Designing a dream DC Ranch News is a not-for-profit newspaper published by the DC Ranch Community Council to promote the DC Ranch lifestyle. The publication strives to build community by connecting current and future residents along with DC Ranch stakeholders through interesting stories and pictures. Ranch News offers value to its advertisers and perpetuates DC Ranch’s community values. Community Engagement Director Jona Davis Senior Communications Manager Jeremy Stevens Communications Coordinators Elizabeth Dankert, Terri Raimondi and Nia Hughes 480.585.1641 communications.team@dcranchinc.com dcranch.com
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Walk into any home in DC Ranch and you know you are in a special place.
It looks different. It feels different. In DC Ranch, there is an added attention to detail that isn’t always tangible. But you know it’s there. Much of that is a testament to great architects and builders who have refined their craft and created masterpieces within the community.
Homes in DC Ranch are full of character and innovation. When you ask yourself, “What will they think of next?” Most likely, they’ve thought of it somewhere in DC Ranch. Residents are always on the look-out for innovative living, and it is exciting to see how they incorporated it into their homes.
This month we have the pleasure of going inside an award-winning DC Ranch home in the Arcadia at Silverleaf neighborhood. You’ll hear from the residents about their initial vision and see how their architect and building team made their dream a reality. Also in this issue—learn about new trends in home design that you can easily incorporate into your own space. Considering new flooring to make your entry way stand out? Or maybe you need a change in your kitchen counter tops? There are some beautiful new products highlighted on page 13. Whether you are in the market to build a new home, or just want to freshen up your existing residence, I hope you’ll find this issue informative and enlightening.
Living Connected DC Ranch seamlessly connects people to the beauty of both the created environment and the natural Sonoran Desert. Residents feel a sense of community, connecting with each other in friendship and common interest. It is a thoughtfully crafted community designed with unprecedented attention to detail. DC Ranch has a distinctive governance structure with ample resources that exist to ensure a legacy of an amenity-rich and active way of life. The highest standards and a convenient north Scottsdale location establish DC Ranch as a nationally desirable place to live with an exceptional quality of life and premium home values.
Christine Irish Community Council Executive Director
DC Ranch: Community values • SENSE OF COMMUNITY • ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP • FAMILY
• HEALTHY LIFESTYLES • DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVENESS • LIFELONG LEARNING
• ARTISTIC & CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES • RELATIONSHIP WITH LARGER COMMUNITY
We understand that your hard-earned legacy is important to you. At Quarles & Brady, we want to help you preserve your hard work for those you love. Estate Planning • Trusts • Wills • Probate Elder Law • Trust Administration • Trust & Estate Litigation • Asset Protection Planning
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