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If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing. Produced by Desert Lifestyle Publishing • 480.460.0996 • www.DesertLifestyle.net ISSN-1939-9650
Renée Merritt is a luxury real estate professional specializing in high-end properties throughout the East Valley,
primarily in the Circle G Ranch enclaves. She personally oversees every aspect of the transactions and strives in giving her clients 110% of her efforts, resulting in impeccable follow up, professional
negotiation skills and the ability to successfully and smoothly help every
one of her clients get to the closing table with the best experience possible.
She is passsionate about real estate, and as a result, that passion has been
a leading factor in her success as a trusted real estate advisor.
If you’re considering selling, contact Renée today for a market
valuation of your property & learn about the Power of Previews & her successful
strategies for your home’s sale.
Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Properties on this list have been listed/sold by various participants in the MLS.
Valley Real EstateWhat Does 2013 Have in Store?
Signature Cuisine from a Venerable Valley FavoriteLON’s at The Hermosa’s Pork Tenderloin
Circle G RanchReal Estate Report
Circle G RanchJanuary | February 2013
Ideas to Freshen Up Your Interior Design
Real Estate Activity in Circle G RanchADDRESS SQ. FT. / BED / BATH LIST PRICE SOLD PRICE LIST/SOLD PRICE COE PER SQ. FT.Currently for Sale1075 N Honeysuckle Ln 10,752 / 10 / 6 $2,100,000 $195.31 / Na
Real Estate Activity in Circle G RiggsADDRESS SQ. FT. / BED / BATH LIST PRICE SOLD PRICE LIST/SOLD PRICE COE PER SQ. FT.Currently for Sale2777 E Taurus Pl 4,100 / 6 / 4.5 $669,900 $163.39 / Na 2851 E Capricorn Pl 4,401 / 5 / 4.5 $720,000 $163.60 / Na 2413 E Elmwood Pl 3,900 / 4 / 4 $825,000 $211.54 / Na 5541 S Wilson Dr 3,962 / 5 / 4 $850,000 $214.54 / Na 2295 E Cloud Dr 4,712 / 4 / 6 $869,900 $184.61 / Na 2620 E Cherrywood Pl 4,588 / 5 / 3.5 $990,000 $215.78 / Na 2490 E Cedar Pl 5,631 / 5 / 4 $1,200,000 $213.11 / Na 2527 E Beechnut Ct 7,200 / 5 / 5.5 $1,995,000 $277.08 / Na
Sale Pending13316 E Stoney Vista Dr 4,000 / 3 / 3.5 $555,000 $138.75 / Na 2596 E Wood Pl 4,285 / 5 / 3.5 $760,000 $177.36 / Na 2456 E Libra Pl 4,302 / 5 / 5 $789,000 $183.40 / Na 2411 E Cedar 4,650 / 6 / 5.5 $859,900 $184.92 / Na
Recently Sold2731 E Capricorn Pl 3,648 / 4 / 3 $640,000 $610,000 $175.44 / $167.21 10/30/122417 E Libra Pl 4,007 / 5 / 3.75 $649,900 $620,000 $162.19 / $154.73 10/11/125780 S Riggs Ranch Rd 4,364 / 6 / 3.5 $644,900 $620,000 $147.78 / $142.07 12/03/122530 E Cedar Pl 7,900 / 5 / 5.5 $1,799,900 $1,799,900 $227.84 / $227.84 11/14/12
Real Estate Activity in Circle G HighlandsADDRESS SQ. FT. / BED / BATH LIST PRICE SOLD PRICE LIST/SOLD PRICE COE PER SQ. FT.Sale Pending310 S Banning Ct 4,206 / 4 / 3.5 $699,900 $166.41 / Na 2884 E Robin Ct 7,656 / 5 / 4.5 $825,000 $107.76 / Na
The Merritt Group
Luxury CollectionCircle G Ranch
Real Estate Specialists
Renée Merritt, SFRLuxury REALTOR®
Previews® Property Specialist
Direct: [email protected]
