local area updates: Scottsdale ranked #8 of Top 50 CIties! - 07/15/10 05:52 PM
Thanks to Parenting Magazine for recently ranking Scottsdale, Arizona as number 8 of the top 50 “ Cities for Families 2010”! We have lived here since 1981 and raised our two children here. I agree with the Parenting Magazine assessment and even think we could rank higher! Our kids thrived in both the Scottsdale public and private school systems. They have now graduated from college and are married. Scottsdale is a great place to raise happy healthy kids. To compile the information for the city ranking, the Parenting Magazine surveyed women who were members of the magazine's MomConnection research panel, a … (1 comments)
local area updates: Have you been to Fountain Hills AZ Lately? - 07/12/10 11:01 PM
Fountain Hills, Arizona is located approximately 30 miles northeast of Phoenix. It is a unique master planned community situated on 12,600 acres of rolling foothills terrain, surrounded by magnificent panoramic mountain views. The community was developed to to blend in with the natural splendor of the high Sonoran Desert. The town grew up around the world-famous fountain located on in a 30-acre park right in town. So, How Fair is FOUNTAIN HILLS???State Route 87 often referred to as the "Beeline Highway" (SR 87) is a state highway that connects the east valley cities of Fountain Hills, Chandler and Mesa, with Payson … (0 comments)
local area updates: Scottsdale Flexible & Affordable Adult Education Options - 07/11/10 03:36 PM
Are you Aware? Are you ever too old to improve your skills? The Scottsdale Community College - Business Institute offers new on-line and one-campus classes starting EVERY week! Short term classes and low tuition - only $71 per credit! The college offers effective and flexible accelerated Adult Learning. The Business Institute offers Accelerated Credit Programs as well as Non-credit programs & workshops. The accelerated, accredited classes are available from two to eight weeks in duration. The non-credit workshops can take just a few hours to prepare you for career training. Most of the classes are available either on-line or on-campus at … (0 comments)
local area updates: Are there Short Sales in Fountain Hills, AZ? - 07/02/10 01:22 PM
The Short Sale opportunity is here to stay for the foreseeable future. As qualified sellers and banks are jumping on board to sell these homes before they go into foreclosure, the 'system' for this type of sale is being perfected. Overall these can be complicated sales, but for those buyers willing to take the plunge, you can purchase a wonderful property at a great price! And, for qualified sellers, the Short Sale is typically a better option than the foreclosure for eventually purchasing in the future. There is are benefits for lenders as well. The Short Sale is a much less … (0 comments)
local area updates: May 2010 greater Phoneinx Metro area Real Estate Sales - 06/25/10 06:43 PM
Home prices in the greater Phoenix metro area continue to be influenced by foreclosure-related activity. However, the foreclosure share of the recorded in May 2010 has decreased from 40% to the 33% recorded in March 2010.We are heading in the right direction. Again, foreclosure activity varies across the valley (40% in El Mirage while only 22% in Tempe). Median foreclosure sales prices widely vary across the valley as well. Even in a single city the median prices can differ. For instance, in North Scottsdale the median price of a foreclosed property was $446,000 while in South Scottsdale the median price was … (1 comments)
local area updates: Fountain Hills, Arizona Parks and Rec summer offerings - 06/23/10 08:19 PM
Fountain Hills Parks and Recreation provides a variety of programs for people of all ages and ability levels. Another words, there is something for everyone! For Toddlers: try SoccerTots is offered at Four Peaks Park. Arizona is a nationally recognized soccer program. For Youth: For a fun filled day of art, register for the Fine Art's Workshops. Want to play like Tiger some day, how about taking Jr Golf Lessons. There are clinics for children and teens designed to teach basic golfing techniques. Classes are held on the driving range and practice green at the SunRidge Canyon Golf Club. For Teens: … (1 comments)
local area updates: Scottsdale Water Supply - 06/15/10 07:09 PM
