Chandler, AZ March 2023

The Home Issue

F O O D + B E V E R AG E

IN TH E KITCH EN WITH CH EF RO BBIE H ELD H O M E S E RV I C E S

RE AL ESTATE PREDI CTIO NS HOME + DESIGN

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SUBMISSION DEADLINE OF 3/31/2023

THE AMAZING MEN OF CHANDLER Now taking nominations for men who live and/or work in Chandler having a positive impact on our community.

Think... entrepreneur, animal advocate, community leader, first responder, artist, educator, charity contributor, philanthropist, mom, etc. Men will be featured in our June 2023 issue.

Please send name, phone, email and brief description to chandler@citylifestyle.com Nominations accepted through 3/31/2023.

March 2023 PUBLISHER

Joyce Selk | joyce.selk@citylifestyle.com

LIFESTYLE LETTER

Home Sweet Home To me, home is family. It’s comfort. It’s where I can relax, think, and rest. It’s the space that I created for myself and family, so it is an expression of both who I am and my love.

What does your home mean to you?

If you’re looking for some home inspiration, check out our stories throughout the issue, from inspiring designs to real estate predictions to information about interest rates. We also showcase The Taqueria Factory, and head into the kitchen with Chef Robbie Held.

As you flip through the pages of this issue, we hope you’ll feel encouraged and connected to the people around you—in your city, neighborhood, and, most of all, your home.

Thank you for letting us be part of it.

Yours,

EDITOR

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Lifestyle Letter

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City Scene

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Business Monthly

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Chef ’s Selection FO O D + B EV ER AG E

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Home Update HO ME + DES I GN

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Healthy Lifestyle HEA LT H + WE L L N E SS

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Financial Buzz FI NA NC E + LEGA L SE RV IC E S

Chef Robbie Held Offers In-Home Dinner Party Preparation and Catering Services

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A Peek at a Recent Fairway Chandler Project

30 Taqueria Factory

Serving Authentic and Delicious Mexican Food

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Photography: Life Created Lauren Lerner, principal designer and founder of Living With Lolo, walks us through a recent Chandler project, which includes this room.

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1: A performance at the 28th Annual Chandler Multicultural Festival. 2: Mayor Kevin Hartke and CUSD student Kanix Gallo at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards. 3: Award winners Kanix Gallo, Glen LaVon Woods, Shirley White, and John Prothro at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards. 4: Susie Wong, Valomark Love, and Claudia Kaerchner volunteered at 33rd Annual Chinese Culture and Cuisine Festival. 5: A performance at the 28th Annual Chandler Multicultural Festival. 6: Vendors such as My Errand Ally were at the Aging Made Easier conference. 7: Lin Sue Flood emceed the Aging Made Easier conference, which was put on by Neighbors Who Care.

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8: On the red carpet at the Chandler International Film Festival. 9: Actor Rob Schneider and CIFF President and Festival Director Mitesh Patel at the Chandler International Film Festival. 10: On the red carpet at the Chandler International Film Festival. 11: Winning awards at the Chandler International Film Festival. 12: Volunteers at the Chandler International Film Festival. 13: On the red carpet at the Chandler International Film Festival. 14: Fun at the Chandler International Film Festival.

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15: The Chandler Chamber held a Meet the Elected Officials event. 16: Attendees at the Women In Leadership event by the Chandler Chamber.

17: Guests at the Chandler Chamber’s Wake Up Chandler event.

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Barro's Pizza Opens New Location Family-owned Barro's Pizza, whose family recipe goes back to when Grandma Angelina Barro was making pizza

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Nominations Being Accepted for Chandler Chamber Community Awards The Chandler Chamber Community Awards recognizes the outstanding businesses, first responders, and educators Chandler has to offer. There are numerous categories, from Micro, Small, Medium & Large Business of the Year to CUSD Educator of the Year. Nominate your colleagues (or yourself) to be recognized for their incredible contributions to the Chandler community. Nominations are due to Angie@ chandlerchamber.com by April 7. The awards ceremony will be June 1 at Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass. ChandlerChamber.com

