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Arizona HomeownerMay | June 2014

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The Luxury Real Estate Market is Outperforming the Regular MarketIn all but one neighborhood shown below, the Average Sold Price has increased from last year - some drastically!

Interested in a private one-on-one meeting to understand our current real estate market even more? Let us treat you to lunch and we’ll update you on today’s market, current home values, and what to expect for the remainder of 2014. Contact us to schedule our lunch - we look forward to hearing from you!

Since 2006, Lisa Lucky has been among the top 1% of all 900+ Russ Lyon | Sotheby’s agentsLisa was selected as one of the “Top 10 Women in Residential Real Estate”, published by The Arizona Republic, in 2012 and 2013Lisa was recognized at one of the “Top 250 agents in the US”, based on Sales Volume, by The Wall Street JournalRecognized by Homes and Land Magazine as among the “Top 10 Listing Agents in Arizona”Top Real Estate Agents - Book of Lists - Phoenix Business Journal 2012 and 2013The Luckys have sold over $22 million in real estate sales in the first quarter of 2014 - experience that speaks volumes.

Lisa, Matt and Laura Lucky are full-time real estate professionals focusing on the numerous high-end communities nestled in and around North Scottsdale. As consummate professionals, The Luckys are consistently recognized as paramount among their peers, and within the real estate industry.

Boulders 7 6 $227 $312 $659,643 $985,833 94.4 100.1 Sincuidados 8 5 $193 $242 $798,938 $864,990 96.1 95.1 Whisper Rock 2 2 $290 $334 $1,270,000 $1,371,000 87.9 90.8 DC Ranch - Country Club 10 5 $283 $312 $1,240,430 $1,211,800 92.8 99.5 DC Ranch - Desert Camp 14 8 $242 $278 $551,657 $740,125 96.5 97.3 Silverleaf 9 5 $349 $544 $1,669,889 $4,522,000 94.2 96.1 Desert Mountain 24 27 $328 $335 $1,583,521 $1,604,463 92.7 93.5 Grayhawk 64 49 $196 $208 $480,986 $529,045 97.0 97.5 Desert Highlands 12 3 $223 $290 $866,667 $1,788,000 96.6 95.3 Estancia 5 5 $351 $453 $1,883,800 $3,409,000 83.8 95.6 Troon North 41 33 $200 $233 $642,809 $806,758 96.3 96.4 Troon Village 33 19 $227 $222 $768,512 $790,316 96.9 94.5

Neighborhood Number Sold Price/Sq. Ft. Avg. Sold Price % Of Asking Price1st Quarter Results 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014

Source: MLS. Data represents sales from 1/1/13-3/31/13 vs. 1/1/14-3/31/14, Single-Family Residences. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Event CalendarMay | June 2014

Rock-N Glow 5KWestgate Entertainment District | May 18872.216.4569 | RocknGlow5k.comRock-N-Glow 5K fun run/walk is energized by continuous bursts of music along the course with participants covered in glow-in-the-dark swag. Come light the night for a great cause. Add your own creative glow by dressing up in costumes that rock and glow!

Carnival of Illusion: An Evening of Old-World MagicArizona Biltmore Resort | May 24480.359.7469 | CarnivalOfIllusion.comStep right up and get ready to laugh, have fun, and celebrate a magical night out with Carnival of Illusion! This top-rated attraction is “Revitalizing Magic” by blending their international travel theme with all the charms of a Vaudeville-inspired roadshow. Carnival of Illusion is a night of magic, mystery and oooh la la!

Les MisérablesPhoenix Theatre | Now through May 25602.254.2151 | PhoenixTheatre.comLes Misérables has thrilled audiences all over the world; now, the timeless classic returns for Phoenix Theatre’s 93rd season. Experiencing this musical on stage will touch your heart and soul in a way no film can. The tale of Jean Valjean’s unjust imprisonment and quest for redemption is set against the highly volatile political backdrop of a revolutionary period in France. The stunning score features beautiful orchestrations and instantly recognizable melodies including On My Own, Bring Him Home and I Dreamed a Dream. This sweeping epic of love, loss, rebellion and rebirth is delivered with heartbreaking poignancy. At Phoenix Theatre, you’ll be closer to the barricade than ever before!

The 99th Annual Southwestern Amateur Cochise Course at the Desert Mountain Club | June 4-7480.595.4090 | SWGA.netAs the highest-ranked amateur golf tournament in the Southwest, the championship attracts the world’s best amateur golfers. This 7,019-yard course which Jack Nicklaus has called “one of the most picturesque golf courses in the world” will provide the players with a true test of their skills. With origins dating back as early as 1908, the tournament was formally organized into a regional competition in 1915. Since then the championship has grown to many more players and a stepping stone for many great future PGA Tour stars.

Hollywood CostumePhoenix Art Museum | Now through July 6602.257.1222 | PHXArt.orgA ground breaking exhibition that celebrates and explores costume design as a key component of cinema storytelling. Arriving in Phoenix from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, this major multimedia exhibition explores the essentials of costume design and illuminates the costume designer’s creative process, bringing together more than 100 of the world’s most iconic costumes from a century of filmmaking.

