Bob Lomax | Mirabel Lifestyle

Mirabel Featured Custom Home

s I mentioned in my last newsletter, I couldn’t be more thrilled by the fact that my wife and best friend, Liz, is coming to work with me at Mirabel Properties. And I am equally excited about the future of our community and club. We have essentially a new golf course after the five-month renovation, a clubhouse that is in better-than-new condition, a new chef who is amazing, and virtually brand new roads throughout the community.

My hat is off to the management team of both the club and community for investing in Mirabel to keep our place as one of the great golf club communities in the southwest.

Lot 149 | 4 Beds | 7 Baths | Office | Game Room 3 Car Garage | 6,043 sq. ft. | $2,895,000

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NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2017

MIRAB

The Broker’s Corner

Mirabel LIFESTYLE

The Spirit of Giving

Furthermore, if past-history repeats itself, we could get additional demand for housing in our market from portions of the southeast that were tragically hit with major storms over the past few months. This was the case in the early 2000s when strong storms hit that part of the country.

I am already getting calls from people who have decided the southwest is a better fit for them due the fact that Arizona does not have as high of a chance of natural disasters as does other parts of the country.

Charities & Choice

But the storms will likely have another impact on our region as construction labor is drawn to the southeast to help with rebuilding thousands and thousands of properties damaged by the hurricanes. Construction companies have already been complaining about a shortage of labor and the effect of the storms is sure to exacerbate the situation over the next several years. This will likely cause the cost of new construction to escalate making existing homes more attractive compared to a new build. Only time will tell how drastic this may or may not be.

Inventory levels of existing homes in Mirabel for this season appears to be at near “normal” levels with between 15 – 18 homes expected to be on the market this fall and winter. Of these homes, 5 are El Corazon homes and the rest are custom. Homesite inventory levels are down a little from last year with 35 on the market currently compared to over 40 for sale for most of last spring. And the better fairway lots are getting scarce with less than 25 left that aren’t built on or in the process of design or construction.

Until next time …

Bob Lomax

Owner/Designated Broker Mirabel Properties

Sensational Southwest style home, with views of the golf course, city lights, mountains and sunsets. Lots of privacy and open space. Includes an attached two room guest house complete with a kitchenette, fabulous master suite, 4th bedroom and loft upstairs, with panoramic views to the south from a view deck. Butler’s pantry, wine room, and large open kitchen. Expansive resort like backyard with pool/spa, built-in barbecue and rock waterfall feature. Only the finest finishes one can imagine! Truly an amazing house that has been kept up in better than new condition.

Contact us today for more information and to set up a showing!

BOB LOMAX

OWNER/DESIGNATED BROKER MIRABEL PROPERTIES

480.595.2545 OFFICE 480.595.9503 FAX 602.920.7192 MOBILE

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

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

Right-Sizing Your Life Making Room for What Matters

Arugula Pesto Pasta Cup Cafe

Mirabel Report

Presented By Bob Lomax

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criteria they recommend specific charities that they believe actually do the most good. Their top five nonprofits may not be ones you’ve necessarily heard of: Against Malaria Foundation (AgainstMalaria.com), The Schistosomiasis Control Initiative (SCI) (Imperial.ac.uk/Schistosomiasis-Control-Initiative), The END Fund (End.org), Malaria Consortium (MalariaConsortium.org), Sightsavers (SightsaversUSA.org), and GiveDirectly (GiveDirectly. org), among others. These groups follow through on their selected and specific goals and help to save lives.

NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2017

MAKE ROOM

FOR WHAT

Music In The Garden Desert Botanical Garden | Nov. 10, 16, 17 DBG.org | 480.941.1225 The Desert Botanical Garden concert series features an array of musical styles including Salsa, Blues, Rockabilly, Latin and Motown, showcasing a diverse lineup of some of Arizona’s best musicians.

Shows sell out quickly so buy your tickets soon.

Outdoors at 7 p.m. 21+ only.

MATTERS

MOST

Giving Well

¡Artes Vivas!

Gilbert Fine Art & Wine Festival Gilbert Civic Center | Dec. 1-3 ThunderbirdArtists.com The inaugural Gilbert Fine Art & Wine Festival will take place just minutes away from rapidly growing downtown. The event will feature 100 juried fine artists, a high-end boutique area, wineries pouring samples, live music and more!

Mesa Arts Festival Main St., Mesa | Dec. 9-10 MesaArtsCenter.com Kick off the holidays at Mesa Arts Center and experience this fun and exciting community event.

The 2017 Mesa Arts Festival will feature original works of art for sale from local, regional and national artists in various mediums, live entertainment showcasing local and national talent on two stages, live artist demonstrations, family activity area and an array of culinary delights. Event admission and parking are free!

