNIT SQ. FT. / BED / BATH LIST PRICEG3001 2,610 / 3 / 3.5 $1,050,000SOLD SINCE 1/1/2011 SOLD PRICED1010 1,327 / 1 / 2 $365,500C4007 1,363 / 2 / 2.5 $399,500E2007 1,250 / 2 / 2 $399,500H4001 1,421 / 2 / 2.5 $465,000C3009 1,470 / 2 / 2.5 $499,500 H4002 1,653 / 2 / 2.5 $621,500F1003 2,082 / 3 / 3 $649,500
Complete your short sale within the 2012 tax year and take advantage of this beneficial tax provision before it expires.
***Please consult your attorney and accountant to see if you qualify.****
Featured Waterfront Home- Incredible opportunity!
Incredible Mountain Views, 11th floor unit • 2,092 sq.ft. priced below comps at $995,000
January | February 2012
Downtown Scottsdale
Do you owe more than your home is worth?Do you have financial hardship?
Would you like to sell your home now?
MORTGAGE DEBT RELIEF ACT will expire 12/31/2012. Save yourself from having to pay taxes on the
banks written off loss on your home and execute your short sale with us today. Government programs
will credit you up to $3K to short sale your home. Some banks like Chase offer up to $25K. If you have been waiting months on a loan modification, or owe more than your home is worth, please consider this
option, and give us a call so we can get you in touch with our Certified Short Sale Negotiator.
Updates from Babbi & Angela
Manysellersareconcernedaboutthelackofprivacythataccompaniesputtingtheirhomeupforsale.Therearemanyoptionsthatarealestateagenthasattheirdisposalthatcanhelplessenthisissueforsellers. Asaseller,youneedtoconsiderthebalancebetweengivingupsomeofyourprivacyandmakingyourhomemoreaccessibleforotheragentstoshow.TheeasiestwaytoprovideaccesssothatmanyrealestateagentscanshowyourhomeistohaveyourhomelistedinourlocalMultipleListingService(MLS),withasigninyourfrontyardandalockboxonyourfrontdoor.However,formanyreasonsyoumaynotwanttogowiththoseoptions. Perhapsyou’drathernothaveaForSalesignatyourhome.Youcanaskyouragenttoindicatewithintheiradvertisingthatthereisnosignsootheragentsareawareofthis.ManyrestrictedcovenantneighborhoodsdonotallowForSalesignsatthepropertyanyway. Secondly,youcanchoosetolimitaccessbynothavingalockboxonthedoorandhavingyourlistingagentpersonallyshowthehometoprospectivebuyersandtheiragent.Thatwaysomeoneyouknow(yourrealestateagent)ispresentateveryshowing.Thisalsoallowsyouragenttopersonallypointoutthespecialfeaturesofthehomewhichthebuyers’agentmaynotbefamiliarwith.However,manybuyers’agentsfinditcumbersometoshowhomesthisway.Theymayberunninglateandhavetocallthelistingagenttoreschedule,ortheirclientmaypulluptothehomeandnotwanttoseeitafterall.
