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Evening Flashlight Tours at Desert Botanical Garden

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Grayhawk AZ HomesGrayhawk Scottsdale residents looking for a fun alternative to a “night on the town” can check out the Desert Botanical Garden for an evening tour in the desert. Located less than a half-hour from Grayhawk, the garden offers evening flashlight tours every Thursday and Saturday starting at 7p.m. until the 31st of August.

While the desert is a natural beauty by day, it truly comes alive at night. Visitors will enjoy Arizona’s famous sunsets while in the serene landscape of the gardens. The garden is home to diverse plant and animal life including an abundance of beautiful and rare cacti plants.

Animal lovers will get to see the Desert Botanical Garden’s tortoises, nighthawks and night-blooming plants. For those who like creepy crawlers – there is an excellent insect exhibit.

Whether you’re the adventurous type or are looking for a romantic evening stroll – the flashlight tours at the Desert Botanical Garden offer Grayhawk residents an interesting, scenic and affordable evening out. Best of all, with a flat path and well-manicured gardens, the tour is designed for people of all abilities

The walking tour is included in the price of admission. Please remember to bring your own flashlight and wear comfortable shoes.

The Desert Botanical Garden is centrally located at:

1201 North Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ  85008

Grayhawk residents are known for being social and adventurous, which is why many of them settled down in North Scottsdale to begin with. The area is known for its abundance of fun recreational activities, on and off the grounds of Grayhawk.

I invite you to view Grayhawk homes for sale. Please call or e-mail me at (602) 791-0536 or Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com to schedule a viewing. I look forward to working with you to find a home that’s the perfect fit.

Carmen Brodeur JD
Realtor
Trillium Properties, LLC
9825 E Bell Road, Suite 120, Scottsdale AZ 85260
(602) 791-0536
Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com
www.GrayhawkRealEstate.com

Pending Home Sales Reach Highest Percentage in Six Years

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Grayhawk ScottsdaleGrayhawk homes are flying off the shelves. Pending home sales climbed 6.7 percent in the U.S. this May. The rise of interest rates could be what pushed uncertain homebuyers to bite the bullet and make a purchase.

The Pending Home Sales Index rose 12 percent since last year and about 6.7 percent from April to May, according to the National Association of Realtors. However, a shortage of homes for sale is still dragging down the market as it fails to respond to demand.

The pending sales have had the highest rate in the west – also where home prices have increased the most.

Pending home sales in the Northeast have remained consistent monthly, but are up about 14 percent higher from last May. While in the Midwest sales went up about 10 percent monthly and up 22 percent from last May. The South had a nearly 3 percent monthly gain and is about 12 percent higher than it was last year. The West had the highest monthly increase of 16 percent but is up only 1 percent from last May. It is suspected that this is due to the small percentage of homes for sale.

Please view our current market trends page for more information.

I invite you to view Grayhawk homes for sale. I look forward to answering your questions and scheduling a time for you to visit properties for sale.

 

Carmen Brodeur JD
Realtor
Trillium Properties, LLC
9825 E Bell Road, Suite 120, Scottsdale AZ 85260
(602) 791-0536
Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com
www.GrayhawkRealEstate.com

Winter in July Celebration at the Phoenix Zoo

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Grayhawk residents – are these toasty temperatures keeping you indoors?

On Saturday, July 20, 2013 the Phoenix Zoo is pumping nearly 60 tons of snow for kids of all ages to enjoy. From 7-11a.m. families can experience winter in July and participate in winter themed games such as snowball contests and more.

The animals are getting in on the fun too. Zookeepers will feed giraffes, elephants and orangutans: fish-sicles, fruit-sicles and even blood-sicles. You won’t want to miss your favorite animals – cheetahs, giraffes, wild dogs and more – enjoy the winter wonderland this Saturday!

To keep everyone safe and happy, there will be sectioned off areas for children of differing ages.

Once the snow melts away kids and parents can move on to the Yakulla Caverns and Leapin’ Lagoon sections of the zoo to keep cool for the rest of the day.

Grayhawk residents have so many unique entertainment options to enjoy all summer long! And since it’s such a kid friendly city – there are always safe and educational family activities available nearby.

Please view Grayhawk homes for sale and let me know if you’re interested in scheduling a visit to any of the properties for sale. I look forward to hearing from you.

