Dena Greenawalt | Southeast Valley Homeowner | June 2022 Digital Newsletter

Vol. 9 Issue 6

Presented by: Dena Greenawalt

TRAVEL TIME The Highline New York City, NY

THE BEST OF THE BUNCH Among the urban atmosphere of New York City, get a fresh perspective by walking the High Line. This unique non-profit organization and public park was built on the historic freight rail line above Manhattan’s West Side and opened to visitors in 2009. Designers of the project were inspired by the natural and industrial history of the area, resulting in a diverse and captivating experience. It features outdoor artwork and installations, gardens, architectural design, performances, and food. Take your time with a self-guided tour or join a guided tour offered specific days of the week.

Source: thehighline.org

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here are few things more sumptuous in summer than a juicy slice of watermelon. Packed with nutrients and low in calories, watermelon makes an ideal summertime snack for kids and adults alike. In fact, watermelon is 91 percent water, hence its name. But how do you know you’re choosing the ripest, sweetest watermelon at the farmer’s market, grocery store, or farm?

After all, unlike other melons, watermelons don’t continue to ripen after they are plucked from the vine so it’s important to choose carefully. Here’s how to make sure you’re picking the best of the bunch. (Psst! It’s all about color, shape, feel, sound, and smell.)

First, look for a watermelon that is dark green. If the watermelon was picked from the vine too soon it will be lighter in color. You want to find one with contrasting green stripes. Another thing to look for: The yellowish field spot on the underside of the fruit where the watermelon was resting on the vine at the farm. The more yellow or orange the field spot (and the less white), the longer it ripened in the field and the juicier it will be. Next, look at the shape of the watermelon. Round watermelons tend to be sweeter while oval shaped ones may be less so. Pass on any watermelons with irregular bumps. See any marks that look like brown webbing? These are actually signs of bee pollination and indicate the watermelon will be sweet.

Next, pick the watermelon up and give it a feel. The fruit should feel firm and never soft or squishy. It should also feel sort of heavy for its size. Pick up two that are relatively the same size. The heavier of the two should be the ripest and full of sweet juice.

Then, give it a tap or a knock. You should hear a deep sound (some say it should sound like a knock on a door). If the knock sounds flat or dull, the fruit may be overripe. Finally, give that fruit a sniff.

If you smell a fruity sweet aroma, the watermelon is ripe. If there’s no smell, choose another watermelon.

A few signs that your watermelon is not safe for eating: Dents, nicks, or soft spots, which can lead to rot; a foul smell; or dark spots, which could indicate bacteria. Avoid these watermelons if they happen to make it to the store or stand.

LIFEWISE

tension. Jimmy Stewart plays a professional photographer stuck in a wheelchair after an accident, whose boredom leads him to start spying on his neighbors from his window. He soon stumbles upon a secret he wishes he hadn’t.

WHAT TO WATCH

Sunset Boulevard (1950, Director Billy Wilder): Hypocritical Hollywood gets lambasted in this dark comedy. When a struggling screenwriter takes a job to help a delusional has-been star make an impossible comeback, he gets drawn into her dark fantasy world with murderous results. Wilder incisively shows that below the surface of the Hollywood dream lies a Hollywood nightmare.

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hile movies may be a relatively new art form, they’ve been around long enough to include plenty of works that are so loved they’re now considered artistic staples. Here are five classic films you must watch in your life.

Stagecoach (1939, Director John Ford): While not John Wayne’s first film, this was undoubtedly the breakout film for The Duke, as he plays outlaw-with-a-heart-of-gold Ringo Kid. This ensemble Western about a variety of different people having to make a perilous stagecoach journey together features spot-on performances and suspenseful action. This film was the first of many where director John Ford famously used Monument Valley for epic chase scenes.

Singin’ in the Rain (1952, Director Stanley Donen): There may not be a more joyful and entertaining film than “Singin’ in the Rain.”

The story of two Hollywood stuntmen who find big opportunity as the industry moves into the realm of the “talkie,” this film also is about Hollywood’s growing pains when sound was introduced. The performances are flawless, the humor is laugh out loud funny, the songs are classic, and the sets and dance numbers are stupendous.

