Live Beautifully | December 2020

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When it comes to the North Scottsdale lifestyle and area real estate, The Luckys are proud to be the eminent source for their clients.

DECEMBER

With 100s of millions of dollars in sales under their belts, The Luckys are honored to be reputed as the most proficient

Lisa | Matt | Laura

and skilled in the industry.

2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018

602.320.8415 | Lucky@RussLyon.com View more luxury listings at LisaLucky.com

offered at

offered at

$1,695,000 ________

$699,000 ________

MLS 6116238

MLS 6131893

COMMUNITY CONNECTION ________________

Holiday Adopt-A-Family Opportunities REAL ESTATE CORNER ________________

Should You List Your Home During the Holidays?

Glenn Moor at Troon Village

Landmark Condominium

10801 E Happy Valley Road 84 | Scottsdale, AZ 85255 4 Bed | 4 Bath | 4,305 SQ FT | 3-Car Garage

15802 N 71st Street #452 | Scottsdale, AZ 85254 2 Bed + Den | 2.5 Bath | 2,055 SQ FT | 2 Covered Spaces

offered at

YOUR HOME ________________

The Scents of the Season AROUND TOWN ________________

Scottsdale Events to Enjoy in December

DECEMBER 2020 offered at

$1,495,000 ________

$1,295,000 ________

MLS 6147548

MLS 6134106

NEW & NOTEWORTHY ________________

People, Places & Things to Know About FEATURED PROPERTIES ________________

Discover the Home of Your Dreams in North Scottsdale

LaScala at Estancia

Desert Highlands

27914 N 100th Place | Scottsdale, AZ 85262 5 Bed + Den | 4 Bath | 4,279 SQ FT | 2-Car Garage

10040 E Happy Valley Road #485 | Scottsdale AZ 85255 3 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 3,914 SQ FT | 3-Car Garage

FOR YOUR “SPOIL-ME” GUESTS: Let the Scottsdale

In This Issue YOUR OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS As you well know, the holiday month of December brings many visitors to the Valley. And who can blame them?

Why slog through piles of snow when they can enjoy sunny days poolside and crisp evenings by the fire pit? If you’re expecting friends or family to visit you during the holidays, turn your “host-with-the-most” reputation up a notch with some of our ideas for showing your guests a great time in beautiful Scottsdale!

sunrise take their breath away with a hot air balloon ride over the desert, followed by a half-day Sun Suite Escape package at the Spa at the Boulders. Spirit them away in an exotic dream car from Lusso Dream Cars in Scottsdale for a three-hour driving adventure, before settling into your exclusive and private dining experience at the Four Seasons’ Talavera.

We hope you enjoy your holiday season, and that it’s filled with joy, laughter, and the pleasure of loved ones in your company. Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

FOR A WESTERN EXPERIENCE: Do your guests dream

of dusty trails and cowboy hats? Show them an Old West experience they’ll never forget. Start with a guided horseback ride through scenic desert trails at McDonald’s Ranch, followed by a captivating visit to the Scottsdale Museum of the West. Lastly, don your boots and spurs and head over to Harold’s Corral in Cave Creek for lively dinner and dancing!

FOR YOUR FITNESS-MINDED GUESTS: Get their day

started with a blood-pumping hike of Pinnacle Peak. Next, refuel and reenergize with a healthy lunch at Flower Child.

Saddle up for a rockin’ afternoon spin class at CYCLEBAR and then wind down the day with a delicious organic dinner at TrueFood at the Scottsdale Quarter.

CORPORATE OFFICE:

CONTACT:

The Luckys North Scottsdale 7669 East Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite 110 Scottsdale, AZ 85255

602.320.8415 Lucky@RussLyon.com LisaLucky.com

—The Luckys

Should You List Your Home During the Holidays?

Many people will take their home off of the market during this time, which leaves a fantastic opportunity to really stand out from your competition. With fewer homes available for sale, your home will receive more attention. With a reduced number of listings and condensed inventories, you’ll have more buyers’ agents that want to show your home to their clients. Additionally, many people that list their home during the holidays find that they receive better attention not only from agents, but lenders, appraisers, title companies, and home inspectors. Those professionals aren’t as busy this time of year either.

In addition to having fewer homes for sale, there are also fewer buyers.

