Brazilian Day Fun under the Arizona Sun

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Looking for a fun-filled activity this coming weekend? If you want to visit a different country without any long distant travel we have an experience for you that is rich in culture, all without needing a passport. You are invited to attend, and be mesmerized with the Brazilian Day Arizona 2013.

It’s September, once again we are celebrating Arizona's most vibrant, upbeat and lively festival, the Brazilian Day in Arizona. This annual one day event is in commemoration to Brazil's Independence Day, it’s celebrated through music, dance, performances, authentic Brazilian food, drinks and a much more.

 

What:    Brazilian Day Arizona

When:   September 7, 2013 from 1pm to 6pm

Where:  Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

                7380 E. Second St

                Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Contact:  http://www.braziliandayarizona.com/

                480-499-8587

 

This celebration features Brazil's colorful culture and rich history and there are several activities lined up on this day. With over 40 performances, you will not only get a chance to listen and enjoy live music but also participate in dance performances and play the musical instruments.

• Capoeira - A Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, music, rhythm and acrobatics. Developed in Brazil by Africans in the 16th century, Capoeira was a way of defending themselves from slave owners. It is known today for its quick and complex moves, using mainly power, speed, and leverage for leg sweeps.

• Afro Dance - Afro-Brazilian dance was first created by the slaves of Brazil's colonial era. The mixture of its steps and of the rhythms brought by these slaves, with indigenous and Europeans influences were essential to the vitality of Brazilian dance. Most notably Samba, Coco de Roda, Afro, Samba Reggae & Maculele.

• Instruments - Brazil is known for their big percussive sounds and big beats that are heard around the world! Carnival comes to mind when we talk about percussion and the world renowned Blocos' hitting the streets playing the best of Brazilian sounds all day and all night!

• Samba Queen Contest - The Annual Samba Queen Contest is integral part of the Brazilian Day Arizona Event. Celebrating Brazilian Day is not only a celebration of Independence, but a celebration of discovering Brazil as culture, community, and country filled with love. This contest is open to everyone.

Join and experience the traditions and culture of Brazil right here in the valley of the sun! If you are looking for an activity this coming weekend in Scottsdale, AZ, the Brazilian Day Arizona will definitely blow you away.

Scottsdale welcomes and respects visitors and residents of different cultures. If you are looking for a home in the valley of the Sun, contact the Luxury Valley Homes team for inquiries. You can also preview homes for sale at the free Scottsdale real estate website.

Photo credit: http://www.braziliandayarizona.com/

 

 

Brazilian Day Fun under the Arizona Sun

2013 Best of Scottsdale Award – Luxury Valley Homes Winfield Estates

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Press Release - SCOTTSDALE September 5, 2013 – Luxury Valley Homes - Winfield Estates associates of West USA Realty has been selected for the 2013 Best of Scottsdale Award in the Real Estate category by the Scottsdale Award Program.

Each year, the Scottsdale Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Scottsdale area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2013 Scottsdale Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Scottsdale Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About Scottsdale Award Program

The Scottsdale Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Scottsdale area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Scottsdale Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.

SOURCE: Scottsdale Award Program

About Jeff Daley

Jeff Daley, a REALTOR® and owner of Luxury Valley Homes representing buyers and sellers in the Valley of the Sun and associated with West USA Realty Scottsdale is a member of the international Institute for Luxury Home Marketing and has taken specialized training in the selling and marketing of upper-tier homes. He holds an MBA from George Washington University and a PhD, rose through the ranks to senior management within Lucent Technologies before taking early retirement in 1999 and starting his second career in real estate.  Jeff has won numerous awards in real estate, is a Certified Luxury Homes Marketing Specialist, a member of the Millionaire Guild, is published in national publications, and is an instructor for real estate.  Daley is a decorated combat veteran serving two tours in Vietnam. He and his wife and managing partner, Jane E Daley, have their business in Scottsdale, Arizona where they specialize in real estate in Scottsdale AZ.  

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2013 Best of Scottsdale Award – Luxury Valley Homes Winfield Estates

Mesa Real Estate 85202

Market Trends - Mesa Real Estate 85202

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Mesa real estate 85202 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Mesa, Arizona. The population is primarily white,younger, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Housing prices here (average $118,600) are fairly typical for the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale metro area.

The median age here is 28.9. There are 20,630 men and 20,482 women. The median age for men is 28.2 while for women the median age is 29.8.

Nestled in the East Valley of the Metropolitan Phoenix, AZ, Mesa is just 15 miles east of Phoenix. The city covers 132 square miles of the Maricopa County in the state of Arizona. Mesa 85202 Zip code is located in the Mountain time zone at 33 degrees latitude.

Looking for a home in Mesa, Arizona? Take a look at the available listings here.

Mesa Real Estate 85202 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.

Mesa Real Estate 85202 Market Inventory Trends

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The number of active listings in Mesa (85202) increased by 20.1% from the previous month.

