Bonnie Burk | Rio Verde Foothills Lifestyle | November 2021 Digital Newsletter

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EVENT CALENDAR NOVEMBER | DECEMBR 2021

CHARLES SCHWAB CUP CHAMPIONSHIP Phoenix | Nov.10-Nov 14 PgaTour.com

Featuring the top 36 players of the season, the Charles Schwab Cup Championship is the culmination of the PGA Tour Champions road to the Charles Schwab Cup, a year-long competition that ends with the Charles Schwab Cup playoffs.

WILDLIGHTS FOR WILDLIFE Phoenix | Nov. 7th PhoenixZoo.org

From the comfort of your own vehicle, you and your guests will embark on a four-wheel adventure that will scintillate your senses. Plus you’ll experience an exclusive drive-thru preview of the 30th anniversary of ZooLights – the Valley’s beloved holiday tradition, happening Nov. 7th- Jan 31st.

FRIED CHICKEN AND WINGS FESTIVAL Phoenix | Dec. 4th TicketTailor.com

Second annual Arizona Fried Chicken and Wings Festival in Downtown Phoenix. With over 10 local businesses, featuring different varieties of fried chicken from Korean fried chicken to Nashville Hot fried chicken. A finger licking food enjoyed throughout the world and every culture has their own twist on it. 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM

PHOENIX FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Phoenix | Dec. 11-12th PhoenixCenterForTheArts.org

The 9th annual arts and culture celebration perfect for the whole family. Featuring more than 150 art vendors and cultural organizations. It’s a perfect time to connect with the local art community and celebrate the season. Plus a full lineup of live music, performances, and interactive activities.

MY BLUEGRASS HEART Tempe | Dec. 18th TempeCenterForTheArts.com

Béla Fleck has made a point of boldly going where no banjo player has gone before, a musical journey earning him 15 GRAMMYS in nine different genres. But his roots are in bluegrass, and that’s where he returns with his first bluegrass tour in 24 years. Fleck’s first road band will spotlight some of the best of the new generation of bluegrass players, including: Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer & Bryan Sutton.

Lighting Luxe T

he future looks bright. As interior design remains minimalist and carefully curated, lighting has taken on a scene-stealing role. Think of your overhead and accent lighting as the jewels of your home—the finishing touches that can make your casa shine and be more stylish than ever before. Follow this room-by-room lighting guide to make your house the best and brightest on the block.

Since all things start in the kitchen, let’s head straight to the hub of the house where it’s go big or go home. Kitchen chandeliers and pendants are trending toward large statement fixtures. Choosing one big and bold lighting element over an island or eating area is all the rage. Whether you choose the popular antiqued brass, black matte, or brushed chrome, finishes can mix and match and evoke a feeling of a room that’s evolved over time. For 2022, materials are all about the environment.

From rattan shades and glass pendants to wood bases and chandeliers made from organic beads and shells, lighting elements have a real eco-focus. Exposed Edison bulbs with that still-hip industrial vibe also remain popular. There’s an old-world charm that seems timeless, reminiscent of another era yet also undeniably modern.

Next up is the dining room, a long overlooked space that more and more homeowners are spending time in with family and close friends enjoying homecooked meals together. As the dining tables get larger, so do the sparkling statement chandeliers overhead. Big and bright rules the day—yet with dimmable bulbs that are a must to set any mood required as the sun goes down. Popular current shapes are geometrical, rectangular, and circular. This is the place to try something daring as more and more chandeliers now resemble art, with multiple airy and orb-like lights hanging from the ceiling. Look to pare down the dining room furniture and décor and let your chandelier be the star of the space. After all, nothing makes a dinner more magical than just the right lighting.

In the living room, look for accent lighting highlighting nap and reading corners, game table nooks, and even a table lamp by a bar area. Dimmable lights for movie times are also a must in family spaces. The feeling is light and airy, making glass and antiqued brass and silver finishes popular choices.

