A Piece of Paradise in Central Arizona
The only place in the United Stated where you can find the best mix of warm atmosphere and a hip culture is in Central Arizona - A sanctuary where one can find award-winning golf, world-class resorts, casinos, exquisite dining, shopping and fun nightlife.
At the heart of Central Arizona is the Valley of the Sun where one can experience sunshine 365 days a year. Every waking day is a good time to take advantage of the many hiking and trekking trails that abound. The twenty-six cities in the Valley of the Sun are family-oriented communities where they provide venues and host numerous activities for the family.
Paradise Valley Arizona is a prosperous enclave in the Valley of the Sun. Conveniently nestled in Camelback Mountain, the city offers elegance to the Phoenix metro area.
Don't let the idea of affluence scare you. Despite its modest size, the city prides itself on their hospitality and security for its residents. Paradise Valley real estate is one of the most sought after communities in the Phoenix metropolitan area where real estate is concerned.
Everyone wants a piece of paradise. Explore our listings. Discover and experience luxury living in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Carefree Arizona is Celebrating Easter with Fine Art - Fine Chocolate
If you’re chocoholics or just like fun in the sun this event might be for you. Feast to your heart's content on all the exquisite chocolate, fine art and fun at Carefree, Arizona. After all, who doesn't love chocolates?
Mark your calendars on March 30th to the 1st of April and head out to Carefree Desert Gardens for the Carefree Easter Festival of Fine Chocolate. Lots of fun and excitement for you and the family await. With almost 100 Juried Exhibitors of Fine Art, delectable chocolate and other confections.
At Carefree, residents get to enjoy the striking beauty of the city. Complementing a dramatic Sonoran backdrop is the “carefree” community that settles in harmony with the lush land surrounding the city. A hip and hopping business district stands as the heart of the city, including a variety of dining opportunities and a good assortment of shops and galleries. Enjoy Carefree – for amicable living and all the city has to offer.
Discover Carefree Real Estate Arizona living and the beauty that abounds. Homes in Carefree boast for carefully planned home engineering, gorgeous architecture and a quiet but fund community for the residents.
Location - Location - Phoenix Real Estate
Nothing is more important to a home's market value than its location. After all, appraisals are based not just on a home's features, but on recent sales prices of other similar homes in the same area.
Are you thinking about buying a home in an area you're unfamiliar with? Do so with caution and with the help of a knowledgeable real estate professional.
As your agent, we can tell you all about the area we serve. For example, we'll let you know if residents of a particular neighborhood have to put up with "cut through" rush-hour traffic. We can tell you if road construction or a housing development is planned for an area, which could improve -- or deflate -- a home's worth. We can also point out neighborhood amenities that you might particularly enjoy living with.
If you think you've found a home or a neighborhood you'd like to live in, give us a call and we'll be happy to share the information we have about the area with you.
P.S. In the meantime, take a few minutes to read our online report, LOCATION: The Most Important Questions Every Buyer Should Ask. You'll get some valuable pointers on making sure your new home is in just the right place. Simply click on the link to read the report right away. Please do not hesitate to give us a call at 480-595-6412. We would be glad to help.
Everyone's Moving to Scottsdale Arizona!
Everyone - Even people from far flung places in the world are relocating to Scottsdale, Arizona. The city with a great life style, good living and lots of sun. It is the unmatched beauty, the all around great southwestern hospitality, a flourishing economy added with a stunning Sonoran landscape as a backdrop that makes the Scottsdale real estate market most favorable.
Moving isn't easy. That's a given. But finding a professional REALTOR® who knows his/her real estate market can make the relocation an easier task. REALTORS® nowadays can do more than just show and sell homes.
Are you in the market to buy a home? Get a professional REALTOR® and make your home search and relocation endeavor a less daunting adventure. Find and work with a skill professional REALTOR® you are comfortable with and let them help you. They will show you listings and give you lots of options to choose from. They can help you find the community that fits your lifestyle and criteria.
With the Luxury Valley Homes Team, our REALTORS® have a good background and well-rounded experience with the Scottsdale real estate market. Our team can provide you with answers to all your real estate questions. Let the Luxury Valley Homes team help you with your relocation quest. You can also benefit by taking advantage of the Relocation Guide they provide you for information on the area.