Arranginganappointmentaroundthescheduleoffourdifferentparties(thehomeowner,thelistingagent,thepotentialbuyerandtheiragent)issimplymoredifficultandmaylessenthenumberofseriousshowingsyoucouldhave. Asanalternative,sellerscanchoosetosetoutthelockboxonlyforshowingappointments.Or,youragentcanprogramthelockboxsothatitcanonlybeaccessedduringspecifieddaysandtimes.Thatway,theycontrolaccesstothehomeduringhoursthatyoucanbedisturbedorareawayfromthehomeanyway.Thebuyers’agenthasalittlemoreflexibilityinschedulingwhentheycanutilizethelockboxforaccess. Ahigh-profilesellermaynotwanttheirnameintheMultipleListingService.Althoughit’sarequiredfieldwithintheMLSadvertising,thesellercanrequesttowithholdtheirnamefrombeingpartofthelisting.Youragentcansimplystate“Clientof…”ratherthanthepropertyowners’name. Additionally,thepropertyaddressandpropertyphotoscanalsobewithheldfrominternetmarketing.Keepinmindthough,thatnotincludingpropertyphotoscangreatlydiminishinterestandinquiries.Perhapsasolutionwouldbetoincludeplentyofbeautifulphotography,butnothingthatspecificallyidentifies
theproperty,suchasthefrontelevationorviewfromthestreet.Finally,manyrealestateagentshave“pocket”listings.Thismeansthattheyhavethelisting“intheirpocket,”privateandnotavailabletootheragentsviatheMLS.Theagentusestheirsuperiornetworkingskillstosharetheopportunitywithagentsthattheyknow
wouldhaveaseriousbuyerwhomaylikethehome.Again,manyhigh-profileclientsprefertousethisinter-agentnetwork-ingsystemratherthanthemorepublicMLStolisttheirhome.Apocketlistingensuresthegreatestofprivacyasthesellingagentonlyrevealsinformationaboutthepropertytospecificinterestedpartiesandtheiragents.Generallypocketlistingsareshownbyappointmentonlyandthesellingagentmayrequirethatthebuyersbepre-qualifiedbeforeshowingthem. Whenitcomestomakingchoicesonmaintainingyourprivacy,it’scriticaltodiscussyouroptionswithyourRealtor.Withaclearunderstandingthatthemoreprivateyoumakeyourproperty’ssale,thelessaccessandexposureyouwillhavetobuyers;youcanfindsuggestionsandsolutionsthatwillworkforyoursituation.Askyourrealestateagentaboutdifferentlistingoptionsthatwillhelpyoufeelmorecomfortablewiththesellingprocess.
DrivetheDreamGalaWestWorld,January14th480.922.8212|Childhelp.orgBarrett-JacksonCollectorCarAuctionandChildhelp,thelargestnon-profitinthenationdealingwiththepreventionandtreatmentofchildabuse,presenttheir8thannualfundraisercenteredongorgeousautomobilesandcharitablehearts.Thisyear’stheme,A Night of American Dreams,suggests“red,whiteanddenimchic”attire.Enjoyalovelycocktailreception,galadinner,andliveentertainment.
P.F.Chang’sRock-N-RollArizonaPhoenix,Scottsdale,Tempe,January15thRunRockNRoll.competitor.com/ArizonaThisistheyearyou’llfinallydoit!Runeitherthefull26.2-milemarathonorthe13.1-milehalf,orperhapsleaveyourrunningshoesathomeandparticipateinallthefunandrevelryasaspectatororvolunteer.TheRock-N-Rollisfamousforlivemusicateverymileandafantasticpost-raceconcert.Thisyear,you’llrockouttotheB-52’s!
59thAnnualParadadelSolParadeDowntownScottsdale,February11th480.990.3179|ParadaDelSol.usCelebrateScottsdale’senduringhistoryandcharacterwiththevenerableParadadelSolparade!EnjoymanycolorfulandentertainingentriesparadingthroughthestreetsandthenmakeyourwaytotheTrail’sEndpost-paradeblockparty.Inadditiontodeliciousfoodvendors,Kid’sAreaandon-stageperformances,youcanstrollthroughthehundredsoforiginalshopsandboutiqueswithintheScottsdaleOldTown/Downtownarea.
WickedASUGammage,February15th–March11th480.965.3434|ASUGammage.comLongbeforethatgirlfromKansasarrivesinMunchkinland,twogirlsmeetintheLandofOz.One–bornwithemeraldgreenskin–issmart,fieryandmisunderstood.Theotherisbeautiful,ambitiousandverypopular.SeehowthesetwogrowtobecometheWickedWitchoftheWestandGlindatheGood.Winnerof35majorawards,includingaGrammyandthreeTony®Awards,Wickedisaproductionyouwon’twanttomiss.
ScottsdaleArabianHorseShowWestWorld,February16th–26th480.515.1500|ScottsdaleShow.comSince1955theannualScottsdaleArabianHorseShowhassetthepaceintheArabianhorseworld.However,evenifyou’renotofthe“horse-set,”besuretoimmerseyourselfinthemagicandenchantmentoftheworld’smostbeautifulanimal.Youcan’thelpbutbedrawninbythegrace,athleticismandpuresplendoroftheArabianhorseduringthis10-dayevent.And,ofcourse,youwon’twanttomisstheShoppingExpowhereyoucanperuseaislesandaislesofunique,one-of-a-kinditems.
