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

RIO VERDE FOOTHILLS

JULY | AUGUST 2021

Curb Appeal

How to Create it Quickly

Creamy Herb Potato Salad GoodNes

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EVENT CALENDAR JULY | AUGUST 2021

Cruise the Zoo Phoenix | Through Aug 10 PhoenixZoo.org On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday mornings this summer, the Phoenix Zoo is opening its gates to vehicles that want to cruise the zoo. The tour allows guests to get a unique view of the animal residents including flamingos, giraffes, elephants and more.

The Dinner Detective Interactive Mystery Show Tempe | July 17, Aug 14 & 28 TheDinnerDetective.com This award-winning, interactive show blends mystery and humor in a fun, social setting. Actors are not dressed in costume but sit hidden among the audience. Guests get to witness the mystery unfold and try to solve whodunnit along with the actors. Tickets include a four-course plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity and a night of entertainment.

Van Gogh Phoenix Phoenix | July 29 – Aug 31 VanGoghPhx.com Van Gogh’s most famous works come to life in this incredible, immersive exhibit. Visitors wander through the landscapes, night scenes, portraits and still-life paintings of Van Gogh, including the world-renowned “Starry Night,” as you’ve never seen them before.

Sunset Summer Nights Phoenix | July 30, Aug 27 RoyalPalmsHotel.com Enjoy a beautiful summer night full of sunsets, live music and specialized menu creations at Royal Palms Resort and Spa. The admission price includes entry, entertainment and appetizers that fit the night’s theme.

Phoenix Film Festival Scottsdale | Aug 12-22 PhoenixFilmFestival.com Arizona’s largest film festival is back this summer and celebrating its 20th anniversary. Hosted by Harkins Theatres, this 11-day festival showcases the best of independent cinema and up-andcoming filmmakers. More than 200 films will be screened, with special intros by the creators. PFF is a fan-favorite event, having been named one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals and a Top 50 Worth the Entry Fee by MovieMaker Magazine.

INSTANT

CURB APPEAL W

hether you’re settled into your dream home for years to come or thinking of putting it on the market soon, nothing feels better than having your abode look perfect when you pull into the driveway. While overall tidiness, a fresh coat of paint, and a weed-free yard are excellent ways to get attention, some smaller tweaks can garner lots of praise. Here’s how to tackle some little projects that provide big impact and add instant curb appeal.

The first thing many of us see when we pull up to our house is the mailbox, so why not make the most of this first impression? Whether you need to spring for a totally new mailbox or just head out to the street to clean and perhaps repaint yours, this little improvement will definitely be noticed. While you’re at it, plant some colorful flowers around the base of the mailbox and perhaps add some eye-catching new house numbers that match the style of your home. Little details show the TLC you give your casa.

Next, take a look at your front door. Could it use a fresh coat of paint or stain? Does the front porch need a deep cleaning (get the hose out and scrub a little, and while you’re at it, hose down the entire house to help it shine). Adding a wreath, bright flowers in pots, and a fresh new doormat will definitely boost your home’s overall style. Your outdoor light fixtures may also need a paint touch-up or may even need replacing.

Remember, these upgrades don’t have to cost a lot. If you have flowerbeds near the door, give them a good weeding and pop in some colorful annuals for long-lasting cheeriness throughout the summer season. Window boxes will also give some charm to your exterior if it’s looking a little bland.

Wondering what to plant? Home staging experts recommend certain flowers that attract buyers: roses, lavender, hydrangea, sunflowers, and tulips have universal appeal. Just what you want if you’re looking to sell.

At night, nothing amps up curb appeal better than accent lighting. Perfectly placed solar lights highlighting trees, interesting architectural elements, or water features provide a brilliant look to any home. Highlight a walkway or arched entryway to grab attention from the street. Be sure to walk out front at night and see how your home shines. You’re sure to be the envy of the neighborhood.

REAL ESTATE

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SCORE BIG AT THE

FLEA MARKET Aselling everything from vintage car parts to antique furniture. typical swap meet attracts an eclectic gathering of vendors

You can find unique items here, often for an excellent price. Use these seven tips to make the most of your marketplace outing.

1) PLAN AHEAD – Make a list of anything specific you hope to purchase to keep yourself on track. It’s easy to get distracted by the many vendors selling all sorts of interesting items!

Research the value beforehand so you know what you’re willing to pay.

2) DRESS CASUALLY – Dressing down helps keep sellers guessing.

If you’re dressed too fashionably, sellers assume you can pay more, and they will likely expect you to. A subtle, casual outfit will help you score a better price. Plus, dressing casually ensures you’ll be comfortable throughout the day.

3) BRING CASH – Although some swap meets have ATMs available and vendors may accept credit cards, it’s best to carry cash just in case. Having cash in hand also allows you to purchase an item on the spot. You don’t want to risk someone swiping your find while you run to the ATM.

4) TAKE NOTES – If you’re searching for the best deals, you probably want to circle the swap meet before making any big purchases. Use a notepad or your smartphone to remind yourself of things you liked, the listed price and where you found it. This way, you can compare items quickly without relying on memory.

