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NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2019

3826 E. Quail Avenue | $775,000

3730 E. Ember Glow Way | $890,000

Redwood | 3,537 sf | 5 bedrooms | 3.5 bathrooms Property website: www.FiresideRedwood.com

Amazon | 4,302 sf | 6 bedrooms | 4.5 bathrooms

3 Reasons to Ignore the Seasonal Real Estate Slowdown

Just Sold by Kevin Owens!

The holiday season has widely become known as the worst time of year to buy or a sell.

However, there are many other factors at play that are not being taken into account.

1] The holidays bring on serious buyers If they’re taking a break from the holiday merriment, that probably means they are not messing around or likely to waste anyone’s time. While sales do tend to drop off between November and January, this is an opportunity for sellers to take advantage of the low inventory levels.

2] Sellers at this time of year are the most motivated Forbes recently published a story that states sellers will drop prices between $3,000 and $12,000 during the holidays. On average, these homes are priced 5% under market value between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

3] Real Estate Black Friday is real Here’s a holiday shocker: Dec. 28th is actually one of the biggest days for real estate searches in the entire year, despite the fact that Dec. 24th was the single slowest. The reason: When we’re over the holiday hump but still on break, it’s a great time for buyers to look for their dream home. The same reason explains the surge of activity on New Year’s Day. Perhaps buying a house is a popular New Year’s resolution?

REALTOR ®

480.217.9184 Proud Triple Crown Sponsor of the Fireside Elementary PTO

Avg Price Per SqFt

2019 Sep

$198

Days on Market

Months Supply/ Inventory

# of Properties Sold

68

2.5

44

2019 Sep

2019 Sep

2019 Sep

(up d)

(up d)

(up d)

(up d)

2018 Sep

2018 Sep

2018 Sep

2018 Sep

$193

74

2.2

63

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Y O U R F I R E S I D E AT D E S E RT R I D G E R E A L E S TAT E S P E C I A L I S T 480.217.9184 | kevin@fineAZliving.com | www.fineAZliving.com If your home is currently listed with a REALTOR, please disregard this notice. It is not our intention to solicit the offers of other brokerages.

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KEVIN OWENS

85050 STATS | LAST MONTH VS. LAST MONTH 2018 Positive/Negative Market Trend

THINKING OF SELLING?

See how Kevin will get your home SOLD at: YourFiresideRealtor.com

3726 E. Cat Balue Drive | $635,000

Saguaro | 3,812 sf | 4 bedrooms | 3.5 bathrooms

Produced by DLP Marketing • (480)460-0996 • DLPmarketing.com

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Winter Squash Chili GoodNes

NOVEMBER | DECEMBR 2019

Fiesta Dog Show at Rawhide Chandler | Nov. 22-25 FiestaDogShows.com Sun, fun, and plenty of pooches at Rawhide Events Center!

Dogs from all over the country converge in Arizona for the Southwest’s premier venue.

Top show dogs compete for honors in Conformation, Rally, & Obedience.

Elf the Musical Peoria | Nov. 22 – Dec. 29 AZBroadway.org Based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell, Elf the Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. When his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to discover his true identity. This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf.

AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews Scottsdale | Nov. 29 AZBottlesandBrews.com It’s the inaugural AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews event at Salt River Fields! Sip and celebrate craft beer, spirits and wine from around Arizona, with more than 25 local breweries, distilleries and wineries from the Copper State.

Glendale Glitters Glendale | Nov. 29 – Jan. 11 GlendaleAZ.com Glendale Glitters is Arizona’s largest free holiday light display and a beloved family tradition, as charming downtown Glendale is illuminated by more than 1.6 million twinkling lights across 16 blocks. The light display kicks off every year the day after Thanksgiving, and daily from 5-10 p.m.