JANUARY|FEBRUARY2012
Maple-Glazed Salmon
FeaturingModernSteak480.423.7000|FoxRC.com/Modern_Steak
INGREDIENTSSalmon2salmonfillets1-2Tbs.cookingoil
Maple Bacon Jus8oz.bacon,diced4oz.sherryvinegar4oz.maplesyrup2oz.whiteonion,diced1sprigfreshthyme
Sweet Potato2mediumsweetpotatoes
METHOD Peelandmedium-dicesweetpotatoes.Roastina375degreeovenuntilcaramelized.Coolandreserveatroomtemperature. Cookbaconinaheavy-bottomedpan.Drainoffthefat.Addonionandcaramelize.Addthesherryvinegarandreducebyhalf.Addthemaplesyrupandreducetosyrupconsistency. Searthesalmoninahotsautépaninasmallamountofoil.Turnandcooktodesiredtemperature.
TOPLATE Placesweetpotatoesonthebottomoftheplate.Placethesalmonontopofthepotatoes.Spoonagenerousamountofthemaplebaconjusoverthesalmon.Optional:Servewithsautéedsugarsnappeas.
Yield: Two servings
In Good Taste Event Calendar
& PUNCH UP YOUR HOME’S APPEAL
aveyoueverwalkedintoaspace,whetherit’sahomeorperhapsyourfavoriterestaurant,spaorboutiqueandbeenimmediatelytakeninbytheoverallfeelingyouget?Morelikelythannot,that“specialsomething”youcan’tnecessarilyputyourfingeronisaccomplishedthoughprofessionallightingdesign.Lightingdoneproperlycanbethefinishingtouchonyourinteriordesign,yourspace’s“sparklingjewelry,”ifyouwill. Whilemostconsumerseitherrelyonanarchitectoraninteriordesignertoassistthemwiththisjob,analternativeisaprofessionallightingdesigner,trainedintheaesthetics,technologyandconservationoflighting.JaqueBethke,principalofPUREDesignEnvironments(www.JaqueBethke.net),afirmworkingwithclientsalloverthecountry,explainswhynooneshouldgothisalone.“Alightingdesignerstudiesthespaces,considersitsfunctionandcomesupwithaplanthataddresseseverythingfromthefixturesandspecificbulbs,tothelightings’overalleffect.Whenaroomislitforaparty,forinstance,thelightshouldtellthepeoplewheretomingle,andwheretofindthebuffet.” Goodlighting,whenusedproperly,alsohelpsyouseebetterandperformtasksmoreeasily.Additionally,itprovidessafety,securityandasense
ofcomfort.Lightingandlightingcontrolsalsoprovideyouwiththeflexibilitytoadjustandadaptthemoodandambienceofyourhome. Bethkeadds,“Themorelayersoflightyouhaveinaspacethegreatertheeffectfromeachlightsource,suchasrecessedlight,LED,tablelamps,wallsconces,andsoforth.” Properlyusedlightingshouldcomplementyourlifestyleandmeetyourfamily’sneeds.Whenplanningyourhome’slighting,designerskeepthesestrategiesinmind:• Identify the activities that occur in each room such as reading, food preparation, hobby work, grooming, laundry, homework, etc.• Identify the mood or ambience that you want to create in each space.• Identify any accents that you wish to emphasize such as wall and ceiling details, artwork, or wall textures.• Identify the colors and finishes. Dark areas absorb more light than those with lighter finishes, so lamping and supplemental alternative light sources may need to be considered. Afterassessingthespaceandconcludingwhatcategoryoflightisnecessary(general,taskoraccent),alightingplancanbedeveloped.
