It is that wonderful time of year again when the Sonoran Desert, of which Scottsdale is a part of, begins to bloom. Wildflowers sprout up everywhere and all of the unassuming desert plants that have been quietly waiting all year, sprout the loveliest flowers in bright colors. When the colors contrast with Arizona’s bright blue sky, the […]
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New Friendly Golf Competition Coming this Summer to Forest Highlands Golf Club in Flagstaff
Over the last two years at the Forest Highlands Golf Club in Flagstaff, what started as impromptu Friday night golf event called the “Friday Night Skins Game” really increased in popularity. The setup of this game is teams of two players who play seven holes in an alternate shot format. It’s not unusual to see ten or twenty golfers (both men and women) on one […]
Forest Highlands Golf Courses in Flagstaff – Ready to Play?
Drew Annan, Forest Highlands’ golf course supervisor for many years, just sent out his annual report to the members on what to expect for Opening Day on April 29th, 2011. We typically have very rough playing areas for a time as the courses take a real beating during the winter months, especially the Canyon Course. Forest […]
Desert Mountain in Scottsdale AZ – Golf Lifestyle or Golf Factory?
I recently had an out-of-state client remark that he wasn’t sure he wanted to look at Desert Mountain Golf Club in North Scottsdale because he felt it was a “golf factory.” Since I am a member of Desert Mountain and have been for almost 15 years, I admit to being somewhat surprised by the comment. […]
Scottsdale Zip Code 85266 Home Sales By Type Q1 2011 – Includes Foreclosures & Short Sales
Here is Scottsdale zip code’s 85266 home sales report for Q1 2011. This analysis looks at how home sales activity in 85266 was distributed between the three categories of home sales – “regular” sales, short sales and foreclosures. 85266 is a newer zip code end encompasses the western portion of North Scottsdale. 85266 enjoys lovely terrain highlighted by mountain views, hilly […]
Forest Highlands – Meadow & Canyon Golf Course Update for Opening Day 2011
It is just under a week until Opening Day at Forest Highlands in Flagstaff, Arizona– Here is an update on the what you can expect for the Canyon and Meadow Golf Courses On April 29th, both the Canyon Golf Course and the Meadow Golf course at Forest Highlands Golf Club will open to its members. As […]
Giving Back in Scottsdale AZ – Charitable Events for Water Safety and Seniors
As a resident of Scottsdale, Arizona, I enjoy reading through the small, independent newspapers that I receive at my home. I find that at the local level, I come across a lot of interesting articles and postings as to what’s going on around in our community. These newspapers are also a great way to find out about opportunities […]
Scottsdale Zip Code 85262 Home Sales By Type Q1 2011 – Includes Foreclosures & Short Sales
Here are the home sales results for the first quarter of 2011 for Scottsdale’s 85262 zip code. I wanted to take a look at how 85262 specifically performed over the first few months of 2011. Scottsdale Arizona’s 85262 zip code is the zip code that covers homes in the farthest north section of North Scottsdale. 85262 […]