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ARIZONA’S PREMIER MULTISPECIALTY MEDICAL CENTER Neomi Beach Named Arizona Gatorade Girls Volleyball Player of the Year Hamilton High School student Neomi Beach was recently named Arizona Gatorade Girls Volleyball Player of the Year. During her last season, the 6-foot senior outside hitter amassed 673 kills and 352 digs, leading the Huskies (34-8) to the Conference 6A state championship match. The Conference 6A Player of the Year, Beach is ranked as the nation’s No. 74 recruit in the Class of 2023

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Councilmember Mark Stewart Appointed to Serve on Federal Advocacy Committee Chandler City Councilmember Mark Stewart was appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2023 Information Technology and Communications federal advocacy committee. He was elected to a

one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on broadband infrastructure, digital equity, cybersecurity, and related topics. NLC is the largest and most representative organization for cities, their elected leaders, and municipal staff, and advocates for city priorities in Washington by building strong federal-local partnerships.

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IT ’S ALLER GY SE A SON! As spring approaches and flowers begin to bloom, you may notice that your pet just like yourself is experiencing seasonal allergies. Clementine is one of our patients who experience chronic allergies all year long and during this season she needs some additional help to keep her feeling good.

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THE PERFECT RECIPE FOR SUCCESS Chef Robbie Held Offers In-Home Dinner Party Preparation and Catering Services

To say that Chef Robbie Held has been passionate about cooking for virtually his entire life is definitely an understatement.

The Chandler resident and personal chef was just 5 years old when he, his mom, and his grandma—whom he fondly called Bummie—prepared authentic Italian meatballs in the family kitchen.

“While other kids were drawn to playing cards and comics, I was always drawn to cookbooks,” he says. “I would cook romantic date nights for friends all throughout my teens and young adulthood. I’d bring a candelabra, napkins, and napkin rings just to be fancy.”

Over the years, Held realized that while he definitely adores anything and everything associated with cooking, he prefers to do it his way, with no one else telling him what to prepare or how to prepare it.

This self-realization inspired him to launch his own personal chef business in late 2019.

Called Health Held in Hand, the Chandler-based business allows Held to pursue his main passion every day, but in a manner he is comfortable with.

“I’ve always loved cooking, but in my way, on my terms. So, this actually was an amazing fit for me,” he says. “I’ve worked in different restaurants in the past but always in service or bartending. I never wanted to cook someone else’s recipes and have no creative influence.”

Health Held in Hand offers numerous personal chef-related services that allow clients to enjoy Held’s delicious dishes in their homes or at another venue.

“Wherever you are, I and my team come to you and provide all of the shopping, prepping, cooking, service, cleaning, and we [then] leave. We also go shopping the same day of your event so you can receive the freshest handpicked products available,” Held says, adding that in addition to providing services for any dinner party occasion, he and his team also offer catering services. “I’m also looking to expand to the farmers’ markets to provide the public with some personal recipes that will consume you with flavor.”

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to travel anywhere throughout the Valley, state, and even out-of-state to prepare delicious and memorable meals for his clients.

Embracing his Italian background, Held says he is always happy to prepare Italian dishes for his clients.

“But to be honest, I love preparing Steak Oscar for guests. So many people out there have no idea what it is. I enjoy watching them taste something they’ve never had before, and the pure enjoyment on their faces never gets old.”

In addition to his work as a personal chef, Held recently announced his partnership with Luxury Retreat Concierge and Destination AZ. He is now their primary chef for guests staying at their 200 local vacation homes across the Valley, including multiple properties in Chandler.

“They’re just absolutely beautiful properties.

I’m happy to be associated with them,” he says.

As for his decision to pursue a career as a personal chef?

Held calls the fusion of his outgoing and fun temperament and knowledge of cuisine “the perfect recipe for success.”

“Honestly, I get to actually be me. I have a comedic personality and it comes out, especially when I am in my element in the kitchen and when I am serving guests,” he says. “Being able to bring my personality into every aspect of the experience not only allows me and the guests to enjoy every moment, or crack a smile or two, but also creates a totally unique experience that my guests cannot get anywhere else—and I think that’s a major reason my business continues to grow.”

Held is also very proud of the amount of repeat business and customer referrals he receives on a regular basis.

“Not a single day goes by without new referrals.

I’ve gotten to the point of having multiple sources of referrals,” he says.