Whenconsideringthegenerallightingofaroom,thegoalistoprovidethespacewithanilluminationlevelevenlydistributedthroughouttheroom. Inmanycasestasklightingisoverlooked,butisthemostcriticalcategoryoflighting.Thisrequiresalotofcalculationtoprovideadequatelightforsuchthingsaskitchencounters,bathroomlightingandutilitariantasks.Thistypeoflightingmustbeamuchmoreconcentratedlevelthangenerallightingandisnecessarytoprovidelightdirectlywhereyouareworking. “Accentlightingiswhatmakesthehomecomealive.Thisisabroadcategorybutitincludessuchthingsasthehome’sarchitecturallines,ceilingdetails,walltextures,sculpturesandmoodoftheroom.Themostcareshouldbespentonthiscategorybecauseitisthesoulofyourhome,”advisesBethke. Employingthehelpofalightingdesignerorengineerwillhelpyouunderstandhowtouseallthesesourcesoflighting.Lighting–likelife–isaboutbalance.Ifyouwanttomakeamarkeddifferenceinyourenvironment,doitwithlighting.Whenlightingisdonewellitcanbeaformofsculptureandyoucanneverhavetoomuchofit.Itnotonlytransformsaspace,butcantransformevenyourworldandhowyouperceiveit.
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Manysellersareconcernedaboutthelackofprivacythataccompaniesputtingtheirhomeupforsale.Therearemanyoptionsthatarealestateagenthasattheirdisposalthatcanhelplessenthisissueforsellers. Asaseller,youneedtoconsiderthebalancebetweengivingupsomeofyourprivacyandmakingyourhomemoreaccessibleforotheragentstoshow.TheeasiestwaytoprovideaccesssothatmanyrealestateagentscanshowyourhomeistohaveyourhomelistedinourlocalMultipleListingService(MLS),withasigninyourfrontyardandalockboxonyourfrontdoor.However,formanyreasonsyoumaynotwanttogowiththoseoptions. Perhapsyou’drathernothaveaForSalesignatyourhome.Youcanaskyouragenttoindicatewithintheiradvertisingthatthereisnosignsootheragentsareawareofthis.ManyrestrictedcovenantneighborhoodsdonotallowForSalesignsatthepropertyanyway. Secondly,youcanchoosetolimitaccessbynothavingalockboxonthedoorandhavingyourlistingagentpersonallyshowthehometoprospectivebuyersandtheiragent.Thatwaysomeoneyouknow(yourrealestateagent)ispresentateveryshowing.Thisalsoallowsyouragenttopersonallypointoutthespecialfeaturesofthehomewhichthebuyers’agentmaynotbefamiliarwith.However,manybuyers’agentsfinditcumbersometoshowhomesthisway.Theymayberunninglateandhavetocallthelistingagenttoreschedule,ortheirclientmaypulluptothehomeandnotwanttoseeitafterall.
Arranginganappointmentaroundthescheduleoffourdifferentparties(thehomeowner,thelistingagent,thepotentialbuyerandtheiragent)issimplymoredifficultandmaylessenthenumberofseriousshowingsyoucouldhave. Asanalternative,sellerscanchoosetosetoutthelockboxonlyforshowingappointments.Or,youragentcanprogramthelockboxsothatitcanonlybeaccessedduringspecifieddaysandtimes.Thatway,theycontrolaccesstothehomeduringhoursthatyoucanbedisturbedorareawayfromthehomeanyway.Thebuyers’agenthasalittlemoreflexibilityinschedulingwhentheycanutilizethelockboxforaccess. Ahigh-profilesellermaynotwanttheirnameintheMultipleListingService.Althoughit’sarequiredfieldwithintheMLSadvertising,thesellercanrequesttowithholdtheirnamefrombeingpartofthelisting.Youragentcansimplystate“Clientof…”ratherthanthepropertyowners’name. Additionally,thepropertyaddressandpropertyphotoscanalsobewithheldfrominternetmarketing.Keepinmindthough,thatnotincludingpropertyphotoscangreatlydiminishinterestandinquiries.Perhapsasolutionwouldbetoincludeplentyofbeautifulphotography,butnothingthatspecificallyidentifies
theproperty,suchasthefrontelevationorviewfromthestreet.Finally,manyrealestateagentshave“pocket”listings.Thismeansthattheyhavethelisting“intheirpocket,”privateandnotavailabletootheragentsviatheMLS.Theagentusestheirsuperiornetworkingskillstosharetheopportunitywithagentsthattheyknow
wouldhaveaseriousbuyerwhomaylikethehome.Again,manyhigh-profileclientsprefertousethisinter-agentnetwork-ingsystemratherthanthemorepublicMLStolisttheirhome.Apocketlistingensuresthegreatestofprivacyasthesellingagentonlyrevealsinformationaboutthepropertytospecificinterestedpartiesandtheiragents.Generallypocketlistingsareshownbyappointmentonlyandthesellingagentmayrequirethatthebuyersbepre-qualifiedbeforeshowingthem. Whenitcomestomakingchoicesonmaintainingyourprivacy,it’scriticaltodiscussyouroptionswithyourRealtor.Withaclearunderstandingthatthemoreprivateyoumakeyourproperty’ssale,thelessaccessandexposureyouwillhavetobuyers;youcanfindsuggestionsandsolutionsthatwillworkforyoursituation.Askyourrealestateagentaboutdifferentlistingoptionsthatwillhelpyoufeelmorecomfortablewiththesellingprocess.
