equestrian manor lifestyle

Be Cool and Save MoneyReduce Your Air Conditioning Costs

The Handlebar’s Quick & DeliciousQuinoa Summer Salad

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Wheels Up!

Orange TreeAbsolutely StunningOrange Tree Estate

Offered at $1,895,000

A Solid Track Record in Equestrian Manor ...

Equestrian & Paradise Manor continue to be quite active. My sales are up 40% from this time last year, and I look for our market to remain strong through the rest of the year. Every listing I have taken in Equestrian Manor has sold. My track record remains 100% over the past 26 years in Equestrian Manor — when I list your home it sells! Be sure to give me a call, our Luxury Brand has expanded even more since Warren Buffet bought out our Prudential Franchise. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is already ranked as one of the top firms in North America. Ask me about our Luxury Collection when selling your home.

~ Kelly McLain

May | June 2014

Equestrian Manor

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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.

Want Your Property To Be Our Next Cover Home?Call Kelly McLain for the most effective marketing

to sell your Equestrian Manor property at 602.625.4653.

ADDRESS SQFT BED BATH LIST PRICE SOLD PRICE LIST/SOLD PRICE PER SQFT COE

Currently For Sale 12039 N 60Th Pl 2,846 5 3 $785,000 $275.83 / NA 12030 N 62nd St 4,114 5 4 $1,199,000 $291.44 / NA 6242 E Sunnyside Dr 4,394 5 4 $1,675,000 $381.20 / NA 6136 E Paradise Dr 7,200 5 4.5 $2,500,000 $347.22 / NA 6105 E Cortez Dr 6,155 4 7 $2,988,000 $485.46 / NA

Sale Pending12018 N 60th Pl 6,600 5 6.5 $2,495,000 $378.03 / NA

Recently Sold6052 E Cholla St 4,426 5 4 $1,050,000 $995,000 $237.23 / $224.81 4/17/14

The #1 Agent FOR ORANGE TREE & EQUESTRIAN MANOR

WITH OVER 55 TRANSACTIONS!• Phoenix Business Journal

ranks Kelly #11 in The Phoenix Business Journal Book of Lists out of more than 20,000 Real Estate Agents.

• Graduate of Arizona State University 1983

Kelly McLainRealtor

[email protected]

www.kellymclain.com

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As many of you are aware, WJ Bradley is a proud sponsor of the Phoenix Children’s Hospital here in Arizona. For each transaction I close, proceeds are given directly to the hospital to help with future funding needs. Last year my team was able to contribute over $15,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital so a huge Thank You to everyone. To view a recent video please go my website www.wjbonline.com and click on the giving back page.

A Very Special Thank You

Activity inEquestrian Manor

Low, Average, Median and High Comparisons Closed Pending Active OverallLow $995,000 $2,495,000 $785,000 $785,000Average $995,000 $2,495,000 $1,829,400 $1,805,286Median $995,000 $2,495,000 $1,675,000 $1,675,000High $995,000 $2,495,000 $2,988,0000 $2,988,000

Calling all seasoned travelers! Want to impress your sweetheart or your fabulous family like never before? Consider planning a stylish summer trip and book your own private jet for an unforgettable weekend getaway. It’s the ultimate in luxury and convenience... and believe it or not, it’s more affordable than you might think. Whetheryou’reflyingtoSanFranciscofor a business trip or heading to cooler climes for a quick escape, private jets offer the perks of your own personal plane, available only when you need it. The biggest advantage? You will save a ton of time by not waiting on long lines at check-in and eliminating connecting flightsaltogether.Howdoesarrivingamere 5 to 15 minutes prior to departure sound? And those long security lines? Yes,youskipthose,too.Smallerprivateplanesarealsoabletoflyintosmallerairports, which may be closer to your

ultimate destination. This of course saves you additional time. In fact, aviation experts estimate you can save four and a half hours per flighteachtimeyou book a private charter plane. Charter jets offer several luxurious types of aircraft, depending on your destination, length of trip, and number of passengers. Plane varieties include small turbo prop planes and light jets all the way up to mid and heavy jets.Imagineabusinessflightduringwhich you and your associates can work in comfortable conference-style seating maximizingefficiencyintheair.Ifflyingfor pleasure, you’ll savor the catered cuisine that is nothing like standard airplane fare. And you’ll arrive at your destination refreshed after visiting the private restroom. Andfinally,youalsogettheadvantageof choosing your travel companions. No more chatty passengers disturbing you if you want to catch up on sleep, no more crying babies if you’re trying to work, and no more lines for a shared bathroom. You’re also allowed much more freedom on board the plane, since it’s your own personal chartered plane.

The cost for these perks? You can expect to pay somewhere between $3,000to$6,000perhourofflight, depending on the class of airplane selected.So-called“emptyleg” flightsareonewaytocutdownon yourexpenses.Sinceapproximately 40 percent of all private charter return tripflightsflywithnopassengersinthecabin,savvyflierscanbookthesefaresat up to 50 percent off regular rates. Sonexttimeyou’relookingtosplurge a bit, consider whisking your sweetie off for a romantic getaway in Las Vegas or flyingyourextendedclanofftoafamilyreunion in Aspen, all in your own private jet. It will be the trip of a lifetime... and may be the beginning of a new way to travel. Wheels up, anyone?

