There seems to be some concern that the 2020 economic downturn will lead to another foreclosure crisis like the one we experienced after the housing crash a little over a decade ago. However, there’s one major difference this time: a robust forbearance program. During the housing crash of 2006-2008, many felt homeowners should be forced to […]
Protecting Scottsdale’s Saguaros During Development
Saguaros in Scottsdale and Their Protection When people think of Arizona, the iconic Saguaro cactus often comes to mind. The Saguaro cactus, known more formally as Carnegiea gigantea, was named for Andrew Carnegie. Did you know that they only grow in the Sonoran Desert and nowhere else? Their habitat can be found in Arizona and down […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale – Luci’s at the Orchard
– Luci’s at the Orchard in Phoenix – Just when you think you know every really great restaurant around town – you get surprised. A friend picked me up from the airport and we drove over to the area around Camelback Road and 12th Street. (So it is not actually in Scottsdale, but it is […]
Scottsdale Public Art and the Scottsdale Firehouse in Troon
– Scottsdale Public Art in Troon – One of the most interesting and beautiful aspects of Scottsdale, Arizona is the public art one sees all over the city. Keep in mind that Scottsdale is 31.3 miles from the north to the south and 11.8 miles wide. And Scottsdale Public Art has placed artwork from the top […]
New Cave Creek Community: The Villas at Rancho Paloma
– The Villas at Rancho Paloma in Cave Creek – I always like to stay up to date on new communities being built in the Cave Creek/North Scottsdale area. Recently, I had the chance to stop in at The Villas at Rancho Paloma, a new KB Home development on the corner of Cave Creek Road […]