grayhawk issue #4 october/november 2013
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scottsdale
real estate newsGRAYHAWK855.405.5325 Issue 4 u October / November 2013
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P6-7......Student SpotlightP10 .......Insurance CheckupP12-13..Community
CalendarP14-15..Business SpotlightP18 .......Improving Financial
HealthP19.......Dine Around the
CommunityP20 .......Halloween in
ScottsdaleP21 .......Entertainment
ReviewP22 .......Grayhawk
Community Update
Andrew Bloom has been successfully selling realestate in North Scottsdale for nearly twenty years.He believes that his consistency has allowed him tomodel to his children the value of commitment andhard work. On St. Patrick’s Day in 1991, he marriedhis college sweetheart, Babs. Together, they haveraised their four children in the same home inScottsdale for 15 years, with no desire to moveanytime soon!
After graduating from Arizona State University,Andrew turned to his second love, becoming asecond generation Realtor. Andrew has true loveand passion for selling real estate. In addition to hisenthusiasm for selling real estate, Andrew enjoysboating, traveling, scuba diving, hiking and hockey.Andrew is a Coyotes season ticket holder and twoof his children are competitive hockey players whilehis other two are marching band members.
Andrew’s clients know they candepend on his dedication and rely onhis experience to achieve their goalsand to protect their financialinterest. Andrew was ranked#3 Residential Real EstateAgent in by The PhoenixBusiness Journal.
As original homeowners in Grayhawk, David andhis family are very familiar with all aspects of thisunique community including the parks, trails,schools, and all the activities offered. All of thosethings lead them to want to live the “Grayhawklifestyle” not only to be a part of, but also to serveand give back to the community that they enjoyand love so much. David has served on theGrayhawk Homeowners Advisory Board and is the2013 Community Chairman. Along with selling over500 homes in Grayhawk and sponsoring many ofthe community events, he continues to be an avidparticipant and community resource. Nobodyknows or can sell Grayhawk like David andAndrew!David Van Omen and Andrew Bloom teamed up in 2000 and have both achieved the highestawards available at RE/MAX, both the Platinum andChairman’s club awards. “We love our jobs. It’s
rewarding to help people realize theirdreams and protect the integrity of one oftheir largest assets. We understand
economics and know what it’s like tosell when interest rates are bothhigh and low. Providing thehighest level of customerservice has been our team’skey to success. We are
committed to Grayhawk residentsbecause “Your home is our home”.
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21803 N. Scottsdale Rd. #100Scottsdale, Arizona 85255Phone - 1.855.405.5325Fax - 480.850.5005
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Andrew Bloom & David Van Omen
editor
Kyle [email protected]
contributing
writers
David Van Omen ~RE/MAX Excalibur
Andrew Bloom ~RE/MAX Excalibur
Rob Loewen ~Farm Bureau Insurance
Sarah Green ~Security Title Agency
Bryan Nuorala ~Academy Mortgage Corp.
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Scottsdale Real Estate News is YOURhyperlocal magazine. For any and allinformation about your community,your life and all the items that areimportant to you along with MarketUpdates from Bloom/Van Omen & Associates.
If you ever have any events for thelocal community or would like to become one of our community contributers please email our editorKyle Jacobs by the lst of the monthprior to the month of publication.
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ROB LOEWEN
FARM BUREAU INSURANCERob is a Multi-line licensed Property, Casualty, Life, andHealth Insurance agent. He hasbeen in the North ScottsdaleArea for the last 5 years. Located in the Airpark near Hayden and Raintree, and willlikely move his office into theGrayhawk shopping center in thenext year. Some of the licensesand designations Rob has carriedover the last 20 years make himmore than qualified to take careof clients from a business owneror homeowner perspective. AsRob says “If you can build it, fix it,break it, buy it, sell it, or haul it,I’ve done it,” and he has.
Scottsdale Real Estate News October / November 2013
SARAH GREEN
SECURITY TITLE AGENCYSarah began her career in theTitle industry in January of 2005.She is Security Title Agency's Scottsdale Business DevelopmentRepresentative offering value-added services to REALTORS(r)and mortgage professionals togrow their business through education and marketing services.Her dedication to delivering onher commitments, her ambition,discipline and hard work haveallowed her to become a leaderin business development. She enjoys volunteering within the localReal Estate community and re-sides in Scottsdale with her husband and 2 year old son, Jack.
BRYAN NUORALA
ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP.Bryan is a Senior Mortgage Consultant who has served localcustomers in Arizona for over 15years. He understands that eachborrower is unique and that makingsound financial choices is critical.By offering a variety of products tomeet your needs, Bryan willfocus on securing your mortgagein the most straightforward andtimely way possible. Workingdiligently with you to achievethis, Academy Mortgage provides “One-stop-shopping” –processing, underwriting, docdrawing and funding under oneroof. We simply get loans donequickly and efficiently!
