Home + Design

LevelUp Program

The Innovative Program Shows How Small Investments in Homes for Sale Can Pay Big Dividends in the Final Sale Price Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Provided As an associate broker with Keller Williams Realty East Valley, Amy Lines is devoted to helping her clients get the best possible price when selling their homes. About four years ago, Lines noticed a dramatic shift in the East Valley real estate market that seemed to take place almost overnight, and that had a tangible impact on...

Travel

Worth the Journey

Three Escapes That Offer Endless Dividends in Access, Adventure, and Experiences Article by Alison Bailin Batz Some investments hang on walls, and others in wallets. Others sit quietly in portfolios, waiting for the market to make a big move. And then there are the investments that come with a boarding pass. Yes, travel is an investment—an investment in making memories, building bonds, and self-care. Smart “investors” know where to spend their money, focusing on destinations that offer more...

Life + Culture

Teddy Bears From Valley Bloom Soothe Children in Crisis

Helping the Community Article by Sarah Auffret | Photography by Provided Teddy bears have magic. That was the message delivered by the Chandler Crisis Response Team to Valley Bloom members, who donate specially designed bears to the team each year for children in crisis. “A 7-year-old girl was almost catatonic when we got there,” said Josh Saunders, a Response Team volunteer who knelt beside the girl after she experienced a family death. “The moment we gave her the bear, there was an...

Finance + Legal Services

Should Women Invest Differently Than Men?

Photography by Barret Elengold - Scottsdale Event Photography While nearly all women are highly involved in day-to-day financial tasks, most do not engage in long-term planning. Data still indicates that men are more likely to be seen as the “expert” or take the lead on long-term financing for the family.** It seems like a convenient strategy, as women are more likely to be burdened with the responsibility of children, family, and sometimes even aging parents in their younger years, but if you...

Home + Design

Loving Where You Live

Personal Attention to Detail Remains Part of Family-Run Keystone Homes’ Identity and Community Investment Strategy Article by Georgann Yara | Photography by Barret Elengold - Scottsdale Event Photography When Rich Eneim, Sr. and his wife founded Keystone Homes in 1989, it was with the intention of building each home as if it were for one of their own family members. One that they’d be proud to call home.  Thirty-seven years later, that spirit is alive in the numerous Keystone Communities...

Food + Beverage

Fresh Concepts

From Handmade Pasta to Fresh Sushi, Two New Downtown Ocotillo Concepts Raise the Bar on Neighborhood Dining Article by Megan Ewing | Photography by Lindsay Borg In Downtown Ocotillo, longtime restaurateur and developer Spike Lawrence is steering two beloved restaurant spaces into fresh new concepts, guided by evolving customer tastes, culinary trends, and a strong sense of community connection. What was once Sea & Smoke has reopened as Lucca Coastal Kitchen ( LuccaChandler.com ), while...

Home + Design

Where Design Meets Heart

By The Yard Designers Share How Thoughtful Design Becomes a Lasting Gift of Comfort and Connection Article and Photography by Jett Arredondo HELENA HILL For me, design is about giving each client their own individual sense of home. People often ask what’s trending, but trends come and go—and they don’t always create spaces that feel personal or lasting. What matters most is crafting environments that feel deeply connected to the people who live in them. My clients inspire me the most. Each...

Home + Design

An Island Oasis

A Beloved Family Home in Fulton Ranch Redefines Lakeside Luxury Living Article by Rebecca L. Rhoades | Photography by Brandon Morgan, B-Real Media When Dr. Luis Lu and his wife, Laura, decided to move to Arizona from the East Coast in the early 2010s to be closer to their adult children, they wanted a place that provided the same small-town serenity that they had found in their hometown in Pennsylvania.  “We searched carefully for a place that felt right,” the Lus recall.  Their house hunt...

Home + Design

A Sun Lakes Sanctuary

Reimagined by Whyte House Design Article by Lisa Whyte | Photography by Holly Wente When the homeowners discovered their home in the community of Sun Lakes, they immediately recognized its potential. While the layout and location were ideal, the finishes were dated and ready for thoughtful updating. Rather than seeing limitations, the homeowners were drawn to the opportunity to make the home entirely their own. They partnered with Whyte House Design ( WhyteHouse.co ) to transform the space...

Life + Culture

27 Flags

Chandler Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday With This Citywide Display Photography by Courtesy City of Chandler Wondering about the flags around town? One of the main components of Chandler’s year-long celebration of America’s 250th birthday is this citywide display, titled 27 Flags: Our History Through the Stars and Stripes . The display represents the evolution of our nation’s flag, with historical facts curated by the Chandler Museum team to accompany each flag. Want to see them for...