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Transcript of Biltmore Estates Lifestyle
Trivia Buffs Rejoice!Fun Facts About Arizona
Southwestern Sizzle For Your BBQ
Spotted Donkey Cantina’s Grilled Corn
The Biltmore Area’sReal Estate Report
Modernizing The Heart Of Your Home
THE PHIL TIBI GROUP
As a 25 year resident of the Biltmore area
and a real estate professional, I am well-versed
in its unique neighborhoods and exclusive
communities. I keep my clients informed about
all aspects of the market including crucial
statistics, the pros and cons of each property,
and small but important details often overlooked
by other agents. My personal goal is to not only
meet - but to exceed - your expectations.
Are you considering selling, moving up,
downsizing or investing? We will market your
property and/or find the ideal new home that fits
your needs - quickly and efficiently. Contact the
Phil Tibi Group today for a private consultation
and experience true customer satisfaction!
May | June 2011
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
www.AzBiltmoreRealEstate.com
PHIL TIBIAssociate Broker / Director of Resale
CAMBRIDGE PROPERTIES
STAY CONNECTED!
Receive this newsletter, Biltmore market reports, and Biltmore properties not yet listed via e-mail.
Simply call, e-mail or text me
your e-mail address.
BILTMORE AREA MARKET REPORT – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES
ACTIVE LISTINGS PENDING SALES CLOSED 2011 YTD # Listings 37 3 12
Listings/Sold Volume $46,980,500 $929,900 $8,238,900
List/Sold Low Price Avg High
$419,900$1,269,743$7,900,000
$450,000$501,633$575,000
$440,000$686,575$1,500,000
List/Sold Low Price Per Avg Approx SF High
$129$277$640
$191$222$267
$177$243$328
Days On Market Avg 234 149 133
Featured Property
Source: ARMLS. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
GORGEOUS & REMODELED 3,625 SQ. FT. BILTMORE TALIVERDE HOME
Stunning finishes, beautiful hardwood and travertine flooring, dramatic 18’ wood-beamed ceilings. 4 Beds/3.5 Baths. Larger 3-Car garage.
PebbleTec diving pool with resort-style landscaping. Truly a wonderful family home - Move in ready! Offered at $895,000.
To view a virtual tour and photo gallery, visit www.BiltmoreMontebello.com or simply scan this code from your smart phone.
BILTMORE AREA MARKET REPORT – PATIO AND TOWNHOMES
ACTIVE LISTINGS PENDING SALES CLOSED 2011 YTD # Listings 17 4 6
Listings/Sold Volume $9,040,100 $1,400,000 $2,315,100
List/Sold Low Price Avg High
$114,900$531,771$1,650,000
$125,000$350,000$575,000
$200,100$385,850$620,000
List/Sold Low Price Per Avg Approx SF High
$97$242$427
$100$167$253
$134$201$266
Days On Market Avg 337 102 172
Today’skitchensareallaboutaesthetics,functionalityandenvironmentalconsciousness.SeanDaigleofDownsviewKitchens,oneofthenation’spremierdesign/buildkitchencompanies,haslenthisexpertisetowhat’shotin“theheartofthehome.”ReadonforDaigle’sknowledgeabletakeonthetrendsandfindinspirationtoenhanceyourkitchen!Whetherforyourownenjoymentortoincreaseyourhome’sresalevalue,kitchenimprovementsareoneofthesmartestmovesyoucanmake.
NODS TO THE ENVIRONMENT Manycabinetrymanufacturersareoffering“green”productsandmaterialsthroughmoreenvironmentallyconsciousmanufacturingtechniques.Earth-friendlymaterialexamplesmightincludewood-grainlaminatesorreconstitutedveneerswhichareengineeredfromplantation-growntrees.Othermanufacturingexampleswouldbetheuseofformaldehyde-freeadhesivesalongwithearth-friendlypaintsandsealers.Appliancemanufacturersaremakingmoreenergy-efficientproductstoo,suchasdishwashersthatuselesswaterandwithadelayed-startoptionsoyourappliancecanrunduringoff-peakhours.LEDlightingwithinthekitchenkeepsenergyusagedown,andunliketraditionallighting,producesnoheatandkeepsyourworkspacecooler.
