Bonnie Burk | Rio Verde Foothills Lifesyle | May 2021 Digital Newsletter

RIO VERDE FOOTHILLS

MAY | JUNE 2021

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Seasonal Styles

Small changes, Big Impact

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EVENT CALENDAR MAY | JUNE 2021

SEASONAL STYLE

My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra Phoenix | Through May 23 PhoenixTheatre.com Celebrate the life and music of iconic crooner Frank Sinatra with this tribute performance.

Designed to create an intimate nightclub atmosphere. Embrace the free spirit of jazz as you enjoy silky-smooth vocals at this open-air venue.

Arizona Restaurant Week: Dine-In or Take Out Phoenix | May 21-30 ArizonaRestaurantWeek.com Presented by the Arizona Restaurant Association, this statewide event offers special menus crafted by some of the state’s most-loved restaurants. Over the course of 10 days, foodies can sample some of the best culinary creations in Arizona, from Southwestern cuisine to hearty comfort food.

Dine-in or take out options available.

Ansel Adams: Performing the Print Phoenix | Through June 6 PhxArt.org There’s still time to catch this Special Exhibition at the Phoenix Art Museum! Explore the works of renowned 20th-century American photographer Ansel Adams, known for creating multiple interpretations of a single image and favoring black and white photography.

Mummenschanz You & Me Phoenix | June 9-13 Mummenschanz.com After three years performing on Broadway, the Swissbased theater troupe is bringing its talent to the Madison Center for the Arts. This mime group plays with whimsical music and object manipulation that captures a quirky yet mellow sense of surrealism. It’s a show you won’t soon forget.

Mariachi Sol de México®️ Jose Hernandez Scottsdale | June 20 ScottsdalePerformingArts.org Fifth-generation mariachi musician José Hernández is Maestro to his platinum-selling Mariachi Sol de México®️ in this special concert. This innovative, Grammy-nominated group blends original sounds with fan-favorite songs from genres including swing, Broadway, pop, jazz and classical. Available as an in-person and virtual livestream experience.

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hhh summer is almost here! Now is the perfect time to tweak your home décor for the new season. It’s easy to breathe some fresh air into your interior design with some simple swaps … all without breaking the bank.

To transform any space for summer, think light, bright, and airy. While the fall and winter months may allow for adding and layering décor items, spring and summer are all about taking away and lightening the look. Scan your home décor and remove any knick-knacks, fabrics and textiles, and even artwork that feel like winter or fall. Look to pare down heavy dark wood items and replace with light or painted versions. Swap out bulky blankets or throw pillows with light cotton alternatives. And tuck away any items that have a more formal feel to them. Really, less is more as the weather heats up, even when it comes to home design.

Next, pick a light fresh color scheme for this summer. Think whites, blues, yellows, greens, and pinks to add a warm-weather vibe. Maybe you have a few glass or white vases, citrus-hued pillow covers, or colorful artwork that fits the bill. Neutral colored linen and cotton fabrics can replace heavy window treatments, bedding, and sofa throws. If you have them, swap out darker patterned rugs with sea grass and jute styles to give your home a more casual, beachy vibe. In the kitchen, use summery tablecloths, placemats, and napkins.

While you’re lightening up, consider giving a dark room a fresh coat of pale paint for the summer season. It really is the quickest and least expensive way to change the entire feel of a room.

Of course, bringing the outside indoors is the best and easiest way to add seasonal style to your home. Whether it’s forsythia branches in the spring or hydrangeas cut from the bushes outside your front door, adding a bit of mother nature always amps up seasonal appeal. Come fall, look for pussy willow or autumn-colored leafy branches to place in a large glass vase. By winter, swap it up with evergreen cuttings and white poinsettias. Cut flowers from the store or your own garden will also give your home a special touch. And don’t forget your front door! A seasonal wreath at your entrance and perhaps a cute matching doormat to boot will welcome your guests in style every month of the year.

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subject can either illuminate them beautifully or wash them out. Generally, if you’re taking a portrait, you want enough light to keep shadows off the person’s face. If you’re going for more of a landscape shot, you can play around with lighting angles and intensity to see how it changes the mood of the photo.

3) KEEP IT CLEAN – Even a spectacularly staged photo will be ruined by a smudged or dusty lens. Make a habit of cleaning your lens regularly, especially if you’re using a smartphone camera (think about how often your phone is touched, set on dirty surfaces, and kept in your pocket).

If you see a perfect photo-op in a breathtaking sunset or sudden rainbow, take the extra few seconds to be sure your lens is clear. Carry a microfiber cloth for the best results.

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SLR, iPhone, 35mm film: which camera do you prefer?

