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Historic WOODLEA & MELROSE Neighborhood Real estate Update

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WOODLEA & MELROSE Neighborhood 

05/07/2016 1137 W MACKENZIE DR, Phoenix, AZ 85013 $279,000 with a Pool.  Nice size lot Approx Lot SqFt: 10,781 / County Assessor.

FABULOUS WOODLEA HISTORIC DISTRICT HOME ON LARGE LOT. STONE PAVERS CONNECT LARGE WOOD DECK TO FENCED PEBBLE TECH POOL AND GRASSY AREA. MATURE LANDSCAPING BY DESIGN, SEPARATE STORAGE SHED, SPACIOUS AZ/BONUS ROOM WITH RELAXING VIEW OF DECK AND POOL. TILE FLOORING, TILE COUNTER TOPS, COPPER PLUMBING IN UTILITY ROOM, AC AND CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT. MOVE IN READY.

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6 Historic Willo Homes - Downtown Phoenix

Willo Neighborhood History
Nestled in the very heart of urban Phoenix, Willo was once the epitome of suburbia - a collection of subdivisions on the outskirts of the small, but thriving metropolis of Phoenix. The Willo neighborhood between 7th and Central Avenues can be divided into two sections. J. P. Holcomb used a Homestead Patent in 1878 to acquire and settle the southern portion of Willo between Encanto Blvd. and McDowell. Mr. Holcomb acquired the northern portion, between Thomas Rd. and Encanto Blvd. in 1886 through a Timber Culture Land Patent.

For the next 20 years or so, the land was primarily for agricultural purposes and lay on the outskirts of town. In the early 1900's, four subdivisions were platted, containing home sites with long narrow lots. In the early 1920s, Home Builders, a residential construction firm, built 41 homes in the Bungalow style. During the mid to late 1920s Phoenix, like the rest of the West, experienced tremendous growth and a building boom.

Standards were set for residential construction, and "exhibition houses" (now called model homes) were developed to market the new construction. Most of the building activity in Willo during this period occurred in the N. Kenilworth and Broadmoor subdivisions, and included a "Spanish Rancho Home" exhibition house.

During the 1930's the Period Revival movement brought tremendous variety in architectural styles, including Tudor Revival, Greek Revival, American Colonial Revival, Spanish Colonial Revival and Pueblo Revival. However, the Depression brought construction to a near standstill. The mid to late 1930s and the development of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) brought construction back to Willo. Construction from this period and later years often featured French Provincial and Monterey styles, with an architectural design that would eventually become what we know today as the Ranch Style house. Construction was also more standardized due to the influence of the FHA and other government-imposed standards. Most of these newer homes are found in the northern section of Willo.

In all, 22 separate subdivisions were platted and developed in Willo by various entrepreneurs from the turn of the century up to the beginning of WWII. Eventually, with the growth of Phoenix over the last century, the individual subdivisions platted by early developers were forgotten and the area blended into one cohesive whole. Unfortunately, the amazing growth of the city resulted in the encroachment of commercial development on what were once quiet suburbs. In the 1980s, residents of Willo successfully lobbied for status as a special conservation district, achieving historic status and assuring that this beautiful part of Phoenix history will be preserved for the enjoyment of future generations.

For Information on Historic Willo Downtown Phoenix Call Linda 602-391-8246

Why Hiring a Real Estate Professional Works in Your Favor

Whether you're buying, or selling real estate, it is beneficial on a personal level and in a financial capacity that you consider hiring a realtor.

Hiring a real estate professional when buying or selling a home, especially in an uncertain economic climate, means that you can take advantage of their market knowledge, researching skills, and their comparative pricing analytics, as well as their negotiating skills, so that you get the best possible deal.


In today's world of realty where real estate transactions are becoming more complex and negotiations are becoming more aggressive, it is vital for home buyers and sellers have professional representation, otherwise they risk the ability to secure future investment opportunities.

When you search for a realtor consider these aspects:

1) Local Knowledge - look for a realtor that is familiar with your neighborhood, as they will have valuable insight into the region, possible opportunities for growth and what suburbs represent the best value in terms of investment appreciation.

2) Experience - the more experience your realtor has, the better, because they will be experts at negotiation, and be able to offer you sound advice.

3) Communication - a realtor with little or no communication skills is not a good choice. Find a realtor who you can talk to, and one that you actually enjoy being around, because you will spend a fair bit of time with them discussing your wants and needs.

Linda Wieczorek your Phoenix Realtor AZPrideProperty.Com

Article Source: Krueger, Michelle (2009) Local Experts Find Success in Today's Challenging Real Estate Market

Gay and Lesbian Retirement

Many gays and lesbians reject the traditional retirement community lifestyle. After years of living freely, they don’t want to move back into the closet. So make way for the following alternatives:

Marigold Creek which is a new retirement community for gays, lesbians and their family and friends. Marigold Creek is located In Surprise, Arizona, which is 30 minutes from Phoenix. Close to Sun City West on Phoenix’s rapidly growing west valley. Marigold Creek is a welcoming and "straight-friendly" community.




