Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival

When: January 18, 2013 at 10:00 am - January 20, 2013 at 5:00 pm

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What: Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival

Where: Downtown Carefree Easy St. and Ho Hum Dr Carefree AZ

Admission: $5.00

Who to Contact:Thunderbird Artist (480-837-5637)

Contact Information: info@thunderbirdartist.com

This three-day event is hard to miss. The Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival in Carefree, Arizona will feature thousands of original pieces of arts from United States and abroad. It will also feature a wide array of first class wine from all over the world.

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Streets of downtown Carefree are closed, making room for more than 165 artist and in excess of 5,000 original masterpieces of fine arts. A vast collection of artist's masterpieces such as life-size bronze sculptures, clay, metal, stone, glass and other media. Paintings, photography, pottery, hand-crafted jewelry will presented in the event.

Wine Tasting and Live Entertainment

In addition, the festival holds the title of Arizona's largest wine-tasting event, featuring first-class wines from Arizona, California, Germany, France and Italy.

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Wine tasting booths are available. You can purchase your wine glass at any of the entrances or at the food/entertainment area. And there is more, delicious food is served by many of Carefree's restaurants and outdoor cafes.

Take a rest and relax to the live musical entertainment. After a little music and refreshment, you can get back and feel the festivities again.

Looking for a property in Scottsdale, Arizona area? View Scottsdale real estate current listings.

Article: Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival is brought to you by the Luxury Valley Homes team. Email or call us at 480-595-6412.

 

Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival

Stress Scale: Relocating Ranks with Death and Divorce

Stress Scale: Relocating Ranks with Death and Divorce

Everyone in the family experiences stress during a relocation--big stress--even if they're looking forward to the move. Whether you're going across town or across the country, you'll be leaving some things behind permanently--friends, routines, favorite places. Added to that are the uncertainties involved in selling a home, moving, finding a new home, and settling into new jobs and schools. You're trying to create a whole new life!

Planning well ahead can help ease relocation stress. By mapping out the process, each step will become more predictable and manageable. Also, be sure to keep communications open and frequent among family members and with outsiders who can help.

Smooth Relocation

If you plan on relocating any time soon, take a few minutes to read our special report, SMOOTH RELOCATION: A Dozen Ways To Plan The Perfect Relocation. You may also be interested in, STRESS BUSTERS: How To Minimize The Worries Of  Moving. There's absolutely no obligation.

Article: Stress Scale: Relocating Ranks with Death and Divorce, is brought to you by the Luxury Valley Homes team specializing in Mesa real estate and its adjacent communities..

Stress Scale: Relocating Ranks with Death and Divorce

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Stress Scale: Relocating Ranks with Death and Divorce

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Everyone in the family experiences stress during a relocation--big stress--even if they're looking forward to the move. Whether you're going across town or across the country, you'll be leaving some things behind permanently--friends, routines, favorite places. Added to that are the uncertainties involved in selling a home, moving, finding a new home, and settling into new jobs and schools. You're trying to create a whole new life!

Planning well ahead can help ease relocation stress. By mapping out the process, each step will become more predictable and manageable. Also, be sure to keep communications open and frequent among family members and with outsiders who can help.

Smooth Relocation

If you plan on relocating any time soon, take a few minutes to read our special report, SMOOTH RELOCATION: A Dozen Ways To Plan The Perfect Relocation. You may also be interested in, STRESS BUSTERS: How To Minimize The Worries Of  Moving. There's absolutely no obligation.

Article: Stress Scale: Relocating Ranks with Death and Divorce, is brought to you by the Luxury Valley Homes team specializing in Scottsdale real estate and its adjacent communities..

Stress Scale: Relocating Ranks with Death and Divorce

Mesa Real Estate 85212

Mesa Real Estate 85212

Mesa, Arizona is the third largest city in Arizona and is also a home to numerous higher education facility. If you are planning on relocating to Mesa, AZ particularly in Mesa real estate 85212, we can provide you with basic information about the place that will help you in your decision making.

85212 is a rural zip code in Mesa, Arizona. The population is primarily white,younger, and mostly married couples.Housing prices here (average $150,200) are fairly typical for the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale metro area.

The median age here is 29. There are 5,133 men and 5,250 women. The median age for men is 29.1 while for women the median age is 28.9.