www.ReneeMerritt.com
A RARE GILBERT LANDMARK IN CIRCLE G RANCH
1075 N. Honeysuckle Lane10,752 Sq. Ft. | 10+ Bed | 6 Bath
$2,100,000
Makingahomeunique,special,andpersonallyintuitivearechallengeseveryhomeownerencounterswhetherthehomeis1,500squarefeetor15,000squarefeet.Often,ahomeneedsjustatouchofglamour,orspecialvisualinterests,totakeitfrom“nice”to“knock-out!” Nomatterthesizeofthehomeorspace,therewillalwaysbecommonissuestocontendwith.Forexample,howtobringinteresttothatspace?Whatwillmakeahomeorspacestandapartfromanotherone?Howshouldlargespacesbefashionedtofeelmoreintimate?Howcansmallerspacesfeellarger? Designingahomeorspaceproperlycanalsobequiteaninvestment.Ifandwhenahomeownerdecidestoselltheproperty,thehomeshouldstandalonefromtheotherchoicesonthemarket.Creatingfascinatingandcompellingdetailsisoptimum,inthatthoseremarkableelementsandappealingdesignchoiceshopefullywillremaininthememoriesofthosewhoareviewingyourhome. Inmanyinstances,atouchofdramaisagreatwaytocreateinterestingspaces.Thetrickthough,istounderstandexactlywhatthatmeansandhowtoachieveit.Forlargerspaces,thereisusuallyabitofastrongerchallenge,butproperlydesigningthespacewillcertainlyincludefocusingonatleastoneareaintheroomtoaddthattouchofdrama.Fireplaces,interestingart,importantpiecesoffurniture,beautifulviewsandconversationareaswillhelpdeterminethosefocalpoints. Theoppositewillbetruewhendesigningsmallerspaces.Inthiscasethechallengeisusuallytomakethespacefeellarger.Thebestwaytoachievethismaybetosimplify.Forasmallerspace,thismaybeachievedbydeterminingafocalpointintheroomandaddressingitwithsomethingthatwilldemandattentionwhensomeoneentersthespace. Whenincorporatingsomedrama,youmighttakeacuefromcurrentdesigntrends.Forcolor,the“newneutral”isdefinitelygray-notanicygray,butmoreofawarmgray.Thatgrayisbeingpairedwithallsortsofotherfashionablehuessuchasyellow,applegreen,andpurple.
Organicshapesversusgeometricorlinearlinesareon-trendnowandcanbeseeninfurnishings,fabricsandevenwalldécor.Wallpanelsinallsortsofmaterials,shapesandpatternsareawaytomakeabigimpact.CheckoutInterlockingRockpanelsbyModularArts.comforinspiration. AstatementheadboardintheMasterBedroomisanothersurewaytocreatedrama.Theseheadboardscanbeupholsteredinallsortsofgorgeousfabrics,craftedfromwoodorevenmadeoutofleather-upholsteredlargemosaicpieces. Often,theuseofinterestingtextureisallthat’snecessary.Asimplewallorothermundanearchitecturalelementcanbeabsolutelytransformedwiththeapplicationofmaterialssuchasstone,metal,tiles,crystals...theoptionsareaslimitlessasyourimagination! Now,getyourimaginationworkingonoverdriveandplantoputalittlepanacheinyourhome’sdesignaswell!
Debra May Himes, Principal of Debra May Himes Interior Design & Associates, LLC can be reached at 480.497.2699 and DMHDesign.com.
By Debra May Himes, ASID, LEED AP
PORK2wholeporktenderloins,trimmed,reservetrimmingssaltandblackpepper
ProcedureBrowntheporktenderloininahotpanandplaceina350degreeovenfor12minutes.Allowtorestoutsidetheovenforfiveminutesbeforeslicing.
SWEETPOTATOMASH2largesweetpotatoes,cutintosmallpieces11/8tsp.cinnamon1/4lb.butterpinchofsalt
ProcedureBoilandmashpotatoes.Mixinthecinnamonandbutter.
