There seems to be some concern that the 2020 economic downturn will lead to another foreclosure crisis like the one we experienced after the housing crash a little over a decade ago. However, there’s one major difference this time: a robust forbearance program. During the housing crash of 2006-2008, many felt homeowners should be forced to […]
Protecting Scottsdale’s Saguaros During Development
Saguaros in Scottsdale and Their Protection When people think of Arizona, the iconic Saguaro cactus often comes to mind. The Saguaro cactus, known more formally as Carnegiea gigantea, was named for Andrew Carnegie. Did you know that they only grow in the Sonoran Desert and nowhere else? Their habitat can be found in Arizona and down […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale – Luci’s at the Orchard
– Luci’s at the Orchard in Phoenix – Just when you think you know every really great restaurant around town – you get surprised. A friend picked me up from the airport and we drove over to the area around Camelback Road and 12th Street. (So it is not actually in Scottsdale, but it is […]
Scottsdale Public Art and the Scottsdale Firehouse in Troon
– Scottsdale Public Art in Troon – One of the most interesting and beautiful aspects of Scottsdale, Arizona is the public art one sees all over the city. Keep in mind that Scottsdale is 31.3 miles from the north to the south and 11.8 miles wide. And Scottsdale Public Art has placed artwork from the top […]
New Cave Creek Community: The Villas at Rancho Paloma
– The Villas at Rancho Paloma in Cave Creek – I always like to stay up to date on new communities being built in the Cave Creek/North Scottsdale area. Recently, I had the chance to stop in at The Villas at Rancho Paloma, a new KB Home development on the corner of Cave Creek Road […]
Discover Desert Mountain – Scottsdale’s Golf Mecca
– Discover Scottsdale’s Desert Mountain Community – Great news from Desert Mountain in North Scottsdale, Arizona. The Board and members have initiated a brand new program focused on giving you a chance to Discover Desert Mountain with a 12-month special membership for golf or clubhouse. The new initiative is to encourage people to come up […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale: Vincent on Camelback
– Arizona Restaurant Week and Vincent on Camelback – I always look forward to Arizona Restaurant Week as many of the top restaurants in town participate with a set menu to showcase their favorite entrees, or to present a new and exciting entrée or dessert. This year I went to Vincent on Camelback with some […]
Scottsdale Old Town Art Walk Celebrates 40 Years
– The ArtWalk in Downtown Scottsdale Turns 40 – On October 23rd, the Scottsdale Gallery Association celebrated the 40th Anniversary of its very popular Thursday night Art Walk in Old Town Scottsdale. The evening’s festivities began with the Coronado Dons Marching Band and Flag Bearers from the Scottsdale School District who led a parade through […]