Tempe Fall Festival of the Arts Tempe | Dec. 6-8 TempeFestivaloftheArts.com The Tempe Festival of the Arts is a well-loved community event that showcases art, live entertainment, food and beverage. More than 300 artist booths fill the streets of Downtown Tempe over a course of the 3-day weekend. Hundreds of artists from across North America present unique, hand-made artwork for a distinctive holiday shopping experience.

urban

LIFESTYLE O

nce upon a time most of the population lived in the big city or out in the country – back when there was less population. Then the middle class decided to eschew the hustle and bustle of the metropolis and move to the fringes, also known as the suburbs.

Fast-forward to the 21st century and we have a new generation migrating back to the city, with an eye on carbon footprints and human connection. Add in new technology and there is also more freedom for the modern day worker.

Approximately 8 million Americans now work from home, and many of them choose city life to fill in as their coworkers.

get colorful! Then block out each page designed around your needs just like a planner, but with all the flexibility that you want to create.

THE JOURNAL JOURNEY

Wnote to keep track of the many obligations and minutia e all use calendars, clocks, and the occasional sticky-

that make up our day-to-day lives. But thanks to efficiency engineers and organized creative geniuses, we now have a million brilliant ways to make a plan and stick to it – literally and figuratively!

While the all-business day planner of the ’90s with its faux leather cover and annual refills served its purpose, there has been a recent explosion in time management tools that are not only practical but pretty; not just three-dimensional but digital.

So, what’s the right plan for you?

PLANNER PERFECT

Bearing little resemblance to the industrial dystopias portrayed in literature and film, the new urban landscape is vibrant, diverse, thoughtful, and especially communityminded. This new mindset is evident from neighborhood coffee shops to bodegas and gyms.

There’s always been format choices when selecting a traditional planner: daily, weekly, monthly. However, companies are now going outside of the calendar box with pages for meal planning, budgets, goals and more. Some even include colorful stickers and bling to make those special days stand out.

SAVVY SPACE

GET ON THE BULLET TRAIN

By being more conscious of our responsibility to the planet, urban dwellers have abandoned the McMansions for sophisticated, practical spaces that make every square foot count. Storage is carefully thought out, compact appliances like stackable washer and dryers are state-of-the-art, and murphy beds are making a comeback to ensure no wasted floor space. There’s a reason Marie Kondo is so popular when city homeowners need to cut that clutter!

The Bullet Journal, invented by designer Ryder Carroll, has taken on cult-like proportions in the planning and creative world.

You’ll find numerous blogs and tutorials as well as inspiration on Pinterest and Instagram, but ultimately it’s an organic, DIY scheduling system that has no rules. The basic tools are a blank journal with a dot grid and the writing tools of choice –

Diaries have received a face-lift in recent years with the addition of special journals dedicated to travel, gratitude, weddings and even the passing on of personal history and anecdotes from one generation to the next. There are tomes that combine blank with lined pages, perhaps for doodles and drawings to accompany affirmations. Don’t worry, lockable diaries are still a thing for the twelve-year-old in all of us!

TECHNOLOGY MEETS TO-DO LIST For those who travel light and prefer keyboards to keepsakes, you’re set. There are excellent digital solutions for a myriad of scheduling needs. Applications like Asana, Trello and Todoist provide both desktop and mobile access to all your appointments and projects. Many allow cross-connectivity to team or family members, the option to add attachments and comments, plus notifications and audible alerts to keep you on top of things.

Be careful not to utilize too many systems or something’s bound to fall through the cracks. For physical planners that contain your whole life, be sure to add your name and contact info on the first page if it accidentally gets left at the local coffee shop.

There really is a planner to manage everyone’s lifestyle – you just need to schedule the time to find the right one for you!

Many new communities are even building the office into the home with unique live/ work spaces that transcend the home office once relegated to a spare bedroom or kitchen counter.

GETTING AROUND It’s no secret that the younger generation has grown disenchanted with traditional transportation so cutting the car-ownership cord is easier than ever in many metro areas. Ridesharing services, light-rail, buses, bicycles and a brisk walk are all eliminating the need for cars – which is good news for the planet!