With so many high-quality equipment options at our fingertips, it’s easier than ever to capture amazing images. If you’re a casual shutterbug looking to up your game, check out these basic tips to make your photos look like they were taken by a pro.

1) CONSIDER COMPOSITION – This is a fundamental skill for any photographer, regardless of the camera you’re using. Before you click the shutter, make sure your frame is clear of fingers obscuring the lens. Take a moment to study your surroundings and find the subject you want to be the focus. Use asymmetry, or unequal visual weight, in your frame to add drama and create interesting lines. If you’re unsure where to begin, try looking at some professional photography and see how it’s staged and what catches your eye.

4) TRY SOMETHING NEW – Remember that practice makes perfect. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different techniques and settings until you get comfortable. Move your camera around, move your subjects around, take a few steps in any direction and see how these small changes create unique shots of the same thing. Review your photos and study what worked for you.

Most importantly, have fun! Remember that while there are technical elements that make up an objectively “good” photo, your photography is about your personal style.

Capture your memories and your adventures through your distinctive lens.

IN GOOD TASTE

2) FIND YOUR LIGHT – The right lighting is a crucial element to any good photo. The trick is balancing the light’s intensity with the subject and background. Light behind the subject will result in a silhouette effect, whereas light in front of the

FRESH MANGO, COCONUT & LIME ICE CREAM INGREDIENTS 3 cups

Fresh mango slices or cubes

3/4 cup

Coconut milk

1/2 cup

All-Natural coffee creamer

1/2 cup

Granulated sugar

1

Lime, juiced

Pinch

Sea salt

Optional

Waffle cones

DIRECTIONS Place mango, coconut milk, Coffee Mate Natural Bliss creamer, sugar, lime juice and sea salt in food processor container; cover. Process until smooth. Transfer to a container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Spoon mixture into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve immediately in waffle cones or transfer mixture to covered container and freeze to enjoy later.

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RIO VERDE FOOTHILLS - REAL ESTATE RECAP

Bonnie Burke • RE/MAX Fine Properties 21020 N Pima Road Scottsdale, AZ 85255

HOMES - Currently, there are 43 active homes on the market and 51 homes under contract.

LAND - Currently, there are 104 active lots on the market and 37 lots under contract.

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RIO VERDE LAND The following lots have closed since last publication. Keep in mind the price is determined by location, water availability, paved or dirt road, floodplain, etc.

1.24 acres 2 acres 1 acre 1.24 acres 1.02 acres 1.25 acres 1 acres 1.09 acres 1 acre 1 acre 1.04 acres 1.5 acres 1.01 acres 1.33 acres 1.01 acres 2.3 acres 1.03 acres 1.25 acres 1.25 acres 1.51 acres 2.5 acres 1.04 acres 1.03 acres 1.48 acres 1.48 acres 1.52 acre 10 acres 1.27 acres 1.27 acres 1.27 acres 1.14 acres 2.86 acres 1.07 acres 2.16 acres 2.5 acres 2.5 acres 3.3 acres 1.01 acres 2.12 acres 3.03 acres 2.45 acres 3.61 acres 2.5 acres 4.6 acres 2 acres 2.36 acres 2.06 acres 5 acres 4.79 acres 5.3 acres 5 acres 2.83 acres 7.92 acres 2.44 acres 5 acres 2.83 acres 5 acres 2.27 acres 4.08 acres 5 acres 2.91 acres 5.8 acres 5 acres 5 acres 8.89 acres 5 acres 7.19 acres 9.24 acres 19.5 acres

$55,000 $58,000 $60,000 $60,000 $65,000 $65,000 $70,000 $70,500 $74,500 $75,000 $78,500 $85,000 $89,000 $89,900 $95,000 $95,000 $98,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $104,000 $107,500 $120,500 $129,000 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $137,500 $140,000 $144,450 $147,000 $154,500 $160,000 $160,000 $165,000 $188,680 $193,920 $210,000 $215,000 $220,000 $235,000 $235,000 $240,000 $240,000 $260,000 $260,000 $262,500 $262,756 $285,000 $290,000 $290,000 $299,000 $300,000 $310,000 $315,000 $320,000 $325,000 $325,000 $339,000 $375,000 $375,000 $375,000 $385,000 $450,000 $595,000 $790,000

Per Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service 04/22/2021

RIO VERDE FOOTHILLS HOMES

If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.

