Live Beautifully | November 2019

20 19

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

N OV E M B E R

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

Watch the property video at LisaLucky.com!

In This Issue COMMUNITY CONNECTION ________________ Spotlight On: Arizona Burn Foundation REAL ESTATE CORNER ________________ The Seller’s Responsibilities During Escrow

offered at

$3,200,000 ________

YOUR HOME ________________ 6 Stylish Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Table

MLS 5988111

This one-of-a-kind dream residence boasts an exquisite setting overlooking the 3rd green of the Monument course offering unparalleled views of mountain, golf course and stunning city lights. Don’t miss the option for the 1.10-acre landscaped lot next door to be included in the sale. The exterior living space makes the home unrivaled: sweeping verandah patio with multiple seating and dining areas, multiple exterior stackedstone fireplaces including a dual-sided version looking out onto the pool, and a complete outdoor kitchen with grill and rotisserie oven. Inside, the gourmet kitchen will delight with its Viking, Meile, and Dacor appliance package as well as a thoughtful layout with multiple prep stations. The master suite exudes sophisticated luxury with wood plank floors, gas fireplace, en suite refreshment bar and a wall of French doors leading to the private outdoor patio.

10001 E Balancing Rock Road | Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Talus at Troon North 4 Bed + Den + Loft + Bonus 6 Bath 8,070 SQ FT 4-Car Garage Asking $3,200,000 or Asking $4,000,000

AROUND TOWN ________________ Scottsdale Events to Enjoy in November NEW & NOTEWORTHY ________________ People, Places & Things to Know About FEATURED PROPERTY ________________ One-of-a-Kind Dream Residence in Talus at Troon North

HELPING OTHERS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON list... o d o ay t Holid ing -shopp eals m e r -prepa rap -gift w rties a p y a -holid eer! t n u l o -v “There is no better exercise for your heart than to reach down and lift someone up.”

– Bernard Meltzer The holidays are upon us, and with them come the stresses of getting it all done – shopping, cooking, entertaining, gifting… the to-do lists this time of year may seem overwhelming. What most of us really want during the holidays are the feelings of closeness and connection to family and friends. That’s why volunteering in our community during this busy holiday season can bring so much satisfaction.

There are many organizations that depend on volunteers to help provide their services to the community. Here are a few that are ideal for service from individuals, families, or a group from school or work. We hope to inspire you to find joy in the giving of your time!

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul feeds, clothes, houses and heals thousands of less fortunate individuals through its many programs. Volunteers are a critical component of their organization and there are opportunities for people of all ages (even young children). You can volunteer to work in the kitchen for meal prep helping to make more than 3,500 meals a day. The food warehouse needs assistance sorting, cleaning and ensuring that donated food meets quality-control standards. The dining rooms need volunteers to set-up, serve, and bus tables. There are also opportunities to volunteer in the medical and dental clinics, the thrift stores or at the housing shelter.

St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance works to feed those in need.

Volunteers can help with packing emergency food boxes (45,000 boxes are distributed every month), distributing the boxes, handing out donated turkeys the days before Thanksgiving, and prepping meals for kids in our community that may not otherwise be fed at home. While the food bank is closed on Christmas Day, there is a large need for post-holiday help to sort and pack all the food that will be donated during the holiday season.

With the help of volunteers, The Salvation Army provides thousands of meals in their dining rooms and delivers thousands more to homebound individuals during the holidays. There are also many other opportunities for volunteers during the holiday season such as hosting a Christmas Angel Tree, serving as a redkettle bell ringer or distributing toys donated from the toy drive.

How ever you decide to give, we’re positive it’ll be one of the more memorable aspects of your holiday season. Happy holidays to you and yours!

(including adjacent 1.10-acre lot) 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 SELLER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

during escrow

After a buyer and seller have an executed contract to purchase property, the sale of the home goes into escrow. The escrow process is the time in between acceptance of contract, to when the home officially changes ownership to the buyer. As you can imagine, there are a lot of moving parts during this escrow period.

The escrow (or title) agent will begin preparing title reports and the property deed. They’ll send out copies of the CC&Rs, work with buyers and sellers on securing a loan or paying off a loan, prepare the settlement statement and closing documents, review the file for a termite report, and more.

The buyer parties will be busy during this time obtaining financing, ordering the home’s appraisal, ordering a home inspection, acquiring homeowner’s insurance, and more.