Restaurants and retailers are not limited to the mall anymore, making city dwellers’ needs more accessible and dining choices plentiful. Many new urban-minded communities even have their own bistros and bakeries right in the building.

CITY MEETS COUNTRY Whether in a new-build high rise or an historical rehab, condominiums and apartments are going green where possible. By incorporating regional, lowmaintenance plants and trees, walkways, patios and balconies, residents can truly enjoy an indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

It’s estimated that 70% of the population will live in urban locations by the year 2030 so the trend doesn’t appear to be fleeting. However, we can take geography out of the equation and still be left with a new, progressive and inclusive lifestyle that will continue to stretch the boundaries of the cities. Home is where the heart is, no matter how big the skyline.

REAL ESTATE

corner

IN GOOD TASTE

EVENT CALENDAR

WINTER SQUASH CHILI INGREDIENTS 1 can

Diced tomatoes

2 tbl

Chili powder

1 cup

Chopped onion

2 cups

Winter squash

1 lb

Ground turkey

1 tbl

Olive oil

2 cups

Chicken broth

2

Cloves garlic

1 tsp

Salt

1 can

Black beans

1/4 tsp

Black pepper

1 cup

Green bell pepper

1 can

White beans

1/4 cup

Green onion

DIRECTIONS Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add turkey; cook, stirring frequently to break into pieces, for 5 to 7 minutes or until no longer pink.

Transfer to a slow cooker.

Add squash, broth, tomatoes and juice, onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper.

Cover; cook on high for 4 hours, stirring in white beans and black beans during last 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onion, if desired.

GoodNes.com

NOVEMBER | DECEMBR 2019

Fiesta Dog Show at Rawhide Chandler | Nov. 22-25 FiestaDogShows.com Sun, fun, and plenty of pooches at Rawhide Events Center!

Dogs from all over the country converge in Arizona for the Southwest’s premier venue.

Top show dogs compete for honors in Conformation, Rally, & Obedience.

Elf the Musical Peoria | Nov. 22 – Dec. 29 AZBroadway.org Based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell, Elf the Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. When his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to discover his true identity. This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf.

AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews Scottsdale | Nov. 29 AZBottlesandBrews.com It’s the inaugural AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews event at Salt River Fields! Sip and celebrate craft beer, spirits and wine from around Arizona, with more than 25 local breweries, distilleries and wineries from the Copper State.

Glendale Glitters Glendale | Nov. 29 – Jan. 11 GlendaleAZ.com Glendale Glitters is Arizona’s largest free holiday light display and a beloved family tradition, as charming downtown Glendale is illuminated by more than 1.6 million twinkling lights across 16 blocks. The light display kicks off every year the day after Thanksgiving, and daily from 5-10 p.m.

Tempe Fall Festival of the Arts Tempe | Dec. 6-8 TempeFestivaloftheArts.com The Tempe Festival of the Arts is a well-loved community event that showcases art, live entertainment, food and beverage. More than 300 artist booths fill the streets of Downtown Tempe over a course of the 3-day weekend. Hundreds of artists from across North America present unique, hand-made artwork for a distinctive holiday shopping experience.

urban

LIFESTYLE O

nce upon a time most of the population lived in the big city or out in the country – back when there was less population. Then the middle class decided to eschew the hustle and bustle of the metropolis and move to the fringes, also known as the suburbs.

Fast-forward to the 21st century and we have a new generation migrating back to the city, with an eye on carbon footprints and human connection. Add in new technology and there is also more freedom for the modern day worker.

Approximately 8 million Americans now work from home, and many of them choose city life to fill in as their coworkers.

get colorful! Then block out each page designed around your needs just like a planner, but with all the flexibility that you want to create.

