Live Beautifully | July 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.

J U LY

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.

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

2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018

offered at

offered at

$1,095,000 ________

$2,175,000 ________

MLS 6088134

MLS 6020470

In This Issue COMMUNITY CONNECTION ________________

Spotlight On: Esperança REAL ESTATE CORNER ________________

Virtual Home Shopping While Sheltering-In-Place

Monument at Troon North

Artesano at Troon Village

9525 E Peak View Road | Scottsdale, AZ 85262 4 Bed + Den + Guest House | 4.5 Bath | 4,006 SQ FT | 3-Car Garage

10792 E La Junta Road | Scottsdale, AZ 85255 6 Bed + Den + Media | 6.5 Bath | 7,279 SQ FT | 3-Car Garage

YOUR HOME ________________

Today’s Modern Butler Pantry GOOD NEWS ________________

Stories to Brighten Your Day

JULY 2020 offered at

offered at

$699,000 ________

$725,000 ________

MLS 5977669

MLS 6009021

NEW & NOTEWORTHY ________________

People, Places & Things to Know About FEATURED PROPERTIES ________________

Discover the Home of Your Dreams in North Scottsdale

Summit at Pinnacle Peak

The Rocks

26664 N 104th Place | Scottsdale, AZ 85262 3 Bed | 3 Bath | 2,112 SQ FT | 2-Car Garage

27440 N Alma School Parkway 121 | Scottsdale, AZ 85262 3 Bed | 3 Bath | 3,014 SQ FT | 2-Car Garage

As we’re beginning to emerge from our homes and mindfully reengaging with society, there seems to be a common thread among us: the desire to explore and a newfound appreciation of the simpler pleasures in life. While the safety of air travel is still iffy, the Arizona Office of Tourism is inviting Arizona residents to “Rediscover Arizona” in its current marketing campaign. Here, we share with you the suggestions and inspiration to reconnect, explore, and re-experience the bounty of activities and sights right here in our own backyard. For photos, links and travel advisories, visit LetsSeeAz.com.

REDISCOVER WIDE-OPEN SPACES Arizona's sunny days and scenic landscapes are a perfect pair for any outdoor enthusiast. Whether you prefer to tour your trails on legs, wheels or hoofs, Arizona has plenty to keep you moving amid the fresh air at your own pace.

• Secret Arizona Swimming Holes Worth the Hike • Trails within Arizona State Parks • Hit the Open Road: 5 Off-Road Trails • Hiking in Arizona's Playground, Lake Havasu • Take the Long Way 'Round Itinerary

REDISCOVER ROAD TRIPS Some journeys begin with a single step.

Others require wheels. The following itineraries will help you plan a road trip that takes you from small-town streets to the unique landscapes of our parks.

• 4 Great Motorcycle Rides Through Arizona • 5 Arizona Ghost Towns You May Have Never Heard Of • Arizona's West Coast Road Trips • Get Your Kicks in Arizona Itinerary • Big City, Little Pleasures Itinerary

REDISCOVER STAYCATIONS While we cherish "Home Sweet Home," it's time to step out and rediscover your city or one nearby with a much-needed staycation.

• Staycation Deals: Scottsdale • Staycation Deals: Phoenix • Staycation Deals: Tucson • 48 Hours in Jerome and Cottonwood • 48 Hours in Prescott • 48 Hours in Bisbee

REDISCOVER YOU During stressful times, it's important to practice self-care. Nature, quiet, and beauty all calm the mind and help the body recharge.

• Contemplative Spots in Arizona • Arizona's Greenest Spaces • Arizona's West Coast Vortexes • Arizona's Girlfriend Getaways

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

REDISCOVER CAMPING Whether you prefer to sleep in a tent, cabin or RV, camping can reconnect you with family while you disconnect from technology. When you're ready, just pick your view: snow-crusted mountains, white-water rivers, lush pine forests or red-rock buttes.

• Campsites and Cabins at Arizona State Parks • Arizona's Secret Campsites • Scenic Lake Havasu Campgrounds • Campgrounds Kids Will Love

Virtual Home Shopping While Sheltering-In-Place

Google Street View is an excellent way to see what the neighboring homes and street looks like. Simply type in the address of the home you’re interested in and click the option in photos. You’ll get a 360-degree vantage point of the entire street.