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bloom/van omen recent grayhawk transactions
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$1,070,000 7790 E Fledgling Dr 4,660 / 4 / 3.5
$947,000 20166 N 85th Pl 3,414 / 4 / 3.5
$937,000 20110 N 85th Pl 3,501 / 4 / 4
$830,000 8108 E Windwood Ln 3,209 / 3 / 3.5
$823,000 21354 N 78th St 3,738 / 4 / 2.5
$775,000 8164 E Windwood Ln 3,421 / 4 / 3.5
$730,000 21235 N 80th Way 3,232 / 3 / 3.5
$719,900 7527 E Nestling Way 3,705 / 5 / 4
$703,250 7970 E Wingspan Way 3,139 / 3 / 3
$685,000 19951 N 83rd Pl 2,473 / 3 / 2.5
$625,000 8249 E Hoverland Rd 2,612 / 2 / 2.5
$605,000 8423 E Havasupai Dr 2,423 / 3 / 2.5
$589,900 20859 N 79th Way 2,242 / 3 / 2.5
$580,000 8426 E Windrunner Dr 2,423 / 3 / 2.5
$580,000 7436 E Quill Ln 2,806 / 4 / 2.5
$575,000 21481 N 77th Pl 2,612 / 3 / 2.5
$575,000 7699 E Fledgling Dr 2,616 / 2 / 2.5
$485,000 7734 E Tailspin Ln 2,440 / 4 / 2.5
$395,000 7236 E Whistling Wind Way 1,957 / 3 / 2
$360,000 20802 N Grayhawk 1119 Dr 2,267 / 3 / 2.5
$253,000 19475 N Grayhawk 2126 Dr 1,275 / 2 / 2
RECENT GRAYHAWK HOME SALES
List Price Address SqFt / Bed / Bath
All information should be verified by the recipient & none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLS, Bloom/Van Omen &Associates or RE/MAX Excalibur. Data is subject to change and correction. Please verify all data against public records.
Scottsdale Real Estate News October / November 2013
19700 N. 76th St. 20273BR / 2.5BA 2,267 Square FeetThrough private courtyard to lovely foyerand into beautiful great room. This hasbeen a 2nd home and rarely used. Up-graded carpeting and light colored tilewith marble diamond shaped inserts.Granite slab counter tops, maple cabinets,smooth cook top, built-in oven,microwave and gas fireplace with customsurround.
20474 N 78th Way3BR / 2BA 1,634 Square Feet
Beautiful neutral and sparkling cleanhome with lush views of the McDowellMtns and directly across from theGreenbelt. Bright open Acacia modelfeatures eat in Kitchen and breakfast bar.Great room floorplan overlooks sparklingpool and meticulously manicured yard &small veggie garden.
20802 N Grayhawk Dr 10273BR / 3.5BA 2,185 Square FeetImmaculate and Stunning! This turn-keyexecutive home is for the MOSTdiscriminating buyer! Tuscan style &ambiance NO EXPENSE SPARED fromfloor to ceiling! Remote duettes &cornice boards. Seperate master down &SO MUCH MORE!
8447 E Havasupai Dr3BR / 3BA 2,423 Square Feet
Well appointed home with manyupgraded features. Great private pool.Guard-gated entry in Monterey HomesSubdivision which is located in aprestigious golf community ofGrayhawk.
19951 N 83rd Place3BR / 2.5BA 2,473 Square FeetGrayhawk Guard Gated TW Lewis Homeon the highly ranked #7 Fairway of theTalon golf course at Grayhawk.breathtaking views of the nearbyMcDowell Mountains from this East facingbackyard. The setting of this home is amust see. Live the Grayhawk Lifestyle!
$685,000
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FEATURED PROPERTY #17572 E Buteo Dr
5BR / 3BA 3,705 Square FeetHere is North Scottsdale's Best Family Community,Grayhawk, as well as its Best Model-The TALAVERA.Great private setting with only single level homesadjoining. Soaring Ceilings!! FIVE bedrooms plus agame/media room and a very spacious loft. Three and 1/2car garage. Same owner for 13 years has spent over$84,000 in updates and upgrades! See document tab fordetailed list. Perhaps the biggest kitchen you will everown is recently updated with Stainless Steel Appliances,Double Ovens and beautiful Granite Slab Countertopswith custom tile backsplash! Master Bath completelyredone as well. Newer Trane a/c units and air cleaningsystem in 2010. 13 Acre Park 2 blocks away! Move in andenjoy this special home!
$650,000
FEATURED PROPERTY #220616 N 74th St
4BR / 2.5BA 2,806 Square FeetFabulous Coventry LaPalma totally upgraded to perfectionincluding the finest of finishes; rich wood floors that adjoinpolished travertine creating a sophisticated background andblend with dark wood cabinetry and granite countertops.Dream Chef's kitchen is stunning!Spacious master includes acomfortable seating area, along with vessel sinks & a jettedtub in the bath area. Plantation shutters & Hunter Douglasdesigner window treatments dress the windows t/out. Theexterior of the home was painted in 2013 and 2 energyefficient AC units controlled by a touch screen panel wereinstalled in 2010. A commercial grade misting system isfound in the back yard along w/stamped concrete on theback patio that leads to a pebbletec pool that wasresurfaced
$600,000
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$319,000
8448 E Diamond Rim Dr4BR / 2.5BA 2,729 Square FeetThis privately situated Monterey homebehind the Talon guard gate is a 4bedroom split plan, backing to open space,and in close proximity to the communitypool. This stylish property boasts granitecounter tops, S/S appliances and lots ofstorage in the kitchen. Handsome slatefloors prevail, along with upgraded carpet. All of this is in close proximity to the bestN. Scottsdale has to offer!
8448 E Wingtip Way3BR / 3BA 2,319 Square Feet
TW Lewis quality and design features.Ideal set up with 3 split bedrooms and 3full bathrooms. Spacious rooms withsoaring ceilings and plantation shutters,art niches and tiled floors. Most populargreatroom floorplan features gasfireplace with remote, built inentertainment center, plush carpets anda wall of picture windows. Invitingkitchen with center island.
