Scottsdale Real Estate

Superbowl 2008 in Gorgeous Arizona!

How is exciting is this going to be! Our amazing new University of Phoenix Stadium. I just visited the site for Superbowl 2008 at Click Here . And, according to their blog it is officially 190 days from Superbowl as of 7/27/07! According to this site this spectacular event will have an enormous effect on the local economy as stated in this quote under the Superbowl FAQ's:

"What is the average economic impact of a Super Bowl to the local economy?
The average economic impact of the Super Bowl on a host city is $300-400 million."

Already hotels are booked, restaurants are blocking out the 4 days surrounding the event and now locals are placing their own residences up for rent during this time. I myself have friends, family, clients and peers I know all frantically preparing and weeding through inquiries eager to book their reservation.

So, February 3rd in Arizona, ummmm, how fantastic is our weather then! A perfect day is sure to be had for those coming to our Valley for this event. I am having a blast looking at all the promotional material already in full gear to educate and inform us of all the events in the City of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Peoria and entire surrounding areas during this time. So, as I learn more, I will update you on what it is I find.

As Brokers and Agents, what an exciting opportunity for people all over the nation and even other countries to visit our hometown and possibly be so enticed that they become interested in a vacation or 2nd home here! Do you think we should be planning ahead to accomodate the flow interest this Superbowl 2008 is sure to generate? You bet!

I'm looking forward to the hoopla and reading your thoughts and comments on not only this, but the abundance of events we have planned in Arizona this coming "high season!"

TOUCHDOWN!

Rochelle Kosanovich
J. Roberts & Co. Real Estate Services
8502 E. Via De Ventura, Suite 101
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
480-948-6464
Rkosanovich@jroberts.com

How GORGEOUS is our City of Scottsdale!

This morning I got a call from my mother to meet for breakfast at the Good Egg in Hilton Village. It was quite early, but I was already up and of course, diving into my new blogging efforts, so I said, "Sure!". My husband and I jumped in the car and took Tatum South to Lincoln through Paradise Valley and being that it is Saturday and early we had very little traffic so we were able to crawl the course with no complaints from other drivers. Being that we are both natives to the Valley we talked as we passed old homes on the mountain that we remember ever since we were kids passing on Sunday drives with our parents and mingled in were these soaring homes resiting on the mountains, but looking more like they were a part of the mountain than an obstruction to it. We wound around Tatum and went East on Lincoln, looking at the old La Posada (where great memories have been had) and saw the new structures being put up (I am still not convinced I'm thrilled with this new addition to the area), but still the new combined with the old seems to be working just fine. So many homes being reconstructed and older ones on those huge lots make you wonder the stories that unfolded from the families that lived there.

After breakfast I jumped in the car with my Mom as we headed to the Antique Stores and we took the route of Scottsdale Road, which I do drive daily, yet it is so lovely. Leaving Hilton Village we passed historic McCormick Ranch Lake (where I grew up/Chaparral High 86), commented on the old Chart House, approached Gainey Village and looked on as the landscapers on Doubletree were working away to make a new corner monument and floral arrangement. Just as beautiful of an area as I remember as a kid. The city of Scottsdale is like living in a permanent vacation locale. Don't get me wrong, not a HUGE fan of the triple digit weather, but todays course was one of fond memories and gratitude that I am in a profession promoting living in a community which I so adore and am in love with.

Rochelle Kosanovich
602-628-0548
Sales Manager, Trainer and Coach
J. Roberts & Co. Real Estate Services
8502 E. Via De Ventura, Suite 101
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258