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Frozen Cocktails Across the Valley
As the valley heats up, how do you stay cool? I love a dip in the pool and a nice frozen cocktail while out for dinner. Here are a few of my favorites found at restaurants across the valley. Peach Bellini’s at Oregano’s Officially called the original Gibbilini Bellini, Oregano’s (locations across the valley) […]
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Metro Phoenix Housing Market Update
The metro Phoenix housing market update is interesting this month because we see a further movement away from seasonality. As a whole, the residential housing market is balanced but there are differences across the valley. In fact, the majority of the market is in a soft seller’s market. Seller’s markets – Chandler, Sun Lakes, Fountain […]
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Phoenix Housing Market Update
The Phoenix housing market update is again a mixed bag. Residential housing sales leveled off early this Spring. We typically see contracts increase from January through April, even into May, but that didn’t happen this year. The market leveled off in February and has remained flat since then. That said, pricing continues to rise. Our […]
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Local Companies with Delicious Products
I enjoy supporting local businesses, especially local companies with delicious products! Whether for your own enjoyment or to use as gifts, I hope you find something new to try. ARIZONA FARMS CHEESE Made in Tempe, you can buy Arizona Farms Cheese products at local Costco stores, along with several farmer’s markets including the Uptown […]
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Phoenix Residential Housing Market Update
The Phoenix residential housing market is experiencing a relatively soft Spring season. The market as a whole is just barely a seller’s market, which means there are differences across the valley. Seller’s markets – Tolleson, El Mirage, Chandler, Apache Junction, Gilbert, Glendale, Anthem, Fountain Hills, Mesa, Phoenix, Sun Lakes, Tempe, Laveen, Avondale, Scottsdale, Peoria Balanced […]
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Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
Have you heard about the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (SWCC)? This local non-profilt organization rescues native wild animals that have lost their homes to development, or are found injured, orphaned, or abandoned. When possible, they rehabilitate and release them back to the wild…where they belong. INSPIRING STORIES Their mission is to “save our wildlife, […]
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Phoenix Residential Housing Market Update
The Phoenix residential housing market slowed in the second half of last year, but things are looking up for 2024! Metropolitan Phoenix is just barely a seller’s market. That means there are differences across the valley. Seller’s markets – Tolleson, Apache Junction, Fountain Hills, Chandler, Gilbert, Laveen, El Mirage, Anthem, Glendale, Sun Lakes, Phoenix, Scottsdale, […]
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New to the Valley Hot Spots
As Phoenicians, we’re lucky to live in a growing metropolitan area with many new to the valley hot spots. Here are a few of my favorites and I hope you’ll discover one or two you’d like to try. DRAFTKINGS SPORTSBOOK Adjacent to TPC Scottsdale, DraftKings Sportsbook is a fun place to watch sporting events […]
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Nov. Housing Market Update
Most of metropolitan Phoenix continues to be a seller’s market, though it has softened. On the outskirts, Buckeye, Goodyear, Queen Creek, Maricopa and Casa Grande are now buyer’s markets while Litchfield Park is balanced. Inventory Still Low, But Increasing Inventory of homes for sale continues to rise across the valley, up 22% in the last […]
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