You Don’t Look a Day Over 40 – Paradise Valley Turns 60!

Happy birthday to one of America’s finest jewels of a town: Paradise Valley recently celebrated its 60th birthday! The celebration had been scheduled for April but was pushed back for Covid. It was attended by a who’s who of notable elected officials, including Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner, Congressman David Schweikert, AZ Senator Christine Marsh and AZ Representative Kelli Butler. PV has … Read More

Electric Fire Trucks…in Paradise Valley? Wise Move or a Waste of Money?

You heard it right…the town of Paradise Valley is currently considering replacing part of its fire truck fleet with electric fire trucks. Why? It comes in response to an allocation of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act enacted as a response to the Covid-19 crisis and the financial issues it caused in its wake. According to Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner, … Read More

Scottsdale Votes Yes on Proposition 463

As you are likely aware, yesterday was Election Day, and aside from some big-ticket bellwether races across the country, Scottsdale cast its vote for or against the Scottsdale General Plan 2035, or Proposition 463. While votes are left to count, it appears to be on its way to victory. After the first batch of votes counted, which typically includes nearly … Read More

A Tier 1 Water Shortage Coming for Scottsdale: What Does It Mean for You?

You have likely heard the stories of potential water shortages in Arizona due to depleted supplies at Lake Mead, the main source of water for much of the west. Well those stories weren’t hyperbolic scare tactics; it is very much a real issue, as the federal government announced that due to prolonged drought we hit a Tier 1 water shortage … Read More

Proposition 463: Do Your Research

By Alexander Lomax If you are a voter who lives in Scottsdale you have received your ballot, and there’s a good chance that it is still on your counter, as life has gotten in the way and the right choice might not be as obvious to you as it is for other elections. You have probably seen advertisements both for … Read More

Old Town Scottsdale Character Area Plan Open Houses TODAY

Have you ever wanted to be more aware and involved in the development and zoning issues in Old Town Scottsdale? Well today you can do just that! The City of Scottsdale will be holding open houses for citizens to learn more about the Plan and submit public comments: the second of two such open houses will occur today and requires … Read More

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is Proud to Announce the $21.5 Million Sale of “The Castle on The Hill” in Silverleaf Making It the Second Highest Residential Sale in the State (Per Multiple Listing Service)

Arizona’s leading luxury brokerage now holds the records for the first, second and third highest residential sales in Arizona per the MLS Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce the $21.5 million dollar sale of a French inspired Italian estate in the Upper Canyon of Silverleaf in Scottsdale, Arizona.  This is now the 2nd highest residential sale in the … Read More

Russ Lyon Foundation Brings ‘Love Your Neighbor Campaign’ back to Raise Funds to Benefit Arizona Housing Fund

The Love Your Neighbor Apparel Sales Starts Wednesday, August 11th The Russ Lyon Foundation, is bringing back its Love Your Neighbors campaign to raise money for the Arizona Housing Fund. In 2020 $5,290 was raised. The sale is happening now and only runs through October 31st, 2021. The Love Your Neighbors apparel is being produced by local company SideBar and is just $20. … Read More

A Standout Scottsdale Teen is Making a Difference by Fighting Covid

We know that Scottsdale has an educational system which ranks favorably in our state and nation. So it shouldn’t be a huge surprise that one of its own students is using that education, as well as an innate desire to innovate, to help fight Covid. 17 year old Nic Brown saw an unmet need for purification products after Covid started … Read More