Rio Verde Foothills Lifestyle

Don’t list your Short Sale with someone who isn’t a SPECIALIST in Rio Verde, and a CERTIFIED SHORT SALE EXPERT!

Bonnie Burke, PC RE/MAX Excalibur 8510 E. Shea Blvd. #100 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

May | June 2011

I offer you both and I’d like to ask for your business! Please give me a call and we can discuss a strategy and all of your options.

Rio Verde Real Estate Recap HOMES - Currently, there are 65 active homes on the market and 43 homes under contract.

LAND - Currently, there are 299 active lots on the market and 6 lots under contract.

Rio Verde Land The following have closed since last publication: 3010x N. 166th Pl. 1.00 acre $20,000 30211 N. 166th St. 1.25 acres $23,000 29700 N. 156th St. 2.50 acres $32,000 159th Brookhart Tr. 1.00 acre $37,000 0000 E. Dixileta 1.14 acres $40,000 14331 E. Tumbleweed 1.00 acre $42,000 3111x N. 155th St. 2.50 acres $46,000 29427 N. 138th St. 1.25 acres $50,000 30xxx N. 170th St. 4.39 acres $78,000 1421x E. Montgomery 2.22 acres $95,000

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480.720.8001 Cell Bonnie@BonnieBurke.com www.BonnieBurke.com