Sellers are generally responsible for preparing various forms and statements and making their home accessible when needed. The seller needs to be immediately available and responsive as issues arise, as the purchase contract will have timelines and deadlines in place for how quickly something must be completed. The seller will have decisions to make such as if the home appraisal comes in lower than the purchase price, or how to handle unexpected repairs or other issues found in the inspection.

The forms a seller will be expected to complete include the Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement in which the seller discloses any issues, claims, damage, repairs or improvements to the property that they are aware of. Sellers will also need to meet any contingencies in the contract such as providing copies of the permits for work done on the home or remedying problems that may come up during the home inspection.

Depending on what the title search brings up, a seller may also need to clear any liens placed upon the property.

Near the end of the escrow period, there will be a final walk-through whereupon the buyer parties will visit the property and confirm it is in the expected condition according to the contract. The seller will need to have completed any negotiated repairs, moved out, and left the property clean.

Our seller clients receive top-notch advice and support from us during the escrow process, eliminating a lot of stress and anxiety. Contact us to find out how our systems and solutions make surviving the escrow process easy! Lucky@RussLyon.com or 602.320.8415 L

REA E S TAT E

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SPOTLIGHT ON: AzBurn.org WHAT THEY DO: Burn survivors and their families experience trauma that doesn’t end when the immediate medical crisis is over. The Arizona Burn Foundation provides programs that assist survivors, both children and adults, and their loved ones through support programs, prevention advocacy, and education.

The foundation’s assistance is three-fold. Crisis Care offers emergency financial assistance, transportation needs, meals, lodging, and emotional support at the onset of the incident. Recovery Care aids with ongoing medical needs, peer support groups, school re-entry programs, and camps and retreats for all ages. Thrive Services strive to assist survivors in living their best life, even long after the initial medical trauma. The foundation offers survivors opportunities to serve others, develop leadership skills, become an advocate, and experience community support through social gatherings and events.

The Arizona Burn Foundation provides programs that assist survivors, both children and adults, and their loved ones through support programs, prevention advocacy, and education.

& NOTEWORTHY

FEEL-GOOD FUEL Want to feel like a superhero? It’s all in the superfoods, baby.

6 STYLISH IDEAS FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING TABLE

restaurant focused on Setting a beautiful table for your Thanksgiving guests doesn’t have to be intimidating. Sometimes, it’s all in the simplicity of basic design principles partnered with unexpected special touches that are the most impressive.

Read on for some new ideas on freshening up your table décor this year.

1. Layer it on HOW CAN YOU HELP? VOLUNTEER Smoke Alarm Program: Help community firefighters install free smoke alarms in high-risk households.

Milo & Moxie: Aid the safety ranger crew in reaching children with the message of fire safety and burn prevention.

Camp Courage: Work with campers and staff facilitating this annual event for survivors.

DONATE Give with monetary funds, through your Arizona tax credit donation, and through a smile.amazon.com account.

FUNDRAISERS Sponsor or attend annual fundraising events such as the Road Rally and/or the Golf Classic. This year’s holiday gala, Festival of Trees will be held on 12/7/19 at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn.

Everbowl, a quick-serve

Each individual setting will look professionally designed when you incorporate layers of varying materials and textures. Start with a placemat, then layer on a charger, the dinner plate, and a cloth napkin. On top of the napkin add a small accent plate such as a dessert plate and place a festive favor on top for your guests to take home.

2. Repurpose

Sometimes the most inspired tables are created with materials you have on hand. Use a plaid flannel throw as an accent over your tablecloth or make a centerpiece using branches and foliage from your yard. You can even use vintage juice glasses as candle votives. Use your imagination!

3. Delight the senses

There is something so incredibly comforting about traditional fall scents. The rich aromas we’ve come to associate with the season can add another layer to your

tablescape. Try using clove-studded oranges or cored apples filled with cinnamon sticks as part of your centerpiece.

4. Keep it on the down-low

Go ahead and create a beautifully dramatic centerpiece, just be cognizant of its height on the table. There’s truly nothing more annoying than a centerpiece that obstructs the views and blocks conversation among the diners.

Instead, create layers of height by mixing short votives with mid-height florals and other low-profile design elements.

5. Choose & repeat

Decide what style of table design you’ll have. Rustic farmhouse? Natural elements? Glittery and elegant? Then stick to the theme and repeat your concepts. For instance, you may choose to use burlap fabric in ribbon accents, for a placemat, and as part of the centerpiece design.