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With Father’s Day just around the corner, many are wondering what to get the men in our lives. Whether he’s a dad or not, why not forego the usual tie and give your favorite fella the ultimate guy gift: A man-cave, of course! Find the perfect room in your home, designate it “boys only” (as if!), and start design-dreaming with some of these fun ideas to make the most of his special space. Root for the home team! When designing a man-cave, sports themes often rule, complete with plenty of sports memorabilia from his favorite teams. After all, there’s no better place for his baseball jersey, hat, and bat collection than on display in his very own digs. For a clean, polished look, have special jerseys, signed photos and balls, and other valuable souvenirs framed and hung on walls or displayed on shelving. Get plenty of extra-big seating for game watching and the friends who will invariably be hanging at your house. And screen it up, if you can! Think one big screen in the center with smaller ones framing it so his buds can catch all the action, at all the games, all at once. Great design idea: A bar behind the sofa providing extra spots for drinks, apps, and quick pull-up seating. If movie viewing is more the main attraction, think big when it comes to the screen. Real big. Theater seating is also nice, but a super comfy sectional roomy enough for a handful of buddies will suffice in most settings. And don’t forget an impressive bar area complete with beer and sparkling beverages on tap. Cup holders in those chairs anyone? If autos are his obsession, why not turn the garage into the coolest car space around? Vintage cars make a perfect display in one bay of an ultra-luxe garage, with seating and a mini-lounge area in another. Whether he actually spends time here working on his cars or just likes hanging out there to escape the heat, this is one room in the house that can often be overlooked. The

garage man-cave may also be the perfect spot for a pool table, air hockey, darts, or other fun games your guy likes to play. For golfers, it’s also a great location for a putting green or golf simulation machine, allowing him to perfect his swing right in the comfort of his home. Oh, and the final touch to any man-cave zone? A urinal, of course.

Palm & Pantry Date ShakeINGREDIENTS:3/4 c Medjool Dates (cubed, pitted)1 1/4 c milk1 pint vanilla ice cream

DIRECTIONS:Put dates and ½ cup of milk in a blender on high speed. Blend until smooth. Add remaining milk and ice cream. Blend at low speed until mixed. Serve immediately. Serves 3 to 4.

FUN DATE FACT:Our Arizona Medjool Dates are hand-sorted as they’re packed to ensure top quality in every bite! Chopped and pitted Medjool Dates can be used as a sugar alternative in baking. Dates contain potassium, iron and niacin, with some protein and fiber. Very low in sodium and fat, Medjool Dates are nature’s perfect treat!

The Arizona Biltmore2400 East Missouri Avenue, Phoenix, AZ THE COOL FACTOR: Can you say paradise? This grand dame of Arizona hotels boasts the Paradise Pool, three pools in one with a 92-foot-long water slide. (There are eight pools in total.) You’ll also love the swim-up bar and private cabanas. And how about “Splash Cinema” nights when guests can watch outdoor movies while floating in the pool in an inner tube! ADULT BONUS: The Catalina Pool built in 1930 gleams with colorful tiles imported from California’s Catalina Island. It’s said to be Marilyn Monroe’s favorite pool at the hotel.

Arizona Grand Resort & Spa8000 South Arizona Grand Parkway, Phoenix, AZ THE COOL FACTOR: Got family? This is the stay-cation for you! This resort is home to the 7-acre Oasis Water Park, which features a huge wave pool, river tubing, and three 8-story-high water slides. ADULT BONUS: Guests can reserve their own private Oasis Water Park Cabana, complete with their own cabana attendant. Awe-some! Other attractions include “Dive-In” Movies and sunset views from the Oasis Bar & Grill.

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess7575 East Princess Drive, Scottsdale, AZ THE COOL FACTOR: The Princess boasts five swimming pools, including the Sonoran Splash, which includes two 200-foot waterslides.ADULT BONUS: The rooftop adults-only pool with private cabanas, and The Well & Being at Willow Stream Spa offers the usual spa offerings as well as aerial hammock yoga and customized aromatherapy massage.

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa5350 East Marriott Drive, Phoenix, AZ THE COOL FACTOR: Four acres of swimming pools, the Lazy River with a Serpentine Waterslide, whirlpools, and poolside dining.ADULT BONUS: Revive Spa, nestled in the soothing Sonoran Desert, offers its own sanctuary lap pool lined with towering palm trees and private cabanas.

The Phoenician 6000 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ THE COOL FACTOR: Nine refreshing pools, a 165-foot waterslide, a children’s wading pool, poolside dining, and private cabanas (with ceiling fans and computer hookups). ADULT BONUS: Surge Splash Pad, an interactive spray ground set that entertains children while adults can relax in the nearby Centre for Well-Being Spa.

Want to beat the heat but can’t swing getting out of town right now? Don’t sweat it...the Valley is home to some of the most luxurious resorts and hotels with the best amenities on the planet. And at

these hot spots, staying cool is serious business. Check out these local favorites...and then check in for some cool summer fun.