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Things To Do in Scottsdale AZ: Visit the Arizona Fine Art Expo 2011

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It is that time of year again in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Arizona Fine Art Expo is back in place for 2011 and already getting lots of traffic.

It is easy to spot the Arizona Fine Art Expo in the large white tents on the corner of Scottsdale Road and Jomax Road in North Scottsdale. The expo opened at the end of January and runs through April 3rd.

The Thunderbird Artists put this event on annually and this year there are over 100 award-winning artists participating.

Arizona Fine Art Expo Scottsdale AZ 85255What is great about the Arizona Fine Art Expo is that the artist are not only displaying completed works, but you also get to see many of them in the process of creating new works of art. And, commissions from specific artists are always welcome.

In addition to perusing the artwork, there is an onsite cafe and live music on the weekends.

The Arizona Fine Art Expo is a wonderful way to enjoy Scottsdale’s beautiful weather while getting to see top artists at work on their craft.

More Information:
Arizona Fine Art Expo
26540 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
– On the corner of Scottsdale and Jomax – at Mac Donald’s Ranch
– Through April 3rd, 2011Open Daily 10am – 6pm
– Season Pass $8 / Seniors and Military $7- Come back as often as you wish
– Children under 12 are free
– Free parking

Things To Do in Scottsdale AZ: Visit Scottsdale Quarter Shopping Center

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True Food Kitchen Scottsdale Quarter Shopping

– Scottsdale Shopping – Scottsdale Quarter –

Scottsdale Quarter in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been under development for the last several years. While a few retailers have been open and thriving for a while, like the Apple Store,  H&M and West Elm, a large number of store openings have occurred over the last couple of months.

Scottsdale Quarter is located just across the street from the other shopping destination of Kierland. Like Kierland, Scottsdale Quarter is an open air shopping area and there is a good blend of apparel and specialty shopping , dining and services.

Here are just a few of the newer tenants at Scottsdale Quarter:
– True Food Kitchen– The Biltmore area restaurant has opened a second location in Scottsdale. The restaurant is set in a lovely courtyard and is housed in a contemporary, stylish building.
– Giggle – One of my favorite stores from San Francisco, giggle is a charming store for babies and small children. The products, everything from nursery furniture and decor to clothing, toys and gear,  are modern with an eye for safety, visually appealing and fun.  (Location now closed.)
Giggle children gear furniture Scottsdale Quarter Scottsdale AZ– Deegie’s Carma– This hybrid concept is fun and definitely worth visiting. Deegie’s is part boutique, part cafe and part salon. It is a one-stop shop for personal care and a new outfit, complete with a light meal.
– iPic Theater– iPic takes movie-going to a whole new luxury level. Think excellent dining options and cocktail lounge available, reserved, leather seating, complimentary popcorn and more.
– Menchie’s Yogurt– A new entrant into Scottsdale’s serve-your-own frozen yogurt market, Menchie’s has a large number of flavors to choose from and an ever larger number of toppings. Plus, every time I have been in there, the employees could not have been nicer.

It seems like more tenants are opening every day at Scottsdale Quarter. I look forward to visiting them in the near future.

More Information:
Scottsdale Quarter Shopping Center
15279North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
– Corner of Scottsdale Road and Greenway/Hayden Loop
www.ScottsdaleQuarter.com

Desert Mountain Scottsdale AZ – 2010 Home Sales Report

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Desert Mountain Homes for Sale Scottsdale AZ

– 2010 Desert Mountain Home Sales  –

Here are the 2010 home sales results for the luxury golf community of Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona.

DESERT MOUNTAIN HOMES SALES 2010
This first chart breaks out home sales activity by each quarter. The final column is the total of all 2010 homes sales in Desert Mountain.The first half of the year was the strongest with over 62% of the entire year’s sales. However, average sales price in Q1 and Q2 was lower than what we saw in the final half of the year.  This is due to the fact that two homes sold for over $4 million each in these quarters and that helped raise the average.

