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Scottsdale on HGTV by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team

August 6, 2013 szabogroup

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By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Attention! Scottsdale is in the spotlight and is featured on HGTV! The show is House Hunters and the couple who star in it are from California looking for a new place they can call home. Sarah and Blake are in Scottsdale looking for their dream home. In the show they feature three properties that Sarah and Blake are most interested in. They have a budget of $550,000 to $600,000 that they are willing to spend and it is the real estate agents job to find them the perfect house. These two have a wish list and would like to see these amenities included in the house. They include: a gas stove, updated kitchen, yard with grassy area, 3 car garage, office, large bath tub, and a community with amenities and parks. Being allergic to cats, Sarah would like a home where cats were nonexistent. The first home they visit is in the DC Ranch and the asking price is $675,000. It is a little over their budget but it includes many of the amenities on the wish list except the fact that cats have lived in the home previously. Besides that, they loved the community, the park across the street, and that it included many of the features on their wish list. The second home they look at is in the Ironwood Village area. Although it is a much cheaper asking price, $525,000, there needs to be a lot of updating and the neighborhood is missing the amenities on their wish list. They like that it is cheaper and they could use the extra money to update the home. The final home the look at is in McDowell Mountain Ranch. This home is $557,000, also under budget. This home lacks many of the features they are looking for. It is not a 3 car garage, no room to play, and the pool needs repair. They do like area and what it has to offer. Read on to see what the couple chose. As the market is on an upswing the realtor encouraged them to make a decision as soon as they are ready. They made the decision of going with the DC Ranch home. They picked this one, although over budget, because it had everything they wanted. With new carpet added, they are thrilled with their decision. Please note that this Scottsdale Real Estate Blog is for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed Scottsdale Real Estate Agent. The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area in the buying and selling of Luxury homes in Arizona. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers and best real estate agent for Luxury Homes in Scottsdale, The Szabo group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020, info@ScottsdaleRealEstateTeam.com or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com to find out more about Scottsdale Homes for Sale and Estates for Sale in Scottsdale and to search the Scottsdale MLS for Scottsdale Home Listings.

Grand Slam Kids Summer Camp by Joe Szabo

July 15, 2013 szabogroup

By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team The response has been great for the past twelve years, so don’t miss out on the good times planned for this summer. It’s hard to believe that summer vacation is here. We are excited to offer a variety of fun-filled activities. Your child will be busy from start to finish with training in tennis, Kids Fit, martial arts, art, games, and other sports! Our Summer Camp provides kids with hours of fun learning in a positive social environment. We encourage their abilities and their imaginations. The memories of their Summer Camp experience will continue to shine long after it comes to an end. Let your child try us once, and they will want to return year after year. It’s a win – win situation for Parents and Kids alike! Dates: July 22- August 2 Time: 8am- 3pm General Information Please provide your child with the following each day:

A sack lunch with the child’s name or they may order from the restaurant. Every Monday is Pizza Day and children should bring $3.
Tennis racquet.
Non marking athletic shoes (no open toe shoes).
Swimming suit, towel and sunblock.
Please mark your child’s name on all personal belongings.

All kids will receive a free camp T-shirt! Please note that this Scottsdale Real Estate Blog is for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed Scottsdale Real Estate Agent. The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area in the buying and selling of Luxury homes in Arizona. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers and best real estate agent for Luxury Homes in Scottsdale, The Szabo group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020, info@ScottsdaleRealEstateTeam.com or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com to find out more about Scottsdale Homes for Sale and Estates for Sale in Scottsdale and to search the Scottsdale MLS for Scottsdale Home Listings.

