Scottsdale Real Estate & Community News

Scottsdale real estate is always at the top of mind for The Kay-Grant Group as we assist a lot of individuals every month interested in finding or selling their next piece of Arizona real estate; whether that's looking for Old Town Scottsdale condos for sale, a downtown Phoenix loft for sale, or selling their house in northern Phoenix. The Kay-Grant Group are your premier Scottsdale Realtors.

This blog focuses on topics relevant to the Scottsdale and Phoenix metro real estate community as well as to those residing in The Valley that are interested in things to do around The Valley or the general going-ons in Phoenix and Scottsdale.

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Dec. 21, 2022

UNDER CONTRACT: Three-Bedroom Phoenix Home

Historic Whites Subdivision Home Under Contract

This completely remodeled 1920s home is under contract. The Ranch-Style home features original hardwood floors, brand-new tile, a fireplace, and an in-home dry sauna. The primary suite boasts a sizable walk-in closet and beautiful wooden French doors leading to the backyard. The upgraded, detached guest house is over 600 square feet, can be used as a short-term rental, and even has a separate mailing address. 

Situated near 14th Street and McDowell Road, Phoenix’s Historic District, this incredible three-bedroom home is near specialty shops, The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix Country Club, and everything Midtown Phoenix offers! Are you in the market for a Phoenix home? If so, let’s connect!

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We have the experience, network, and know-how to help you find the perfect Phoenix home. For more information about our services, call us at 480-387-3990 or fill out our Contact Form. 

 

 

Dec. 19, 2022

UNDER CONTRACT: Two-Bedroom Scottsdale Condo

Beautiful Bella Vista Condo Under Contract

This charming contemporary condo is under contract. The split floor plan features a fireplace, plantation shutters, a spacious primary suite with tray ceilings, a den overlooking the pool, a sizable patio, and over 1,300 square feet of living space. Community amenities include a fitness center, biking and walking paths, a billiard room, spas, and four swimming pools. 

Located on 94th St and Thunderbird, The Bella Vista community is near shopping at McDowell Mountain Village, McDowell Mountain Golf Club, and several restaurants and parks. Are you in the market for a Scottsdale condo? If so, let’s connect!

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Dec. 16, 2022

UNDER CONTRACT: Three-Bedroom Sun Lakes Home

Beautiful Remodeled Sun Lakes Home Under Contract

This newly remodeled manufactured home has just gone under contract! The three-bedroom home features beautiful tile, wood-like flooring, and fresh white paint. The open-concept kitchen features quartz countertops and a breakfast bar. The Sun Lakes home also boasts a custom master shower, a spacious Arizona room, and a separate workshop. Community amenities include pools, a fitness center, tennis courts, pickleball, and the Sun Lakes Golf Club.

 Located near East Hunt Highway and Dobson Road, this home is near several golf courses, restaurants, and Gila River Resort & Casino and offers easy access to I-10. Are you in the market for a Sun Lakes home? If so, let’s connect!

Looking to Buy a Sun Lakes Home?

We would love the opportunity to help you find your next home! With our experience and expansive network, we will make your home-buying experience seamless. For more information about our services, call us at 480-387-3990 or fill out our Contact Form

 

 

Dec. 15, 2022

JUST SOLD: One-Bedroom Co-op Apartment

Scottsdale East Homes Apartment Just Sold

This first-floor, one-bedroom co-op apartment has just closed! The home features an open floor plan showcasing wood-like laminate flooring, tiled backsplash, and dual pane windows. Community amenities include four swimming pools, a barbeque area, a ramada, and a children’s play area.

 Situated near Hayden and McDowell, this cozy home is near Loop 101 and a short drive from Arizona State University, Tempe Marketplace, and Casino Arizona. Are you in the market for a Scottsdale home? If so, let’s connect!

Looking to Buy a Scottsdale Home?