BABYGREENBEANS1/4lb.babygreenbeans,cleaned1Tbs.buttersaltandblackpepper
ProcedureInalargepotofrapidlyboilingsaltedwater,cookgreenbeansuntiltender.Strainandtosswithbutter,saltandpepper.
PRICKLYPEARBRAISEDREDCABBAGE1/2headchoppedredcabbage1/2cuppricklypearpuree1/2cupbalsamicvinegar1/2largeyellowonion,chopped1/4lb.apple-smokedbacon,choppedsmall2Tbs.canolaoil
ProcedureInalargepotwithacover,brownthebaconinthecanolaoil.Addonionsandcookuntiltranslucentonlowheat.Addcabbage,pricklypearpureeandbalsamicvinegar.Coverandcookonlowheatuntiltender.Thiswilltakeabout1to11/2hours.
PORTWINESAUCEreservedporkscraps4Tbs.choppedshallots2sprigsthyme1cuprubyredportwine2cupsvealstock
ProcedureInasmallsaucepot,brownporkscrapsonhighheat.Addtheshallotsandsautéuntiltranslucent.Addportandreduceitovermediumheatbyhalf.Addvealstockandheattoasimmer.Reducesauceuntilitlightlycoatsthebackofaspoon.
Aswelookbackupon2012andforwardto2013,weseethatthePhoenixhousingmarketiswellunderwaywithahealthy,managedrecovery.Infact,Phoenixcontinuestoleadthenationinitsrecoveryandweexpect2013toshowanevenbrighteroutlookthan2012. Westillhavealong-termsupplyshortageforresidentialhomes,althoughithaseasedconsiderablyatthebottomendofthemarketcomparedwiththespringoflastyear.Duetotheusualdipinhigher-endhomessalesvolumes,pricingtendstobealittleweakerduringthesummer.ThiswasstilltrueinSeptemberwhenpriceswereonlyslightlyhigherthaninAugust,JulyorJune.Howeverthecompari-sonwiththesummerof2011isstark.Averagepricepersq.ft.wasupover23%sinceSeptember2011andnowthatwearemovingintothecoolermonths,pricesareresumingtheiradvancewithgreaterspeed. Manycitieshaveseenverylargeincreasesinaveragepricingoverlastyear.Thishasencouragedmoresellerstoenterthemarketandweareseeingasignificantincreaseinsupplyinmostareas.InvestorpurchasesaredownfromthepeakinJulyandAugustandwillprobablydeclinefurther.Investors(asopposedtospeculators)tendtoreacttorisingpricesbyreducingtheirappetiteforadditionalhomes. Mosthomesbelow$250,000thatarepricedrealisticallyarestillattractingalargenumberofofferswithinashorttime,andofferswilloftenexceedtheaskingprice.Itisstillmuchquieterintheluxurymarketandactiveadultsectorbutpricesarefirminghereasweentertheseasonwhen
snowbirdsreturntotheValley. Withthecurrentstabilityinpricing,appraisalshavehadachancetocatchup,sorecentlyappraisalshavetendedtocomeclosertocurrentmarketvalue.Withrenewedpriceescalation,weexpectlowappraisalissueswillreemergeduringthefirstquarter. Thesituationfortheaveragehomebuyerremainsfairlydifficultdespiteextremelylowinterestratesandstill-cheappricesbyanyhistoricalstandard.Thisisbecausethenumberofhomesforsaleisstillwellbelownormalandwell-fundedinvestorsarestillhereinsufficientnumberstomakeveryseriouscompetitionwithmultipleall-cashofferswithfewstringsattached.Manyordinarybuyerscontinuetocomeawayemptyhandedaftersubmitting10ormoreoffers.
