Nestled in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, the Desert Ridge community (area code 85050) continues to be in high demand. Here, homebuyers will find a perfect blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. I thought it would be a great time to share a market update for those considering buying or selling Desert Ridge real estate property. We’re seeing important updates for residents living in the Aviano and Fireside neighborhoods.

Aviano and Fireside Neighborhood Statistics

First, let’s kick things off with some numbers. In Aviano and Fireside, the real estate scene has everyone on their toes. According to the latest stats from the Cromford Report, Aviano has seen a steady tick in home prices over the past few months. Aviano holds a median sales price of $856,250 as of April 2024 (a slight decrease of 3.2% from the prior year). Meanwhile, Fireside is showing signs of steady growth. It boasts a healthy market with a median sales price of $933,498 as of April 2024 (an increase of 6.2% year-over-year).

If you’re currently eyeing a property in these areas, it’s good to know that inventory levels are relatively low. As of now, only 19 homes are available in Fireside and 22 homes in Aviano. In all of Desert Ridge proper (85050), only 190 homes are available. Competition is fierce, especially for those prime properties that tick all the boxes.

Coming Soon in Desert Ridge

Desert Ridge as a whole continues to forge ahead with its exciting expansion plans. We’re seeing everything from new retail spaces to upscale dining options. Our community is evolving into a vibrant hub that caters to residents’ every need.

One of the most exciting developments is the expansion of Desert Ridge Marketplace. Residents can look forward to even more entertainment options right in our backyard. Fresh retail concepts and trendy eateries are slated to open this summer. Additionally, Desert Ridge will see beautiful parks, green spaces and enhanced water features. As a result, the expansion aims to elevate Desert Ridge as a vibrant and inclusive community for all.

The Big Picture

So, what does all this mean for you, the homeowner? Well, put simply, increased demand coupled with limited supply drives property values up. So, if you’re thinking about selling, now might just be the perfect time to cash in on the Desert Ridge boom.

On the flip side, if you’re in the market to buy, don’t let the competition scare you off. With a bit of patience and the right real estate agent by your side, you can snag your dream home in no time.

In conclusion, the real estate market in Desert Ridge, particularly in the Aviano and Fireside neighborhoods, continues to reflect steady growth and demand. Whether you’re a seasoned homeowner or a first-time buyer, staying informed is key. Make savvy decisions in today’s dynamic landscape by staying up to date. Until next time, have a wonderful summer!

If you’re looking to buy or sell in the Desert Ridge area, I’d love to assist. As an Aviano at Desert Ridge resident for 10+ years, I’m passionate about sharing the many benefits of living in this beautiful area of North Phoenix. Feel free to contact me at 602-900-1331. Or, fill out your information on the contact us page, and we’ll happily assist you. To stay updated on the latest real estate news, blogs, and tips, follow us on FaceBook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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INGREDIENTS:

1 pack of ground Jimmy Dean’s Sausage (can substitute turkey sausage too)
1 pack of Jimmy Dean’s Hot sausage- (we sub turkey here too if I can find it hot)
2 packages of cream cheese
½ tsp. garlic salt
2 8oz packages of crescent rolls

INSTRUCTIONS:

Lay out the squares of the crescent rolls on parchment paper. Brown both packages of sausage together. Once browned, drain the grease. Then add in both packages of cream cheese. I add a little pinch of garlic salt as well. Once everything has melted together, take a spoon full and put it in the middle of each of the crescent roll squares. Then roll up each one to make a normal crescent roll with this in the middle. Repeat. Bake according to the instructions on the crescent roll packaging. Let cool, serve and enjoy!

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Happy Holidays from The Kimberly Lowe Group! If you are looking to buy or sell your home as we head into 2024, be sure to contact my team at 602.900.1331.

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What is life like in one of Scottsdale’s most premier gated communities? The pinnacle of luxury living awaits you at the upscale, gated golf community of Gainey Ranch!