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CHANDLER LOCATION: 4995 S ALMA SCHOOL RD UNIT E3 CHANDLER, AZ 85248 (480) 573-9444

Impactful Design LAUREN LERNER, PRINCIPAL DESIGNER AND FOUNDER OF LIVING WITH LOLO, WALKS US THROUGH A RECENT CHANDLER PROJECT

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY LIFE CREATED Looking for the perfect space? Lauren Lerner shares how she made this house a perfect home. From focal points to materials used, it now reflects the homeowners’ needs and wants. Welcome home.

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The dining space is anchored with a gorgeous abstract wallpaper and chandelier as the focal points, while the rest of the furniture is simple to allow their uniqueness to shine. | IMAGE 2

The living room includes a custom and comfy down-filled sofa and a unique coffee table, which serves as the perfect welcoming spot for guests to sit and enjoy a cocktail. | IMAGE 3

The waterfall edge quartz countertops and custom rift-cut oak cabinetry integrate a balance of differing materials, while the pendants add a modern flare to this stunning kitchen space. | IMAGE 4

The breakfast nook complements the kitchen beautifully with custom roman shades to frame the space, warm and cleanable leather dining chairs, and a built-in coffee bar to incorporate all our client’s wishes into their culinary vision.

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A separate kids’ space features a roomy leather sofa, media console, and shelving to store lots of toys and games.

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In the primary bedroom, we satisfied both his and her needs by equally balancing both feminine and masculine components within the space. | IMAGE 7

Our goal in the family room was to create a space that balanced beautiful, comfortable, and practical by incorporating a custom sofa made with kid-friendly fabric and integrating the couch’s bold color into the custom drapery. | IMAGE 8

This pool house bathroom was created with fun and functionality in mind; a teal cement tile anchors the space, while the ceiling wallpaper and yellow sink add extra fun pops of color.

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TAQUERIA FACTORY Flavorful pastor pork made from an ancient Mexican recipe that includes 13 ingredients. Marinated birria beef stew that is as tender as it is delicious. Handcrafted specialty alcoholic beverages crafted from fresh fruits.

These are just a few of the many menu items that are available at Taqueria Factory.

Co-owners Gamaliel and Maria E. Garfio opened Taqueria Factory in June 2022.

The husband and wife run the restaurant with the help of their son, Fernando, and their Aunt Rosa Garfio, who specializes in making the authentic birria.

As Gamaliel notes, the four family members collaborated to create the authentic, made-from-scratch menu they serve to their customers.

“All of our dishes are inspired by generations of our family of foodies’ recipes,” Gamaliel says, adding that he and Maria decided to open Taqueria Factory because they wanted to bring authentic Mexican food to Chandler.

“My wife was born in Jalisco, Mexico, and brought with her the amazing cooking techniques that she applies to several of our dishes, as she’s an excellent cook. I was born in Sinaloa, Mexico, which is a state known for its delicious and vast gastronomy techniques,” Gamaliel says.

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also offers carne asada, seasoned grilled chicken, and shrimp with vegetables.

These meats can be served in tacos, quesadillas, burritos, nachos supreme, birria ramen, and catering taco packages.

To wash down the delicious food, Gamaliel says his son Fernando’s curated alcoholic drinks are already popular with customers.

“In our family, he is known as ‘The Michelada Man’ due to his tasty combination of ingredients that made his Micheladas the party favorites,” Gamaliel says, adding that customers can choose from the Classic 16-ounce Michelada and the Tóxica 20-ounce Michelada, garnished with fresh fruit.

“Also, it will be difficult to find a better margarita, as ours are made in collaboration with our sister restaurant, Frutilandia, using homemade real fruit syrups.”

Gamaliel and Garfio opened Frutilandia 17 years ago, and now have 10 locations across Arizona, along with franchise opportunities. Frutilandia specializes in handcrafted frozen drinks made from homemade syrups, along with Thrifty ice cream and other sweet-tasting treats.

“We felt a concept with more savory dishes would complement Frutilandia favorably,” Gamaliel says.

Gamaliel says he and his family feel “truly blessed” by the positive response to Taqueria Factory.

“We knew that by offering authentic, made-fromscratch, high-quality Mexican dishes, people would respond well to this type of concept, and we weren’t wrong in that assumption,” Gamaliel says, adding that they already need to add 50 more seats to their 75-seat dining room.

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“Every day we meet new people who are excited to visit us, and most were referred by their friends and family who felt they had to try this much-anticipated Mexican food taco shop.”