Address Sq. Ft. / Bed / Bath / Acre Days On Market List Price NEW LISTINGS SINCE LAST PUBLICATION: 16917 E. Montgomery Rd. 1,345 / 3 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 54 $94,900 34209 N. 139th St. 1,689 / 3 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 21 $214,500 15316 E. Dixileta Dr. 2,000 / 2 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 72 $249,900 14838 E. Mark Ln. 3,707 / 4 / 2.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 4 $330,000 28215 N. 165th St. 3,222 / 4 / 3 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 34 $390,000 34609 N. 140th St. 2,776 / 3 / 2 .5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 17 $409,000 28705 N. 136th St. 4,226 / 4 / 5 / 0 - .09 Acre 59 $470,000 13849 E. Hawknest Rd. 3,328 / 5 / 2.5 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 5 $470,000 26909 N. 142nd Way 3,695 / 4 / 3.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 5 $475,000 13646 E. Whitethorn Dr. 2,334 / 3 / 2.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 24 $489,000 16529 E. Montgomery Rd. 2,873 / 3 / 3 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 61 $499,000 31912 N. 141st St. 4,321 / 6 / 5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 19 $549,500 14208 E. Carefree Hwy. 3,085 / 4 / 3 / 5 - 9.9 Acres 54 $599,000 14116 E. Lowden 3,800 / 5 / 3.5 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 24 $685,000 34807 N. 142 St. 2,888 / 4 / 2.5 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 40 $699,000 28813 N. 152 St. 2,717 / 4 / 3 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 12 $850,000 29922 N. 174 St. 4,743 / 4 / 3 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 68 $890,000 31821 N. 136th St. 3,961 / 4 / 4.5 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 35 $1,100,000 30820 N. Estrella 5,929 / 4 / 5 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 65 $1,575,000 13652 E. Old Paint Trl. 4,060 / 4 / 4.5 / 10+ Acres 55 $2,950,000 15217 E. Rio Verde Dr. 2,067 / 4 / 2 / 10+ Acres 45 $7,900,000 PENDING SALES SINCE LAST PUBLICATION: 13815 E. Amber Sun Dr. 1,385 / 3 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 51 $174,500 13732 E. Olesen Rd. 1,648 / 3 / 2 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 16 $179,000 34105 N. 139th Way 2,152 / 4 / 3 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 155 $229,000 26802 N. 161st St. 2,045 / 4 / 3.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 24 $235,000 29909 N. 152nd Pl. 1,976 / 3 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 2 $240,000 27816 N. 155th Pl. 2,700 / 4 / 3 / 0 - .99 Acre 15 $267,300 29521 N. 145th Pl. 2,360 / 3 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 1 $285,000 31617 N. 168th St. 2,534 / 3 / 2.5 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 41 $289,000 31106 N. 161st Pl. 2,947 / 3 / 3.5 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 96 $325,000 27308 N. 152nd St. 1,272 / 2 / 2 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 532 $349,990 14155 E. Hawknest Rd. 2,438 / 3 / 2.75 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 26 $350,000 28507 N. 139th Pl. 3,032 / 4 / 3 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 46 $389,000 33915 N. 140th Pl. 3,204 / 5 / 2.5 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 158 $390,000 16705 E. Calle De Las Estrellas Rd. 4,016 / 5 / 4 / 5 - 9.9 Acres 49 $399,000 29723 N. 141st St. 3,872 / 4 / 5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 38 $420,000 30307 N. 162nd Way 3,356 / 5 / 4 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 73 $425,000 31619 N. 139th Pl. 3,131 / 4 / 3 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 48 $425,000 32817 N. 137th St. 4,508 / 4 / 4.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 362 $450,000 32611 N. 137th St. 3,850 / 4 / 4.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 76 $450,000 33419 N. 141st St. 4,560 / 6 / 3.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 36 $499,950 31409 N. 138th Pl. 4,989 / 5 / 6 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 24 $585,000 32021 N. 143rd Pl. 4,377 / 4 / 4 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 54 $675,000 31007 N. 142nd St. 7,700 / 6 / 8 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 54 $1,390,000 SOLD SINCE LAST PUBLICATION: DOM List Price Sold Price 13811 E. Olesen Rd. 1,919 / 3 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 9 $184,900 $190,000 14509 E. Roy Rogers Rd. 1,508 / 3 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 102 $200,000 $193,000 15310 E. Roy Rogers Rd. 1,732 / 3 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 9 $199,900 $199,900 17128 E. Gloria Ln. 2,461 / 4 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 26 $280,000 $210,000 15322 E. Roy Rogers Rd. 1,732 / 3 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 13 $235,000 $225,000 14642 E. Dale Ln. 2,294 / 4 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 560 $240,000 $238,000 30726 N. 172nd Pl. 2,000 / 3 / 2 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 157 $244,900 $257,145 13737 E. Montello Rd. 2,592 / 3 / 3 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 40 $294,900 $270,000 29319 N. 156th St. 2,370 / 4 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 42 $285,000 $285,000 16648 E. Lone Mountain Rd. 3,398 / 4 / 3.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 68 $335,000 $310,000 13635 E. Stagecoach Pass 4,592 / 3 / 4 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 113 $334,900 $335,000 31027 N. 155th Pl. 2,801 / 4 / 3 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 14 $325,000 $336,000 14505 E. Dale Ln. 3,036 / 3 / 2.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 246 $345,000 $345,000 29121 N. 136th St. 2,984 / 4 / 3 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 125 $375,000 $349,000 13643 E. Peak View Rd. 3,012 / 4 / 2.75 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 165 $369,900 $350,000 29607 N. 145th Pl. 2,734 / 3 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 186 $375,900 $355,000 13919 E. Quail Track Rd. 3,241 / 5 / 4 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 13 $399,000 $392,000 29609 N. 146th St. 4,037 / 4 / 3 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 91 $399,900 $399,900 15416 E. Lomas Verde Ln. 3,403 / 4 / 3.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 59 $400,000 $400,000 29511 N. 140th Pl. 3,245 / 4 / 3.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 136 $409,900 $409,900 16906 E. Madre Del Oro Dr. 4,154 / 4 / 5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 102 $419,000 $415,000 33515 N. 141st St. 3,946 / 4 / 4 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 245 $530,000 $450,000 14934 E. Roy Rogers Rd. 3,221 / 3 / 2.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 6 $439,900 $515,000 14214 E. Lone Mountain Rd. 4,328 / 4 / 3.5 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 304 $584,900 $540,150 28421 N. Rio Mountain Ct. 4,333 / 5 / 3.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 59 $569,000 $556,000 29428 N. 138th St. 3,926 / 4 / 3.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 91 $680,000 $640,000 14343 E. Gamble Ln. 4,197 / 3 / 3.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 147 $685,000 $650,000 14317 E. Lowden Ct. 4,733 / 6 / 5 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 230 $819,000 $750,000

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The properties on this list have been listed/sold by various participants in the MLS. If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.

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Spotted Donkey Cantina 480.922.1400 | SpottedDonkeyCantina.com

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB INGREDIENTS: ear of corn husk ground cotija cheese chimayo chile powder olive oil chipotle mayonnaise (see recipe below) Chipotle Mayonnaise 1 chipotle chile 1 clove fresh garlic pinch of cilantro pinch of salt 1/4 cup of your favorite mayonnaise PREPARATION: 1. Grill corn in the husk until cooked through.

2. Remove from husk and brush with olive oil.

3. Place the corn back on the grill for a short time turning to obtain the appropriate grill marks.

4. Brush the corn ears with chipotle mayonnaise.

5. Roll in ground cotija cheese.

6. Sprinkle with chimayo chile powder.

• It snowed 400.9 inches during the winter of 1972-1973 at Sunrise Mountain.

