new home ambassador: Welcome to Your Weekend!
- 04/26/17 03:44 PM
Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market – Friday, April 28th – 30th
Dozens of vintage, rustic, antique and shabby-chic vendors will be on hand selling their wares during the three-day Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market. Bella Society, Down Home Antiques and Lux Hardgoods are just a few of many sellers that will be present at the vintage shopping experience.
Wet Electric with Diplo – Saturday, April 29th
America’s largest waterpark music festival, Wet Electric, has announced its first headlining act. And Diplo is as good a place to start as any. Even the people at Relentless Beats consider this the most fun festival … (2 comments)
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new home ambassador: Home Features That Have The Biggest Impact On Price Appreciation
- 04/25/17 05:14 PM
Modern homes, traditional homes, and bungalows have seen the highest increase in prices
The galloping real estate market is a scary and exhilarating thing.
On the one hand, as home prices soar, how on earth will you ever buy one? On the other, assuming you do pull off the biggest purchase of your life and become a proud homeowner, those very same rising prices are a promise that one day you, too, will make bank.
And that's exactly why savvy buyers and owners obsess about how much their home will be worth in a few years—and why.
Will a bigger or smaller abode appreciate … (1 comments)
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new home ambassador: Welcome to Your Weekend!
- 04/19/17 05:28 PM
The Original Taste – Saturday, April 22 nd
Executive Council 70 brings more than 35 years of experience hosting the Valley’s premier food & wine tasting event. Presented by Executive Council Charities at the Scottsdale Waterfront, the event combines more than 40 of the Valley’s best restaurants, wines from across the world, select brands of beer and premium liquor, entertainment and a scene you will not want to miss. This is not your average taste—this is THE ORIGINAL TASTE!
Peoria Planetpalooza – Saturday, April 22nd
Celebrate Earth Day with Peoria at Planetpalooza by getting educated on ways to protect the planet. There will be … (2 comments)
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new home ambassador: Welcome to Your Weekend
- 04/05/17 06:22 PM
Scottsdale Culinary Festival – Saturday, April 8 th – 9th
The Scottsdale Culinary Festival draws more than 40,000 visitors looking to enjoy fabulous food, fun and festivities. This year's festival will feature cooking demonstrations by some of the nation's top chefs, food from 40 local restaurants, a beer garden, 20 bands, a teen cooking challenge, family zone, wine garden, and a vodka lounge. No matter what kind of culinary experience you crave, the Scottsdale Culinary Festival has something for everyone! LeeAnn Rimes will be the headliner on Saturday, tickets sold separately.
Arizona Bike Week – Thursday,April 6th – 9th
Hop on your motorcycle and … (0 comments)
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new home ambassador: Lack of Homes for Sale is a Problem for Sellers, Too
- 04/04/17 05:31 PM
It might be a seller’s market, but for most people who list their home, getting it sold only marks halfway to the finish line.
The greatest challenge for home sellers this year is a lack of homes to choose from when they themselves move, according to a survey this month of more than 800 Redfin real estate agents. Nearly two-thirds said this was an issue they were seeing.
It’s a seller’s market, but the catch is, most sellers need to buy as well,” said Eileen Lorway, a Redfin real estate agent in the Boston area. “This is a conversation I have with … (3 comments)
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new home ambassador: Welcome to Your Weekend!
- 03/29/17 07:07 PM
Final Four Fan Fest – Friday, March 31st – April 3rd
Come celebrate the Final Four weekend in Phoenix with a festival that is jam-packed for basketball fans of all ages. The event includes youth clinics, concerts, interactive games, giveaways, autograph signings and much more.
Keith Urban at March Madness Music Festival – Friday, March 31st
This is the first of three free concerts held at Margaret T. Hance Park as part of the NCAA Final Four Weekend festivities. This is the second time Urban has been to the Valley since releasing last year's "ripCORD," the Australian native's ninth studio album. Urban spent 12 … (0 comments)
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new home ambassador: Social Media is Changing the Design of American Homes
- 03/21/17 03:14 PM
Social media has an unmerciful hold on us – and inspires us to eat at a certain restaurant or see a movie. It even makes us renovate our homes.