85212 Zip code is located in the Mountain time zone.

Mesa Real Estate Price Trends - Sold vs. Listed

Mesa Real Estate Price Trends - Sold vs. Listed
The median list price in January for single family homes in Mesa is$249,900. The list prices increased by 9.12% from the previous month.

The price per square foot for listings in this area is $103.

The median sale price in August for single family homes is $229,740. The sale prices increased by 22.33%from the previous month.

Market Inventory Trends

Market Inventory Trends

The number of active listings in Mesa dropped by 7.2% from the previous month.

The median number of days active properties have been listed is 35. This is significantly shorter than the national average.

The number of sales in August dropped by 69.1% from the previous month.

Mesa Real Estate 85212 Property Ownership

Mesa Real Estate 85212 Property OwnershipThis chart shows home occupancy within an area.

A high percentage of ownership can indicate an area where people like to live and stable property prices. While a high percentage of rentals could indicate an area with shifting demographics, a younger community, or possibly a downtown area.

High vacancy rates can indicate that the market is unhealthy and that it could be tough to sell a home in this area.

Statistics for Single Family Homes and Condos 85212

Additional Statistics for Single Family Homes and Condos 85212

 

Interested in relocating in Mesa, Arizona? Visit our website at http://mesarealestateaz.com or click here to  view current listings. You may also call us at 480-595-6412.

Mesa Real Estate 85254 Market Trends is brought to you by the Luxury Valley Homes Team, your partner in your real estate needs.

Mesa Real Estate 85212

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Photography Is Crucial in Selling Your Home

Exterior photo focuses on some architectural interest

Photography is crucial in selling your home. Every shot should express a unique story about the home. It’s not good enough anymore just to take a photo of a room with your point and shoot camera or phone camera. The photos must depict exactly what it would feel like to live in each particular home. This is exactly what buyers need, and from a seller’s perspective that will have a direct impact on market stimulation and their bottom line. We found this especially important when working with Mesa real estate Arizona.

Maximize the visual effect and features of the kitchen

The best results happen when looking at a scene and being able visualize what the finished product will look like is crucial. If you can't see what you are after in your mind's eye, it will be difficult to formulate an approach to get you there. Thankfully technology does a lot of the heavy lifting so a good Digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, Wide Angle lens, Tripod and external flash will go a long way for creating a good result. If the upper tiers of photography are going to be attained, one must be prepared to spend a lot of time and money, as the investment in equipment in not cheap.

Captures the view as you sit at your desk

The composition is a main concern when shooting interiors, so in a manner of speaking where you (or your tripod) stand in the room is paramount. If you don’t get that right, you really have to work overtime to introduce enough redeeming qualities into the image to make up for a poor composition. All the rooms are important but the rooms that get the most attention in the home are the kitchen, master bedroom, master bath, and family rooms. It’s not unusual for us to shoot multiple angles of these spaces. So what determines my angle, it can be any number of things actually, every scene is different.
Captures light, bright, and warmth of Master Bath
Generally speaking I start with the camera at about the eye level of a person sitting in the room, which is about 4ft. I usually go for a straight-on, one point perspective or shoot at a 90 degree angle toward a corner of the room. Wide Angle lenses often introduce a kind of distortion that stretches the corners of the frame. Composing around one of these two perspectives helps to minimize the impact of that. Ultimately, the angle is determined by what I feel is most aesthetically pleasing through the viewfinder of the camera after considering what I mentioned above.

Sometimes the room needs a bit of staging. We always encourage our clients to have their home cleaned and staged for the photo shoot. When using Wide Angle lenses it can see the scene differently than the human eye. I will often slide furniture to the side or remove large decor pieces that distract from the image. These things can look great in the room when physically standing there, but wide angle focal lengths produce a different result than what you see in person. I also like working with a Stager on the homes I shoot. Issues like de-cluttering, furniture arrangement and decor are usually handled by the stager. Of course if there is something that is obviously ruining an otherwise good shot I will take the time to remove or rearrange it.

Example of bringing the outside indoors

Photography is Crucial for Interior Shots

One of the biggest challenges with photographing interiors is the dynamic range, or the range form the darkest area of the scene to the brightest. This is especially true for scenes that have windows in them. With this in mind, you want to shoot the room at a time when the light outside is close to the light inside. This usually means dusk, or dawn, or an overcast day. My personal approach is to use multiple off camera lights, or strobes. This way I can bring up the interior luminosity to more closely match that of the exterior. More than once we have had to make an extra trip at a different time of day just to get the right lighting for the effect we’re looking for in that room.