*Listed or Sold By The Bonnie Burke Team

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Bath

Acre

DOM

List Price

1,680 2,654 3,805 2,966 3,216 3,651 3,680 3,414 3,311 3,813 3,321 2,595 3,319 3,869 2,723 3,235 5,214 6,653 5,458

3 3 4 5 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 3 5 5 10

2 2 3 3 3 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 2.5 3.5 5 2.5 3 2.5 4 5 7

1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 2 – 4.9 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 2 – 4.9 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 2 – 4.9 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 5 – 9.9 2 – 4.9 10+

37 7 18 25 13 15 8 34 4 3 1 29 37 40 14 1 37 29 28

$455,000 $749,900 $799,000 $839,900 $849,000 $875,000 $875,000 $900,000 $945,000 $975,000 $1,070,000 $1,085,000 $1,149,000 $1,160,000 $1,175,000 $1,499,900 $1,875,000 $2,250,000 $5,400,000

1,500 1,637 2,333 2,375 4,376 3,340 2,618 2,747 2,450 2,825 4,345 4,079 3,523 3,037 3,255 2,110 4,315 3,695 3,297 3,607 3,033 3,989 4,182 2,400 4,395 5,321 4,859 4,298 4,660 2,500 5,226

3 3 3 4 5 3 4 3 3 4 5 4 4 4 3 3 4 5 4 3 4 5 4 3 5 6 4 5 4 3 7

2 2 3 3 6 2.5 3 3 2 3 4.5 4.5 3 3 2.5 2.5 3.5 3.5 4 3.5 2.5 4 3.5 2.5 5 5.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 2.5 6.5

1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 .083 ac 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 5 – 9.9 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 2 – 4.9 10+ 5 – 9.9

508 14 28 29 178 176 16 21 69 45 196 35 54 8 5 38 18 27 53 20 27 3 46 24 11 45 17 16 0 159 434

$260,000 $505,000 $565,000 $585,000 $675,000 $699,000 $699,000 $725,000 $740,000 $769,000 $779,000 $819,500 $825,000 $825,000 $899,900 $910,000 $925,000 $949,989 $950,000 $950,000 $975,000 $975,000 $1,098,000 $1,100,000 $1,150,000 $1,299,900 $1,350,000 $1,445,000 $1,700,000 $2,950,000 $3,849,000

780 1,637 1,637 1,637 1,637 2,360 1,946 2,435 803 2,400 3,150 2,340 3,478 2,744 3,567 3,121 2,540 3,215 2,428 3,140 3,628 3,054 3,146 4,022 3,997 3,311 3,589 3,017 3,226 3,554 3,440 3,699 3,502 2,886 4,625 4,141 3,670 3,670 3,820 2,999 4,437 4,210 4,280 3,711 4,571 3,646 4,349 4,520 5,195

1 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 1 3 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 5 2 3 4 4 4 6 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 3 5 3 3 5 3 5 5

1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1.5 2 3.5 2 3 2.5 3.5 4 2 4 2.5 2.5 4 3 3 4 4.5 3.5 3.5 2.5 3 3 3 3.5 3 3 4.5 4 4 4 4.5 4 3 4 4 2.5 3.5 5.5 4 6 4.5

1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 5 – 9.9 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 5 – 9.9 2 – 4.9 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 2 – 4.9 5 – 9.9 2 – 4.9 5 – 9.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 2 – 4.9 2 – 4.9 2 – 4.9 2 – 4.9 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 5 – 9.9 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 2 – 4.9

9 36 33 3 36 42 23 199 51 22 12 5 134 330 28 65 365 126 141 42 25 103 11 58 14 19 2 65 23 3 115 73 17 106 192 50 36 5 5 19 57 76 23 476 61 109 25 28 373

$300,000 $450,000 $475,000 $498,000 $500,000 $555,000 $585,000 $610,000 $650,000 $653,500 $665,000 $700,000 $740,000 $757,500 $760,000 $770,000 $775,000 $775,000 $777,000 $785,000 $786,000 $800,000 $800,000 $815,000 $835,000 $850,000 $850,000 $855,000 $900,000 $950,000 $958,225 $967,500 $975,000 $1,025,000 $1,050,000 $1,125,000 $1,175,000 $1,199,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,250,000 $1,276,000 $1,283,000 $1,285,550 $1,295,000 $1,300,000 $1,350,000 $1,500,000 $1,600,000

Closed Since Last Publication

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Sq. Ft.