Investorsarefocusedprimarilyonthelowerpriceranges,wheretherentalreturnoninvestmentishighest.Sopriceshavecontinuedtomovehigherforhomesbelow$250,000.Aftermovingbackwardsforawhilein2012,theupper-endofthemarketisstartingtoshowrenewedsignsoflife. Nowthatcoolerweatherhasreturnedweanticipatestrongerpricingtobereportedalbeitonweakersalesvolumes.Inanormalmarket,risingpricestendtoreducedemandandsoinhibitsalesvolume.Wesawtheoppositebehaviorin2004and2005whenstrongpricegainsdrewinanincreasednumberofbuyersinafrenzyofspeculation.Today’smarketisrelativelywell-behaved.Investorsareriskingtheirownmoneyratherthanborrowedfunds,soriskisbeingmorecarefullymanaged. Webelievethat2013willcontinuetobeayearinwhichhomepricesriseanddemandremainsstrong.
Author and statistician Michael Orr is the Director of Real Estate Studies at ASU’s W.P. Carey School of Business, and Principal of The Cromford Report.
PFChang’sRock‘nRollMarathonSeriesPhoenix,ScottsdaleandTempe,January20thRunRockNRoll.comCelebratingits10thyearintheValley,thismarathonand1/2marathoneventhasabrand-newcoursefor2013andanewtwistfornon-runners:aBikeTour.Bicycleparticipantscanridethemarathoncourseinanon-timedevent.Kidscanparticipateintheone-milefunrunandtherearetonsofvolunteeringandpeople-watchingopportunitiestomakethiseventoneforeveryone!
ToscaSymphonyHall,January25th–27th602.266.7464|AZOpera.comOpulentsetsevokethepalacesandcathedralsof19thcenturyRomeinthisproductionofPuccini’sbelovedopera,whilesopranoJillGardnerlendsherrichvoiceandinsightfulperformancetotheroleofTosca.BaritoneGordonHawkins,aValleyresidentrenownedworldwide,providespowerhousevocalsasScarpia.SunginItalianwithEnglishsubtitles.
WasteManagementPhoenixOpenTPCScottsdale,January28th–February3rd602.870.0163|WMPhoenixOpen.comGolf,spectators,corporatesponsorships,localcelebrities,schmoozing,flirting,eating,drinking,sunshine,16thhole,charity,Bird’sNest…wait,wedidmentiongolf,right?Asyouknow,thePGA’smostpopularspectatoreventonceagaingracestheValley.Nomatterifyou’retrulyagolfaficionadoorsimplyliketobewheretheactionis,theannualPhoenixOpenisonegreatwaytospendaweekoraweekend.
WarHorseGammage,February5th–10th480.965.3434|ASUGammage.comYousawtheAcademy-Awardnominatedfilm,nowseethisbeautifultaleofcourage,loyaltyandfriendshipliveonstage.Thispowerfullymovingandimaginativedrama,filledwithstirringmusic,isashowofphenomenalinventivenessthatiscurrentlyplayingtopackedhousesinLondon,NewYorkandToronto.Atitsheartareastonishinglife-sizedpuppetsthatbringtolifebreathing,galloping,charginghorsesstrongenoughformentoride.
Corks&CactusDesertBotanicalGarden,February23rd–24th480.481.8188|DBG.orgWhowouldn’twanttospendagorgeousArizonaeveningsippinglibationsinatranquil,scenicsetting?Corks&Cactusblendsboutiquewines,gourmetconcessionsanddesertbeautyintoadelightfulevent.Enjoysamplingfrom40differentwineseachday,listeningtolivelocalentertainmentandfooditemsavailableforpurchasefromFabulousFoodFineCateringandEvents.
JANUARY|FEBRUARY2013
Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potato Mash, Prickly Pear Braised Red Cabbage and Port Wine Sauce
FeaturingLON’satTheHermosa602.955.7878|HermosaInn.com/lons
In Good Taste Event Calendar
ToPlateOnalargedinnerplatespreadsweetpotatomashinacircle.Nextplacecabbagerightinthemiddleofthemash.Sliceporkandplaceitaroundthecabbage.Addgreenbeansrightoverthetop.Saucelightlyandenjoy.