19700 N 76 St 20683BR / 2BA 1,729 Square Feet
Just Reduced: Immaculate and Quietlocation with views of the pool anddesert belt. No other buildings to look atfrom this premium location. Great roomlayout out with formal dining area, privatebalcony and an abundance of windows.Granite slab c-tops in the kitchen, lots ofcabinets and counters space. Refrigeratoris included. 3rd bedroom is built out as anoffice.
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Samantha Metzl is 14 yrs old and is aGrayhawk resident. She has a brotherDerick that is a Junior at The “U of A”down in Tucson, and a sister JamieNoelle that is a junior at Pinnacle High.Sam was born in Chicago and moved tothe desert when she was 6 yrs old. Shelived in Henderson, Nv. For 3 years andthen moved to Scottsdale in 2008where she attended Pinnacle PeakElementary School, “the world’s greatestschool”. Sam’s junior high was Mountain
Trail middle school and she just started her freshman year atPinnacle High school. Sam also has a Yellow Lab named copperwho is a great dog and boy does Sam love him. She makes sure togive him a lot of love and attention in the evening since copperspends much of his day home alone.
Samantha has many interests which include sports like softball,and kickball, she enjoys hiking and fishing, and she is very artistic.Sam loves going to the movies and Hanging out with her friends.Sam is an excellent drawer and spends quality time coming upwith some very interesting drawings. When Sam was muchyounger she would disappear for hours and emerge from herroom with books she made from start to finish including the text,illustrations, and binding. Samantha plays softball for “ScottsdaleMiss Softball” for 5 years now and she plays most infield positionsbut she enjoys pitching the most. Sam has become a pretty solidpitcher and she gets calls from club teams from time to time tofill in for them as a pitcher. She recently pitched in a tournamentin Pine top for the Scorpions which was really fun. She has alsoplayed for the Mountain trail middle school team. Samantha is
looking forward to Pinnacle High softballtryouts early in 2014.
Samantha’s mom was born in the Philippinesand her strong family heritage is evident inSam. She’s a perfectionist. When she doessomething, she doesn’t stop till it’s done right.She’s also a prominent shopper like her mom.
If Sam’s not on the ball field, she’s probably at Desert ridge or PVor fashion square shopping. It’s in her blood and boy is she goodat shopping!
Sam’s favorite foods are sushi and many Filipino foods like pancit,egg rolls, and siopao. She also digs burritos and pizza and of courseIce Cream. Sam likes to go with her friends on school half days toPei Wei, the Yogurt Bar, and Tart and Toppings in the fry’s plaza atGRAYHAWK.Samantha was reallyexcited whenPortillos opened arestaurant inScottsdale. Whenever we go hometo Chicago to visit,portillos is a mustvisit many timesover. Now withPortillos inScottsdale, Sam misses Chicago alittle less.
Sam has a big extended familywith lots of cousins, aunts anduncles, and she has recentlybecame and auntie twice. She hasa new niece in Chicago and one in Oceanside, California, both inthe last year. Sam is a good role model for all her younger familymembers. She is good at sports, is an excellent student, and reallygets the attention of the little ones. When she was just in Chicagofor the summer she was a mentor at her Vacation bible school atour old church. She took care and helped outwith over 70 youngsters who just love Sam.
Samantha Metzl’s future is Bright. She knowsit takes hard work and perseverance to getwhere you want to go but she is willing to dowhat it takes. Look for her around town andon the softball field.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHTIn order to nominate an exceptional student
please email your nomination to [email protected]
Scottsdale Real Estate News October / November 2013
HELP SUPPORT A GRAYHAWK FAMILYTaylor Souza, a local Grayhawk resident, was diagnosed with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia)when she was 3 years old. Due to amazing doctors and Taylor's fighting spirit, Taylor has beenin remission since February 2010.
TEAM TAYLOR is at it again. They are walking in the annual LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK forthe Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. TEAM TAYLOR hopes to WIPE OUT LEUKEMIA!!!
Please take a moment and consider donating to TEAM TAYLOR. Nodonation is too smalland every penny counts. Donate: http://pages.Lightthenight.org/az/Phoenix13/TEAMTAYLOR
Born in Iowa, Tye Kassen movedto Scottsdale with his parents in2008 when he was 6 years-oldand began attending GrayhawkElementary School. Today, Tye is12 years-old and is currently insixth grade at Grayhawk. Tye,like most kids his age, enjoysplaying basketball and football.He loves riding dirt bikes andplaying PS3, and he can recite thespecs of almost any sports car
or supercar. Unlike kids his age however, Tye is 5’ 11”, weighs190 pounds, wears a men’s size 14 shoe, and is a competitivepowerlifter.
Weight lifting is not new to Tye. His parents both compete inthe world of weights; his mother competes in bodybuildingand his father is a competitive powerlifter. So, the lifestyle iscertainly familiar to him. However, in June 2012 at age 11, Tyeattended a WABDL (World Association of Bench Pressers andDead Lifters) powerlifting meet in Phoenix, Arizona, where hewatched his father compete in bench press. Tye watched asboys as young as 12 and 13 also competed. It was then thathe decided he would compete the following year. He wasdetermined to not only win his class, but he also wanted toset an Arizona state record.
