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Places to Make a Splash this Summer Around the Valley of the Sun
When Arizona turns up the heat, there is only one thing to do, find water. Whether your family wants a full water park day, a lazy river float, a surf session, or a quick splash pad stop, the Valley has plenty of ways to cool off this summer. 1. Revel Surf Park in Mesa Revel Surf Park brings beach day energy to the desert with a sandy beach area, surf lagoon, tide pool swim area, cliff jumping, skate park access, cabanas, and an on site bar and grill. Beach passes are require
Natalie Fricke
May 143 min read


Spring Restaurant Week May 15-24th
Arizona Restaurant Week is back, and it is one of my favorite excuses to try something new, revisit a local favorite, or finally make that reservation you have been talking about for months. From May 15 to May 24, participating restaurants across Arizona will offer special three course prix fixe menus, with most options priced at $33, $44, or $55 per person or per couple depending on the restaurant. For me, Restaurant Week is such a fun way to experience the Valley. You can m
Natalie Fricke
May 127 min read


The Reality of Water in Arizona!
At the 2026 AZRE Forum at The Camby in Phoenix, Anita Verma Lallian, founder and CEO of Arizona Land Consulting, delivered a clear message to Arizona’s real estate leaders: the rules of development in our state have changed. For decades, land development was driven by location, price and timing. Today, those factors are still important, but they are no longer the only deciding factors. Infrastructure is now front and center. “It’s no longer just about finding the right land,”
Natalie Fricke
May 44 min read


Would You Buy a Home That Was Featured on The Bachelorette?
For some buyers, owning a home with Hollywood history sounds like a dream. For others, a private estate that has already been splashed across television screens might feel like a little too much exposure. A newly listed California estate is bringing that question front and center. Hummingbird Nest Ranch, a stunning 124 acre property outside Los Angeles, has hit the market for $78 million. The estate has served as the backdrop for well known shows including The Bachelorette a
Natalie Fricke
Apr 72 min read
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