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 [...]
Business & Employment
Barry Broome, president and chief executive officer of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, was quoted in an article Phoenix Rising Like, Well, a Phoenix in the Wall Street Journal a couple days ago, where he reported that Amazon had signed a major lease for 1.2 million square feet of industrial space. Plus, more good news: [...]
New information from Green Building Department at the City of Scottsdale: Citizens owning a residence or small business south of Indian Bend Road in Scottsdale will have an opportunity to get a free energy audit. Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, $230,000 has been allocated to Scottsdale for the Community Energy Audit program. [...]
Echo Coffee opened a little over a month ago, and fills a much-needed niche in South Scottsdale. Locals were some of the first through the door, and they congratulated, and thanked, owner Steve Belt, for opening an independent coffee shop in their neighborhood. From its Grand Opening press release: SCOTTSDALE, AZ (05.04.10)- Offering a fresh [...]
photo credit: Gangplank HQ We are getting to the time of year, where gift giving can become a big thing, when it’s often the act of opening one’s heart that gives the biggest sense of satisfaction. Sharing your time and expertise is a gift that just keeps on giving. The City of Scottsdale social services [...]
Want to know what several of the local real estate experts have to say about our current market? Today’s article at AZCentral.com, 3 experts sift through rubble of Valley market for signs of life, gives some insights, and shows that there’s not any one clear answer. I think it’s worth the time to read, whether you are considering [...]
Interesting choice of title for article in the Arizona Republic for the just released census updates: Valley population gains moderating Last year, Maricopa County (home to Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, and most of the metropolitan Phoenix area) was the fastest growing county in the U.S. based on number of residents added, according to a just released [...]