6. Organic elegance

With the harvest season in mind, it’s the perfect time of year to highlight nature’s bounty. Try using nature-inspired place cards for your guests such as mini pumpkins or dried corn cobs adorned with a name tag. Write your guests’ names in pretty script with a metallic marker on an actual dried leaf or use rosemary and thyme sprigs bundled with ribbon and topped with their name written on rustic wood.

healthy noshing, has opened its first Arizona location near Shea and Scottsdale roads.

You’ll find an eye-dazzling menu of build-your-own bowls and smoothies with clean, nature-based ingredients such as acai, pitaya, graviola, coconut milk, fresh fruits, nuts, and seeds. Everbowl.com

SUNDAY FUNDAY We love Sundays at Raven Gastropub (on Pima and Pinnacle Peak roads) because it means all-day happy hour. Don’t miss their bourbon-glazed pork belly or short-rib tacos! With

NOVEMBER 16 | HotelValleyHo.com

NOVEMBER 23 | AzBottlesAndBrews.com

Canines + Cocktails

Insider Public Art Tour

AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews

Enjoy a festive evening in a private hangar at the Scottsdale

Looking to add a little culture into your Saturday morning?

Arizona’s booming craft beer, spirits, and wine industry is putting

Airport in support of Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary, a non-

Sign up for a two-hour walking tour of the many pieces of

a delicious spin on good ole’ State 48! Celebrate the movement

profit that works to foster and adopt the often-overlooked

public art that Scottsdale offers. Meet up at Hotel Valley Ho

at Salt River Fields where over 25 local breweries, wineries and

senior dogs and cats needing a new home. Dinner, cocktails,

where your tour guide will take you to some of our city’s most

distilleries will be on-hand for guests to sample their wares. Your

a silent auction, pet packages, live music, and photo ops

prominent works such as LOVE, One-Eyed Jack, Passing the

admission includes a souvenir sample glass, 12 samples, and

with some of their adoptable senior pooches are all in store.

Legacy and more.

access to some of the Valley’s most delectable food trucks.

right now, hunker down with friends and family for cocktails on their patio. May we suggest their oh-so-cool-looking signature cocktail, the Black Raven made with Grey Goose cherry noir vodka, lemonade, and activated charcoal! RavenGP.com

2019

NOVEMBER 9 | ForeverLovedPets.org

November

such phenomenal weather

THE SELLER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

during escrow

After a buyer and seller have an executed contract to purchase property, the sale of the home goes into escrow. The escrow process is the time in between acceptance of contract, to when the home officially changes ownership to the buyer. As you can imagine, there are a lot of moving parts during this escrow period.

The escrow (or title) agent will begin preparing title reports and the property deed. They’ll send out copies of the CC&Rs, work with buyers and sellers on securing a loan or paying off a loan, prepare the settlement statement and closing documents, review the file for a termite report, and more.

The buyer parties will be busy during this time obtaining financing, ordering the home’s appraisal, ordering a home inspection, acquiring homeowner’s insurance, and more.

Sellers are generally responsible for preparing various forms and statements and making their home accessible when needed. The seller needs to be immediately available and responsive as issues arise, as the purchase contract will have timelines and deadlines in place for how quickly something must be completed. The seller will have decisions to make such as if the home appraisal comes in lower than the purchase price, or how to handle unexpected repairs or other issues found in the inspection.

The forms a seller will be expected to complete include the Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement in which the seller discloses any issues, claims, damage, repairs or improvements to the property that they are aware of. Sellers will also need to meet any contingencies in the contract such as providing copies of the permits for work done on the home or remedying problems that may come up during the home inspection.

Depending on what the title search brings up, a seller may also need to clear any liens placed upon the property.

Near the end of the escrow period, there will be a final walk-through whereupon the buyer parties will visit the property and confirm it is in the expected condition according to the contract. The seller will need to have completed any negotiated repairs, moved out, and left the property clean.

Our seller clients receive top-notch advice and support from us during the escrow process, eliminating a lot of stress and anxiety. Contact us to find out how our systems and solutions make surviving the escrow process easy! Lucky@RussLyon.com or 602.320.8415 L

REA E S TAT E

corner

new

SPOTLIGHT ON: AzBurn.org WHAT THEY DO: Burn survivors and their families experience trauma that doesn’t end when the immediate medical crisis is over. The Arizona Burn Foundation provides programs that assist survivors, both children and adults, and their loved ones through support programs, prevention advocacy, and education.