Carmen Brodeur JD
Realtor
Trillium Properties, LLC
9825 E Bell Road, Suite 120, Scottsdale AZ 85260
(602) 791-0536
Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com
www.GrayhawkRealEstate.com

TopGolf to Open in Scottsdale Spring 2014

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Grayhawk golfers have a reason to celebrate: a state-of-the-art golf entertainment center is set to officially open to the public in spring 2014. TopGolf, which already has 11 locations worldwide, is opening its 12th at 9500 E. Indian Bend Road in Scottsdale. That is only fifteen minutes from Grayhawk.

Grayhawk Golf Club

The golf complex houses the golf industry’s most advanced technology designed to track your swings and improve your game. The center caters to golfers of all ages and skill levels. Those looking to just sit back and relax can enjoy the facility’s 230 high-definition televisions and the upscale menu that’s been developed by Chef Mark Boyton.

The facility is expected to draw over 400,000 visitors in its first year, luring them in with its 3,000 square feet of event space and over 100 climate-controlled hitting bays.  TopGolf hopes to be a golf entertainment and social destination for seasoned pros, those new to the game, their families and friends. It’s a social destination where good golf meets good food and good people.

Grayhawk residents already know good golf – they’re living in the midst of it, but the nearby TopGolf adds another layer making Scottsdale an even bigger golfing destination. Please view Grayhawk homes for sale and contact me at (602) 791-0536 or Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com to view any of the properties for sale.

Carmen Brodeur JD
Realtor
Trillium Properties, LLC
9825 E Bell Road, Suite 120, Scottsdale AZ 85260
(602) 791-0536
Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com
www.GrayhawkRealEstate.com

Largest Mortgage Rate Jump in 26 Years

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Grayhawk ScottsdaleGrayhawk Scottsdale is a competitive market and very little can get in the way of a homebuyer and their dream home. Not even a jump in mortgage rates. A recent jump in mortgage rates comes after news that the Federal Reserve might reduce its stimulus package resulting in the largest week over week increase since 1987.

Up 3.93 percent since the week of June 27th, rates on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased from 0.8 to 4.46 – a clear result of the recent news regarding the stimulus program. The rates are up 3.66 percent from last year.

While the jump in mortgage rates may slow down some of the real estate activity, home sales should stay strong due to affordable home prices. This is an especially strong prediction since the pace of home sales in May 2013 were at its strongest since fall of 2009. Potential Grayhawk Scottsdale homebuyers are not scared away by the jump in mortgage rates because deals in Grayhawk are too good to pass up.

Please view Grayhawk homes for sale. Grayhawk is one of Scottsdale’s most sought after golf communities. If you’re interested in learning more about the community or viewing a home please contact me at Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com or (602) 791-0536.

Carmen Brodeur JD
Realtor
Trillium Properties, LLC
9825 E Bell Road, Suite 120, Scottsdale AZ 85260
(602) 791-0536
Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com
www.GrayhawkRealEstate.com

Grayhawk Residents: Kick Off Your Fourth of July Early

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Grayhawk Scottsdale residents who don’t want to wait for the Fourth of July to start off their holiday can head down to Salt River Fields on July 3rd to enjoy the Independence Day Music Festival.

The festival, which is geared towards country music fans,  features headliner Brantley Gilbert who was named the Academy of Country Music’s new male vocalist of the year.

And what would an Independence Day celebration be without fireworks? Attendees can look forward to one of the city’s largest firework shows that is set to take place right behind the main stage.

So grab the whole family, a blanket to sit on (chairs are not allowed) and up to two sealed 1-liter water bottles per person and swing on by to what’s sure to be the best Fourth of July “eve” you’ve had yet.

Salt River Fields is located about 20 minutes south of Grayhawk. This is just one more example of how Grayhawk’s proximity to Scottsdale’s major attractions makes it a wonderful place to call home year-round.

I invite you to view Grayhawk homes for sale. Please contact me if you have any questions or if you would like to visit any of the properties for sale. I can be reached at Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com or (602) 791-0536.

Carmen Brodeur JD
Realtor
Trillium Properties, LLC
9825 E Bell Road, Suite 120, Scottsdale AZ 85260
(602) 791-0536
Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com
www.GrayhawkRealEstate.com

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