Serves: four
Makingahomeunique,special,andpersonallyintuitivearechallengeseveryhomeownerencounterswhetherthehomeis1,500squarefeetor15,000squarefeet.Often,ahomeneedsjustatouchofglamour,orspecialvisualinterests,totakeitfrom“nice”to“knock-out!” Nomatterthesizeofthehomeorspace,therewillalwaysbecommonissuestocontendwith.Forexample,howtobringinteresttothatspace?Whatwillmakeahomeorspacestandapartfromanotherone?Howshouldlargespacesbefashionedtofeelmoreintimate?Howcansmallerspacesfeellarger? Designingahomeorspaceproperlycanalsobequiteaninvestment.Ifandwhenahomeownerdecidestoselltheproperty,thehomeshouldstandalonefromtheotherchoicesonthemarket.Creatingfascinatingandcompellingdetailsisoptimum,inthatthoseremarkableelementsandappealingdesignchoiceshopefullywillremaininthememoriesofthosewhoareviewingyourhome. Inmanyinstances,atouchofdramaisagreatwaytocreateinterestingspaces.Thetrickthough,istounderstandexactlywhatthatmeansandhowtoachieveit.Forlargerspaces,thereisusuallyabitofastrongerchallenge,butproperlydesigningthespacewillcertainlyincludefocusingonatleastoneareaintheroomtoaddthattouchofdrama.Fireplaces,interestingart,importantpiecesoffurniture,beautifulviewsandconversationareaswillhelpdeterminethosefocalpoints. Theoppositewillbetruewhendesigningsmallerspaces.Inthiscasethechallengeisusuallytomakethespacefeellarger.Thebestwaytoachievethismaybetosimplify.Forasmallerspace,thismaybeachievedbydeterminingafocalpointintheroomandaddressingitwithsomethingthatwilldemandattentionwhensomeoneentersthespace. Whenincorporatingsomedrama,youmighttakeacuefromcurrentdesigntrends.Forcolor,the“newneutral”isdefinitelygray-notanicygray,butmoreofawarmgray.Thatgrayisbeingpairedwithallsortsofotherfashionablehuessuchasyellow,applegreen,andpurple.
Organicshapesversusgeometricorlinearlinesareon-trendnowandcanbeseeninfurnishings,fabricsandevenwalldécor.Wallpanelsinallsortsofmaterials,shapesandpatternsareawaytomakeabigimpact.CheckoutInterlockingRockpanelsbyModularArts.comforinspiration. AstatementheadboardintheMasterBedroomisanothersurewaytocreatedrama.Theseheadboardscanbeupholsteredinallsortsofgorgeousfabrics,craftedfromwoodorevenmadeoutofleather-upholsteredlargemosaicpieces. Often,theuseofinterestingtextureisallthat’snecessary.Asimplewallorothermundanearchitecturalelementcanbeabsolutelytransformedwiththeapplicationofmaterialssuchasstone,metal,tiles,crystals...theoptionsareaslimitlessasyourimagination! Now,getyourimaginationworkingonoverdriveandplantoputalittlepanacheinyourhome’sdesignaswell!
Debra May Himes, Principal of Debra May Himes Interior Design & Associates, LLC can be reached at 480.497.2699 and DMHDesign.com.
By Debra May Himes, ASID, LEED AP
PORK2wholeporktenderloins,trimmed,reservetrimmingssaltandblackpepper
ProcedureBrowntheporktenderloininahotpanandplaceina350degreeovenfor12minutes.Allowtorestoutsidetheovenforfiveminutesbeforeslicing.
SWEETPOTATOMASH2largesweetpotatoes,cutintosmallpieces11/8tsp.cinnamon1/4lb.butterpinchofsalt
ProcedureBoilandmashpotatoes.Mixinthecinnamonandbutter.
BABYGREENBEANS1/4lb.babygreenbeans,cleaned1Tbs.buttersaltandblackpepper
ProcedureInalargepotofrapidlyboilingsaltedwater,cookgreenbeansuntiltender.Strainandtosswithbutter,saltandpepper.