HIGH-TECH OPTIONS Alongwithamazingnewcabinetry-frontmaterialsandcleverinteriorsolutions,somelinesarenowofferingcabinetrywithahandle-freedesignwheredoorsanddrawersopenautomaticallywithjustalighttouchorapull.Upper-cabinetdoorscanliftuphighoutoftheway,similartotheoverheadcompartmentsonanaircraft,andcanbeclosedwithasimplepressofanaccessiblebutton.Drawersanddoorsnowcomeequippedwith“softclose”glidesandhingesallowingasilent,smooth,andeffortlessclosingmotion;preventingslamming.Applianceshavealsogonehigh-techandhavebecomemuchquieter.Somerefrigeratorbrandsofferwaterandairpurificationsystems.Manyapplianceshaveautomaticsensingfeaturesorevencomputersystemsthatcanhelpeaseandoptimizecooking.It’spossiblenowtomonitor,maintain,orcontrolyourapplianceremotelywhenyou’renotevenhome.
APPLIANCE INTEGRATION Manyhomeownersarereplacingunsightlyapplianceswithconcealed,fullyintegratedappliancesthatblendseamlesslyintothekitchen.Refrigerators,freezers,dishwashers,warmingdrawers,andmorecanbedisguisedwithcabinetry-matchingpanelsandwillacceptcabinetdoorhardware.Theappliancesareflushwiththecabinetry,thecontrolsareontheinterior,andtheyhavenovisiblehinges.Theseunitscanenhancethesleek,continuouslookofthecabinetryinacontemporarykitchen,orperhapscreatethelookofanarmoireinatraditionalsetting.Kitchensarelookinglessandlesslikekitchens,andareblendinginmorewithotherroomsofthehome.Hard-to-cleanknobsoncooktopshavebeenreplacedwithtouchcontrols.Built-in,high-definitiontelevisionsarenowamust-haveformanyhomeownersaswell.
ELEMENTS OF DESIGN STYLE:Theheavyandelaboratedetailsofthetraditionalkitchensfromthelastdecadearebeingreplacedwithsimple,lessintricateembellishments.Manyoftoday’straditionalkitchensnolongerhavethegreatlevelofdetail,inlays&appliqués,heavycarvings,andornatestackedmouldings.Kitchenspacesalsoseemtobereflectingahomeowner’spersonaluniquestylemoreoftenthesedays.Ahomeownermaydesirearedisland,aneco-friendlykitchen,orperhapsanultra-modernkitcheninaverytraditionalhome.Mixingstylesseemstobemoreaccepted.Infact,the“transitional”kitchenhascometotheforefrontasthedesiredtrend. FLOORPLANS:Open,“social”kitchenshavereplacedformal,closed-inkitchens.Aseveryonetendstogravitatetothekitchen,openfloorplansoftenhelptocreateafunctional,family-friendlyflowfromthekitchentothefamilyorlivingrooms.Thesizeoftheaveragecustom-builthomehasdecreasedoverthepastfewyears,butthesizeoftheaveragekitchenhasremainedthesame.Thisreflectsthepopularityofthekitchenasthefocalpointofthehome. COUNTERTOPS:Polishedgranitecountertopsarestillthematerialofchoice,butarefadinginpopularityaspeoplearelookingfornewoptionsinmaterialsandfinishes.Limestone,engineeredstones,wood,stainlesssteelandmarblearejustsomealternatives.Yourcountertopsurfacesarealsoaplacewhereyoucanuseeco-friendlymaterialssuchasrecycledglass,recycledmetals,concreteorreclaimedwood. FINISHES:Cabinetrywithcustom,soft-whitefinishessuchas“LinenWhite”and“WhiteDove”hastremendouslygrowninpopularity.Colortrendstodaymayincludesimplewhiteswithrichelementsofwood–perhapsevenanexoticveneer.Darkisoutandneutral,lighterfinishesarein.Sinceresaleisalwaysatopic,it’snicetoknowthatneutralpalettestendtobemoreappealingtoabroaderaudiencethananunconventionalcolormightbe.Aneutralcolorpalettealsoopensthedoorsforsomeboldcolorchoicesinbacksplashes,wallcoverings,andaccessoriestoaddabitofdramatoyourspace!
