As your local North Phoenix/Scottsdale luxury real estate agent, and Desert Ridge resident, High Street at Desert Ridge happens to be one of my favorite spots for shopping and dining. Whether it’s finding the perfect accessories to help stage homes with, gifts for clients, or unwinding after a successful deal, here are some of my favorite spots on High Street:

THELIFESTYLEDCO

Step into a world of chic décor and stylish furnishings at THELIFESTYLEDCO. Their curated collection of home goods and accessories makes it a go-to place for interior design inspiration. From trendy accents to timeless pieces, this store is a must-visit for anyone looking to elevate their living spaces.

42Saint

For fashion-forward finds, 42Saint is a gem. This boutique offers a carefully curated selection of clothing, accessories, and gifts that reflect the latest trends with a touch of elegance. Whether you’re shopping for a special occasion or simply updating your wardrobe, 42Saint has something for every style enthusiast.

Humble Bistro

When it’s time to indulge in culinary delights, Humble Bistro never disappoints. With a menu that celebrates locally sourced ingredients and creative twists on classic dishes, this restaurant offers a dining experience that’s both comforting and innovative. From brunch favorites to gourmet dinners, Humble Bistro is a culinary destination worth savoring.

The Boozy

For a lively atmosphere and inventive cocktails, The Boozy is the place to be. Their brunch menu features signature drinks that add a playful spin to traditional breakfast fare. Whether you’re craving a mimosa with a twist or a creative Bloody Mary, The Boozy delivers a delightful start to your day.

Modern Margarita

End your day on a high note at Modern Margarita. This upscale bar specializes in handcrafted margaritas that are as refreshing as they are flavorful. With a stylish ambiance and a menu of Mexican-inspired bites, Modern Margarita offers the perfect setting for unwinding with friends or colleagues.

High Street at Desert Ridge is more than just a shopping and dining destination—it’s a vibrant community where every visit brings new discoveries and experiences. Whether you’re exploring the latest home trends, indulging in culinary delights, or raising a toast to success, High Street has something to offer for everyone’s taste and style.

If you are interested in learning more about The Kimberly Lowe Group‘s favorite things to do in North Scottsdale and Phoenix, or would like our help on your next real estate transaction, give us a call today at 602.900.1331. For more information on our latest listings, real estate tips, community lifestyle information, and Arizona market updates be sure to follow us on our Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages.

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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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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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If we take a look at the total number of Valley wide closings for May, there were 9,057. This includes all dwelling types and represents a decrease of 466 closings from the previous month. So, while more inventory is hitting the market each day, the rise in interest rates is slowing down the demand from buyers. But what does this mean exactly? There are actually positives to this current rate of supply and demand. Let us explain.

Prices are remaining steady. While pricing adjustments are being made, closing homes are beginning to show similar purchase prices to the homes that have closed over the previous few months. That means that these pricing adjustments are being made to homes that came on the market above market rate. So, homes that are priced well and accurately for their condition are going to sell quickly. This also has a ton to do with the location of these homes as well.

Buyers are no longer having to sign away their contingencies and are now able to complete full inspections. This is because buyers have more options in our current market. Buying power might be decreased due to higher interest rates, but buyers are taking back their available options and doing what is best for their situation.

What does this all mean? If the market continues to follow the trajectory we’re currently seeing, we can expect to see a more balanced, “normal” market by the time we reach the month of September 2022.

Stay tuned!

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As one of the most trusted real estate teams in Arizona, The Kimberly Lowe Group takes pride in our passion and dedication to making our clients our number one priority, always. Whether you’re looking for a new home, hoping to sell yours, or just want some more information about the markets we specialize in, we’re here to help. Email or call Kim Lowe at 480-363-1622 and remember to follow us (@thekimberlylowegroup) on Instagram and Facebook for information on luxury homes for sale all over the Valley! Check back to our blog for even more market updates, insights, tricks, tips, and more.

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We’re so honored to be included in a roundup of Women to Watch in May’s So Scottsdale Magazine alongside some of the best of the best in the Valley.