Don't miss out on the all American life style of Scottsdale, Arizona. Individuals of all background can and will find a place to call home in Scottsdale – an affluent yet very affordable community in the Southwest.
Visit our website at www.ScottsdaleRealEstateArizona.com and check out our Relocation Guide for more information.
Call or email our team us with any questions.
Seal Team War Dog in Action
When U.S. President Barack Obama went to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, last week for a highly publicized, but very private meeting with the commando team
that killed Osama bin Laden, only one of the 81 members of the super-secret
SEAL DevGru unit was identified by name: Cairo, the war dog.
Cairo, like most canine members of the elite U.S. Navy SEALs, is a Belgian
Malinois. The Malinois breed is similar to German shepherds but smaller and
more compact, with an adult male weighing in the 30-kilo (66 lbs) range.
German shepherds are still used as war dogs by the American military but
the lighter, stubbier Malinois is considered better for the tandem
parachute jumping and rappelling operations often undertaken by SEAL teams.
Labrador retrievers are also favoured by various military organizations around the world
Like their human counterparts, the dog SEALs are highly trained, highly
skilled, highly motivated special ops experts, able to perform
extraordinary military missions by SEa, Air and Land (thus the acronym).
The dogs carry out a wide range of specialized duties for the military
teams to which they are attached: With a sense of smell 40 times greater
than a human’s, the dogs are trained to detect and identify both explosive
material and hostile or hiding humans. The dogs are twice as fast as a fit human, so anyone trying to escape is not likely to outrun Cairo or his buddies.
The dogs, equipped with video cameras, also enter certain danger zones
first, allowing their handlers to see what’s ahead before humans follow.
As I mentioned before, SEAL dogs are even trained parachutists, jumping
either in tandem with their handlers or solo, if the jump is into water.
Last year canine parachute instructor Mike Forsythe and his dog Cara set
the world record for highest man-dog parachute deployment, jumping from
more than 30,100 feet up — the altitude transoceanic passenger jets fly at.
Both Forsythe and Cara were wearing oxygen masks and skin protectors for
the jump. Here’s a photo from that jump, taken by Andy Anderson for K9 Storm Inc. (more about those folks shortly).
As well, the dogs are faithful, fearless and ferocious — incredibly frightening and efficient attackers. I have seen it reported repeatedly that the teeth of SEAL war dogs are replaced with titanium implants that are stronger, sharper and scare-your-pants-off intimidating, but a U.S. Military spokesman has
denied that charge, so I really don’t know (never having seen a canine SEAL
face-to-face). I do know that I’ve never seen a photo of a war dog with
anything even vaguely resembling a set of shiny metal chompers.
When the SEAL DevGru team (usually known by its old designation, Team 6)
hit bin Laden’s Pakistan compound on May 2, Cairo ’s feet would have been
four of the first on the ground. And like the human SEALs, Cairo was wearing super-strong, flexible body Armour and outfitted with high-tech equipment that included “doggles” — specially designed and fitted dog googles with night-vision and infrared capability that would even allow Cairo to see human heat forms through concrete walls.
Now where on earth would anyone get that kind of incredibly niche hi-tech
doggie gear? From Winnipeg , of all places. Jim and Glori Slater’s Manitoba hi-tech mom-and-pop business, K9 Storm Inc., has a deserved worldwide reputation for designing and manufacturing probably the best body Armour available for police and military dogs. Working dogs in 15 countries around the world are currently protected by their K9 Storm body Armour.
Jim Slater was a canine handler on the Winnipeg Police Force when he
crafted a Kevlar protective jacket for his own dog, Olaf, in the mid-1990s.
Soon Slater was making body Armour for other cop dogs, then the Canadian
military and soon the world. The standard K9 Storm vest also has a load-bearing harness system that makes it ideal for tandem rappelling and parachuting.
And then there are the special hi-tech add-ons that made the K9 Storm
especially appealing to the U.S. Navy SEALs, who bought four of K9 Storm
Inc.’s top-end Intruder “canine tactical assault suits” last year for
$86,000. You can be sure Cairo was wearing one of those four suits when he
jumped into bin Laden’s lair.
Here’s an explanation of all the K9 Storm Intruder special features
Just as the Navy SEALS and other elite special forces are the sharp point
of the American military machine, so too are their dogs at the top of a
canine military heirarchy.
In all, the U.S. military currently has about 2,800 active-duty dogs
deployed around the world, with roughly 600 now in Afghanistan and Iraq .