KITCHEN UPDATES SURE TO COOK UP BUYER INTEREST
ArizonaWishBallWestin Kierland Resort, May 14th602.395.9474 | WishAZ.orgComecelebratethemissionoftheMake-A-WishFoundationofArizonaatthishostedcocktailreception,silentauction,dinneranddancingprogram.Yourparticipationbenefitshundredsofchildrenwithlife-threateningorlife-immobilizingillnessesandhelpsthemtoseetheirmostheartfeltwishescometrue.
MammaMia!ASU Gammage, May 17th – 22nd480.965.3434 | ASUGammage.comPerhapsyou’reaveteranofthisfun,smash-hitmusical.Ormaybeyou’veonlyseenthefilm.Or,alas,perhapsneither!Don’tmissthisheart-warmingandtoe-tappingtaleoflove,laughterandfriendship;allsettomusicalartistsABBA’sgreatesthits.Guaranteedtoputasmileonyourfaceandadanceinyourheart.
CelebratingWomenTeaFundraiserPhoenix Art Museum, May 22nd602.265.4014 | TheHarpFoundation.orgSpendalovelyafternoonincelebrationofthewomeninyourlife.HearkeynotespeakerCynthiaRichmondonthepowerofinterpretingourdreams,takeaself-guidedexplorationofthemuseumandindulgeinadeliciousafternoontea.TheeventishostedbyTheHarpFoundation,whichprovidessoothingharpmusicforhospitalandhospicepatients.
Live&LetDie:TheMusicofPaulMcCartneySymphony Hall, June 10th – 11th602.495.1999 | PhoenixSymphony.orgAreyouatriedandtrueMcCartneyfan?WereyoublownawaybythePhoenixSymphony’ssalutetoTheBeatleslastyear?Don’tmissTonyKishman’saward-winningre-creationofthesoundandlookofPaulMcCartneyatthisspecialweekendevent.
JapaneseOrigamiandMusicMusical Instrument Museum, June 19th480.478.6000 | TheMIM.orgAspartofthemuseum’sSummerSeriesforKids,artistandmusicianKunikoYamamotowillguidechildrenintheartandtraditionoforigami.Alongwithsharingfoldingtechniques,childrenwilllearnthesymbolicmeaningsoforigamidesign.Followedbyafluteandkotoconcert,theprogrampromisestosparkimaginationsandencourageculturaldiscovery.
ArizonaDiamondbacksvs.ClevelandIndiansChase Field, June 27th – 29th602.514.8400 | Arizona.Diamondbacks.MLB.comTakemeouttotheballgame.JoinfellowD-Backfansatthisthree-gamehomestandagainsttheIndians.Butfirst,takeaguidedtouroftheballparkandgetyourfillofhotdogsandpeanutsbeforeyousettleinforthegame.Playball!
MAY|JUNE2011
GRILLEDCORNONTHECOB
SpottedDonkeyCantina480.922.1400|SpottedDonkeyCantina.com
INGREDIENTS:ear of corn husk
ground cotija cheese
chimayo chile powder
olive oil
chipotle mayonnaise (see recipe below)
Chipotle Mayonnaise 1 chipotle chile
1 clove fresh garlic
pinch of cilantro
pinch of salt
1/4 cup of your favorite mayonnaise
PREPARATION:1. Grill corn in the husk until cooked through.
2. Remove from husk and brush with olive oil.
3. Place the corn back on the grill for a short time
turning to obtain the appropriate grill marks.
4. Brush the corn ears with chipotle mayonnaise.
5. Roll in ground cotija cheese.
6. Sprinkle with chimayo chile powder.
•InArizona,itisagainstthelawfordonkeystosleepin bathtubs.•AClass2misdemeanoroccursifoneplacesamarkupon aflagwhichis“likelytoprovokephysicalretaliation.”•ArizonaobservesMountainStandardTimeonayear-round basis.TheoneexceptionistheNavajoNation,locatedin thenortheastcornerofthestate,whichobservesthedaylight savingstimechange.•InArizona,itisunlawfultorefuseapersonaglassofwater.•Nooneispermittedtoridetheirhorseupthestairsofthe countycourthouseinPrescott.•Arizona,amongallthestates,hasthelargestpercentageof itslandsetasideanddesignatedasIndianlands.•Thereare11.2millionacresofNationalForestinArizona andonefourthofthestateisforested.•ThelargestfreshwaterstripedbasswascaughtinArizona atBullheadCity.Itweighed59lbs.,12oz.•Anymisdemeanorcommittedwhilewearingaredmask isconsideredafelony.•InGlobe,cardsmaynotbeplayedinthestreetwitha NativeAmerican.