30214 N 164th Street 29318 N 146th Street 34219 N 140th Way 17128 E Gloria Lane 16907 E Gloria Lane 17518 E Whitehorn Drive 28135 N 153rd Street 30124 N 174th Street 27808 N 158th Street 30005 N 154th Street N 17506 E Wildcat Drive 27311 N 162nd Street 15432 E Lomas Verdes Drive 27722 N 164th Street *31317 N 154th Street 14146 E Peak View Road *27612 N 150th Street 30820 N Estrella Court 34011 N 136th Street 30718 N 172nd Street 27523 N 174th Street 16630 E Barwick Drive 27816 N 155th Place 16907 E Madre Del Oro Drive 31416 N 166th Place 29114 N 140th Street 30307 N 154th Way 31113 N 136th Way 29607 N 152nd Street 34317 N 138th Street 14335 E Desert Vista Trail 29021 N 146th Place 17315 E Quail Track Road 15315 E Melanie Drive *30615 N 162nd Street 30507 N 164th Street 14327 E Old West Way *33010 N 140th Street *32105 N 143rd Place 13946 E Windstone Trail 13919 E Quail Track Road 14619 E Desert Vista Trail *31824 N 142nd Street 33510 N 139th Place 32016 N 143rd Place 14224 E Gamble Lane *31721 N 138th Place 14305 E Lowden Court *16127 E Rio Verde Drive 29319 N 152nd Street

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Address Active Since Last Publication

UCB/CCBS/Pending Since Last Publication

*List or Sold by The Bonnie Burke Team

*13900 E Leisure Lane 17XXX E Pinnacle Vista Dr 4 17XXX E Pinnacle Vista Dr 1 170 E Lowden Road B 17505 E Cascalote Drive 0 E Montgomery Road 163xxx E Dixileta Drive 3 16828 N Rancho Laredo Street 270xx N 168th Street C 34XXX N 139th Way Lot 5 XXXX N 168th Street 28600 N 169th Street 14113 E Barbie Lane 17300 E Windstone Trail E3 16203 E White Feather Lane 311XX N 160th Street B 28816 N Rio Mountain Court 40 0 N 154th Street H 0 N 154th Street G XXXX3 E Peak View Road 3 *30304 N 174th Street 13835 E Villa Cassandra Drive 6 15130 E Monument Road 52 303XX N Windstone Trail E *154XX E Windstone Trail 3 13600 E Peak View Road 1 13839 N Rancho Del Oro Drive 163XX E Cavedale Drive 16335 E Cavedale Drive 163XX E Cavedale Drive 28623 N 141st Street 137XX E Villa Cassandra Road 143xx E Skinner Drive 0 165XX E Dale Drive *169XX E Cavedale Drive 17XXX E Montgomery Road 0 *14003 E Dove Valley Road 14226 E Desert Vista Trail 139xx Via Cassandra 0xxxz N 168th Street 14219 E Barwick Court 13 15600 E Windstone Trail 1 *0 N 142nd Street 11 147th Rio Verde Drive 0 286xxx N 160th Street 1 *31904 N 138th Street 9 14310 E Windstone Trail 43 28808 N 165th Place 1 304XX N 170th Street 2xxxz N 164th Street 0 2xxxm N 164th Street 0 14114 E Montgomery Court 53 139xx Via Cassandra 0 E Montgomery Court 51 00 E Rancho Laredo Drive 14322 E Windstone Trail 44 0001 N 172nd Street 14239 E Montgomery Court 49 29602 N 170th Street E 1 2xxxe N 164th Street 0 14019 E Windstone Trail 24 *14001 E Dove Valley Road 29305 N 172nd Street E 1 29205 N 172nd Street E 1 0 E Lone Mountain Road 29205 N 170th Street E 1 0000 N 172nd Street 0 E Rio Verde Drive 2xxxz N 164th Street 0

13811 E Rancho Del Oro Drive 16705 E Montgomery Road 16641 E Dixileta Drive 34211 N 136th Street 16348 E Saguaro Vista Drive 31315 N 155th Street 14423 E Peak View Road *14129 E Barbie Lane 13931 E Rancho Del Oro Drive 14326 E Dove Valley Road *29903 N 153rd Place *32107 N 141st Street 16538 E Desert Vista Trail 14136 E Bramble Berry Lane 28321 N 154th Street 13640 E Cascolote Drive 14713 E Morning Vista Lane *29037 N 144th Street 28311 N 156th Street 33425 N 139th Place 13935 E Smokehouse Trail 16205 E Blue Sky Drive 14310 E Ranch Road 13633 E Montgomery Road 14626 E Desert Vista Trail *16229 E White Feather Lane 29619 N 142nd Place 14720 E Morning Vista Lane 29707 N 138th Place 28628 N 144th Street 16711 E Rancho Del Oro 17140 E Redbird Road *13723 E Casey Lane 30811 N 144th Street 14219 E Quail Track Road 15039 E Desert Vista Court 14313 E Bobwhite Way 33119 N 138th Street 31119 N 142nd street 16226 E Pinnacle Vista Drive 29611 N 154th Street 14236 E Ranch Road 28533 N Rio Mountain Court 15415 E Cavedale Drive 15123 E Monument Court 28812 N 141st Street *14031 E Ranch Road *31714 N 144th Street 14016 E Milton Court

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All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The properties on this list have been listed/sold by various members of the MLS.

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