The City of Scottsdale, Arizona has published the latest Water Quality Report for 2010. It is a great resource regarding our water supply and treatment. Did you know that Scottsdale provides for over 87,000 water service connections to homes and businesses? And, in 2009, the city of Scottsdale delivered over 25 billion gallons of water to it's customers. It is reassuring to know that Scottsdale is dedicated to ensuring that all of the EPA and AZ Dept of Environmental Quality standards are met to produce a reliable supply of drinking water. The Scottsdale water supply comes from both surface water and … (1 comments)
local area updates: Explore Fountain Hills Outdoor Activities - 03/19/10 02:02 PM
Surrounded by majestic mountains draped with unique vegetation, the panoramic views can be breathtaking. Look in any direction, the panoramic scene offers a unique venue for a range of outdoor activities. Golfing - Check out these world-class public courses Hiking - McDowell Sonoran Preserve McDowell Mountain Regional Park Four Peaks Wilderness Mazatzal Mountains Biking - Fountain Hills Bike Tours Bird Watching - from the Fountain Lake Park to the McDowell Mountain Preserve there is a variety of diverse habitats for unique Arizona Birds Boating - the scenic Saguaro Lakeis a short 15 mile drive from Fountain Hills. Here you can … (0 comments)
local area updates: Does Fountain Hills, AZ have golf courses?? - 02/24/10 06:08 PM
So, you ask, are there any good golf course in Fountain Hills? The answer is definitely YES! Three are 4 public world-class golf courses and 1 private country club in Fountain Hills. They all offer the most dramatic views of the surrounding rugged mountain terrain.
The 4 Fountain Hills public courses include: The Golf Club at Eagle Mountain located at 14915 E. Eagle Mountain Pkwy. Phone 480-816-1234 Internet eaglemtn.com This course is adjacent to Scottsdale and offers golfers a challenging award-winning course layout. This 18-hole course (par-71 and 6,800 yards from the back tees course ) was designed by Scott Miller. … (4 comments)
local area updates: The Celebration of Fine Art show in Scottsdale, AZ - 01/24/10 12:41 PM
You would think that after living in Scottsdale for almost 30 years, we would have already attended this art show. But, it took an invitation from past clients to get us there. We really enjoyed the magnificent art work, meeting many of the artists and eating a great lunch! We will definitely make this an annual event! The Celebration of Fine Art show at Scottsdale Rd & the 101 Freeway is celebrating it’s 20th year of presenting very talented artists in an studio like venue. The show began Jan 16th and will run through March 28, 2010. The 40,000+ sf tent … (3 comments)
local area updates: Quarter 3 2009 - the 10 Highest Priced Zip codes in Maiccopa County AZ - 11/11/09 12:26 PM
The Arizona Regional MLS statistics for Quarter 3 2009 in Maricopa County compute an average sales price of properties across the valley of $ 182,200 in Quarter 3 2009. This was an increase from the average sales price of $ 174,900 in Quarter 2 of 2009.The market values are finally increasing. The numbers indicate that the bottom of the market was April 2009. The first time home buyer tax credit, low prices and historically low interest rates have all contributed to an increased consumer confidence stimulating the real estate recovery. Below are the zip codes with the top 10 highest Average … (1 comments)
local area updates: Sellers are NOT becoming Buyers! - 08/05/09 03:00 PM
What is happening in the real estate market? Many of the properties being sold in the greater Phoenix metro area are vacant. Approximately 17,000 homes currently listed for sale on the local Multiple Listing System (MLS) are vacant. This is more than half or about 55% of the total properties listed in the MLS. Interestingly enough the vacant homes are selling quickly as approximately 82% of the closed sales have been vacant. This means that the “seller” is probably not buying. In many cases the “seller” is the bank who is trying to clear property off their books. Banks do not … (2 comments)
local area updates: The Latest AZ Regional MLS Real Estate Report - 05/30/09 10:25 AM