PRICKLYPEARBRAISEDREDCABBAGE1/2headchoppedredcabbage1/2cuppricklypearpuree1/2cupbalsamicvinegar1/2largeyellowonion,chopped1/4lb.apple-smokedbacon,choppedsmall2Tbs.canolaoil
ProcedureInalargepotwithacover,brownthebaconinthecanolaoil.Addonionsandcookuntiltranslucentonlowheat.Addcabbage,pricklypearpureeandbalsamicvinegar.Coverandcookonlowheatuntiltender.Thiswilltakeabout1to11/2hours.
PORTWINESAUCEreservedporkscraps4Tbs.choppedshallots2sprigsthyme1cuprubyredportwine2cupsvealstock
ProcedureInasmallsaucepot,brownporkscrapsonhighheat.Addtheshallotsandsautéuntiltranslucent.Addportandreduceitovermediumheatbyhalf.Addvealstockandheattoasimmer.Reducesauceuntilitlightlycoatsthebackofaspoon.
Aswelookbackupon2012andforwardto2013,weseethatthePhoenixhousingmarketiswellunderwaywithahealthy,managedrecovery.Infact,Phoenixcontinuestoleadthenationinitsrecoveryandweexpect2013toshowanevenbrighteroutlookthan2012. Westillhavealong-termsupplyshortageforresidentialhomes,althoughithaseasedconsiderablyatthebottomendofthemarketcomparedwiththespringoflastyear.Duetotheusualdipinhigher-endhomessalesvolumes,pricingtendstobealittleweakerduringthesummer.ThiswasstilltrueinSeptemberwhenpriceswereonlyslightlyhigherthaninAugust,JulyorJune.Howeverthecompari-sonwiththesummerof2011isstark.Averagepricepersq.ft.wasupover23%sinceSeptember2011andnowthatwearemovingintothecoolermonths,pricesareresumingtheiradvancewithgreaterspeed. Manycitieshaveseenverylargeincreasesinaveragepricingoverlastyear.Thishasencouragedmoresellerstoenterthemarketandweareseeingasignificantincreaseinsupplyinmostareas.InvestorpurchasesaredownfromthepeakinJulyandAugustandwillprobablydeclinefurther.Investors(asopposedtospeculators)tendtoreacttorisingpricesbyreducingtheirappetiteforadditionalhomes. Mosthomesbelow$250,000thatarepricedrealisticallyarestillattractingalargenumberofofferswithinashorttime,andofferswilloftenexceedtheaskingprice.Itisstillmuchquieterintheluxurymarketandactiveadultsectorbutpricesarefirminghereasweentertheseasonwhen
snowbirdsreturntotheValley. Withthecurrentstabilityinpricing,appraisalshavehadachancetocatchup,sorecentlyappraisalshavetendedtocomeclosertocurrentmarketvalue.Withrenewedpriceescalation,weexpectlowappraisalissueswillreemergeduringthefirstquarter. Thesituationfortheaveragehomebuyerremainsfairlydifficultdespiteextremelylowinterestratesandstill-cheappricesbyanyhistoricalstandard.Thisisbecausethenumberofhomesforsaleisstillwellbelownormalandwell-fundedinvestorsarestillhereinsufficientnumberstomakeveryseriouscompetitionwithmultipleall-cashofferswithfewstringsattached.Manyordinarybuyerscontinuetocomeawayemptyhandedaftersubmitting10ormoreoffers.
Investorsarefocusedprimarilyonthelowerpriceranges,wheretherentalreturnoninvestmentishighest.Sopriceshavecontinuedtomovehigherforhomesbelow$250,000.Aftermovingbackwardsforawhilein2012,theupper-endofthemarketisstartingtoshowrenewedsignsoflife. Nowthatcoolerweatherhasreturnedweanticipatestrongerpricingtobereportedalbeitonweakersalesvolumes.Inanormalmarket,risingpricestendtoreducedemandandsoinhibitsalesvolume.Wesawtheoppositebehaviorin2004and2005whenstrongpricegainsdrewinanincreasednumberofbuyersinafrenzyofspeculation.Today’smarketisrelativelywell-behaved.Investorsareriskingtheirownmoneyratherthanborrowedfunds,soriskisbeingmorecarefullymanaged. Webelievethat2013willcontinuetobeayearinwhichhomepricesriseanddemandremainsstrong.