Here’s the link to a dandy photo essay about U.S. war dogs that just
appeared in the journal Foreign Policy. http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2011/05/04/war_dog Several of the photos included here are from Foreign Policy, as you will see. Other photos are from K9 Storm Inc.
As for the ethics of sending dogs to war, that’s pretty much a moot point,
don’t you think? If it’s ethical to send humans into combat, then why not
dogs?
Article by: Rebecca Frankel, deputy managing editor of ForeignPolicy.com
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Jeff and Jane Daley Video - About Us
GOING THE EXTRA MILE AND BEYOND - JEFF AND JANE DALEY
When most people are casually skiing the slopes, taking time to catch their breath between runs, you can find Jeff Daley racing down the black diamond slopes, his competitive wife, Jane not far behind. While most enjoy a leisurely hike with friends, you will find these two leading the pack, venturing down undiscovered wilderness trails. When most people go the to the beach to enjoy sunshine and relaxation, this dynamic duo would rather go scuba diving, eagerly taking in the hidden treasures beneath the sea. When most are hitting the showers after their early-morning work-outs, you will find this pair still going strong, pushing themselves to the limit. Meet Jeff and Jane Daley. A happy couple committed to going further than the standard in every aspect of their lives.
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Going the Distance
Perhaps it is this shared drive that brought the two together so many years ago. Whatever the case, Jeff and Jane's spirit of adventure and determination extends from their personal to their professional lives and remains a steady common ground. Not surprisingly, this approach played a role in their mutual success in the corporate world for nearly three decades. Together, Jeff and Jane worked for AT&T, relocating to various cities across the globe when opportunities for career advancement arose. While the fast-paced environment posed numerous challenges and called for radical adjustments, they thoroughly enjoyed the exposure to each new place, and established friendships that endure to this day. It was only natural for these driven professionals to go the distance in pursuit of their career dreams.
An Active Lifestyle
When they're not immersing themselves in their work, Jeff and Jane share a passion for the outdoors. Any activity that allows them to push themselves to the limit while simultaneously taking advantage of their beautiful surroundings are favorites. From scuba diving to swimming, mountain biking to boating, water skiing to fishing, it's definitely rare to find this energetic duo indoors.
Above and Beyond
It's Jeff and Jane's inherent determination to go further, to go above and beyond even their own expectations, that is invariably the driving force behind their success as one of the area's leading real estate teams. With a joint commitment to excellence,, this dynamic team helps clients walk away not merely satisfied with their real estate transaction, but positively ecstatic with the results.
Jeff and Jane's combined business savvy, negotiating and analytical skills have clients raving about the level of service they provide. But more, they are also committed to providing you with the knowledge necessary to make sound decisions throughout your investment. They go the extra mile to keep you informed, making sure you have constant updates during each stage of your home sale or purchase.
Whatever your real estate needs, put the power of teamwork behind you. Look to Jeff and Jane Daley and discover how they are Taking it Further to ensure your important move is a success. Call or email them today at 480-595-6412 or Email to: Jeff@RealEstateInScottsdaleAZ.com
Taking it Further
Jeff and Jane Daley are no strangers to pushing the envelope. When they take a skiing trip to the mountains, they are seeking out challenging runs, testing their skills and endurance. When they're spending the afternoon hiking with friends, you will undoubtedly find Jeff and Jane (and their dogs, Zeus and Venus of course) leading the pack, exploring undiscovered trails. It's clear, this dynamic couple truly gives new meaning to Taking It Further.
Fittingly, they apply this same approach, this desire to go above and beyond the standard, to their careers as one of the area's leading real estate teams. The same energy that drives their personal pursuits, drives their professional endeavors. With the power of two behind you in your move, your have twice the knowledge, experience and expertise working for you. Not to mention the fact that both Jeff and Jane have valuable experience working in the corporate world for nearly three decades. By giving you the one-on-one personal attention you need and deserve, it's really no surprise most of this unique team's business comes from the referrals of satisfied clients. Call Jeff and Jane today!
Education: Jeff Daley, MBA - Jane Daley, BA
Our VIP relocation services covers the entire Valley of the Sun in Maricopa County. We have found houses that our clients were happy to call home as far west as Sun City Grand to as far East as Queen Creek. Most of our clients today are referrals but we still get a good 15% of our business from the internet.
