Real Estate

Why the Most Trusted Agent in Encanterra Isn't the Most Famous One

There is a version of real estate where the agent with the most signs, the most ads, and the most followers wins.I have never been that agent. And after 36 years, I am not interested in becoming her.What I am interested in is being the person you call when it matters. The neighbor who tells you the truth. The team that picks up the phone. The name your friend gives you when they say, "Just call Tammy — she will take care of you."That is the business Gil and I have built. Not loudly. Not...

Home Services

Sundance Landscape Maintenance Inc June Landscape Essentials: Protecting Your Community Through Summer

Preparing Your Landscape for Arizona's Summer Heat and Monsoon SeasonAs temperatures rise across Arizona, landscapes begin transitioning into one of the most challenging times of the year. June marks the start of intense summer heat and the beginning of monsoon season preparations. Taking proactive steps now can help protect your landscape investment, improve plant health, and reduce costly damage later in the season.Adjust Irrigation for Active GrowthOne of the most noticeable changes in June...

Real Estate

The Figz Team-How it all started

Real Estate

The Figz Team: How It All Started

How It All StartedWe didn't stumble into real estate by accident. Our story started with a genuine passion for people and property — a belief that everyone deserves an advocate who truly has their best interests at heart.Over the decades, that belief has never wavered. What started as a spark grew into a team built on trust, hard work, and a track record that speaks for itself.What 30+ Years Actually Means for YouExperience isn't just a number. It means we've navigated deals that others couldn't...

Life + Culture

A History of Service

Gil Figueroa Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Ashley Blake Gil Figueroa currently runs a successful real estate company with his wife Tammy called The Figz Team Real Estate. They specialize in luxury homes throughout the East Valley and pride themselves on bringing expertise and insight to their clients on their home buying or selling journey. However, Gil has not always been in real estate and has, in fact, had many interesting chapters in his life. He began his career in an...

Event Planning + Services

Atmosphere Luxury Lounge

Two best friends, a trailer, and an idea. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson In 2015, Mike Duford and C.W. Hurst started out as neighbors, grew to be friends, and are now business partners of Atmosphere Luxury Lounge .  A fresh, new concept that provides a multifunctional luxury VIP lounge for public, corporate and private events.  The idea for a mobile lounge came about while enjoying a cigar together and talking about how they’ve attended many local events in the...

Home + Design

Arise Pools and Landscaping

Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Hub Media When we imagine designing an outdoor space for our clients, we are not just thinking about function and style. We ultimately want to establish a space that fosters memories with family and friends. Owners, Jared and Judy Strother of  Arise Pools & Landscaping  see their business as an opportunity to help clients by creating the backdrop for a time well spent, relaxing with family and friends. Not only do they design and build your dream...

Health + Wellness

Aging, Testosterone, and Performance

Tips on how to maintain and boost your vitality at any age. Article by Garrett Johnson | Photography by Jenny Kaufman Testosterone plays a central role in muscle mass, bone density, red blood cell production, and overall vitality. Starting around the age of 30, testosterone levels naturally begin to decline. How old you are matters less than how well your body functions.  The Role of Strength Training Resistance training is the most effective intervention for maintaining and even boosting...

Local Services

Family Practice

Three generations of dentistry runs in the Macdonald family. Article by Tiffany Mraz | Photography by Alexxis Grant The minute you walk into Macdonald Orthodontics you can’t help but smile. You instantly feel like you’ve just walked into a sleek, yet laid back beachside guest house. The relaxed, SoCal vibe is a long way from clinical. 'UCLA is where I did my residency,” explains Dr. Keith, “One of my co-residents was a friend of mine, and when I got there, said, hey I’m going to start surfing...

Life + Culture

More Than Soccer

Coach Pa-Modou Kah brings more than just skills to the soccer pitch at Phoenix Rising. Article by Jackson York | Photography by Ashley Orellana Phoenix Rising Head Coach Pa-Modou Kah has lived a life that most people only read about, the kind that spans continents, cultures, and entirely different versions of the game. He describes his move from Gambia to Norway in a way that immediately pulls you in. One day, he was barefoot in the sun, surrounded by warmth and familiarity. The next, he was...