Check the Vibe

So, what is that neighborhood you’re considering really like? There are several ways to dig deep. City-Data.com can profile the city as a whole, while AreaVibes.com allows you to narrow your search to even smaller parts of a city. You’ll find some demographic info, a livability score, and data on how the residents score and rank the area for a number of characteristics. You can also visit Yelp.com to see peer reviews of the businesses and recreational opportunities of the area. The Gravy app gives detailed information on upcoming events in the area, so you can get a sense of how the residents can spend their downtime.

Take a Test Drive

If you’ll be commuting to a workplace or other destination regularly, open the Waze app to predict what the traffic levels will be like during your projected commuting hours. You’ll find out how many miles your commute will be, but more importantly perhaps, how long you’ll be behind the wheel.

Get the Scoop

It’s simple to put on your private investigator hat with easily accessible data on crime rates, sex offenders, and school rankings. GreatSchools.com gives data and parent reviews on local schools, while many rely on the U.S. News & World Report’s findings on high schools in particular. MyLocalCrime.com allows you to see any crimes that have been committed while CrimeReports.com provides data from the local police station.

WHAT THEY DO: This Phoenix-based non-profit coordinates and connects with local organizations in the communities it serves to provide disease prevention, food security, surgical missions, clean water, ecological housing, and proper sanitation. Helping some of the most vulnerable communities worldwide, Esperança also serves the Valley’s most at-risk populations with these vital resources.

& NOTEWORTHY

_

With a goal to help the indigenous organization and local communities reach sustainability and self-sufficiency, Esperança’s partners have the experience, knowledge, cultural understanding, and expertise to work with rural communities and governments to best communicate with the community and organize these vital projects.

Helping some of the most vulnerable communities worldwide, Esperança also serves the Valley’s most at-risk populations with vital resources.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? • Donate

• Join a surgical mission

• Circle of Hope annual giving campaign

• Join the Board of Directors

• Send GiveWrite greeting cards

• Help with community health education

• Legacy bequests • Sponsor Esperança care packages • Donate medical supplies

• Become an ambassador

• Pack care kits, sort medical supplies, coordinate volunteers, and more

• Volunteer

Rely on a Trusted Local Expert

Yes, that’s us, The Luckys. We can provide you with virtual tours of homes and their neighborhoods, detailed market data and statistics, a sense of the neighborhood’s personality and characteristics, and down-to-earth data on every area in North Scottsdale. Check out our Facebook.com/ troonvillage page, our Instagram.com/the_luckys_real_estate/ page, or our LisaLucky.com website with very detailed information on the characteristics of each North Scottsdale neighborhood.

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RE E S TAT E

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Esperanca.org

Dating back to the 18th century, the finest homes were built with a separate room in which the domestic staff could prep food and store items used for entertaining.

Sometimes referred to as the scullery, these dedicated spaces were generally a natural extension of the kitchen and served as a transitional space to the dining area.

Today, it can still serve as a space to store fine dinnerware, glassware, and linens generally reserved for entertaining. Many of these spaces utilize a display hutch, open shelving, or glass-front cabinetry (some even with interior lights) to display such items and keepsakes.

Not only was it a place for prepping to serve, it also served as a storage area for the family’s fine china, silver, and large serving platters. Before each meal, the staff would polish the silver, and afterwards, it was to be meticulously counted before storing away. Because it was where the fine silver and china were stored, the butler’s pantry was often kept under lock and key by the butler. Some even slept there to ensure the family’s heirlooms remained safely guarded.

Some butler’s pantries are outfitted with a small sink, mini refrigeration, an ice maker, a small dishwasher, and even warming drawers to hold plated dishes until ready to serve.

While not many households today employ a dedicated butler and serving staff, the addition of the traditional butler’s pantry has grown in popularity once again.

Perhaps you’re not one for entertaining or you don’t have collectible dinnerware and stemware to store.

Many families use this functional space in alternative ways. It can be a dedicated bar area, or even a place for kids to grab a quick drink and snack and to store their arts and crafts supplies. The area can also be devoted as a space for pets. Food, medications, toys, leashes, and beds can fit nicely and are in a hidden yet accessible area rather than in the kitchen.