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Knowledge Can Save Your Life COLON CANCER AWARENESS MONTH ARTICLE BY RUCHI G. KALRA

December 9th, 2020, I received a phone call from my husband, Vivek, and heard the words, “Ruchi, they are saying I have cancer.” Wait, what?

I even asked him if he was joking, as I had only dropped him off at the hospital like three hours before with abdominal pain.

But he wasn’t laughing, and what followed was a lot of reading, understanding, and comprehending of what was to come next based on his diagnosis of Stage 3C colon cancer, which had spread to the lymph nodes.

He had colon resection surgery the very next day, followed by six months of chemo and scans/tests.

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Even though cancer is behind us, raising awareness is not. March is Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month and an opportune time to learn a little more about a disease that usually has no symptoms. It is no longer a disease of people over 50, and Vivek is proof as he was 48 at diagnosis, and one of the healthiest and fittest people, even following a mostly vegetarian diet.

CRC is the third most common cancer diagnosed worldwide, and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. It is projected to be number one by 2027 for ages 20-49. You may have also heard of celebrities like Chadwick Boseman, who died at 43, or Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini, who was diagnosed at age 28.

Colon cancer affects 1 in 20 people and impacts women and men equally.

According to Anjee Davis, Fight Colorectal Cancer president, “By 2030, the incidence of early-age onset CRC—diagnoses under age 50— is predicted to increase by more than 140%, meaning more than 27,000 people under the age of 50 will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. We must act now.”

Experts are still trying to figure out the reason why more adults in their 20s and 30s are being diagnosed.

Having said all that, colon cancer is also one of the most detectable, preventable, and curable cancers—provided that people are diligent about screenings.

According to the University of California San Francisco, “About 90% of colorectal cancer and deaths are thought to be preventable.

The American Cancer Society recommends that adults 45 and up (reduced from 50 in 2021) get regular colon cancer screenings.

Some common symptoms can be changes in bowel movements, increased diarrhea, rectal bleeding, dark stools, unexpected weight loss, cramping, and excess fatigue.

Believe us—we know it's awkward to talk about your colon, and we hear people tell us all the time that “colonoscopies are no fun … they scare me … I don’t like the prep … yes, one day I will … I have no symptoms … I have no family history.”

But as Vivek says, colonoscopies are way easier than chemo.

While Vivek was lucky to experience symptoms (for only a week), colon cancer is typically invisible and leads to potentially fatal delayed detections. Prevention is always better than cure, and we know of over 150 people who scheduled their colonoscopies or appointments with their doctors after hearing our story.

“About 90% of colorectal cancer and deaths are thought to be preventable.”

If you have any questions, concerns, symptoms, have a family history, or are 45 or older, schedule some time with your doctor for yourself or your loved one, and take action. Our voices have power and can save lives, and by sharing our story we are hoping to do just that.

We know this is a journey, and continue to take it one day at a time and welcome all your love and blessings. Thank you for reading, and please do join us for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance walk in November and help raise awareness.

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Real Estate in Chandler PREDICTIONS FOR 2023 Whether you are new to the area or grew up here, chances are your top three conversations include something about the weather and how its unseasonably cold or already too hot, a debate over what is going in on that busy corner down the street and crossing your fingers that it is a good local restaurant or new place to take the kiddos, and of course, how the market is doing because everyone is just as impacted by the real estate market as they are often confused by it. So, let’s work backwards …

Seasonality would dictate that our real estate market would peak in May and June, with the highest number of transactions occurring between March and June, but having gotten a bit of a slow start this year, we could see pent-up demand adding to the movement in the traditionally sleepy third quarter. Unlike the seller's market of the last couple of years, where the gap between supply and demand felt as deep and wide as the Grand Canyon, the more modest fissure between the two will promote healthy negotiations for any transactions without multiple offers, as is indicative of a more normal seller's market.

The expectation that prices will fall again this year is unfounded based on our current supply levels, and those with ample equity in their home will likely look to upgrade in 2023. Increasing prices, low inventory, healthy negotiations, improved access for traditional buyers, and continued growth in the job market will likely bring more development of single and

multi-family housing projects and discourse on apartments, affordable housing, and the biggest elephant in the room— water. But how did we get here?