•Itsnowed400.9inchesduringthewinterof1972-1973at SunriseMountain.•ThefamousgunfightattheO.K.CorraldidNOToccuratthe O.K.Corral.WhentheEarpsandtheClantonsshotitoutin Tombstone,Arizonain1881,theirfamousbattletookplace inavacantlotbetweenFly’sPhotographGalleryandthe HarwoodhouseonTombstone’sFremontStreet.•ThebedoftheColoradoRiverattheGrandCanyonliesat aboutthesamelevelasitdidmillionsofyearsago.The canyonwasformedasthegroundcontinuedtorise,andthe rivercontinuedtocarvethroughitastheforceofthewater andthesandandboulderscutawayattherisingland.•BecauseArizona’sconditionsseemedidealforit, EdwardF.Bealebroughtincamels,whichwereactually usedforatime,butcameltransportprovedimpractical. Aftertheanimalswereabandoned,“wild”camelsremained foryears,frighteningtravelersandtheirhorses.•FamedMissionSanXavieratTucsonfeaturesacarvingof acat.Ontheoppositesideofthemissionisthecarvingof amouse.AccordingtoIndianlegend,theworldwillend whenthatcatcatchesthemouse.•Arizonaoncehadanavyconsistingoftwoboatsonthe ColoradoRiver.TheywereusedtopreventCaliforniafrom encroachingonArizonaterritory.•SouthMountainParkcoversmorethan20,000acres, makingitthelargestcityparkintheworld.
•Asaguarocactuswilltakebetween50and100yearstogrow anarm.•Canadaisthesinglelargestsourceofforeigndirect investmentinArizona,generatingthousandsofjobsfor Arizonans.Canadiansarealsothesecondlargestgroupof tourists.•Arizonahasthemosthummingbirdspecies(14).
Today’skitchensareallaboutaesthetics,functionalityandenvironmentalconsciousness.SeanDaigleofDownsviewKitchens,oneofthenation’spremierdesign/buildkitchencompanies,haslenthisexpertisetowhat’shotin“theheartofthehome.”ReadonforDaigle’sknowledgeabletakeonthetrendsandfindinspirationtoenhanceyourkitchen!Whetherforyourownenjoymentortoincreaseyourhome’sresalevalue,kitchenimprovementsareoneofthesmartestmovesyoucanmake.
NODS TO THE ENVIRONMENT Manycabinetrymanufacturersareoffering“green”productsandmaterialsthroughmoreenvironmentallyconsciousmanufacturingtechniques.Earth-friendlymaterialexamplesmightincludewood-grainlaminatesorreconstitutedveneerswhichareengineeredfromplantation-growntrees.Othermanufacturingexampleswouldbetheuseofformaldehyde-freeadhesivesalongwithearth-friendlypaintsandsealers.Appliancemanufacturersaremakingmoreenergy-efficientproductstoo,suchasdishwashersthatuselesswaterandwithadelayed-startoptionsoyourappliancecanrunduringoff-peakhours.LEDlightingwithinthekitchenkeepsenergyusagedown,andunliketraditionallighting,producesnoheatandkeepsyourworkspacecooler.
HIGH-TECH OPTIONS Alongwithamazingnewcabinetry-frontmaterialsandcleverinteriorsolutions,somelinesarenowofferingcabinetrywithahandle-freedesignwheredoorsanddrawersopenautomaticallywithjustalighttouchorapull.Upper-cabinetdoorscanliftuphighoutoftheway,similartotheoverheadcompartmentsonanaircraft,andcanbeclosedwithasimplepressofanaccessiblebutton.Drawersanddoorsnowcomeequippedwith“softclose”glidesandhingesallowingasilent,smooth,andeffortlessclosingmotion;preventingslamming.Applianceshavealsogonehigh-techandhavebecomemuchquieter.Somerefrigeratorbrandsofferwaterandairpurificationsystems.Manyapplianceshaveautomaticsensingfeaturesorevencomputersystemsthatcanhelpeaseandoptimizecooking.It’spossiblenowtomonitor,maintain,orcontrolyourapplianceremotelywhenyou’renotevenhome.