DIY Prom

Tit for Tat

High school senior Rachel Chapman, who’d been babysitting 7-year-old Curtis Rogers for nearly a

The Navajo Nation used their native language as an unbreakable code

year, was devastated to learn that her prom and commencement ceremony would be cancelled due to the COVID-19 virus. Without missing a beat, her young charge insisted on throwing a socially distanced “mini-prom” for his beloved nanny in their backyard. When Rachel arrived for the “prom,” Curtis was ready with a snazzy suit to match her dress and a feast of Chick-Fil-A. After dancing six feet apart, the duo toasted each other with a glass of juice. “I planned it out because Rachel is one of our favorite people and Rachel’s like the best nanny ever,” beamed young Curtis.

for radio messages during the Korean War. Around 800 members of the nation helped to ensure complete secrecy for the U.S., an ally to South Korea. Just over 100 of these noble “code talkers” are still alive today.

When the South Korean government realized that the Navajo Nation has been suffering with elevated infection rates of COVID-19, it shipped the community 10,000 masks and other PPE to honor their service from seven decades ago and to show their never-ending appreciation.

UNLEASH THE FUN From day play, to grooming, to training and boarding; your pooch has a new place to romp, wag, and play. Camp Bow Wow’s Scottsdale North location, recently opened at the Scottsdale 101 center, promises to give your fourlegged friend personalized attention and a loving staff to care for their every need. With both indoor and outdoor play yards monitored by canine camp counselors and full-service grooming, you can drop off your buddy for a pamper and play experience they’re sure to love.

CampBowWow.com

A LAPTOP TOUR While museums and most public spaces continue to be closed to visitors, more and more of these cherished exhibits are being made available to us with an immersive virtual experience. Scottsdale’s Taliesin West, the winter home and former school of pioneering architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is allowing fans of his innovation and organic inspiration to tour the property with 3-D technology. You’ll be able to peruse the grounds, enter the structures, and wander the spaces as if you were actually there.

FrankLloydWright.org

July

Take a “Walk”

new

SPOTLIGHT ON: Esperança

2020

Has the social distancing and stay-at-home orders put a crimp in your home shopping plans? It doesn’t have to! With the wealth of technology at our fingertips, discovering your next new home can be easily done from the comfort of your couch. While the internet has made finding properties easy, what about getting a real feel of the neighborhood and community from afar as well? Here, we share some of the websites, apps, and online resources to unleash your inner detective. No need to pound the pavement when you can tap and click instead!

Virtual Home Shopping While Sheltering-In-Place

Google Street View is an excellent way to see what the neighboring homes and street looks like. Simply type in the address of the home you’re interested in and click the option in photos. You’ll get a 360-degree vantage point of the entire street.

Check the Vibe

So, what is that neighborhood you’re considering really like? There are several ways to dig deep. City-Data.com can profile the city as a whole, while AreaVibes.com allows you to narrow your search to even smaller parts of a city. You’ll find some demographic info, a livability score, and data on how the residents score and rank the area for a number of characteristics. You can also visit Yelp.com to see peer reviews of the businesses and recreational opportunities of the area. The Gravy app gives detailed information on upcoming events in the area, so you can get a sense of how the residents can spend their downtime.

Take a Test Drive

If you’ll be commuting to a workplace or other destination regularly, open the Waze app to predict what the traffic levels will be like during your projected commuting hours. You’ll find out how many miles your commute will be, but more importantly perhaps, how long you’ll be behind the wheel.

Get the Scoop

It’s simple to put on your private investigator hat with easily accessible data on crime rates, sex offenders, and school rankings. GreatSchools.com gives data and parent reviews on local schools, while many rely on the U.S. News & World Report’s findings on high schools in particular. MyLocalCrime.com allows you to see any crimes that have been committed while CrimeReports.com provides data from the local police station.

WHAT THEY DO: This Phoenix-based non-profit coordinates and connects with local organizations in the communities it serves to provide disease prevention, food security, surgical missions, clean water, ecological housing, and proper sanitation. Helping some of the most vulnerable communities worldwide, Esperança also serves the Valley’s most at-risk populations with these vital resources.

& NOTEWORTHY

_

With a goal to help the indigenous organization and local communities reach sustainability and self-sufficiency, Esperança’s partners have the experience, knowledge, cultural understanding, and expertise to work with rural communities and governments to best communicate with the community and organize these vital projects.

