Tom Kaufman, owner and operator of The Living Room, a wine bar and restaurant concept that he started in Chandler, is opening a new location this Friday, October 3rd in DC Ranch's Market Street in Scottsdale. The Living Room's location is a premier spot on Market Street, the space formerly occupied by Armitage Bistro, which closed earlier this year. Tom comes from a long history of Continue Reading
11th Annual Tour de Scottsdale next Sunday, October 12 | DC Ranch
Sunday, October 12th marks the 11th annual Tour de Scottsdale. The proceeds of the event, which starts and finishes at Market Street in DC Ranch, go to the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy to benefit the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The McDowell Sonoran Preserve is important to residents of DC Ranch because the two properties are adjoining and, in some areas, even intertwined. This Continue Reading
Real estate market update for zip code 85255 in North Scottsdale
Since we're wrapping up the 3rd quarter of 2014, we thought it would be a nice time for a review of the real estate market in 85255. Below are 3 graphs which give you an idea of what is happening in the market in terms of active listings, number of sales, and average sales price per square foot sales for single family homes in 85255. All data and graphs were obtained from Michael Continue Reading
Title insurance protects your new home against past claims on the title
When you are purchasing a home, how do you know if there is a lien on the property? What can a home buyer do to be sure the property they are purchasing has "clear title" (no liens?) First of all - what is a real estate lien? A lien is an encumbrance on a property to secure a debt that the property owner owes to the person placing the lien. There are many types of liens - Continue Reading
DC Ranch Community Council starts new Spotlight Speaker series | Scottsdale
The DC Ranch Community Council is starting a new Spotlight Speaker series beginning Wednesday, October 22 at The Homestead Community Center. The series is intended to engage residents in learning and discussion on several topics. The speakers are chosen based on their subject matter expertise. Initial topics include a variety of contemporary and historical issues including Continue Reading
DC Ranch HOA reminds sellers to have "pre-inspection" before listing home for sale
An article in the September 2014 issue of the DC Ranch News reminded residents who are considering selling their homes to call the Ranch Association for a complimentary inspection before listing their home for sale. When a home sells in DC Ranch, the HOA performs a "Transfer and Disclosure inspection," which reviews the outside elements of the home - such as plants, paint colors, and Continue Reading
2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo for sale at the Village at Market Street in DC Ranch
The Matheson Team has a new listing in the Village at Market Street condominiums in DC Ranch, built by PB Bell: a 2-bedroom, 2 bathroom, ground floor unit with 1,298 square feet. The property address is 20801 N. 90th Place, #161, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255. The list price of this home is $240,000. If you are looking for a low-maintenance, lock-and-leave type property within 5 Continue Reading
Grass overseeding throughout DC Ranch common areas, September 29 – October 24
Just like the golf courses in our area, the lawns of the DC Ranch community centers, common areas and parks will be overseeded during the last week of September. Residents are asked to keep off all common area grass from September 29 - October 24th to allow it to grow properly. Overseeding is what we call the practice of "replacing" the summer grass with winter grass. The Continue Reading
4th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships October 25-26 at WestWorld
The excitement and flare of the 4th Annual Scottsdale Polo Championships: Horses & Horsepower returns to Scottsdale's Westworld, just 5 minutes from DC Ranch, on October 25-26. Last year the polo championship drew the largest crowd in the country for a 2-day polo event, peaking at 12,400 attendees. This year, the event has added an additional match. Check out the Continue Reading
Is a home buyer’s verbal offer to purchase real estate enforceable in Arizona?
Can you hold a buyer to a verbal offer they have made on your home? Probably not, since in Arizona, real estate contracts are only enforceable only when they are in alignment with the Statute of Frauds. What does the Statute of Frauds have to do with your real estate transaction? To have a legally binding and enforceable contract, everything! There are only two elements that are necessary Continue Reading
The Country Club at DC Ranch: Updated overseeding and reopening schedule
Most Arizona golf courses close for 2-3 weeks between September and October every year for "overseeding." The Country Club at DC Ranch will begin overseeding tomorrow, Monday, September 22nd, and will re-open on Friday, October 17th. The Country Club will be open during these dates, but the golf course will be closed. The driving range is scheduled to re-open on October Continue Reading
Traffic safety awareness: DC Ranch installs 3 electronic speed monitoring signs
Three programmable electronic speed signs have been recently installed within DC Ranch by the Homeowners' Association. Speeding on neighborhood streets was one of the main concerns that DC Ranch residents expressed in a recent survey. The electronic signs are moveable and sit above community speed signs for driver visibility. They are programmed to show the speed limit you are driving. Continue Reading
Getting ready to sell your DC Ranch home and wondering if you should update?
