Archives for May 2009

Shining Star Series: Alice Cooper Living in Scottsdale, Arizona by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

May 30, 2009 szabogroup

By Joe Szabo

Alice Cooper, according to Rolling Stone Album Guide is known as the world’s most beloved heavy metal entertainer. He helped shape the sound and look of heavy metal and he does it from his home located in Paradise Valley. No, you won’t get the address out of us as we respect the privacy of our shining stars that live, work and play in the Scottsdale, Arizona area, but we do value their contributions to the world

Alice Cooper was born Vincent Damon Furnier and he has master success as a singer, songwriter, musician, actor and DJ. He’s come a long way to the Scottsdale desert from his chilly original roots in Detroit, Michigan.

So next time you are having Coffee at Keer or enjoying a balmy evening art walk and you think you might have just seen Alice Cooper stroll by you might be right! The Arts picture in Scottsdale Arizona is inspiring and you might just find yourself next to one of Scottsdale’s shining stars.

If you want to know more about why our shining stars choose to live here and enjoy the Scottsdale lifestyle, call us directly at 480-889-8702 or check out our site at www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com and you might just find yourself living not only under the stars but among them as well.

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Shining Star Series: Hugh Downs Living in Scottsdale Arizona by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

May 28, 2009 szabogroup

By Joe Szabo

Hugh Downs, retired American broadcaster, television host and famous author, he’s best known as the anchor of 20/20 and the host of The Today Show. He was also announcer for the Tonight Show with Jack Parr. Among his many accolades, he is also the host of numerous game shows and talk shows. An avid airplane pilot, we are sure Hugh Downs appreciates the glorious weather in Scottsdale, Arizona. He must as he makes his home here in Paradise Valley. No, we won’t tell you where he lives because we respect the privacy of our celebrities. We know that when his two children, two grandchildren and three grandchildren visit that there are great things for children to do in the Phoenix Area like the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park.

If you or your kids happen to like trains, you won’t want to miss the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park grounds with restored railroad cars, engines, two old railway depots, model railroad layouts and a scale model railroad that takes visitors around the park. There’s also a 1929 carousel and a general store that sells lots of novelty train items.

Shining Stars Series: Bennet Dorrance Living in Scottsdale Arizona, by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

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By Joe Szabo

Who didn’t grow up with Campbell Soups? Who doesn’t recognize their signature red and white label? In addition to being the world’s largest soup manufacturer, Campbell’s is also a leading producer of juice beverages, sauces and biscuits. So what does this have to do with Scottsdale, Arizona?

Bennet Dorrance.

He is a resident of Paradise Valley, Arizona and a graduate of University of Arizona. Oh, and by the way, he’s also #451 out of 500 the world’s richest people ranked by Forbes Magazine and grandchild of John T. Dorrance the inventor of the condensed soup process – you got it – he’s the third generation of Cambell’s Soups.

No, we won’t give you his address. We respect the privacy of all our celebrities, but if you want to know more about why our shining stars choose to live here and enjoy the Scottsdale lifestyle, call us directly at 480-889-8702 or check out our site at www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com and you might just find yourself living not only under the stars but among them as well.

Shining Star Series: Dave Liniger Living in Scottsdale Arizona by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

May 20, 2009 szabogroup

By Joe Szabo

Most people don’t know Dave Liniger, but they do know the company he owns. Remax. Yes, Remax the world-wide real estate company. You would think being the owner of such a globally commanding real estate company that he would know the best places in the world to live. Well, he does.

Dave Liniger has a home here in Silverleaf. Even one of the kings of real estate knows a great place to live when he sees it. We are honored that he graces our lovely community when we know he knows global real estate probably better than anyone. And, no. We are not going to tell you exactly where he lives because the privacy of the Liniger family and of all our clients is important to us.

Shining Star Series: Charles Barkley Living in Scottsdale Arizona, By Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

May 13, 2009 szabogroup

By Joe Szabo

Charles Barkley: Retired professional basketball player, nicknamed Sir Charles for his entertaining and outspoken demeanor – and as “The Round Mound of Rebound” for his unusual build and talent as a player. A dominating power forward, he played for the Phoenix Suns from 1991 to 1996.

Even though he finished his career with the Houston Rockets, and earned himself 1 NBA MVP, 11 NBA All Star and is a 5 time All-NBA First Team and Player of the Year and of the decade for the SEC, he returned to the Scottsdale area to call it home.

Retired as player, Barkley has had a successful career as an Emmy Award-winning color commentator on basketball with Turner Network Television (TNT). Just last year, he announced that he will be running for Governor of Alabama in 2014. We can’t wait to see what he will do or say next and we are happy he call’s Scottsdale, Arizona home. No, we won’t give you his address as we respect the privacy of all our shining stars.

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Shining Star Series: Shaquille O’Neal “Shaq”, Living in Scottsdale Arizona, By Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

May 6, 2009 szabogroup

By Joe Szabo

One word.
Shaq.

Professional basketball play, rapper and actor, Shaquille O’Neal is the current center for the Phoenix Suns. The winner of 4 NBA championships, three with the LA Lakers and one with the Miami Heat, Shaq has come a far way from his humble beginnings in Newark, New Jersey.

At 7 foot 1 inch and approximately 325 pounds and a whopping 23 for his shoe size, Shaq is hard to miss in and around Scottsdale, Arizona. He makes him home here and we can see why – the great sports, the great restaurants and the great lifestyle afforded by this magnificent part of the country.