We would love the opportunity to assist you! Our knowledge, experience, and expansive network will help you find the perfect home. For more information about our services, call us at 480-387-3990 or fill out our Contact Form. 

 

 

 

Dec. 15, 2022

JUST SOLD: Three-Bedroom Phoenix Condo

Impeccable Arcadia Grove Condominium Just Sold

This sophisticated three-bedroom Phoenix condo has just closed. The home features a formal dining area, a fireplace, built-in shelving, a primary suite balcony, two private garages, and over 2,000 square feet of living space.

The contemporary floor plan offers tons of natural light and boasts inviting warm beige walls. Community Amenities include a fitness center, clubhouse, spa, and pool. 

Located on 44th Street and Thomas, the gated community offers proximity to State Route 51, Loop 202, Biltmore Fashion Park, and Papago Golf Club. Are you in the market for a Phoenix condo? If so, let’s connect!

Looking to Buy a Phoenix Condo?

We would love to help you find your next home. With our experience, know-how, and network, buying your Phoenix condo will be a seamless experience. For more information about our services, call us at 480-387-3990 or fill out our Contact Form. 

 

Dec. 14, 2022

UNDER CONTRACT: Two-Bedroom Phoenix Townhome

Granville Townhome Under Contract

This gorgeous, completely remodeled two-bedroom townhome is under contract. The two-story townhome features luxury wood-like laminate flooring, a brand-new AC unit, new kitchen appliances, and crisp light-gray and white paint throughout.

Located on Union Hills and 35th Avenue, this home is near Loop 101 and I-17, offering easy access to anywhere in The Valley. Arizona State University's west campus, The Shops at Norterra, and The Legend at Arrowhead are all within a ten-minute drive from this beautiful townhome. Are you considering selling your Phoenix home? If so, we would love to help you! 

Looking to Sell Your Phoenix Home?

If you want to sell your Phoenix home, your first step should be to find a knowledgeable real estate agent. We have the know-how, experience, and network to get you the most from your investment. For more information about our services or to schedule a Free Home Valuation, call us at 480-387-3990 or fill out our Contact Form.

 

 

Dec. 12, 2022

UNDER CONTRACT: Three-Bedroom San Tan Valley Home

Delightful Copper Basin Home Under Contract

This lovely Ranch-Style home is under contract. The three-bedroom home showcases an open floor plan with wood-like floors, new carpet, and vaulted ceilings. The kitchen features recessed lighting, wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and direct access to the backyard patio. Community amenities include playgrounds and a pool and spa. 

Situated off East Hunt Highway and Bella Vista Road, this location is a short drive to The Shops at Copper Basin, The Golf Club at Johnson Ranch, and several restaurants. Are you in the market for a San Tan Valley home? If so, let’s connect!

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Dec. 12, 2022

The Kay-Grant Group’s Holiday Toy Drive

Making a Difference in Our Community

The Kay-Grant Group’s Kevin De LaVega and Courtney McCormick are heading up The Kay-Grant Group’s Toy Drive to make Christmas special for 51 kindergarten students at Lindbergh Elementary in the Mesa Public Schools system.

Kevin and Courtney want to help out families in our community where Christmas is a financial burden.

The duo reached out to teachers in the Mesa Public Schools system to find the perfect classroom to surprise. They found three kindergarten classes at Lindbergh Elementary, near Broadway Road and Stapley Drive.

De LaVega has a special place in his heart for bringing Christmas joy to students attending economically disadvantaged schools. 

When Kevin was young, his family struggled financially. He remembers returning from winter break each year and teachers asking the students what they got for Christmas. Because Kevin had nothing to tell them, he would make up the presents he received. He never wants any child to feel that way.

In addition to the Amazon wish list of presents created by the teachers, Kevin and Courtney added three $50 gift cards for the teachers of these classes to help with supplies and several beanies to keep the children warm and cozy.

The deadline to contribute to this worthy cause is Tuesday, December 13th, at noon. This deadline ensures the gifts are wrapped and delivered to the students of Lindbergh Elementary on the day they leave for winter break, Friday, December 16th.

