Tag: Arizona

  • Snow on McDowell Mountains

    Scottsdale residents awoke to a beautiful sight this morning. The upper peaks of the McDowell Mountain range had a an over night dusting of snow. The hightest peak in the range is East End Peak at approximately 4,200 feet.  

  • Arizona Diamondbacks Report for Duty in Scottsdale, AZ.

    It may still be snowy up in Michigan, Minnesota or Canada but down here in sunny Scottsdale it’s starting to feel like spring already. The weather is just amazing today, 75 degrees and sunny, and today the Arizona Diamondbacks are already reporting for duty. The Diamondbacks are settling in to their new training facility which […]

  • 5 Romantic Things To Do in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley

    With Valentine’s Day fast approaching here is a list of some of the most romantic things to do in the North Scottsdale and Paradise Valley areas. 1. Cafe Latte at Press Coffee Roasters. Start the day off right with a delicious creamy Italian roast cafe latte at the newest coffee sensation in Scottsdale Quarter. They […]

  • Thinking of buying a new home soon? Mortgage rates might be on the rise.

    If you are thinking to buy a new home in 2011-2012 it might be a good idea to consider starting the process to lock in a mortgage rate below 5%. According to the WSJ.com “Mortgage rates rose in the latest week, leaving the average rate on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages closer to 5%, according to a […]

  • What is the difference between a Real Estate agent and a REALTOR?

    To be a REALTOR your agent must be a member of the National Association of REALTOR’s. Here is the full discription from REALTOR.com. A real estate agent is a REALTOR® when he or she becomes a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, The Voice for Real Estate®, the world’s largest professional association. The term […]

  • JW Marriott Camelback Inn Scottsdale Resort & Spa

    Scottsdale Hotels. My favorite Starbucks in Scottsdale Arizona is at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn Scottsdale Resort & Spa. Day after Christmas and Scottsdale looks like this! I’m talking about perfect weather and lots of sun. Marta Walsh North Scottsdale Realtor with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn Scottsdale Resort & Spa