8 FEBRUARY 2023 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? SATURDAY 2/18 Drive the Dream Gala 5:30-11 p.m. at The Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Road. Childhelp, a nonprofit dedicated to at-risk children’s physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs, is hosting its 19th annual Drive the Dream fundraising gala. Guests can enjoy a night of cocktails, dancing, dinner and entertainment from Grammy-award winner Clint Black, Melissa Peterman, Rex Linn and other musical acts. This year’s theme is “Giddy Up for Kids.” childhelp.org Arizona Strong Beer Festival 1-5 p.m. at Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. The 22 nd annual Arizona Strong Beer Festival will have over 500 beers on tap from over 100 different breweries. There will also be an assortment of food vendors, live music and entertainment, beer education panels and “strong man” games. General admission is $70 and includes 28 tasting tickets. There are also VIP packages. chooseazbrews.com Scottsdale Mac and Cheese Crawl 1-7 p.m. at various locations, starting at 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale. Mac and cheese – need we say more? This event showcases the cheesy dish at multiple Old Town locations. Attendees can try dishes, enjoy drink specials and stay “healthy” by walking to each spot! This is a 21+ event. Tickets start at $20. scottsdalebarcrawls.com SUNDAY 2/19 2023 Willo Historic Home Tour 9 a.m., starting at Third Ave. and W. Monte Vista Road in downtown Phoenix. This tour will showcase 14 restored historic homes and gardens in various styles and eras. After the tour, guests are invited to a street fair with local vendors, live music, food trucks and a beer and wine garden for the grownups. Tickets are $25. willophx.com FRIDAY 2/24 Design for Dogs 5-9 p.m. at the Facings of America showroom, 16421 N. 90th St., Scottsdale. Facings of America is hosting the 9 th annual Design for Dogs event, where guests can enjoy food, music, beverage tastings, raffle prizes and adoptable pets. The highlight of the evening is the doghouse design and build contest, where judges will choose and present the Best in Show and People’s Choice awards. Tickets are $50 per person. designfordogs.org SATURDAY 2/25 Thrive to Five Playfest 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at SRP Pera Club, 1 E. Continental Dr., Tempe. Presented by the Arizona Coyotes and Southwest Human Development, this event is for the littles to learn and have fun all in one. There will be free books, playtime, make-and-take activities and games, photo booths, a sensory- friendly play area, a crafters market and early childhood resources. Tickets are $10 for adults. swhd.org/playfest Furry Friends Fine Arts Festival 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Shemer Art Center, 5005 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. An art festival for the entire family, pets included. Shemer will showcase all things animal with paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics, metal, furniture and clothing. There will also be vendors, paw readings and pet adoptions by Maricopa County Animal Care & Control. Admission is $5 per person or $10 for the family. shemerartcenter.org Ray on my Mind 7 p.m. at the Madison Center for the Arts, 5601 N. 16th St., Phoenix. Ray On My Mind is a concert and theater work that brings the music of Ray Charles to life. Portraying Ray, master pianist and vocalist Kenny Brawner will lead an 11-piece orchestra in performing popular hits like ‘What’d I Say,’ ‘I Got a Woman’ and ‘Georgia On My Mind.’ Monologues depicting Ray’s triumphs and tragedies will be interspersed with the songs. Tickets start at $35. themadison.org SATURDAY 2/26 – SUNDAY 2/27 The Arizona Wine Garden Party 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Singh Meadows, 1490 E. Weber Dr., Tempe. Enjoy two days of wine tasting to benefit The Joy Bus, a nonprofit that provides meals to cancer patients. The event will host 15 Arizona wineries pouring over 150 wines. There will also be an artist marketplace, food trucks, live music and entertainment. Saturday tickets are $35; Sundays are $30 – both come with a commemorative take-home wine glass. Singh Meadows Facebook page Thrive to Five Playfest at SRP Pera Club in Tempe. 2023 Willo Historic Home Tour in downtown Phoenix. FREE ADMISSION FOR LOOKERS & SPECTATORS! Exhibitor Registration Fee (donation): $20 with advance sign up, $30 on event day at the gate. Trophies Include: Best Classic Car, Best Truck, Best in Show, Best Muscle Car, Best Sports Car, plus more. Sunday, March 26, 2023 – 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Hopi Elementary School 5110 E. Lafayette Blvd., Phoenix AZ 85018 Details at www.ACMNA.org/events

t u c k e r b l a l o c k m a n a g i n g b r o k e r & c o - f o u n d e r 6 0 2 . 5 6 1 . 0 4 4 5 o l e g b o r t m a n a s s o c i a t e b r o k e r & c o - f o u n d e r 6 0 2 . 4 0 2 . 2 2 9 6 p a i d a d v e r t i s e m e n t Rewarding Location There is an old saying in real estate that goes like this....Location, Location, Location. Fortunately for you, if you are reading this newspaper you probably live somewhere in the Camelback Corridor which is regarded by many as the premiere location within Phoenix. Historically, our neighborhoods will outperform in bull markets and will provide some insulation in bear markets because of the location premium. For the past year, the national media has portrayed a housing market that is in a recession or headed for worse. We can tell you as local experts that the national headlines are not in step with what we are seeing here in the Arcadia and Biltmore neighborhoods. Our markets have been extremely resilient and are still lacking an ample amount of inventory. Although some homes are taking longer to sell, it is still very much a seller’s market and we haven’t seen any significant devaluations. If you are noticing price reductions it is because the home is probably not up to today’s buyer standards or may lie in a peculiar location such as backing Camelback Rd. There are currently only 17 homes for sale in Arcadia Proper and 16 homes for sale in the Biltmore. Out of these, very few are actually turn-key homes where buyers would move right in. When move-in ready homes do come to the market, they are snatched up within the first few weeks. For example in Arcadia, 6130 E Calle del Media went under contract at $4,500,000 within 3 weeks of being listed. Likewise in the Biltmore, 2737 E Arizona Biltmore Circle #3 went under contract at a record breaking price of $2,350,000 after only 4 days on market. We remain bullish on the market and will continue to keep you posted throughout 2023 with monthly updates. If you have any questions about the price or marketability of your home, please do not hesitate to reach out.