By: The Scaramento Bee  The word “vintage” quite often means “old” — but in the most fashionable way possible. And the owner of the sleek interior of this loft in Phoenix, Arizona, has outdone himself when it comes to the term. The one-bedroom, two-bathroom residence, which is on the real estate market for $670,000, is labeled as a “mid century loft” that’s as unique is its interior decor, the listing on Realtor.com says. “This total renovation is Newtro in quality, taking cues from timeless vintage elements blended with modern-day upgrades,” the listing describes. “The concrete barrel vault ceilings set a dramatic mood against the smooth surface plaster finished walls. Warm toned vinyl flooring and walnut veneer doors. Exposed copper pipes and aluminum angled baseboards.” There is also an open kitchen, new windows and much more, all holding a classic air reminiscent of the past, inside the 1,434-square-foot space. “The owner, Vince Scarano, is an architect with a passion for 1970s brutalist design which he showcases expertly in his personal residence we are now selling,” listing agent Jennifer Schaefer tells Dwell. “The building itself, Olympus, is an iconic Phoenix fixture, designed in the 1960s by architect Robert Starkovich.” The agent also uses a portmanteau to describe the particular style — a word combining “new” and “retro,” which is a style that originated in South Korea, according to Medium. “It’s a passionately implemented renovation that is ‘newtro’ in quality, taking cues from vintage design with decidedly current day upgrades,” Schaefer said to Dwell.

By: Mashvisor Investing in real estate is one great way of building your wealth and creating a consistent stream of income. There are many ways of investing in real estate. If you want to buy a property that generates rental income, you can choose to either follow the traditional rental strategy or the short-term rental strategy. The short-term rental strategy has become increasingly popular with investors due to its high-income potential.  Many investors have been considering Airbnb Phoenix Arizona as their next investment. In this article, we look at whether Phoenix is a great housing market for the Airbnb business and provide some tips to help you nail down your investment process. Why Invest in Phoenix Real Estate Market in 2022? The Phoenix real estate market should be on any savvy investor’s radar. Once considered a sleepy town in the West, it’s now one of the fastest-rising cities. With a population of well over 1.6 million residents, Phoenix is the fifth most populous city in the US.  The population has grown by about 20% in the past decade alone. The COVID-19 pandemic also contributed to the population boom as many people moved in search of affordable but larger spaces. This has turned this affordable city into one of the most expensive real estate markets.  READ ON

By: TEAM GRAFF Are you looking for an INSANE frame game?! Then look no further than the Framed Ewe in Phoenix, Arizona!  Our relationship with eyewear has evolved and theframe view has carefully curated the best inindependent eyewear from a around the world. For those who love timeless design withmeticulous attention to detail, the question is where do you get your frames? "FRAMED EWE carefully curates the best in independent eyewear from around the world for those who love timeless design with meticulous attention to detail. Inside FRAMED EWE shops you’ll discover luxury eyewear leaders, L.A. Eyeworks, Vada, Andy Wolf, MOSCOT, Garrett Leight, SALT., Lapima, AKONI, Native Sons and AKILA alongside innovative upstarts Lindberg, Kuboraum and limited edition collectable spectacles from Jacques Marie Mage and Rigards."  "At the heart of EWE, is a genuine interest in desiring only the best for others. FRAMED EWE is an experience – The insightful staff provide a seamless experience where finding fashionable frames is only just an introduction to all the possibilities in optical and sunglasses. Expert opticians at FRAMED EWE flagships will take the time to understand your day-to-day eyewear needs and offer up the latest in lens technology to best fit your prescription." "FRAMED EWE is committed to adding to the cultural landscape of their locations. FRAMED EWE stores in Phoenix and Los Angeles host parties, pop-up gallery spaces, innovative community fundraisers and collaborations with artists." I'm Scott Graff and THIS. IS. PHOENIX. 

