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Living, Working & Selling in PebbleCreek PebbleCreek Statistical Statistical Market MarketAnalysis Analysis––298 285Homes HomesSold Soldfrom from04/30/2019 11/01/2018toto04/30/2020 11/01/2019 PebbleCreek 272 Homes Homes Sold Sold from from 04/30/2020 09/30/2019 to to 04/30/2021 09/30/2020 363 ##Listings Listings List ListVolume Volume

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May 10, 2021 - 12 -Active HomeHome Listings $355,000 to $999,000 Nov 9, 2020 PebbleCreek 37 Active Listings $289,900 to $884,999 32 Homes Under Contract & Pending Sales from from $300,000 to $775,000 39 Homes Under Contract & Pending Sales $272,000 to $650,0000 November 9 ,Snapshot 2020 – Market May 10, 2021 – Local Market ValleySnapshot Homes Hit a New Record!

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From Me To You... I found myself standing at the kitchen counter yesterday, contemplating a cinnamon roll. I had with a simple question in my head. “Should I eat a sensible breakfast that will provide the nutrients for the start of my day? Or should I grab the last cinnamon roll before one of the children realizes they left this delicious pastry sitting on the plate?” Now because my coffee had already started zapping my synapses into life, I couldn’t simply take the cinnamon roll and enjoy it, oh no. This was the beginning of my thoughts for the rest of the morning. The rabbit hole widened as I tripped my way down. Why do we have to make a choice based on what is right for us instead of what we want? Do others make those choices or just grab the cinnamon roll of life and get on with their day? What cinnamon rolls have I missed out on, and would it have made a difference if I had just eaten them without a care in the world?

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Once I became pregnant with child number 3 some eyebrows began to raise. Straying from ‘the house with a white picket fence, 2 kids and a dog’ scenario was not for everyone. But it wasn’t too unusual. Plenty of others had done the same. Sure it meant that we had to get help to cover all the soccer games at weekends, because the little league insisted on scheduling all the games at the same time in different locations around town; and maybe our vacations were not as exotic or expensive as they had been in order to pay for that extra traveller. But these were minor issues that we cruised though, delighted to have our 3rd on board. That all changed with pregnancy number four. We were either irresponsible, careless, immature, or just plain nuts to think that four kids was OK. I, however, had an ace up my sleeve. My good friend, who happens to be a staunch Catholic, had just entered her fifth pregnancy. So whenever anyone raised an eyebrow at me I would smoothly introduce them to Karen. I don’t regret that decision for a second. Four was a wonderful number of children. Someone was always available to play with, scheme with, and yes fight with. The noise level in our house is usually high but it is happy noise, full of love and respect for others. I hear you ask, “But what about the cinnamon roll? Did you go for oatmeal in the end?” Absolutely not! The other lesson I have learned in a large household is grab your pastries while you see them, because if you wait too long someone else will take it - and that just leads down the rabbit hole of lost opportunities. Catherine Uretsky Editor, Viva magazine catherine@estrellapublishing.com 623-594-9283

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Spring Vegetable and Apple Orzo This brunch recipe celebrates spring by pairing the sophisticated sweet flavor and crunch of apples with seasonal fresh asparagus and umami-rich shiitake mushrooms. Tossed with a bright and zesty lemon vinaigrette, this delightful dish can star as an entree or serve as a side. For the asparagus: 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

For the mushrooms: 4 cups shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

For the vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon kosher salt 40 turns fresh cracked pepper 2 cups orzo pasta 1 apple, small diced 4 tablespoons chopped parsley Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Toss the asparagus in olive oil and salt and spread out on half of a sheet tray. Toss the mushrooms in the olive oil and salt and spread out on the remaining half of the sheet tray. Roast in the oven until asparagus and mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes. Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients until well combined. Cook the orzo in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain well and then toss with the vinaigrette. Fold in the asparagus, mushrooms, apples and parsley. Serve warm.

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Spiritual Thoughts If guidelines do not permit this, services will be conducted through Zoom or live streaming. More information will follow in the near future. Rabbi Mayer has led High Holiday services in PebbleCreek for about 11 years. His sense of humor and knowledge of Jewish learning is well-known. He was born and educated in Israel, served in congregations in Columbia, South Carolina, Ambridge, Pennsylvania, Scottsdale, Arizona and Phoenixville, Arizona before retiring in 2006.