Here at The Kimberly Lowe Group, Shannon and I make it our mission to ensure that our clients get our full attention and service – because they truly are our number one priority. And we believe in placing the needs and interests of our clients before our own.

Shannon said it perfectly: “Our clients know that they come first and that we are mildly obsessive about maximizing their overall experience and helping them see the value we bring.”

And we’re just beginning…

Are you looking to buy or sell your home? Let’s chat, our team is here to help! Email or call Kim Lowe at 602-300-1331 to speak with our team today. Follow us (@thekimberlylowegroup) on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the know on luxury Arizona homes for sale all over the Valley; and head to our blog for more tips, tricks, insights, market updates, community information, and so much more!

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39011 N 110th Place, Scottsdale

3 bedroom | 3.5 bathrooms | 4303 Sq. Ft. | Sold at $2.2 Million

The Details:

Resting on an acre lot, this immaculate, rustic Southwest estate is nestled atop a stunning Scottsdale hillside. And the private enclave boasts breathtaking, panoramic mountain and city light views. From the moment you enter the spacious home, you are greeted by a bright, open floor plan, soaring ceilings with custom, skip-peeled viga beams, and smart home with Savant & Luton systems. Retractable sliding glass doors let in the unbeatable Arizona sunlight and provide the highly sought-after indoor/outdoor lifestyle that is so deserved!
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Other notable features of the property include a marvelous floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace in the main living area, custom 8-foot doors throughout, a spacious office, and a large gourmet kitchen featuring slab granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a separate dining nook.
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All bedrooms feature en-suite baths, and a large den/exercise room can even be converted into a 4th bedroom if desired. The wow-worthy backyard will be an entertaining dream space with an expansive covered stone patio, a built in BBQ, a sparkling pool, a hot tub to relax, and a rooftop deck to enjoy those sweeping sunset views that we will never get enough of.

Not to mention, lush mature landscaping envelops the home and a garage that can accommodate up to 5 cars and a work area provides even more space.

We were honored to be able to help our sellers with this listing. Congratulations to the buyers, as well. It was such a gorgeous property to get to explore and we can’t wait to see what’s next.

The Kimberly Lowe Group takes pride in our dedication and drive at making our clients our number one priority. That’s why we are recognized as one of the most trusted real estate teams in Arizona. Whether you’re interested in buying a home, selling yours, or just learning more information about the markets we specialize in – feel free to contact us today by emailing or calling Kim Lowe at 480-363-1622. Remember to also follow us (@thekimberlylowegroup) on Instagram and Facebook and check back to our blog for even more market updates, insights, tricks, tips, and more.

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The holiday season is finally upon us! If you’re looking at selling your Phoenix home during this time, there are several benefits. The first benefit is that typically the people coming to preview your home are serious buyers. You won’t have as many extras, or people just looking without being committed to making the move. On top of your normal staging and preparation, there are a few things you can do to help give your home a boost during the holidays to help during the process. Here are 5 tips for selling your Phoenix home during the holidays.

Take pictures before you decorate with holiday décor

Nothing can set your listing apart quite like a good set of photos, especially if they are timely and fit for the season your audience is shopping in. We suggest donning your home with some festive decor fit for the holidays, no matter what occasions you celebrate! Whether you set up a decorated Christmas tree or let them get a peek at what their Thanksgiving dinner spread could look like, it can help give your clients an accurate taste of their potential new place.

Place ads to maximize your online exposure

For many social media platforms, it is a pay to play game. To ensure you are seen by both your audience and potential buyers, and not lost in the feed, placing ads is a must. And because the holidays are busy and planners fill quickly, make sure you have ads begin running ahead of time, and keep them up with enough time for your audience to add you to their upcoming calendar.

If you have to list your home during the Holidays, maximize the market before mid-December

Like we mentioned before, the holiday season can become busy fairly fast and people already have plans in place for the months ahead. That’s why we advocate for listing your property at least two weeks before Thanksgiving to ensure you get the most out of the market before the second half of December arrives. This allows you to get ahead of the holiday fluff and get seen by those you’re seeking!

