tempe: 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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tempe: 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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tempe: 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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tempe: TIPS OF STAGING HOMES FOR THE PERFECT PHOTO
- 04/18/17 06:12 PM
Photos are one of the most important aspects to prospective buyers when they're looking for homes online, whether its on a builder's homepage or through a listing site.
How photogenic is your home? Perhaps the question has crossed your mind in this snap-happy, Instagram era. Whether you are selling your apartment or listing it on Airbnb, a camera-ready home is a must. An inviting photograph can draw in people scrolling through listings online; a messy or disheveled room will quickly turn them off.
To find out how to make your home look as if it belongs in a shelter magazine, we reached out … (3 comments)
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tempe: Welcome to Your Weekend!
- 04/13/17 09:02 AM
The Wigwam’s Easter Egg-stravaganza – Saturday, April 15th
Kids can enjoy the Easter bunny, egg roll races, interactive games, egg dying, live music, face painting, trivia and more.
Phoenix Pet Expo in Scottsdale – Friday, April 14th – 15th
Pets have the power to make their own owners smile, laugh and feel more calm or relaxed. So why wouldn't you spoil them?
The Phoenix Pet Expo on April 14 and 15 at WestWorld of Scottsdale returns for the 8th year to engage owners and their fur babies with pet products and services, demonstrations, prize giveaways and interactive activities.
Disney on Ice ‘Dream Big’ – Thursday, April … (0 comments)
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tempe: 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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tempe: 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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tempe: 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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tempe: TRENDING: WHAT HOMEOWNERS WANT
- 03/28/17 05:43 PM
From statement kitchens to bold finishing touches, here are eight trends today’s homeowners are looking for.
Open Wide
The dominance of the open floor plan doesn’t seem to be fading. Homeowners are looking for connected spaces that allow visibility and interaction across living areas, says Kelsey Schwager, project designer at Des Moines, Iowa-based Red House Remodeling. That includes clean lines and large windows to let in natural light throughout the home.
Store Smarter
One of the hottest trends isn’t just about aesthetics: Homeowners are also looking for added functionality. Both McElroy and Matt Lederer, co-owner of Chicago-based Mahogany Builders, cite increased storage as one … (3 comments)
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tempe: 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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tempe: 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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tempe: 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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tempe: 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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tempe: Welcome to Your Weekend!
- 03/01/17 03:49 PM
Arizona Balloon Classic – Friday, March 3rd – 5th
Here are some cool things to check out at the Arizona Balloon Classic. See 20 different balloons like Sonoran Sunset. Perfect weather for balloons and people. After dusk, night glows will light up the sky. Watch the fireworks take over the sky on Saturday night. It benefits the Ryan House, a hospice for kids.
19th Annual Litchfield Park Art and Wine Festival – Saturday, March 4th
Celebrate lovely artwork, delicious food and divine wines all in one relaxing place. The award-winning event features over 200 artists displaying their handcrafted works and fine art, and … (2 comments)
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tempe: 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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tempe: 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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tempe: 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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tempe: 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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tempe: 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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tempe: 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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Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market – Friday, April 28th – 30th
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