Orange Tree Insider

The #1 Agent

FOR ORANGE TREE EQUESTRIAN MANOR WITH OVER 100 TRANSACTIONS!

Kelly McLain Realtor

602.625.4653

M AY

|

mclainjk@aol.com www.kellymclain.com

The Race for Buyers Continues Change is never easy and for the first time in 17 years I have made a move.

To me, making a move has to involve several key aspects: 1. Does the move make sense for my clients?

2. Does the move make sense for me?

After doing my homework I answered “Yes” to both. As a bank our rates and fees are much cheaper than your traditional mortgage company. Also, having the backing of a bank allows me the ability to use their in-house bank products for those scenarios not exactly fitting the traditional lending box.

As for me, the move to KS State Bank makes great sense. The ability to grow within the banking environment and to also offer mortgage financing across the U.S. with low mortgage rates is a win for all.

Mike Tompkins

Sales Manager Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS # 217645 602.329.6591 Direct tompkins@ksstatebank.com| www.ksstatebank.com

7373 Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 | 480.308.0395 MEMBER FDIC | EQUAL HOUSING LENDER

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Despite the excessive supply, the high-end luxury market had a good first quarter from a volume perspective, with 79 closed sales for ARMLS listings priced over $2 million. This compares well with 68 in the first quarter of 2015 and we have to go all the way back to 2008 to find a first quarter with higher sales volume. The abundance of supply means there is plenty of choice for high-end luxury buyers and they are finding homes they like. For sellers it means they will need plenty of patience because of all the competition from other sellers. It also means they may have to settle for a lower contract price than they anticipated, especially if they are accustomed to looking up their home on Zillow.

I have seen both Paradise Valley and Arcadia appreciate abnormally fast the past 18 months. This has begun to impact our area in a positive manner. Buyers are now realizing they can save more than 30% buying in the Orange Tree area, still be in the same school district, basically same location, and same acre lots without the Paradise Valley name attached to it. I just closed 4 more homes in the Orange Tree area, so my inventory is depleted and I will need more homes to market for our upcoming summer selling season.

Since my cover is a horse racing theme and I am writing these articles in April, I will have a little fun and predict the order of finish in the Kentucky Derby:

OrangeTree I

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S

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The Mane Event Off to the Races!

1. Exaggerater 2. Nyquist 3. Creator Have a great summer everyone!

Please call or email me anytime.

Orange Tree Pool Service & Repairs Steve Sherman | 480-570-1117

— Kelly McLain

Candis Creel Account Manager

602-697-0232

ccreel@atsaaz.com

We look forward to handling your next Escrow!

ADDRESS

SQFT

BED BATH LIST PRICE

LIST PER SQFT

NEIGHBORHOOD

Currently For Sale in Orange Tree 12031 N 61st Street 3,529 4 2.5 12039 N 60th Place 2,846 5 3 10028 N 55th Place 4,100 5 4 6231 E Shangri La Road 3,870 5 3.5 11447 N 54th Street 4,398 5 4 6129 E Shangri La Road 4,523 5 4 10601 N Montrose Way 5,392 4 4.5 11419 N Saint Andrews Way 4,459 5 3.5 11401 N Blackheath Road 6,178 5 7.5 11015 N Montrose Way 6,550 6 4.5 5726 E Leith Lane 6,730 Phil 6 5.5 Call for 6136 E Paradise Drive 6,975 5 4.5

$715,000 $740,000 $865,000 $899,900 $945,000 $1,140,000 $1,299,000 $1,299,000 $1,699,000 $1,750,000 $1,755,000 the most $1,890,000

Area

$202.61 Equestrian Manor $260.01 Equestrian Manor $210.98 Singletree Ranch $232.53 Orangetree Manor $214.87 Orangetree Estates $252.05 Orangetree Manor $240.91 Century Club Estates $291.32 Century Club Estates $275.01 Century Club Estates $267.18 Century Club Estates $260.77 Century Club Estates effective marketing $270.97 Equestrian Manor

WANT YOUR PROPERTY TO BE OUR NEXT COVER HOME? strategies to sell your Biltmore property.