1. They offer the choices of 2 or 3 bedroom Single Family Homes or Patio Homes with Casitas available for an additional charge.

2. They offer 1 to 3 bedroom Condos, all of these in a “Contemporary Southwestern” design.

3. The property is owned by Out Properties and is a gay-owned and operated
Realetate development company with many years of experience in building luxurious, lifestyle properties.

4. A Green Community, and pet friendly community complete with a dog run and bath area.

5. Marigold Creek is specifically designed to cater to the wishes of the “gayby boomer” generation.

6. Walking Trails - Persuades you to “break a sweat” with the breath-taking beauty that surround you.

7. Coffee Kiosk - serves fine coffees, teas and other beverages in a cozy gathering place.

8. Travel Club - Coordinates trips to exciting destinations for you, your loved ones and neighbors who share your love for seeing new places and faces.
Activities Director - Plans enjoyable outings and programs that suit your active lifestyle.

9. Gated Entrance - Contributes to the safe, secure and full-acceptance atmosphere that makes Marigold Creek such a unique place.
10. Poolside Bar and Grill - Features delicious snacks and refreshing beverages so you can make the most of your time in the sun.

11. Daytime Spa and Salon - Provides the finest relaxation and beauty treatments without ever leaving the comfort of Marigold Creek.

12. Concierge Service - Supports the entire living experience, from securing tickets to area events to helping you find the best dry cleaning services in the area.

13. Fitness Center - Features state-of-the-art equipment in the ideal environment for staying fit.

14. Spiritual Center - Provides a relaxing and meditative space for residents of all faiths and devotions.

15. Theatre & Cabaret - And we love the theatre, Engages the community with live entertainment and movies. Showcases the residents with the Annual Talent Show!

How do I secure a home at Marigold Creek or view the community?
Contact Linda Wieczorek, 602-391-8246 or e-mail me.

Rainbow Vision has developed gay and lesbian retirement communities in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Palm Springs, California.
Currently under development, Paradise One Condominiums is part retirement community and part upscale condominium, “a progressive community that is as Straight-Friendly as it is Gay Friendly.”
Stonewall Communities’ vision is to develop and offer a range of options for older GLBT people. Stonewall Audubon Circle, currently under development, will be open to anyone regardless of race, colour, national origin, religion, familial status, age, handicap, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
The Resort on Carefree Boulevard bills itself as Southwest Florida’s premier lesbian destination, with a mixture of full-time and holiday residents ranging in age from 40 to 85 years, both working and retired.
Despite its name, Finnish Mummolaakso (’Grandma Valley’) is a solidarity group open to women of all ages, with most members aged between 30 and 60. The organisation aims to provide healthcare and terminal care for lesbians and bisexual women, with the ultimate aim of providing retirement housing services, too.
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For information and any of these communities contact Linda Wieczorek

Guide to Gay old Phoenix

The Valley's lesbian and gay community is large and thriving, especially in the area of downtown Phoenix. With more than 30 gay bars - more per capita than anywhere in the United States - a growing number of gay-friendly churches, heavily gay residential neighborhoods and plenty of resources and publications that cater to the lesbian and gay demographic, the Valley offers a positive environment to live and work.

There's gay-specific bowling (International Gay Bowling Organization [igbo.org], gay square dancing (Desert Valley Squares [www.iagsdc.org/desertvalleysqs]) and gay hiking and camping (Desert Adventures [www.desertadventures.org].


Gay-borhoods and business

Most of downtown Phoenix's historic neighborhoods, especially Coronado, Encanto and Willow, have a heavy gay and lesbian presence. The Greater Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce reported in 2004 that the ZIP code with the highest gay population is 85013, the area fanning out from Central Avenue and Camelback Road. The gay-owned Clarendon Hotel+Suites, incidentally, is in the 85013 ZIP.

Unique on Central (4700 N. Central Ave.; 602-279-9691; www.uniqueoncentral.com) sells gay and lesbian paraphernalia - videos, jewelry and adult items.

As for the arts, Stray Cat Theatre and Nearly Naked Theatre produce quite a bit of gay fare but are not specifically gay, while The Alternative Theatre Company (www.thealternativetheatreco.com) produces exclusively gay works and bills itself as the state's "only gay and lesbian theater company."

Bars and Restaurants

Nightclubs of every genre exist in the Phoenix area. Here's a sampling:

Cash Inn Country
2140 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix
(602) 244-9943
www.cashinncountry.com
Country dance bar.

Charlie's
77 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix
(602) 265-0224
www.charliesphoenix.com
Twenty years old and always hoppin', filled with fresh-faced cowboy types.

Phoenix La Roca Bar
4129 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix
(602) 248-8559
www.phoenixlaroca.com
The only gay hookah bar in town.