Helping some of the most vulnerable communities worldwide, Esperança also serves the Valley’s most at-risk populations with vital resources.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? • Donate

• Join a surgical mission

• Circle of Hope annual giving campaign

• Join the Board of Directors

• Send GiveWrite greeting cards

• Help with community health education

• Legacy bequests • Sponsor Esperança care packages • Donate medical supplies

• Become an ambassador

• Pack care kits, sort medical supplies, coordinate volunteers, and more

• Volunteer

Rely on a Trusted Local Expert

Yes, that’s us, The Luckys. We can provide you with virtual tours of homes and their neighborhoods, detailed market data and statistics, a sense of the neighborhood’s personality and characteristics, and down-to-earth data on every area in North Scottsdale. Check out our Facebook.com/ troonvillage page, our Instagram.com/the_luckys_real_estate/ page, or our LisaLucky.com website with very detailed information on the characteristics of each North Scottsdale neighborhood.

AL

RE E S TAT E

corner

Esperanca.org

Dating back to the 18th century, the finest homes were built with a separate room in which the domestic staff could prep food and store items used for entertaining.

Sometimes referred to as the scullery, these dedicated spaces were generally a natural extension of the kitchen and served as a transitional space to the dining area.

Today, it can still serve as a space to store fine dinnerware, glassware, and linens generally reserved for entertaining. Many of these spaces utilize a display hutch, open shelving, or glass-front cabinetry (some even with interior lights) to display such items and keepsakes.

Not only was it a place for prepping to serve, it also served as a storage area for the family’s fine china, silver, and large serving platters. Before each meal, the staff would polish the silver, and afterwards, it was to be meticulously counted before storing away. Because it was where the fine silver and china were stored, the butler’s pantry was often kept under lock and key by the butler. Some even slept there to ensure the family’s heirlooms remained safely guarded.

Some butler’s pantries are outfitted with a small sink, mini refrigeration, an ice maker, a small dishwasher, and even warming drawers to hold plated dishes until ready to serve.

While not many households today employ a dedicated butler and serving staff, the addition of the traditional butler’s pantry has grown in popularity once again.

Perhaps you’re not one for entertaining or you don’t have collectible dinnerware and stemware to store.

Many families use this functional space in alternative ways. It can be a dedicated bar area, or even a place for kids to grab a quick drink and snack and to store their arts and crafts supplies. The area can also be devoted as a space for pets. Food, medications, toys, leashes, and beds can fit nicely and are in a hidden yet accessible area rather than in the kitchen.

DIY Prom

Tit for Tat

High school senior Rachel Chapman, who’d been babysitting 7-year-old Curtis Rogers for nearly a

The Navajo Nation used their native language as an unbreakable code

year, was devastated to learn that her prom and commencement ceremony would be cancelled due to the COVID-19 virus. Without missing a beat, her young charge insisted on throwing a socially distanced “mini-prom” for his beloved nanny in their backyard. When Rachel arrived for the “prom,” Curtis was ready with a snazzy suit to match her dress and a feast of Chick-Fil-A. After dancing six feet apart, the duo toasted each other with a glass of juice. “I planned it out because Rachel is one of our favorite people and Rachel’s like the best nanny ever,” beamed young Curtis.

for radio messages during the Korean War. Around 800 members of the nation helped to ensure complete secrecy for the U.S., an ally to South Korea. Just over 100 of these noble “code talkers” are still alive today.

When the South Korean government realized that the Navajo Nation has been suffering with elevated infection rates of COVID-19, it shipped the community 10,000 masks and other PPE to honor their service from seven decades ago and to show their never-ending appreciation.

UNLEASH THE FUN From day play, to grooming, to training and boarding; your pooch has a new place to romp, wag, and play. Camp Bow Wow’s Scottsdale North location, recently opened at the Scottsdale 101 center, promises to give your fourlegged friend personalized attention and a loving staff to care for their every need. With both indoor and outdoor play yards monitored by canine camp counselors and full-service grooming, you can drop off your buddy for a pamper and play experience they’re sure to love.

CampBowWow.com

A LAPTOP TOUR While museums and most public spaces continue to be closed to visitors, more and more of these cherished exhibits are being made available to us with an immersive virtual experience. Scottsdale’s Taliesin West, the winter home and former school of pioneering architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is allowing fans of his innovation and organic inspiration to tour the property with 3-D technology. You’ll be able to peruse the grounds, enter the structures, and wander the spaces as if you were actually there.

