Another Daisy Mountain Post

Posted on December 28, 2011 by azpremiere

I wasn’t able to run Daisy Mountain as early as I would have liked this morning, I had some work that needed to be done, but I eventually made time for it, and I’m glad things worked out the way they did time-wise.  When I got to the top, I decided to take a few minutes to catch my breath when, all of a sudden, a vintage–that’s the word I use when I don’t know what I’m talking about–aircraft buzzed me.  I was able to snap a couple of photos, but wished I had gotten a little video.  As luck would have it, he decided to come back, and it’s not great footage, and certainly doesn’t capture the drama of the moment, but it was pretty awesome.  Check it out:

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Morning Hike Up Daisy Mtn. in Anthem, AZ

Posted on December 15, 2011 by azpremiere

This morning I decided to forgo my usual exercise program opting instead for something I’ve wanted to do since I moved my family to Anthem, AZ in May:  Hike Daisy Mountain.  I know these kinds of hikes well…  The big, dominating hill in the area looks intimidating, but as you approach it, it begins to look a little smaller which gives the hiker a slight sense of euphoria–a kind of, ‘this is going to be easier than I thought’ feeling–that is soon eclipsed by the reality that this IS a big dominating hill that is not conquered without some difficulty.  That’s it in a nutshell.

I drove from my house about 1.5 miles to the trailhead located in Anthem Country Club off of Silver Pine and began a 2.1 mile hike that, plotting it out on Google Earth, gains about 1,300 feet in elevation.  I decided I would jog when I could and move as quickly as I could when the terrain got a little tougher, and taking that approach, I was able to reach the flag in about 45 mins.  Perhaps I might have made better time had I not stopped to take pictures, which I have included.

I met a group of 3 60-something gentlemen who routinely do this and explained that there is also a loop that works around the base of Daisy Mtn. that can be included as part of the hike and brings the distance somewhere closer to 11 miles.  I hope when I’m 60-something that I’m still able to keep up with guys like that.

There is an American flag planted in the North Peak of Daisy Mtn. (the North Peak appears to be just slightly higher than the South Peak) that makes for a good place to catch your breath, have a snack, and decide whether you want to turn around, or keep going.  I had work to do and I was tired, so my decision was easy.  I parted ways with the gentlemen that I had met on the way up to the flag, and headed back down the mountain which would have been easier going would it not have been for the loose and slippery terrain.

All in all, it is a great hike for those who don’t mind the wear and tear on the knees and ankles, and the views are extremely rewarding.  The people you meet along the way are friendly like neighbors–well, I guess if you live in Anthem, AZ, they ARE your neighbors.

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Photos from Anthem, AZ’s Veterans’ Memorial and 2011 Veterans’ Day Parade

Posted on November 14, 2011 by azpremiere

It started off as though rain might soak us on Saturday for Anthem’s annual Veterans’ Day parade, but the rain held off and, in fact, it ended-up being a beautiful afternoon.  A wonderful time was had by both young and old, and while we thank those among us who served our country in ways too numerous to list, we also remember those who did not make it home or who are no longer with us.  It is easy to take for granted the sacrifices that those who have gone before us have made as well as those in our midst, which makes it all the more important that we never forget what has been handed to us.  Happy Veterans’ Day.

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Sunrise Over Anthem, AZ 08/22/2011

Posted on August 22, 2011 by azpremiere

Not much of a post here (you might make that argument about all of my posts), but I did want to share with you the view of the sunrise this morning over Anthem, AZ from my rear patio.  Spectacular as always, but adding a little cloud cover makes it especially amazing.  As the signs I’ve seen out in front of apartment complexes say, “If you lived here, you’d be home.”

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The Weather is Turning in Arizona (for the better).

Posted on August 21, 2011 by azpremiere

I got an email from someone in my company this morning talking about how Fall was in the air in Arizona.  The funny thing is that I had that same thought about 20 minutes before I received that email.  If you’ve lived in Arizona for any length of time, you become acutely aware of the slightest changes in temperature and humidity, and there it was this morning:  The ever-so-slightest of a hint of a mention of coolness on the breeze.

Sure, it will still be over a 100 degrees every day this week, but if you are active at all and have been getting out there all Summer before the sun comes up to fry you in order to walk, run, or take a vigorous mountain bike ride as I do most mornings, you will be the first to be rewarded before everyone else.  Then you’ll start to see the folks who’ve shut themselves in the air conditioning all Summer and have now decided to start an exercise regiment–these are the same folks who will decide it’s too cold when that night-time temperature hits 40 degrees–and these people are easy to spot, but that’s the subject for another post.  Anyway, the long and the short of it is that Fall is almost here, and I can practically smell it in the air, and it’s the time of year where we finally remember why we subject ourselves to the Summer heat.  It’s the start of the best time of the year in Arizona.

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08/18/11 Small Dust Storm Photos from Anthem, AZ

Posted on August 19, 2011 by azpremiere

Here are a couple of photos I snapped last night of the dust storm we had here in Anthem, AZ yesterday evening.  It wasn’t that bad of a storm, but it was fun to watch it get started.  In most parts of the country, you’d look foolish taking pictures of the coming rain, but because of the relative rarity of the event, and the oftentimes spectacular results, I opt for looking foolish in front of my neighbors.