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The properties on this list have been listed/sold by various members of the MLS. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Properties on this list have been listed/sold by various members of the MLS.

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

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

Supply & Demand

2016 Real Estate Market Update

Gordon Biersch’s Märzen BBQ Sauce Ribs

Market Report Presented By Kelly McLain

Event Calendar MAY | JUNE 2016 Schenepf Farms | May 14-22 Schnepffarms.com | 480.987.3100 The annual event features hay rides to the orchards, live music, train rides, carousel rides and more, peachy pancake breakfast, peachy sampling pavilion with food ranging from sweets to salsas, water activities, peachy arts and crafts booths, peach pies, and more.

Spring Arizona Restaurant Week Various Locations | May 20-29 ArizonaRestaurentWeek.com | 602.307.9134 Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to channel their inner foodie and make reservations at Arizona’s premiere restaurants. Participating restaurants are not only known for their exceptional cuisine, they also spare no expense to give diners an extraordinary atmosphere for a special night on the town.

Phoenix Comicon Phoenix Convention Center | June 2-5 PhoenixComicon.com Phoenix Comicon is the signature pop culture experience of the Southwest. It presents the chance for fans to meet with their favorite creators, actors, authors and get their autograph.

Comicon brings out the top comic book writers and artists in the industry, features many genres from pop culture and presents a full weekend of events and activities for you and your family.

Moon Over Buffalo Desert Stages Theatre | June 3-July 24 DesertStages.org | 480.483.1664 George and Charlotte Hay, traveling actors, are performing at theatre in Buffalo when George receives a very important phone call. Famous film director, Frank Capra, needs two stars to replace actors in his current film and he is interested in George and Charlotte! As the couple prepares to have Capra watch their show everything begins to fall apart. Will they get their shot at Hollywood?

Desert Botanical Garden Flashlight Tours Desert Botanical Garden | May 28- September 3 DBG.com | 480.941.1225 Thursday and Saturday nights, join in on something different. Flashlight tours are a sensory adventure where you will see, hear and feel the desert night.

The self-paced stroll along the main trail to more than 10 discovery stations. Don’t forget to bring your flashlight to see all the various discovery stations including the Desert Tortoise Discovery Station and Tarantula and Scorpion Discovery Station.

2016 Real Estate MARKET UPDATE

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he 2016 housing market so far has been characterized by moderately rising prices in most cities, but the tight supply of homes on the market is the biggest factor holding the real estate sector back.

Moderately Rising Prices In 2015 home prices nationally rose 4%, compared to a 6.4% hike in 2014, according to Clear Capital, a provider of real estate data and analysis.

Economists forecast that home prices will rise at a more moderate level in 2016, at approximately 3%.

Tight Supply Tight supply has been the deterrent so far in 2016 for many home buyers, as well as for sellers who want to trade up. Nationwide, inventory has been around five months’ supply (the time it would take to sell the current number of homes for sale at the current pace). But in many cities inventory is much lower and strongly favors sellers.

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princess (channel your inner Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, for this look). For the men, it’s all about bright pants or blazers with coordinating bow ties and spiffy shoes. No color is too tropical or pastel. Some gentlemen also opt for lightweight fedoras or straw hats.

(The overall look is very Vineyard Vines, which is in fact the “official style” maker of the event.)

rab your mint julep, your brightest and biggest summer hat, and head off to the races. If you’re a fan of the equestrian lifestyle, May and June are the months you look forward to all year. It’s the start of the Triple Crown season, which includes the Kentucky Derby held at Churchill Downs on May 7; the Preakness Stakes, held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on May 21; and the Belmont Stakes, held in Belmont Park on Long Island, New York, on June 11.

