Ancala Lifestyle | Tsutsumi Lambrecht

FEATURED COVER HOME

MARCH | APRIL

ANCA

2016

L I F E S T Y L E

Stunning Remodeled Contemporary 11895 North 114th Way | 4 Bed | 4.5 Bath | Theater Separate Guest House | 5,400 SQFT | $1,599,500 Enter into the private courtyard to be wowed by the amazing views of the golf course & vast mountain range. Just (2016) remodeled with new designer contemporary kitchen with Wolf gas cook top, double ovens, beautiful counters, opens to generous family room. New master bathroom with floating cabinets, jetted soaking tub, his & her closets. All bedrooms have private full baths with walk-in closets and private exit to grounds.

Attention to detail, starting with the impressive 3-sided glass floorto-ceiling wine closet upon entering & artistic glass tile throughout.

The basement theater is truly unique with a porthole view into the deep end of pool. Separate guest house has living room, euro kitchen and bedroom. Ascend via staircase to upper view deck to enjoy Camelback, colorful sunsets, and city light views. This home was specifically designed for privacy, entertaining and everyday family enjoyment. In prestigious 24 hour guard gated Ancala.

SELLING SCOTTSDALE ONE VIEW AT A TIME

12557 N 120th Place | 4 Bed | 4.5 Bath | 5,000 SQFT | $1,978,500 Contemporary Ancala Architectural Masterpiece Perched high against the mountain preserve for privacy and Eagle Nest views of Camelback, sunsets & city lights. Designed with every room exiting to enjoy indoor & outdoor living. Separate guest house to spoil family & friends.

Outdoor living a must with two yards, dramatic water features cascading into zero edge pool, fireplace and multiple seating area to enjoy views.

Celebrate Earth Day

Breathtaking Golf Course, Mountain & Lake Views 11680 East Cortez Drive | 2 Master Suites | 2.5 Baths 1,760 SQFT | 2 Car Garage | $588,500 Enjoy the golf course but not the golf balls from this remodeled villa. Updated kitchen and redesigned 2015 master bathroom.

Light, bright open floor plan with forever views. Move in ready with new carpet, new paint, new lighting. Walking distance to Ancala Country Club. Simply enjoy Arizona Resort Living at its best!

Live Where You Play And...

Play Where You Live!

Tsutsumi H. Lambrecht, ABR, CRS, CLHMS, CNE, CSSN

Office 480-661-5554 Mobile 480-695-8807 tsutsumilambrecht@earthlink.net

See all homes listed and sold in Ancala updated daily at www.Ancala.org.

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

Protecting the Planet

Fulfilling every family member’s wishes. Exquisite 2007 home with exceptional craftsmanship and quality. This home features a gourmet kitchen, 5 ensuite bedrooms, an executive office, two family rooms, three laundry centers, a true theater, wine cellar, and elevator. Perfect for entertaining with expansive covered patios, a spacious spa cascading into negative edge pool with spills onto lower grounds with putting green. A must see in 24 hour guard gated Ancala County Club with true sense of community.

11867 North 118th Street | 5 Bed | 5.5 Bath | 4,593 SQFT | $1,245,000 Privacy On Golf Course With Mountain Views Sophisticated designer remodel with hardwood floors, new kitchen, new master bathroom with the finest finishes. Outdoor living enjoyed in re-designed backyard with pool, new BBQ, conversational fire pit and view deck for private tanning. In Ancala with close proximity to desirable Scottsdale schools, Basis Alternative School, fine dining, shopping and easy access to freeways.

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The properties on this list have been listed/sold by various members of the MLS. Produced by Desert Lifestyle Publishing • 480.460.0996 • www.DesertLifestyle.net

Cover Photography | Gill Couto Photography

Tsutsumi H. Lambrecht

11947 East Larkspur Drive | 5 Bed | 7 Bath | 6,613 SQFT | Office | Theater | $2,150,000 Regal Family Dream Home!

Home Warranty Pros and Cons

RA Sushi’s

Signature Tootsy Maki

Cover Home

Exclusively Presented

By Tsutsumi Lambrecht

MARCH | APRIL 2016 Today’s Masters 2016 Orpheum Theatre | March 24-27 BalletAZ.org | (602) 381-1096 Spring begins with a program of contemporary ballets that represent the continuing development of the art form and its artists. The performance features choreography that pushes the boundaries of classical ballet, including the works by Ballet Arizona’s Ib Andersen.