Living in Gainey Ranch gives you access to top-notch amenities that enhance your living experience. Homeownership allows access to the exclusive Gainey Ranch Estate Club featuring:

• A state-of-the-art fitness facility
• Tennis and basketball courts
• A sparkling pool and relaxing spa
• Pristine golf course

In addition to the many amenities found within the Gainey Ranch Estate Club, residents enjoy a beautifully landscaped community with an on-site management team dedicated to maintaining the grounds. Residents can explore:

• The award-winning Gainey Ranch Golf Course
• TONS of retail stores, boutique shops, and fabulous restaurants.

For more information on Gainey Ranch, visit gaineyranchca.com.

If this sounds like the community for you, and you’d like to take a look at any of our current Gainey Ranch listings, please contact Kim Lowe at 602.900.1331.

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These Five Expert Tips Will Help You Create Immediate Value
By Kim Lowe, your Certified Luxury Marketing Specialist

If you’re getting ready to list your home for sale as we head into the final stretch of 2023, there are a few crucial steps we recommend taking. Here are our top five tips that will ensure you make a great impression with potential buyers and sell your home even faster:

Stage Your Space:

The National Association of Realtors have stated that “staging has proven to increase the value of your home by 20%”. While you can prep your home to be spacious and welcoming yourself, we recommend hiring a professional stager to take the stress off of you during an already busy time. We suggest “taking the home out of the house” and going for a style more reminiscent of a model home. Your space will appeal to a larger variety of buyers, and truly help potential buyers visualize themselves living there.

Consistency is Key:

Being consistent creates unmatched excitement for the buyer. In turn, they ask the right questions, and ultimately, end up writing a top dollar offer on your home. We like to focus on decluttering, deep cleaning, interior painting, and assessing the type of lighting throughout the home. Creating a consistent look and feel, that flows from room to room, displays pride of ownership of your home. When done right, this detail can resonate with your potential buyers and help bring those desired offers to fruition.

Up Your Curb Appeal Game:

It’s true what they say about first impressions. the exterior of your home is the very first chance you have to make a lasting impression on a potential buyer. Clearing out any overgrown weeds and shrubs, mowing the lawn, raking the rocks, removing debris, and even some fresh flowers, can make all the difference when it comes to the sale of your home. This is when you also make sure any landscape and pool lighting is working properly, for the best representation of what your property has to offer.

Hire Professional Photographers and Videographers:

High-quality photos and video are essential, and can absolutely mean the difference between a quick sale or spending more days on the market. So, hiring a professional photographer/videographer to capture your home looking its best will help your home stand out among the noise of the MLS (multiple listing service).

Don’t get Overwhelmed by the home-selling process:

Living in a home and selling a home are two vastly different things. While it may not feel practical or convenient, it is necessary – and absolutely short-lived – to help sell your home for top dollar in a reasonable timeframe. By considering these comprehensive listing steps, a successful sale is sure to follow.

Interested in buying or selling your Phoenix home in Fall or Winter? Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our expert real estate team at 602-900-1331. We’ll be happy to assist you.  For more expert tips, tricks, and insights, be sure to follow us on our Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages.

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It’s that time of year again. Kids are out of school; summer temperatures are rising and finding fun and exciting activities for everyone in the family seems to be a regular topic at the dinner table.

As a long-time Desert Ridge/North Phoenix resident, I’ve spent my fair share of time pouring over summer catalogs, reading popular Mom blogs and scouring the internet and social media to find ways to keep my family entertained during these warm summer months.

Whether you’re new to the area or just looking for ideas, here’s my personal list of tried-and-true favorites:

Summer Day Passes to Resorts.

This is always a winner and great for kids of all ages – myself and husband included. Some top-rated resorts in the Valley offer passes starting as low as $55 or you can splurge and rent a daybed or cabana that seats up to 6 and includes complimentary Wi-Fi, self-parking and more. Some of our top picks include (JW Marriott Desert Ridge, The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and Hyatt at Gainey Ranch).

Water Parks and Splash Pads.

If your kids love the water like mine, Phoenix has great water parks, like Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix, where you can enjoy thrilling water slides, lazy rivers, and wave pools. For a more relaxed experience, Phoenix offers numerous splash pads around the Valley – perfect for younger children. Popular spots include Scottsdale Quarter, CityScape, Luci’s at The Orchard or Desert Ridge Marketplace.

