ArizonaHomeowner
VANN
Vol. 5 Issue 11
Maricopa County By The Numbers NOVEMBER 2018 9/4/18 – 10/4/18
6,920 $
TOTAL #
CLOSED
332,505
98
61 AVG DAYS ON MARKET
LIST/SELL PRICE RATIO
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The pantry is the workhorse of the kitchen. There are many new and innovative shelf, bin, drawer and lighting setups that can help keep your food items and supplies in good order. Source: Houzz.com
Your La Solana neighbor and property expert.
Lesley Vann
If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling, call Lesley today!
M.Ed., PLLC, Realtor®
480.599.1119 Direct Lesley@LesleyVann.com LesleyVann.com • La Solana 33107 N. 25th Drive | Phoenix | 85085 Call Lesley today if you are thinking about a new home! If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.
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Happy Friendsgiving!
Away from Home for the Holidays
Heard Museum Phoenix, AZ
Sticky Garlic Chicken GoodNes
LOCAL VENUE Phoenix, AZ
Friends A FEAST FOR
I
f you don’t come from a large family or were compelled by college or career to travel far from home, then chances are you have attended or hosted a non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner with friends and acquaintances. Or perhaps you and your spouse find the newly empty nest a little too quiet and want to welcome other chick-less parents to share a bottle of wine along with the prized wishbone.
The Heard Museum is an internationally acclaimed museum for the quality of its collections, world class exhibitions, educational programming and unmatched festivals. Dedicated to the advancement of American Indian Art, the Heard successfully presents the stories of American Indian people from a first-person perspective, as well as exhibitions that showcase the beauty of traditional and contemporary art. The Heard Museum is free to the general public on the first Friday of every month from 6-10pm. Source: Heard.org/about/
No matter the generation or demographic, the prospect of being alone during the holidays is never welcome, especially when inundated with commercials and ads celebrating warm family reunions. Sometimes it’s a choice of avoiding familial drama or being asked for the thousandth time when you plan to marry. Friends tend to leave judgment off the menu. Ready to host this year? Then it’s time to choose your Thanksgiving family. Invite single friends and parents without partners, Bill in accounting who never joins in at work, or the sweet old lady down the hall who receives meals on wheels. Once you’ve set your guest list – and make it flexible for last minute adoptees – the meal planning can begin. If you’re in charge of the turkey, remember it needs several days to thaw to avoid a cooking disaster. Prepare some side dishes ahead of time if you’re limited on space, so they can simply be heated up the day of. Many “orphans” will want to pitch in, so you can never go wrong with potluck. Just in case, use Facebook or a sign-up app so you don’t end up with too many pumpkin pies and no vegetables. Hold up – there is no such thing as too many pumpkin pies.
SLUMBER TIME
L
ife can be stressful … so you need a special space to unwind. That’s why your bedroom should be an oasis from all the chaos. Here’s how to create a peaceful and calm space that will help you sleep soundly at the end of the day. The best way to improve your sleeping space is to ask yourself how you feel when you walk into your bedroom? Walk in and think, “Do I feel relaxed? Do I feel comfortable?” (It may even help to snap a few pics of your space on your phone, and then analyze the room like you would a photo on Pinterest or Instagram.) Next, gauge the temperature. If it feels hot or stuffy, have a fan installed to keep air circulating at night. If sun is streaming in the windows, add curtains or window treatments that can filter light and make the space seem more airy and light. Lighting should also be low and dimmable for different times of the day. It may be time to consider the color theme. Sleepy blues, calming grays, and creamy whites all make for a tranquil space. You may
Potlucks are also a great way to get to know your friends and neighbors while trying new things. Who says it has to be traditional turkey? A multi-cultural table with new and unusual dishes could be more memorable than the typical drumstick and stuffing. A common woe of not hosting Thanksgiving is the depressing lack of leftovers, so guests will be truly appreciative if you provide takeout boxes for a delicious next-day turkey sandwich or slice of pie. Whether facing your first holiday away from mom’s perfectly mashed potatoes or consciously choosing to skip Aunt June’s Waldorf salad, being part of a Friendsgiving celebration can be a welcome tonic for the homesick soul. Amen and happy holidays.
need to rethink bright reds or energetic yellows and opt for muted, relaxing colors for your boudoir. Tone down the bedding, window treatments, and furniture hues as well while you’re at it and perhaps relocate some items to other rooms of your home. Next, declutter! After all, there’s no way to rest when your eyes are staring at piles of paperwork or books, laundry piled up around the room, or exercise equipment screaming “Use me!” And although it’s difficult, try to keep your bedroom free of electronics, which many studies have shown are sleep disruptors. Staring at blinking numbers is anything but relaxing! Bottom line: Anything that reminds you of your never-ending to-do list should be off-limits in your bedroom. If music or aromas help you to unwind, consider adding an aromatherapy machine to your space. These often come with soothing sounds of the sea or of a trickling stream to help ease you into relaxation. Essential oils of lavender and calendula help relax your mind and body as you drift off into sleep. Finally, is your mattress due to be replaced? You spend a lot of time sleeping so make sure you are comfortable. Your linens may also need an upgrade. Higher thread counts and soft hued sheets and bedding will help you relax when you climb into bed at the end of a long day.
