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Considering Selling?Learn Your Options For Listing And Showing Your Home
Simple Yet SophisticatedModern Steak’s Maple-Glazed Salmon
Equestrian Manor & Paradise ManorReal Estate Report
January | February 2012
Equestrian Manor
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 ISSN-1939-9588
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• Phoenix Business Journal ranks Kelly #11 in The Phoenix Business Journal Book of Lists out of more than 20,000 Real Estate Agents.
• Graduate Arizona State University 1983
Kelly McLainRealtor
www.kellymclain.com
(c) 2011 W.J. Bradley Mortgage Capital Corp., 201 Columbine Street Suite 300, Denver, CO 80206. Phone #303-825-5670. NMLS ID 3233. Trade/service marks are the property of W.J. Bradley Mortgage Capital Corp. This is not a commitment to lend. Restrictions apply. All rights reserved. Some products may not be available in all states. WJB is not acting on behalf of or at the direction of HUD/FHA or the federal government. AZ License # BK-0903998. NMLS consumer access: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/COMPANY/3233.
WJ BRADLEY MORTGAGE CAPITALMike Tompkins,Mortgage Lender
NMLS #2176459237 E. Via De Ventura #100 Scottsdale, AZ 85258
480.421.1151 Direct [email protected] www.wjbonline.com
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN
ADDRESS SQ. FT. / BED / BATH PRICE PER LIST PRICE DAYS ON SQ. FT. MARKET
currently for sale12031 N 61st St 3,529 / 4 / 2.5 $240.86 $850,000 3546022 E Cortez Dr 4,829 / 5 / 5.5 $186.17 $899,000 1286243 E Jenan Dr 4,500 / 5 / 4.5 $233.33 $1,050,000 2566105 E Cortez Dr 3,555 / 4 / 4 $323.49 $1,150,000 366030 E Laurel Ln 4,897 / 5 / 5 $280.78 $1,375,000 206074 E Sunnyside Dr 5,909 / 4 / 4 $302.93 $1,790,000 2896029 E Jenan Dr 6,844 / 7 / 7 $292.23 $2,000,000 1696039 E Laurel Ln 6,176 / 6 / 6 $384.55 $2,375,000 20
soldADDRESS SQ. FT. / PRICE PER COE LIST SOLD DAYS ON BED / BATH SQ. FT. PRICE PRICE MARKET6010 E Cortez Dr 3,946 / 4 / 3 $242.02 11/23/2011 $994,000 $955,000 167 6112 E Cortez Dr 5,182 / 6 / 5.5 $212.27 11/04/2011 $1,150,000 $1,100,000 149
Equestrian Manor & P aradise Manor
The Equestrian Manor & Paradise Manor inventory is below market averages and we are starting to see some of the luxury properties sell much faster due to the lack of inventory. As we start 2012, prices should remain flat and perhaps
see a slight up-tick, the worst seems to be behind us. My average time on the market in the Orange Tree & Equestrian Manor area for 2011 is less than 30 days. Equestrian Manor had 3 sales in 2011 at an average square foot price of $213. One year ago in 2010 there were also 3 sales at an average square foot
price of $224. Paradise Manor recorded one sale in 2011 at $274 per square foot compared to 2010 which also recorded one sale at $210 per square foot.
The news is full of stories about historic low interest rates and incredibly low home prices. Are you wondering if now is the time to make a real estate investment? Should you add a property to your portfolio? Or maybe evaluate your current mortgage situation? Maybe you have outgrown your home or maybe it’s time to downsize and purchase a new property and keep your existing home as a rental for a long-term investment. Or maybe you or someone you know is simply ready to purchase their first home. With over 15 years of mortgage lending experience, I am current on all of the mortgage programs available and I have the knowledge and know-how to navigate today’s lending environment. Whether you want more information on the recently announced refinance program that doesn’t require an appraisal, or you simply want to discuss your options for a new purchase, our goal is to listen, communicate, and close your transaction in a smooth, timely manner. W.J. Bradley Mortgage Capital Corp. offers competitive rates, a wide variety of loan programs and fast, accurate closings. Call me today to take advantage of this buyer’s market!