And with all the excitement last year with the Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, this year is sure to be more anticipated than ever before. After all, American Pharoah is only the 12th Triple Crown winner in the history of the races. The previous winner, Affirmed, was all the way back in 1978. Talk about a long drought!

Of course, with the thrill of the actual racing comes the excitement of the parties, the fashion, and the history that comes along with the Triple Crown. For women, it’s time to don your prettiest summer dress with a coordinating summer hat, or perhaps a fascinator fit for a

The Kentucky Derby—also known as “the run for the roses,” a nod to the garland of 400 red roses the winning horse wears—has historically been filled with socialites, celebrities, and politicians alike, which adds to the fun and excitement. Even if you’re not lucky enough to have a ticket to the race, it’s fun to throw a Derby party to kick off the season. Invite your friends and family to don their finest and head to your house for some mint juleps and fine southern foods (country ham & biscuits or bourbon balls, anyone?). So go ahead and mark your calendars for May 7, the kickoff of the 142nd annual Kentucky Derby in Louisville.

That’s when all the fun officially begins. Just don’t walk away from the flat screen too long— the actual race lasts for only two minutes!

Millennials Drive Demand Demand for housing continues to be dominated by older millennials, aged 25 to 34. This demographic has the potential to claim a third of home sales in 2016 and represent 2 million home purchases.

Two other demographics will also be strong buyers in 2016.

The Gen-X buyer is in their prime earning years and with their improved economic circumstances will want to move-up in terms of housing. Older boomers are approaching, or are already in retirement and seeking to downsize or lower their cost of living.

Together, these two generations will provide much of the suburban inventory that millennials desire.

Luxury Market Influences Interest from international buyers in U.S. luxury real estate could get a slight boost in 2016, as long as stock market volatility remains at bay.

Nela Richardson, chief economist at Redfin, said she expects strong sales in the luxury segment in 2016. “I think that sales will outpace the rest of the market, however, prices will slow significantly.”

Phoenix Market The Phoenix real estate market is also characterized by tight supply.

According to Michael Orr, director of the Center for Real Estate Theory and Practice “Our biggest problem is not having enough homes for the population that is growing fast again.”

But, 2016 is poised to be the best year for home sales and prices in the Valley in nearly a decade. March 2016 showed an increase in real estate prices by 8% year over year and Realtor.com is predicting the Phoenix area home values to boost by 9.5% overall.

REAL ESTATE

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IN GOOD TASTE

Schnepf Farms’ Peach Festival

Horses & High Stakes

Märzen BBQ Sauce Ribs RIBS 5 lbs

3 (12 oz)

4 ½ c

baby back pork ribs, each slab cut into thirds bottles of Gordon Biersch Märzen beer water

SAUCE ¼ c 1 large ¼ c 1 qt ¼ c ¼ c

1 bottle

oil onion chopped garlic BBQ sauce molasses pureed canned chipotle chilis Gordon Biersch Märzen

Makes about 6 cups

DIRECTIONS Place ribs in a large pot. Cover with 50/50 mixture of Gordon Biersch Märzen and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat

and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Turn off heat and let ribs cool to warm temperature.

Meanwhile, in a large pot, sauté onions and garlic in oil until translucent.

Deglaze the pan with the bottle of Gordon Biersch Märzen. Stir in your favorite BBQ sauce, molasses and chipotle chilis (OR to taste – they’re hot!).

Heat to simmering. Simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 30 – 60 minutes.

When ribs are cool, drain off and discard liquid. In a large container, pour all BBQ sauce over ribs and marinate in fridge a couple of hours or overnight.

Grill ribs over high flame until the sauce has caramelized on the outside of the ribs. Dip in the BBQ sauce remaining in the container a couple of times while grilling. Total grilling time approx 5 minutes per side. Serve with additional sauce if desired.