The foundation’s assistance is three-fold. Crisis Care offers emergency financial assistance, transportation needs, meals, lodging, and emotional support at the onset of the incident. Recovery Care aids with ongoing medical needs, peer support groups, school re-entry programs, and camps and retreats for all ages. Thrive Services strive to assist survivors in living their best life, even long after the initial medical trauma. The foundation offers survivors opportunities to serve others, develop leadership skills, become an advocate, and experience community support through social gatherings and events.

The Arizona Burn Foundation provides programs that assist survivors, both children and adults, and their loved ones through support programs, prevention advocacy, and education.

& NOTEWORTHY

FEEL-GOOD FUEL Want to feel like a superhero? It’s all in the superfoods, baby.

6 STYLISH IDEAS FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING TABLE

restaurant focused on Setting a beautiful table for your Thanksgiving guests doesn’t have to be intimidating. Sometimes, it’s all in the simplicity of basic design principles partnered with unexpected special touches that are the most impressive.

Read on for some new ideas on freshening up your table décor this year.

1. Layer it on HOW CAN YOU HELP? VOLUNTEER Smoke Alarm Program: Help community firefighters install free smoke alarms in high-risk households.

Milo & Moxie: Aid the safety ranger crew in reaching children with the message of fire safety and burn prevention.

Camp Courage: Work with campers and staff facilitating this annual event for survivors.

DONATE Give with monetary funds, through your Arizona tax credit donation, and through a smile.amazon.com account.

FUNDRAISERS Sponsor or attend annual fundraising events such as the Road Rally and/or the Golf Classic. This year’s holiday gala, Festival of Trees will be held on 12/7/19 at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn.

Everbowl, a quick-serve

Each individual setting will look professionally designed when you incorporate layers of varying materials and textures. Start with a placemat, then layer on a charger, the dinner plate, and a cloth napkin. On top of the napkin add a small accent plate such as a dessert plate and place a festive favor on top for your guests to take home.

2. Repurpose

Sometimes the most inspired tables are created with materials you have on hand. Use a plaid flannel throw as an accent over your tablecloth or make a centerpiece using branches and foliage from your yard. You can even use vintage juice glasses as candle votives. Use your imagination!

3. Delight the senses

There is something so incredibly comforting about traditional fall scents. The rich aromas we’ve come to associate with the season can add another layer to your

tablescape. Try using clove-studded oranges or cored apples filled with cinnamon sticks as part of your centerpiece.

4. Keep it on the down-low

Go ahead and create a beautifully dramatic centerpiece, just be cognizant of its height on the table. There’s truly nothing more annoying than a centerpiece that obstructs the views and blocks conversation among the diners.

Instead, create layers of height by mixing short votives with mid-height florals and other low-profile design elements.

5. Choose & repeat

Decide what style of table design you’ll have. Rustic farmhouse? Natural elements? Glittery and elegant? Then stick to the theme and repeat your concepts. For instance, you may choose to use burlap fabric in ribbon accents, for a placemat, and as part of the centerpiece design.

6. Organic elegance

With the harvest season in mind, it’s the perfect time of year to highlight nature’s bounty. Try using nature-inspired place cards for your guests such as mini pumpkins or dried corn cobs adorned with a name tag. Write your guests’ names in pretty script with a metallic marker on an actual dried leaf or use rosemary and thyme sprigs bundled with ribbon and topped with their name written on rustic wood.

healthy noshing, has opened its first Arizona location near Shea and Scottsdale roads.

You’ll find an eye-dazzling menu of build-your-own bowls and smoothies with clean, nature-based ingredients such as acai, pitaya, graviola, coconut milk, fresh fruits, nuts, and seeds. Everbowl.com

SUNDAY FUNDAY We love Sundays at Raven Gastropub (on Pima and Pinnacle Peak roads) because it means all-day happy hour. Don’t miss their bourbon-glazed pork belly or short-rib tacos! With

NOVEMBER 16 | HotelValleyHo.com

NOVEMBER 23 | AzBottlesAndBrews.com

Canines + Cocktails

Insider Public Art Tour

AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews

Enjoy a festive evening in a private hangar at the Scottsdale

Looking to add a little culture into your Saturday morning?