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Anthem, AZ Home Sales for the Week of 08/08 – 08/14/2011

Posted on August 18, 2011 by azpremiere

These numbers are courtesy of my business partner, Jerry Murphy.  Visit his All About Anthem blog at http://www.AllAboutAnthem.com.

The following are homes that closed in Anthem for the week ending 8/14/11:

  • 40226 N FAIRGREEN WAY, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,807 sq. ft. $307,000, Lender owned.
  • 4313 W JUDSON DR, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,790 sq. ft., $133,900, Short sale.

To get a free market valuation of your home please contact Jerry at 602-334-3757 or Ben at 480-220-8022.

For more information about Anthem, Phoenix and Scottsdale area real estate please visit:  www.ArizonaPremiereLiving.com

 

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Anthem AZ Real Estate – Market report July 2011

Posted on August 11, 2011 by jmurph16

Although we continued to see the volume of sales taper off in the Anthem real estate market the average sale price ratcheted up for the second straight month.  In addition, we actually saw a year over year increase of 11% in the average sale price.  The number of homes on market is inche up again to 169, but  the number of homes currently under contract also edged up.  Year over year sales have fallen by 70%.  The average list price is also continuing to move up, which says sellers are starting to get more confident.  We don’t want to jump the gun, but it looks like the  Anthem real estate market is steadily becoming a seller’s market.  Here are the numbers for July 2011:

July ’11       June ’11        July vs. June      July ’11 vs. ’10

# of homes Sold                          25                   33                  -24%                      -70%

Average Sale Price             $249,847  $204,616              22%                        11%

Average List Price             $253,762   $210,932              20%                       12%

Sale Price % of List Price   99%              97%                          2%                        -1%

Avg. Price per Sq. Ft.       $94.91      $88.88                         8%                         6%

Avg. D.O.M. for Sales          106              109                           -3%                        23%

Highest Sale Price         $530,000  $515,000                     3%                          3%

Lowest Sale Price           $102,000    $82,000                   24%                        -3%

To get a free market valuation of YOUR home call Jerry 602-334-3757 or Ben 480-220-8022

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And for more information about Anthem real estate please visit: www.AllAboutAnthem.com

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Hope. Energy. Life.

Posted on December 14, 2010 by azpremiere

This Sunday, December 19th, I, along with my wife and kids, will be participating in a short 3k walk at Kiwanis Park in Tempe to benefit Mitochondrial Disease research, and namely, to benefit this amazing little girl pictured here.  This is Mylee Grace, and she has Mitochondrial Disease, a disease for which there is no cure.

Mitochondrial Disease limits the the mitochondria’s ability to convert food into energy.  To me,  Mitochondrial Disease was obscure, but when I found out that mitochondrial dysfunction is an underlying cause behind Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, ALS, Autism, Spectrum Disorders, and some Cancers, I realized that Mitochondrial Disease is anything but obscure.

Mylee and her parents have shown tremendous courage throughout this trial, and there will undoubtedly be more obstacles further down the road for this family and others who are experiencing similar challenges.  I ask that, if you have the opportunity please support this little girl; this family; and those like them who may be going through the same things.  If you can be in Tempe, on Sunday morning between 8 – 9, go and register, but if you can’t, no donation is too small.

Put yourself in this family’s shoes:  What if this were your little girl?  Short of going through what this family goes through on a daily basis, I urge you to figure out a way to show your support by either participating in this event, or by making a donation to this most deserving of causes.

Please visit the event information page HERE, join the team and/or make a contribution.  Remember, no donation is too small–everything makes a difference.

http://www.energyforlifewalk.org/c.clKTIeOZIjJ4H/b.6153607/siteapps/teampage/ShowPage.aspx?teamid=3883734

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Tis the Season…

Posted on November 30, 2010 by azpremiere

Tis the season for balloons in the North Valley, that is.  I know this isn’t much of a Phoenix real estate related post, but we think that every now and again, it’s nice to show people what we get to see every morning living here in the North Valley.  If I had a camera with me on 11/26, you would be looking at the same picture only with 11 more balloons in it.  Living here in the North Valley of Phoenix, as long as the wind isn’t too rough, we see this kind of sight a few times a day.

Here is a picture of one I took flying over my home one morning.  It was so close, and perhaps the picture doesn’t do it enough justice, but I could hear a normal volume conversation from the basket of the balloon.  In fact, in their flight path, they nearly touched the roof of the neighbors across the street.  Personally, unless I’m in a large plane, I prefer to keep my feet as close to the ground as possible, but this is kind of ridiculous, don’t you think?

In this photo taken from my front door, you can see that the balloon in the previous photo landed in the street directly to the south of my home.  These pilots are quite good, and if the wind is right, they can land them quite literally on a dime.

When we’re not dodging balloons, we’re working with clients to find the best deals in Phoenix real estate, or we’re helping them sell their homes, but we think it’s important to get out and smell the roses occasionally.

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