Rabbi David Mayer is scheduled to lead PebbleCreek High Holiday services in fall of 2021. The dates of the services are Rosh Hashanah on September 7, Kol Nidre on the evening of September 15, and Yom Kippur on September 16. The current plan is to hold services in person in the Tuscany Falls ballroom.

In addition, he served in the Israeli military for three years and was a volunteer chaplain at Ground Zero, New York City in 20012002 ministering to the working fireman and policemen. For questions, please contact Gloria Kornbluth, gloriak100@yahoo.com, or Marsha Langfuss, malangfuss@gmail.com.

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Money Matters If you don’t have a spouse or children, you might think you don’t need to do much estate planning. But if you have any assets, any familial connections, or any interest in supporting charitable groups, you do need to establish an estate plan. In evaluating your needs for this type of planning, let’s start with what might happen if you die without a last will and testament. Your assets will likely have to go through the probate process, which means they’ll be distributed by the court according to your state’s intestate succession laws, essentially without regard to your wishes. Even if you don’t have children yourself, you may have someone to whom you would like to leave not just money but also cars, collectibles, family memorabilia and so on. But if everything you own goes through probate, there’s no guarantee that these individuals will end up with what you wanted them to have. If you want to leave something to family members, close friends, or charitable

organizations, you will need to indicate this in your estate planning documents.

Aside from family members and charitable groups, there’s a third entity that’s central to your estate plans: yourself. Everyone should make arrangements to protect their interests, but, in the absence of an immediate family, you need to be especially vigilant about your financial and health care decisions. And that’s why you may want to include these two documents: durable power of attorney and a health care proxy. A durable power of attorney lets you name someone to manage your finances should you become incapacitated — especially important for anyone who doesn’t have a spouse to step in. And if you become incapacitated, your health care proxy lets you name another person to legally make health care decisions for you. Estate planning moves can be complex, so you’ll need help from a legal professional and possibly your tax and financial advisors. You may not have an immediate family, but you still need to take steps to protect your legacy. Submitted by Chris Carlton, of Edward Jones

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Use Less Data Think about how much of your day is spent on data-dependent activities like streaming video and music, or searching the internet. All of this can be done while using far less, and sometimes even none, of the data from your cellular plan. Try these simple tips to save money on your wireless plan.

1) Tame the video beast Watching video on your smartphone is convenient, but it’s a data glutton. A full-length Netflix movie consumes about 1GB of data per hour in standard definition video, and up to 3GB per hour in high definition. At that rate, you’ll burn through even the most robust data package in no time. Try connecting to Wi-Fi instead. It’s widely available, and lets you stream without using any cellular data at all, often with a faster connection. While connected to Wi-Fi, you can also download videos, TV shows or movies to

your phone to watch at your convenience, with no data required. In addition, when you’re streaming video on a small screen, such as a cellphone, you really don’t need high resolution. Many apps give you the ability to change video quality settings, and therefore consume less data. 2) Manage social media and streaming music Adjusting your settings to prevent videos from playing automatically will prevent them from eating up your data. On most platforms, like Facebook, you’ll go to your Account Settings and either disable the “Autoplay” feature or change it so that videos will only play automatically when you’re connected to Wi-Fi. 3) Try a smaller plan for bigger savings While an “unlimited” plan may seem like an easy answer to your data needs, they can be more enticing than practical. Read the fine print: Most actually limit your high-speed data to a certain number of gigabytes per month. Once you use up that allotment, you’ll still have unlimited access, but at much slower speeds. This makes it more difficult to load pages quickly, or to stream video, even though you’re paying a premium for “unlimited” access. Follow these tips and you’ll enjoy streaming movies, listening to music and more while also keeping money in your pocket for things other than a data plan. You can have it all, without needing an unlimited budget to do it.

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Eye Eye A lot of people take their eyesight for granted, but eyesight allows you to connect to your surroundings, keeps you safe and helps you maintain mental clarity. If you don’t take the proper precautions to take care of your eyes, you could end up hurting them unintentionally. Fortunately, eyewear products in recent years have allowed for innovative solutions in the ways we take care of our eyes. Here are some of the innovative eyewear solutions that solve the most common problems: • Some people need different glasses for reading, computer use, talking with others and more. If it’s bothersome to take your glasses on and off from one task to the next, Multi Focus glasses can help! The magnification is strongest on the bottom of the lens, and smoothly decreases to about half that magnification at the top of the lens. Whether you’re reading a book, working on the computer or just spending time with a friend, Multi Focus helps you see clearly.