Sticky Garlic Chicken
FLAVORFUL
The Heard Museum
INGREDIENTS 8 1/3 cup 3 tbsp 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 4
Chicken drumsticks Packed brown sugar Soy sauce Cider vinegar Chopped fresh ginger Garlic cloves (large)
DIRECTIONS Remove skin from chicken. Place chicken in single layer in foil-lined 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Bake at 400° F for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, make sauce. Place sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger and garlic in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Pour mixture into small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until reduced and thickened. Remove chicken from oven. Drain excess liquid. Brush chicken with two-thirds of sauce. Bake for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven; brush with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.
LIFEWISE
GoodNes.com
LOCAL VENUE Phoenix, AZ
Friends A FEAST FOR
I
f you don’t come from a large family or were compelled by college or career to travel far from home, then chances are you have attended or hosted a non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner with friends and acquaintances. Or perhaps you and your spouse find the newly empty nest a little too quiet and want to welcome other chick-less parents to share a bottle of wine along with the prized wishbone.
The Heard Museum is an internationally acclaimed museum for the quality of its collections, world class exhibitions, educational programming and unmatched festivals. Dedicated to the advancement of American Indian Art, the Heard successfully presents the stories of American Indian people from a first-person perspective, as well as exhibitions that showcase the beauty of traditional and contemporary art. The Heard Museum is free to the general public on the first Friday of every month from 6-10pm. Source: Heard.org/about/
No matter the generation or demographic, the prospect of being alone during the holidays is never welcome, especially when inundated with commercials and ads celebrating warm family reunions. Sometimes it’s a choice of avoiding familial drama or being asked for the thousandth time when you plan to marry. Friends tend to leave judgment off the menu. Ready to host this year? Then it’s time to choose your Thanksgiving family. Invite single friends and parents without partners, Bill in accounting who never joins in at work, or the sweet old lady down the hall who receives meals on wheels. Once you’ve set your guest list – and make it flexible for last minute adoptees – the meal planning can begin. If you’re in charge of the turkey, remember it needs several days to thaw to avoid a cooking disaster. Prepare some side dishes ahead of time if you’re limited on space, so they can simply be heated up the day of. Many “orphans” will want to pitch in, so you can never go wrong with potluck. Just in case, use Facebook or a sign-up app so you don’t end up with too many pumpkin pies and no vegetables. Hold up – there is no such thing as too many pumpkin pies.
SLUMBER TIME
L
ife can be stressful … so you need a special space to unwind. That’s why your bedroom should be an oasis from all the chaos. Here’s how to create a peaceful and calm space that will help you sleep soundly at the end of the day. The best way to improve your sleeping space is to ask yourself how you feel when you walk into your bedroom? Walk in and think, “Do I feel relaxed? Do I feel comfortable?” (It may even help to snap a few pics of your space on your phone, and then analyze the room like you would a photo on Pinterest or Instagram.) Next, gauge the temperature. If it feels hot or stuffy, have a fan installed to keep air circulating at night. If sun is streaming in the windows, add curtains or window treatments that can filter light and make the space seem more airy and light. Lighting should also be low and dimmable for different times of the day. It may be time to consider the color theme. Sleepy blues, calming grays, and creamy whites all make for a tranquil space. You may
Potlucks are also a great way to get to know your friends and neighbors while trying new things. Who says it has to be traditional turkey? A multi-cultural table with new and unusual dishes could be more memorable than the typical drumstick and stuffing. A common woe of not hosting Thanksgiving is the depressing lack of leftovers, so guests will be truly appreciative if you provide takeout boxes for a delicious next-day turkey sandwich or slice of pie. Whether facing your first holiday away from mom’s perfectly mashed potatoes or consciously choosing to skip Aunt June’s Waldorf salad, being part of a Friendsgiving celebration can be a welcome tonic for the homesick soul. Amen and happy holidays.