DrivetheDreamGalaWestWorld,January14th480.922.8212|Childhelp.orgBarrett-JacksonCollectorCarAuctionandChildhelp,thelargestnon-profitinthenationdealingwiththepreventionandtreatmentofchildabuse,presenttheir8thannualfundraisercenteredongorgeousautomobilesandcharitablehearts.Thisyear’stheme,A Night of American Dreams,suggests“red,whiteanddenimchic”attire.Enjoyalovelycocktailreception,galadinner,andliveentertainment.
P.F.Chang’sRock-N-RollArizonaPhoenix,Scottsdale,Tempe,January15thRunRockNRoll.competitor.com/ArizonaThisistheyearyou’llfinallydoit!Runeitherthefull26.2-milemarathonorthe13.1-milehalf,orperhapsleaveyourrunningshoesathomeandparticipateinallthefunandrevelryasaspectatororvolunteer.TheRock-N-Rollisfamousforlivemusicateverymileandafantasticpost-raceconcert.Thisyear,you’llrockouttotheB-52’s!
59thAnnualParadadelSolParadeDowntownScottsdale,February11th480.990.3179|ParadaDelSol.usCelebrateScottsdale’senduringhistoryandcharacterwiththevenerableParadadelSolparade!EnjoymanycolorfulandentertainingentriesparadingthroughthestreetsandthenmakeyourwaytotheTrail’sEndpost-paradeblockparty.Inadditiontodeliciousfoodvendors,Kid’sAreaandon-stageperformances,youcanstrollthroughthehundredsoforiginalshopsandboutiqueswithintheScottsdaleOldTown/Downtownarea.
WickedASUGammage,February15th–March11th480.965.3434|ASUGammage.comLongbeforethatgirlfromKansasarrivesinMunchkinland,twogirlsmeetintheLandofOz.One–bornwithemeraldgreenskin–issmart,fieryandmisunderstood.Theotherisbeautiful,ambitiousandverypopular.SeehowthesetwogrowtobecometheWickedWitchoftheWestandGlindatheGood.Winnerof35majorawards,includingaGrammyandthreeTony®Awards,Wickedisaproductionyouwon’twanttomiss.
ScottsdaleArabianHorseShowWestWorld,February16th–26th480.515.1500|ScottsdaleShow.comSince1955theannualScottsdaleArabianHorseShowhassetthepaceintheArabianhorseworld.However,evenifyou’renotofthe“horse-set,”besuretoimmerseyourselfinthemagicandenchantmentoftheworld’smostbeautifulanimal.Youcan’thelpbutbedrawninbythegrace,athleticismandpuresplendoroftheArabianhorseduringthis10-dayevent.And,ofcourse,youwon’twanttomisstheShoppingExpowhereyoucanperuseaislesandaislesofunique,one-of-a-kinditems.
JANUARY|FEBRUARY2012
Maple-Glazed Salmon
FeaturingModernSteak480.423.7000|FoxRC.com/Modern_Steak
INGREDIENTSSalmon2salmonfillets1-2Tbs.cookingoil
Maple Bacon Jus8oz.bacon,diced4oz.sherryvinegar4oz.maplesyrup2oz.whiteonion,diced1sprigfreshthyme
Sweet Potato2mediumsweetpotatoes
METHOD Peelandmedium-dicesweetpotatoes.Roastina375degreeovenuntilcaramelized.Coolandreserveatroomtemperature. Cookbaconinaheavy-bottomedpan.Drainoffthefat.Addonionandcaramelize.Addthesherryvinegarandreducebyhalf.Addthemaplesyrupandreducetosyrupconsistency. Searthesalmoninahotsautépaninasmallamountofoil.Turnandcooktodesiredtemperature.