• The famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral did NOT occur at the O.K. Corral. When the Earps and the Clantons shot it out in Tombstone, Arizona in 1881, their famous battle took place • In Arizona, it is against the law for donkeys to sleep in in a vacant lot between Fly’s Photograph Gallery and the bathtubs.

Harwood house on Tombstone’s Fremont Street.

• A Class 2 misdemeanor occurs if one places a mark upon • The bed of the Colorado River at the Grand Canyon lies at a flag which is “likely to provoke physical retaliation.” about the same level as it did millions of years ago. The • Arizona observes Mountain Standard Time on a year-round canyon was formed as the ground continued to rise, and the basis. The one exception is the Navajo Nation, located in river continued to carve through it as the force of the water the northeast corner of the state, which observes the daylight and the sand and boulders cut away at the rising land. savings time change.

• Because Arizona’s conditions seemed ideal for it, • In Arizona, it is unlawful to refuse a person a glass of water.

Edward F. Beale brought in camels, which were actually used for a time, but camel transport proved impractical.

• No one is permitted to ride their horse up the stairs of the After the animals were abandoned, “wild” camels remained county court house in Prescott.

• Arizona, among all the states, has the largest percentage of for years, frightening travelers and their horses.

• Famed Mission San Xavier at Tucson features a carving of its land set aside and designated as Indian lands. a cat. On the opposite side of the mission is the carving of • There are 11.2 million acres of National Forest in Arizona a mouse. According to Indian legend, the world will end and one fourth of the state is forested. when that cat catches the mouse.

• The largest freshwater striped bass was caught in Arizona • Arizona once had a navy consisting of two boats on the at Bullhead City. It weighed 59 lbs., 12 oz.

Colorado River. They were used to prevent California from • Any misdemeanor committed while wearing a red mask encroaching on Arizona territory. is considered a felony.

• South Mountain Park covers more than 20,000 acres, • In Globe, cards may not be played in the street with a making it the largest city park in the world.

Native American.

MAY | JUNE 2011 Arizona Wish Ball Westin Kierland Resort, May 14th 602.395.9474 | WishAZ.org Come celebrate the mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona at this hosted cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner and dancing program. Your participation benefits hundreds of children with life-threatening or life-immobilizing illnesses and helps them to see their most heartfelt wishes come true.

• A saguaro cactus will take between 50 and 100 years to grow an arm.

• Canada is the single largest source of foreign direct investment in Arizona, generating thousands of jobs for Arizonans. Canadians are also the second largest group of tourists.

• Arizona has the most hummingbird species (14).

KITCHEN UPDATES SU R E TO CO O K U P BU Y E R I N T E R E ST APPLIANCE INTEGRATION

Many homeowners are replacing unsightly appliances with concealed, fully integrated appliances that blend seamlessly into the kitchen. Refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, warming drawers, and more can be disguised with cabinetry-matching panels and will accept cabinet door hardware. The appliances are flush with the cabinetry, the controls are on the interior, and they have no visible hinges. These units can enhance the sleek, continuous look of the cabinetry in a contemporary kitchen, or perhaps create the look of an armoire in a traditional setting. Kitchens are looking less and less like kitchens, and are blending in more with other rooms of the home. Hard-to-clean knobs on cooktops have been replaced with touch controls. Built-in, high-definition televisions are now a must-have for many homeowners as well.

ELEMENTS OF DESIGN Today’s kitchens are all about aesthetics, functionality and environmental consciousness.

Sean Daigle of Downsview Kitchens, one of the nation’s premier design/build kitchen companies, has lent his expertise to what’s hot in “the heart of the home.” Read on for Daigle’s knowledgeable take on the trends and find inspiration to enhance your kitchen! Whether for your own enjoyment or to increase your home’s resale value, kitchen improvements are one of the smartest moves you can make.

NODS TO THE ENVIRONMENT

Many cabinetry manufacturers are offering “green” products and materials through more environmentally conscious manufacturing techniques. Earth-friendly material examples might include wood-grain laminates or reconstituted veneers which are engineered from plantation-grown trees. Other manufacturing examples would be the use of formaldehyde-free adhesives along with earth-friendly paints and sealers. Appliance manufacturers are making more energy-efficient products too, such as dishwashers that use less water and with a delayed-start option so your appliance can run during off-peak hours. LED lighting within the kitchen keeps energy usage down, and unlike traditional lighting, produces no heat and keeps your workspace cooler.