A League of Our Own
40 E. Camelback Rd., St. 102
(602) 252-2354
Supper club with live jazz, sometimes performed by the always fabulous Margo Reed.

Club Vibe
3031 East Indian School Rd.
(602) 224-9977
www.clubvibe602.com
Lesbian bar formerly known as "Ain't Nobody's Bizness."

Amsterdam
718 N. Central Ave.
(602) 258-6122
www.amsterdambar.com
Upscale martini bar.

BS
7125 E. 5th Ave., Scottsdale
(480) 945-9028
Casual sports bar with lots of regulars and THE place to be on Halloween.

Pat O's Bunkhouse Saloon
4428 North 7th Ave., Phoenix
(602) 200-9154
www.bunkhousesaloon.com
$1 drinks on Thursday nights for men in their underwear.

Pumphouse II
4132 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix
(602) 275-3509
www.pumphouseii.com
Karaoke and drag shows, no pretension.

Roscoe's
4531 N. 7th St., Phoenix
(602) 285-0833
www.roscoeson7.com
Lively sports bar.

Wild Card
801 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler
(480) 857-3088
The east Valley's only lesbian bar.

Gay-friendly churches

Within the past decade, more and more churches are becoming "affirming," meaning that they incorporate into their mission the concept that all worshippers, regardless of xx or sexual orientation, are welcome. The United Church of Christ is, as a whole, is known for being gay-supportive, as are the Unitarian Universalists. The clergy group No Longer Silent (nolongersilent.org) is made up of representatives from two prominent "gay churches," Community Church of Hope and Gentle Shepard (www.gsmcc.org), and offers support to gays and lesbians.

Here are some welcoming churches, plus a motto or a bit about the philosophy of each:

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
100 W. Roosevelt, Phoenix
(602) 254-7126
www.trinitycathedral.com
"Radical hospitality, radical equality, radical love."

Grace Lutheran
1124 N. 3rd St., Phoenix
(602) 258-3787
www.graceinthecity.com
Known as "The Pancake Church" for its pancake-breakfast outreach to the homeless.

Valley Unitarian Universalist Church
6400 W. Del Rio St., Chandler
(480) 899-4249
www.vuu.org
"A welcoming community that honors diversity in all its forms."

Olive Tree Christian Fellowship at Palo Cristi Presbyterian
3535 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley
(602) 955-6080
www.palocristipres.org
"We welcome and encourage all people to join us in knowing Jesus Christ and learning about our faith."

Asbury United Methodist
1601 W. Indian School Rd., Phoenix
(602) 279-2369
www.aplaceforallpeople.com
"A place for all people to become disciples of Jesus Christ."

Casa de Cristo Evangelical Church
1029 E. Turney Ave., Phoenix
(602) 265-2831
www.casadecristo.org
"Christ-centered, Bible-based, spirit-filled, open and affirming."

Christ of the Desert Catholic of the Antioch at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church
801 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix
"We welcome all to our altars regardless of race, gender, marital or economic status, sexual orientation or denominational affiliation."

Community Church of Hope
4121 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix
(602) 234-2180
www.communitychurchofhope.com
"A diverse group of people who are God-centered and Christ-driven, seeking to provide God's hope and love to all."

Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ
4425 North Granite Reef Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
(480) 946-2900
www.scucc.com
"An open and Affirming community of Christians who gladly welcome into our midst any person who seeks Christian fellowship regardless of race, age, gender or sexual orientation."

Via de Cristo United Methodist Church
20199 N. 78th Place, Scottsdale
(480) 515-4490
www.viadecristo.com
"Open hearts, open minds, open doors"

Healing Waters Ministries
225 West University Drive, Suite 105, Tempe
(480) 894-8681
www.hwmaz.com
"A Non-Denominational Christian church for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders and heterosexuals."

Resources and publications

• OutlookAz Magazine (www.outlook-mag.com) is the Valley's premiere gay publication. The magazine says it is "edgy, upscale" and "offers a clever mix of lifestyle elements targeted to the sophisticated reader."

• Echo Magazine (www.echomag.com) is a well-respected gay-centric news magazine that has been around since 1990 and focuses less on nightlife than issues.

• The Greater Phoenix Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (www.gpglcc.org) is a non-profit that focuses on networking within the Valley.

• For entertainment and events, check out www.visitgayarizona.com, www.gayarizona.org and www.funmaps.com.

Events

The pre-eminent lesbian and gay event in the state is the Arizona Pride Festival, also known as the "Party in the Park." Held the second weekend of April each year at Phoenix's Steele Park, it has drawn close to 20,000 people in recent years. (www.azpride.org)

Other annual events include the following:

• OutFar Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, February (outfar.org)

• Road Runner Regional Rodeo and the Sierra Stampede in Sierra Vista, January.

• Rainbows Festival, October in Phoenix's Heritage Park. (rainbowsfestival.com).

• AIDS Walk Arizona, November. By Carrie Miner