But don’t let that overly concern you. Buyers who are shopping for a home during the holidays tend to be more motivated. These buyers are serious, and you’re less likely to be contacted by those that are “only looking.” Plus, with many families having vacation days and time off work, it’s a great opportunity for typically busy people to find time for house hunting.

We have another advantage here in our market. Many of our neighbors, as well as homeowners from across the city, entertain out-of-town houseguests for the holidays. What a great opportunity to present your home to people that may very likely decide (or have already decided) to move here!

Lastly, isn’t your home always beautiful and inviting during the holidays?

You’ve cleaned and decorated and put on all the finishing touches indoors and out. Having potential buyers view your home during this warm and welcoming season allows them to better picture their own family life in the appealing environment you’ve created.

REAL E S TAT E

OF THE SEASON

This holiday season may be particularly stressful for many Valley households, as many families have been hit hard in the pocketbook by the pandemic’s economic consequences. If you’ve ever “adopted” a family in years past, you know the joy your generosity brings not only to the household you’re helping, but also for you. It’s a pleasure to make another family’s holidays bright, and giving to our less fortunate neighbors is one of the easiest ways to add some genuine love and joy into your season too.

They’ve been able to provide gifts and groceries to over 250 families each year! You’ll purchase gifts from the family’s wish lists, add a $50 grocery gift card, wrap and label the gifts, and deliver your packages to be distributed to the families. SaveTheFamily.org

HonorHealth Desert Mission Sign up as an individual, a family, a local business, or community group to buy gifts or make a financial contribution. DesertMission.com

Foothills Food Bank This year, instead of wrapped gifts, they’re asking you to provide a $50 Walmart or VISA gift card along with new family games. These will be distributed through a drive-up party this year due to COVID precautions.

FoothillsFoodBank.org

Don’t hesitate to list during the holidays – it just might work to your advantage! Contact us at 602.320.8415 or lucky@ russlyon.com.

No matter what holiday you celebrate or how much

Pomades

effort you put into this time of the year, pretty much

You may remember making these little crafts in

everyone enjoys the traditional holiday scents and

elementary school. They are a traditional holiday

aromas filling your home with good cheer. We

decoration hailing from Victorian times that also

thought we’d share a few very simple ways to infuse

serve as a wonderful-smelling addition to your home.

your home or office with the smells of the season.

Simply stud whole, fresh oranges with whole cloves.

May your holidays be filled with love, laughter, and

Spray with cinnamon-scented essential oil, allow

contentment!

them to cure, and they’ll last for years to come!

Stove-Top Simmer Pots

Scented Pinecones

Make your own blend of potpourri and set it to a low

Yes, these are available in almost any store this time

simmer on the stove. Whether your base is water or

of the year, but there’s a big difference between the

apple cider, you can choose your blend of ingredients.

chemically treated, artificial scent versus what you

As the hours go on, be sure to check the liquid level

can create with homemade. Simply wash and dry the

frequently and add more as it evaporates. Try these

pinecones and spray liberally with essential oils such

recipes or design your own!

as cinnamon, apple, orange, or nutmeg. Seal tightly in

• Apple slices, orange peels, cloves, and cinnamon

a plastic bag for 24 hours then allow them to airdry.

sticks

Voila!

• Thick fresh citrus slices, sprigs of rosemary, and fresh balsam

corner

• Pine cuttings, cinnamon sticks, and peppermint sticks • Rosemary, thyme, and sage

DECEMBER 1st – 31st | DunnTransportation.com

DECEMBER 10th | Hyatt.com

DECEMBER 19th | ButterflyWonderland.com

Holiday Light Tour

Waking Up with the Butterflies

Grab your favorite friends and loved ones and board Ollie

Winemaker Dinner with Domaine Carneros

the Trolley for a two- or three-hour holiday light tour.

Make a toast to yourself and your loved ones for surviving this

Wonderland presents: Waking up with the Butterflies. Grab your camera, if you’d

Ever wondered how to find the best light displays in the Valley? Wonder no more as your trolley guide does all the driving while you sing holiday songs and sip on your mug of hot cocoa. Expect a festive and lighthearted evening and prepare to bring a little extra cheer into your holiday season.

seemingly upside-down year. The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale presents a monthly dinner series and this month the epicurean experience is paired with Taittinger/Domaine Carneros sparkling wines. Start the evening with appetizers and a wine reception, followed by the gourmet four-course dinner. Cheers to you!