HIGH-TECH OPTIONS

Along with amazing new cabinetry-front materials and clever interior solutions, some lines are now offering cabinetry with a handle-free design where doors and drawers open automatically with just a light touch or a pull. Upper-cabinet doors can lift up high out of the way, similar to the overhead compartments on an aircraft, and can be closed with a simple press of an accessible button. Drawers and doors now come equipped with “soft close” glides and hinges allowing a silent, smooth, and effortless closing motion; preventing slamming.

Appliances have also gone high-tech and have become much quieter. Some refrigerator brands offer water and air purification systems. Many appliances have automatic sensing features or even computer systems that can help ease and optimize cooking. It’s possible now to monitor, maintain, or control your appliance remotely when you’re not even home.

STYLE: The heavy and elaborate details of the traditional kitchens from the last decade are being replaced with simple, less intricate embellishments. Many of today’s traditional kitchens no longer have the great level of detail, inlays & appliqués, heavy carvings, and ornate stacked mouldings. Kitchen spaces also seem to be reflecting a homeowner’s personal unique style more often these days. A homeowner may desire a red island, an eco-friendly kitchen, or perhaps an ultra-modern kitchen in a very traditional home. Mixing styles seems to be more accepted. In fact, the “transitional” kitchen has come to the forefront as the desired trend.

FLOORPLANS: Open, “social” kitchens have replaced formal, closed-in kitchens. As everyone tends to gravitate to the kitchen, open floorplans often help to create a functional, family-friendly flow from the kitchen to the family or living rooms. The size of the average custom-built home has decreased over the past few years, but the size of the average kitchen has remained the same. This reflects the popularity of the kitchen as the focal point of the home.

COUNTERTOPS: Polished granite countertops are still the material of choice, but are fading in popularity as people are looking for new options in materials and finishes. Limestone, engineered stones, wood, stainless steel and marble are just some alternatives. Your countertop surfaces are also a place where you can use eco-friendly materials such as recycled glass, recycled metals, concrete or reclaimed wood.

FINISHES: Cabinetry with custom, soft-white finishes such as “Linen White” and “White Dove” has tremendously grown in popularity. Color trends today may include simple whites with rich elements of wood – perhaps even an exotic veneer. Dark is out and neutral, lighter finishes are in. Since resale is always a topic, it’s nice to know that neutral palettes tend to be more appealing to a broader audience than an unconventional color might be. A neutral color palette also opens the doors for some bold color choices in backsplashes, wall coverings, and accessories to add a bit of drama to your space!

Mamma Mia! ASU Gammage, May 17th – 22nd 480.965.3434 | ASUGammage.com Perhaps you’re a veteran of this fun, smash-hit musical. Or maybe you’ve only seen the film.

Or, alas, perhaps neither! Don’t miss this heartwarming and toe-tapping tale of love, laughter and friendship; all set to musical artists ABBA’s greatest hits. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a dance in your heart.

Celebrating Women Tea Fundraiser Phoenix Art Museum, May 22nd 602.265.4014 | TheHarpFoundation.org Spend a lovely afternoon in celebration of the women in your life. Hear keynote speaker Cynthia Richmond on the power of interpreting our dreams, take a self-guided exploration of the museum and indulge in a delicious afternoon tea. The event is hosted by The Harp Foundation, which provides soothing harp music for hospital and hospice patients.

Live & Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney Symphony Hall, June 10th – 11th 602.495.1999 | PhoenixSymphony.org Are you a tried and true McCartney fan? Were you blown away by the Phoenix Symphony’s salute to The Beatles last year? Don’t miss Tony Kishman’s award-winning re-creation of the sound and look of Paul McCartney at this special weekend event.

Japanese Origami and Music Musical Instrument Museum, June 19th 480.478.6000 | TheMIM.org As part of the museum’s Summer Series for Kids, artist and musician Kuniko Yamamoto will guide children in the art and tradition of origami. Along with sharing folding techniques, children will learn the symbolic meanings of origami design. Followed by a flute and koto concert, the program promises to spark imaginations and encourage cultural discovery.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cleveland Indians Chase Field, June 27th – 29th 602.514.8400 | Arizona.Diamondbacks.MLB.com Take me out to the ball game. Join fellow D-Back fans at this three-game home stand against the Indians. But first, take a guided tour of the ballpark and get your fill of hot dogs and peanuts before you settle in for the game. Play ball!