We’re sometimes asked when is the best time of day to shoot the home. This really depends on the direction the home faces so there is no single answer, but as a general rule of thumb we try to find a time where the sun is at our back and shining on the front of the home. This usually means mid morning or late afternoon. If you have a north facing home to photograph, we suggest trying to do a twilight shot where you photograph the house immediately after sunset. This can give a very pleasing effect of the home glowing from within and you get a nice gradient in the sky from one side to another.

The photo screams an invitation to sit, enjoy the company of family and friends

Whether you are buying or selling Mesa real estate Arizona, the Luxury Valley Homes (LVH) team is here to assist you. Email or call us at 480-595-6412 and we will be happy to help you find a house you can call home.

The photos used in this article were taken by Iran Watson who is a professional photographer, member REPAI, the April 2012 Real Estate Photographer of the Month, and the 2012 PFRE Real Estate Photographer of the Year Award he’s also a highly accredited Real Estate Agent in Atlanta. Iran's Atlanta Real Estate Photography site. We attempt to emulate the best of the best and in our opinion Iran is a good photography role model.

Article: Photography Is Crucial in Selling Your Home, by Luxury Valley Homes

Photography Is Crucial in Selling Your Home

For more information, please visit our website.

Scottsdale Real Estate, AZ 85251 or 85255

Which is Best for Me Scottsdale 85251 or 85255?

Finding a home can be a tough job and there are a lot of things to be considered. From the local neighborhood to the school where your kids should go to, all of these should be taken into account. Sometimes, this can be an exhausting experience, especially if you are relocating to a new place. You search on the internet on the highlights of a certain neighborhood, you ask a local resident or ask for a help of a local real estate agent that would help you in your quest in finding a home. Interested in relocating to Scottsdale, AZ and still undecided on which zip code is best for you? We are here to help you by providing information that can be used in your decision making process. The article Scottsdale Real Estate, AZ 85251 or 85255 is an example of the research we can provide our clients. In this example of Scottsdale Real Estate, AZ 85251 or 85255 - Which is best for you?                                                                                                                             Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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85251 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Scottsdale, Arizona. The population is primarily white, and mostly single. Housing prices here (average $138,200) are fairly typical for the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale metro area.

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

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85255 is an affluent (median household income: $97,675) upscale rural zip code in Scottsdale, Arizona. The population is primarily white, older, and almost entirely married couples. At $352,800 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

 

 

 

Scottsdale Real Estate Community Characteristics

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School Summary

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Education: Highest Level Attained

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Find out the highest level of education achieved by the people within this local market.

These levels can help you determine if you want to live in a certain area.

Price Trends - Sold vs. Listed

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Understand the difference between "listing prices" (what sellers are asking for) and "sold prices" (what buyers are willing to pay).

By comparing these price trends, you'll have a good idea of where the market is heading. The median listing and sold property prices are calculated based on the market activity each month.

Some sales are not immediately available from public records. As they become available, the data are updated.

Scottsdale Real Estate Market Inventory Trends

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To understand if the market inventory is growing or shrinking, compare the number of sold properties tonew listings. If inventory is growing, the market could be trending toward a buyer's market. If inventory is shrinking, then it could be a seller's market.

Gauge the health of the market by comparing the number of standard to distressed listings. If the number of distressed listings is greater, the market could be unhealthy and more likely a buyer's market.

• Sold: Properties sold that month


• New: Listings that are new on the market


• Distressed: Listings that are short sales, bank owned, or up for auction.


• Standard: Non-distressed listings 

Property Ownership for Scottsdale Real Estate

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This chart shows home occupancy within an area.

A high percentage of ownership can indicate an area where people like to live and stable property prices. While a high percentage of rentals could indicate an area with shifting demographics, a younger community, or possibly a downtown area.

High vacancy rates can indicate that the market is unhealthy and that it could be tough to sell a home in this area.

Crime Risk Scottsdale Real Estate

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If you are looking for more information regarding Scottsdale AZ 85251 and 85255, email or call us at 480-595-6412 and we are here to answer all your queries.

Article: Scottsdale Real Estate, AZ 85251 or 85255 is brought to you by the Luxury Valley Homes team that specializes in Scottsdale real estate.

