Here are the results for September 2011 for Scottsdale AZ home sales. The purpose of this report is to look at sales of single family homes on a month-over-month basis over the last 12 months. The data in this report has been separated into three categories – Scottsdale homes currently for sale, pending Scottsdale home sales […]
Desert Animals of Scottsdale AZ: The Javelina
The Desert Animals of Scottsdale, Arizona – The Javelina This little (or not so little) guy is a common sight in the Sonoran Desert. He is a Javelina and javelinas make Scottsdale, Arizona and the surrounding areas their home. Many people think that the animal above is a kind of wild boar or pig, descended […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale AZ: Pita Jungle
Pita Jungle is a local chain that serves some of the best food in the area, with a healthy twist. They have locations all over the state of Arizona, including Scottsdale locations at Scottsdale Fashion Square and Scottsdale Road and Shea Boulevard. They also now have a few locations in California as well. I was […]
Things To Do with Your Pets in Scottsdale AZ
Having a pet is often like having another member of your family and Scottsdale AZ is a very pet-friendly town with dog parks, miles of paths and trails (both paved and unpaved) and even some dining establishments with patios where you can dine with your dog. In the month of October 2011, there are two […]
The Town of Carefree Arizona – Some Facts and a Carefree Lifestyle
The Town of Carefree, Arizona is located just to the north of Scottsdale. It is a truly charming town that manages to be elegant and yet have a “wild west” feel all at the same time. Here are some facts about Carefree and the Carefree Lifestyle its residents enjoy so much: Carefree was originally designed […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale AZ: Firecreek Coffee Company
Just north and west of Scottsdale is a charming town called Cave Creek. The “main drag” in the town of Cave Creek is dotted with an eclectic mix of western, elegant, kitschy and sometimes humorously named stores and restaurants. (The Horny Toad? And the now defunct Satisfied Frog?) A relatively recent addition to the area […]
Things to Do in Scottsdale AZ – September and October 2011
There is always something fun going on in or around Scottsdale, Arizona since it has such great weather year-round. And, now that we are moving out of the heat of summer, things are starting to pick up. Here are just a few of the many events and happenings coming up over the next several weeks: […]
Scottsdale AZ Living: Butterfly Visiting a Mexican Bird of Paradise Plant
If you are a resident of Scottsdale, Arizona or are even just visiting, you have most likely seen this beautiful plant in someone’s yard and wondered what it was. This particular plant is called a Mexican Bird of Paradise and it is one of my favorites. The super bright red, yellow and orange colors of […]