If you want to make a difference in a child’s Christmas experience, please click here to order an Amazon gift. That’s it, no running out to buy a present, wrapping it, and delivering it to us. Instead, pick the present from the wish list and pay on Amazon. Kevin and Courtney will wrap them up and deliver them.

 

 

Posted in Other Ramblings
Dec. 9, 2022

An In-Depth Guide to the Mayo Clinic Scottsdale

All About the Mayo Clinic

The Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit hospital system with campuses in Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, Phoenix, and Scottsdale, Arizona, originated with William Worrall Mayo, MD, an English immigrant, in 1846. 

Living in many locations within the Minnesota Territory, Mayo, a surgeon for the Union Army, finally settled in Rochester. In 1864, he opened his private medical practice with a tagline, “all calls answered by day or night.”

Mayo’s sons, Charles and William, known as Dr. Charlie and Dr. Will, joined their father’s practice. 

In 1883, a violent tornado hit Rochester, leaving a third of the town destroyed. While tending to the survivors, Mayo quickly discovered he needed assistance and reached out to Mother Alfred Moes of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Rochester, Minnesota, a teaching order. 

Following the disastrous tornado, Mother Alfred proposed to Mayo that the Sisters of Saint Francis would raise money to build a hospital - as long as he and his sons would supply surgical and medical care. 

In September 1889, St. Mary’s Hospital opened in Rochester, Minnesota, with the Mayo men as attending surgeons and physicians. 

The Mayo Clinic: From Minnesota to Arizona

Charles and William and their wives, in the 1930s, traded the treacherous Minnesota winters for mild weather and sunshine in Arizona.

Years later, the Mayo's adoration for Arizona led to the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, which opened its doors in 1987, set on 180 acres of land at the base of the magnificent McDowell Mountains.

The Mayo Clinic: Campuses

The two Arizona Mayo Clinics serve different purposes.

Phoenix Campus

The larger Phoenix campus just off 101 and 56th Street includes the Mayo Clinic Hospital, Mayo Clinic Specialty Building, and Mayo Clinic Building.

The Phoenix campus is home to Mayo’s cancer center and the proton beam therapy facility. Proton therapy is an aggressive radiation therapy that uses high-energy beams to target tumors more accurately than x-ray radiation. 

The Phoenix campus includes the Multidisciplinary Simulation Center, Franke Education Center, and the medical library.

Scottsdale Campus

The Scottsdale campus provides pharmacy services, diagnostic testing, imaging, laboratory space, and outpatient surgery. This campus is also home to the top 15-ranked Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, formerly known as Mayo Medical School, which provides attending students access to researched-focus study and a diverse patient population. 

The Mayo Clinic: Accomplishments

In the past 35 years, Mayo Clinic has received hundreds of accolades. Many of these recognitions have been Healthgrades Awards, based on data and methodology. The following are just a few recent Healthgrades awards bestowed upon Mayo Clinic.

 

America’s 50 Best Hospital Award 2020-2022

Named a top hospital, Mayo Clinic is in the top 1% of the nation for providing leading clinical care.

Outstanding Patient Experience Award 2020-2022

This award is based on measures related to doctor and nurse communication, post-discharge instruction, hospital noise level, and cleanliness. 

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award 2021-2022

The Mayo Clinic is a top hospital that provides superior outcomes in coronary interventional procedures, bypass surgery, heart failure treatment, heart valve surgery, and heart attack treatment. 

Mayo Clinic has also received America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care, Stroke Care, Pulmonary Care Excellence, and Surgical Care Excellence, among many more. 

Mayo Clinic is nationally recognized as the safest teaching hospital in the U.S.

The Mayo Clinic: Future

Currently, the Phoenix campus is doubling its size to increase patient care, research, and education. 

The $750 million investment will add over 2,000 employees and will result in Mayo becoming a hub of biomedical science and technology innovation and biomedical science. 