Tye began training with his father who taught him the basicsof bench press, how to stabilize the bar above him, and propertechnique. Tye’s father also showed himbodyweight exercises like pushups, situps and dipsthat would help his bench press. Tye wasimmediately able to bench 85 pounds. He thenbegan training with his father’s coach, Reid Solar,and other teammates and studied material writtenby elite powerlifters. He had a goal and wasdetermined to achieve it!
On June 8, 2013, one week after his 12th birthday,Tye competed in his firstpowerlifting meet. He wasnervous at first, but he had putin the work and his coach wascertain he would reach his goal.His first attempt at 93.2 pounds
was a successful lift and an Arizona state record. His next liftat 99.0 pounds was also successful and another Arizona staterecord. His third lift of 104.5 pounds was successful as well,but the lift was disqualified on a technicality; Tye hadinadvertently adjusted his grip on the bar, which is not allowedafter lift-off.Tye had onelift remainingand only onemore shot athis goal ofexceeding100 pounds.For his finallift, he againattempted104.5pounds. Focused and determined to win, he successfullypressed his final lift, setting a new (and current) Arizona staterecord, and he qualified for the WABDL World Finals.
Tye continues to train with his father and team at Gold’s Gymin North Scottsdale and keeps getting stronger. Today he islifting 145 pounds for multiple reps. On November 10, 2013,Tye will compete in Reno, Nevada at the WABDL World Finalswhere he is expected to break not only his own Arizona staterecord, but he is also expected to set a new WORLDRECORD in bench press! We wish him the best at the WorldFinals!
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please email your nomination to [email protected]
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$2,190,000 8030 E Whistling Wind Way 5,707 / 6 /7
$1,099,000 20152 N 85th Pl 3,283 / 3 / 3.5
$875,000 7981 E Wingspan Way 3,232 / 3 / 3.5
$849,900 7655 E Wing Shadow Rd 4,461 / 5 / 3.5
$849,900 7782 E Fledgling Dr 3,738 / 4 / 2.5
$805,000 8476 E Gilded Perch Dr 2,977 / 3 / 3.5
$750,000 7670 E Rose Garden Ln 4,461 / 5 / 4.5
$750,000 8554 E Angel Spirit Dr 2,750 / 3 / 3.5
$749,900 7572 E Buteo Dr 3,705 / 5 / 3
$749,000 7621 E Rose Garden Ln 4,461 / 5 / 3.5
$729,000 7766 E Fledgling Dr 3,184 / 3 / 2.5
$725,000 19478 N 84th St 2,544 / 3 / 3
$719,900 7566 E Nestling Way 3,705 / 5 / 3
$714,900 7621 E Phantom Way 3,705 / 5 / 2.5
$699,000 8297 E Buteo Dr 2,704 / 3 / 2.5
$698,000 7472 E Thunderhawk Rd 3,705 / 4 / 2.5
$690,000 7612 E Tailfeather Dr 3,489 / 4 / 2.5
$688,000 8282 E Tailspin Ln 2,473 / 3 / 2.5
$650,000 20616 N 74th St 2,806 / 4 / 2.5
$600,000 8448 E Diamond Rim Dr 2,729 / 4 / 2.5
$579,000 7832 E Tailspin Ln 2,440 / 4 / 2.5
$575,000 20728 N 74th St 2,499 / 3 / 2
$575,000 7239 E Tailfeather Dr 1137 3,039 / 4 / 3.5
$550,000 20802 N Grayhawk Dr 2,445 / 3 / 3.5
$542,900 20226 N 76th Way 2,440 / 3 / 2.5
$519,800 7758 E Nestling Way 2,599 / 5 / 3
$499,999 7230 E Fledgling Dr 2,058 / 4 / 2
$495,000 7706 E Wingtip Way 2,319 / 3 / 3
$489,000 7244 E Whistling Wind Way 2,296 / 4 / 2
List Price Address SF / BR / BA
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$1,300,000 8351 E Tailfeather Dr 5,205 / 5 / 5
$745,000 20258 N 83rd Pl 3,103 / 3 / 2.5
$599,900 7344 E Wing Shadow Rd 2,635 / 4 / 3
$488,800 7323 E Wing Shadow Rd 2,080 / 3 / 2
$450,000 19550 N Grayhawk 1107 Dr 2,659 / 3 / 3.5
$425,000 7245 E Wingspan Way 2,075 / 3 / 2
$415,000 19550 N Grayhawk Dr 1110 2,652 / 3 / 3.5
$400,000 19550 N Grayhawk Dr 1057 1,837 / 2 / 2.5
$400,000 20802 N Grayhawk Dr 1027 2,185 / 3 / 3.5
$385,000 20802 N Grayhawk Dr 1044 2,161 / 3 / 2.5
$375,000 7256 E Overlook Dr 1,403 / 3 / 2
$359,900 7384 E Overlook Dr 1,873 / 3 / 2
List Price Address SF / BR / BA
All information should be verified by the recipient & none is guaranteed as accurateby ARMLS, Bloom/Van Omen & Associates or RE/MAX Excalibur. Data is subject tochange and correction. Please verify all data against public records.
