True education consists mainly in what we unlearn.
Today’s HOT LIST Link ( click the pretty blue link below to see today’s picks ):
$4,200,000
9030 E JACK NEVILLE DR, Scottsdale, AZ
“The Saltillo tile is so beautifully laid it won the 2009 Award of Excellence.”
They have awards shows for flooring installs? “And the winner for Best Mexican Flooring in a Supporting Role goes to….once again it’s Saltillo Tile!”. As we all know, Saltillo tiles are a porous material, thus the first step in installation is soaking the tiles in water so the grouting and mortar are not absorbed. Once cut and set into place, installers must apply an acrylic sealant to protect the Saltillo floor from stains, scratches, and dropped margaritas. That sealant tends to make the grout adhere to the tiles, making it impossible to remove, which explains why this 2009 Award Winning floor still has a job 12 years after littering the trophy case.
This has been a Saltillo minute.
Of course the true Excellence in Saltillo performance, as well as southwest interior design in general, is the ageless beauty one enjoys with them. The interior looks outdated from day one, so you never have to update it! Rough textures, rounded corners, and more knotty wood than the Apple Dumpling Gang knocking over a Viagra dispensary, this southwestern style is Pueblomatic in its appeal. Guests can be certain their heels will slip and the table will wobble, but the endless joy that bounds from unlimited tripping hazards can’t be awarded enough!
If getting so beautifully laid you win an award for it sounds interesting, Saltillo tile might be the choice for you.
$215,700
7910 E CAMELBACK RD 203, Scottsdale, AZ
“FREE golf on the 9 hole executive course”
Get your FREE golf now, for only $391.84! (Paid in monthly installments called the HOA fee). Second floor end unit, southeastern side, overlooking the golf course lake. This is a prime view location with an even prettier purchase price. Sure the interior is painted like an intestinal tract and the cabinets haven’t been updated since Ironside was cancelled, but that’s why God made Home Depot. We jest of course, but every person I’ve ever sold a Scottsdale Shadows condo to has thanked me years down the road. Two blocks walk to Scottsdale Fashion Square, one block to Chaparral Lake, and the San Francisco Giants practice right across the street. That’s convenience without the con.
There aren’t many places on planet earth where you can step outside your front door and instantly play golf, any time of day, all the way around the complex. You also get tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools, ping pong, pool tables, they even have a woodworking shop. This may be the only non-age restricted community in the valley that features Bingo.
Stop it. Don’t roll your eyes. As soon as you read “Bingo” your brain was like, “yeah, that actually sounds fun.” You know it. I know it. Let’s move on.
$1,050,000
12572 N 145TH WAY, Scottsdale, AZ
“Chef’s kitchen will not disappoint!”
That depends on the Chef. This is another 2021 Turnstile Opportunity. We’ve seen this desperation drill technique employed at various listings all year. HOW IT WORKS: The home will not be available for viewing until Sunday, when they will cram all interested parties, long ones, tall ones, round ones, short ones, into a four-hour window Open House.
Goodbye Social Distancing, Hello bidding war!
At least that’s the strategy. This method can be aggravating for Buyers, but on the Seller side it makes convenient sense to cram the convoy into a tight space. You clean the house once, let the parade commence, then collect your offers at the end of the evening. I listed a property like this a few weeks back, circumstances dictated it, and I must admit, I kinda liked it.
So when we’re driving around together looking at houses and we come across one of these Turnstile Events and you hear soft muttering leaking from my lips about the Used Car Salesman in Paco Rabbane cologne, please understand every one of us Real Estate Agents takes a hypocritic oath. Consistency is key.
But wait, there’s more!
Yesterday’s HOT LIST Link ( click the pretty blue link below to see ye olde picks of the past ):
We had a 5am flight to catch yesterday, which handicapped our typical Hot List delivery schedule. There’s good stuff on there. Dig in!
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