Weighing the Decision on Home Warranty Coverage

First JCNA International Jaguar Festival Scottsdale Plaza Resort | March 31 - April 6 JaguarFestival.com | (602) 955-5574 The Jaguar Clubs of North America selected Scottsdale, AZ for its inaugural International Jaguar Festival. The Jaguar Club of Central AZ (JCCA) will host this 6 days of fun and sun-filled “Spirit of the West” Jaguar event. The Sunday Concourse will include a Timeline of Jaguar Cars from 1935-2016 allowing onlookers to walk through historical moments in Jaguar time, as well as a Racing Heritage Display and Tribute Cars, all to balance out a showcase of Jaguars never before seen all in a single location.

VIVA Scottsdale Waterfront Southbridge | April 2 VIVA2030.splashthat.com The 22nd annual VIVA, presented by VOS Active 2030 Club, is a semi-formal event featuring casino-style gaming, live entertainment, silent auction and raffles, dancing and more. Guests will celebrate the best in Arizona culinary talents, live music, craft cocktails, beers and wine.

Phoenix Film Festival Harkins Scottsdale/101 Theatre | April 7-14 PhoenixFilmFestival.com For the past 15 years, the Phoenix Film Festival has helped its audiences find their new favorite movies, and who knows, your film could be someone’s new favorite movie! Phoenix Film Festival is a program under the 501(c)3 non-profit organization The Phoenix Film Foundation, and is a sibling of the International Horror Sci-Fi Film Festival, Arizona Student Film Festival, and Phoenix Film Society.

Scottsdale Culinary Festival Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts | April 16-17 ScottsdaleFest.org This year’s festival will feature a host of events from cooking demonstrations by some of the nation’s top chefs to a one-of-a-kind James Beard out-of-thehouse dinner. More event highlights include 40 local restaurants, 30 craft breweries, 20 bands, a teen cooking challenge, chef demos, family zone, wine garden, and a vodka lounge. No matter what kind of culinary experience you crave, the Scottsdale Culinary Festival has something for everyone!

W

hen purchasing an existing home, a home warranty can provide peace of mind knowing that repairs to leaky pipes, broken furnaces, or appliance break-downs can be fixed for a “nominal” service charge. However, upon closer inspection, these warranties may not provide all the coverages you might expect.

Home warranties purchased on existing homes are more like limited service contracts that are in effect for only one year. The warranty policy holder typically has no control over who provides the repair service – that is determined by the warranty company itself.

Taking Steps M

Refine your food selections. How often do you check the “product of” food labels in the grocery store? Produce grown in Peru or Holland may be fine, but think about what it took to get that pepper to your shopping cart: Lots of handling, packaging, and various forms of transportation. Now consider a pepper grown at a local farm: It will most likely be fresher and more nutrient-rich because it hasn’t been trucked in from across the U.S. or shipped in from another country. Buying local really is better for the environment. While you’re at the grocery store, remember to use those reusable bags in the back of your car.

Better yet? Head to a farmers’ market and bring a basket to carry your purchases home.

Retool your home front. Many environmental strides can be made right in your own environs. For starters, try to keep your home cool or warm depending on the season without constantly moving the thermostat. Blinds and drapes can keep heat in or out, and ceiling fans can really cool a room. Too cold? Grab a sweater and slippers.

Outdoors, rethink the amount of water, herbicides, and fertilizers you use in your yard. A little hand weeding and smart xeriscaping can do wonders for planet Earth

AngiesList.com reports that home warranty companies top the mostcomplained-about list on their website year after year. The site attributes this to the fact that consumers assume something is covered by the warranty that isn’t, or consumers were surprised by the standard service charges when something breaks. Those service charges can range from $75 to $100 depending on service area.

The typical resale home warranty covers repairs to kitchen and laundry appliances, water heaters and furnaces, ceiling and exhaust fans, plumbing systems and circuit breakers. More expensive repair items such as roofs, pools and window issues are usually not covered. The consumer needs to be aware of the type of policy being offered. Some home warranty companies charge extra to cover air conditioning systems and ventilation issues. There are other exclusions such as ice makers, which break down often. Most policies don’t cover plumbing backups or leaky skylights either.

If you are in the market for a resale home, you need to carefully consider whether a home warranty is worth the cost. Determine if the seller is offering a home warranty as part of the transaction.

If they are not, you can always ask the seller to provide a home warranty during the contract negotiations. If the seller offers a home warranty to sweeten the deal, take it.

But if you must purchase the policy yourself, shop carefully and understand exactly what is covered for your investment. Research consumer complaints and don’t let the lure of “insurance” lead you into making a purchase.