The sales price to list price ratio was pretty consistent throughout the year in the 80%’s. Therefore an average home sale would be expected to sell at a 15% discount off of the asking price.

The average square feet of the homes sold increased over the year. Average cost per square foot was mixed, with the highest average price happening in Q2.

Overall, Desert Mountain Scottsdale home sales started 2010 with strong sales activity. It tapered off in the last half, although we did see a rebound in Q4 over Q3’s results.

Desert Mountain Golf Homes Scottsdale AZ 2010 Home Sales 85262

DESERT MOUNTAIN HOMES FOR SALE AND DESERT MOUNTAIN PENDING SALES
Here is a look at Desert Mountain homes for sale and the pending sales at the beginning of the year.  There are a large number of homes to choose from in all price points, which is to be expected in a community the size of Desert Mountain.

Pending sales activity was decent as we started the new year as pending sales typically taper off in December. The pending sales average asking price and average price per square foot figures are quite a bit lower than what we saw in 2010. It will be interesting to see where these figures come in when the sales have actually closed.

Desert Mountain Scottsdale AZ Golf Community Homes for Sale 85262

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Disclaimer: Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data and information was pulled from the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) as of 1/1/2011 and can change at any time. The analysis looks at home sale activity in the golf community of  Desert Mountain  in Scottsdale, Arizona. This blog represents the opinion of the author. No warranties implied or expressed.
Copyright © 2011 Heather Tawes Nelson

Things To Do In Scottsdale AZ: Visit the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers’ Market

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Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market Scottsdale AZLooking for something to do on weekends in Scottsdale, Arizona? Why not spend Saturday morning at the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers’ Market?

Every Saturday (except for posted major holidays,) from 8:30AM to 1PM, the market is in full swing. Vendors from all over the area, many with locally sourced products, man their booths.

On our last visit, we had the opportunity to chat with a few of the vendors. I wish we had had the time to meet some more of them since there were so many great purveyors in attendance, but we will work on that the next time we go.

  • In one corner is Mc Clendon’s Select which offers a huge selection of fresh fruit, fresh herbs and produce. Mc Clendon’s is a USDA-certified organic grower and supplies produce to many of the top hotels and restaurants locally and even Las Vegas. We had the opportunity to try some of their citrus products and they were delicious, fresh and juicy.Mc Clendons Organic Produce at Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market Scottsdale AZ
  • We had a nice discussion with the folks from Grass Fed Beef. They sell beef, lamb and poultry that is raised locally and in an environmentally-friendly way in Cave Creek, Arizona. The resulting products are very fresh and are never exposed to hormones.
  • We stopped and tried a few samples at the Raging Raw Organics booth. They offer a lot of products that not only taste only good, but are great for you. They have vegan options, do not work with GMO products and have offerings for people with nut sensitivities.
  • For the treat and sweet lovers, we visited with two wonderful vendors who were in attendance. First, was the ladies from GoodyTwos Toffee Company. This mother and daughter’s toffee creations are creative, varied and absolutely delicious. In addition to plenty of toffee offerings, they also make a couple of brittles that are equally good. Last, but not least, were the folks from bonbon macaron. They were giving out mini bonbons in various flavors including chocolate and coconut and the staff could not have been nicer.

Vendors at Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market Scottsdale AZAgain, if you are looking for a fun way to spend a Saturday morning, I highly recommend heading over to the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers’ Market. It is a family-friendly event and friendly dogs are welcome too. Even better, this market is a part of the Arizona Community Farmers’ Markets group, so if you cannot make it to Scottsdale or are tied up on Saturdays, there are several other similar markets at different locations and days of the week for you to choose from.

More Information:
Old Town Scottsdale Farmers’ Market
Saturdays between 8:30am and 1pm
Location: The Scottsdale City parking lot at the corner of 1st Street and Brown in Old Town. (Next to the Carriage House and across from The Mission.)

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