The National Association of Realtors lastest study shows that almost 80% of people start their real estate search on the internet. This is why we use our skills associated with technology and the internet when marketing homes for our clients. While we serve the entire Valley we specialize in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Cave Creek, and Carefree Arizona.
The most popular areas that relocation people are looking at are gated communities, golf & tennis communities, luxury real estate, and planned communities. You'll find information on all of these communities on our web site and we offer a relocation information package that offers city, community, maps, economic, and photos. In addition there are maps for eazy orientation. Moving to the Valley? Ask us for our relocation information packet.
MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILATIONS
National Association of Realtors
Arizona Association of Realtors
Scottsdale Association of Realtors
Phoenix Association of Realtors
Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
Carefree Chamber of Commerce
Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service
International Internet Marketing Association
Winfield Home Owners Association
Professional Ski Instructors of America
National Organization of Women
Licensed Realtor, State of Arizona
Licensed Realtor, State of Texas
The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR® - designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation)
Certified Luxury Homes Marketing Specialist (CLHMS)
e-PRO Certified
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Since 2001 we have consistently been awarded the Gold Award that is reserved for the top 1% of the agents in the Valley. Our highest award comes to us from our clients ackolades and the personal friendships that we have developed. Without reservation we can say that our biggest thanks comes from our clients that refer business to us. We respect those referrals and truly give them the VIP treatment they deserve.
Client Testimonials
We are writing to express our appreciation of the Daley team n connection with our relocation to Arizona.
We contacted Daley via their web site several months before our visit to Arizona to purchase a new home. Over the months, we received much interesting and helpful information, including home-pricing info. When we visited Arizona, Rob immediately took us to look at homes, even though our areas of interest were a long distance from Scottsdale. When Rob had to stay home to take care of his sick child, Cindy spent two days helping us, even though she was not too familiar with this phase of real estate services. She accommodated us to the extent of showing us some homes two or three times. Rob then worked with us to write the contract and arrange for the home inspection. He followed up to make sure that the repairs were completed and that the escrow matters were properly executed. All in all, we were very pleased with the Daley services and would not hesitate to recommend them to potential customers. Sincerely,
The Daley team has proved over and over again that you have a keen eye for real estate and have a patient ear to listen to their client's needs. We met in the Fall of 2003 when I went to Phoenix for a conference. We saw many properties in Scottsdale in one afternoon but I was not ready to pull the trigger. you kept in touch with me after I returned to New York.
It was a whole year later when I saw one of his emails that described an accidental under pricing of a condo unit that I decided to buy, site unseen, only based on my faith in your judgment. The condo turned out to be a gem. Since then, we have worked together in purchasing several other pieces of properties throughout the valley. I know I can count on the Daley team to get the work done.
Liz from New York City
January 2, 2005
I would like to commend Rob Cohen for his expertise and advice during our search for a home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Once we determined our requirements as to the location and type of property we were looking for, Rob provided us with an impressive selection of listings to review. Because we live out of state, his Knowledge of the market was invaluable to us when it came time to make a final decision.
Rob's support didn't stop at the closing. He continued to assist us with details after the deal was finalized, going above and beyond to make the entire process as painless as possible for us.
We are thrilled with our purchase and would recommend Rob to anyone looking for property in the Scottsdale area.
Tena and Jim V. - Chicago, IL
Permitanos El Partido
You are cordially invited, as our guest,
to join us for
"A Taste of Mexico"
Where: Macayo's - Scottsdale, Arizona
When: Saturday, May 21, 2005
It is a rare opportunity to work with someone who is both knowledgeable in their craft and a professional in the way they conduct their business. You and your team "met and exceeded" our expectations in both categories. In a field that has many who simply want to get the listing agreement and let MLS do their work, it was both refreshing and enjoyable to work with someone who actually practiced their craft and at a very, very high level.
The effort put into the research phase which underpinned the market analysis and selling strategy was not only "on target" but it was 21st century oriented. The use of the Internet, virtual tour technology, web sites for communication and status, etceteras was a far different and more successful approach than the "open house" mindset we had previously experienced without success. As testimony to the effectiveness of the research, the listing price and the selling price for our home were within approximately 1 percent of each other.
Finally, your professional handling of the demands of the buyer during the closing process also allowed us to preserve our "peace of mind" and insure that the deal reached a satisfactory conclusion for all parties in the agreed to timeframe.