Gordon Biersch 480.342.9860 | GordonBiersch.com

Event Calendar MAY | JUNE 2016 Schenepf Farms | May 14-22 Schnepffarms.com | 480.987.3100 The annual event features hay rides to the orchards, live music, train rides, carousel rides and more, peachy pancake breakfast, peachy sampling pavilion with food ranging from sweets to salsas, water activities, peachy arts and crafts booths, peach pies, and more.

Spring Arizona Restaurant Week Various Locations | May 20-29 ArizonaRestaurentWeek.com | 602.307.9134 Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to channel their inner foodie and make reservations at Arizona’s premiere restaurants. Participating restaurants are not only known for their exceptional cuisine, they also spare no expense to give diners an extraordinary atmosphere for a special night on the town.

Phoenix Comicon Phoenix Convention Center | June 2-5 PhoenixComicon.com Phoenix Comicon is the signature pop culture experience of the Southwest. It presents the chance for fans to meet with their favorite creators, actors, authors and get their autograph.

Comicon brings out the top comic book writers and artists in the industry, features many genres from pop culture and presents a full weekend of events and activities for you and your family.

Moon Over Buffalo Desert Stages Theatre | June 3-July 24 DesertStages.org | 480.483.1664 George and Charlotte Hay, traveling actors, are performing at theatre in Buffalo when George receives a very important phone call. Famous film director, Frank Capra, needs two stars to replace actors in his current film and he is interested in George and Charlotte! As the couple prepares to have Capra watch their show everything begins to fall apart. Will they get their shot at Hollywood?

Desert Botanical Garden Flashlight Tours Desert Botanical Garden | May 28- September 3 DBG.com | 480.941.1225 Thursday and Saturday nights, join in on something different. Flashlight tours are a sensory adventure where you will see, hear and feel the desert night.

The self-paced stroll along the main trail to more than 10 discovery stations. Don’t forget to bring your flashlight to see all the various discovery stations including the Desert Tortoise Discovery Station and Tarantula and Scorpion Discovery Station.

2016 Real Estate MARKET UPDATE

T

he 2016 housing market so far has been characterized by moderately rising prices in most cities, but the tight supply of homes on the market is the biggest factor holding the real estate sector back.

Moderately Rising Prices In 2015 home prices nationally rose 4%, compared to a 6.4% hike in 2014, according to Clear Capital, a provider of real estate data and analysis.

Economists forecast that home prices will rise at a more moderate level in 2016, at approximately 3%.

Tight Supply Tight supply has been the deterrent so far in 2016 for many home buyers, as well as for sellers who want to trade up. Nationwide, inventory has been around five months’ supply (the time it would take to sell the current number of homes for sale at the current pace). But in many cities inventory is much lower and strongly favors sellers.

G

princess (channel your inner Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, for this look). For the men, it’s all about bright pants or blazers with coordinating bow ties and spiffy shoes. No color is too tropical or pastel. Some gentlemen also opt for lightweight fedoras or straw hats.

(The overall look is very Vineyard Vines, which is in fact the “official style” maker of the event.)

rab your mint julep, your brightest and biggest summer hat, and head off to the races. If you’re a fan of the equestrian lifestyle, May and June are the months you look forward to all year. It’s the start of the Triple Crown season, which includes the Kentucky Derby held at Churchill Downs on May 7; the Preakness Stakes, held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on May 21; and the Belmont Stakes, held in Belmont Park on Long Island, New York, on June 11.

And with all the excitement last year with the Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, this year is sure to be more anticipated than ever before. After all, American Pharoah is only the 12th Triple Crown winner in the history of the races. The previous winner, Affirmed, was all the way back in 1978. Talk about a long drought!