TOPLATE Placesweetpotatoesonthebottomoftheplate.Placethesalmonontopofthepotatoes.Spoonagenerousamountofthemaplebaconjusoverthesalmon.Optional:Servewithsautéedsugarsnappeas.
Yield: Two servings
In Good Taste Event Calendar
& PUNCH UP YOUR HOME’S APPEAL
aveyoueverwalkedintoaspace,whetherit’sahomeorperhapsyourfavoriterestaurant,spaorboutiqueandbeenimmediatelytakeninbytheoverallfeelingyouget?Morelikelythannot,that“specialsomething”youcan’tnecessarilyputyourfingeronisaccomplishedthoughprofessionallightingdesign.Lightingdoneproperlycanbethefinishingtouchonyourinteriordesign,yourspace’s“sparklingjewelry,”ifyouwill. Whilemostconsumerseitherrelyonanarchitectoraninteriordesignertoassistthemwiththisjob,analternativeisaprofessionallightingdesigner,trainedintheaesthetics,technologyandconservationoflighting.JaqueBethke,principalofPUREDesignEnvironments(www.JaqueBethke.net),afirmworkingwithclientsalloverthecountry,explainswhynooneshouldgothisalone.“Alightingdesignerstudiesthespaces,considersitsfunctionandcomesupwithaplanthataddresseseverythingfromthefixturesandspecificbulbs,tothelightings’overalleffect.Whenaroomislitforaparty,forinstance,thelightshouldtellthepeoplewheretomingle,andwheretofindthebuffet.” Goodlighting,whenusedproperly,alsohelpsyouseebetterandperformtasksmoreeasily.Additionally,itprovidessafety,securityandasense
ofcomfort.Lightingandlightingcontrolsalsoprovideyouwiththeflexibilitytoadjustandadaptthemoodandambienceofyourhome. Bethkeadds,“Themorelayersoflightyouhaveinaspacethegreatertheeffectfromeachlightsource,suchasrecessedlight,LED,tablelamps,wallsconces,andsoforth.” Properlyusedlightingshouldcomplementyourlifestyleandmeetyourfamily’sneeds.Whenplanningyourhome’slighting,designerskeepthesestrategiesinmind:• Identify the activities that occur in each room such as reading, food preparation, hobby work, grooming, laundry, homework, etc.• Identify the mood or ambience that you want to create in each space.• Identify any accents that you wish to emphasize such as wall and ceiling details, artwork, or wall textures.• Identify the colors and finishes. Dark areas absorb more light than those with lighter finishes, so lamping and supplemental alternative light sources may need to be considered. Afterassessingthespaceandconcludingwhatcategoryoflightisnecessary(general,taskoraccent),alightingplancanbedeveloped.
Whenconsideringthegenerallightingofaroom,thegoalistoprovidethespacewithanilluminationlevelevenlydistributedthroughouttheroom. Inmanycasestasklightingisoverlooked,butisthemostcriticalcategoryoflighting.Thisrequiresalotofcalculationtoprovideadequatelightforsuchthingsaskitchencounters,bathroomlightingandutilitariantasks.Thistypeoflightingmustbeamuchmoreconcentratedlevelthangenerallightingandisnecessarytoprovidelightdirectlywhereyouareworking. “Accentlightingiswhatmakesthehomecomealive.Thisisabroadcategorybutitincludessuchthingsasthehome’sarchitecturallines,ceilingdetails,walltextures,sculpturesandmoodoftheroom.Themostcareshouldbespentonthiscategorybecauseitisthesoulofyourhome,”advisesBethke. Employingthehelpofalightingdesignerorengineerwillhelpyouunderstandhowtouseallthesesourcesoflighting.Lighting–likelife–isaboutbalance.Ifyouwanttomakeamarkeddifferenceinyourenvironment,doitwithlighting.Whenlightingisdonewellitcanbeaformofsculptureandyoucanneverhavetoomuchofit.Itnotonlytransformsaspace,butcantransformevenyourworldandhowyouperceiveit.