Chandler has been in a seller’s market since 2011, which means that, for more than a decade, there have been fewer homes available than those who have wanted to buy them. Meanwhile, the population in Chandler has increased by nearly 20% in that time frame, with many moving to the area for its proximity to major employers, others for the more than 60 parks and outdoor recreation areas within our city limits, and still others for the affordable housing despite the increase in prices in recent years.

Chandler is ranked #7 on SmartAsset’s list of the “best cities to buy an affordable family home”—which takes into consideration homeownership rates, housing options, affordability, and livability based on crime rates and graduation rates— meaning that while our average sales price has nearly tripled in the last decade, our city remains highly accessible from a pricing perspective when compared to its peers nationally. In fact, of that increase in home values over the last decade, nearly half of the appreciation came in the last three years, when travel and relocation were wrought with challenges due to the global pandemic.

In reality, it’s hard to talk about where the real estate market is headed without acknowledging the havoc that the global

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pandemic has wreaked on it locally. Much of the impact has been on consumer sentiment and the whiplash that many feel from an unusually tumultuous market over the last 36 months.

The real estate market in Arizona, and Chandler in particular, is typically unremarkable, with steady and predictable appreciation, with the exception of the global financial crisis of the early 2000s, which of course impacted the country as a whole.

As more of main street became operated by wall street, and as investors flocked to our affordable city while the government attempted to avoid another financial crisis by artificially reducing interest rates through the buying of mortgage-backed securities, we saw rapid fluctuation in the key indicators of a healthy market, including supply AND demand, which resulted in bottoming out our inventory at just 129 available homes in Chandler for a population of more than 275,000 people in February of 2021.

While new construction has often helped to infuse new inventory into the Chandler market—with recent developments including Asher Pointe by Lennar, Echelon at Ocotillo and Pinelake Place by Lennar, Mariposa by the New Home Company, Canopy by Tri Pointe Homes, and Windemere Ranch by Maracay Homes, among others—the global pandemic brought challenges to the supply chain, shed light on the underbuilding we had been doing in relation to our population growth, and at one point, several of these builders had waitlists of hundreds of consumers ready, willing, and able to buy but with nothing to sell them.

The compounding effect of historically low interest rates and anemic inventory levels was so incredibly evident in the pace of the market that one could only describe the rapid downshift out of that market last year as jarring.

With interest rates on the rise and at one point 65% of the available inventory to purchase having been bought and sold in the last two years alone, the locomotive that was our real estate market came to a screeching halt as demand froze and a flood of new listings relative to the deficient levels we had experienced for the previous two years came to the market.

Almost overnight, we swapped appraisal waivers and shortened inspection periods for contingencies and sellers' concessions in an effort to grease the wheels of an apparently

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“In fact, of that increase in home values over the last decade, nearly half of the appreciation came in the last three years, when travel and relocation were wrought with challenges due to the global pandemic.”

halted real estate market. The summer months were spent navigating the emotions of those selling their homes, getting the wind knocked out of their sales as offers dried up, and expecting the stalemate that would come for those buying homes by fall when interest rates would peak at just over 7%.

Seasonality set in and brought cooler weather, holiday activities, and increased inflation concerns, leaving the market feeling like a deflated balloon despite never having actually popped like it did in 2008. While there are many differences between the market crash 14 years ago and our return to balance in 2022, the primary factor in our ability to maintain pricing and so quickly shift back into a seller's market as we have over the last couple of months has been again, our deficient inventory.

To put it in perspective, we currently have nearly 60% less inventory than we had after the market crashed in 2008 for a population that has grown more than 20% in the same time period. While the last couple of years have been challenging—albeit profitable—for those looking to participate in the Chandler real estate

market due to an influx of cash buyers and real estate investors banking on enormous returns on their investments, the traditional buyers are back in the driver's seat for 2023.

The Chandler real estate market is nothing short of remarkable these days, with an annual average sales price of more than $630,000 (which equates to an average dollar per square foot of about $288 per square foot). With nearly $2 billion dollars of residential real estate exchanged in our city alone and awards under our belt for everything from being the best place to find a job to being one of the most recession-proof cities, expect continued headlines about our thriving market in 2023 and beyond.

Mindy Jones is an associate broker and owner of the Amy Jones Group brokered by eXp Realty, and the founder of the nonprofit Community on Purpose serving youth and families in the Southeast Valley.