Astronomy Evenings Pinnacle Peak Park, Scottsdale | Dec. 15 ScottsdaleAZ.gov You are invited to enjoy a beautiful desert evening under the stars and learn about some of the objects visible in the night sky. A talk (novice level) explaining facts about the solar system and the galaxy around the planet earth followed by observing the moon, several planets, and star systems through a celestron telescope. Weather permitting. Registration required. Ages 8+.

D

oes your home fit your current lifestyle? Has your life changed since you purchased your home? Maybe it’s time to “right-size.”

The concept of right-sizing is assessing what is important to you at this stage of your life. Be specific about what is essential and what you want to experience in your life. Right-sizing is the journey towards creating a lifestyle that fits your desires.

The solution may be simple. Reconfiguring your current home to better fit the space you need may be the path to a better lifestyle. Forget what the rooms are named but rather focus on what you need for useful space. As things change, homes can change too.

Right-sizing may be working with what you have but making better use of existing space. Analyze the spaces in your home and how you currently use them. Consider the practical possibilities to adapt them to your current situation. Repurpose the dining room that only gets used three times a year. One home office might not be enough if more than one family member is working from home. Reimagine how these spaces can be used based on your family’s current needs and varied activities.

I

t’s the season for giving. In light of our world’s recent tragic events – from hurricanes and earthquakes to the ever-present fear of disease and hunger – this holiday season seems like an even more important time than ever to give and help those in need. But with so much required and so many worthy charitable organizations out there, it can be hard to choose the cause or group that is a good fit for you and what you hope to achieve.

After all, how do you know which charity will truly deliver the donations or funds to those who need it most? Which group is the most in need? In the end, it’s crucial to do your due diligence when it comes to researching the track record of your chosen charity. But all that research can take time … something we don’t all necessarily have.

And that’s where GiveWell (GiveWell.org) comes in. This nonprofit group researches organizations and chooses the ones that actually accomplish their stated goals. GiveWell’s mission? “To help donors have the greatest impact for every dollar donated.”

Makes perfect sense to us. Based on their thoroughly researched

On the other hand, right-sizing may be moving from your current home to a new space – one that is more in tune with your current lifestyle and priorities. Is having the big house in the suburbs packed with amenities, and the cost to maintain all those extras, still important?

You may discover that layout and location of the house might be more significant than square footage. If you take the time to find a layout that works for you, the size is usually secondary. When the location is good and close to the people and places that matter most, then you’ve enhanced the value.

For example, a more compact home doesn’t need to be filled with as much stuff. Take time to furnish and decorate your house with only a few things that you love and need. Another plus: A new smaller home comes with far less maintenance and utility costs.

This process is often called “downsizing” and that implies sacrifice or giving up something. But rightsizing is a conscious choice for a better lifestyle that fits you and your family in the best way possible. It is about finding what brings your life meaning – in your current home or a new one.

REAL ESTATE

corner

IN GOOD TASTE

Heard Museum, Phoenix | Nov. 11 Heard.org | 602.252.8840 ¡Artes Vivas! is a festive, casual market event showcasing the works of 40 noted Hispanic and Latino/a artists, with the addition of public performances and activities designed to engage and reflect our community pride and diversity. In addition to the arts marketplace, admission to the plaza events and all performances is free to the public, making it a family-friendly event for all.

Heading over to GiveWell.org is a good place to start when deciding where your donations should go. But there are other web sites to consider as well. These include GreatNonProfits.org, which helps you easily find local charities to donate to or volunteer for; and MyPhilanthropedia.org, which rates charitable groups tackling everything from emergency response to animal welfare to climate change. This way, you can easily find the charity that does the most for your particular cause, whether that is fighting cancer, helping to feed children, ending violence against women, or supporting people with disabilities.

Experts do recommend digging deeper than just the organization’s web site, however, advising contributors to analyze annual reports and call the organization to ask questions before making an online donation. One thing we know for sure: Feeling good about making a donation really only occurs when you know your money truly made a difference in someone’s life.

Arugula Pesto Pasta INGREDIENTS 1 lb 10 oz 5 1 tsp 1/2 cup 2/3 cup 1 cup

Pasta, such as orecchiette, gemelli, or conchiglie Arugula, washed and tough stems removed Medium garlic cloves, peeled Freshly squeezed lemon juice Toasted pine nuts Extra-virgin olive oil Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS Cook pasta according to the directions on the package.

Meanwhile, combine arugula, garlic, lemon juice, and half of the pine nuts in a food processor. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil and process until evenly blended, about 2 minutes. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and process again to blend in seasoning.

Drain pasta and return to the pot (but do not return to heat). Add arugula pesto, remaining pine nuts, and sun-dried tomatoes and mix until evenly combined. Serve immediately.