It’s September, and soon the seasonal visitors and buyers will start to trickle back to Scottsdale and the DC Ranch area for its outstanding weather. If your plans are to sell your house this season, it’s not too late to get it ready by making some home improvements and adding some upgrades. Keep in mind that not all upgrades will add to the bottom line, so be prudent before shelling out the Continue Reading
Do it yourself home maintenance: flush your water heater with 6 easy steps | DC Ranch
Regularly maintaining your home's systems, such as its heating and cooling systems, appliances, roof and hot water heaters can prolong their functional lives, save dollars, and signal a potential issue before it gets to an emergency situation. Below are 6 do-it-yourself steps for maintaining your hot water heater. When water goes into a water heater, sediment and Continue Reading
4 Scottsdale zoning proposals that would amend the City’s General Plan
On September 10th, Scottsdale residents were given the opportunity to learn about and comment on 4 zoning proposals that would amend the City's General Plan. Of the four proposals, the relocation of Greasewood Flat was the most strongly opposed. The Matheson Team, your DC Ranch real estate experts, strives to keep you up to date on what's happening in the community. Bookmark Continue Reading
Flood watch for Scottsdale area tomorrow and Thursday (September 17-18)
Today, the national weather service issued a "flash-flood-watch" for multiple locations in Arizona including the Scottsdale area. Anticipated flash flooding is forecast for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 17 and Thursday, September 18. After last week's historic rainfall, the flash-flood-watch is top-of-mind for all of us here. It's important to the Matheson Continue Reading
Barrett-Jackson, the world’s greatest collector car auction | Scottsdale
Car collectors around the world look forward to Scottsdale's annual classic automobile auction, the "Barrett-Jackson", held every January at WestWorld, just 5 minutes from DC Ranch. Scottsdale's 2015 Barrett-Jackson car auction is set for January 10 - January 18, and hotel rooms book quickly. If you're thinking about coming to see the auction live, our advice is to make Continue Reading
Arizona Coyotes hockey fans, get ready: the 2014-15 NHL season begins October 9
Like a lot of Valley hockey fans, I'm looking forward to the start of the 2014-15 Coyotes hockey season on October 9th. This year, our local team has a new name. The Phoenix Coyotes are now the Arizona Coyotes. Jerseys have changed as well, including a new logo to incorporate the new name. (Hang-on to those old ones - they may be collectors' items one day.) You may Continue Reading
Loop 101 Pima Freeway construction will expand highway to 5 lanes | Scottsdale
If you've travelled on the Loop 101 Freeway in Scottsdale between the 202 Freeway and Shea Boulevard, you've probably seen construction signs or been caught in more traffic than usual. In August, Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) started a 2-year expansion project on this 11 mile stretch of the Pima Freeway. As your DC Ranch real estate specialists we're committed to Continue Reading
What happens when the home you’re buying doesn’t appraise for the sales price?
When purchasing a home in Arizona with a financing contingency (i.e. the buyer's offer is contingent upon successfully obtaining a loan), there is a built-in contingency in the Arizona Association of Realtors Residential Purchase Contract that the home must appraise for at least the sales price. We are often asked by our buyers during the negotiating process, "what do we do if the home Continue Reading
Rosati’s Pizzeria and Sports Bar now open at DC Ranch Crossing | Scottsdale
Rosati's Pizzeria and Sports Bar recently opened at the south end of the community of DC Ranch, in the DC Ranch Crossing retail complex. DC Ranch Crossing is less than 1/2 mile northeast of the 101 and Pima Road, at the corner of Pima and Legacy Boulevard. As DC Ranch real estate experts, count on us to keep you "in-the-know" on events, amenities, and DC Ranch homes for Continue Reading
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