The Arizona Regional Multiple Listing System (ARMLS) just released their real estate report for Quarter 1 2009. The information is relevant to the overall market health. The Trends article, “Changing Season, or Changing Market”, is interesting and provides definitions for some of the frequently used real estate terms we are hearing lately. For instance, when you hear statistics referring to “Months Supply’, this is defined as the inventory divided by the number of sales in the most recent period (or supply / demand). Most ‘experts’ agree that for our area a 4.1 months supply is the norm – meaning the monthly … (0 comments)
local area updates: Water in the Desert - 02/08/09 05:52 PM
The desert is no place to be without water......... So when the forecast calls for rain, we Phoenicians are ready to enjoy a cloudy rainy day. With a high of 61 degrees seems cold to the ‘desert rats' who live here year round so we don our warmest coats and brave the weather. The average rainfall for the Phoenix / Scottsdale metro area is only 8.3 inches per year. Our local newscasters are always excited to be able to report rain as a deviation from our typical ‘bright and sunny' forecast. The cloudy skies develop into sections of cotton white clouds … (0 comments)
local area updates: A trip to the dog park - 02/08/09 04:53 PM
Scottsdale offers 3 ‘off leash’ dog parks, but my favorite is Chaparral Park located in central Scottsdale. This is a great place for pet lovers and for their dogs! Our rescue dog Heidi has acclimated to our family quite nicely and now rules the roost. She is currently attending doggie training classes but also needs to be ‘socialized. So we were off for our first trip to the dog park to learn some doggie etiquette. Chaparral is the largest of the Scottsdale off leash parks (4 acres) offering large divided fenced areas—one for passive and one for active dogs. There area … (0 comments)
local area updates: What is at the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall? - 02/05/09 04:25 PM
The outdoor Scottsdale Civic Center Mall is situated in downtown Scottsdale adjacent to 'Old Town’. The mall is the home of the Scottsdale Historical Museum, the Scottsdale Center for the Performing arts, The Museum of Contemporary Art, the Civic Center Library, City Hall, a myriad of restaurants with both indoor and outdoor seating and an outdoor amphitheater. Scottsdale Civic Center Slide Show The free downtown trolley operates from 11 am to 9 pm daily stops right at the Brown Ave mall entrance. As you enter from Brown Avenue you are welcomed by a beautiful bronze of galloping horses. Continuing into the … (0 comments)
local area updates: My adventure on the new Phoenix Light Rail - 01/08/09 08:33 PM
There certainly has been a lot of excitement lately about the new Phoenix light rail system which officially opened for passenger service in December 2008. After all the hype and having to deal with traveling on several road being torn up as they built the system over the past several months, I myself was anxious to give it a try! Unfortunately at this time, the rail does not come to Scottsdale but I had to make a trip to Tempe, so I decided to test it out and take advantage of the 'no fare' ride being offered. Since each station … (1 comments)
local area updates: About Arizona USA - 11/15/08 10:29 PM
So where exactly is Arizona??? Situated in the western region of the US, te hstate of Arizona offers a diverse topography from desert plateaus to high mountains and the deep gorges of the majestic Grand Canyon. Arizona is one of the Four Corners states, situated south and east of the Colorado River. Arizona borders New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, California, touches Colorado, and has a long international border with Mexico. Arizona is the sixth largest state in land area. Nickname: "The Grand Canyon State" Became 48th State: Feb 14, 1912 Population: 6,166,318 (estimated 2006) - the 20th most populous state in the … (0 comments)
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Thanks to Parenting Magazine for recently ranking Scottsdale, Arizona as number 8 of the top 50 “ Cities for Families 2010”! We have lived here since 1981 and raised our two children here. I agree with the Parenting Magazine assessment and even think we could rank higher! Our kids thrived in both the Scottsdale public and private school systems. They have now graduated from college and are married. Scottsdale is a great place to raise happy healthy kids.
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