Despite not undergoing expansion, the Scottsdale campus is poised to see growth in its medical school.

Currently, the Phoenix campus is doubling its size to increase patient care, research, and education. 

The $750 million investment will add over 2,000 employees and will result in Mayo becoming a hub of biomedical science and technology innovation and biomedical science. 

Despite not undergoing expansion, the Scottsdale campus is poised to see growth in its medical school.

The Mayo Clinic: Reasons to Live Nearby

There are several reasons people choose to live in proximity to a hospital. Mayo Clinic is no exception.

Whether you receive ongoing care, have or live with a relative that visits the Scottsdale campus regularly, work at Mayo, or attend medical school, living nearby can save time, money, and unnecessary stress.

There are several Scottsdale communities surrounding Mayo Clinic. 

Sonoran Heights

Located off 124th Street between Cactus Road and Via Linda, Sonoran Heights is less than five minutes from the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale.  

Sonoran Heights is a small community set in the backyard of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Homes in this gated community feature luxury custom builds that include grand architectural arches and pillars, bright, open floor plans with travertine floors, and backyard sanctuaries with saunas, pools, and ramadas. 

Walk outside the door of a Sonoran Heights home right into scenic hiking trails and you are also just a short drive from several golf courses. 

Sierra Foothills

The peaceful neighborhood of Sierra Foothills is a six-minute drive from the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale.

Situated on Shea Boulevard and 128th Street, this luxury community offers upscale homes featuring chef’s kitchens with granite countertops and upgraded appliances. Open floor plans highlight classic tile flooring and spacious primary suites. 

Sierra Foothills is an ideal place to call home for those who enjoy the outdoors, with easy access to parks, golfing, and hiking. 

Scottsdale Mountain 

Located near 136th Street, north of Via Linda, Scottsdale Mountain is a five-minute drive from the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale. 

The gated community exudes resort-style living. Homes in Scottsdale Mountain feature large estates with home gyms, theaters, chef’s kitchens with top-of-the-line appliances, libraries, home offices, multiple bedrooms with en suite baths, hardwood flooring, and up to eight-car garages. 

Many Scottsdale Mountain homes are built on hills, allowing for awe-inspiring city light and mountain views. 

The Reserve Scottsdale

For those looking for a smaller yet still luxurious home, The Reserve Scottsdale is a great option. This premier community offers luxury townhomes just a four-minute drive to the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale.

Homes in the gated community provide residents with a low-maintenance lifestyle. The gourmet kitchens feature granite slab countertops, white shaker-style cabinetry, sun-filled floor plans with soaring ceilings, and designer porcelain entryways. Many homes feature elevators and private offices, and each home includes a two-car garage. 

The Reserve is just minutes from several popular hiking trails, upscale dining, and high-end shopping. 

Interested in a Home Near the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale?

If you are searching for a Scottsdale home near Mayo Clinic, we would love to help you! For more information about our services, call us at 480-387-3990 or fill out our Contact Form. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted in Other Ramblings
Dec. 8, 2022

UNDER CONTRACT: Four-Bedroom Scottsdale Home

Charming La Cuesta Home Under Contract

This two-story La Cuesta home has just gone under contract. The Ranch-Style home features vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace, a balcony, and a three-car garage. The expansive backyard is ideal for entertaining, with beautiful landscaping, a covered patio, and a sparkling pool. 

Located near Scottsdale Road and Mountain View, this home is less than five minutes from Scottsdale Country Club, Gainey Ranch Golf Club, and Starfire Golf Club. It also offers proximity to The Shops at Gainey Village and Scottsdale Quarter. Are you in the market for a Scottsdale home? If so, let’s connect!

Looking to Buy a Scottsdale Home?

We have the experience, network, and know-how to help you find the perfect Scottsdale home. For more information about our services, call us at 480-387-3990 or fill out our Contact Form.