APPLIANCE INTEGRATION Manyhomeownersarereplacingunsightlyapplianceswithconcealed,fullyintegratedappliancesthatblendseamlesslyintothekitchen.Refrigerators,freezers,dishwashers,warmingdrawers,andmorecanbedisguisedwithcabinetry-matchingpanelsandwillacceptcabinetdoorhardware.Theappliancesareflushwiththecabinetry,thecontrolsareontheinterior,andtheyhavenovisiblehinges.Theseunitscanenhancethesleek,continuouslookofthecabinetryinacontemporarykitchen,orperhapscreatethelookofanarmoireinatraditionalsetting.Kitchensarelookinglessandlesslikekitchens,andareblendinginmorewithotherroomsofthehome.Hard-to-cleanknobsoncooktopshavebeenreplacedwithtouchcontrols.Built-in,high-definitiontelevisionsarenowamust-haveformanyhomeownersaswell.
ELEMENTS OF DESIGN STYLE:Theheavyandelaboratedetailsofthetraditionalkitchensfromthelastdecadearebeingreplacedwithsimple,lessintricateembellishments.Manyoftoday’straditionalkitchensnolongerhavethegreatlevelofdetail,inlays&appliqués,heavycarvings,andornatestackedmouldings.Kitchenspacesalsoseemtobereflectingahomeowner’spersonaluniquestylemoreoftenthesedays.Ahomeownermaydesirearedisland,aneco-friendlykitchen,orperhapsanultra-modernkitcheninaverytraditionalhome.Mixingstylesseemstobemoreaccepted.Infact,the“transitional”kitchenhascometotheforefrontasthedesiredtrend. FLOORPLANS:Open,“social”kitchenshavereplacedformal,closed-inkitchens.Aseveryonetendstogravitatetothekitchen,openfloorplansoftenhelptocreateafunctional,family-friendlyflowfromthekitchentothefamilyorlivingrooms.Thesizeoftheaveragecustom-builthomehasdecreasedoverthepastfewyears,butthesizeoftheaveragekitchenhasremainedthesame.Thisreflectsthepopularityofthekitchenasthefocalpointofthehome. COUNTERTOPS:Polishedgranitecountertopsarestillthematerialofchoice,butarefadinginpopularityaspeoplearelookingfornewoptionsinmaterialsandfinishes.Limestone,engineeredstones,wood,stainlesssteelandmarblearejustsomealternatives.Yourcountertopsurfacesarealsoaplacewhereyoucanuseeco-friendlymaterialssuchasrecycledglass,recycledmetals,concreteorreclaimedwood. FINISHES:Cabinetrywithcustom,soft-whitefinishessuchas“LinenWhite”and“WhiteDove”hastremendouslygrowninpopularity.Colortrendstodaymayincludesimplewhiteswithrichelementsofwood–perhapsevenanexoticveneer.Darkisoutandneutral,lighterfinishesarein.Sinceresaleisalwaysatopic,it’snicetoknowthatneutralpalettestendtobemoreappealingtoabroaderaudiencethananunconventionalcolormightbe.Aneutralcolorpalettealsoopensthedoorsforsomeboldcolorchoicesinbacksplashes,wallcoverings,andaccessoriestoaddabitofdramatoyourspace!
KITCHEN UPDATES SURE TO COOK UP BUYER INTEREST
ArizonaWishBallWestin Kierland Resort, May 14th602.395.9474 | WishAZ.orgComecelebratethemissionoftheMake-A-WishFoundationofArizonaatthishostedcocktailreception,silentauction,dinneranddancingprogram.Yourparticipationbenefitshundredsofchildrenwithlife-threateningorlife-immobilizingillnessesandhelpsthemtoseetheirmostheartfeltwishescometrue.
MammaMia!ASU Gammage, May 17th – 22nd480.965.3434 | ASUGammage.comPerhapsyou’reaveteranofthisfun,smash-hitmusical.Ormaybeyou’veonlyseenthefilm.Or,alas,perhapsneither!Don’tmissthisheart-warmingandtoe-tappingtaleoflove,laughterandfriendship;allsettomusicalartistsABBA’sgreatesthits.Guaranteedtoputasmileonyourfaceandadanceinyourheart.