The median number of days active properties have been listed is 24. This is significantly shorter than the national average.

The number of sales in May dropped by 62.6% from the previous month.

Property Ownership

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The percent of owner occupied properties in Mesa (85202) is25.25% below the national average.

The percent of rental properties in Mesa (85202) is 30.67% above the national average which is typical for urban areas.

Statistics for Single Family Homes and Condos 85202

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For more information about Mesa AZ real estate, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re happy to answer all questions.

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A Pet Friendly Home for our Four-Legged Friends

A Pet Friendly Home for our Four-Legged Friends

Pets are a part of our lives and most of the time they are considered a family member. They are an important part of our lives that they deserve the best care possible. We want to live comfortably in our home but also making sure that our home is pet-friendly for the new addition. That is why oftentimes, families are remodeling their homes not only for themselves but also for the pets.

Creating a pet friendly home for our four-legged friends is very much like making a home safe for the children. There are toxic chemicals, fall hazards and other household items scattered around the house that pose a threat to the pets. If there is such thing as child-proofing, there is definitely a pet counterpart. Thus, creating our home a pet-friendly environment.

It takes a lot of commitment for the pet owners to be responsible in making sure that pets are happy, healthy and safe. Recognizing the things that are deemed hazardous to the pets is the most crucial in determining how pet-friendly a home is and this keeps us away from unnecessary trips to the vets.

Here are some of the ideas on how we can create a pet friendly home for our four-legged friends.

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  What foods to Avoid

Determine which food items are allowed to be feed to your pets. There are certain food items such as chocolate that might be detrimental to your pets health if consumed in a large amount. Much like humans, pet can develop allergies too that can lead to gastrointestinal problems, seizures, even death so it is best to keep foods away from your pets reach. Check here for the list of foods that are toxic to dogs and cats.

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  Secure and contain chemicals

Many household chemicals are very dangerous and toxic to animals. Some of the common toxins that pets can come in contact with are cleaning materials, medicines, insecticides and alcohol. Pets can chew through plastic bottles so keep these chemicals away from the pets. Latches can be useful when your pets are fascinated with drinking or playing in the toilets or getting into the cupboards.

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  Pet-friendly Plants

Many common plants can be toxic to your pets and were reported as having intense gastrointestinal effects. Lilies are specifically toxic to cats if bitten or eaten so you need to remove them from your flower arrangement. Others such as carnation, azalea, daisy, baby's breath and crabapples are included in the list.

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  Tuck the cords

Remember that cats and dogs like to chew on electrical cords and puppies in particular when teething are at high risk of electrocution. Dangling cords also a danger since pets might tangle and this might cause a heavy object to fall. So tuck the cords away or unplug them when not in use.

Creating a pet friendly home is more than just taking care of the pet's basic needs and showing them the love and care. It's more about taking the necessary steps to make sure that the environment is safe so pets can live a healthy and happy lives. Our pets are our most loyal friends, they give us unconditional love and faithfulness. Giving them a safe and healthy environment is what they truly deserve.

Need help finding a house you can call home? A home that is perfect for you and your pets? The Luxury Valley Homes team has numerous beautiful properties to offer in the Valley of the Sun. For more information, visit the Luxury Valley Homes.

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Color Me Wonderful

Color Me Wonderful

Accenting your home with colorful furniture and home accessories can brighten up a room, adding life and color in ways you never thought were possible. Gone are the days where neutral-colored furniture is scattered around the house. This is the perfect time to paint your home a new color and give your home a new style.

With the various colors being used right now, making a theme-based room and designing the furniture seems easy. However, we need to be careful in picking the correct color combination since different types of colors that is not a good match can ruin the total outlook of the home.

Here are a few ideas you can start with:

Yellow- Painted in the color of sunshine, daises and butter, this color will give warmth to any room you put it in. Bright yellow accent chair in the corner of the living room makes everyone smile. As they say, yellow creates a sunny disposition.

Pink and Brown - the color combination and pink and brown is cute and girly. It is a feminine color with a grown up feel. Pink flambe in particular will work in any style and work in any space. This color works for a dresser with a mirror giving a young sophisticated look. Not too bulky and not too small, this dresser will fit right into any girl's dream room.

Olympian Blue – This color is an appealing and a vibrant shade of blue. It is perfectly suited to a seaside cottage or a sleek loft as it offers a lot of personality to a space.

Orange – A less popular color choice but offers twice the fun, tangerine items are perfect if you want a color that will stand out. Orange-colored wallpapers , chairs, or a writing desk is best as the popularity of this color continues, so don't be scared to use it.

To decorate your room further, there are items that can be added in your living space such as:

Candles and Candle Holders - There is nothing like a good old candle holder to brighten up your dining room. Who says you always need a special occasion to light some candles. Useful in romantic dinners, these candle holders are a modest decorative item.