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arizona and grayhawk community calenda
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ScottsdaleInternationalFilm Festival
Macdonald’sRanch
Pumpkin Patch
9th AnnualShopping
Extravaganza
Octoberfest
WorldFlowboarding
Championships
Arabian BreederFinals
Tour deScottsdale
Care CardWeek at
Scottsdale FashionSquare
ArtFestof
5th Avenue
Arizona Taco Festival
BalloonSpooktacular
Waterfront FineWine & Art
Festival
Fallfest
GrayhawkPumpkin Patch
HALLOWEEN
OCTOBER 1 Macdonald’sRanch PumpkinPatch
8:00 am - 5:00 pm26540 N. Scottsdale Rd.,Scottsdale, ArizonaADMISSION: $10 per child or adult (1year and younger FREE)Donate a can of food or non-perishable item to receive $1 off!
Admission includes: Hayrides, TrainRides, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Haymaze, Western Games and Panning forGold!
OCTOBER 4 SCOTTSDALEINTERNATIONALFILM FESTIVAL
Times Varywww.scottsdalefilmfestival.comHarkins Shea 14 TheatersScottsdale, ArizonaThe Scottsdale International FilmFestival’s mission is to be theundisputed Arizona leader in the useof film to foster a meaningfulunderstanding of the world’s cultures,lifestyles, religions, and ethnicities. Thevast majority of the internationalworks screened at the Festivalchampion stories of people who standtheir ground to make a difference andwho seek change for the better.
The Scottsdale International FilmFestival is the only event in thecommunity that specifically focuses onforeign films. Enjoy a full week of highquality artistic studio and independentreleases.
OCTOBER 5 9TH ANNUALSHOPPINGEXTRAVAGANZA
9:00 am - 8:00 pmOutlets at Anthem623-465-9500Harkins Shea 14 TheatersWe are holding our 8th annualShopping Extravaganza event on
Saturday, Oct. 5,2013. This limited-admission charity fundraising eventfeatures one-day-only offers a specialshopper lunch, wine, dessert bar andopportunities to win several fantasticraffle prizes.
OCTOBER 12 OCTOBERFEST
Gates open at 10:00AMSalt River Fields at Talking Stick7555 N. Pima RoadScottsdale, Arizona480-270-5000www.saltriverfields.com/events.aspxEnjoy one of the Valley’s biggestcelebrations of beer with activities forthe whole family, great food, live music, akid’s zone, interactive games and more.Enjoy new elements like theOctoberfest Arena of Entertainmentand win cash and prizes in areas like theOctoberfest Cornhole Tournament!Come thirsty and hungry with over 50different beverages, 12 differentsausages, soft pretzels and more foodthan you can imagine!
OCTOBER 26 GRAYHAWKPUMPKIN PATCH
11:00 am - 1:00 pmMonterey ParkRegistration and Fee;s apply.More information to come!Kids get all dressed up in their costumesand get to pick out their favoritepumpkin from our huge "patch". Theycan they decorate with any of our crazycraft supplies. Residents & their guestsalso enjoy pizza, pinatas and a bouncehouse. A perfect fall activity!http://www.grayhawkpto.com/grayhawk-community-events.html
OCTOBER 26 FALL FESTIVAL 2O13
5:00 pm - 10:00 pmSouth Eldorado Ball Field1909 N. Miller Rd, Scottsdale, ArizonaRegistration and Fee;s apply.Take a trip through the Haunted Forest,win candy at the game booths, enterinto one of the many competitions forcostumes and decorating pumpkins!End the evening with a bang by stayingfor our fireworks show!
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Fall for theArts Artist
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DiavoloDance Theater
Holiday thePolar Express
CanalConvergence
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American CupChampionshipArabian Horse
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SmallBusiness Saturday
Artfest ofScottsdale
ZoolightsPhoenix ZooTHANKSGIVING
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10:00 am - 4:00 pm7135 E. Camelback RoadScottsdale, Arizona602.314.0323www.artisanmarketsaz.comOn Sunday afternoons we also provideyou with an urban marketplace,complete with artisan foods, freshproduce, fine arts and crafts,entertainment, kids crafts and more. Sojoin us on Sundays from 10-4pm andbring the whole family. You can geteverything you need at thismarketplace to create that fabulousmeal, decorate your home, get thekiddos into the crafts and more!
NOVEMBER 7 FALL FOR THEARTS – ARTISTBOOKSIGNING
7:00 am - 9:00 pmLewAllen Galleries Scottsdale7036 E. Main StreetScottsdale, Arizona
480-970-3600www.lewallengalleries.comTom Palmore paints ultra-real portraitsof animals in oil and acrylic that offer aunique and often comical juxtapositionof technical literalism and surreal,imaginative context. The artist will be atLewAllen Galleries during the Fall forthe Arts ArtWalk on Thursday,November 7th, from 7-9 pm. A smallgroup of his work will be shown and hewill be signing his book, Earthlings: ThePaintings of Tom Palmore.
NOVEMBER 7 AMERICAN CUPCHAMPIONSHIPARABIAN HORSE SHOW
WestWorld of Scottsdale16601 N. Pima RoadScottsdale, Arizona480-515-1500The American Cup ChampionshipArabian Horse ShowSponsored by the: Arabian HorseAssociation of Arizona
NOVEMBER 16 HOLIDAY -12THANNUALTREELIGHTING
5:30 pm - 8:30 pmOutlets at Anthem4250 W. Anthem WayPhoenix, ArizonaThe Outlets at Anthem, known formaking the holidays grand byshowcasing the nation’s tallest fresh-cutChristmas tree has done it again with a110-foot tall white fir. The tree is thecenter of the Outlets at Anthem’s well-known holiday events and attractsvisitors from across the nation. Thecenter hosts a spectacular tree-lightingevent featuring a variety ofentertainment for the entire family. Pastperformers have included stars likePhillip Phillips, Michelle Branch andRoshon Fegan. This year’s 12th annualtree lighting event will be held Saturday,Nov. 16 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at thepopular outlet shopping center in northPhoenix. Don’t forget to visit and take apicture with Santa in his two roomcottage every day from November 23 –Dec 24 and tell him you were good.Outlets at Anthem is located 15 minutesnorth of the Loop 101 off Interstate 17at the Anthem Way exit 229.