Author and statistician Michael Orr is the Director of Real Estate Studies at ASU’s W.P. Carey School of Business, and Principal of The Cromford Report.
PFChang’sRock‘nRollMarathonSeriesPhoenix,ScottsdaleandTempe,January20thRunRockNRoll.comCelebratingits10thyearintheValley,thismarathonand1/2marathoneventhasabrand-newcoursefor2013andanewtwistfornon-runners:aBikeTour.Bicycleparticipantscanridethemarathoncourseinanon-timedevent.Kidscanparticipateintheone-milefunrunandtherearetonsofvolunteeringandpeople-watchingopportunitiestomakethiseventoneforeveryone!
ToscaSymphonyHall,January25th–27th602.266.7464|AZOpera.comOpulentsetsevokethepalacesandcathedralsof19thcenturyRomeinthisproductionofPuccini’sbelovedopera,whilesopranoJillGardnerlendsherrichvoiceandinsightfulperformancetotheroleofTosca.BaritoneGordonHawkins,aValleyresidentrenownedworldwide,providespowerhousevocalsasScarpia.SunginItalianwithEnglishsubtitles.
WasteManagementPhoenixOpenTPCScottsdale,January28th–February3rd602.870.0163|WMPhoenixOpen.comGolf,spectators,corporatesponsorships,localcelebrities,schmoozing,flirting,eating,drinking,sunshine,16thhole,charity,Bird’sNest…wait,wedidmentiongolf,right?Asyouknow,thePGA’smostpopularspectatoreventonceagaingracestheValley.Nomatterifyou’retrulyagolfaficionadoorsimplyliketobewheretheactionis,theannualPhoenixOpenisonegreatwaytospendaweekoraweekend.
WarHorseGammage,February5th–10th480.965.3434|ASUGammage.comYousawtheAcademy-Awardnominatedfilm,nowseethisbeautifultaleofcourage,loyaltyandfriendshipliveonstage.Thispowerfullymovingandimaginativedrama,filledwithstirringmusic,isashowofphenomenalinventivenessthatiscurrentlyplayingtopackedhousesinLondon,NewYorkandToronto.Atitsheartareastonishinglife-sizedpuppetsthatbringtolifebreathing,galloping,charginghorsesstrongenoughformentoride.
Corks&CactusDesertBotanicalGarden,February23rd–24th480.481.8188|DBG.orgWhowouldn’twanttospendagorgeousArizonaeveningsippinglibationsinatranquil,scenicsetting?Corks&Cactusblendsboutiquewines,gourmetconcessionsanddesertbeautyintoadelightfulevent.Enjoysamplingfrom40differentwineseachday,listeningtolivelocalentertainmentandfooditemsavailableforpurchasefromFabulousFoodFineCateringandEvents.
JANUARY|FEBRUARY2013
Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potato Mash, Prickly Pear Braised Red Cabbage and Port Wine Sauce
FeaturingLON’satTheHermosa602.955.7878|HermosaInn.com/lons
In Good Taste Event Calendar
ToPlateOnalargedinnerplatespreadsweetpotatomashinacircle.Nextplacecabbagerightinthemiddleofthemash.Sliceporkandplaceitaroundthecabbage.Addgreenbeansrightoverthetop.Saucelightlyandenjoy.
Serves: four
Featured Cover Property
If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing. Produced by Desert Lifestyle Publishing • 480.460.0996 • www.DesertLifestyle.net ISSN-1939-9650
Renée Merritt is a luxury real estate professional specializing in high-end properties throughout the East Valley,
primarily in the Circle G Ranch enclaves. She personally oversees every aspect of the transactions and strives in giving her clients 110% of her efforts, resulting in impeccable follow up, professional
negotiation skills and the ability to successfully and smoothly help every
one of her clients get to the closing table with the best experience possible.