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MARCH 2023

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A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

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Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque Festival

DR. A.J. CHANDLER PARK WEST This event, hosted by Pedal Haus Brewery and SanTan Brewing Company, features a lineup of worldclass barbeque, including Pork on a Fork, West Alley BBQ, Honey Bear’s BBQ, Joe’s Real BBQ, and more. The music stage provides uninterrupted live performances from seven different bands. Beer and food from both SanTan and Pedal Haus breweries, plus bourbon and canned craft cocktails, will be available. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership. PedalHausBrewery. com; SanTanBrewing.com MAR CH 3 R D-5TH

58th Annual Phoenix Scottish Games

G I L B E RT R E G I O NA L PA R K You don’t need to be Scottish to enjoy the games, which feature full highland pageantry with pipes and drums, Highland dancers, athletics, Celtic bands, and Gathering of the Clans. There will also be live entertainment, interactive displays, the twilight tattoo, merchants, food, and athletic events, such as log-throwing. The event hosts championships for Highland Dance and Pipe Band.

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Los Lobos With Special Guest Gaby Moreno

C H A NDL E R C E NT E R F O R T HE A RTS | 7 :30 P M For nearly five decades, Los Lobos has released album after album filled with music that reflects America’s melting pot of cultures. With blends of son jarocho, norteño,

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Tejano, folk, country, doo-wop, soul, R&B, rock ’n’ roll, and punk, they created a distinct sound that has earned them four GRAMMY® Awards, including 2022 Best Americana Album. The group is joined

by GRAMMY® Award-winner Gaby Moreno. ChandlerCenter.org M A RC H 1 6T H - 1 9 T H

33rd Annual Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival

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TU M BLE WE ED PAR K This three-day festival features national and local live music acts, great food, awesome rides, diverse attractions—and of course—ostriches! The event annually attracts more than 90,000 attendees looking for fun family entertainment.

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Along the Colorado

V ISIO N GALLERY | 6:00 PM In 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced the first official shortage declaration for the Colorado River. For the seven U.S. states along the river, this means new restrictions and a changed relationship not only to the river, but also to each other. The exhibition Along the Colorado highlights artwork that explores issues around water through the lens of artists who reside in these states. VisionGallery.org

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TU M BLE WE ED PAR K | 12:00 PM Platinum-selling country stars Chris Janson, Craig Morgan, Hailey Whitters, and Connor Smith take the stage at this event, Arizona's largest annual barbeque event. There will be more than 30 BBQ pit masters, family-friendly shows and activities, multiple themed bars, line dancing, a massive March Madness sports bar, a lumberjack show, a kids' zone, and a VIP area. Forty8Live.com

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5 Hot Trends

in Kitchen Design A peek at what’s ahead: bold cabinet colors, statement hardware and swaths of stone.

ARTICLE BY HALEY WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY J.A. STENGER PHOTOGRAPHY

When designing your dream kitchen, it’s important to balance timeless features with elements that reflect your personality and design aesthetic. You may not plan to remodel your kitchen each year (does anyone do that?), but that doesn’t mean there aren’t creative ways to keep your space feeling modern and fresh.

We spoke with interior designer Brooke Cover about the trends in kitchen design she’s seeing this year, touching on everything from cabinet colors and lighting to tile and countertop combos she’s loving.

TA K I N G T H E C O U N T E R M AT E R I A L U P THE BACKSPLASH Although the iconic subway tile backsplash is timeless in its own right, Brooke says she is seeing a big shift toward marble slab backsplashes — which add drama and depth to the kitchen. Not only is it easier to clean than tile, but a marble backsplash and countertop also sets the tone for the entire space and makes a big statement.

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WA R M I N G U P THE WHITE We doubt the classic white kitchen will ever completely go out of style, but trends show people are going away from the white kitchen and gray cabinets. They’re opting for white mixed with warmer wood tones, dark greens and blues. Some homeowners are mixing vintage in with the new and modern through butcher block islands or other unique cabinetry choices. Black is making a bold comeback in some kitchens, while others usher in warmth through painted islands or other darker contrast tiles in the bar area. You don’t have to leave behind the timelessness when you warm up your space if you opt for equally timeless black and wood-stained accents. If you want a quick refresh, consider adding pops of wood through cutting boards or other decor accents on countertops or open shelves.