“Instead of buying one of these policies – or placing any value in the one provided when you buy a home – you’ll do better to place that money into a home repair fund,” says Consumers’ Checkbook, an independent nonprofit that publishes consumer magazines in several locales around the country.

REAL ESTATE

corner

Celebrate Earth Day by Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

ark your calendar: Earth Day is Friday, April 22. And with all the dire news about our planet – record-setting warm temperatures, plastic filling up our oceans, and animals dying from disruptions in their food chains – there has never been a more important time to make changes. So what can you do to make a difference? By now, we should all know the three basic Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. But what more can we do to have a smaller carbon footprint?

IN GOOD TASTE

Event Calendar

… especially if every homeowner gets in on the act.

Rethink your ride. Although we can’t all run out and buy a brand new electric or hybrid car, we can try to drive less. It’s that simple.

Carpool with coworkers for your daily commute. Work with neighbors to share trips to school, baseball practice, and ballet class. Combine all your errands for the week and try to get them all done at once. Consider buying in bulk online and have basics like toilet paper and detergent delivered to your door. If you don’t regularly use public transportation, research your area’s bus and train routes and time tables and see if they sync up with your schedule. And of course, if you can, try walking. It’s good for you!

Signature Tootsy Maki INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

1 4 oz 1/4 c 1/2 c 2 pc Pinch 2 tbsp

Place nori on makisu (rolling mat). Add seasoned sushi rice and spread evenly from edge to edge. Keep hands wet with water when handling the rice. Turn it over so nori is facing up. Place Crab Mix, cucumber, and shrimp on top of the nori. Roll tightly with makisu. Slice the roll into 8 pieces and sprinkle with tempura bits. Finally, drizzle eel sauce over the sliced roll and serve.

sheet nori (seaweed)* seasoned sushi rice crab mix (see below) thinly sliced cucumber butterfly shrimp tempura bits* eel sauce (Japanese BBQ)*

CRAB MIX INGREDIENTS & DIRECTIONS 2 pieces kani kama 1 tbsp shredded crab 1 tbsp mayo Masago to taste Tear apart kani kama into small pieces. Then combine shredded crab, mayo, and masago with kani kama in a small bowl.

One roll = 8 pieces. * Nori, tempura bits/flakes, and eel sauce can be found at any local Asian supermarket.

RA Sushi | (480) 990-9256 | RASushi.com

MARCH | APRIL 2016 Today’s Masters 2016 Orpheum Theatre | March 24-27 BalletAZ.org | (602) 381-1096 Spring begins with a program of contemporary ballets that represent the continuing development of the art form and its artists. The performance features choreography that pushes the boundaries of classical ballet, including the works by Ballet Arizona’s Ib Andersen.

Weighing the Decision on Home Warranty Coverage

First JCNA International Jaguar Festival Scottsdale Plaza Resort | March 31 - April 6 JaguarFestival.com | (602) 955-5574 The Jaguar Clubs of North America selected Scottsdale, AZ for its inaugural International Jaguar Festival. The Jaguar Club of Central AZ (JCCA) will host this 6 days of fun and sun-filled “Spirit of the West” Jaguar event. The Sunday Concourse will include a Timeline of Jaguar Cars from 1935-2016 allowing onlookers to walk through historical moments in Jaguar time, as well as a Racing Heritage Display and Tribute Cars, all to balance out a showcase of Jaguars never before seen all in a single location.

VIVA Scottsdale Waterfront Southbridge | April 2 VIVA2030.splashthat.com The 22nd annual VIVA, presented by VOS Active 2030 Club, is a semi-formal event featuring casino-style gaming, live entertainment, silent auction and raffles, dancing and more. Guests will celebrate the best in Arizona culinary talents, live music, craft cocktails, beers and wine.

Phoenix Film Festival Harkins Scottsdale/101 Theatre | April 7-14 PhoenixFilmFestival.com For the past 15 years, the Phoenix Film Festival has helped its audiences find their new favorite movies, and who knows, your film could be someone’s new favorite movie! Phoenix Film Festival is a program under the 501(c)3 non-profit organization The Phoenix Film Foundation, and is a sibling of the International Horror Sci-Fi Film Festival, Arizona Student Film Festival, and Phoenix Film Society.

Scottsdale Culinary Festival Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts | April 16-17 ScottsdaleFest.org This year’s festival will feature a host of events from cooking demonstrations by some of the nation’s top chefs to a one-of-a-kind James Beard out-of-thehouse dinner. More event highlights include 40 local restaurants, 30 craft breweries, 20 bands, a teen cooking challenge, chef demos, family zone, wine garden, and a vodka lounge. No matter what kind of culinary experience you crave, the Scottsdale Culinary Festival has something for everyone!