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Scottsdale Real Estate, AZ 85251 or 85255

Photography Is Crucial in Selling Your Home

[caption id="attachment_6890" align="alignright" width="400"] Exterior photo focuses on some architectural interest[/caption]

Photography is crucial in selling your home. Every shot should express a unique story about the home. It’s not good enough anymore just to take a photo of a room with your point and shoot camera or phone camera. The photos must depict exactly what it would feel like to live in each particular home. This is exactly what buyers need, and from a seller’s perspective that will have a direct impact on market stimulation and their bottom line. We found this especially important when working with Scottsdale real estate.

[caption id="attachment_6893" align="alignleft" width="300"] Maximize the visual effect and features of the kitchen[/caption]

The best results happen when looking at a scene and being able visualize what the finished product will look like is crucial. If you can't see what you are after in your mind's eye, it will be difficult to formulate an approach to get you there. Thankfully technology does a lot of the heavy lifting so a good Digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, Wide Angle lens, Tripod and external flash will go a long way for creating a good result. If the upper tiers of photography are going to be attained, one must be prepared to spend a lot of time and money, as the investment in equipment in not cheap.

[caption id="attachment_6896" align="alignright" width="300"] Captures the view as you sit at your desk[/caption]

The composition is a main concern when shooting interiors, so in a manner of speaking where you (or your tripod) stand in the room is paramount. If you don’t get that right, you really have to work overtime to introduce enough redeeming qualities into the image to make up for a poor composition. All the rooms are important but the rooms that get the most attention in the home are the kitchen, master bedroom, master bath, and family rooms. It’s not unusual for us to shoot multiple angles of these spaces. So what determines my angle, it can be any number of things actually, every scene is different.

[caption id="attachment_6899" align="alignleft" width="300"] Captures light, bright, and warmth of Master Bath[/caption]

Generally speaking I start with the camera at about the eye level of a person sitting in the room, which is about 4ft. I usually go for a straight-on, one point perspective or shoot at a 90 degree angle toward a corner of the room. Wide Angle lenses often introduce a kind of distortion that stretches the corners of the frame. Composing around one of these two perspectives helps to minimize the impact of that. Ultimately, the angle is determined by what I feel is most aesthetically pleasing through the viewfinder of the camera after considering what I mentioned above.

Sometimes the room needs a bit of staging. We always encourage our clients to have their home cleaned and staged for the photo shoot. When using Wide Angle lenses it can see the scene differently than the human eye. I will often slide furniture to the side or remove large decor pieces that distract from the image. These things can look great in the room when physically standing there, but wide angle focal lengths produce a different result than what you see in person. I also like working with a Stager on the homes I shoot. Issues like de-cluttering, furniture arrangement and decor are usually handled by the stager. Of course if there is something that is obviously ruining an otherwise good shot I will take the time to remove or rearrange it.

[caption id="attachment_6901" align="alignright" width="300"] Example of bringing the outside indoors[/caption]

One of the biggest challenges with photographing interiors is the dynamic range, or the range form the darkest area of the scene to the brightest. This is especially true for scenes that have windows in them. With this in mind, you want to shoot the room at a time when the light outside is close to the light inside. This usually means dusk, or dawn, or an overcast day. My personal approach is to use multiple off camera lights, or strobes. This way I can bring up the interior luminosity to more closely match that of the exterior. More than once we have had to make an extra trip at a different time of day just to get the right lighting for the effect we’re looking for in that room.

We’re sometimes asked when is the best time of day to shoot the home. This really depends on the direction the home faces so there is no single answer, but as a general rule of thumb we try to find a time where the sun is at our back and shining on the front of the home. This usually means mid morning or late afternoon. If you have a north facing home to photograph, we suggest trying to do a twilight shot where you photograph the house immediately after sunset. This can give a very pleasing effect of the home glowing from within and you get a nice gradient in the sky from one side to another.

[caption id="attachment_6904" align="alignright" width="575"] The photo screams an invitation to sit, enjoy the company of family and friends[/caption]

Whether you are buying or selling Scottsdale real estate, the Luxury Valley Homes team is here to assist you. Email or call us at 480-595-6412 and we will be happy to help you find a house you can call home.

The photos used in this article were taken by Iran Watson who is a professional photographer, member REPAI, the April 2012 Real Estate Photographer of the Month, and the 2012 PFRE Real Estate Photographer of the Year Award he’s also a highly accredited Real Estate Agent in Atlanta. Iran's Atlanta Real Estate Photography site. We attempt to emulate the best of the best and in our opinion Iran is a good photography role model.

Photography Is Crucial in Selling Your Home