CelebratingWomenTeaFundraiserPhoenix Art Museum, May 22nd602.265.4014 | TheHarpFoundation.orgSpendalovelyafternoonincelebrationofthewomeninyourlife.HearkeynotespeakerCynthiaRichmondonthepowerofinterpretingourdreams,takeaself-guidedexplorationofthemuseumandindulgeinadeliciousafternoontea.TheeventishostedbyTheHarpFoundation,whichprovidessoothingharpmusicforhospitalandhospicepatients.
Live&LetDie:TheMusicofPaulMcCartneySymphony Hall, June 10th – 11th602.495.1999 | PhoenixSymphony.orgAreyouatriedandtrueMcCartneyfan?WereyoublownawaybythePhoenixSymphony’ssalutetoTheBeatleslastyear?Don’tmissTonyKishman’saward-winningre-creationofthesoundandlookofPaulMcCartneyatthisspecialweekendevent.
JapaneseOrigamiandMusicMusical Instrument Museum, June 19th480.478.6000 | TheMIM.orgAspartofthemuseum’sSummerSeriesforKids,artistandmusicianKunikoYamamotowillguidechildrenintheartandtraditionoforigami.Alongwithsharingfoldingtechniques,childrenwilllearnthesymbolicmeaningsoforigamidesign.Followedbyafluteandkotoconcert,theprogrampromisestosparkimaginationsandencourageculturaldiscovery.
ArizonaDiamondbacksvs.ClevelandIndiansChase Field, June 27th – 29th602.514.8400 | Arizona.Diamondbacks.MLB.comTakemeouttotheballgame.JoinfellowD-Backfansatthisthree-gamehomestandagainsttheIndians.Butfirst,takeaguidedtouroftheballparkandgetyourfillofhotdogsandpeanutsbeforeyousettleinforthegame.Playball!
MAY|JUNE2011
GRILLEDCORNONTHECOB
SpottedDonkeyCantina480.922.1400|SpottedDonkeyCantina.com
INGREDIENTS:ear of corn husk
ground cotija cheese
chimayo chile powder
olive oil
chipotle mayonnaise (see recipe below)
Chipotle Mayonnaise 1 chipotle chile
1 clove fresh garlic
pinch of cilantro
pinch of salt
1/4 cup of your favorite mayonnaise
PREPARATION:1. Grill corn in the husk until cooked through.
2. Remove from husk and brush with olive oil.
3. Place the corn back on the grill for a short time
turning to obtain the appropriate grill marks.
4. Brush the corn ears with chipotle mayonnaise.
5. Roll in ground cotija cheese.
6. Sprinkle with chimayo chile powder.
•InArizona,itisagainstthelawfordonkeystosleepin bathtubs.•AClass2misdemeanoroccursifoneplacesamarkupon aflagwhichis“likelytoprovokephysicalretaliation.”•ArizonaobservesMountainStandardTimeonayear-round basis.TheoneexceptionistheNavajoNation,locatedin thenortheastcornerofthestate,whichobservesthedaylight savingstimechange.•InArizona,itisunlawfultorefuseapersonaglassofwater.•Nooneispermittedtoridetheirhorseupthestairsofthe countycourthouseinPrescott.•Arizona,amongallthestates,hasthelargestpercentageof itslandsetasideanddesignatedasIndianlands.•Thereare11.2millionacresofNationalForestinArizona andonefourthofthestateisforested.•ThelargestfreshwaterstripedbasswascaughtinArizona atBullheadCity.Itweighed59lbs.,12oz.•Anymisdemeanorcommittedwhilewearingaredmask isconsideredafelony.•InGlobe,cardsmaynotbeplayedinthestreetwitha NativeAmerican.