HIDDEN STORAGE, VISIBLE APPLIANCES Gone are the days of it being a given to hide the fridge behind custom cabinets. Many brands of appliances are so beautiful and sleek these days, homeowners want to see them rather than hide them behind a cabinet facade. Small appliances, however, are another story. Custom cabinets and “appliance garages” aren’t going away anytime soon. Form and function make them a desirable addition to any kitchen.

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BOLD H A R D WA R E Mixed metals and sizes are having a moment in kitchens across America.

Brooke says not to shy away from a variety of sizes of pulls and handles, depending on the drawer and door size. For instance, you may see a mixture of longer pulls on larger drawers and square knobs on smaller glassware cabinets - and that’s more than just ok - that’s recommended. As the heart of the home, kitchens shouldn’t feel sterile and hyper-coordinated - they should feel inviting and tailored to the space. Since no two kitchens will be exactly alike, feel free to boldly mix the hardware sizes and styles to the needs of your kitchen.

C O N T R A S T, C O N T R A S T, CONTRAST!

Brooke’s Pro Tip: I suggest viewing countertop slabs in person vs. a small sample piece because each slab has unique movement and colors. They are all so beautiful and works of art. Taking a trip to the warehouse will really help a client to understand the different types available and see the difference in the look of the material.

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From painted and stained islands to dark lower cabinetry with bright white uppers and mixed lighting fixtures, contrast is the name of the game this year. You’ll see this juxtaposition between clean white and darker colors or even this year’s favorite - greens and blues - all over newly designed kitchens. You’re not breaking any rules by coordinating sculptural pendants over the kitchen island with more vintage-inspired gooseneck sconces over the standalone bar or a chandelier over the eat-in kitchen.

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THE RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST RATES the lowest market rate on that day, if there was an option to go lower it will be offered). Year 2 payments (months 13-24) will be at a rate of 5.25%. The monthly savings for the buyer is $227 a month the first year and $178 the second year. On the 25th monthly payment, the rate goes to the initial rate of 6.25%. The cost to the seller is $4,855, which they will pay to the investor.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN BUYING OR REFINANCING A HOME

It seems like every time you listen to the news, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates again.

Ouch! But don’t despair. We checked in with Owner/Broker Caroline Strok at Ocotillo Home Lending (OcotilloHomeLending.com), to get the scoop on all you need to know about rates to fulfill your homeowner dreams.

ARE THERE ANY WAYS BUYERS CAN AVOID OR LOWER A POTENTIAL INTEREST RATE IF THEY WANT TO BUY A HOME? Actually, there is. For some buyers, a Buy Down Program might be right. This program gives the seller an attractive incentive to offer buyers to purchase their home. It gives the buyers the ability to secure a loan between 1%-2% lower interest rate than the market interest rate at the cost of the seller.

CAN YOU EXPLAIN HOW THIS WORKS? Of course. Let’s say you have a 2-Year Buy Down Mortgage Loan on a purchase price of $300K. The market rate is 6.25% for the buyers at closing.

With the Buy Down Program, this makes the firstyear rate (months 1-12) 4.99%. (*Due to this being

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IS THERE ANYTHING PEOPLE SHOULD KEEP IN MIND ABOUT RATES? Look to the 10-year Treasury Note. There are many factors that can impact the growth or decline of interest rates, including government policies, economic realities, etc. Knowing how the 10-year Treasury yields affect the rise or fall of mortgage rates can prove useful. As the yield curves change on 10-Year Treasury bonds and notes they influence mortgage rates.

Let’s review historically what the 10-year Treasury Note has done since it opened in 1962. The yearly average note in 1982 was 14.19%.

In 1991, it was 7.86%. Today, we are at an approximate 52-week average of 4.325%.

SINCE RATES ARE HIGH, SHOULD ONE CONSIDERATION BE JUST WAITING TO PURCHASE A HOME? One important thing to keep in mind is that you marry your house, not your payment. Trying to purchase at the “right time” is not possible if you focus on the rate. When you are looking for a home, you are searching for somewhere to rest your head at night and possibly raise a family.

It is important to find a home you love and are comfortable with the payment now.

Historically, every 16-24 months the 10-year Treasury Note will drop low enough to allow you to refi and lower your monthly mortgage payment.

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