By: KTAR News  PHOENIX – Airbnb said Tuesday its party ban has been so effective, especially in Arizona, that the vacation rental platform is making the policy permanent. Since the policy was enacted on a temporary basis in August 2020 as a public health measure during the COVID-19 pandemic, Airbnb said it’s seen a 44% year-over-year decline in party reports globally. The drop was even steeper in Arizona, at 55%. “Over time, the party ban became much more than a public health measure. It developed into a bedrock community policy to support our hosts and their neighbors,” the San Francisco-based company said in a press release. More than 6,600 guests were suspended last year for related violations, Airbnb said. Airbnb began to crack down on large gatherings in 2019 after a fatal shooting at a party in a house in California. At that time, the company prohibited advertising parties at Airbnb locations on social media. The number of parties at Airbnb locations increased during the pandemic, Airbnb said, as people moved gatherings from bars and clubs to rented homes. That led to the temporary ban in 2020. While making the ban permanent, Airbnb said it will lift a limit of 16 people at rented properties. It said the cap was prompted by health concerns before vaccines against COVID-19 were available. Airbnb has an even stricter policy in place for the Fourth of July and Memorial Day, limiting rental options over the summer holiday weekends for guests without a history of positive reviews.

By: Scottsdale Independent  Belgravia Group, a Chicago-based real estate developer with more than 70 years of luxury developments constructed under its brand, has received Scottsdale Development Review Board approval for its first-ever Phoenix metro community development, Portico, located in north Scottsdale. Portico anticipates breaking ground by the end of this year, with first deliveries anticipated in early 2024, according to a press release. Located at the area northeast of Scottsdale Road and Loop 101, Portico has quickly become part of the Valley’s desired luxury condominium community. In just a matter of weeks, even before opening its sales center, 87% of the homes initially released are reserved. Sales success for the property speaks to Belgravia Group’s reputation and its partnership with the Phoenix-based brokerage, Cambridge Properties, spearheading sales efforts for the development. READ ON

  THIS. IS. PHOENIX.  8 things you MUST KNOW before buying an AIRBNB in the Phoenix-Metro area      Airbnb offers nearly 6 million places to stay in over 220 countries. Established in 2007, Airbnb has had over 1 BILLION guests. Origianlly named AirbedinBreakfast, the company changed its name in 2009 to what is now know as Airbnb, the world's largest accommodation sharing site. In 2019, Realtor.com ranked Scottsdale, Arizona the number one most profitable city for an Airbnb. So why are so many people interesed in investing in Airbnb? And what are the the 8 things you must know about buying Airbnb in the Phoenix-Metro area?      We'll to help me answer these questions and break down all of this down as none other than Airbnb ambassador, super host, and mentor, John Hildebrand. John's an avid snowboarder, has an extensive background in photography and is a short term rental policy board member for both Scottsdale Short Term Rental Alliance and Arizona's for Responsible Tourism. John owns a home in north Scottsdale with a casita that he personally airbnbs.        1. Location  Location literally is everything to be honest. And in Phoenix, Scottsdale area, there are so many amazing locations.    "I like finding locations that are around major golf events, car shows, a lot of shopping, spas, other great resorts."      "I feel like Scottsdale really promotes tourism. It's a very high tourism spot. There's endless things to do for families, the bachelor parties, bachlorettes, the club life, the natural life. so having that many different options attract so many vistors."        2. Build an Experience  Sometimes these are people's one time trip, they're spending a ton of money, their family, they want memories. So you got to really create an experience.     "Can you set them up with ATV rides or horseback riding rides? You really want them to submerge themselves into Arizona and feel that overall experience."          "You always got to be thinking one step ahead. What's something that nobody else is doing right now that could do that will get you that booking? And those five stars is like the lifetime."  3. Hot Market  You really want to buy a space that has a story.            "Scott would be the expert when it comes to knowing the market as far as the real estate and when to buy, how to buy, what to look for."        "This market has been so hot for a couple years now, and it's still really hot."    4. Policies and Regulations  Policy is something that you should pay attention to.      "I'm all for reasonable regulations. It only makes the industry that much better."  5. HOA'S  Definitely read the fine print, make sure you understand what you are reading and what it says in the CCRS.  "It your intention is to acquire a property and short term rent specific to the CCNR's, you're going to want to find out if there's restrictions on how to use that property."  6. Your Goals  I always recommend whenever you're about to buy real estate, espcially when it comes to short term rental, don't get to too emotional.   "Whenever you're acquiring a property, whether it's for your personal use or for long term rental or short term rental, you just need to understand what your goals are and then build that team around you so you have a clear vision of where you're going." 7. Property Type  There's different levels of vacation rentals.  Empty heading "I personally love investing in the single family homes. I think the demand for single families is always going to be great."  8. Financing and Money  If the intention of an investor is to buy an investment property, it's the same procedure as buying a long term rental.    "They need to be prepared with the adequate amount of funds for down payment and closing costs. So the financing is basically the same as if they were buying the same as if they were buying a long term rental."  "Design is just getting more and more important.So when you're buying a house, make sure, okay, 20% down in general, and then abudget could be anywhere from thirteen dollars totwenty two dollars a square foot for furnishing.Make sure you really do that because it's going togive you a lot more return on your investment, right?"  I'm Scott Graff & THIS. IS. PHOENIX.  Airbnb Related Articles:  https://www.hostaway.com/buying-an-airbnb-vacation-rental-in-scottsdale/  https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/is-it-worth-buying-a-house-for-airbnb/  https://azluxuryhomeblog.com/2019/10/01/8-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-scottsdale-airbnb-as-an-investment/ https://www.mashvisor.com/blog/airbnb-phoenix-arizona/ https://c21northwest.com/5-benefits-of-starting-an-airbnb-business-in-phoenix-arizona/  

