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SHARE YOUR SENIOR STORY WHEN: Second and fourth Thursdays of the month, 10 a.m.-noon WHERE: Horizon Park Community Center, 15444 N. 100th St. in Scottsdale WHAT: Celebrate each other’s lives and experiences and gain a deeper understanding of yourself and others. Call 480-312-2650 for more information or visit Scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/horizon-park
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK WHEN: February 7, 4-7 p.m. WHERE: Downtown Carefree WHAT: Thunderbird Artists Gallery invites guests to enjoy an evening of fine art, appetizers and drinks at this first art walk of the 2020 season. Each participating gallery will cover all sales tax on any purchases!
STREET EATS FOOD FESTIVAL WHEN: February 8 and 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. WHERE: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd. in Scottsdale WHAT: Join us as your favorite food trucks from around the valley get together for our 2020 Street Eats Food Truck Festival. Each truck will be serving up their own unique dishes as well as a $2 sample. We will also be featuring a kids zone, eating contests and more! General Admission: $12 ($15 at the gate), children 12 and under: FREE. VIP tickets available. http://www. streeteatsaz.com/
GIRLY DADDY TEA PARTY AT GIRLY GIRLZ WHEN: February 8, 3-4 p.m. WHERE: Girly Girlz, 15425 N. Scottsdale Rd., #240 in Scottsdale WHAT: Are you looking for a unique opportunity to celebrate Valentine’s Day? On Saturday, February 8th, Girly and Daddy (or another special guy) can share a three-course tea party, make a keepsake craft, enjoy some dancing, take a photo and more. Limited spaces are available, so please register at Girlygirlzaz. com. Cost is $16.95 per guest - no walk-ins. For more information, call 480998-4832.
DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY 11TH ANNUAL GALA – IMAGINE WHEN: February 8, 6 p.m. WHERE: Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek WHAT: Celebrating 66 years as a 501(c)3 non-profit, built on the foundation of member support through donations, memberships, and volunteerism. Join us at 6:00 p.m. for a silent auction, wine pull, & hosted cocktails. Gourmet Dinner at 7:00 p.m. with live entertainment, featuring renowned trio We3. Tickets are $200.00 and all proceeds benefit the Library. For more information, call 480-488-2286.
SCOTTSDALE PHILHARMONIC FREE CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT WHEN: February 9, 4 p.m. WHERE: La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Rd. in Scottsdale WHAT: This concert will feature music from composers Bizet and Rossini. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so attendees are encouraged to arrive early. VIP reserved seating is available for a $15 donation at Scottsdalephilharmonic.com.
CAREFREE FARMER’S MARKET WHEN: February 14, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. WHERE: 101 East Easy Street in Downtown Carefree WHAT: Vendors change weekly, and may include: fresh, local, seasonal produce, herbs and flowers; locally made jams, honey, jellies and salsas; fresh baked breads; a variety of ethnic cuisine; and much more! Open year-round! Free admission, free adjacent parking.
ARIZONA VEGETARIAN FOOD FESTIVAL 2020 WHEN: February 15, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. WHERE: Civic Center Mall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. in Scottsdale WHAT: Enjoy incredible vegan food for sale and sampling, expert presenters, and family fun at the 6th annual AZVFF. On our festival stages, you will learn from expert plant-based doctors, authors, leaders, chefs, fitness professionals, and more. The festival will also feature a special spot for kids’ activities, a mind/body fitness area, and even vegan alcohol.
DIVORCE AND FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE: 6 KEYS TO FINANCIAL SUCCESS POST-DIVORCE WHEN: February 18, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. WHERE: Affinity Wealth Advisory Group, 7010 E. Chauncey Lane, Suite 200 in Phoenix WHAT: During this complimentary seminar, learn about key factors that will help drive financial success after a divorce, including spending habits, retirement projections and investments, tax implications, insurance and estate planning. To RSVP, please call 602-923-9800 or email kim.hoppens@ampf. com.
MOVIES AFTER DARK LIVE WHEN: February 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. WHERE: District Stage at Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. in Phoenix WHAT: Mary Poppins Returns comes to life as a theatrical performance on stage! Entertainment includes acrobats, fire dancers, stilt walkers, comedians and more. Guests can grab a cocktail, beer or wine from Copper Cantina’s popup bar and sip while they enjoy the show! Free admission; seating is first come, first serve. Guests may bring their own seating.
DESIGN FOR DOGS BENEFITTING ARIZONA ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE WHEN: February 21, 5-8 p.m. WHERE: Facings of America Showroom, 16421 N. 90th St. in Scottsdale WHAT: Twenty local builders, engineers, architects and interior designers are hard at work putting together “haute” dog houses for the sixth annual Design for Dogs competition. This family-friendly event has something for everyone... food, music, beer and wine tasting, local vendor booths, learning opportunities for adoption and animal advocacy, a puppy kissing booth, AND some lucky winners will go home with cool, new custom homes for their furry friends! Purchase tickets online at DesignForDogs.org
25TH ANNUAL CAREFREE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL WHEN: February 28-March 1, 10 a.m.5 p.m. WHERE: 101 East Easy Street in Carefree WHAT: This wonderful three-day festival is widely known as ‘…a collector’s paradise™’, due to its rigorous jury, thus producing a festival unequaled in quality. The streets of downtown Carefree make room for more than 165 artists and an excess of original masterpieces. Artists’ work include small, medium and life-sized bronze sculptures, metal, clay, wood, stone, glass and mixed media sculptures and much more.
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SCOTTSDALE NORTH
Community Snapshot Year End Comparison for 2018 vs. 2019
HOMES SOLD 2018 95 2019 88
Terravita
Sold Price Days on Market 2018 Avg. $579,483 77 2019 Avg. $604,160 85
HOMES SOLD 2018 36 2019 27
Winfi eld
Sold Price Days on Market 2018 Avg. $594,992 146 2019 Avg. $595,444 84
HOMES SOLD 2018 10 2019 4
HOMES SOLD 2018 23 2019 22
HOMES SOLD 2018 42 2019 41
Saguaro Highlands
Sold Price Days on Market 2018 Avg. $923,995 111 2019 Avg. $954,750 288
Sincuidados
Sold Price Days on Market 2018 Avg. $1,003,188 148 2019 Avg. $1,012,082 136
The Boulders
Sold Price Days on Market 2018 Avg. $880,676 159 2019 Avg. $882,415 136
HOMES SOLD
HOMES SOLD
HOMES SOLD 2018 31 2019 29
Bellasera
Sold Price Days on Market 2018 Avg. $625,948 94 2019 Avg. $679,534 86
2018 4 2019 8
2018 5 2019 8
Sand Flower
Sold Price Days on Market 2018 Avg. $747,500 70 2019 Avg. $876,250 78
Los Alisos
Sold Price Days on Market 2018 Avg. $688,820 220 2019 Avg. $686,875 98
HOMES SOLD 2018 14 2019 8
Preserve
Sold Price Days on Market 2018 Avg. $754,457 110 2019 Avg. $749,051 79
HOMES SOLD 2018 6 2019 6
Saguaro Estates
Sold Price Days on Market 2018 Avg. $1,166,833 128 2019 Avg. $1,467,167 225
See the 2020 update on page 13
Once again in 2019, nobody sells more homes in Scottsdale North than Scott Gaertner
On average, Scott Gaertner sells homes for 99.3% of asking price Scott has 100s of Scottsdale North buyers in his database looking for a home!
For more info call Scott 480.634.5000
Disclaimer: All information provided by the Arizona Regional MLS is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data is from 1/1/18 – 7/1/2019
