The following is a guest blog post from Don Alix, a lender with Home Street Bank in Scottsdale, Arizona _________________________________________ Closing on a new home whether for it is a primary residence, second home or investment is a big undertaking. If you going to use leverage, otherwise known as a mortgage, should you prepare yourself for […]
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Where to Shop in Scottsdale AZ: The Phoenix Knife House
Love to cook and looking for a great selection of kitchen knives to add to your collection? Are your knives horrendously dull? Need some chef gear or supplies? If so, look no further than the Phoenix Knife House located in South Scottsdale on the southeast corner of Miller and Mc Dowell Roads. We learned about […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale AZ: Juan Jaime’s Tacos and Tequila
If you are looking for a casual, inexpensive and tasty sit-down Mexican meal in North Scottsdale, Juan Jaime’s Tacos and Tequila fits the bill perfectly. I recently had the opportunity to try Juan Jaime’s for the first time the other day. I had heard positive things about it, so a friend and I made a […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale AZ: Sassi Italian of North Scottsdale
Sassi, an upscale Italian restaurant in North Scottsdale, is easily one of the most beautiful dining and event establishments in the Valley. Perched up in the Troon area hills at the base of Pinnacle Peak, the design of the building and grounds is that of an Italian countryside villa. You enter through a stone-paved courtyard […]
Where to Shop in Scottsdale AZ: Rustic Stuff Home
When I am out shopping in Scottsdale, I often find myself driving by a store multiple times, taking a cursory look, but don’t take the time to go in and see what they are offering. That changed when I recently stopped in at Rustic Stuff home furnishings located at 15040 N. Northsight Boulevard in Scottsdale. I […]
Where to Shop in Scottsdale AZ: BeStitched Needlepoint
Last weekend, a new needlepoint store opened in Scottsdale, Arizona and BeStitched Needlepoint is sure to become a local favorite. Located in the shopping mall on the Northwest corner of Shea and the 101 in Scottsdale, BeStitched’s central location makes it easy to get to. Forget any preconceived notions of what you think a typical […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale AZ: The Herb Box
What started out as a catering company in the mid-1990’s, The Herb Box has blossomed into a mini-chain of restaurants serving Scottsdale residents delicious, fresh and healthy food. The Herb Box’s original location was on Shea and a few years ago, they expanded into North Scottsdale with a restaurant on DC Ranch’s Market Street. There […]
Support a Charity in Scottsdale AZ: St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance
Looking for a great way to give back and support your fellow Scottsdale and Phoenix area residents? St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance is a wonderful local charity that has a number of ways for you to contribute and participate. With over 875,000 Arizonans living in poverty, St. Mary’s provides invaluable services. St. Mary’s Food Bank […]