• People are constantly connected to their phones, computers and tablets these days, especially those who are working from home or distance learning. And even when they’re off the clock, people are still looking at screens, streaming media or video chatting with a friend. Fortunately, blue light glasses can help reduce your exposure to blue light throughout the day. Many blue light glasses brands come with patented lens technology. • Summer is around the corner. And if you like to sit outside, your standard prescription glasses likely won’t protect you. The sun can shine light directly on you when you’re trying to read. And if it’s hot and bright enough, it can be risky if you’re reading for prolonged periods outside. Fortunately, clip-on sunglasses can protect eyeglass wearers from the sun’s UV light and provide polarized protection from sun exposure, allowing you to kick back and relax outside while you enjoy your favorite book with ease. Learn more at fostergrant.com. “Our vision correlates so much with our quality of life,” says Matthew Coon, Senior VP, at FGX International. “When you have eyewear that provides comfort and clarity no matter what you’re doing, the possibilities are endless.”

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Green Home

Are you looking for ways to upgrade your home with the environment in mind, but worried about the expense? Fortunately, many home improvements are not as costly up front as they used to be, and the return on those investments is well worth the effort. Here are four ways to boost your home’s energy-efficiency and make a difference for the planet. 1. Choose Energy Star certified products Have outdated appliances that aren’t performing well? For an efficiency upgrade, look for the blue Energy Star label on products as a simple way to save money and conserve energy. 2. Update your HVAC Spring is a good time to have a professional tune up your HVAC system to ensure peak performance and help prevent future problems. If you’re still using a furnace for heat and a separate AC unit for cooling - or worse, an outdated system that relies on fossil fuels - it may be time to upgrade to something more advanced and efficient.

3. Go solar You’ve heard about solar for years, but now may be the perfect time to switch to renewable energy. Solar energy can help power your home, saving hundreds of dollars in utility bills while also boosting your home’s value and providing peace of mind about helping the environment. 4. Reduce air leaks and check insulation Sealing air leaks and adding insulation can help increase comfort and energy efficiency, and may provide up to a 10% savings on your annual energy bills, according to the EPA. Simple fixes include installing weather-stripping on doors and caulking around windows, while bigger jobs include sealing leaks and adding insulation in your attic. Replacing aging windows and doors that are not energy efficient and that may have cracks or leaks will improve your home’s energy efficiency. Another upside? Brand new doors and windows can instantly increase your home’s curb appeal. Many energy or utility companies will offer homeowners a free energy audit. This can help you target your improvements to achieve the best results in the quickest, most cost-effective way.

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REVERSE MORTGAGE FAQ'S Will the government or lender own my home?

Can my family member have ownership in my home if I should pass?

NO! The homeowner(s) who occupy the property will remain on title and have full ownership. The reverse mortgage is simply a lien recorded against the property, just like any other mortgage.

Yes! The owner(s) may add other family members or place the home in a trust, so family automatically has ownership in the property and equity as well.

Will my family be responsible for the debt?

If I take out a reverse mortgage, does that mean I will leave nothing to my family?

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be just what you need!

NO! Reverse mortgages have insurance automatically built in to protect the family. Most homes continue to increase in value over time leaving even more equity for family. Even if the property value should decrease below what is owed, the family can acquire the property for 5 percent less than market value regardless of how much is owed or how low the value may be.

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Samurai Sudoku for June This samurai sudoku puzzle is a great way to engage the brain and help develop logic skills. There are 5 overlapping grids with one unique solution. Each of 4 corners are shaded. To solve this Samurai Samurai Sudoku Puzzle #19 puzzle use standard sudoku rules for every 9x9 grid: each digit from 1 to 9 can only appear once in every row, column and 3x3 box. Good Luck! Solutions are on our website www.EstrellaPublishing.com This samurai sudoku puzzle is a great way to engage the brain and help develop logic skills. There are 5 overlapping grids with one unique solution. Each of 4 corners are shaded. To solve this Samurai puzzle use standard sudoku rules for every 9x9 grid: each digit from 1 to 9 can only appear once in every row, column and 3x3 box.

1 5

9 1

8 9

6 3

6 5

5 6

9 2 9

5 8

7 1

3 5

1 7

9 6

8 4

6 8

9 3

6 1

6 7

3 5

2 3

Samurai sudoku grid, symmetric, beginner No 19 Created: https://www.sudoku-puzzles-online.com

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