Can you imagine volunteering at the local hospital for 50 years, like: Marguerite “Pam” Berges Fifty years . . . five decades . . . a half century — that’s how long Community Hero Marguerite “Pam” Berges has been volunteering at Scottsdale Healthcare as part of the hospital’s Auxiliary volunteer program. Pam has been there [...]
October 2011
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After a long hiatus, I took a peek at average sales prices for single family homes in Scottsdale. Prices are still on the decline, looking at the overall picture. And, approaching the average sale price of approximately $400,000 of 2002. Was really hoping to see a bit of appreciation, but not yet. Maybe 2012 will [...]
Well, summer in Scottsdale is FINALLY over! One hundred degree highs are behind us for at least six months, we hope. And the glorious time of year that makes us all very grateful to live here is here! Seriously, who can complain about this forecast of sunny days, with high’s in the 85-90 degree range. [...]
The Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors has this phenomenal leadership program, and I was nominated and selected for Class XV. For the past seven weeks, I’ve been spending a day or two a week with thirteen other Realtors learning about the inner workings and offerings that make Scottsdale what it it is. I have learned [...]
photo credit: Dave Goodman Recently, a home buyer asked me if she was allowed to have three dogs in Scottsdale. I emailed the Information Office for the city and got this detailed response back: The City of Scottsdale’s codes and ordinances does not have a limit on the number of household pets. There are two [...]
Old Republic Title Company hosted a big event yesterday, where Mike Orr of the Cromford Report gave a presentation. I’d planned attend the event until a Canadian buyer asked me to write a contract right before they headed home. Good news is that, my wonderful contacts at ORTC, emailed me the presentation last night. The [...]
A couple weeks ago I participated in the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk in Old Town Scottsdale. Fifty local photographers met at 5 pm on a Saturday night and wondered about several blocks of Scottsdale. Mostly along Main Street. Here are several of my quiet views of Old Town Scottsdale on Saturday, October 1st. It [...]