Moving to the bedroom, sconces are having a comeback. After all, there’s no need to light up an entire room if you’re reading before going to bed.

Sconces of all shapes and sizes are brightening up bedsides and clearing space on nightstands, giving rooms an uncluttered look. Almost sculptural in style, sconces can have a large impact on a streamlined, pared-down boudoir.

Bathrooms (and kids’ rooms) are looking more and more chic with chandeliers, an unexpected design twist. With the minimalist and uncluttered interior designs popular today, overhead fixtures have an opportunity to brighten up a space bolder than ever before. When done right, these elements are the icing on the cake. Don’t be afraid to let your lighting truly shine.

REAL ESTATE

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the mid 1800s. The practice soon became popular across the pond, with Americans favoring floor to ceiling trees rather than table-size versions.

Ever ponder the poinsettia? Why is it the harbinger of the holiday season? The plant, native to southern Mexico and Central America, is named after a former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Joel Roberts Poinsett, who brought the leafy specimen back to the States in the early 1800s. He was taken by their beauty— the poinsettia is actually made of red and green leaves, not flowers—and the plant helped set the traditional red and green holiday hues.

Hyou’ve got your own traditions. Maybe you get a tree,

owever you celebrate the holiday season, chances are

decorate the mantel for the winter solstice, or send out holiday greeting cards. But have you ever wondered how some of these holiday traditions began?

When it comes to Christmas trees, the origins are definitely European. Though it is still intensely debated, the European countries of Latvia and Estonia both stake claim to being the first to decorate Christmas trees (we’re talking back to the 1400s and 1500s). According to The History Channel, however, it was the Germans who started the Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century, with the Protestant Reformer Martin Luther first adding candles to the branches.

IN GOOD TASTE

In America, however, things were quite different. In fact, even just hanging holiday decorations was once forbidden here.

Back in 1659, observing Christmas day in any way other than attending church was illegal in the state of Massachusetts.

No caroling or trees or decorations of any kind were allowed.

Of course, that didn’t last forever. Eventually, the tradition of indoor Christmas trees did make its way to our shores, thanks in large part to Queen Victoria, who was illustrated in an English newspaper gathering with her family around a Christmas tree in

Why do we hang Christmas stockings? Once upon a time they were actually put by the chimney to dry after washing. But, legend has it, St. Nicholas tossed gold down the chimney of a poor man’s home and it landed in his daughters’ stockings.

People soon began leaving socks by the fire hoping to find treasure the next morning. Speaking of St. Nick, you may wonder where Santa Claus comes from. Jolly old St. Nicholas was based on a fourth-century Greek bishop who helped protect children. In Europe, some celebrate him on December 5th or 6th, when he decides who is naughty or nice. And did you know that in Scandinavia, Santa Claus rides a goat on Christmas not a sleigh pulled by reindeer?

And finally, whose idea was it to send holiday greeting cards?

We can also thank Queen Victoria for this tradition, as well as Englishman Henry Cole, who is credited with creating the first commercial Christmas card. He commissioned a drawing and printing of 1,000 cards in 1843.

The card depicted a family celebrating and drinking wine and it caused quite a scandal at the time. Happy holidays to all!

GINGER-CREAM COOKIES INGREDIENTS:

3/4 cup

shortening

1/2 tsp

salt

1 cup

packed light brown sugar

1/4 cup

sugar

1

large egg

1/4 cup

molasses

FILLING:

2-1/4 cups

all-purpose flour

3 tsp

ground ginger

2 tsp

baking soda

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

3 ounces

cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup

butter, softened

2 tsp

lemon extract

2 cups

confectioners’ sugar

1 tsp

vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS: Cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in egg and molasses. In another bowl, whisk flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.

Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Preheat oven to 375°. Shape dough into 1 inch balls; roll in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork, forming a crisscross pattern. Bake until set (do not overbake), 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Meanwhile, combine filling ingredients until smooth. Spread over bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies.