Rent a Boat or Go Tubing.

A family favorite in my house is to rent a boat for the day and go tubing at Lake Pleasant. Be sure to check out Paqua Park, Hurricane Harbor and their amazing H2-WHOA floating water slides! They do not disappoint. Other great options include Bartlett Lake and tubing or kayaking down the Verde River.

Local Indoor Experiences –

While a day in the sun or splashing around in the water is always a good time, there are several indoor activities that are equally as entertaining.

Butterfly Wonderland, OdySea Aquarium, KTR, Octane Raceway, iFLY Indoor Skydiving and Sky Zone are all great activities to fill time and keep your kids active. The newest hot spot is Mavrix. If you haven’t had a chance to check them out, they offer bowling, VR, laser tag, arcades, great food and a bar. Local tip: For KTR and Sky Zone, be sure to watch for specials where they offer unlimited time for $75 for the season. For movie lovers, Harkins offers tickets as low as $3 – the perfect time to catch up on all the big summer blockbusters.

In addition to all of the above ideas, we’ve come up with a Summer Bucket List full of amazing, thrilling activities to also include in your summer 2023 plans!

From all of us here at The Kimberly Lowe Group, we hope you have the best Summer!

If you’re looking to fulfill all of your real estate goals, you’ve come to the right place. At The Kimberly Lowe Group our top priority is to provide first class service by going above and beyond for every client. So let us help you! Whether you’re looking to buy, hoping to sell, or just want more information about Arizona, email or call us at 602-900-1331 today. Don’t forget to follow us (@thekimberlylowegroup) on Instagram and Facebook for information on luxury homes for sale all over the Valley! And check back to our blog for even more insights into your community, real estate tips, buying and selling tricks, and so much more.

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As you know, your home is your most valuable asset and we are here to help provide you with access to tips, tools and information that will help you maximize your home’s wealth and equity … all at your fingertips!

Grow Your Net Worth With Homebot

Homebot is a free tool that we personally use to manage our own home’s value. There are no strings attached. It’s simply a tool we love that can help you track the value of your home, plan for the future or work towards your personal real estate goals. And we’d love to share it with you!

What is Homebot?

Whether you’re curious about the current value of your home or interested in potentially refinancing when rates start to go down, Homebot can help you make the right moves to maximize your most valuable asset.

3 Key Features We Love About Homebot

• Tracks Your Home Wealth: Keeps an eye on your home’s value, loans, equity, and market trends.
• Saves You More Money: See the power of extra principal payments or refinancing at the right time.
• Build Your Wealth Faster: Know exactly when to buy, sell, rent, or remodel to maximize your most important investment.

To take advantage of this free tool for your home, feel free to click the link below to sign up. It’s super fast and easy.
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Still have questions or would like a more in depth analysis on the current value of your home, contact me today at 602-900-1331 and I’ll be happy to walk you through it.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram or Facebook for more tips and the latest updates on the market in your area.

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Started by a group of investors who wanted a new way to enjoy vacations without the hassles of fully owning a second home, renting out vacation homes, or staying in hotels, Sonhaus allows its customers to purchase fractional ownership of luxury homes.

Partial ownership not only eliminates many of the hassles of second home ownership but also opens the door to other opportunities. These could include selling or renting to other Sonhaus homeowners through the Sonhaus App.

With fractional ownership, you will never have to worry about upkeep, maintenance, or local bill management. Sonhaus manages everything for you. These exceptional homes set standards of sustainability, leaving a low carbon footprint and using renewable energy wherever possible. They’re lavishly decorated with Restoration Hardware furnishings; and even equipped with a home office and gym, and 24/7 support Sonhaus makes ownership a breeze.

In recent years, fractional ownership has been on the rise; and this partnership brings great opportunities for individuals wanting to reside in some of the world’s most sought-after destinations. Currently, Sonhaus has over 150 properties. These are in locations such as Marabella, Mykonos, Ibiza, Mallorca, and Algarve to name a few!

Interested in learning more, or purchasing your slice of paradise? Give us a call today at 602-900-1331 or visit our website at thekimberylowegroup.com

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