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Welcome to your very own Downtown Scottsdale Lifestyle. Watch for us in your mailbox every other month as we give detailed information to you on real estate activity within the Downtown Scottsdale area. We invite you to call on us for any future buying or selling needs you may have. As specialists in urban downtown real estate, we lend unparalleled knowledge and expertise to every transaction.
INTERESTED IN SELLING? If you’ve been wondering when is the right time to sell, it is NOW. Inventory is low and buyer demand is high. We are now officially in a “seller’s market” which is defined as such once the supply and demand adjusts to under a six-month supply of homes. We are currently at a four-month supply! Call us right away to learn how we can properly price and position your property to SELL.
LOOKING FOR A BUYER? As the original sales team from the inception of Scottsdale Waterfront, we are privy to numerous interested parties in upscale urban living. That allows us to network and proactively contact potential buyers for your unit – a priceless resource in today’s market.
FROM $398,500 TO $699,500. MODELS ARE NOW OPEN. Safari Drive is more than just a place to live. It is a mid-rise urban
neighborhood located in the heart of downtown Scottsdale. Across the street you will find famed Fashion Square Mall and you are a
quick walk to urban boutiques, cafes and world class restaurants. Its everything you need surrounded by everything you want.
Homes in Safari Drive offer an unmatched set of features that complement the unique aesthetic of the building and set the tone
for a stylish life.
BABBI [email protected]
602.741.7750
ANGELA [email protected]
602.708.4050
real estate activity in scottsdale waterfrontBLDG / UNIT SQ. FT. / BED / BATH LIST PRICECURRENTLY FOR SALE#502-2 1,457 / 2 / 2 $529,900 #307-2 1,432 / 2 / 2 $680,000#407-1 1,554 / 2 / 2 $695,000#204-2 2,117 / 2 / 2.5 $795,000 #1107-1 2,102 / 2 / 2.5 $799,000 #301-2 2,501 / 3 / 3.5 $849,000 #1102-1 2,041 / 2 / 2.5 $995,000 #803-2 1,659 / 2 / 2.5 $999,000 #306-2 2,117 / 2 / 2.5 $999,500#506-1 2,117 / 2 / 2.5 $999,800#601-2 2,503 / 3 / 3.5 $1,150,000 #1007-1 2,265 / 2 / 2.5 $1,195,000
BLDG / UNIT SQ. FT. / BED / BATH LIST PRICE#1001-2 2,503 / 3 / 3.5 $1,295,000 #1202-1 3,363 / 3 / 3.5 $2,250,000 #PH07-2 3,940 / 3 / 3.5 $2,499,000SALE PENDING#802-2 2,041 / 2 / 2.5 $550,000 #706-1 2,011 / 2 / 2.5 $995,000SOLD SOLD PRICE#302-2 1,457 / 2 / 2 $420,000#504-2 1439 / 2 / 2 $487,500 #308-2 2,092 / 2 / 2.5 $790,000 #610-2 2,265 / 3 / 2.5 $830,000 #1006-2 2,227 / 2 / 2.5 $896,700 #1105-2 2,975 / 2 / 2.5 $1,100,000