5) SEE THE POTENTIAL – Sometimes, you’ll find flawlessly refinished or repurposed items. Other times, you have to get creative and think outside the box. Furniture can be repainted, re-stained or reupholstered to give it a totally new look. A little extra work might be worth it if the item is a standout piece.

7) ALWAYS NEGOTIATE – Get comfortable with the art of haggling. This is a normal part of swap meets that vendors expect. A first offer is almost never a final offer, and with smart negotiating you can knock 10 to 15 percent off the quoted price. Be friendly with the seller and politely point out any flaws the item may have. Always offer less than you’re willing to pay but keep the offer fair.

IN GOOD TASTE

Don’t be afraid to walk away if the price isn’t right.

Enjoy the experience and try again at another location.

There are plenty of hidden gems waiting for you!

CREAMY HERB POTATO SALAD INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup

Light mayonnaise

1 clove

Garlic, peeled

1/3 cup

Packed parsley leaves

2 lbs

Potatoes, cubed

1/4 cup

Chopped green onions

1 cup

Chopped celery

2 tbs

Sour cream

3

Hard-cooked eggs

1 tbs

Whole grain mustard

Salt and ground black pepper

1/2 tbs

Lemon juice

DIRECTIONS Place mayonnaise, parsley, green onions, sour cream, mustard, lemon juice and garlic in blender; season with salt and pepper. Cover; blend on low speed, leaving some pieces of parsley and green onions. Set aside.

Place potatoes in a large pot of salted cold water; bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain potatoes and let cool.

Combine cooled potatoes, eggs, celery and dressing in a large bowl; mix well.

Season with salt and pepper.

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

RIO VERDE FOOTHILLS - REAL ESTATE RECAP HOMES - Currently, there are 45 active homes on the market and 58 homes under contract.

RIOV

LAND - Currently, there are 104 active lots on the market and 21 lots under contract.

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 acres 1.11 acres 1.07 acres 1.15 acres 1.01 acres 1 acre 1 acre 1 acre 1 acre 1.15 acres 1 acre 1 acre 1 acre 1.25 acres 2.08 acres 1.25 acres 1.17 acres 1.06 acres 1.5 acres 1.92 acres 1.05 acres 1.32 acres 3.05 acres 1 acre 1.67 acres 2.21 acres 4.58 acres 2.29 acres 2.5 acres 2.2 acres 2.5 acres 4.72 acres 2.85 acres 5 acres 2.08 acres 4.16 acres 2.5 acres 5.01 acres 5 acres 1.18 acres 4.57 acres 7.5 acres 5.03 acres 2.6 acres 3.38 acres 2.21 acres 2.48 acres 14.24 acres

$72,500 $74,000 $75,000 $75,000 $78,000 $80,000 $80,000 $84,000 $85,000 $85,000 $89,100 $95,000 $98,000 $99,500 $110,000 $112,000 $114,000 $114,500 $115,000 $124,700 $124,900 $125,000 $125,000 $125,000 $135,000 $139,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $160,000 $165,000 $170,000 $200,000 $205,000 $230,000 $235,040 $238,800 $250,000 $256,550 $260,000 $276,000 $285,000 $294,500 $320,000 $329,000 $335,000 $399,000 $600,000

Per Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service 06/17/2021

RIO VERDE FOOTHILLS HOMES Address Active Since Last Publication 16418 E Milton Drive 27011 N 158th Street 14306 E Cavedale Drive 27241 N 152nd Street 31209 N 136th Street 29923 N 161st Way 28422 N 151st Street 14246 E Bajada Drive 31707 N 142nd Street 28209 N 139th Street 33915 N 140th Place 16705 E Calle De Las Estrellas Road 14037 E Red Bird Road 16705 E Calle De Las Estrellas Road 13839 E Quail Track Drive 29215 N 136th Street 32528 N 144th Street

*List or Sold by The Bonnie Burke Team

31300 N 156th St 4 28693 N 164th Street 17220 E Whitethorne Dr B 31300 N 173rd Place *14100 E Barbie Lane 29329 N 170th Street 3 29329 N 170th Street 1 17401 E Windstone Trail 29329 N 170th Street 2 3400X N 139th Street 138xxx E Hawknest Lot 4 Rd 1 138xxx E Hawknest Lot 3 Rd 3 *36001 N 144th Street 30239 N 174th Street *17100 E Lone Mountain Road 29452 N 146th Street 0 28509 N 151st Street 5 0 N 154th Street A 17521 E Whitethorn Drive 163xxx E Dixileta Drive 2 28530 N Rio Mountain Court 9 136xx N 136th Street N *27600 N 162nd Street 141st St & E Smokehouse Trail 136XX E Aloe Vera Dr 8 *137xx E Dove Valley Road *29200 N 168th Street 142XX E Montello Road 2 39909 N 142nd Street 12 000000 N 161st Street 0 E Hawknest Road 1 *27600 N 164th Street 14118 E Rancho Del Oro Cr 97 163XX E Montgomery Road 0 N 160th Street 0 0 N 156th Street *0 N 142nd Street 11 30777 N 161st Street 13800 E Montello Road 0 0 N 175th St na 163xx E Wildcat Drive 5 *35600 N 144th Street 000 E Dixileta Drive 14131 E Milton Court 29 30221 N 142nd Street 38 14038 E Windstone Court 27 14213 E Windstone Trail 15 0 N 160th Street

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Sq. Ft.