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Welcome to the end of summer, and thebeginning of our wonderful cool season.
I have been getting feedback from some of our readers who enjoy both thehumor and content of my Spotlight on Business section. Thank you for thesupport and keep the feedback coming. RL
This months article is due in large to a request that came to me from one ofour clients who is also a reader of the publication, “Rob, I like the article youdid on the barber and others, but give me some options in the future.”
The future is here, I give you Brannon Waldman Dental Group. I know whatyou’re thinking, “another dentist?” Yes, another dentist. I realize that the way Iwrite almost feels like an endorsement, and it is. This is the Dental groupthat most of my Partners (PUBLISHERS) in the newsletter use, and I have heardnothing but how wonderful they are, so if you have to have somebody’s fingerstouching your teeth, it should be somebody wonderful.
“Just take a quick look at the back cover of this newsletter and you will seethe result of the work these guys can do. You don’t think Andrew Bloom wouldsmile that big if he had bad teeth do you? Check these guys out!!!!
Dr. Owen Waldman graduated from Arizona State, receivinghis B.S. in clinical nutrition, in 1991. With no dental schoolsin Arizona at the time, he went back east to Tufts UniversitySchool of Dental Medicine, in Boston, where he receivedhis Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1995. A native
New Yorker, Dr. Owen went into private practice in New York state in 1995 andquickly established himself as one of the top dentists in Orange County, NewYork. Soon thereafter, he built his former practice, Dolson Avenue Dental, P.C.,into the premier practice in Middletown, NY. However, Dr. Owen always longedto move back to the sunshine and pleasant way of life that the Valley of theSun has to offer, so, in 2005, he sold his practice to his associate, packed up
the family and decided to open Dr. Owen Waldman, in a place that healways felt was home.
Dr. Owen is a member of the ADA, AGD, AACD, ICOI, AzDA, and was namedone of the top dentists by the Consumers' Research Council of America.Always up to date on what are the latest techniques and materials indentistry, Dr. Owen provides QUALITY care in an EFFICIENT manner. He isknown for putting patients at ease, with an easy going chairside mannerand the ability to listen to his patients and talking to them,... NOT at ordown to them.
When Dr. Owen is not at the office, he enjoys family time with his wifeCori and their four beautiful children, West,Cali and twins Briggs and Ellie.Dr. Owen is an avid sports fan of the NY Yankees, NY Giants and thePhoenix Suns, as well as all ASU athletic teams. He's an active person whoenjoys recreational activities such as golf, skiing, basketball, hiking andmost outdoor exercise in general with his friends and family
Mark D. Brannon D.D.S Dr. Brannon was born andraised in beautiful Arizona and has dedicated his lifeto making the smiles of his home state healthy andbeautiful. Dr. Brannon completed his undergraduatedegree from Arizona State University in 1977 and his
Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the Baylor College of Dentistry in1980. After opening his first private practice in 1981 in Phoenix, herapidly became one of the most sought after dental medical professionalsin the Southwest. Dr. Brannon, believing in excellence without exceptions,has continued to learn and implement the latest advancements inprocedures, technology and dentistry by attending courses and seminarson implant dentistry, periodontal therapy, TMD therapy, and sedationdentistry, as well as being well-informed and up to date on current dentalresearch, scientific findings, and breakthroughs. Dr. Brannon's integrity andknowledge of dentistry, paired with the wisdom that comes from workingwith people's teeth for over 28 years, not only makes him a good doctor,but also makes him the person you can trust your smile to. When he'snot working, Dr. Brannon loves to spend time with his wonderful wife of26 years, Cindy, his children - Tiffany, recent graduate of PepperdineUniversity, Brittany, a Broadcast News major at Pepperdine University, andhis son, Brian, a current student at Brophy College Preparatory. Dr. “B,”as people refer to him, also loves his two hilarious dogs, Trinket and Sushi,and is a talented race car driver. With Dr. Brannon, you know that thereare no hidden agendas or uncertainties but rather the assurance ofexperience, proven competency, wisdom and honesty. His motto is “Dentistrythat performs!” - and perform it does.
Jeff W Bowman DMD. Dr. Bowman was born inNorthern California and raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho.Following graduation from Brigham Young University,he attended Oregon Health Sciences University, Schoolof Dentistry in Portland, Oregon through 1994. After
Dental school, Jeff spent a year long fellowship in Flagstaff, Arizona wherehe fell in love with the desert southwest. Following his fellowship, Dr.Bowman went into private practice for 15 years near Jackson Hole,Wyoming and after 15 brutal winters, he and his family moved to KailuaKona, on the Big Island of Hawaii. After two years, his son's asthma was
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Dr. Bowman believes in staying current and up to date on the many advancesand techniques that modern dentistry has to offer. Through regular continuingeducation and "hands-on" training he continues to enjoy learning and applyingthe latest in comprehensive dentistry. He has advanced training in cosmeticdentistry, full mouth reconstruction/occlusion, implants, Cerec CAD/CAM,Invisalign, and sedation dentistry.