By: Erica O'Brien  Scottsdale is a vibrant, exciting city with a selection of condos, including Downtown high-rises, serene lakefront properties, and stunning communities with garden terraces. Condos are often a popular buy in both downtown and walking-friendly area throughout the Greater Phoenix area, but it is hard to beat the incredible architecture and amazing amenities offered in Scottsdale’s condo communities. Whether it’s an investor-friendly community in a peaceful area of Scottsdale or a luxury penthouse near Scottsdale Fashion Square, there is something for every budget in the Scottsdale condo real estate market. READ ON

By: AZ Big Media  Whether you have just purchased a new condo and installed custom flooring, or have inherited flooring from a previous owner, floor upkeep is a part of condo ownership. Flooring is a serious investment, and if you want to get as much useful life out of your current floors as possible, you need to know how to look after them. Below are some condo floor maintenance tips every condo owner needs to know.  Carpet While carpet is certainly becoming less common in modern condos, there is still a fair amount of carpet out there, and depending on its location, carpet is actually preferable to other common materials like hardwood or tile.  Concrete Most people choose concrete because it requires little to no maintenance, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need a weekly cleaning schedule for it. Concrete should be kept free of debris and dust using a mop, and then left to thoroughly dry so it doesn’t become a slipping hazard.  Concrete should be cleaned using a low-sud cleanser and an auto-scrubber – which is the easiest way to tackle concrete.  Hardwood Over time, beautiful wood flooring becomes scratched and worn. The solution to beat up floors is to screen and recoat. Screening (often referred to as buffing) is done quickly, and is a relatively inexpensive procedure.  When hardwood is placed, it is given a top coat of polyurethane that you can lightly rub off using a buffer with an abrasive surface. Once that top coat of polyurethane has been removed, you can apply new coats. This process is more for floors that have damaged finish, as opposed to damaged wood underneath.  Outdoor flooring Outdoor flooring is generally treated and designed to be more durable than interior flooring, but you will still have to keep it well-maintained if you want it to last. Floor maintenance and installation experts recommend  that you “spot clean spills immediately to avoid stains or damage, and advise cleaning periodically. If you have exotic hardwoods outside, you should make sure to periodically apply a coat of protective oil with anti-UV properties, especially if your balcony receives considerable sunlight.  Granites and composites In order to keep granite looking brand new, you have to seal it. There are different kinds of granite, from commercial to residential grade, and all of them need to be sealed. This is especially the case for granite flooring outdoors, which receives the full impact of the elements and requires extra TLC.  Condo flooring, inside and out, requires effort to keep looking and feeling great. You don’t have to spend thousands on upkeep, but getting the most out of your investment does require some knowhow. Keep the above maintenance tips in mind, and your floors will have a much better chance of standing the test of time. One of the must-know maintenance tips for carpet is that high soil areas (such as the entrance, or near a balcony) should be vacuumed with upright vacuums that have a brush bar agitation capacity. Normal vacuuming without a specialized head can end up mashing dirt and grime further into the material.   

