MAY 2026 8    Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable 6 p.m. at the Scottsdale Public Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. This month’s Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable will host author Neil Chatelain, who will speak about his novel, “Treasure and Empire in the Civil War: The Panama Route, the West and the Campaigns to Control America’s Mineral Wealth.” Doors open at 5 p.m. for meeting the speaker, book sale, and viewing Civil War videos. This event is free. scottsdalecwrt.org   Ever After 7 p.m. at the Phoenix Theatre Company, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Inspired by the film starring Drew Barrymore, Ever After takes guests beyond the myth to discover the story of Danielle de Barbarac, a fearless young woman who dares to defy expectations, challenge a prince, and write her own ending. With dazzling costumes and music, this is a new take on the Cinderella story. Tickets start at $100. phoenixtheatre.com     Stay Well Weekend Times vary, at The Scottsdale Resort and Spa, 7700 E. McCormick Pkwy. Stay Well Weekend is an immersive wellness experience designed to refresh, motivate, and foster connections. Guests will participate in various outdoor fitness classes like aerial yoga and meditation, tea leaf readings, chakra connection walks and more. Connect with other guests and center yourself. Single day passes start at $103. thescottsdaleresort.com   Love Letters by A.R. Gurney 2 p.m. at ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road. Scottsdale Old Town Theatre Company presents its production of the Pulitzer Prize nominated Love Letters By A.R. Gurney, which tells the story of the wealthy Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, who exchange letters through a lifetime of experiences. Tickets start at $35. asukerr.com   Memorial Day Baseball Clinic 9 a.m. at Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. Kids aged 5-14 can come to the fields for a morning of baseball. Salt River staff and former major and minor league ball players will teach fundamentals and different hitting, pitching, fielding and catching drills. Players will be assigned to small groups based on age. Cost is $90 per person. saltriverfields.com Stay Well Weekend at The Scottsdale Resort.

p a i d a d v e r t i s e m e n t What to Expect for this Summer’s Housing Market 2026 has been off to a hot start in Arcadia Proper and a little more summer heat isn’t going to slow it down. In 2024 and 2025, the first quarter saw 25 and 27 home sales , respectively. This year we saw 33 homes sell in Q1 , marking a clear step up in demand. Although the Iran war and interest rates have created headwinds, the upper end of the market above $2,500,000 has remained resilient and luxury markets across Phoenix including Paradise Valley and Scottsdale have benefited significantly. One of the biggest misconceptions about Arizona real estate is that the summer is slow. When in reality, the hard data shows that the fewest closings occur in January . This means contracts were slowest in November and December. The summers stay steady because the buyer demographic changes slightly. In the spring we benefit in some markets like the Biltmore from snowbirds looking for warmer weather. In the summer, the buyer pool changes to families moving before school starts, people downsizing as kids head off to college, and the typical corporate relocation crowd. With the stock market back to all-time highs and interest rates declining, we anticipate a robust summer market . We continue to see significant movement from California and Washington . So don’t let seasonality make the decision for you. Call us to see the other data points you should follow to position your home appropriately regardless of the season. We hope that you all have a great summer! 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