need to rethink bright reds or energetic yellows and opt for muted, relaxing colors for your boudoir. Tone down the bedding, window treatments, and furniture hues as well while you’re at it and perhaps relocate some items to other rooms of your home. Next, declutter! After all, there’s no way to rest when your eyes are staring at piles of paperwork or books, laundry piled up around the room, or exercise equipment screaming “Use me!” And although it’s difficult, try to keep your bedroom free of electronics, which many studies have shown are sleep disruptors. Staring at blinking numbers is anything but relaxing! Bottom line: Anything that reminds you of your never-ending to-do list should be off-limits in your bedroom. If music or aromas help you to unwind, consider adding an aromatherapy machine to your space. These often come with soothing sounds of the sea or of a trickling stream to help ease you into relaxation. Essential oils of lavender and calendula help relax your mind and body as you drift off into sleep. Finally, is your mattress due to be replaced? You spend a lot of time sleeping so make sure you are comfortable. Your linens may also need an upgrade. Higher thread counts and soft hued sheets and bedding will help you relax when you climb into bed at the end of a long day.
Sticky Garlic Chicken
FLAVORFUL
The Heard Museum
INGREDIENTS 8 1/3 cup 3 tbsp 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 4
Chicken drumsticks Packed brown sugar Soy sauce Cider vinegar Chopped fresh ginger Garlic cloves (large)
DIRECTIONS Remove skin from chicken. Place chicken in single layer in foil-lined 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Bake at 400° F for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, make sauce. Place sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger and garlic in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Pour mixture into small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until reduced and thickened. Remove chicken from oven. Drain excess liquid. Brush chicken with two-thirds of sauce. Bake for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven; brush with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.
LIFEWISE
GoodNes.com
About Joalice
T
he cold Chicago weather brought Joalice Ryan and her family to the Valley of the Sun with enthusiasm! A successful business owner for many years back in Illinois, Joalice offers her Arizona clients entrepreneurial skills that bring success to buying and selling real estate. Skills such as: attention to detail, commitment to follow through, organization, excellent negotiation tactics and people-savvy demeanor to name a few. Joalice pours her heart into every home transaction and it shows in the results and exceeded expectations of her clients. “Listening is key,” says Joalice. “Every home buying or selling experience has a thousand unique details and it’s my job to orchestrate all of them in a way that achieves my client’s goals. As an agent, I offer a full concierge service in getting the home show ready.” Specializing in luxury properties in the Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, North Phoenix and Fountain Hills areas, Joalice has joined Realty One Group as a full service REALTOR®. She earned a Masters in Occupational Therapy from Midwestern University and is married with two children, ages nine and eleven. She, family and golden retriever love to be outdoors, hiking, four-wheeling and exploring the AZ sights. Nothing satisfies me more than seeing the smiles that come with a successful real estate transaction. Thanks again for considering me as your Realtor.
About Veronica
V
eronica was born in Mt Morris Michigan just outside of Flint. After toughing it out in the mid-west for 26 years it was time for a change. She moved to Arizona in the summer of 1998. She has been a licensed real estate agent since 2005. Veronica has been blessed with three beautiful children and they have lived in the North Scottsdale and Desert Ridge area for the last 15 years. Veronica is an agent who brings a strategic yet personable approach to the home buying and selling experience. She has build a reputation on her refreshingly friendly customer care and proven ability to guide buyers and obtaining the best value for their dream home. Her straight forward approach has benefitted her in assisting sellers to a smooth, stress-free sale of their home. She has extensive knowledge of the Phoenix Metro area along with Cave Creek, Carefree, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and East valley neighborhoods. She specializes in home buying and selling, investment properties, luxury homes, and multi-unit residential properties. She brings her passion and attention to detail to support buyers in a highly focused search for their new home. Her patient and methodical approach has proven to help sellers get the most value for their money. As an experienced agent, Veronica understands that buying and selling is one of the biggest decisions in a persons life and views representation and guidance of her clients through this process as not only as a huge responsibility but a true privilege. Clients want someone they can trust, someone who can complete their transaction and someone who they want to spend time with. She thoroughly loves her work, enjoys the fantastic people she meets every day and is lucky enough to call some of them her neighbors and friends. Veronica always wanted to build a beautiful home and once she created that for my family she realized that she had a real passion for real estate and wants to help others realize their dream of home ownership.
HIGH-ENERGY PROFESSIONALS WHO GET THE JOB DONE
Joalice Ryan
Veronica Miller
480.244.0055
480.236.7061
Joalice.Ryan@gmail.com www.JoaliceRyan.com
VeronicaMiller1989@gmail.com www.VeronicaSellsAZ.com
CALL JOALICE AND VERONICA TODAY IF YOU ARE THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.
Produced by DLP Marketing • (480)460-0996 • DLPmarketing.com