Butterfly Wonderland- A rainforest experience By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Arizona

June 17, 2013 szabogroup

By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team On May 25^th, the rainforest opened in Scottsdale. Butterfly Wonderland is a place where the whole family can enjoy the wonders of thousands of butterflies, a live ant colony, a honey bee exhibit, and a 3D experience that you will want to see. Featured here is the 10,000 square-foot atrium that holds over 4,000 different species of butterflies. From them flying to standing still, this is a sight to see. Get out your camera and take as many pictures as you can because this is something that you will want to remember. Butterflies aren’t the only insects you’ll learn about. The Honey Bee Extravaganza features a large, encased beehive showing how the hardworking insect spends its entire life making the sweet honey. The Live Ant Colony shows another critter hard at work, tunneling, gathering food and constructing mounds and hills. The aquariums at Butterfly Wonderland are home to many exotic fish and eels. Visitors get a glimpse into the diverse, wildlife-filled Amazon River in South America which includes the Amazon pacu fish. It is known for the human like teeth. If you are looking for something new and exciting to do during the day, I suggest visiting Butterfly Wonderland. It is something that you will never forget. General admission entitles you to the complete Butterfly Wonderland experience. The entrance fee is $18.95 per adult, $9.95 per child (ages 3 to 11) and $16.95 for students, military (with ID) and seniors (62+). Children 2 and under are free. Group and School Tour Rates are also available. Cameras, strollers are welcome. Please note that this Scottsdale Real Estate Blog is for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed Scottsdale Real Estate Agent. The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area in the buying and selling of Luxury homes in Arizona. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers and best real estate agent for Luxury Homes in Scottsdale, The Szabo group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020, info@ScottsdaleRealEstateTeam.com or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com to find out more about Scottsdale Homes for Sale and Estates for Sale in Scottsdale and to search the Scottsdale MLS for Scottsdale Home Listings.

Beat the Heat and Tour your City By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Arizona

May 27, 2013 szabogroup

By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Every year the summer season filters the activities and possible outdoor adventures that the resilient Valley of the Sun inhabitants chooses to do. The question is where to go and what to do when the heat does not allow us to spend much time outside. Once the 21st of June makes the corner we are set for the next couple of months of intense heat, but there are besides the usual pool activities a few indoor spaces that bring culture and rest from the scorching sun. Many think of traveling outside Arizona if possible or just outside Phoenix and head north into the mountains to escape the heat for a while. These days, if traveling is out of reach, and you are looking to changing your perspective in your courtyard become a tourist in your town this summer. It is good to know that our cities are well sprinkled with good architectural museums. Besides the enjoyment that the architecture and interior design these buildings provide, the exhibits will surprise you and hopefully turn you into a fan. This economic downturn may be changing our summer experience but not necessarily in a negative way. During the last years a lot of investment has been placed on our local museums due to potential tourism. We could take advantage of this fact and have quality indoor experiences with no heat stroke risks. A short drive from Scottsdale, it will be easy to find the Phoenix Art Museum which is a good place to spend worthwhile summer indoor time. Offering great permanent exhibits and spaces that will keep you busy for a while, it always allows you to discover something new every visit. The Tod William and BillieTsien Architects is very well conceived and seamlessly increased the capacity of the museum. The gift shop itself will keep you entertained for a while and the museum café offers very good food. The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art by Will Bruder- Architect, sits inside the cultural center of our town and pivots around several structures and fun commercial establishments that will create a full day of activity under a protective environment. The great thing about this museum is how art has been intertwined with the architecture to create memorable spaces. Do not miss the Scrim Wall by James Carpenter creating light effects and the Knight Rise Skyspace exhibit by James Turrel. An exciting destination in Scottsdale is the MIM or Music Instruments Museum. This brand new building housing the first global musical instruments museum will sure provide many hours of indoor cultural heaven. Its large area and brand new state of the art self guided tours are a great experience themselves. Please note that this Scottsdale Real Estate Blog is for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed Scottsdale Real Estate Agent. The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area in the buying and selling of Luxury homes in Arizona. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers and best real estate agent for Luxury Homes in Scottsdale, The Szabo group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020, info@ScottsdaleRealEstateTeam.com or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com to find out more about Scottsdale Homes for Sale and Estates for Sale in Scottsdale and to search the Scottsdale MLS for Scottsdale Home Listings.

How do you Recognize a Mission Style Home by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team?