By: In House AZ Foothills  The pandemic caused a strong demand for homes with more space, which led to historically high housing prices. Now, record-high interest rates and inflation are driving buyers to a more affordable alternative: condos.  This shift is making single-family home prices undergo a dramatic price correction across the nation; however, condo prices are contracting much less, indicating the current demand for condos in the U.S.  To discover the price evolution of both single-family homes and condos, Point2 analyzed condo and single-family home prices in the 100 largest U.S. cities from May to the most recent available pricing data. Since last spring, when prices were at a peak, single-family home prices have decreased by 8.6%, while condo prices have only fallen by 4.4%. Though single-family home prices are falling almost twice as fast as condo prices nationwide, an opposite trend has been seen in Arizona, where condo prices dropped more than single-family homes in the state’s seven largest cities.   Glendale, Ariz. recorded the biggest condo price drop in Arizona of 21% and landed fifth on the top ten cities with the biggest contractions in condo prices since the price peak in May. Mesa and Chandler followed with a 15% price drop and 11% price drop, respectively.  Single-family home prices, however, didn’t drop as drastically. Chandler and Gilbert both dropped the most in the home market, with a 12% decline, while Phoenix followed with a 10% decline. Likewise, house prices in Mesa, Scottsdale, Glendale and Tucson contracted between 5% and 8% compared to their spring peaks.  Read the complete Point2 analyzation of condo and single-home price evolution here. 

THIS. IS. PHOENIX. AV. Barber Co., Gilbert, AZ  Born and raised in the Phoenix metro area, I've spent my entire life in this vibrant city. Join me as we showcase the stories, explore the style, and experience the spirit about what makes Phoenix truly amazing. I'm Scott Graff and THIS. IS. PHOENIX. On this episode of THIS. IS. PHOENIX. we're at AV. Babrer Co., the hippest barber shop in town! We're about to meet Alberto Villalobos.    Where's the name come from? My previous spot that I was at, it was just myself. And then I decided to expand. And then I just kept the same name. You went all out as we can see. Yes, I took the risk. And now we're here. Well, tell us about AV Barber Co.  AV Barber Co. is just a modern, traditional barber shop here in Gilbert. We specialize in haircuts, beer trims, anything that male service needs. So what makes your business so special? We truly care about every customer that comes in. We take our time on the haircut, make sure everything looks good and also talk to people and make sure everybody feels welcomed. I just want everybody to care about every customer that walks in. All my customers range from kids to adults, older gentlemen, some athletes, some musicians that I've met before. I've met a lot of cool people, and I learned from my customers, too. Are you able to share who these celebrities are or no?  No, I don't like to share that stuff that much. Tell us about this location because this is a brand new location for you. I actually grew up around this area, and there's never been, like, a Barber shop in this area. I think Gilbert is ready for a good barbershop. So how long have you actually been in business? We've been in business since May. So we're going on five months now in this location. But I've been cutting hair since I was 16 years old. I was a sophomore in high school.  What drew you to the business? Since I can remember, I've always liked cutting hair. Everybody that knows me knows that I've been cutting hair since very young. Well, you appreciate Barber shops so much so that you have a story behind all these chairs. Yeah. Every chair here in AV Barber Co. they're all vintage. They're all over 100 years old, most of them. I've been collecting them for two years now because I love the history of barbering. It's one of the oldest professions, and I just want to keep it going. Tell us how you're connected to this community. I'm very proud to be from Arizona, from Phoenix. I've been here all my life pretty much. You went to high school in Gilbert?  I went to Higley high school, which is a mile away from myself. Proud to be here and to serve everybody here in this community. What is your favorite part about living in Phoenix, specifically, this part of Phoenix? Gilbert, I think my favorite part about growing up and living in Phoenix is watching it grow so much and being able to grow with that and my kids to be able to have a good future here. And I love Cardinals sons. I just love Phoenix. I love Arizona. I love Gilbert. And the mural that's on the wall over here that's curated by yourself and a local artist, right? Yeah, local artist John Garza. We came up together with the design. So how does someone connect with you?  You can reach us on our local pages on Facebook, Instagram. It's at AVBarberCo. You can book online on the website ( https://avbarberco.com)or give us a call Alberto, thank you so much. Thank you so much, Scott. Thank you for tuning into this episode. We'll see you next time!  I'm Scott Graff and THIS. IS. PHOENIX.     