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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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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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Considering Selling?Learn Your Options For Listing And Showing Your Home
Simple Yet SophisticatedModern Steak’s Maple-Glazed Salmon
Equestrian Manor & Paradise ManorReal Estate Report
January | February 2012
Equestrian Manor
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 ISSN-1939-9588
Proper Lighting Design Takes Your Interiors To The Next Level
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• Phoenix Business Journal ranks Kelly #11 in The Phoenix Business Journal Book of Lists out of more than 20,000 Real Estate Agents.
• Graduate Arizona State University 1983
Kelly McLainRealtor
www.kellymclain.com
(c) 2011 W.J. Bradley Mortgage Capital Corp., 201 Columbine Street Suite 300, Denver, CO 80206. Phone #303-825-5670. NMLS ID 3233. Trade/service marks are the property of W.J. Bradley Mortgage Capital Corp. This is not a commitment to lend. Restrictions apply. All rights reserved. Some products may not be available in all states. WJB is not acting on behalf of or at the direction of HUD/FHA or the federal government. AZ License # BK-0903998. NMLS consumer access: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/COMPANY/3233.
WJ BRADLEY MORTGAGE CAPITALMike Tompkins,Mortgage Lender
NMLS #2176459237 E. Via De Ventura #100 Scottsdale, AZ 85258
480.421.1151 Direct [email protected] www.wjbonline.com
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN
ADDRESS SQ. FT. / BED / BATH PRICE PER LIST PRICE DAYS ON SQ. FT. MARKET
currently for sale12031 N 61st St 3,529 / 4 / 2.5 $240.86 $850,000 3546022 E Cortez Dr 4,829 / 5 / 5.5 $186.17 $899,000 1286243 E Jenan Dr 4,500 / 5 / 4.5 $233.33 $1,050,000 2566105 E Cortez Dr 3,555 / 4 / 4 $323.49 $1,150,000 366030 E Laurel Ln 4,897 / 5 / 5 $280.78 $1,375,000 206074 E Sunnyside Dr 5,909 / 4 / 4 $302.93 $1,790,000 2896029 E Jenan Dr 6,844 / 7 / 7 $292.23 $2,000,000 1696039 E Laurel Ln 6,176 / 6 / 6 $384.55 $2,375,000 20
soldADDRESS SQ. FT. / PRICE PER COE LIST SOLD DAYS ON BED / BATH SQ. FT. PRICE PRICE MARKET6010 E Cortez Dr 3,946 / 4 / 3 $242.02 11/23/2011 $994,000 $955,000 167 6112 E Cortez Dr 5,182 / 6 / 5.5 $212.27 11/04/2011 $1,150,000 $1,100,000 149
Equestrian Manor & P aradise Manor
The Equestrian Manor & Paradise Manor inventory is below market averages and we are starting to see some of the luxury properties sell much faster due to the lack of inventory. As we start 2012, prices should remain flat and perhaps
see a slight up-tick, the worst seems to be behind us. My average time on the market in the Orange Tree & Equestrian Manor area for 2011 is less than 30 days. Equestrian Manor had 3 sales in 2011 at an average square foot price of $213. One year ago in 2010 there were also 3 sales at an average square foot
price of $224. Paradise Manor recorded one sale in 2011 at $274 per square foot compared to 2010 which also recorded one sale at $210 per square foot.
The news is full of stories about historic low interest rates and incredibly low home prices. Are you wondering if now is the time to make a real estate investment? Should you add a property to your portfolio? Or maybe evaluate your current mortgage situation? Maybe you have outgrown your home or maybe it’s time to downsize and purchase a new property and keep your existing home as a rental for a long-term investment. Or maybe you or someone you know is simply ready to purchase their first home. With over 15 years of mortgage lending experience, I am current on all of the mortgage programs available and I have the knowledge and know-how to navigate today’s lending environment. Whether you want more information on the recently announced refinance program that doesn’t require an appraisal, or you simply want to discuss your options for a new purchase, our goal is to listen, communicate, and close your transaction in a smooth, timely manner. W.J. Bradley Mortgage Capital Corp. offers competitive rates, a wide variety of loan programs and fast, accurate closings. Call me today to take advantage of this buyer’s market!
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All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The properties on this list have been listed/sold by various members of the MLS.
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