& NOTEWORTHY

CHARGE AHEAD

There are several opportunities to help our Valley neighbors. Generally, you’ll be responsible for providing a holiday meal and gifts for the children and household members. There are even adopt-a-senior programs to bring some joy to seniors that may not have family or friends to share the holiday with. Here are a few organizations to get you started. Don’t delay in signing up though, they need time to assign a family to you and the items you’ll purchase are typically due to the organization by mid-month.

Save the Family

new

Looking for a serene and peaceful experience this time of the year? Butterfly like, and capture the moments when the butterflies awaken in the quiet morning setting. Or just surround yourself with the timeless beauty of these magical winged creatures as they begin their day. Space is limited for social distancing.

Masks required. Ages 18 and up. Pre-registration is required.

If your vehicle runs on electric juice, you’ll soon have two more options for charging up across Scottsdale. The City of Scottsdale and the Arizona Public Service (APS) utility are going to install two additional electric car charging stations at city facilities in Old Town Scottsdale’s One Civic Plaza and the city’s north operations campus at 9191 E. San Salvador Drive.

INTERACTIVE ART Now through December 31st, Canal Convergence at the Scottsdale Waterfront will display Information Flow, an interactive light sculpture representing the hidden digital network of communication that surrounds us.

The installation stretches 200 feet across the Arizona Canal and has six interactive pressure pads along the canal banks.

When a pad activates, it sends a pulse of light which travels on to the artwork’s central information tower, where it is processed and redistributed through a light-sequence performance.

CanalConvergence.com

December

Well, it’s not such a crazy idea after all. Consider this: Year in and year out, the real estate market begins to slow after Halloween and doesn’t start picking up again until late January. In fact, it’s not unheard of for home sales to be down 30% or so from December to January.

HOLIDAY ADOPT-A-FAMILY OPPORTUNITIES

2020

Shopping, entertaining, parties, decorating the house, charity work, and so much more. For many of us, the holidays are already overloaded with seasonal obligations. Who in their right mind would add “sell house” to their already busy list?

Should You List Your Home During the Holidays?

Many people will take their home off of the market during this time, which leaves a fantastic opportunity to really stand out from your competition. With fewer homes available for sale, your home will receive more attention. With a reduced number of listings and condensed inventories, you’ll have more buyers’ agents that want to show your home to their clients. Additionally, many people that list their home during the holidays find that they receive better attention not only from agents, but lenders, appraisers, title companies, and home inspectors. Those professionals aren’t as busy this time of year either.

In addition to having fewer homes for sale, there are also fewer buyers.

But don’t let that overly concern you. Buyers who are shopping for a home during the holidays tend to be more motivated. These buyers are serious, and you’re less likely to be contacted by those that are “only looking.” Plus, with many families having vacation days and time off work, it’s a great opportunity for typically busy people to find time for house hunting.

We have another advantage here in our market. Many of our neighbors, as well as homeowners from across the city, entertain out-of-town houseguests for the holidays. What a great opportunity to present your home to people that may very likely decide (or have already decided) to move here!

Lastly, isn’t your home always beautiful and inviting during the holidays?

You’ve cleaned and decorated and put on all the finishing touches indoors and out. Having potential buyers view your home during this warm and welcoming season allows them to better picture their own family life in the appealing environment you’ve created.

REAL E S TAT E

OF THE SEASON

This holiday season may be particularly stressful for many Valley households, as many families have been hit hard in the pocketbook by the pandemic’s economic consequences. If you’ve ever “adopted” a family in years past, you know the joy your generosity brings not only to the household you’re helping, but also for you. It’s a pleasure to make another family’s holidays bright, and giving to our less fortunate neighbors is one of the easiest ways to add some genuine love and joy into your season too.

They’ve been able to provide gifts and groceries to over 250 families each year! You’ll purchase gifts from the family’s wish lists, add a $50 grocery gift card, wrap and label the gifts, and deliver your packages to be distributed to the families. SaveTheFamily.org

HonorHealth Desert Mission Sign up as an individual, a family, a local business, or community group to buy gifts or make a financial contribution. DesertMission.com

Foothills Food Bank This year, instead of wrapped gifts, they’re asking you to provide a $50 Walmart or VISA gift card along with new family games. These will be distributed through a drive-up party this year due to COVID precautions.