Homeowners are turning to sites and apps like Pinterest and Instagram (which Facebook acquired in 2012) to decorate or remodel their homes — 28% of the 1,500 homeowners surveyed by personal- and student-loan lender SoFi said they made at least one home purchase after seeing a friend’s post. Almost half (44%) of the respondents between 25 and 44 years old said they prefer social media channels for home design over home improvement shows … (1 comments)
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new home ambassador: Welcome to Your Weekend!
- 03/15/17 07:52 PM
22 Annual Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival – Friday, March 17th – 19th
Thunderbirds Artists and the Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce partner again this season to produce Carefree's signature event - the 22nd Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival. The festival will feature LaChaussee Studios, a husband and wife team specializing in glass works, as well as wine testing, live musical entertainment, fine foods and specialty chocolates.
Art Detour in Downtown Phoenix – Thursday, March 16 th - 19th
Art Detour 29 on March 16-19 will feature a diverse slate of activities created by local artists and art venues to celebrate … (0 comments)
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new home ambassador: More Americans Want to Downsize Their Homes Than Supersize Them
- 03/14/17 01:58 PM
The number of compact townhouses being constructed rose by 13% last year
The American Dream of owning your own home remains. But the home itself appears to have gotten smaller.
As American homes grow larger in size (and higher in price) many people say if they decided to move, they’d want to downsize. More homeowners would rather have a smaller house than a larger one (37% compared to 23%), according to research from real estate site Trulia. Here’s how it breaks down: Some 60% of people living in large homes of 2,000 square feet and over said they’d rather pick a smaller one … (2 comments)
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new home ambassador: The Hottest Spring Fashion Trends + How to Use Them in Your Home
- 03/07/17 07:07 PM
We'll show you how to pick out your favorite spring trends and work them into your interior design.
So, what’s hot for spring this year?
Color Blocking
Remember Taylor Swift’s stunning crop top and skirt combo from the Grammys? That was our first clue that this seasoned trend is still going strong. Also on the menu for spring? Bold stripes. But don’t feel like you have to repaint your home in order to enjoy this fabulous color craze. You can achieve a similar look with throw pillows, a new rug or even your kitchen canisters.
Texture
Wicker furniture, painted brick, grasscloth walls — this spring … (0 comments)
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new home ambassador: The Most Exhilarating Drives in Arizona
- 02/28/17 03:52 PM
Arizona isn’t just desert and sky. Arizona is chock full of brilliant roads for serious driving enjoyment. Every driver with three pedals or a direct shift gearbox wants to drive the Tail of the Dragon in North Carolina or the Pacific Coast Highway in California, but here are a few Arizona roads you might consider adding to your bucket (seat) list.
The Devil’s Highway
Route:Clifton to Alpine
Length:117 miles
Two hundred miles east of Phoenix is the tiny town of Clifton. The drive there will be largely uneventful, but brace yourself. You’re either going to test your seat bolsters -- or really wish … (1 comments)
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new home ambassador: Welcome to Your Weekend!
- 02/22/17 04:13 PM
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show – Through February 26th
The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show hosts exciting competitions, gala parties, educational seminars, an international cuisine court, and features more than 300 vendor booths, offering everything from lavish jewelry, clothing and works of art.
Arizona Cocktail Week – Through February 23rd
Arizona Cocktail Week is a week-long celebration of the craft of the cocktail that includes everything from parties, spirit tastings, and educational seminars, to cocktail competitions, drink specials and dinners. Now in its sixth year, Arizona Cocktail Week was founded in 2012 as a result of Arizona's growing cocktail culture and need for awareness in the … (0 comments)
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new home ambassador: 59 Million Think of Buying A Home In 2017
- 02/21/17 03:18 PM
However, tight inventory and historical sales norms make that prospect highly unlikely.
A survey from Bankrate reports 59 million American adults (one in four) are considering buying a home this year, of which about 16 million say they are very likely and 20 million say they are somewhat likely.