Bed

Bath

Acre

DOM

List Price

2,398 2,360 3,188 2,500 2,310 3,528 3,353 2,488 3,372 3,650 3,204 4,077 4,698 4,077 3,644 5,427 7,127

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

2.5 3 2.5 2 2 3.5 3 2 3 3.5 3 4 4 4 3.5 5 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 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 2 – 4.9 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 5 – 9.9 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 10+

18 14 3 14 15 16 43 56 14 5 21 1 15 1 2 18 21

$650,000 $750,000 $750,000 $775,000 $800,000 $825,000 $935,000 $949,000 $1,099,999 $1,100,000 $1,175,000 $1,275,000 $1,510,950 $1,600,000 $1,749,000 $1,900,000 $6,475,000

UCB/CCBS/Pending Since Last Publication 30545 N 168th Street 1,917 3 *16708 E Madre Del Oro Drive 1,637 3 15314 E Windstone Trail 2,303 5 *16515 E Lone Mountain Road 1,921 3 30024 N 162nd Way 3,350 3 27013 N 143rd Street 2,545 3 27523 N 168th Street 2,913 3 *34219 N 140th Way 3,805 4 28407 N 154th Place 2,780 6 17315 E Quail Track Road 3,037 4 17518 E Whitethorn Drive 3,651 4 30124 N 174th Street 6,800 3 *30005 N 154th ST N 3,813 3 *28713 N 148th Street 3,200 3 *31317 N 154th Street 2,723 4 33619 N 138th Place 3,338 5 14219 E Quail Track Road 4,625 4 14331 E Quail Track Road 4,446 4 31721 N 138th Place 4,298 5 *27612 N 150th Street 5,214 5 30820 N Estrella Court 6,653 5 26915 N 162nd Street 6,659 5

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

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

53 9 8 11 25 4 15 47 23 64 71 80 35 30 56 28 212 36 67 93 83 239

$479,000 $510,000 $575,000 $599,000 $600,000 $695,000 $725,000 $799,900 $799,900 $825,000 $875,000 $900,000 $975,000 $1,049,000 $1,060,000 $1,075,000 $1,079,900 $1,400,000 $1,445,000 $1,675,000 $2,250,000 $4,250,000

Closed Since Last Publication 16029 E Bobwhite Way 30214 N 164th Street 27523 N 174th Street 27816 N 155th Place 16630 E Barwick Drive *16419 E Morning Vista Lane 16907 E Madre Del Oro Drive 31416 N 166th Place 29114 N 140th Street 29607 N 152nd Street 34317 N 138th Street 30307 N 154th Way 14335 E Desert Vista Trail 17128 E Gloria Lane 29021 N 146th Place 30507 N 164th Street *30615 N 162nd Street 15315 E Melanie Drive *33010 N 140th Street 14327 E Old West Way *32105 N 143rd Place 13946 E Windstone Trail 13919 E Quail Track Road 29109 N 148th Street *31824 N 142nd Street 33510 N 139th Place 32016 N 143rd Place 14224 E Gamble Lane 14305 E Lowden Court *16127 E Rio Verde Drive 29319 N 152nd Street

1 2 2 3 3 3.5 6 2.5 3 3 4.5 3 4.5 3 3 3.5 2.5 2.5 4 3.5 3.5 2.5 4 3.5 2.5 5 5.5 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 0.83 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 2 – 4.9 2 – 4.9 2 – 4.9 5 – 9.9 1 – 1.9 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.9 1 – 1.5 1 – 1.5 2 – 4.9 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 2 – 4.9 1 – 1.9 2 – 4.9 10+ 5 – 9.9

0 86 14 32 35 31 178 177 35 56 214 34 49 57 70 46 38 5 53 67 20 56 3 20 24 11 86 17 0 159 460

SOLD Price 925 1,680 1,637 2,375 2,333 3,260 4,376 3,340 2,618 2,825 4,345 2,747 4,079 2,966 3,523 4,315 2,110 3,255 3,297 3,695 3,607 3,033 3,989 3,367 2,400 4,395 5,321 4,859 4,660 2,500 5,226

1 3 3 4 3 4 5 3 4 4 5 3 4 5 4 4 3 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 3 5 6 4 4 3 7

$350,000 $437,302 $500,000 $610,000 $620,000 $655,000 $675,000 $705,000 $705,000 $763,000 $779,000 $800,000 $819,500 $839,900 $875,000 $880,000 $905,000 $920,500 $942,500 $949,989 $950,000 $975,000 $1,000,000 $1,010,000 $1,140,000 $1,150,000 $1,262,500 $1,330,000 $1,690,000 $2,600,000 $3,466,250

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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