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Scottsdale launches 2-year homeowner rebate program to reduce salt in reclaimed water

How a water softener works

In July, the City of Scottsdale launched a homeowner rebate and 2-year pilot program with a goal of reducing salt in waste water.  The program is open to all Scottsdale homeowners through an application process. Scottsdale is an environmentally conscious and action-oriented city, which is another reason why Scottsdale communities such as DC Ranch are a great place to call Continue Reading

DC Ranch Food Circle in need of non-perishables for Foothills Food Bank | Scottsdale

DC Ranch Food Circle, established by the DC Ranch Community Council has been providing non-perishable household goods to the Foothills Food Bank for a number of years.  The group collects items at the Desert Camp Community Center on Thompson Peak Parkway at Desert Camp Drive.  You can drop off items anytime. The Foothills Food Bank is in urgent need of supplies and your donations Continue Reading

Celebrate "Preserve Day" at McDowell Sonoran Conservancy’s free event Saturday, October 18

On Saturday, October 18, the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is hosting "Preserve Day," a free event, in honor of Scottdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve Month.  The celebration takes place at the Preserve's newest trailhead, Brown's Ranch Trailhead (on Alma School Road, 1.25 miles north of Dynamite) within minutes of DC Ranch. Here's the "Preserve Day" event schedule: 8:30 am Continue Reading

DC Ranch Community Garden welcomes Master Gardener, Tyler Storey | October 18

The DC Ranch Community Council has announced that Tyler Storey is joining the Community Garden team at Copper Ridge School as "Garden Coach".  He'll be in the garden on Saturday, October 18th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm to assist and answer gardening questions. Storey is a Certified Desert Landscaper, Master Gardener and member of the International Society of Arboriculture. Continue Reading

DC Ranch hosts Spooky Seas Halloween party on Saturday, October 25

DC Ranch hosts Spooky Seas Halloween party on Saturday, October 25

The Community Council at DC Ranch is hosting a Spooky Seas Halloween celebration for the whole family at the Desert Camp Community Center on Saturday, October 25th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. It's impressive how many fun and interesting things the DC Ranch Community Council puts together to build the sense of belonging at DC Ranch.  You can read more about DC Continue Reading

DC Ranch Film Club reviewing "Gone Girl" Thursday, October 16

DC Ranch Film Club reviewing Gone Girl

The DC Ranch Film Club will be reviewing the new movie thriller "Gone Girl" on Thursday, October 16 at the Desert Camp Community Center located at the corner of Thompson Peak Parkway and Desert Camp Drive.  The film was released on October 3rd and stars Ben Affleck. Events like these are what makes DC Ranch a great place to call home near the heart of Scottsdale. There is Continue Reading

The Great Pumpkin Festival at Desert Botanical Garden near DC Ranch | October 23 – 26

Children can pick out a free pumpkin at Desert Botanical Garden, October 23 - 26

What a great way to kick-off the Halloween season!  The Desert Botanical Garden, just 25 minutes from DC Ranch, is hosting a The Great Pumpkin Festival from Thursday, October 23 through Sunday, October 26. Children 12 and under can participate in special crafts and activities and receive a free pumpkin as part of their admission.  Enjoy family hay rides to the Continue Reading

Show me the money: price, earnest money and prequalification

My favorite thing to do in my job as a Scottsdale real estate agent is to negotiate offers.  When I’m representing the seller in the sale of a home, my job is to get them the highest possible price and the best possible terms. While there are a number of terms that are typically negotiated in the offer - closing dates, who will pay the HOA transfer fees, termite treatments, Continue Reading

Hike and explore the McDowell Sonoran Preserve’s Gateway Trailhead near DC Ranch

Love to hike in Scottsdale's Sonoran Desert?  Enjoy architecture?  Why not try a unique experience that combines the two, and head out to the Gateway Trailhead of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve near DC Ranch for a day of great exploration. With over 100 miles of trails located right in DC Ranch's backyard, you will experience the best that Arizona has to offer:  breathtaking Continue Reading

Road closure reminder during this Sunday’s Tour de Scottsdale | DC Ranch

Tour de Scottsdale

DC Ranch residents are accustomed to bicycle traffic throughout the community - the weather, the well maintained roads and the scenery make it a great place for cyclists.  With the 11th Annual Tour de Scottsdale just days away, however, the bicycle traffic will jump to a whole new level this Sunday, October 12 and three roads will be closed for a brief period in the Continue Reading

The Country Club at DC Ranch renovation update: one month until opening day party

Last year, members of The Country Club at DC Ranch approved a $4M renovation project that included golf course improvements and clubhouse expansion and renovations, which began May 1. We have been monitoring the progress all summer in this blog, and are excited to announce that we are just one-month away from the November 7th opening day party. The clubhouse's exterior Continue Reading

Scottsdale Quarter offers live music Saturday nights through November 22nd

Scottsdale Quarter, the most popular and diverse shopping area near DC Ranch, began it's fall live music festival yesterday evening.  The series will run every Saturday night from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm through November 22nd.  Rock Lobster, a local band that plays hits from the 80's, kicked off the series last night. We are DC Ranch real estate specialists and one of our Continue Reading

3 bedroom + den golf course home for sale in DC Ranch’s Country Club Village

One of The Matheson Team's newest listings is a 3 bedroom plus den, 4 bathroom, single level home backing to The Country Club at DC Ranch golf course.  This home has a sunny, south facing backyard - perfect for the winter resident. The address of this property is 9290 E. Thompson Peak Parkway #259, Scottsdale, AZ 85255.  The asking price is $1,125,000. Surrounded by golf course on Continue Reading

The Country Club at DC Ranch member survey results: 92% satisfaction rate

The Country Club at DC Ranch members participated in a survey in July of this year, and the results showed that the club outpaced the industry average in overall member satisfaction.  An impressive 92% of members said they are more than satisfied with the club, compared to 83% of members at 103 other country clubs that were polled. As Scottsdale realtors who specialize in DC Continue Reading

The Living Room Wine Cafe and Lounge opens new location at DC Ranch Market Street

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

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