Of course, with the thrill of the actual racing comes the excitement of the parties, the fashion, and the history that comes along with the Triple Crown. For women, it’s time to don your prettiest summer dress with a coordinating summer hat, or perhaps a fascinator fit for a

The Kentucky Derby—also known as “the run for the roses,” a nod to the garland of 400 red roses the winning horse wears—has historically been filled with socialites, celebrities, and politicians alike, which adds to the fun and excitement. Even if you’re not lucky enough to have a ticket to the race, it’s fun to throw a Derby party to kick off the season. Invite your friends and family to don their finest and head to your house for some mint juleps and fine southern foods (country ham & biscuits or bourbon balls, anyone?). So go ahead and mark your calendars for May 7, the kickoff of the 142nd annual Kentucky Derby in Louisville.

That’s when all the fun officially begins. Just don’t walk away from the flat screen too long— the actual race lasts for only two minutes!

Millennials Drive Demand Demand for housing continues to be dominated by older millennials, aged 25 to 34. This demographic has the potential to claim a third of home sales in 2016 and represent 2 million home purchases.

Two other demographics will also be strong buyers in 2016.

The Gen-X buyer is in their prime earning years and with their improved economic circumstances will want to move-up in terms of housing. Older boomers are approaching, or are already in retirement and seeking to downsize or lower their cost of living.

Together, these two generations will provide much of the suburban inventory that millennials desire.

Luxury Market Influences Interest from international buyers in U.S. luxury real estate could get a slight boost in 2016, as long as stock market volatility remains at bay.

Nela Richardson, chief economist at Redfin, said she expects strong sales in the luxury segment in 2016. “I think that sales will outpace the rest of the market, however, prices will slow significantly.”

Phoenix Market The Phoenix real estate market is also characterized by tight supply.

According to Michael Orr, director of the Center for Real Estate Theory and Practice “Our biggest problem is not having enough homes for the population that is growing fast again.”

But, 2016 is poised to be the best year for home sales and prices in the Valley in nearly a decade. March 2016 showed an increase in real estate prices by 8% year over year and Realtor.com is predicting the Phoenix area home values to boost by 9.5% overall.

REAL ESTATE

corner

IN GOOD TASTE

Schnepf Farms’ Peach Festival

Horses & High Stakes

Märzen BBQ Sauce Ribs RIBS 5 lbs

3 (12 oz)

4 ½ c

baby back pork ribs, each slab cut into thirds bottles of Gordon Biersch Märzen beer water

SAUCE ¼ c 1 large ¼ c 1 qt ¼ c ¼ c

1 bottle

oil onion chopped garlic BBQ sauce molasses pureed canned chipotle chilis Gordon Biersch Märzen

Makes about 6 cups

DIRECTIONS Place ribs in a large pot. Cover with 50/50 mixture of Gordon Biersch Märzen and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat

and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Turn off heat and let ribs cool to warm temperature.

Meanwhile, in a large pot, sauté onions and garlic in oil until translucent.

Deglaze the pan with the bottle of Gordon Biersch Märzen. Stir in your favorite BBQ sauce, molasses and chipotle chilis (OR to taste – they’re hot!).

Heat to simmering. Simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 30 – 60 minutes.

When ribs are cool, drain off and discard liquid. In a large container, pour all BBQ sauce over ribs and marinate in fridge a couple of hours or overnight.

Grill ribs over high flame until the sauce has caramelized on the outside of the ribs. Dip in the BBQ sauce remaining in the container a couple of times while grilling. Total grilling time approx 5 minutes per side. Serve with additional sauce if desired.

Gordon Biersch 480.342.9860 | GordonBiersch.com

The #1 Agent

FOR ORANGE TREE EQUESTRIAN MANOR WITH OVER 100 TRANSACTIONS!

Kelly McLain Realtor

602.625.4653

M AY

|

mclainjk@aol.com www.kellymclain.com

The Race for Buyers Continues Change is never easy and for the first time in 17 years I have made a move.

To me, making a move has to involve several key aspects: 1. Does the move make sense for my clients?

