FEBRUARY 2026 8 HAVE AN EVENT YOU'D LIKE FEATURED? Contact editor@arcadianews.com Creepy Book Club Retreat Times vary, at The Scott Resort, 4925 N. Scottsdale Road. Three days of authors, books and entertainment, all in the name of the thriller genre. Guests will find a welcome reception, an up-and-coming author expo, lunch and evening entertainment. Lounge by the pool with a good book in hand! Headlining the retreat are Ashley Winstead, Jason Rekulak and Lucinda Berry, among others. Tickets start at $375 for the weekend. thecreepybookclub.com Arizona Cocktail Weekend Hours and locations vary. For those who enjoy a good drink every now and again, Arizona Cocktail Weekend is everything you might dream of. Educational seminars, a cocktail carnival, a mixologist dinner, cocktail market and competition are a sampling of the events taking place over the weekend. Ticket prices vary depending on which event you want to attend. arizonacocktailweekend.com 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, pet adoptions, contests, live entertainment and activities for the kids. Admission is $5 per person or $15 for the family. shemerartcenter.org Spirited Sipping Seminar 3 p.m. at Mountain Shadows Resort, 5445 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale. Hosted by Hearth ‘61, these seminars are designed to teach attendees about the history of wine and spirits through savory sips. Students will learn about classic and modern drinks – anything from vino to cocktails is on the table. This month’s class revolves around “Fun with Sancerre.” Class size is limited to 20 people. Tickets start at $45 per person. mountainshadows.com Thrive to Five Playfest 9:30 a.m. at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix. Presented by 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, photo booths, a sensory friendly play area, yard games, stage performances, a crafters market and early childhood resources. Tickets are $10 per family. swhd.org/playfest Creepy Book Club Retreat at The Scott Resort. Furry Friends Fine Arts Festival at Shemer Art Center.
p a i d a d v e r t i s e m e n t $5,000,000 Sales: A New Normal in Arcadia Proper For much of the last decade, a $5 million home sale in Arcadia was an outlier that was often tied to a single, standout property. The first time the $5mil barrier was broken in Arcadia was in 2016 when 6415 E Exeter was sold for $6,000,000. This was a stunning 9,221 sq.ft. home designed by Mark Candelaria and built by Nance Construction on a prime acre lot in Lombardi Estates. Since then, 57 homes have sold over $5mil! What was once rare air is now becoming a monthly occurrence that is paving the way for even higher sales in the future. Here is what we are seeing: 1. New Construction Has Redefined the Ceiling New construction builds are often bigger than ever with guest houses, resort-style yards, and other amenities. These homes are setting new comps for the future. 2. Buyer Profiles Have Changed Arcadia Proper is attracting buyers relocating from high cost coastal markets, where $5 million represents a lateral move rather than a stretch. These buyers are comfortable paying for land, architecture, and location. 3. Scarcity of True “Prime” Lots The supply of tear-down lots in Arcadia Proper continues to shrink. As inventory tightens, the best streets and view corridors command premiums that simply didn’t exist a decade ago. Arcadia Proper is no longer chasing luxury status, it is defining it. While not every home will trade at these levels, the presence of these large sales helps to permanently raise the profile of the neighborhood and anchors pricing on the higher end. For more in depth analysis on your home or the market, give me a call anytime to chat statistics. Our edge is your gain. Have a great 2026! 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 Number of $5,000,000 Sales by Year