W

hen purchasing an existing home, a home warranty can provide peace of mind knowing that repairs to leaky pipes, broken furnaces, or appliance break-downs can be fixed for a “nominal” service charge. However, upon closer inspection, these warranties may not provide all the coverages you might expect.

Home warranties purchased on existing homes are more like limited service contracts that are in effect for only one year. The warranty policy holder typically has no control over who provides the repair service – that is determined by the warranty company itself.

Taking Steps M

Refine your food selections. How often do you check the “product of” food labels in the grocery store? Produce grown in Peru or Holland may be fine, but think about what it took to get that pepper to your shopping cart: Lots of handling, packaging, and various forms of transportation. Now consider a pepper grown at a local farm: It will most likely be fresher and more nutrient-rich because it hasn’t been trucked in from across the U.S. or shipped in from another country. Buying local really is better for the environment. While you’re at the grocery store, remember to use those reusable bags in the back of your car.

Better yet? Head to a farmers’ market and bring a basket to carry your purchases home.

Retool your home front. Many environmental strides can be made right in your own environs. For starters, try to keep your home cool or warm depending on the season without constantly moving the thermostat. Blinds and drapes can keep heat in or out, and ceiling fans can really cool a room. Too cold? Grab a sweater and slippers.

Outdoors, rethink the amount of water, herbicides, and fertilizers you use in your yard. A little hand weeding and smart xeriscaping can do wonders for planet Earth

AngiesList.com reports that home warranty companies top the mostcomplained-about list on their website year after year. The site attributes this to the fact that consumers assume something is covered by the warranty that isn’t, or consumers were surprised by the standard service charges when something breaks. Those service charges can range from $75 to $100 depending on service area.

The typical resale home warranty covers repairs to kitchen and laundry appliances, water heaters and furnaces, ceiling and exhaust fans, plumbing systems and circuit breakers. More expensive repair items such as roofs, pools and window issues are usually not covered. The consumer needs to be aware of the type of policy being offered. Some home warranty companies charge extra to cover air conditioning systems and ventilation issues. There are other exclusions such as ice makers, which break down often. Most policies don’t cover plumbing backups or leaky skylights either.

If you are in the market for a resale home, you need to carefully consider whether a home warranty is worth the cost. Determine if the seller is offering a home warranty as part of the transaction.

If they are not, you can always ask the seller to provide a home warranty during the contract negotiations. If the seller offers a home warranty to sweeten the deal, take it.

But if you must purchase the policy yourself, shop carefully and understand exactly what is covered for your investment. Research consumer complaints and don’t let the lure of “insurance” lead you into making a purchase.

“Instead of buying one of these policies – or placing any value in the one provided when you buy a home – you’ll do better to place that money into a home repair fund,” says Consumers’ Checkbook, an independent nonprofit that publishes consumer magazines in several locales around the country.

REAL ESTATE

corner

Celebrate Earth Day by Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

ark your calendar: Earth Day is Friday, April 22. And with all the dire news about our planet – record-setting warm temperatures, plastic filling up our oceans, and animals dying from disruptions in their food chains – there has never been a more important time to make changes. So what can you do to make a difference? By now, we should all know the three basic Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. But what more can we do to have a smaller carbon footprint?

IN GOOD TASTE

Event Calendar

… especially if every homeowner gets in on the act.

Rethink your ride. Although we can’t all run out and buy a brand new electric or hybrid car, we can try to drive less. It’s that simple.

Carpool with coworkers for your daily commute. Work with neighbors to share trips to school, baseball practice, and ballet class. Combine all your errands for the week and try to get them all done at once. Consider buying in bulk online and have basics like toilet paper and detergent delivered to your door. If you don’t regularly use public transportation, research your area’s bus and train routes and time tables and see if they sync up with your schedule. And of course, if you can, try walking. It’s good for you!

Signature Tootsy Maki INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

1 4 oz 1/4 c 1/2 c 2 pc Pinch 2 tbsp

Place nori on makisu (rolling mat). Add seasoned sushi rice and spread evenly from edge to edge. Keep hands wet with water when handling the rice. Turn it over so nori is facing up. Place Crab Mix, cucumber, and shrimp on top of the nori. Roll tightly with makisu. Slice the roll into 8 pieces and sprinkle with tempura bits. Finally, drizzle eel sauce over the sliced roll and serve.

sheet nori (seaweed)* seasoned sushi rice crab mix (see below) thinly sliced cucumber butterfly shrimp tempura bits* eel sauce (Japanese BBQ)*

CRAB MIX INGREDIENTS & DIRECTIONS 2 pieces kani kama 1 tbsp shredded crab 1 tbsp mayo Masago to taste Tear apart kani kama into small pieces. Then combine shredded crab, mayo, and masago with kani kama in a small bowl.