FrankLloydWright.org

July

Take a “Walk”

new

SPOTLIGHT ON: Esperança

2020

Has the social distancing and stay-at-home orders put a crimp in your home shopping plans? It doesn’t have to! With the wealth of technology at our fingertips, discovering your next new home can be easily done from the comfort of your couch. While the internet has made finding properties easy, what about getting a real feel of the neighborhood and community from afar as well? Here, we share some of the websites, apps, and online resources to unleash your inner detective. No need to pound the pavement when you can tap and click instead!

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.

J U LY

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.

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

2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018

offered at

offered at

$1,095,000 ________

$2,175,000 ________

MLS 6088134

MLS 6020470

In This Issue COMMUNITY CONNECTION ________________

Spotlight On: Esperança REAL ESTATE CORNER ________________

Virtual Home Shopping While Sheltering-In-Place

Monument at Troon North

Artesano at Troon Village

9525 E Peak View Road | Scottsdale, AZ 85262 4 Bed + Den + Guest House | 4.5 Bath | 4,006 SQ FT | 3-Car Garage

10792 E La Junta Road | Scottsdale, AZ 85255 6 Bed + Den + Media | 6.5 Bath | 7,279 SQ FT | 3-Car Garage

YOUR HOME ________________

Today’s Modern Butler Pantry GOOD NEWS ________________

Stories to Brighten Your Day

JULY 2020 offered at

offered at

$699,000 ________

$725,000 ________

MLS 5977669

MLS 6009021

NEW & NOTEWORTHY ________________

People, Places & Things to Know About FEATURED PROPERTIES ________________

Discover the Home of Your Dreams in North Scottsdale

Summit at Pinnacle Peak

The Rocks

26664 N 104th Place | Scottsdale, AZ 85262 3 Bed | 3 Bath | 2,112 SQ FT | 2-Car Garage

27440 N Alma School Parkway 121 | Scottsdale, AZ 85262 3 Bed | 3 Bath | 3,014 SQ FT | 2-Car Garage

As we’re beginning to emerge from our homes and mindfully reengaging with society, there seems to be a common thread among us: the desire to explore and a newfound appreciation of the simpler pleasures in life. While the safety of air travel is still iffy, the Arizona Office of Tourism is inviting Arizona residents to “Rediscover Arizona” in its current marketing campaign. Here, we share with you the suggestions and inspiration to reconnect, explore, and re-experience the bounty of activities and sights right here in our own backyard. For photos, links and travel advisories, visit LetsSeeAz.com.

REDISCOVER WIDE-OPEN SPACES Arizona's sunny days and scenic landscapes are a perfect pair for any outdoor enthusiast. Whether you prefer to tour your trails on legs, wheels or hoofs, Arizona has plenty to keep you moving amid the fresh air at your own pace.

• Secret Arizona Swimming Holes Worth the Hike • Trails within Arizona State Parks • Hit the Open Road: 5 Off-Road Trails • Hiking in Arizona's Playground, Lake Havasu • Take the Long Way 'Round Itinerary

REDISCOVER ROAD TRIPS Some journeys begin with a single step.

Others require wheels. The following itineraries will help you plan a road trip that takes you from small-town streets to the unique landscapes of our parks.

• 4 Great Motorcycle Rides Through Arizona • 5 Arizona Ghost Towns You May Have Never Heard Of • Arizona's West Coast Road Trips • Get Your Kicks in Arizona Itinerary • Big City, Little Pleasures Itinerary

REDISCOVER STAYCATIONS While we cherish "Home Sweet Home," it's time to step out and rediscover your city or one nearby with a much-needed staycation.

• Staycation Deals: Scottsdale • Staycation Deals: Phoenix • Staycation Deals: Tucson • 48 Hours in Jerome and Cottonwood • 48 Hours in Prescott • 48 Hours in Bisbee

REDISCOVER YOU During stressful times, it's important to practice self-care. Nature, quiet, and beauty all calm the mind and help the body recharge.

• Contemplative Spots in Arizona • Arizona's Greenest Spaces • Arizona's West Coast Vortexes • Arizona's Girlfriend Getaways

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

REDISCOVER CAMPING Whether you prefer to sleep in a tent, cabin or RV, camping can reconnect you with family while you disconnect from technology. When you're ready, just pick your view: snow-crusted mountains, white-water rivers, lush pine forests or red-rock buttes.

• Campsites and Cabins at Arizona State Parks • Arizona's Secret Campsites • Scenic Lake Havasu Campgrounds • Campgrounds Kids Will Love