Have a strategy in place to limit showings on actual holidays

While as many viewings as possible is definitely the goal, the saying “quality over quantity” rings true here – especially for viewings on the day of the holidays themselves. Because both you and your client likely have other engagements, it’s important to make sure you limit listings to a feasible number and have a plan in place to keep showings short and sweet without sacrificing any details.

Be ‘Show Ready’ even if it is the day after Christmas

The time in between Christmas and New Year can be a particularly busy time. In our industry, it’s no secret that it can be down to the last second that a new appointment arises. So, being prepared for whatever comes your way is your best course of action. This could be as simple as making sure you have your showing outfit ready and your talking points prepped ahead of time. This will ensure your showing goes smoothly and quickly.
Flexibility is important during this time.

While changes in plans aren’t always easy to maneuver around, flexibility is key – especially during the holiday season. These adjustments are likely to happen a lot more frequently because people will be looking at this time. Be prepared for last minute viewing requests, appointment time changes and cancellations. However, like we talked about earlier, these buyers are likely to be much more serious about making a purchase. So, the more flexible you are, the better things may go! Before you know it, the new year will be here and you’ll have these clients living in and loving their new abode.

Are you looking to list your home this holiday season? We want to help you. Email or call Kim Lowe at 480-363-1622. Make sure to follow us (@thekimberlylowegroup) on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on luxury Phoenix, Arizona homes for sale all over the Valley! And stay tuned to our blog for even more tips and tricks.

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WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are currently seeking an Arizona-based licensed real estate agent to work as our Executive Assistant to a successful and rapidly growing real estate team in an innovative and expanding real estate brokerage located in Phoenix, AZ.

All duties associated with this position are designed to create a phenomenal client experience, efficiency for the team and enable further business growth. Duties include but are not limited to real-time email monitoring and management, phone and text monitoring and management, database management, transaction task management, calendar management, duties related to real estate buyers and listings. Job duties will take place both in and out of the office and will have a client-facing component.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Manage team lead’s email inbox
• Manage team and team lead inbound and outbound telephone and text message traffic
• Act as a conduit for communication from all aspects of the operations: vendors, marketing, clients, transaction management, field reps
• Managing tasks within Buyer and Seller checklists to ensure a precise and consistent experience for all clients
• Manage agent and team member calendars, including setting and confirming appointments
• Engage and act as gatekeeper for inbound organic and paid leads
• Act as gatekeeper for inbound sales calls
• Set showing appointments and showing routes for buyers
• Add and remove lockboxes as needed
• Meet vendors at client properties as needed
• Follow up with agents who have shown our listings and provide showing feedback form to team lead
• Manage timelines for implementation of marketing plan
• Purchase gifts and “pop by” materials for clients
• Create systematized processes and procedures
• Manage team CRM and build workflows within the CRM
• Manage workflow between team and transaction management team
• Manage database contacts
• Execute daily task sheet for team lead
• Coordinate buyer inspections
• Run team and team lead errands
• Collaborate on team events and marketing ideas
• Track all client activity via CRM
• Provide daily/weekly checklists and reporting to team lead
• Establish and maintain profound relationship with clients
• Meet photographer/videographer at listings
• Open listings and prepare homes for buyer visits
• Add/remove lockboxes and sign riders from listings
• Craft listing language for listings

Requirements:

• Must be client centric with a positive, uplifting attitude
• Licensed real estate agent in the State of Arizona
• Must be technologically savvy
• Must be proficient in Google Docs and MS Office as well as Google Drive and Gmail
• General knowledge of social media platforms
• Demonstrate high levels of organization
• Task oriented
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize tasks and duties
• Effective multitasking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Must be able to problem solve on the fly
• Must be able to smile through adversity

*Applicants will be required to currently have an active Arizona Real Estate License (or obtain one prior to hire at their expense).

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates, please submit a copy of your resume to kimberly.lowe@theagencyre.com. We look forward to speaking with you!

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