One roll = 8 pieces. * Nori, tempura bits/flakes, and eel sauce can be found at any local Asian supermarket.

RA Sushi | (480) 990-9256 | RASushi.com

FEATURED COVER HOME

MARCH | APRIL

ANCA

2016

L I F E S T Y L E

Stunning Remodeled Contemporary 11895 North 114th Way | 4 Bed | 4.5 Bath | Theater Separate Guest House | 5,400 SQFT | $1,599,500 Enter into the private courtyard to be wowed by the amazing views of the golf course & vast mountain range. Just (2016) remodeled with new designer contemporary kitchen with Wolf gas cook top, double ovens, beautiful counters, opens to generous family room. New master bathroom with floating cabinets, jetted soaking tub, his & her closets. All bedrooms have private full baths with walk-in closets and private exit to grounds.

Attention to detail, starting with the impressive 3-sided glass floorto-ceiling wine closet upon entering & artistic glass tile throughout.

The basement theater is truly unique with a porthole view into the deep end of pool. Separate guest house has living room, euro kitchen and bedroom. Ascend via staircase to upper view deck to enjoy Camelback, colorful sunsets, and city light views. This home was specifically designed for privacy, entertaining and everyday family enjoyment. In prestigious 24 hour guard gated Ancala.

SELLING SCOTTSDALE ONE VIEW AT A TIME

12557 N 120th Place | 4 Bed | 4.5 Bath | 5,000 SQFT | $1,978,500 Contemporary Ancala Architectural Masterpiece Perched high against the mountain preserve for privacy and Eagle Nest views of Camelback, sunsets & city lights. Designed with every room exiting to enjoy indoor & outdoor living. Separate guest house to spoil family & friends.

Outdoor living a must with two yards, dramatic water features cascading into zero edge pool, fireplace and multiple seating area to enjoy views.

Celebrate Earth Day

Breathtaking Golf Course, Mountain & Lake Views 11680 East Cortez Drive | 2 Master Suites | 2.5 Baths 1,760 SQFT | 2 Car Garage | $588,500 Enjoy the golf course but not the golf balls from this remodeled villa. Updated kitchen and redesigned 2015 master bathroom.

Light, bright open floor plan with forever views. Move in ready with new carpet, new paint, new lighting. Walking distance to Ancala Country Club. Simply enjoy Arizona Resort Living at its best!

Live Where You Play And...

Play Where You Live!

Tsutsumi H. Lambrecht, ABR, CRS, CLHMS, CNE, CSSN

Office 480-661-5554 Mobile 480-695-8807 tsutsumilambrecht@earthlink.net

See all homes listed and sold in Ancala updated daily at www.Ancala.org.

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

Protecting the Planet

Fulfilling every family member’s wishes. Exquisite 2007 home with exceptional craftsmanship and quality. This home features a gourmet kitchen, 5 ensuite bedrooms, an executive office, two family rooms, three laundry centers, a true theater, wine cellar, and elevator. Perfect for entertaining with expansive covered patios, a spacious spa cascading into negative edge pool with spills onto lower grounds with putting green. A must see in 24 hour guard gated Ancala County Club with true sense of community.

11867 North 118th Street | 5 Bed | 5.5 Bath | 4,593 SQFT | $1,245,000 Privacy On Golf Course With Mountain Views Sophisticated designer remodel with hardwood floors, new kitchen, new master bathroom with the finest finishes. Outdoor living enjoyed in re-designed backyard with pool, new BBQ, conversational fire pit and view deck for private tanning. In Ancala with close proximity to desirable Scottsdale schools, Basis Alternative School, fine dining, shopping and easy access to freeways.

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The properties on this list have been listed/sold by various members of the MLS. Produced by Desert Lifestyle Publishing • 480.460.0996 • www.DesertLifestyle.net

Cover Photography | Gill Couto Photography

Tsutsumi H. Lambrecht

11947 East Larkspur Drive | 5 Bed | 7 Bath | 6,613 SQFT | Office | Theater | $2,150,000 Regal Family Dream Home!

Home Warranty Pros and Cons

RA Sushi’s

Signature Tootsy Maki

Cover Home

Exclusively Presented

By Tsutsumi Lambrecht