During the summer months it might be time to take a hard look at your cooling system and determine if you could savesignificantmoneybyupgradingorreplacingit. Heatingandcoolingisthebiggestenergyuserinmosthomes, accounting for more than 40 percent of a home’s energy bills. Agoodfirststepistohaveanenergyassessmentdoneonyourhomebyanenergyefficiencyprofessional.Theassessment can range from a simple walk-through up to a comprehensive audit that includes blower-door tests that pressurize the house so energy leaks can be detected and duct-blaster tests to test for integrity of the duct system. When looking for an auditor, look for someone with a HomeEnergyRatingSystem(HERS)rating.Yourlocalutilitycompany may subsidize the cost of the audit. Onceyoumakeyourhomemoreenergyefficientwithwell-sealed ductwork and adequate insulation, a properly programmed thermostat is another way to save money on heating and cooling costs. Programmable thermostats let

you automatically reduce your energy usage when you are out of the house by adjusting the temperature so that your cooling system will run less while you are away. IfyourHVACsystemismorethan10yearsold,replacingthe old system may be the way to go. A new system could better heat or cool your home making you more comfortable and saving you money in the long run. ByinvestinginthehighestenergyratedHVACsystempossible now, you are hedging your bets against higher energy costs in the future.

Theefficiencyofcentralaircondition-ing systems is rated by a SeasonalEnergyEfficiencyRatio(SEER).Youcanthinkofitasmilespergallon,thehighertheSEER,the lower the utility bill. As of January

2006,theminimumallowableefficiencyfornewaircon-ditionersis13-SEER.Systemsmanufacturedtodayrangefrom13to24-SEER.Airconditionersratedcloserto24-SEERcan cost half as much to run as those with the minimum

limit. Look for models with the EnergyStar rating because thosemodelsareabout10to15percentmoreefficientthanstandardmodels.SeekaqualifiedHVACprofessionalto do a load calculation to properly size your system. YourHVACsystemisabiginvestment.Bydoingalittleresearch and considering these factors, your wallet will thank you in the long run.

QUINOASALADINGREDIENTS:2 c cooked quinoa1/2 c cooked beets large dice1/2 c sugar snap peas bias cut into 1/4’s1/2 c pomegranate seeds1/2csweetgarlicdressing(recipefollows)4 tbsp crumbled feta cheese to top salads4 leaves butter leaf lettuceSaltandpeppertotaste

SWEETGARLICDRESSINGINGREDIENTS:1/2 c apple cider vinegar1/2 c vegetable oil1/2 c sugar4 garlic cloves 1/4 red onion1 tsp salt1 tsp pepper1 tsp Worcestershire

SWEETGARLICDRESSINGDIRECTIONS:Mix together the oil, vinegar and sugar. Pour a small amount of the liquid in a blender with the salt, pepper, Worcestershire, garlic,andredonion.Pureeuntilsmooth.Streamintheremaining liquid with the blender running, turn off and adjust the seasonings as need.

Yield: 2 Cups

QUINOASALADDIRECTIONS:In a large mixing bowl combine the cooked quinoa, beets; sugarsnappeas,andpomegranateseeds.Seasontheseitemslightly with salt and pepper, and then add the sweet garlic dressing and toss to combine.

Toplate:Placealeafofbutterlettuceineachofthe4bowlsand divide the quinoa salad evenly amongst the 4 bowls. Top each salad with a tablespoon of crumbled feta cheese.

Servings: 4

Peter PanArizona Broadway Theatre | July 11-August 17623.776.8400 | AZBroadway.org“Secondstartotheright,andstraightontillmorning!”Known by many from the 1953 Disney movie, Peter Pantellsthestoryofthemischievousboywhocanfly,who never ages, and who spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the enchanting isles of Neverland as the undisputed leader of the Lost Boys. This summer, audiences are invited to sprinkle a little pixie dust and join Peter, Wendy, Michael, John and Tinker Bell on a magical adventure as they battle alligatorsandthenotoriousCaptainHookinArizonaBroadwayTheatre’shigh-flyingandfancifulspectacle!

KierlandCommonsSummerConcertKierland Commons | July 19480.348.1577 | KierlandCommons.comEnjoythiscomplimentaryconcertinCenterPlazafrom7-9p.m.ChuckE.Babywillbeplayingclassicrockfavorites.ChuckE.BabyandtheAll-starswerevotedas“Top10Finalist|BestOf”inthelocalbandcategoryforAZCentralBest2013Reader’sChoiceAwardsfor the 5th consecutive year.

Dr. JohnTalkingStickResort|August8480.850.7734|TalkingStickResort.comDr. John is an ambassador to all things New Orleans. The man known as the Night Tripper will bring his life-honedsoundtotheShowroomatTalkingStickResort.Knownforsongslike“RightPlaceWrongTime”and“DowninNewOrleans,”Dr.John’smusicalfootprinthasspannedoverfivedecades.HehaswonsixGrammyAwardsandwasinductedintotheRockandRollHallofFamebysingerJohnLegendinMarch2011.

AnthemSprintTriathlonAnthem Community Center | August 23623.330.0913|4PeaksRacing.comThis reverse order sprint triathlon will kick-off your fall seasonwithabang!TheAnthemSprintTriathlon,hostedin conjunction with Team Anthem Multisport Club, is held in a great location and on a fantastic course. Consisting of a 5km run, a fast 20km bike course and a 400mswimtothefinish,TheAnthemSprintTriathlonis a great way to start your fall racing season.

GhostTownsofArizona:PhotographyofKurtWennerPuebloGrandeMuseum|throughAugust30602.495.0901 | Phoenix.govThis exhibit features over 40 photographs of Arizona ghost towns, taken by Kurt Wenner between 1996 and 2006. Though many of the places and structures in the images no longer survive, this exhibit strives to tell the story that not all history is written by people who liveinbigcities.Peoplefindold,abandonedplacesfascinating, and certainly full of questions. Why was this town built? Who lived here? Why did they leave?

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QUINOA SALAD WITH ROASTED BEETS

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