She is passsionate about real estate, and as a result, that passion has been
a leading factor in her success as a trusted real estate advisor.
If you’re considering selling, contact Renée today for a market
valuation of your property & learn about the Power of Previews & her successful
strategies for your home’s sale.
Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Properties on this list have been listed/sold by various participants in the MLS.
Valley Real EstateWhat Does 2013 Have in Store?
Signature Cuisine from a Venerable Valley FavoriteLON’s at The Hermosa’s Pork Tenderloin
Circle G RanchReal Estate Report
Circle G RanchJanuary | February 2013
Ideas to Freshen Up Your Interior Design
Real Estate Activity in Circle G RanchADDRESS SQ. FT. / BED / BATH LIST PRICE SOLD PRICE LIST/SOLD PRICE COE PER SQ. FT.Currently for Sale1075 N Honeysuckle Ln 10,752 / 10 / 6 $2,100,000 $195.31 / Na
Real Estate Activity in Circle G RiggsADDRESS SQ. FT. / BED / BATH LIST PRICE SOLD PRICE LIST/SOLD PRICE COE PER SQ. FT.Currently for Sale2777 E Taurus Pl 4,100 / 6 / 4.5 $669,900 $163.39 / Na 2851 E Capricorn Pl 4,401 / 5 / 4.5 $720,000 $163.60 / Na 2413 E Elmwood Pl 3,900 / 4 / 4 $825,000 $211.54 / Na 5541 S Wilson Dr 3,962 / 5 / 4 $850,000 $214.54 / Na 2295 E Cloud Dr 4,712 / 4 / 6 $869,900 $184.61 / Na 2620 E Cherrywood Pl 4,588 / 5 / 3.5 $990,000 $215.78 / Na 2490 E Cedar Pl 5,631 / 5 / 4 $1,200,000 $213.11 / Na 2527 E Beechnut Ct 7,200 / 5 / 5.5 $1,995,000 $277.08 / Na
Sale Pending13316 E Stoney Vista Dr 4,000 / 3 / 3.5 $555,000 $138.75 / Na 2596 E Wood Pl 4,285 / 5 / 3.5 $760,000 $177.36 / Na 2456 E Libra Pl 4,302 / 5 / 5 $789,000 $183.40 / Na 2411 E Cedar 4,650 / 6 / 5.5 $859,900 $184.92 / Na
Recently Sold2731 E Capricorn Pl 3,648 / 4 / 3 $640,000 $610,000 $175.44 / $167.21 10/30/122417 E Libra Pl 4,007 / 5 / 3.75 $649,900 $620,000 $162.19 / $154.73 10/11/125780 S Riggs Ranch Rd 4,364 / 6 / 3.5 $644,900 $620,000 $147.78 / $142.07 12/03/122530 E Cedar Pl 7,900 / 5 / 5.5 $1,799,900 $1,799,900 $227.84 / $227.84 11/14/12
Real Estate Activity in Circle G HighlandsADDRESS SQ. FT. / BED / BATH LIST PRICE SOLD PRICE LIST/SOLD PRICE COE PER SQ. FT.Sale Pending310 S Banning Ct 4,206 / 4 / 3.5 $699,900 $166.41 / Na 2884 E Robin Ct 7,656 / 5 / 4.5 $825,000 $107.76 / Na
The Merritt Group
Luxury CollectionCircle G Ranch
Real Estate Specialists
Renée Merritt, SFRLuxury REALTOR®
Previews® Property Specialist
Direct: [email protected]
www.ReneeMerritt.com
A RARE GILBERT LANDMARK IN CIRCLE G RANCH
1075 N. Honeysuckle Lane10,752 Sq. Ft. | 10+ Bed | 6 Bath
$2,100,000
