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See you in 2019!

As 2019 approaches, we are once again reminded how grateful we are to continue to do the work that we do. We understand that a home is a precious thing, and we’re lucky to be one part of your rental or home-buying process. As a family operation, Valley of the Sun Estates & Properties, Inc. relies entirely on our continued personal relationships with you, so we’d like to say thank you and to send warm wishes your way this holiday season. As a reminder, we have a network of partners that can help you analyze your credit and determine whether you may be in a position to purchase a home now or in the future. We hope you’ll consider searching for your dream home or your next investment with us!

Best wishes for the New Year! The team at Valley of the Sun Estates & Properties, Inc.: Greg & Kathie Tanner, Jackie Hanna and Stephanie Habib

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CONTACT US We are here to help provide you

with a smooth and stress-free

rental experience. Please find our

contact information below.

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32531 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 105-157

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Office: 480.699.8013 Cell: 480.797.7728

[email protected] [email protected]

www.valleyofthesunrealestate.org

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How to Turn Your Guest Room Into a Welcoming Retreat Hosting out-of-town guests for a long weekend or even your favorite girlfriend for an overnight calls for a guest-room update. Whether you’re using an office cubby, a living room, or your bedroom for guests, take inspiration from top boutique hotels to create an inviting space. We have eight simple upgrades you can easily pull off before everyone arrives.

Wash the linens: You’ve probably washed the sheets after the last guest visited, but they’ve been sitting in a stale closet, so toss them in the wash and give them a refresh. Layer on the luxury with high-thread-count sheets, lots of pillows, blankets, and fluffy towels in the bathroom.

Make a welcome basket: Place a welcome basket on the bed so guests are greeted with lovely things right away. A few Lindt LINDOR truffles, a new, fragrant bar of soap, an eye mask, or even a mini tube of hand lotion is a nice personal touch.

Arrange fresh flowers: A fragrant arrangement placed near the bed and another in the bathroom set the tone for a relaxing visit. And the scent is also inviting, keeping your home smelling so fresh.

Make a mini-kitchen: Nestle a single-cup coffee maker in the room along with mugs, ground coffee, and tea bags. You can also place a small cutting board and knife alongside a basket of fresh fruit, a few snacks, and a carafe of water. Guests can wake up with a fresh cup of coffee without even leaving the room.

Stock the bathroom: Along with offering fresh towels and washcloths for your guests, arrange items out in the open so anything they might need is available. Put out fresh rolls of toilet paper, soaps, and travel-size toothpaste in a basket or on a pretty tray.

Create privacy: Double-check the locks, make sure there are drapes or shades that provide privacy, and have a mirror in the room so guests can check how they look without leaving the room.

Add some candles: Along with adding the scent of fresh flowers, place candles in the bedroom and bathroom for guests to enjoy during their stay. Don’t forget clean drinking glasses next to the sink for using when brushing teeth or getting a drink of water in the middle of the night. Light the way: Make it easy for guests to move around at night and plug in nightlights around your house or motion-detector lights that turn on when guests walk by. This lets them feel comfortable to venture out for a midnight snack or to get something that’s needed after everyone heads to bed.

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Tools & Resources on our Website

Services Thinking about selling your home? Too busy to manage your investment property? Leaving town for a while and wondering how to maintain your Scottsdale house? Read about our real estate, property management, and home concierge services here.

Testimonials When you're deciding on a real estate agent, a property manager or a home concierge service, what is the most important thing? We think it's credibility. Check out a few testimonials from past homeowners and renters.

Tools for Sellers For anyone looking to sell their home in this strong Valley market, a professional valuation will be useful. Use our “What’s My Home Worth?” tool for no-obligation insight into your prospects, and check out our other sellers’ resources here! Tools for Buyers From background on local schools to “The ABCs of Buying a Home," this section is dedicated to helping you make the best decisions in purchasing the home of your dreams.

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Real Estate News | From around the Sonoran Valley Phoenix Housing Market Predictions 2019

Check out the "Phoenix House Marketing Predictions" from the Arizona Real Estate Notebook for 2019, and find out what experts believe will happen with housing supply and demand in the coming months. Supply is tight at the moment -- will it last?

Is Phoenix the next 'millennial magnet?' Report predicts more tech job growth Millennials are aging up and looking for somewhere to put down roots -- will that place be Phoenix? This recent report from a London real estate firm definitely thinks so.

Tired of Renting? – 8 Tips for Arizona Renters Looking to Buy Brad Denton over at the Arizona Report has shared 8 important tips on factors to think about for current renters looking to buy, from thinking about which neighborhood is right for you, to figuring out how to pick the right Realtor for you.

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Holiday Chocolate Toffee Ingredients: 1 1/4 c. (2 1/2 sticks) butter 1 1/4 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. vanillapinch of kosher salt

2 c. semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 c. toasted chopped almonds

1/2 c. toasted chopped pecans flaky sea salt, for garnish

Instructions: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar,

vanilla, and salt. Let butter melt and sugar dissolve and

bring to a boil, then cook, stirring constantly with a

spatula, so the butter and sugar don’t separate, until

mixture turns a dark amber and is thick, 12 to 15

minutes. (If you’d like to use a candy thermometer for

this step, attach it to the saucepan and cook until the

temperature reaches 285 degrees.)

Pour toffee mixture onto a prepared baking sheet and

immediately top all over with chocolate chips. Let sit 2

minutes so chocolate begins to melt, then spread

chocolate all over with a spatula to create a layer on top

of toffee.

Sprinkle all over with almonds and pecans (use chopped

crumbs too for nice texture!) and flaky sea salt.

Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour, then cut or break into

pieces and serve.

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