October 17, 2011 szabogroup

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By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team The Mission style, although not considered an official style by many historians, can be seen in manyMediterraneanand Spanish-style homes of today. Built mainly inCaliforniaand developed in the 1800’s, this style focuses on harmony, simplicity, and the tradition of the area in which it is built. Often just one story, theMissionstyle home is very natural and un-ornamental. It has whitewashed, stucco walls that are smoothed over, and a curvilinear roof gable that is red tiled, and has projecting eaves. The broad front double doors can be seen through an arched opening that is rounded and bold. Between the archway and the front door, there is an entry courtyard. This courtyard is completely enclosed, and has three archways: one in the middle that serves as the entry way, and two on the sides that are gated across, all of the same size. There is an adobe chimney, one or more square bell towers, and round or clover-shaped windows. There are canals for rain water and a one-story-high porch, with large square pillars. There will often be a small balcony that looks over the front yard. Exposed roof rafters can also be seen. This style works well with drier, hotter environments, and blends well with its natural style look. Please note that this Scottsdale Real Estate Blog is for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed Scottsdale Real Estate Agent. The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area in the buying and selling of Luxury homes in Arizona. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers and best real estate agent for Luxury Homes in Scottsdale, The Szabo group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020, info@ScottsdaleRealEstateTeam.com or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com to find out more about Scottsdale Homes forSale and Estates forSale inScottsdale and to search the Scottsdale MLS for Scottsdale Home Listings.

What Make a Mediterranean Style Home by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team?

October 13, 2011 szabogroup

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By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team The Mediterranean style, designed mainly after homes inItalyandSpain, tend to follow a more open, yet detailed look. These homes are found most often in the sun-belt states, although they can be found throughout the country. Usually found in two stories, Mediterranean homes tend to have high ceilings, but lower, wider tile roofs; often with a smaller, wide gable and a short, square chimney. Stucco is the common exterior, and is intended to add texture, unlike smoothed stucco; also, there are large outdoor spaces for entertaining. Mediterranean homes look lovely with assorted palms showcasing their unique design. Centered front doors and large, wide windows are common. There will usually be fewer windows in these homes, but these windows are tall and wide, sometimes with outer shutters. This style home, although not perfectly symmetrical, has more of a symmetrical façade. The Mediterranean style home is very common among suburbs and fits into most surroundings, despite its intricate detail and design. These homes are very open and provide a lot of room. Please note that this Scottsdale Real Estate Blog is for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed Scottsdale Real Estate Agent. The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area in the buying and selling of Luxury homes in Arizona. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers and best real estate agent for Luxury Homes in Scottsdale, The Szabo group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020, info@ScottsdaleRealEstateTeam.com or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com to find out more about Scottsdale Homes forSale and Estates forSale inScottsdale and to search the Scottsdale MLS for Scottsdale Home Listings.

Outdoor Home Entertaining in Scottsdale by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team?

October 10, 2011 szabogroup

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By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team InScottsdale, our evenings are some of the best in the country for outdoor entertaining. When planning an outdoor patio, it is important to keep in mind weather you would prefer a formal or informal style patio. A formal style follows a more balanced look, typically being symmetrical, following straight lines, and with a constantly trimmed hedges and up-kept yard. Informal styles follow a more asymmetrical look, with curved lines, and an atmosphere that does not necessarily have to be trimmed and proper. However, whether you prefer a formal or informal look, most patios follow the same abstract concepts: unity, variety, proportion, and balance. Here are some tips to remember when using these concepts for your patio. Unity means that everything flows together, and nothing looks out of place, or as if it does not belong. The patio and the house should have unity, along with the patio and the yard. For instance, if a patio leads into a formal style living room, then the patio should reflect it. Likewise, if the patio leads onto a backyard flourishing with brightly colored flowers, then the patio should blend, also, with this. Variety offers an element of surprise, and keeps a design from looking monotonous. For instance, a path that leads around a corner, or different types and heights of trees that offer different levels of lighting throughout the day. Privacy screens and a patio that has steps will help offer different looks to more vertical patios. Proportion keeps a patio from being too small or too big for its house. Most patios are designed at the same scale as a standard living room, however, this does not mean that you should be afraid to go any bigger; patio furniture is usually more bulky and takes up more space than living room furniture. A patio too big, though, will cause furniture to look small and create big, empty spaces. Balance is achieved when both sides of a patio appear to have equal “weight” to them. There should be a center focal point, and on both side and objects should equal each other out; for instance, if there is a large tree on one side, then wide shrubs could be planted on the other. Remember, also, that balance does not necessarily mean objects are arranged symmetrically. Please note that this Scottsdale Real Estate Blog is for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed Scottsdale Real Estate Agent. The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area in the buying and selling of Luxury homes in Arizona. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers and best real estate agent for Luxury Homes in Scottsdale, The Szabo group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020, info@ScottsdaleRealEstateTeam.com or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com to find out more about Scottsdale Homes forSale and Estates forSale inScottsdale and to search the Scottsdale MLS for Scottsdale Home Listings.