Refrigerate.

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26811 N 137th Street | Scottsdale, AZ | 85262 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 800sqft Workshop/Garage | 2.5 Acres

This home sits on 2.5 acres, fenced and gated for privacy and tucked away off main roads. No Floodplain, huge bonus! 800 sq.ft. workshop/extra garage or possible casita with heating/ cooling and 1/2 bath. 2 covered stalls with turnout. Unobstructed views of Tom’s Thumb in the McDowell Mountains, Four Peaks, Weavers Needle and Mazatzal mountain ranges. The backyard is amazing with a built in BBQ, heated pool/spa and a large deck to take in the views and stargaze at night. 200amp service and 220 outlets can be utilized for RV hookup. This area is perfect for the outdoor enthusiasts with unlimited biking, hiking and horseback riding. Short distance to McDowell Mountain Park consisting of almost 22,000 acres. Only 10 minutes to Verde River recreation area, golf courses, restaurants, etc.

RIO VERDE FOOTHILLS HOMES Address Active Since Last Publication 17048 E Cavedale Drive 28021 N 165th Street 28819 N 146th Street 29533 N 154th Street 14842 E Morning Vista Lane 14246 E Bajada Drive 28216 N 148th Street 16738 E Lone Mountain Road 31607 N 138th Street 31106 N 161st Place 31707 N 142nd Street *26811 N 137th Street *14037 E Red Bird Road 29505 N 156th Place *29421 N 140th Street 14310 E Lowden Court 28028 N 148th Street

RIO VERDE FOOTHILLS - REAL ESTATE RECAP HOMES - Currently, there are 53 active homes on the market and 56 homes under contract.

LAND - Currently, there are 108 active lots on the market and 22 lots under contract.

RIO VERDE LAND *0 E Bajada Drive 27221 N 137th Street 3 *169X3 E Lone Mountain Road 17212 E Whitethorn Drive A 16533 E Dale Lane 0 *13650 E Villa Cassandra Dr 2 *140th E Dove Valley Road 00000 E Dixileta Drive *29XX2 N 154th Street *16507 E Montgomery Road *31210 N 172nd Street 16207 E Cavedale Drive 0 E Lowden Road 29XXX N 148th Street *15600 E Rio Verde Drive 142X1 E Montello Road 13740 E Brookhart Way 145xx E Balancing Rock Road 1704X E Maya Way *154XX E Roy Rogers Road 17400 E Quail Track Road *00000 N 144th Street A XXXX N 139th Way 31709 N 138th Place U XXX30 N 164th Street N 15420 E Roy Rogers Rd 167xx E Rio Verde Drive 0 N 172nd Street 0 N 172nd Street 0 E Westland Road 144xx E Red Bird Road *31263 N 152nd Street 13XXX E Lone Mountain Rd 15 296XX N 160th Street 144th E Rio Verde Drive 0 0 N 172nd Street

1 acre 1 acre 1.11 acres 1.28 acres 1.08 acres 1 acre 1.25 acres 1.57 acres 1.19 acres 3.65 acres 2.01 acres 1.18 acres 2.5 acres 1.15 acres 1.03 acres 2.29 acres 1.24 acres 1 acre 2 acres 3.6 acres 1.03 acres 3.19 acres 2.5 acres 1.66 acres 2.56 acres 2.27 acres 4.38 acres 5 acres 5 acres 5 acres 5 acres 5 acres 9.96 acres 8.75 acres 13 acres 30 acres

$70,000 $75,000 $79,000 $79,500 $80,000 $85,150 $89,500 $90,000 $100,000 $110,000 $115,000 $116,500 $119,000 $120,000 $125,000 $146,500 $161,000 $169,900 $170,000 $180,000 $185,000 $191,460 $192,500 $200,000 $200,000 $220,000 $345,000 $400,000 $410,000 $412,000 $480,000 $530,000 $665,000 $1,579,200 $1,600,000 $1,710,000

Per Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service 10/19/2021

*List or Sold by The Bonnie Burke Team

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.