THE JOURNAL JOURNEY

Wnote to keep track of the many obligations and minutia e all use calendars, clocks, and the occasional sticky-

that make up our day-to-day lives. But thanks to efficiency engineers and organized creative geniuses, we now have a million brilliant ways to make a plan and stick to it – literally and figuratively!

While the all-business day planner of the ’90s with its faux leather cover and annual refills served its purpose, there has been a recent explosion in time management tools that are not only practical but pretty; not just three-dimensional but digital.

So, what’s the right plan for you?

PLANNER PERFECT

Bearing little resemblance to the industrial dystopias portrayed in literature and film, the new urban landscape is vibrant, diverse, thoughtful, and especially communityminded. This new mindset is evident from neighborhood coffee shops to bodegas and gyms.

There’s always been format choices when selecting a traditional planner: daily, weekly, monthly. However, companies are now going outside of the calendar box with pages for meal planning, budgets, goals and more. Some even include colorful stickers and bling to make those special days stand out.

SAVVY SPACE

GET ON THE BULLET TRAIN

By being more conscious of our responsibility to the planet, urban dwellers have abandoned the McMansions for sophisticated, practical spaces that make every square foot count. Storage is carefully thought out, compact appliances like stackable washer and dryers are state-of-the-art, and murphy beds are making a comeback to ensure no wasted floor space. There’s a reason Marie Kondo is so popular when city homeowners need to cut that clutter!

The Bullet Journal, invented by designer Ryder Carroll, has taken on cult-like proportions in the planning and creative world.

You’ll find numerous blogs and tutorials as well as inspiration on Pinterest and Instagram, but ultimately it’s an organic, DIY scheduling system that has no rules. The basic tools are a blank journal with a dot grid and the writing tools of choice –

Diaries have received a face-lift in recent years with the addition of special journals dedicated to travel, gratitude, weddings and even the passing on of personal history and anecdotes from one generation to the next. There are tomes that combine blank with lined pages, perhaps for doodles and drawings to accompany affirmations. Don’t worry, lockable diaries are still a thing for the twelve-year-old in all of us!

TECHNOLOGY MEETS TO-DO LIST For those who travel light and prefer keyboards to keepsakes, you’re set. There are excellent digital solutions for a myriad of scheduling needs. Applications like Asana, Trello and Todoist provide both desktop and mobile access to all your appointments and projects. Many allow cross-connectivity to team or family members, the option to add attachments and comments, plus notifications and audible alerts to keep you on top of things.

Be careful not to utilize too many systems or something’s bound to fall through the cracks. For physical planners that contain your whole life, be sure to add your name and contact info on the first page if it accidentally gets left at the local coffee shop.

There really is a planner to manage everyone’s lifestyle – you just need to schedule the time to find the right one for you!

Many new communities are even building the office into the home with unique live/ work spaces that transcend the home office once relegated to a spare bedroom or kitchen counter.

GETTING AROUND It’s no secret that the younger generation has grown disenchanted with traditional transportation so cutting the car-ownership cord is easier than ever in many metro areas. Ridesharing services, light-rail, buses, bicycles and a brisk walk are all eliminating the need for cars – which is good news for the planet!

Restaurants and retailers are not limited to the mall anymore, making city dwellers’ needs more accessible and dining choices plentiful. Many new urban-minded communities even have their own bistros and bakeries right in the building.

CITY MEETS COUNTRY Whether in a new-build high rise or an historical rehab, condominiums and apartments are going green where possible. By incorporating regional, lowmaintenance plants and trees, walkways, patios and balconies, residents can truly enjoy an indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

It’s estimated that 70% of the population will live in urban locations by the year 2030 so the trend doesn’t appear to be fleeting. However, we can take geography out of the equation and still be left with a new, progressive and inclusive lifestyle that will continue to stretch the boundaries of the cities. Home is where the heart is, no matter how big the skyline.