What is the Difference between a Real Estate Agent and a Real Estate Broker? By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team

October 12, 2010 szabogroup

Real estate professionals go by a few different names, but the distinctions between them shouldn’t matter to you as the buyer. The only thing you should be sure of is that the person you are working with is a licensed real estate professional. If you aren’t certain if your agent is licensed you can ask to see their license or call your local state agency to verify they are licensed. Both agents and brokers can help you successfully complete the purchase of your home. All real estate agents have to take classes and pass an agent’s exam. Brokers must take additional classes and have a specified amount of experience in the field and pass another exam. Brokers have the ability to open, run, and own a real estate office or work independently without an office. The real estate agent works for a broker who is ultimately responsible for that agent’s actions. Many realtors belong to the National Association of Realtors which has its own code of ethics and conduct. So is it better to work with a broker rather than an agent? Not necessarily. Look at the individual agent’s knowledge and experience and find the person that best fits your needs. The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area. If you are looking to buy or sell real estate in Scottsdale, Arizona, contact Scottsdale Real Estate Agent Joe Szabo. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers for Scottsdale, Arizona, The Szabo Group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020 or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com for more information.

How Should I Hold Title To My New Home? by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team

September 28, 2010 szabogroup

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By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team How you hold title, the ownership of your real estate, is important. If you are married you often get joint tenancy with rights of survivorship and if you are single you hold property in your own name. There are other ways of holding title that may help you in certain situations. As an individual you may choose to take title in your own name or you can put your property in a trust. With a trust, in the event of your death, your property will not go into probate. Joint tenancy with rights of survivorship is the most common way married couples hold title but two nonrelated individuals can also own property as joint tenants. As joint tenants both tenants own the property as a whole. With rights of survivorship, in the event of the death of one of the tenants that tenants share is immediately transferred to the surviving partner. Tenancy in common allows each person to own his or her piece of the property separately. Tenancy by the Entirety is similar to joint tenancy but does not allow creditors of one spouse to force the sale of home to pay the debt of that spouse. These are not options available in all states. You should consult your real estate professional before making this important decision. The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area. If you are looking to buy or sell real estate in Scottsdale, Arizona, contact Scottsdale Real Estate Agent Joe Szabo. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers for Scottsdale, Arizona, The Szabo Group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020 480.688.2020 or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com for more information.

How Do I Apply for a Loan? By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team

September 23, 2010 szabogroup

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By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team Applying for a loan is different from getting prequalified for a loan. Getting prequalified involves going to a lender and having the lender analyze your financial situation and come up with an approximate amount you can borrow. You have to apply for a loan to get preapproved. The lender will want to see documentation and proof that you actually have the assets and debts you say you do. You should have some key pieces of information to speed up the process. These include copies of bank statements for the last three months, copies of all account statements including stock accounts, copies of your most recent pay stubs, and your W2 forms for the past two years. If you are self-employed you will need the past two years of tax returns and a profit and loss statement for the year to date. If the money you are using to buy the house is a gift from a friend or family member have a gift letter as well. You will need to make some other important decisions at the time of your application. These include what type of mortgage you should choose, if you should float the rate or lock it in, and how many points (if any) do you want to pay. Keep all of this in mind and go in to a lender prepared, it not only speeds up the process but shows the lender you are a serious buyer. The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area. If you are looking to buy or sell real estate in Scottsdale, Arizona, contact Scottsdale Real Estate Agent Joe Szabo. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers for Scottsdale, Arizona, The Szabo Group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020 480.688.2020 or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com for more information.

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