FoothillsFoodBank.org

Don’t hesitate to list during the holidays – it just might work to your advantage! Contact us at 602.320.8415 or lucky@ russlyon.com.

No matter what holiday you celebrate or how much

Pomades

effort you put into this time of the year, pretty much

You may remember making these little crafts in

everyone enjoys the traditional holiday scents and

elementary school. They are a traditional holiday

aromas filling your home with good cheer. We

decoration hailing from Victorian times that also

thought we’d share a few very simple ways to infuse

serve as a wonderful-smelling addition to your home.

your home or office with the smells of the season.

Simply stud whole, fresh oranges with whole cloves.

May your holidays be filled with love, laughter, and

Spray with cinnamon-scented essential oil, allow

contentment!

them to cure, and they’ll last for years to come!

Stove-Top Simmer Pots

Scented Pinecones

Make your own blend of potpourri and set it to a low

Yes, these are available in almost any store this time

simmer on the stove. Whether your base is water or

of the year, but there’s a big difference between the

apple cider, you can choose your blend of ingredients.

chemically treated, artificial scent versus what you

As the hours go on, be sure to check the liquid level

can create with homemade. Simply wash and dry the

frequently and add more as it evaporates. Try these

pinecones and spray liberally with essential oils such

recipes or design your own!

as cinnamon, apple, orange, or nutmeg. Seal tightly in

• Apple slices, orange peels, cloves, and cinnamon

a plastic bag for 24 hours then allow them to airdry.

sticks

Voila!

• Thick fresh citrus slices, sprigs of rosemary, and fresh balsam

corner

• Pine cuttings, cinnamon sticks, and peppermint sticks • Rosemary, thyme, and sage

DECEMBER 1st – 31st | DunnTransportation.com

DECEMBER 10th | Hyatt.com

DECEMBER 19th | ButterflyWonderland.com

Holiday Light Tour

Waking Up with the Butterflies

Grab your favorite friends and loved ones and board Ollie

Winemaker Dinner with Domaine Carneros

the Trolley for a two- or three-hour holiday light tour.

Make a toast to yourself and your loved ones for surviving this

Wonderland presents: Waking up with the Butterflies. Grab your camera, if you’d

Ever wondered how to find the best light displays in the Valley? Wonder no more as your trolley guide does all the driving while you sing holiday songs and sip on your mug of hot cocoa. Expect a festive and lighthearted evening and prepare to bring a little extra cheer into your holiday season.

seemingly upside-down year. The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale presents a monthly dinner series and this month the epicurean experience is paired with Taittinger/Domaine Carneros sparkling wines. Start the evening with appetizers and a wine reception, followed by the gourmet four-course dinner. Cheers to you!

& NOTEWORTHY

CHARGE AHEAD

There are several opportunities to help our Valley neighbors. Generally, you’ll be responsible for providing a holiday meal and gifts for the children and household members. There are even adopt-a-senior programs to bring some joy to seniors that may not have family or friends to share the holiday with. Here are a few organizations to get you started. Don’t delay in signing up though, they need time to assign a family to you and the items you’ll purchase are typically due to the organization by mid-month.

Save the Family

new

Looking for a serene and peaceful experience this time of the year? Butterfly like, and capture the moments when the butterflies awaken in the quiet morning setting. Or just surround yourself with the timeless beauty of these magical winged creatures as they begin their day. Space is limited for social distancing.

Masks required. Ages 18 and up. Pre-registration is required.

If your vehicle runs on electric juice, you’ll soon have two more options for charging up across Scottsdale. The City of Scottsdale and the Arizona Public Service (APS) utility are going to install two additional electric car charging stations at city facilities in Old Town Scottsdale’s One Civic Plaza and the city’s north operations campus at 9191 E. San Salvador Drive.

INTERACTIVE ART Now through December 31st, Canal Convergence at the Scottsdale Waterfront will display Information Flow, an interactive light sculpture representing the hidden digital network of communication that surrounds us.

The installation stretches 200 feet across the Arizona Canal and has six interactive pressure pads along the canal banks.

When a pad activates, it sends a pulse of light which travels on to the artwork’s central information tower, where it is processed and redistributed through a light-sequence performance.