HotelCongress.com/Food

EVENT CALENDAR

criteria they recommend specific charities that they believe actually do the most good. Their top five nonprofits may not be ones you’ve necessarily heard of: Against Malaria Foundation (AgainstMalaria.com), The Schistosomiasis Control Initiative (SCI) (Imperial.ac.uk/Schistosomiasis-Control-Initiative), The END Fund (End.org), Malaria Consortium (MalariaConsortium.org), Sightsavers (SightsaversUSA.org), and GiveDirectly (GiveDirectly. org), among others. These groups follow through on their selected and specific goals and help to save lives.

NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2017

MAKE ROOM

FOR WHAT

Music In The Garden Desert Botanical Garden | Nov. 10, 16, 17 DBG.org | 480.941.1225 The Desert Botanical Garden concert series features an array of musical styles including Salsa, Blues, Rockabilly, Latin and Motown, showcasing a diverse lineup of some of Arizona’s best musicians.

Shows sell out quickly so buy your tickets soon.

Outdoors at 7 p.m. 21+ only.

MATTERS

MOST

Giving Well

¡Artes Vivas!

Gilbert Fine Art & Wine Festival Gilbert Civic Center | Dec. 1-3 ThunderbirdArtists.com The inaugural Gilbert Fine Art & Wine Festival will take place just minutes away from rapidly growing downtown. The event will feature 100 juried fine artists, a high-end boutique area, wineries pouring samples, live music and more!

Mesa Arts Festival Main St., Mesa | Dec. 9-10 MesaArtsCenter.com Kick off the holidays at Mesa Arts Center and experience this fun and exciting community event.

The 2017 Mesa Arts Festival will feature original works of art for sale from local, regional and national artists in various mediums, live entertainment showcasing local and national talent on two stages, live artist demonstrations, family activity area and an array of culinary delights. Event admission and parking are free!

Astronomy Evenings Pinnacle Peak Park, Scottsdale | Dec. 15 ScottsdaleAZ.gov You are invited to enjoy a beautiful desert evening under the stars and learn about some of the objects visible in the night sky. A talk (novice level) explaining facts about the solar system and the galaxy around the planet earth followed by observing the moon, several planets, and star systems through a celestron telescope. Weather permitting. Registration required. Ages 8+.

D

oes your home fit your current lifestyle? Has your life changed since you purchased your home? Maybe it’s time to “right-size.”

The concept of right-sizing is assessing what is important to you at this stage of your life. Be specific about what is essential and what you want to experience in your life. Right-sizing is the journey towards creating a lifestyle that fits your desires.

The solution may be simple. Reconfiguring your current home to better fit the space you need may be the path to a better lifestyle. Forget what the rooms are named but rather focus on what you need for useful space. As things change, homes can change too.

Right-sizing may be working with what you have but making better use of existing space. Analyze the spaces in your home and how you currently use them. Consider the practical possibilities to adapt them to your current situation. Repurpose the dining room that only gets used three times a year. One home office might not be enough if more than one family member is working from home. Reimagine how these spaces can be used based on your family’s current needs and varied activities.

I

t’s the season for giving. In light of our world’s recent tragic events – from hurricanes and earthquakes to the ever-present fear of disease and hunger – this holiday season seems like an even more important time than ever to give and help those in need. But with so much required and so many worthy charitable organizations out there, it can be hard to choose the cause or group that is a good fit for you and what you hope to achieve.

After all, how do you know which charity will truly deliver the donations or funds to those who need it most? Which group is the most in need? In the end, it’s crucial to do your due diligence when it comes to researching the track record of your chosen charity. But all that research can take time … something we don’t all necessarily have.

And that’s where GiveWell (GiveWell.org) comes in. This nonprofit group researches organizations and chooses the ones that actually accomplish their stated goals. GiveWell’s mission? “To help donors have the greatest impact for every dollar donated.”

Makes perfect sense to us. Based on their thoroughly researched

On the other hand, right-sizing may be moving from your current home to a new space – one that is more in tune with your current lifestyle and priorities. Is having the big house in the suburbs packed with amenities, and the cost to maintain all those extras, still important?

You may discover that layout and location of the house might be more significant than square footage. If you take the time to find a layout that works for you, the size is usually secondary. When the location is good and close to the people and places that matter most, then you’ve enhanced the value.

For example, a more compact home doesn’t need to be filled with as much stuff. Take time to furnish and decorate your house with only a few things that you love and need. Another plus: A new smaller home comes with far less maintenance and utility costs.

This process is often called “downsizing” and that implies sacrifice or giving up something. But rightsizing is a conscious choice for a better lifestyle that fits you and your family in the best way possible. It is about finding what brings your life meaning – in your current home or a new one.