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Sq. Ft.

Bed

Bath

Acre

DOM

List Price

2,468 2,331 2,140 2,138 2,825 2,488 2,610 3,749 3,429 2,947 3,372 2,756 4,698 3,766 3,619 4,259 2,329

4 4 3 3 4 3 4 4 4 3 4 3 5 5 4 4 3

2 2 2 2 3 2 2 3.5 3.5 3.5 3 2.5 4 4 4.5 3.5 2.5

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

19 26 1 15 1 33 0 61 5 7 2 27 9 28 5 52 55

$599,888 $638,999 $670,000 $795,000 $889,000 $919,000 $950,000 $1,040,000 $1,075,000 $1,150,000 $1,200,000 $1,250,000 $1,300,000 $1,325,000 $1,328,000 $2,250,000 $3,250,000

UCB/CCBS/Pending Since Last Publication 16516 E Morning Vista Lane 1,634 3 27011 N 158th Street 2,360 4 28521 N 156th Street 2,744 4 29619 N 143rd Street 2,810 3 29923 N 161st Way 3,528 4 28905 N 148th Street 2,400 4 27913 N 165th Street 3,036 4 27817 N 165th Street 3,091 3 27107 N 141st Place 3,136 4 28403 N 139th Street 3,252 4 31009 N 155th Place 2,991 3 33729 N 142nd Way 2,730 4 26814 N 162nd Street 5,336 4 *15509 E Melanie Drive 3,522 4 *28309 N 156th Way 3,392 4 13639 E Hedgehog Place 3,190 4 16246 E Gamble Lane 4,078 5 14308 E Dove Valley Road 4,012 4 14731 E Dixileta Drive 3,665 4 14035 E Lowden Court 6,250 4

2 3 2.5 3 3.5 2.5 3 3 2.5 3.5 2.5 2.5 4 3 3 4 4.5 3.5 3.5 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 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

6 126 52 35 140 77 7 7 24 37 18 4 103 36 23 24 75 42 75 126

$535,000 $750,000 $785,000 $814,000 $820,000 $859,000 $870,000 $899,000 $900,000 $950,000 $995,000 $1,000,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000 $1,090,000 $1,200,000 $1,400,000 $1,450,000 $1,674,000 $2,500,000

Closed Since Last Publication 16235 E Rancho Laredo Drive 35701 N 136th Street 16418 E Milton Drive 15650 E Morning Vista Lane 15222 E Red Bird Road *16836 E Estancia Way 34311 N 139th Place 16908 E Buckhorn Trail 28422 N 151st Street 14128 E Barbie Lane 30315 N 154th Place 13624 E Cavedale Drive 14303 E Old West Way 14010 E Desert Vista Trail 27715 N 164th Place 28417 N 156th Street 31704 N 139th Place 14230 E Gloria Lane 28421 N Rio Mountain Court *27612 N 150th Street 15008 E Windstone Trail 14715 E Windstone Trail

2 2 2.5 2.5 2 3 4 4 3 4 3 2.5 2.5 3.5 2.5 3 3.5 2.5 3.5 4 2.5 6

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

7 62 65 43 3 56 62 236 97 79 35 37 55 48 35 5 96 86 39 105 0 75

SOLD Price 1,555 1,637 2,398 1,625 1,901 2,438 3,808 3,430 3,353 4,510 3,359 3,083 3,034 3,461 3,746 2,536 3,406 3,099 4,076 5,214 2,271 7,359

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

$479,000 $480,000 $675,000 $695,000 $707,176 $740,000 $745,000 $750,000 $828,000 $850,000 $870,000 $885,000 $950,000 $1,000,000 $1,123,000 $1,150,000 $1,199,000 $1,225,000 $1,285,000 $1,600,000 $2,100,000 $3,100,000

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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