Jaws (1975, Director Steven Spielberg): Before visual effects and CGI, filmmakers had to use limited resources and the imagination of the audience to create tension and fear. Jaws withholds showing too much of its titular monster until near the end of the film, and as a result creates an atmosphere so scary people were literally afraid to swim in the ocean for years afterward. Combined with an incredibly clever marketing campaign, Spielberg and Jaws basically created what we now know to be the “Summer Blockbuster.”

FLAVORFUL

Rear Window (1954, Director Alfred Hitchcock): If someone pitched you an idea about a movie that takes place entirely in one room, you’d be forgiven for being worried. But in the hands of the master of suspense, this idea is elevated to sheer cinematic

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1/2 cup 1 tbs 1 tsp

Cream cheese Sweetened Condensed Milk Orange juice Grated orange peel Vanilla extract

3 cups 1 cup 2

Assorted berries Chopped Maria cookies Chocolate Bars Fresh mint leaves

DIRECTIONS Mix cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, orange juice, grated orange peel and vanilla extract in medium bowl until smooth; cover. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Layer each of 6 dessert cups with 1/4 cup berries, 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture, 1 tablespoon chopped cookies and 1 teaspoon chopped chocolate. Repeat layer and top with mint leaves. Serve immediately.

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Southeast Valley Cities Neighborhood Activity Report

June 2022

Market Commentary Month Over Month: As we move into summer we are starting to see an increase in new listings Month Over Month and significant increase Year-Over-Year. Home sales are down slightly Month-Over-Month but higher percentage decrease Year-Over-Year. A key indicator that the market is still moving in a positive direction and still a healthy Seller’s Market are the Average Sales Price & Median Price per sq. ft. are both up with Days on Market either staying the same or down slightly.

All indicators show that there is still buyer demand and there will be positive price appreciation this year.

HOWEVER, Sellers need to be extremely realistic in pricing their homes and be patient. With increasing interest rates, it may take a little longer to go under contract and most Buyers are no longer waiving most of the contingencies.

WHO YOU WORK WITH MATTERS!

Choose a REALTOR® with proven results,market expertise, and client satisfaction that is backed-up by our client’s testimonials! Call today to discuss how I can help you achieve your real estate goals! 602.980.6001 Active Listings are Up

Median Sale Price Per Sq. Ft. is Up 24.9%

Sold Listings are Down

83.7%

15.8%

Active Listings: 2,941 May 2021: 1,601

Sold Listings: 2,740 May 2021: 3,254

Median $/Sq. Ft.: $313.53 May 2021: $251.05

Median Days on Market is Down

Months of Supply is Up

118.2%

11.1%

Mos of Supply: 1.07 May 2021: .49

Median Dom: 16 May 2021: 18

East Valley Highlights – All Areas – Zip Codes Chandler

Gilbert

Mesa

Queen Creek San Tan Valley

Scottsdale

Tempe

Average List Price

$700,989

$777,600

$528,203

$812,468

$524,089

$1,558,136

$558,413

Average Sold Price

$655,784

$698,947

$488,493

$686,032

$484,445

$1,122,593

$514,777

No. of Sold Properties

369

382

879

178

215

804

195

New Properties for Sale

512

578

1032

301

325

1158

235

Average Days on Market

20

19

23

25

23

28

21

Statistics for 5/01/2022 - 5/31/2022

2020 REALTOR of the Year

Dena Greenawalt GRI, SRS, MCNE, CDPE, ABR

REALTOR®

602.980.6001

2021 Arizona Association of Realtors Regional RVP DenaG@DMGAZHomes.com 2020 WeSERV President DMGAZHomes.com | GETMyUniqueHomeValue.com 2019 SEVRAR President-Elect RE/MAX Hall of Fame 2018 725 W Elliot Rd #111 | Gilbert, AZ | 85233 2017, 2019, 2020 RE/MAX Platinum Award 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018 RE/MAX 100% Award

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