Outside of the office, Dr. Bowman is married to his beautiful wife Janet of23 years, and together they have 5 wonderful, busy children: Candace, Haley,Bridger, Summer and Saige. His hobbies involve all things outdoors includinggolfing, fishing, scuba diving, camping, hiking and exercising. He also enjoysraising horses, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. He andhis family are excited to be an active part of the community and participatein the diverse experiences Arizona offers.
As your dentist, you can expect that Dr. Bowman's number one focus is onyou and your smile. You deserve the best in state of the art dentistry in acomfortable, friendly environment. He'll sit down with you and listen to whatyou want so that together you can come up with a customized dental careplan that will look good, feel good and last a long time. His motto is totreat his patients with dignity, respect, honesty and genuine care to ensurethe best dental visit possible.
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Here is something I (“FEARLESS”) DID NOT KNOW!!!
Sedation Dentistry is practiced here.
Sedation dentistry, as the name implies, is a technique used by a traineddentist to provide a relaxing and anxiety-free experience for people receivingdental treatment. A major benefit to the sedation technique is that peopleoften feel the procedure lasts only a few minutes when in fact, it might havetaken hours to perform. Most people rarely feel any discomfort after theprocedure.
Many people avoid visiting the dentist because of the common dental phobia.Avoiding regular dental treatment often results in neglect of oral health andappearance, up to and beyond the point when drastic measures becomenecessary. Sedation dentistry addresses this phobia, allowing people to undergodental work while avoiding this common apprehension. Additionally, sedationdentistry is such that complex dental procedures normally requiring numerousvisits can often be performed in just one or two sittings. Many dentists nowoffer sedation dentistry; however, the level of experience among dentists insedation dentistry varies.
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We have arranged for everyone in Grayhawk toreceive a FREE termite inspection from Michael Nealat Eco-Logic Pest control. Michael will be more thanhappy to come out and inspect your home fortermites and provide you with tips and tricks to helpkeep termites and other unwanted visitors away fromyour home. Please see the ad to the right forMichael’s contact information.
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Tart & Toppings is a family owned and operated “frozenyogurt treatery” located in the Basha’s shopping centeron Grayhawk Rd/Scottsdale Rd.
Tart & Toppings prides itself on being different from itscompetitors. Unlike most frozen yogurt shops, Tart &Toppings makes their yogurt fresh daily and naturallysweeten it with dehydrated fruit. They never use highfructose corn syrup and they add probiotics, b-vitaminsand antioxidants to their delicious yogurt. Their topping
bar is outrageous with unique items that will please anyappetite.
The variety of yogurt flavors and toppings are veryenticing. They even offer gluten-free and non-dairy optionsso there is truly something for everyone. On top ofdelicious yogurt and topping options to choose from, theyalso have mouthwatering hand-made cones that come infour different flavors- M&M cookie, salted pretzel, Oreocookie and chocolate chip. Tart & Toppings doesn’t onlyhave a frozen yogurt bar, they also offer healthy all naturalsmoothies with an assortment of flavors and supplements.
Tart & Toppings has a very family-friendly atmosphere.Each table has anoversized checkers ortic-tac-toe board so youcan play with your kidswhile you enjoy yourfrozen treat. In addition
to games, there is a giantchalkboard that covers the back wall of the restaurantthat kids love to draw on.
The owner of Tart and Toppings, Zach Gibbs is verypassionate about giving back to the Grayhawk community.Zach and his team frequently involve themselves incommunity events and fundraising for local schools andchurches. The Grayhawk community has been verygracious and welcomingto him and his businessand for that he isgrateful.
Overall, I was veryimpressed by thefresh, creamy and richflavors of the yogurt. I sampled many ofthe flavors including tart, banana, strawberry, pumpkin pieand dairy-free pineapple Dole whip. Every flavor I triedwas equally scrumptious. I highly recommend Tart &Toppings.
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Costumes, candy, andfinally, coolertemperatures! Thespookiest time of year isjust around the corner;so let the Halloweenparties begin! Start offthe fun by dressing upwith the kids andventuring off to trick-or-treat or getting together
with your friends to enjoy all the festivities Scottsdale has tooffer.
Old Town is known for its historic buildings as well as itsluxurious nightlife. If you’re 21 or older, on October 26th, HotelValley Ho is hosting its very own Haunted Hotel Ball. The sixtyyear-old hotel will transform into the eeriest event yet. They’llhave everything from costume contest prizes, hottest DJ’s tothe creepiest décor. The Haunted Hotel Ball sells out everyyear, so make sure to get your tickets(www.hotelvalleyho.com) starting Monday September 16thonline!
If spooky nightlife isn’t what you’re looking for this Halloween,then a family-fun event called Halloween Balloon Spooktacularis the place for you and your family! With over 20 hot airballoons and 1,700 pounds of candy, this is one party that won’tgo bad. October 25th from 5 to 10pm, all ages can enjoy thisHalloween bash at the Salt River Fields. Prices range from justten dollars to sixty, and tickets are available upon arrival as wellas at www.visitphoenix.com. Get your spook on and end thenight right with some sparkling fireworks!
If you’re looking for some priceless fun, Scottsdale’s 44thAnnual Fall Festival and Halloween Family Fun are both great,family-friendly options. The Annual Fall Festival is October 26thfrom 5-10p.m. at Eldorado Park. Each year, the festival has apumpkin carving contest as well as a costume contest fit forall ages. To volunteer for this event, check outwww.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/fallfest. Don’t miss out on thisyear’s chilling, fun tradition!
