APRIL 2025 8 Have an event or brief that you’d like us to consider for What’s Happening, Arcadia? Send it to editor@arcadianews.com. Ovation Gala 5:30 p.m. at The Camby, 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. Rosie’s House is a nonprofit that provides free afterschool music programs to youth from disadvantaged families. Tonight is all about honoring that work. Guests will hear musical performances featuring Rosie’s House students, participate in a silent and live auction and enjoy dinner at tonight’s gala. Tickets start at $250 per person. rosieshouse.org High Tea & Couture Reimagined Fashion Show 6 p.m. in Paradise Valley. Ballet Arizona and FABRIC are joining forces to host a high tea and fundraiser featuring a fashion show where 10 designers will upcycle ballet costumes into couture pieces. The event, part of Eco Fashion Week, will raise funds for both organizations and showcase the intersection of dance, fashion, and eco- conscious design. General admission is $150; VIP packages are available. balletaz.org Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road. More than 160 local and national artists, curators and vendors will be onsite showcasing their wares – everything from vintage to handmade. There will also be live music and food trucks. Sign up for early admission and receive a reusable shopping bag. A VIP event on Friday is also available for $50. Tickets are $10. junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com Great Food Expo 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Phoenix Convention Center, 33 S. 3rd St. Chefs, foodies, and anyone who loves to cook – and eat – should check out this weekend’s Great Food Expo. There will be cooking, baking and mixology classes, demos, vendors, shopping and samples. Celebrity chefs, including Food Network’s Duff Goldman, will also be on-site. Tickets are $5 for general admission. greatfoodexpo.com Arizona Women’s Expo 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, at the Phoenix Convention Center, 33 S. 3rd St. Happening in conjunction with the Great Food Expo is the Women’s Expo, with vendors focused on personal style, uncovering passions, shopping and relaxing. There will be workshops, wine tastings, beauty treatments, speaker series, make and takes, and more. Tickets are $5 for general admission, with VIP packages available. azwomensexpo.com Concert Series 4:30 p.m. at Christ Church of the Ascension, 4015 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley. This free event, “Harpsichord Favorites,” will celebrate 400 years of virtuosic and colorful harpsichord music featuring works by Bach, Rameau, Couperin, Handel, Byrd, and Howells, performed by Dr. Guy Whatley. Donations benefitting the CCA Choir Program will be accepted. ccaaz.org Bubble Planet Times vary, at Arizona Mills, 5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir., Tempe. Inside this spherical world, guests can venture from one immersive space – like the infinity room or the selfie room – to the next, experiencing each with all five senses. With oversized “bubbles,” balloons, soap, and more, this sensory universe will give attendees an opportunity to see the world in a fun, new way. Tickets are $23 for adults and $18 for kids. bubble-planet.com High Tea & Couture Reimagined Fashion Show in Paradise Valley. Bubble Planet at Arizona Mills in Tempe. 4015 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley 602.381.9906 • info@ccsaz.org ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ENRICHED BY FAITH CLASSES FOR TODDLERS THROUGH 4TH GRADE COME LEARN WITH US! P R E S C H O O L - E L E M E N T A R Y ccsaz.org
p a i d a d v e r t i s e m e n t A Tale of Two Markets u n d e r s ta n d i n g a r c a d i a’ s m a r k e t : t h e r o l e o f i n t e r e s t r at e s a n d b u y e r d e m a n d The charts above show the average sales prices in Arcadia Proper and Arcadia Lite since the first quarter of 2021. It is interesting to see how each market has reacted to interest rates and market dynamics over a longer period of time. In Arcadia Proper, changes in interest rates don’t significantly affect the market. Over the past year, approximately 60% of the sales closed were cash transactions. While the market did take some steps back as interest rates rose in 2023, Arcadia Proper has exploded over the past year with an average sales price of $3,780,000 from 2024-2025 even as rates hovered around 7%. In stark contrast, Arcadia Lite has struggled over the past few quarters as the sub $2,000,000 market has been weighed down by the interest rate environment. While homes are still moving at a decent rate at an average of 62 days on market, prices have taken a breather. The demand in Arcadia Lite is always high so any tick down in rates will get people off of the sidelines and help pricing to rebound quickly. If you would like more data driven insights about your home or neighborhood, feel free to call/text me anytime at 602-561-0445. Tucker Blalock Managing Broker, Co-Founder 602.561.0445 | Tucker@TheBrokery.com Oleg Bortman Associate Broker, Co-Founder 602.402.2296 | Oleg@TheBrokery.com WHERE EXPERIENCE MATTERS At Landmark Title we set the standard for personal attention, security and service, because what’s important to you is important to us. Your needs are our priority, and we are dedicated to ensuring your satisfaction with every interaction. www.LTAAG.com | 602.748.2800 Q1 ‘21 Q2 ‘21 Q3 ‘21 Q4 ‘21 Q1 ‘22 Q2 ‘22 Q3 ‘22 Q4 ‘22 Q1 ‘23 Q2 ‘23 Q3 ‘23 Q4 ‘23 Q1 ‘24 Q2 ‘24 Q3 ‘24 Q4 ‘24 $5M $4.5M $4M $3.5M $3M $2.5M ARCADIA PROPER AVERAGE SALES PRICE OVER TIME Q1 ‘21 Q2 ‘21 Q3 ‘21 Q4 ‘21 Q1 ‘22 Q2 ‘22 Q3 ‘22 Q4 ‘22 Q1 ‘23 Q2 ‘23 Q3 ‘23 Q4 ‘23 Q1 ‘24 Q2 ‘24 Q3 ‘24 Q4 ‘24 $2M $1.75M $1.5M $1.25M $1M $950K ARCADIA LITE AVERAGE SALES PRICE OVER TIME