Arizona is famous for its amazing sunrises – and sure, you can catch the sunrise from anywhere in DC Ranch or North Scottsdale, but there’s no better way to see it than on a sunrise hike. Best Sunrise Hikes in Central Arizona Check out these six amazing sunrise hikes in Central Arizona – you’ll be thrilled to see the sun come up over the desert. Sunrise Peak Thompson Peak Lost Dog Continue Reading
The Best Kid-Tested Playgrounds in North Scottsdale
If you’re a parent, grandparent or caregiver who’s thinking about buying a home for sale in DC Ranch, check out this list of the best local playgrounds – each has its own amenities that kids love. The Best Kid-Tested Playgrounds in North Scottsdale Playground equipment? Check. Swing sets? Check. Plenty of kid-friendly fun? Check! These are six of our favorite playgrounds in North Scottsdale, and Continue Reading
4 Amazing Local Bookstores Near DC Ranch
Are you an avid reader looking for new places to shop? Maybe you’re new to Scottsdale and still exploring, or perhaps you’ve lived in DC Ranch for a while and want to broaden your horizons. Either way, check out our four favorite bookstores in Scottsdale. 4 Amazing Local Bookstores Near DC Ranch While Barnes & Noble is a great place for bibliophiles, there’s something to be said about small, Continue Reading
5 Tips to Make Your Kitchen Sparkle Before a Showing
If you’re selling a home in DC Ranch, your REALTOR® may have suggested that you hire a professional house-cleaner before you put your home on the market – that way, you just have to maintain what the expert did until your home sells. But keeping your house spotless so it’s ready to show at a moment’s notice is tough. How are you supposed to keep up with everything? This list of five tips can Continue Reading
5 Living Room Staging Tips From the Pros
When you’re selling your home in DC Ranch, your REALTOR® will talk to you about the importance of home staging – but what about the living room? How important is it, and what do you need to do to get it buyer-ready? This guide covers five living room staging tips from the pros that can help you sell your DC Ranch home quickly and at the right price. 5 Living Room Staging Tips From the Pros When Continue Reading
5 Issues Home Staging Can’t Fix
Home staging is a great way to drum up additional interest in your home when you’re trying to sell it – but there are five things that even the best home staging tips and tricks can’t fix. Here’s what you need to know about the five issues home staging can’t fix so you can take action before you put your DC Ranch home up for sale. 5 Issues Home Staging Can’t Fix Even the best home staging can’t Continue Reading
7 Design Trends That Date Your Home
If you’re selling your home in DC Ranch this year, your REALTOR® will talk to you about making upgrades and updates to help you sell it faster – but before you even get to that point, check out these seven design trends that hopelessly date your home. 7 Design Trends That Date Your Home Although the homes in DC Ranch are newer than many other developments in Scottsdale, it still makes sense to Continue Reading
7 Can’t-Miss Tips for Staging Your Primary Bedroom
When you’re selling a home in DC Ranch, your REALTOR® will tell you that staging is important. It’s the one way you can pull buyers into the lifestyle they want – and for most buyers, that’s the most important part of the decision to purchase a home. Staging can help you sell your home faster, and it can help boost the profits you make from the sale, too. Check out these can’t-miss tips for Continue Reading
3 Selling Points DC Ranch Buyers Are Looking for Right Now
If you’re thinking about adding your home to the pool of DC Ranch homes for sale, your REALTOR® will be able to tell you how it stacks up against other houses in your community – and he or she will also tell you what buyers are looking for so you can sell it quickly and at the best possible price. With that said, there are three big selling points that DC Ranch buyers are looking for right now. Continue Reading
5 Tips for Pulling Off the Perfect Thanksgiving at Your DC Ranch Home This Year
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, whether you’re having three guests or a dozen, you can use these five tips for pulling off the perfect holiday in your DC Ranch home. 5 Tips for Pulling Off the Perfect Thanksgiving at Your DC Ranch Home This Year Check out these tips to make Turkey Day easier when you’re hosting it in your home: Enlist help Be detailed with your lists Prepare Continue Reading
Why Sell Your Home During the Holidays?