REAL ESTATE

corner

IN GOOD TASTE

EVENT CALENDAR

WINTER SQUASH CHILI INGREDIENTS 1 can

Diced tomatoes

2 tbl

Chili powder

1 cup

Chopped onion

2 cups

Winter squash

1 lb

Ground turkey

1 tbl

Olive oil

2 cups

Chicken broth

2

Cloves garlic

1 tsp

Salt

1 can

Black beans

1/4 tsp

Black pepper

1 cup

Green bell pepper

1 can

White beans

1/4 cup

Green onion

DIRECTIONS Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add turkey; cook, stirring frequently to break into pieces, for 5 to 7 minutes or until no longer pink.

Transfer to a slow cooker.

Add squash, broth, tomatoes and juice, onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper.

Cover; cook on high for 4 hours, stirring in white beans and black beans during last 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onion, if desired.

GoodNes.com

FIREDR

YOUR FIRESIDE REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST

Cover Home Just Listed by Kevin Owens!

Just Sold by Kevin Owens!

FIRESIDE L I F E S T Y L E

NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2019

3826 E. Quail Avenue | $775,000

3730 E. Ember Glow Way | $890,000

Redwood | 3,537 sf | 5 bedrooms | 3.5 bathrooms Property website: www.FiresideRedwood.com

Amazon | 4,302 sf | 6 bedrooms | 4.5 bathrooms

3 Reasons to Ignore the Seasonal Real Estate Slowdown

Just Sold by Kevin Owens!

The holiday season has widely become known as the worst time of year to buy or a sell.

However, there are many other factors at play that are not being taken into account.

1] The holidays bring on serious buyers If they’re taking a break from the holiday merriment, that probably means they are not messing around or likely to waste anyone’s time. While sales do tend to drop off between November and January, this is an opportunity for sellers to take advantage of the low inventory levels.

2] Sellers at this time of year are the most motivated Forbes recently published a story that states sellers will drop prices between $3,000 and $12,000 during the holidays. On average, these homes are priced 5% under market value between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

3] Real Estate Black Friday is real Here’s a holiday shocker: Dec. 28th is actually one of the biggest days for real estate searches in the entire year, despite the fact that Dec. 24th was the single slowest. The reason: When we’re over the holiday hump but still on break, it’s a great time for buyers to look for their dream home. The same reason explains the surge of activity on New Year’s Day. Perhaps buying a house is a popular New Year’s resolution?

REALTOR ®

480.217.9184 Proud Triple Crown Sponsor of the Fireside Elementary PTO

Avg Price Per SqFt

2019 Sep

$198

Days on Market

Months Supply/ Inventory

# of Properties Sold

68

2.5

44

2019 Sep

2019 Sep

2019 Sep

(up d)

(up d)

(up d)

(up d)

2018 Sep

2018 Sep

2018 Sep

2018 Sep

$193

74

2.2

63

FOLLOW KEVIN: k e v i n o w e n s re a l t o r

a z re a l t o r k e v i n

fineAZliving.com

Y O U R F I R E S I D E AT D E S E RT R I D G E R E A L E S TAT E S P E C I A L I S T 480.217.9184 | kevin@fineAZliving.com | www.fineAZliving.com If your home is currently listed with a REALTOR, please disregard this notice. It is not our intention to solicit the offers of other brokerages.

City Confidential

➡ ➡ ➡ ➡

KEVIN OWENS

85050 STATS | LAST MONTH VS. LAST MONTH 2018 Positive/Negative Market Trend

THINKING OF SELLING?

See how Kevin will get your home SOLD at: YourFiresideRealtor.com

3726 E. Cat Balue Drive | $635,000

Saguaro | 3,812 sf | 4 bedrooms | 3.5 bathrooms

Produced by DLP Marketing • (480)460-0996 • DLPmarketing.com

Urban Playground

Cover Home Just Listed

By Kevin Owens!

Winter Squash Chili GoodNes