Spotted Donkey Cantina 480.922.1400 | SpottedDonkeyCantina.com

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB INGREDIENTS: ear of corn husk ground cotija cheese chimayo chile powder olive oil chipotle mayonnaise (see recipe below) Chipotle Mayonnaise 1 chipotle chile 1 clove fresh garlic pinch of cilantro pinch of salt 1/4 cup of your favorite mayonnaise PREPARATION: 1. Grill corn in the husk until cooked through.

2. Remove from husk and brush with olive oil.

3. Place the corn back on the grill for a short time turning to obtain the appropriate grill marks.

4. Brush the corn ears with chipotle mayonnaise.

5. Roll in ground cotija cheese.

6. Sprinkle with chimayo chile powder.

• It snowed 400.9 inches during the winter of 1972-1973 at Sunrise Mountain.

• The famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral did NOT occur at the O.K. Corral. When the Earps and the Clantons shot it out in Tombstone, Arizona in 1881, their famous battle took place • In Arizona, it is against the law for donkeys to sleep in in a vacant lot between Fly’s Photograph Gallery and the bathtubs.

Harwood house on Tombstone’s Fremont Street.

• A Class 2 misdemeanor occurs if one places a mark upon • The bed of the Colorado River at the Grand Canyon lies at a flag which is “likely to provoke physical retaliation.” about the same level as it did millions of years ago. The • Arizona observes Mountain Standard Time on a year-round canyon was formed as the ground continued to rise, and the basis. The one exception is the Navajo Nation, located in river continued to carve through it as the force of the water the northeast corner of the state, which observes the daylight and the sand and boulders cut away at the rising land. savings time change.

• Because Arizona’s conditions seemed ideal for it, • In Arizona, it is unlawful to refuse a person a glass of water.

Edward F. Beale brought in camels, which were actually used for a time, but camel transport proved impractical.

• No one is permitted to ride their horse up the stairs of the After the animals were abandoned, “wild” camels remained county court house in Prescott.

• Arizona, among all the states, has the largest percentage of for years, frightening travelers and their horses.

• Famed Mission San Xavier at Tucson features a carving of its land set aside and designated as Indian lands. a cat. On the opposite side of the mission is the carving of • There are 11.2 million acres of National Forest in Arizona a mouse. According to Indian legend, the world will end and one fourth of the state is forested. when that cat catches the mouse.

• The largest freshwater striped bass was caught in Arizona • Arizona once had a navy consisting of two boats on the at Bullhead City. It weighed 59 lbs., 12 oz.

Colorado River. They were used to prevent California from • Any misdemeanor committed while wearing a red mask encroaching on Arizona territory. is considered a felony.

• South Mountain Park covers more than 20,000 acres, • In Globe, cards may not be played in the street with a making it the largest city park in the world.

Native American.

MAY | JUNE 2011 Arizona Wish Ball Westin Kierland Resort, May 14th 602.395.9474 | WishAZ.org Come celebrate the mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona at this hosted cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner and dancing program. Your participation benefits hundreds of children with life-threatening or life-immobilizing illnesses and helps them to see their most heartfelt wishes come true.

• A saguaro cactus will take between 50 and 100 years to grow an arm.

• Canada is the single largest source of foreign direct investment in Arizona, generating thousands of jobs for Arizonans. Canadians are also the second largest group of tourists.

• Arizona has the most hummingbird species (14).

KITCHEN UPDATES SU R E TO CO O K U P BU Y E R I N T E R E ST APPLIANCE INTEGRATION

Many homeowners are replacing unsightly appliances with concealed, fully integrated appliances that blend seamlessly into the kitchen. Refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, warming drawers, and more can be disguised with cabinetry-matching panels and will accept cabinet door hardware. The appliances are flush with the cabinetry, the controls are on the interior, and they have no visible hinges. These units can enhance the sleek, continuous look of the cabinetry in a contemporary kitchen, or perhaps create the look of an armoire in a traditional setting. Kitchens are looking less and less like kitchens, and are blending in more with other rooms of the home. Hard-to-clean knobs on cooktops have been replaced with touch controls. Built-in, high-definition televisions are now a must-have for many homeowners as well.

ELEMENTS OF DESIGN Today’s kitchens are all about aesthetics, functionality and environmental consciousness.