CanalConvergence.com

December

Well, it’s not such a crazy idea after all. Consider this: Year in and year out, the real estate market begins to slow after Halloween and doesn’t start picking up again until late January. In fact, it’s not unheard of for home sales to be down 30% or so from December to January.

HOLIDAY ADOPT-A-FAMILY OPPORTUNITIES

2020

Shopping, entertaining, parties, decorating the house, charity work, and so much more. For many of us, the holidays are already overloaded with seasonal obligations. Who in their right mind would add “sell house” to their already busy list?

20 20

When it comes to the North Scottsdale lifestyle and area real estate, The Luckys are proud to be the eminent source for their clients.

DECEMBER

With 100s of millions of dollars in sales under their belts, The Luckys are honored to be reputed as the most proficient

Lisa | Matt | Laura

and skilled in the industry.

2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018

602.320.8415 | Lucky@RussLyon.com View more luxury listings at LisaLucky.com

offered at

offered at

$1,695,000 ________

$699,000 ________

MLS 6116238

MLS 6131893

COMMUNITY CONNECTION ________________

Holiday Adopt-A-Family Opportunities REAL ESTATE CORNER ________________

Should You List Your Home During the Holidays?

Glenn Moor at Troon Village

Landmark Condominium

10801 E Happy Valley Road 84 | Scottsdale, AZ 85255 4 Bed | 4 Bath | 4,305 SQ FT | 3-Car Garage

15802 N 71st Street #452 | Scottsdale, AZ 85254 2 Bed + Den | 2.5 Bath | 2,055 SQ FT | 2 Covered Spaces

offered at

YOUR HOME ________________

The Scents of the Season AROUND TOWN ________________

Scottsdale Events to Enjoy in December

DECEMBER 2020 offered at

$1,495,000 ________

$1,295,000 ________

MLS 6147548

MLS 6134106

NEW & NOTEWORTHY ________________

People, Places & Things to Know About FEATURED PROPERTIES ________________

Discover the Home of Your Dreams in North Scottsdale

LaScala at Estancia

Desert Highlands

27914 N 100th Place | Scottsdale, AZ 85262 5 Bed + Den | 4 Bath | 4,279 SQ FT | 2-Car Garage

10040 E Happy Valley Road #485 | Scottsdale AZ 85255 3 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 3,914 SQ FT | 3-Car Garage

FOR YOUR “SPOIL-ME” GUESTS: Let the Scottsdale

In This Issue YOUR OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS As you well know, the holiday month of December brings many visitors to the Valley. And who can blame them?

Why slog through piles of snow when they can enjoy sunny days poolside and crisp evenings by the fire pit? If you’re expecting friends or family to visit you during the holidays, turn your “host-with-the-most” reputation up a notch with some of our ideas for showing your guests a great time in beautiful Scottsdale!

sunrise take their breath away with a hot air balloon ride over the desert, followed by a half-day Sun Suite Escape package at the Spa at the Boulders. Spirit them away in an exotic dream car from Lusso Dream Cars in Scottsdale for a three-hour driving adventure, before settling into your exclusive and private dining experience at the Four Seasons’ Talavera.

We hope you enjoy your holiday season, and that it’s filled with joy, laughter, and the pleasure of loved ones in your company. Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

FOR A WESTERN EXPERIENCE: Do your guests dream

of dusty trails and cowboy hats? Show them an Old West experience they’ll never forget. Start with a guided horseback ride through scenic desert trails at McDonald’s Ranch, followed by a captivating visit to the Scottsdale Museum of the West. Lastly, don your boots and spurs and head over to Harold’s Corral in Cave Creek for lively dinner and dancing!

FOR YOUR FITNESS-MINDED GUESTS: Get their day

started with a blood-pumping hike of Pinnacle Peak. Next, refuel and reenergize with a healthy lunch at Flower Child.

Saddle up for a rockin’ afternoon spin class at CYCLEBAR and then wind down the day with a delicious organic dinner at TrueFood at the Scottsdale Quarter.

CORPORATE OFFICE:

CONTACT:

The Luckys North Scottsdale 7669 East Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite 110 Scottsdale, AZ 85255

602.320.8415 Lucky@RussLyon.com LisaLucky.com

—The Luckys