•Itsnowed400.9inchesduringthewinterof1972-1973at SunriseMountain.•ThefamousgunfightattheO.K.CorraldidNOToccuratthe O.K.Corral.WhentheEarpsandtheClantonsshotitoutin Tombstone,Arizonain1881,theirfamousbattletookplace inavacantlotbetweenFly’sPhotographGalleryandthe HarwoodhouseonTombstone’sFremontStreet.•ThebedoftheColoradoRiverattheGrandCanyonliesat aboutthesamelevelasitdidmillionsofyearsago.The canyonwasformedasthegroundcontinuedtorise,andthe rivercontinuedtocarvethroughitastheforceofthewater andthesandandboulderscutawayattherisingland.•BecauseArizona’sconditionsseemedidealforit, EdwardF.Bealebroughtincamels,whichwereactually usedforatime,butcameltransportprovedimpractical. Aftertheanimalswereabandoned,“wild”camelsremained foryears,frighteningtravelersandtheirhorses.•FamedMissionSanXavieratTucsonfeaturesacarvingof acat.Ontheoppositesideofthemissionisthecarvingof amouse.AccordingtoIndianlegend,theworldwillend whenthatcatcatchesthemouse.•Arizonaoncehadanavyconsistingoftwoboatsonthe ColoradoRiver.TheywereusedtopreventCaliforniafrom encroachingonArizonaterritory.•SouthMountainParkcoversmorethan20,000acres, makingitthelargestcityparkintheworld.
•Asaguarocactuswilltakebetween50and100yearstogrow anarm.•Canadaisthesinglelargestsourceofforeigndirect investmentinArizona,generatingthousandsofjobsfor Arizonans.Canadiansarealsothesecondlargestgroupof tourists.•Arizonahasthemosthummingbirdspecies(14).
Trivia Buffs Rejoice!Fun Facts About Arizona
Southwestern Sizzle For Your BBQ
Spotted Donkey Cantina’s Grilled Corn
The Biltmore Area’sReal Estate Report
Modernizing The Heart Of Your Home
THE PHIL TIBI GROUP
As a 25 year resident of the Biltmore area
and a real estate professional, I am well-versed
in its unique neighborhoods and exclusive
communities. I keep my clients informed about
all aspects of the market including crucial
statistics, the pros and cons of each property,
and small but important details often overlooked
by other agents. My personal goal is to not only
meet - but to exceed - your expectations.
Are you considering selling, moving up,
downsizing or investing? We will market your
property and/or find the ideal new home that fits
your needs - quickly and efficiently. Contact the
Phil Tibi Group today for a private consultation
and experience true customer satisfaction!
May | June 2011
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
www.AzBiltmoreRealEstate.com
PHIL TIBIAssociate Broker / Director of Resale
CAMBRIDGE PROPERTIES
STAY CONNECTED!
Receive this newsletter, Biltmore market reports, and Biltmore properties not yet listed via e-mail.
Simply call, e-mail or text me
your e-mail address.
BILTMORE AREA MARKET REPORT – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES
ACTIVE LISTINGS PENDING SALES CLOSED 2011 YTD # Listings 37 3 12
Listings/Sold Volume $46,980,500 $929,900 $8,238,900
List/Sold Low Price Avg High
$419,900$1,269,743$7,900,000
$450,000$501,633$575,000
$440,000$686,575$1,500,000
List/Sold Low Price Per Avg Approx SF High
$129$277$640
$191$222$267
$177$243$328
Days On Market Avg 234 149 133
Featured Property
Source: ARMLS. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
GORGEOUS & REMODELED 3,625 SQ. FT. BILTMORE TALIVERDE HOME
Stunning finishes, beautiful hardwood and travertine flooring, dramatic 18’ wood-beamed ceilings. 4 Beds/3.5 Baths. Larger 3-Car garage.
PebbleTec diving pool with resort-style landscaping. Truly a wonderful family home - Move in ready! Offered at $895,000.
To view a virtual tour and photo gallery, visit www.BiltmoreMontebello.com or simply scan this code from your smart phone.
BILTMORE AREA MARKET REPORT – PATIO AND TOWNHOMES
ACTIVE LISTINGS PENDING SALES CLOSED 2011 YTD # Listings 17 4 6
Listings/Sold Volume $9,040,100 $1,400,000 $2,315,100
List/Sold Low Price Avg High
$114,900$531,771$1,650,000
$125,000$350,000$575,000
$200,100$385,850$620,000
List/Sold Low Price Per Avg Approx SF High
$97$242$427
$100$167$253
$134$201$266
Days On Market Avg 337 102 172