REAL ESTATE

corner

IN GOOD TASTE

Heard Museum, Phoenix | Nov. 11 Heard.org | 602.252.8840 ¡Artes Vivas! is a festive, casual market event showcasing the works of 40 noted Hispanic and Latino/a artists, with the addition of public performances and activities designed to engage and reflect our community pride and diversity. In addition to the arts marketplace, admission to the plaza events and all performances is free to the public, making it a family-friendly event for all.

Heading over to GiveWell.org is a good place to start when deciding where your donations should go. But there are other web sites to consider as well. These include GreatNonProfits.org, which helps you easily find local charities to donate to or volunteer for; and MyPhilanthropedia.org, which rates charitable groups tackling everything from emergency response to animal welfare to climate change. This way, you can easily find the charity that does the most for your particular cause, whether that is fighting cancer, helping to feed children, ending violence against women, or supporting people with disabilities.

Experts do recommend digging deeper than just the organization’s web site, however, advising contributors to analyze annual reports and call the organization to ask questions before making an online donation. One thing we know for sure: Feeling good about making a donation really only occurs when you know your money truly made a difference in someone’s life.

Arugula Pesto Pasta INGREDIENTS 1 lb 10 oz 5 1 tsp 1/2 cup 2/3 cup 1 cup

Pasta, such as orecchiette, gemelli, or conchiglie Arugula, washed and tough stems removed Medium garlic cloves, peeled Freshly squeezed lemon juice Toasted pine nuts Extra-virgin olive oil Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS Cook pasta according to the directions on the package.

Meanwhile, combine arugula, garlic, lemon juice, and half of the pine nuts in a food processor. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil and process until evenly blended, about 2 minutes. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and process again to blend in seasoning.

Drain pasta and return to the pot (but do not return to heat). Add arugula pesto, remaining pine nuts, and sun-dried tomatoes and mix until evenly combined. Serve immediately.

HotelCongress.com/Food

Mirabel Featured Custom Home

s I mentioned in my last newsletter, I couldn’t be more thrilled by the fact that my wife and best friend, Liz, is coming to work with me at Mirabel Properties. And I am equally excited about the future of our community and club. We have essentially a new golf course after the five-month renovation, a clubhouse that is in better-than-new condition, a new chef who is amazing, and virtually brand new roads throughout the community.

My hat is off to the management team of both the club and community for investing in Mirabel to keep our place as one of the great golf club communities in the southwest.

Lot 149 | 4 Beds | 7 Baths | Office | Game Room 3 Car Garage | 6,043 sq. ft. | $2,895,000

A

NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2017

MIRAB

The Broker’s Corner

Mirabel LIFESTYLE

The Spirit of Giving

Furthermore, if past-history repeats itself, we could get additional demand for housing in our market from portions of the southeast that were tragically hit with major storms over the past few months. This was the case in the early 2000s when strong storms hit that part of the country.

I am already getting calls from people who have decided the southwest is a better fit for them due the fact that Arizona does not have as high of a chance of natural disasters as does other parts of the country.

Charities & Choice

But the storms will likely have another impact on our region as construction labor is drawn to the southeast to help with rebuilding thousands and thousands of properties damaged by the hurricanes. Construction companies have already been complaining about a shortage of labor and the effect of the storms is sure to exacerbate the situation over the next several years. This will likely cause the cost of new construction to escalate making existing homes more attractive compared to a new build. Only time will tell how drastic this may or may not be.

Inventory levels of existing homes in Mirabel for this season appears to be at near “normal” levels with between 15 – 18 homes expected to be on the market this fall and winter. Of these homes, 5 are El Corazon homes and the rest are custom. Homesite inventory levels are down a little from last year with 35 on the market currently compared to over 40 for sale for most of last spring. And the better fairway lots are getting scarce with less than 25 left that aren’t built on or in the process of design or construction.

Until next time …

Bob Lomax

Owner/Designated Broker Mirabel Properties

Sensational Southwest style home, with views of the golf course, city lights, mountains and sunsets. Lots of privacy and open space. Includes an attached two room guest house complete with a kitchenette, fabulous master suite, 4th bedroom and loft upstairs, with panoramic views to the south from a view deck. Butler’s pantry, wine room, and large open kitchen. Expansive resort like backyard with pool/spa, built-in barbecue and rock waterfall feature. Only the finest finishes one can imagine! Truly an amazing house that has been kept up in better than new condition.

Contact us today for more information and to set up a showing!

BOB LOMAX

OWNER/DESIGNATED BROKER MIRABEL PROPERTIES

480.595.2545 OFFICE 480.595.9503 FAX 602.920.7192 MOBILE

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

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

Right-Sizing Your Life Making Room for What Matters

Arugula Pesto Pasta Cup Cafe

Mirabel Report

Presented By Bob Lomax