Sean Daigle of Downsview Kitchens, one of the nation’s premier design/build kitchen companies, has lent his expertise to what’s hot in “the heart of the home.” Read on for Daigle’s knowledgeable take on the trends and find inspiration to enhance your kitchen! Whether for your own enjoyment or to increase your home’s resale value, kitchen improvements are one of the smartest moves you can make.

NODS TO THE ENVIRONMENT

Many cabinetry manufacturers are offering “green” products and materials through more environmentally conscious manufacturing techniques. Earth-friendly material examples might include wood-grain laminates or reconstituted veneers which are engineered from plantation-grown trees. Other manufacturing examples would be the use of formaldehyde-free adhesives along with earth-friendly paints and sealers. Appliance manufacturers are making more energy-efficient products too, such as dishwashers that use less water and with a delayed-start option so your appliance can run during off-peak hours. LED lighting within the kitchen keeps energy usage down, and unlike traditional lighting, produces no heat and keeps your workspace cooler.

HIGH-TECH OPTIONS

Along with amazing new cabinetry-front materials and clever interior solutions, some lines are now offering cabinetry with a handle-free design where doors and drawers open automatically with just a light touch or a pull. Upper-cabinet doors can lift up high out of the way, similar to the overhead compartments on an aircraft, and can be closed with a simple press of an accessible button. Drawers and doors now come equipped with “soft close” glides and hinges allowing a silent, smooth, and effortless closing motion; preventing slamming.

Appliances have also gone high-tech and have become much quieter. Some refrigerator brands offer water and air purification systems. Many appliances have automatic sensing features or even computer systems that can help ease and optimize cooking. It’s possible now to monitor, maintain, or control your appliance remotely when you’re not even home.

STYLE: The heavy and elaborate details of the traditional kitchens from the last decade are being replaced with simple, less intricate embellishments. Many of today’s traditional kitchens no longer have the great level of detail, inlays & appliqués, heavy carvings, and ornate stacked mouldings. Kitchen spaces also seem to be reflecting a homeowner’s personal unique style more often these days. A homeowner may desire a red island, an eco-friendly kitchen, or perhaps an ultra-modern kitchen in a very traditional home. Mixing styles seems to be more accepted. In fact, the “transitional” kitchen has come to the forefront as the desired trend.

FLOORPLANS: Open, “social” kitchens have replaced formal, closed-in kitchens. As everyone tends to gravitate to the kitchen, open floorplans often help to create a functional, family-friendly flow from the kitchen to the family or living rooms. The size of the average custom-built home has decreased over the past few years, but the size of the average kitchen has remained the same. This reflects the popularity of the kitchen as the focal point of the home.

COUNTERTOPS: Polished granite countertops are still the material of choice, but are fading in popularity as people are looking for new options in materials and finishes. Limestone, engineered stones, wood, stainless steel and marble are just some alternatives. Your countertop surfaces are also a place where you can use eco-friendly materials such as recycled glass, recycled metals, concrete or reclaimed wood.

FINISHES: Cabinetry with custom, soft-white finishes such as “Linen White” and “White Dove” has tremendously grown in popularity. Color trends today may include simple whites with rich elements of wood – perhaps even an exotic veneer. Dark is out and neutral, lighter finishes are in. Since resale is always a topic, it’s nice to know that neutral palettes tend to be more appealing to a broader audience than an unconventional color might be. A neutral color palette also opens the doors for some bold color choices in backsplashes, wall coverings, and accessories to add a bit of drama to your space!

Mamma Mia! ASU Gammage, May 17th – 22nd 480.965.3434 | ASUGammage.com Perhaps you’re a veteran of this fun, smash-hit musical. Or maybe you’ve only seen the film.

Or, alas, perhaps neither! Don’t miss this heartwarming and toe-tapping tale of love, laughter and friendship; all set to musical artists ABBA’s greatest hits. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a dance in your heart.

Celebrating Women Tea Fundraiser Phoenix Art Museum, May 22nd 602.265.4014 | TheHarpFoundation.org Spend a lovely afternoon in celebration of the women in your life. Hear keynote speaker Cynthia Richmond on the power of interpreting our dreams, take a self-guided exploration of the museum and indulge in a delicious afternoon tea. The event is hosted by The Harp Foundation, which provides soothing harp music for hospital and hospice patients.

Live & Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney Symphony Hall, June 10th – 11th 602.495.1999 | PhoenixSymphony.org Are you a tried and true McCartney fan? Were you blown away by the Phoenix Symphony’s salute to The Beatles last year? Don’t miss Tony Kishman’s award-winning re-creation of the sound and look of Paul McCartney at this special weekend event.