October 30th marks the day of The Halloween Family Funevent in the Scottsdale Civic Center Library. Take your littleones trick-or-treating starting at 6 p.m. and hurry in becausethe fun ends at 7 p.m. in the Storytime Room!
Last, but most definitely not least is Arizona’s most waitedupon event this time of year; the Scream Park! In previousyears, this event has created four different kinds of haunted
houses, featuring three-dimensional visions and people dressedto see just how jumpy you can get! Haunted attractions (notrecommended for children under 12) are $22, while $27 willget you an all-access pass to everything in the scary park.
Want to go, but a little too afraid? There’s an option for youto get in and get scared fast with a speed pass for only $10.Going online to www.azscreampark.com will get you $3 offyour entire purchase. Parking is $6, so bring a little extra cashfor your “getaway car.” The scream park is located right offPima Road and McKellips Road. You can scream your way toNovember with this event; starting October 4th, everyThursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday till November 2nd. Fromat 7 to Midnight each night besides Sundays, which are familynights, ending at 10 p.m. Visit the website for more information.
All in favor of a little fun and scare is what Halloween inScottsdale invites both local communities and tourists to join in on! Whether it is volunteering as a super hero passingout candy to all ages in all get-ups in the Civic Center, orchasing down scary seekers at the Scream Park, the town of Scottsdale offers it all. Check outwww.azcentral.com/thingstodo/specials/halloween for a list ofall the great events, price points, and tickets. Happy Halloween!
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Birthday parties, guys’ night out and special eventcelebrations are easier to plan in Scottsdale sinceOctane Raceway, www.octaneraceway.com opened inthe Pavilions at Talking Stick this summer. The premierkart racing venue is an expansive 65,000 square feetwith multiple entertainment areas, a Pro Shop, BilliardsRoom, arcade and private event spaces. Open to thepublic seven days a week, the facility specializes ingroup events with a staff of Event Coordinators tohandle every event detail.
The true adrenaline rush comes from the racetrack,as Octane is the only permanent indoor and outdoorracing experience in the country. The course takes youon a 1/3-mile adventure that begins indoors, windsthrough intense turns to a canopy covered outdoorsection,returninginside on high-speedstraightaways.The minimumheightrequirementto race is 54inches or four feet, six inches. Each electric kart hasfully adjustable pedals, seats and tilt steering wheels,so drivers of all sizes race in comfort. An addedemphasis on sustainability, the new electric kartsdeliver a high performance ride with zero emissions.
Particularly for group events, there are many after-raceactivities at Octane. The Segway Performance Courserequires a combination of balance and precision on
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GRAYhAwK COMMUNITY UPDATE
G rayhawk, without a doubt, is one of thedesired destination communities for anumber of reasons. Whether your enjoying
time with neighbors, relaxing at the Country Club, orspending quality time with your family and friends atone of the community pools, or taking a walk or ridinga bike amidst the lush greenbelts and 30+ miles oftrails… you understand that there is somethinguniquely different about Grayhawk. As realtors, wesee many “master planned communities”, however, noother subdivision has come close to mimicking thetrue feeling of what the “Grayhawk Community” hassuccessfully achieved. Grayhawk has something forevery age and all the diversity of activities that onecan just imagine! Get active and join the hiking club,
break a sweat and playtennis or basketball, learnsome new cookingtechniques with classestaught be Chef Geoff andmingle with neighborsover wine and greatfood! How about theBook Club, Ladies NightOut, Wine tasting , andeven Stargazing, Maybecards are more yourstyle… The list goes on
and on… clearly there is something for everyone!
Andrew and I fervently believe in the Grayhawk
Community, and forthat very reason, wehave made adedicated choiceyear after year to bethe #1 supportersof our greatcommunity! Westick to the moto, “The Community that playstogether, stays together”! Come out and supportPinnacle High School and take the family to enjoysome high caliber football on some Friday night!
We are passionate about continually makingGrayhawk the #1 Community of choice! Here aresome fun events coming up sponsored by Andrew andDavid.
Oct 20th - Food Truck Picnic: Find the foodcritic in you as you taste, explore, and expand yourtaste buds (and belts) while you explore the manyvarieties of foods for sampling… This is Van Omenfavorite – don’t miss this event!!
Oct 26th – Pumpkin Patch: Dress up in yourfavorite costumes and come celebrate with a fullday of pumpkin decorating and all things Fall! Oneof our biggest events all year and a treat for thewhole family! You can’t miss it!
Next issue: December 3rd - Hanukkah PartyDecember 12th - Holiday PartyDecember 5th - Santa Party
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Community Enhancement Fee• The Master Association collects ½ of 1% of the purchase price from either Buyer Master Association collects ½ of 1% of the purchase price from either Buyer
and/or Seller. and/or Seller.
•• Properties located in the Retreat (Guard Gated) have an additional 3/8 of 1% of theProperties located in the Retreat (Guard Gated) have an additional 3/8 of 1% of thepurchase price due from either the Buyer and/or the Seller. purchase price due from either the Buyer and/or the Seller.
There is a one-time exemption to these fees for any homeowner holding title prior to December 31, 1998.
In addition to the Community Enhancement Fee, additional fees include the Resale Disclosure and Lien Estoppel Fee of$350.00 (Crown Point Properties have an additional fee).
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