Arizona’s booming craft beer, spirits, and wine industry is putting

Airport in support of Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary, a non-

Sign up for a two-hour walking tour of the many pieces of

a delicious spin on good ole’ State 48! Celebrate the movement

profit that works to foster and adopt the often-overlooked

public art that Scottsdale offers. Meet up at Hotel Valley Ho

at Salt River Fields where over 25 local breweries, wineries and

senior dogs and cats needing a new home. Dinner, cocktails,

where your tour guide will take you to some of our city’s most

distilleries will be on-hand for guests to sample their wares. Your

a silent auction, pet packages, live music, and photo ops

prominent works such as LOVE, One-Eyed Jack, Passing the

admission includes a souvenir sample glass, 12 samples, and

with some of their adoptable senior pooches are all in store.

Legacy and more.

access to some of the Valley’s most delectable food trucks.

right now, hunker down with friends and family for cocktails on their patio. May we suggest their oh-so-cool-looking signature cocktail, the Black Raven made with Grey Goose cherry noir vodka, lemonade, and activated charcoal! RavenGP.com

2019

NOVEMBER 9 | ForeverLovedPets.org

November

such phenomenal weather

20 19

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

N OV E M B E R

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

Watch the property video at LisaLucky.com!

In This Issue COMMUNITY CONNECTION ________________ Spotlight On: Arizona Burn Foundation REAL ESTATE CORNER ________________ The Seller’s Responsibilities During Escrow

offered at

$3,200,000 ________

YOUR HOME ________________ 6 Stylish Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Table

MLS 5988111

This one-of-a-kind dream residence boasts an exquisite setting overlooking the 3rd green of the Monument course offering unparalleled views of mountain, golf course and stunning city lights. Don’t miss the option for the 1.10-acre landscaped lot next door to be included in the sale. The exterior living space makes the home unrivaled: sweeping verandah patio with multiple seating and dining areas, multiple exterior stackedstone fireplaces including a dual-sided version looking out onto the pool, and a complete outdoor kitchen with grill and rotisserie oven. Inside, the gourmet kitchen will delight with its Viking, Meile, and Dacor appliance package as well as a thoughtful layout with multiple prep stations. The master suite exudes sophisticated luxury with wood plank floors, gas fireplace, en suite refreshment bar and a wall of French doors leading to the private outdoor patio.

10001 E Balancing Rock Road | Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Talus at Troon North 4 Bed + Den + Loft + Bonus 6 Bath 8,070 SQ FT 4-Car Garage Asking $3,200,000 or Asking $4,000,000

AROUND TOWN ________________ Scottsdale Events to Enjoy in November NEW & NOTEWORTHY ________________ People, Places & Things to Know About FEATURED PROPERTY ________________ One-of-a-Kind Dream Residence in Talus at Troon North

HELPING OTHERS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON list... o d o ay t Holid ing -shopp eals m e r -prepa rap -gift w rties a p y a -holid eer! t n u l o -v “There is no better exercise for your heart than to reach down and lift someone up.”

– Bernard Meltzer The holidays are upon us, and with them come the stresses of getting it all done – shopping, cooking, entertaining, gifting… the to-do lists this time of year may seem overwhelming. What most of us really want during the holidays are the feelings of closeness and connection to family and friends. That’s why volunteering in our community during this busy holiday season can bring so much satisfaction.

There are many organizations that depend on volunteers to help provide their services to the community. Here are a few that are ideal for service from individuals, families, or a group from school or work. We hope to inspire you to find joy in the giving of your time!

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul feeds, clothes, houses and heals thousands of less fortunate individuals through its many programs. Volunteers are a critical component of their organization and there are opportunities for people of all ages (even young children). You can volunteer to work in the kitchen for meal prep helping to make more than 3,500 meals a day. The food warehouse needs assistance sorting, cleaning and ensuring that donated food meets quality-control standards. The dining rooms need volunteers to set-up, serve, and bus tables. There are also opportunities to volunteer in the medical and dental clinics, the thrift stores or at the housing shelter.

St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance works to feed those in need.

Volunteers can help with packing emergency food boxes (45,000 boxes are distributed every month), distributing the boxes, handing out donated turkeys the days before Thanksgiving, and prepping meals for kids in our community that may not otherwise be fed at home. While the food bank is closed on Christmas Day, there is a large need for post-holiday help to sort and pack all the food that will be donated during the holiday season.

With the help of volunteers, The Salvation Army provides thousands of meals in their dining rooms and delivers thousands more to homebound individuals during the holidays. There are also many other opportunities for volunteers during the holiday season such as hosting a Christmas Angel Tree, serving as a redkettle bell ringer or distributing toys donated from the toy drive.

How ever you decide to give, we’re positive it’ll be one of the more memorable aspects of your holiday season. Happy holidays to you and yours!

(including adjacent 1.10-acre lot) 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