Japanese Origami and Music Musical Instrument Museum, June 19th 480.478.6000 | TheMIM.org As part of the museum’s Summer Series for Kids, artist and musician Kuniko Yamamoto will guide children in the art and tradition of origami. Along with sharing folding techniques, children will learn the symbolic meanings of origami design. Followed by a flute and koto concert, the program promises to spark imaginations and encourage cultural discovery.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cleveland Indians Chase Field, June 27th – 29th 602.514.8400 | Arizona.Diamondbacks.MLB.com Take me out to the ball game. Join fellow D-Back fans at this three-game home stand against the Indians. But first, take a guided tour of the ballpark and get your fill of hot dogs and peanuts before you settle in for the game. Play ball!

Don’t list your Short Sale with someone who isn’t a SPECIALIST in Rio Verde, and a CERTIFIED SHORT SALE EXPERT!

Bonnie Burke, PC RE/MAX Excalibur 8510 E. Shea Blvd. #100 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

May | June 2011

I offer you both and I’d like to ask for your business! Please give me a call and we can discuss a strategy and all of your options.

Rio Verde Real Estate Recap HOMES - Currently, there are 65 active homes on the market and 43 homes under contract.

LAND - Currently, there are 299 active lots on the market and 6 lots under contract.

Rio Verde Land The following have closed since last publication: 3010x N. 166th Pl. 1.00 acre $20,000 30211 N. 166th St. 1.25 acres $23,000 29700 N. 156th St. 2.50 acres $32,000 159th Brookhart Tr. 1.00 acre $37,000 0000 E. Dixileta 1.14 acres $40,000 14331 E. Tumbleweed 1.00 acre $42,000 3111x N. 155th St. 2.50 acres $46,000 29427 N. 138th St. 1.25 acres $50,000 30xxx N. 170th St. 4.39 acres $78,000 1421x E. Montgomery 2.22 acres $95,000