Maybe you’ve wanted to sell your DC Ranch home for quite some time – maybe the pandemic threw a wrench in your plans, and you’re not sure whether you should put your house on the market over the winter. We’re here to tell you that it’s possible, and maybe even an excellent idea, to sell your home during the holidays this year. Here’s why. Related: How we’re keeping our Scottsdale real estate Continue Reading
3 Must-See Landmarks Within a Short Drive From DC Ranch
If you’re buying a home for sale in DC Ranch, you know that the community’s convenient location on the north side of Scottsdale makes it the perfect launch for great day trips around the Copper State. We’re close to the Tonto National Forest, a short drive from Prescott and even relatively near the Coconino National Forest – and that means there are plenty of natural landmarks to enjoy within a Continue Reading
The 5 Best Breweries Near DC Ranch
When you buy a home in DC Ranch, whether you’re living in Desert Camp, Desert Parks, Silverleaf or Country Club Village, you’ll be glad to know that there are several award-winning breweries near this beautiful community – and these are five of our favorites. The 5 Best Breweries Near DC Ranch Scottsdale has a lot of amazing breweries, but these five are all close to home and have rave Continue Reading
Top 5 Halloween Activities Near DC Ranch This Year
Let’s be realistic – a lot has changed for all of us this year, so it’s nice to find events that feel a little more like “normal” than we’ve been used to. And that means Halloween 2020 is going to be a real treat, because there are four amazing Halloween events in Scottsdale that are forging ahead as-planned. Top 4 Halloween Activities Near DC Ranch This Year Although these events are subject Continue Reading
The Best Fall Decor for Selling Your DC Ranch Home
If you’re like many people selling a home in DC Ranch this fall, you know that staging is incredibly important. So can you use fall decor to help sell your home? Here’s what you need to know. The Best Fall Decor for Selling Your DC Ranch Home When you’re selling your home, seasonal decor has its place – but you have to use it sparingly to get the best effect. If you overdo seasonal touches, Continue Reading
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist for DC Ranch Homes
Whether you’ve just purchased a home for sale in DC Ranch or you’re getting ready to sell yours in the coming months, this fall home maintenance checklist for Arizonans is going to come in really handy as temperatures start to drop. Here’s what you need to do this fall if you’re living in DC Ranch. Fall Home Maintenance Checklist for DC Ranch Homes We’re fortunate to have plenty of sun, big and Continue Reading
The 4 Best Places in Scottsdale to Get Pumpkins for Fall 2020
If you’re like many people, you’re already on the lookout for fall pumpkins – but where can you get the best selection with the most fun for 2020? Check out this list of the four best places to get pumpkins in and around Scottsdale, whether you’re looking for just one for your townhome’s porch or you’d like a dozen for friends and family to carve. The 4 Best Places in Scottsdale to Get Pumpkins Continue Reading
5 Tips for Selling Your Home in DC Ranch This Fall
Believe it or not, fall is right around the corner. Although temperatures are soaring right now, we’re well on our way to 75-degree days and almost-chilly nights. If you’re planning to sell your home in DC Ranch this fall, you have a little bit of prep work ahead – and you can use these five tips to make your house more marketable and more appealing to prospective buyers. 5 Tips for Selling Your Continue Reading
The Best Places to Donate Household Items When You Move to or From DC Ranch
When you sell your home in DC Ranch (or elsewhere because you’re moving to DC Ranch), you’ll probably go through everything you own and decide which items are coming with you to your new place. If you’re like most people, you know that donating items is a great way to give back to the community – but where do you start? Check out these five places to donate household items when you’re Continue Reading
Can You Sell Your DC Ranch Home During a Pandemic?
If you’re like many people, you intended to sell your home this summer – but then the coronavirus pandemic hit and your plans went out the window. But there’s good news: You don’t have to let the pandemic derail your plans. In fact, now might be the perfect time to sell your home. Here’s what you need to know. Can You Sell Your DC Ranch Home During a Pandemic? How quickly you sell your home Continue Reading
Does Your DC Ranch Home Need a Water Conditioner?
It’s common knowledge that Arizona’s water is some of the “hardest” in the country – in fact, on average, the minerals in our water (especially calcium and magnesium) clock in with some of the highest parts-per-million in the state. These minerals are safe to consume in your water, but the deposits get on your dishes, your shower walls and even in your clothes. If you use a tea kettle, you’ve Continue Reading