THIS. IS. PHOENIX. The Buzzed Goat, Ahwatukee, AZ Born and raised in the Phoenix metro area, I've spent my entire life in this vibrant city. Join me as we showcase the stories, explore the style, and experience the spirit about what makes Phoenix truly amazing. I'm Scott Graff and THIS. IS. PHOENIX. On this very first episode of THIS. IS. PHOENIX. we're at The Buzzed Goat, Ahwatukee's favorite coffee shop. We're about to meet Gabe von Weimer, and he's gonna give us a tour, so come with me. So Gabe tell us about The Buzzed Goat. It's Ahwatukee's coffee shop. You know, a lot of people from the community come in here to meet. I feel like everyone knows everybody. High energy, great coffee, great customer service."     What makes The Buzzed Goat so special? I gotta say the people. Not just the people you know who I employ, but the people that come in here. I feel like many relationships that's been made here, you know deals have been signed here, you can't put a price on that. Very special. Now you're more than just a coffee shop right? Yeah that's right. We just got a liquor license about a month ago, and it's been going pretty well. We have happy hour every day. We have wine, cocktails, and our coffee cocktail's a must. Tell us about your flat breads. That's new as well right? Yeah we just start doing some flat breads. Trying to do something light, but having liquor, we gotta have some food.      You have a food truck… a coffee truck... what is it is? It's black and it's cool. That's what I know. It's called a food truck, but it's just coffee we do coffee, and espresso on there. Cold brew is our thing. How'd you make that decision to pull that into your business plan? I actually started with the food truck, to get my feet wet in the coffee business. You know it was a dream, but is it gonna work. A coffee shop is a lot more expensive than a truck, so we start with the truck. It took off and never looked back. We do a lot of events, we do a lot of stuff with the local school's out here, charity events as well. Wherever we're needed in Ahwatukee. What is it about a coffee truck or a food truck that just brings so much energy to an event? Yeah it's really trending right now. I think everyone loves a good food truck.     How are you connected to this community? I went to school out here. I've worked out here. I used to run a local restaurant out here. We do a lot of local events so I've just kind of met a ton of people in a short period of time. What's your favorite part about living in Phoenix? Everyone's always gonna say the weather. I mean I love when it's hot so I don't mind the weather at all and I love when it's nice out, like today is a beautiful day out.  Also to see it grow, from Chandler all the way to see the rebirth of downtown Phoenix. Just seen it grow, and you know, to be able to be proud of where you're from. When I told a handful of our clients that you were gonna be THIS. IS. PHOENIX. they had a couple questions that I'd like to ask you.  Do you know when someone's on the first date? Sometimes, I mean, especially with the dating apps. I definitely seen some people being awkward. So The Buzzed Goat's a good place for a first date? Yeah because you know we do have coffee if they're not drinking, but if they are, we do some wine or some cocktails for them as well. You have a rich background in restaurants right? I do yeah. I come from the restaurant and hotel management so I've been doing that for about 20 years.     You're pouring all that knowledge into The Buzzed Goat. I take the best from the bar business and the restaurant. Add it with coffee and see where that takes us. So far It's been going great . Gabe how does someone connect with you? You can always come to our shop, but we're definitely on all platforms.thebuzzedgoat.comInstagram.com/thebuzzedgoatfacebook.com/thebuzzedgoattwitter.com/thebuzzedgoat What's one of your best sellers? I would say right now the S'mores Cold Brew. People are going crazy for it. We do marshmallow puffs that we melt down, with a chocolate drizzle on the cup, and then we do toasted marshmallow flavor, cold brew, and cream.     That's awesome. It's everything you said it was going to be. Gabe thank you, for being a part of the very first episode of THIS. IS. PHOENIX. Clearly The Buzzed Goat is a very special part of what makes Phoenix so amazing. Thank you for tuning into this episode of THIS. IS. PHOENIX. We'll see you next time! Get a BOGO FREE DRINK by showing this post at The Buzzed Goat until Thanksgiving 2021.      