2. Does the move make sense for me?

After doing my homework I answered “Yes” to both. As a bank our rates and fees are much cheaper than your traditional mortgage company. Also, having the backing of a bank allows me the ability to use their in-house bank products for those scenarios not exactly fitting the traditional lending box.

As for me, the move to KS State Bank makes great sense. The ability to grow within the banking environment and to also offer mortgage financing across the U.S. with low mortgage rates is a win for all.

Mike Tompkins

Sales Manager Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS # 217645 602.329.6591 Direct tompkins@ksstatebank.com| www.ksstatebank.com

7373 Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 | 480.308.0395 MEMBER FDIC | EQUAL HOUSING LENDER

J U N E

ORAN

2 0 1 6

&

Despite the excessive supply, the high-end luxury market had a good first quarter from a volume perspective, with 79 closed sales for ARMLS listings priced over $2 million. This compares well with 68 in the first quarter of 2015 and we have to go all the way back to 2008 to find a first quarter with higher sales volume. The abundance of supply means there is plenty of choice for high-end luxury buyers and they are finding homes they like. For sellers it means they will need plenty of patience because of all the competition from other sellers. It also means they may have to settle for a lower contract price than they anticipated, especially if they are accustomed to looking up their home on Zillow.

I have seen both Paradise Valley and Arcadia appreciate abnormally fast the past 18 months. This has begun to impact our area in a positive manner. Buyers are now realizing they can save more than 30% buying in the Orange Tree area, still be in the same school district, basically same location, and same acre lots without the Paradise Valley name attached to it. I just closed 4 more homes in the Orange Tree area, so my inventory is depleted and I will need more homes to market for our upcoming summer selling season.

Since my cover is a horse racing theme and I am writing these articles in April, I will have a little fun and predict the order of finish in the Kentucky Derby:

OrangeTree I

N

S

I

D

E

R

The Mane Event Off to the Races!

1. Exaggerater 2. Nyquist 3. Creator Have a great summer everyone!

Please call or email me anytime.

Orange Tree Pool Service & Repairs Steve Sherman | 480-570-1117

— Kelly McLain

Candis Creel Account Manager

602-697-0232

ccreel@atsaaz.com

We look forward to handling your next Escrow!

ADDRESS

SQFT

BED BATH LIST PRICE

LIST PER SQFT

NEIGHBORHOOD

Currently For Sale in Orange Tree 12031 N 61st Street 3,529 4 2.5 12039 N 60th Place 2,846 5 3 10028 N 55th Place 4,100 5 4 6231 E Shangri La Road 3,870 5 3.5 11447 N 54th Street 4,398 5 4 6129 E Shangri La Road 4,523 5 4 10601 N Montrose Way 5,392 4 4.5 11419 N Saint Andrews Way 4,459 5 3.5 11401 N Blackheath Road 6,178 5 7.5 11015 N Montrose Way 6,550 6 4.5 5726 E Leith Lane 6,730 Phil 6 5.5 Call for 6136 E Paradise Drive 6,975 5 4.5

$715,000 $740,000 $865,000 $899,900 $945,000 $1,140,000 $1,299,000 $1,299,000 $1,699,000 $1,750,000 $1,755,000 the most $1,890,000

Area

$202.61 Equestrian Manor $260.01 Equestrian Manor $210.98 Singletree Ranch $232.53 Orangetree Manor $214.87 Orangetree Estates $252.05 Orangetree Manor $240.91 Century Club Estates $291.32 Century Club Estates $275.01 Century Club Estates $267.18 Century Club Estates $260.77 Century Club Estates effective marketing $270.97 Equestrian Manor

WANT YOUR PROPERTY TO BE OUR NEXT COVER HOME? strategies to sell your Biltmore property.

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The properties on this list have been listed/sold by various members of the MLS. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Properties on this list have been listed/sold by various members of the MLS.

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

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

Supply & Demand

2016 Real Estate Market Update

Gordon Biersch’s Märzen BBQ Sauce Ribs

Market Report Presented By Kelly McLain