Plants and Pots – Plants inside a home creates a feeling of calmness and peace. Even when it's cold outside, a few beautiful plants and pots will always mean spring and summer at home. Further, it makes a home happier.

Children's Decorative Lighting - Suitable for a child's room, these pleasant and child-friendly lights add color and fun to the spaces around any home, the designs paving child's imagination to grow, learn and develop.

Pictures and Frames – What a better way to keep your fondest memories by hanging them on the wall. Frame your children's artworks, favorite pictures or any smile-inducing mementos. Whatever decorations you choose, let your personality lead the way.

It's a lot more fun to decorate your home while playing with your imagination with colors and designs. So don't just stick to the common brown colors when you can pick any color from the rainbow. Opt for those that catch your attention and give off an instant good feeling.

Color Me Wonderful

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Color Me Wonderful

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Accenting your home with colorful furniture and home accessories can brighten up a room, adding life and color in ways you never thought possible. Gone are the days where neutral-colored furniture is scattered around the house. This is the perfect time to paint your home a new color and give your home a new style.

With the various colors, making a theme-based room and designing a furniture along with it, seems easy. However, there is a need to be careful in selecting the correct color combination since colors that do not complement each other can disrupt the total look of the home.

Here are a few ideas you can start with:

Yellow- Painted in the color of sunshine, daises and butter, this color will give warmth to any room. A bright yellow accent chair in the corner of the living room makes everyone smile. Yellow creates a sunny disposition.

Pink and Brown - The color combination of pink and brown is cute and  feminine with a grown up feel. Bright pink in particular will work in any style and work in any space. This color works for a dresser with a mirror giving a young sophisticated look. Not too bulky and not too small, this dresser will fit right into any girl's dream room.

Olympian Blue – This color is an appealing and a vibrant shade of blue. It is perfectly suited to a seaside cottage or a sleek loft as it offers lots of personality to a space.

Orange – A less popular color choice, but offers twice the fun, tangerine items are perfect if you want a color that will stand out. Orange-colored wallpapers , chairs or a writing desk is best as the popularity of this color continues.



To decorate your room further, there are items that can be added on your living space:

Candles and Candle Holders - There is nothing like a unique candle holder to brighten up your dining room. Who says special occasion is needed to light some candles? Useful in romantic dinners, these candle holders are a modest decorative item.

Plants and Pots – Plants inside a home creates a feeling of calmness and peace. Even when it's cold outside, a few beautiful plants and pots will always mean spring and summer at home. Further, it makes a home happier.

Children's Decorative Lighting - Suitable for a child's room, these pleasant and child-friendly lights add color and fun to the spaces around any home, the designs paving child's imagination to grow, learn and develop.

Pictures and Frames – What a better way to hang the fondest memories on the wall. Frame your children's artworks, favorite pictures or any smile-inducing mementos. Whatever decorations you choose, let your personality lead the way.

It's a lot more fun to decorate your home while playing with your imagination with colors and designs. Opt for those that catch your attention and give off an instant good feeling.

 

Color me Wonderful

Get Results with Strategic Real Estate Marketing

Mesa Luxury Real Estate

The quality of marketing and the creative strategies Luxury Valley Homes Team uses to sell luxury properties in Arizona is unmatched in the real estate industry today. A strategic marketing approach has proven results and has sold homes when it really mattered. Sellers are looking for luxury homes where they typically have interests, it may be the Wall Street Real Estate Journal or a Luxury real estate website where they focus is centered. Most have discriminating tastes and usually have more money to spend on what they want so they look to those resources to see what is available that is worth spending their time to research.

With 90% of all home buyers starting their search on the Internet, it is more important than ever to have premier positioning in all facets of the web and that includes specializing in the luxury real estate marketplace. When we advertise a luxury home the buyer for these home can find them featured on over 85 real estate portal web sites plus the top searched luxury real estate sites such as LuxuryRealEstate.com, DuPontRegistry.com, UniqueHomes.com, REALTOR.com, The Wall Street Real Estate Journal, an agent-to-agent International MLS, and the Intl. ProxioPro.com. You will also find our listings featured and linked from a variety of social media outlets such as our blog, our Facebook Business Page, Twitter, Google Plus and more.

RELATIONSHIP MARKETING

You’ve heard it before but it still needs to be said, it’s about who you know.

The Luxury Valley Homes team the extra mile and actively participates in numerous charity, business and social events throughout the year keeping in touch with our highly affluent clientele and partners. Jeff also spends much of his free time working with the Veteran’s at the Phoenix Metal Heath Care Center.

What are you waiting for? Contact us today for a confidential consultation and to learn more about how we can professionally market and sell your home. We look forward to sharing our unique marketing secrets with you! - See more at: Mesa Real Estate AZ at http://www.MesaRealEstateAZ.com

Author: Luxury Valley Homes Team

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