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Address Sq. Ft. / Bed / Bath / Acre Days On Market List Price NEW LISTINGS SINCE LAST PUBLICATION: 16917 E. Montgomery Rd. 1,345 / 3 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 54 $94,900 34209 N. 139th St. 1,689 / 3 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 21 $214,500 15316 E. Dixileta Dr. 2,000 / 2 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 72 $249,900 14838 E. Mark Ln. 3,707 / 4 / 2.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 4 $330,000 28215 N. 165th St. 3,222 / 4 / 3 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 34 $390,000 34609 N. 140th St. 2,776 / 3 / 2 .5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 17 $409,000 28705 N. 136th St. 4,226 / 4 / 5 / 0 - .09 Acre 59 $470,000 13849 E. Hawknest Rd. 3,328 / 5 / 2.5 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 5 $470,000 26909 N. 142nd Way 3,695 / 4 / 3.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 5 $475,000 13646 E. Whitethorn Dr. 2,334 / 3 / 2.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 24 $489,000 16529 E. Montgomery Rd. 2,873 / 3 / 3 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 61 $499,000 31912 N. 141st St. 4,321 / 6 / 5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 19 $549,500 14208 E. Carefree Hwy. 3,085 / 4 / 3 / 5 - 9.9 Acres 54 $599,000 14116 E. Lowden 3,800 / 5 / 3.5 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 24 $685,000 34807 N. 142 St. 2,888 / 4 / 2.5 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 40 $699,000 28813 N. 152 St. 2,717 / 4 / 3 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 12 $850,000 29922 N. 174 St. 4,743 / 4 / 3 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 68 $890,000 31821 N. 136th St. 3,961 / 4 / 4.5 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 35 $1,100,000 30820 N. Estrella 5,929 / 4 / 5 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 65 $1,575,000 13652 E. Old Paint Trl. 4,060 / 4 / 4.5 / 10+ Acres 55 $2,950,000 15217 E. Rio Verde Dr. 2,067 / 4 / 2 / 10+ Acres 45 $7,900,000 PENDING SALES SINCE LAST PUBLICATION: 13815 E. Amber Sun Dr. 1,385 / 3 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 51 $174,500 13732 E. Olesen Rd. 1,648 / 3 / 2 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 16 $179,000 34105 N. 139th Way 2,152 / 4 / 3 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 155 $229,000 26802 N. 161st St. 2,045 / 4 / 3.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 24 $235,000 29909 N. 152nd Pl. 1,976 / 3 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 2 $240,000 27816 N. 155th Pl. 2,700 / 4 / 3 / 0 - .99 Acre 15 $267,300 29521 N. 145th Pl. 2,360 / 3 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 1 $285,000 31617 N. 168th St. 2,534 / 3 / 2.5 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 41 $289,000 31106 N. 161st Pl. 2,947 / 3 / 3.5 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 96 $325,000 27308 N. 152nd St. 1,272 / 2 / 2 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 532 $349,990 14155 E. Hawknest Rd. 2,438 / 3 / 2.75 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 26 $350,000 28507 N. 139th Pl. 3,032 / 4 / 3 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 46 $389,000 33915 N. 140th Pl. 3,204 / 5 / 2.5 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 158 $390,000 16705 E. Calle De Las Estrellas Rd. 4,016 / 5 / 4 / 5 - 9.9 Acres 49 $399,000 29723 N. 141st St. 3,872 / 4 / 5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 38 $420,000 30307 N. 162nd Way 3,356 / 5 / 4 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 73 $425,000 31619 N. 139th Pl. 3,131 / 4 / 3 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 48 $425,000 32817 N. 137th St. 4,508 / 4 / 4.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 362 $450,000 32611 N. 137th St. 3,850 / 4 / 4.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 76 $450,000 33419 N. 141st St. 4,560 / 6 / 3.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 36 $499,950 31409 N. 138th Pl. 4,989 / 5 / 6 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 24 $585,000 32021 N. 143rd Pl. 4,377 / 4 / 4 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 54 $675,000 31007 N. 142nd St. 7,700 / 6 / 8 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 54 $1,390,000 SOLD SINCE LAST PUBLICATION: DOM List Price Sold Price 13811 E. Olesen Rd. 1,919 / 3 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 9 $184,900 $190,000 14509 E. Roy Rogers Rd. 1,508 / 3 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 102 $200,000 $193,000 15310 E. Roy Rogers Rd. 1,732 / 3 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 9 $199,900 $199,900 17128 E. Gloria Ln. 2,461 / 4 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 26 $280,000 $210,000 15322 E. Roy Rogers Rd. 1,732 / 3 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 13 $235,000 $225,000 14642 E. Dale Ln. 2,294 / 4 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 560 $240,000 $238,000 30726 N. 172nd Pl. 2,000 / 3 / 2 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 157 $244,900 $257,145 13737 E. Montello Rd. 2,592 / 3 / 3 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 40 $294,900 $270,000 29319 N. 156th St. 2,370 / 4 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 42 $285,000 $285,000 16648 E. Lone Mountain Rd. 3,398 / 4 / 3.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 68 $335,000 $310,000 13635 E. Stagecoach Pass 4,592 / 3 / 4 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 113 $334,900 $335,000 31027 N. 155th Pl. 2,801 / 4 / 3 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 14 $325,000 $336,000 14505 E. Dale Ln. 3,036 / 3 / 2.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 246 $345,000 $345,000 29121 N. 136th St. 2,984 / 4 / 3 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 125 $375,000 $349,000 13643 E. Peak View Rd. 3,012 / 4 / 2.75 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 165 $369,900 $350,000 29607 N. 145th Pl. 2,734 / 3 / 2 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 186 $375,900 $355,000 13919 E. Quail Track Rd. 3,241 / 5 / 4 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 13 $399,000 $392,000 29609 N. 146th St. 4,037 / 4 / 3 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 91 $399,900 $399,900 15416 E. Lomas Verde Ln. 3,403 / 4 / 3.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 59 $400,000 $400,000 29511 N. 140th Pl. 3,245 / 4 / 3.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 136 $409,900 $409,900 16906 E. Madre Del Oro Dr. 4,154 / 4 / 5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 102 $419,000 $415,000 33515 N. 141st St. 3,946 / 4 / 4 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 245 $530,000 $450,000 14934 E. Roy Rogers Rd. 3,221 / 3 / 2.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 6 $439,900 $515,000 14214 E. Lone Mountain Rd. 4,328 / 4 / 3.5 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 304 $584,900 $540,150 28421 N. Rio Mountain Ct. 4,333 / 5 / 3.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 59 $569,000 $556,000 29428 N. 138th St. 3,926 / 4 / 3.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 91 $680,000 $640,000 14343 E. Gamble Ln. 4,197 / 3 / 3.5 / 1 - 1.9 Acres 147 $685,000 $650,000 14317 E. Lowden Ct. 4,733 / 6 / 5 / 2 - 4.9 Acres 230 $819,000 $750,000

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The properties on this list have been listed/sold by various participants in the MLS. If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.

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