Even thought the temperature remain hot, the Fountain Hills Real Estate market has 'cooled' from July 5th to August 5th 2010.
Residential closed sales have dropped from 520 to 473 (16%) and the properties currently in escrow (pending sale) were reduced from 413 to 348 (12%).
The overall number of active listings has also been reduced from 2,914 to 2,896. 
The slower summer month activity should increase with the approaching fall and winter months just around the corner. There are some excellent opportunities for those Snowbirds that descend on the Valley of the Sun.
Thanks to Parenting Magazine for recently ranking Scottsdale, Arizona as number 8 of the top 50 “ Cities for Families 2010”! We have lived here since 1981 and raised our two children here. I agree with the Parenting Magazine assessment and even think we could rank higher! Our kids thrived in both the Scottsdale public and private school systems. They have now graduated from college and are married. Scottsdale is a great place to raise happy healthy kids.
To compile the information for the city ranking, the Parenting Magazine surveyed women who were members of the magazine's MomConnection research panel, a nationwide group with 5,000 members.
So how did they come up with a ranking system??
Each member surveyed was asked to rank in priority the most important factors for raising a family. They offered their opinions regarding quality of schools, job availability and growth, affordability and availability of quality housing, number of registered sex offenders, commute time and distance, quality and quantity of child-care facilities and preschools, recreational opportunities and more. See the AZ Central article for more specifics!
The magazine ranked Scottsdale third in the nation for recreation. 
Scottsdale has a total of 27 neighborhood parks and a little less than 1,000 acres of parkland. In addition, the magazine looked at the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, which covers about 14,000 acres.
Here are just a few of the park options available in Scottsdale
Other Phoenix metro cities that made Top 100 city list were Phoenix # 44, Tucson # 52; and Mesa # 62.
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Fountain Hills, Arizona is located approximately 30 miles northeast of Phoenix. It is a unique master planned community situated on 12,600 acres of rolling foothills terrain, surrounded by magnificent panoramic mountain views. The community was developed to to blend in with the natural splendor of the high Sonoran Desert. The town grew up around the world-famous fountain located on in a 30-acre park right in town.
So, How Fair is FOUNTAIN HILLS???
State Route 87 often referred to as the "Beeline Highway" (SR 87) is a state highway that connects the east valley cities of Fountain Hills, Chandler and Mesa, with Payson in Gila County.
Driving distances are minimal: 19 miles to Old Town Scottsdale, 17 miles to Mesa, 65 miles to the pines of Payson and 30 miles to downtown Phoenix. Convenient to sports and entertainment venues and a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the large metropolis. Fountain Hills offers a moderate climate, clean air and a bounty of outdoor activities.
Are you Aware? Are you ever too old to improve your skills?
The Scottsdale Community College - Business Institute offers new on-line and one-campus classes starting EVERY week!
Short term classes and low tuition - only $71 per credit!
The college offers effective and flexible accelerated Adult Learning. The Business Institute offers Accelerated Credit Programs as well as Non-credit programs & workshops. The accelerated, accredited classes are available from two to eight weeks in duration. The non-credit workshops can take just a few hours to prepare you for career training.
Most of the classes are available either on-line or on-campus at the Business Institute. You can regis
ter on-line, via fax, or, of course in person at the campus. They can even assist you in requesting financial aid. Education made affordable and easy!
Check out a sampling of some of the classes offered:
Ever thought about your own business? Try one of these classes
These classes and more can be found on line,
The Scottsdale Community College - Business Institure
Class Schedules for the 2010-2011 School Year!
The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art is hosting the Annual "I Spy Artwork" Summer Family Fun Night on Thursday July 22nd. The event will be from 5:15 to 7:30 pm and tickets for a family of 4 are $20.00. Additional tickets are $4.00 each. If you live in the valley of the Sun and plan to be here or if you are actually visiting the are in the 'warmth' of our Arizona summer, this will be a fun celebration for the family. You must preregister by July 15th to attend.
RSVP to 480.874.4641
The event includes the Game of Goose, and "spyhopping," a behavior displayed by gray whale". The skyhopping adventure with Sue Chenoweth is described by the museum as "part board game come to life, part art installation.". Live music provided by Jeff Jones and the Earthtones will entertain the crowd. You can create your own autistic board game, play bubbles and other hands-on art projects. There will be refreshments. Be sure to bring your swimsuit and towel for playing the outdoor fountain. A great way to stay cool this month!
Location
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7374 E. Second St.; Scottsdale AZ
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