However, Bankrate surmises that Americans may be feeling a bit too confident about home ownership in 2017. The National Association of Realtors and U.S. Census Bureau report the total amount of existing and new home sales in 2016 at around 6 million. The NAR also notes that total housing inventory ended 2016 at the … (2 comments)
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new home ambassador: Welcome to Your Weekend
- 02/16/17 06:04 PM
Sunday in the Park with George, Friday, February 17th
This Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece merges past and present, offering beautiful, poignant truths about life, love and the creation of art.
Inspired by the painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s stunning masterpiece Sunday In The Park With George merges past and present, offering beautiful, poignant truths about life, love and the creation of art. One of the most acclaimed musicals of our time, this moving study of the enigmatic painter Georges Seurat and his modern heirs won a Pulitzer Prize and … (3 comments)
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new home ambassador: Pets… A Big Factor In Home Sales, Realtors Say
- 02/14/17 05:18 PM
A dogged study gets a leg up on the importance of pets in the lives of home buyers.
When making decisions about buying, selling or renovating their homes, Americans take their pets pretty seriously according to a report from the National Association of Realtors®. The 2017 Animal House: Remodeling Impact report found that 81% of respondents said that animal-related considerations play a role when deciding on their next living situation.
"In 2016, 61 percent of U.S. households either have a pet or plan to get one in the future, so it is important to understand the unique needs and wants of animal owners … (2 comments)
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new home ambassador: Welcome to Your Weekend!
- 02/01/17 07:10 PM
Waste Management Phoenix Open – Through February 5th
Annually sporting the largest crowds on the PGA Tour, the Waste Management Phoenix Open has gained legendary status on Tour for being unlike any other golf tournament. It starts with the unbelievable golf played by the likes of Rickie Fowler, Brandt Snedeker, Bubba Watson, Phil Mickelson, and Keegan Bradley on the beautiful TPC Scottsdale and ends with the biggest galleries on Tour. If you are visiting for the first time, hole 16 is a must-see. With stadium seating and crowds exceeding 16,000, it makes the fan experience at this hole more comparable to a … (0 comments)
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new home ambassador: Welcome to Your Weekend!
- 01/25/17 03:32 PM
Chocolate and Wine Experience – Friday, January 27th
Chocolate and wine, a perfectly indulgent combination of flavors and sophistication, takes center stage at the Chocolate and Wine Experience. Admission is all inclusive and includes access to select food, drink and access to all of the event activities.
Dogs' Day in the Garden – Saturday, January 28th
Take advantage of this special opportunity to bring the whole family, dogs included, to the Garden. Go for a walk on Garden trails, meet other dog lovers, and heel for photo opportunities. Learn about local dog-related nonprofits, shop and enjoy samples with your pup, and experience hands-on, canine-themed … (1 comments)
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new home ambassador: Which is Cheaper: To Buy or Build New?
- 01/24/17 04:06 PM
On the surface, buying an existing home seems like the most affordable route to go. After all, the median cost of an existing single-family home is $223,000. On the other hand, the average cost for building new construction averages $289,415.
Obviously, there is quite a bit of variations in sorting out those costs. Plus, the price you pay upfront is only part of the equation when deciding to buy an existing home or build a new one.
A recent article at realtor.com® laid out some of the pros and cons financially of buying a new versus an existing home. Make some of these … (2 comments)
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new home ambassador: Welcome to Your Weekend Arizona!
- 01/18/17 05:58 PM
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction – Through January 22For nearly four decades, the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company has been recognized throughout the world for offering only the finest selection of quality collector vehicles, outstanding professional service, and an unrivaled sales success. From classic and one-of-a-kind vehicles to exotics and muscle cars, Barrett-Jackson attracts only the best. The World’s Greatest Collector Car Events have captured the true essence of a passionate obsession with cars that extends to collectors and enthusiasts throughout the world. In addition to the amazing vehicles, attendees enjoy a lifestyle experience featuring fine art, fashion, and gourmet cuisine.
Carefree Fine Art and … (0 comments)
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Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market – Friday, April 28th – 30th
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