real estate activity in optima camelviewBLDG / UNIT SQ. FT. / BED / BATH LIST PRICECURRENTLY FOR SALE7141 E Rancho Vista Dr 101 1,016 / 1 / 1.5 $323,000 7127 E Rancho Vista Dr 5009 1,200 / 2 / 2 $454,900 7137 E Rancho Vista Dr 3011 2,122 / 3 / 2 $575,000 7117 E Rancho Vista Dr 1006 1,557 / 2 / 2 $577,120 7117 E Rancho Vista Dr 2005 1,635 / 2 / 2 $678,410 7141 E Rancho Vista Dr 6008 1,677 / 2 / 2 $795,000 7117 E Rancho Vista Dr 4006 1,718 / 3 / 2 $927,000 7121 E Rancho Vista Dr 6001 1,782 / 3 / 2 $1,079,000 7121 E Rancho Vista Dr 6002 3,066 / 3 / 4.5 $1,895,000 SALE PENDING7167 E Rancho Vista Dr 5010 1,527 / 2 / 2 $400,000 7147 E Rancho Vista Dr 5001 1,389 / 2 / 2 $475,000 7151 E Rancho Vista Dr 7002 1,384 / 2 / 2 $700,000 7141 E Rancho Vista Dr 7001 2,089 / 3 / 2 $839,000 7161 E Rancho Vista Dr 1015 958 / 1 / 1.5 $220,000 7121 E Rancho Vista Dr 6009 952 / 1 / 1.5 $348,500 7137 E Rancho Vista Dr 7010 1,410 / 1 / 1 $499,9007117 E Rancho Vista Dr 6001 2,190 / 3 / 3 $1,328,000SOLD SOLD PRICE7161 E Rancho Vista Dr 2008 940 / 1 / 1.5 $219,220 7147 E Rancho Vista Dr 5007 1,072 / 1 / 1.5 $220,000 7147 E Rancho Vista Dr 2008 952 / 1 / 1.5 $250,000 7117 E Rancho Vista Dr 1008 979 / 1 / 1.5 $315,000 7157 E Rancho Vista Dr 2003 1,337 / 2 / 2 $329,900 7117 E Rancho Vista Dr 5009 952 / 1 / 1.5 $349,500 7147 E Rancho Vista Dr 3001 1,304 / 2 / 2 $350,077 7157 E Rancho Vista Dr 4010 1,186 / 2 / 2 $354,000 7121 E Rancho Vista Dr 1008 1,095 / 1 / 2 $374,500 7151 E Rancho Vista Dr 5007 1,252 / 2 / 2 $375,000 7157 E Rancho Vista Dr 2005 1,319 / 2 / 2 $390,000 7147 E Rancho Vista Dr 1006 1,772 / 3 / 2 $410,000 7157 E Rancho Vista Dr 2009 1,346 / 2 / 2 $420,000 7167 E Rancho Vista Dr 4001 1,304 / 2 / 2 $450,000 7117 E Rancho Vista Dr 3004 1,062 / 2 / 2 $458,000 7157 E Rancho Vista Dr 6004 1,356 / 2 / 2 $469,000 7151 E Rancho Vista Dr 2006 2,222 / 3 / 2 $620,000 7137 E Rancho Vista Dr 4006 2,498 / 3 / 2 $685,000
real estate activity in safari driveBLDG / UNIT SQ. FT. / BED / BATH LIST PRICECURRENTLY FOR SALED1006 1,327 / 1 / 2 $394,500E2005 1,272 / 2 / 2 $399,500D1003 2,003 / 2 / 3 $559,500F1007 2,033 / 3 / 3 $669,500E3001 1,720 / 2 / 2 $699,500SALE PENDINGF3007 1,359/ 1 / 1.75 $439,500 C3008 1,795 / 2 / 2 $499,500E3007 1,714 / 2 / 2 $699,500
BLDG / UNIT SQ. FT. / BED / BATH LIST PRICEG3001 2,610 / 3 / 3.5 $1,050,000SOLD SINCE 1/1/2011 SOLD PRICED1010 1,327 / 1 / 2 $365,500C4007 1,363 / 2 / 2.5 $399,500E2007 1,250 / 2 / 2 $399,500H4001 1,421 / 2 / 2.5 $465,000C3009 1,470 / 2 / 2.5 $499,500 H4002 1,653 / 2 / 2.5 $621,500F1003 2,082 / 3 / 3 $649,500
Complete your short sale within the 2012 tax year and take advantage of this beneficial tax provision before it expires.
***Please consult your attorney and accountant to see if you qualify.****
Featured Waterfront Home- Incredible opportunity!
Incredible Mountain Views, 11th floor unit • 2,092 sq.ft. priced below comps at $995,000
January | February 2012
Downtown Scottsdale
Do you owe more than your home is worth?Do you have financial hardship?
Would you like to sell your home now?
MORTGAGE DEBT RELIEF ACT will expire 12/31/2012. Save yourself from having to pay taxes on the
banks written off loss on your home and execute your short sale with us today. Government programs
will credit you up to $3K to short sale your home. Some banks like Chase offer up to $25K. If you have been waiting months on a loan modification, or owe more than your home is worth, please consider this
option, and give us a call so we can get you in touch with our Certified Short Sale Negotiator.
Updates from Babbi & Angela