By: Basketball Insiders  Former Phoenix Suns forward Alec Peters sold his River North condo for $1.1 million. According to the Chicago Tribune, Peters sold his two-bedroom, 1,375-square-foot unit on the eighth floor of an 11-story building in Chicago on July 29. In 2019, the Valparaiso product paid $1.23 million for the condo. Two years later, he put his place on the market for $1.32 million in February 2021. Then, he dropped the list price to $1.29 million during the summertime. Of course, months later in November, he then decided to take it off the market. Additionally, Peters lowered the asking price to $1.2 million in April 2022. Per tax records from 2020, the property tax cost two years ago came to $27,506. Based on tax information retrieved from Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, LLC, the average property tax cost in Chicago in 2021 was $2,867 per year. This was for homeowners. As of 2022, per Direct Tax Loan, the median yearly property tax in Chicago is now $3,820. The median home value is $246,500. So, Peters’ apartment house is a rare exception. Alec Peters sells River North condo for $1.1million His former unit has two-and-a-half baths, a Bosch refrigerator, a long balcony, an Asko dishwasher and quartz countertops. The bedroom includes a bathroom and a walk-in closet as well. Listing agent Rafael Murillo of Compass told the Chicago Tribune, “He enjoys spending his summers in Chicago during the offseason.” “However, it didn’t make sense to keep a place full-time with him playing abroad in Europe,” continued Murillo. “I think moving forward he will just find a short-term rental for the summer.” The large building — constructed by Belgravia Group in 2017 — also features a rooftop lounge and a fitness center. Though, only the wealthy could afford one of these units. That should go without saying. While Chicago has a high crime rate, River North is not a bad place to live. Peters struggled to sell his apartment home at first, but it was only because he wanted $1.32 million for it in February 2021. Now, the Washington, Illinois, native is focused on playing with Olympiacos of the Greek Basket League. Last season, while with Saski Baskonia of the Liga ACB, the forward averaged 10.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in 17 appearances. In the EuroLeague, Peters averaged 9.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 12 games played. He also shot an impressive 52.3% from the field. During the 2017-18 season with the Suns, in 20 appearances, Alec Peters averaged 4.1 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. Plus, he shot 37.8% from the floor and 31% from 3-point range. Peters could return to the NBA in the coming months. Injuries affect starters and bench players every basketball season. It could open the door for his return to the league.