Should we ever have need of a true Real Estate professional again, we would without hesitation be seeking your professional services and assistance!
Irene and David Mieszcanski
Graham Beale
President
Madison Resources Corp.
Scottsdale, Arizona
When Bill and I decided to put our home up for sale in CA and find a
home in AZ, one of our biggest concerns was finding someone who would really understand what we wanted and to be able to accommodate us while still living in CA. It seemed like a tough job but you definitely went above and beyond what we expected in helping us find our new home. We found that you understood what we were looking for and also provided us with everything we asked for including information on the area, community, and lifestyle of the southwest.
In addition to your constant research, which I know that we gave you
quite a list, you also treated us with friendliness and respect. You spent
many hours a day taking us around to look at houses even though you had
commitments of your own.
Your genuine concern for us and advice made us feel very comfortable
and we felt we had less to be concerned with as far as our finding a home. We will not forget either when you came prepared with toys for Tristan so he wouldn't get so bored while we combed the area looking at houses. We thank you for all your hard work and your friendship. We will definitely send our friends your way and we are very grateful to you.
Bill & Debra Gray
Just a quick note to say how happy I am with my new home. My daughter and I have been settling in for about a month now and it's everything we want and need. Thank you for all your hard work in selling my condo and in the purchase of the new house. It was a pleasure working with you!
--Karen Swaim
Verna and I appreciated all the skill and effort that went into the recent sale of our Villa at Winfield. In particular we can point to four characteristics that were important to us in electing the "Jeff and Jane" team. These characteristics also proved to be key in the sale and close of our Villa. They included:
You did a great job for us and we would have no reservation in recommending you to others or using the "Jeff and Jane" team in future real estate transactions.
Sincerely,
Larry & Verna Wangler
You proved not only to be top professionals, but hopefully lifelong friends. You understood the changing marketplace . . . proved to be true marketeers of product in Winfield. . . and put forth effort and vitality in showing our home to its best. You expended long hours in open houses, private showings and evaluating potential buyers. Also you helped us price the property right.
Ron & Shirley McGinnis
Our 2004 Client & Referral Friends of the Daley Team appreciation party with the theme of
"A Little Touch of Germany"
What: "Urban Cowboys Dinner"
Where: The Bunk House
. 7717 East Soaring Eagle Way
Scottsdale, Arizona 85262
When: Saturday, May 08, 2004
For photo's of this event and our clients and referral friends having a good time, Click Here All our current and new clients as well as our referral friends will be invited to our Appreciation Party in May of 2005.
Our 2003 Client & Referral Friends of the Daley Team appreciation party with the theme of
"A Little Touch of Germany"
Where: Chateau @ Jeff & Jane's
33668 N. 78 Place
Scottsdale, Arizona 85262
When: Saturday, April 19, 2003
Time: 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm
For photo's of this event and our clients and referral friends having a good time, Click Here All our current and new clients as well as our referral friends will be invited to our Appreciation Party in May of 2004.
More than 60 people responded to our RSVP and were treated to Hawaii BBQ, Hawaiian music and Hula dancers from Hawaiian Expressions. Our guest were greeted with flower lei's as they entered our grass hut and the signature drinks for the evening, consisting of Blue Hawaiian's and Mai Tai's.
Everyone said they had a good time the food was great and it was a lot of fun.
For photo's of this event and our clients and referral friends having a good time, Click Here All our current and new clients as well as our referral friends will be invited to our Appreciation Party in April of 2003. One lucky couple will be treated to a one week stay in Hawaii.
Re: Alena Sygal and Keller Williams Real Estate
My wife and I just got married in October of this year and are looking to start a family within a year or so. We were residing in Southern California and realized after pricing houses down there we couldn't afford what we wanted where we wanted. After some searching we came up with Arizona for a place to relocate to, but didn't know anyone in the state for advice. We went online and emailed 5 real-estate agents from various companies. Your team was the only one who took our requests seriously. From the first time that Alena responded to our email, she has been professional and informative. We are young first-time homebuyers but never felt treated as such. We gave her our parameters for a home and she emailed us 17 listings for homes that, matched all the way from Surprise to Scottsdale. She was up until midnight emailing them to us making sure we got as many choices as possible. We picked out nine houses that we wanted to walk through and emailed her the choices. We gave her a day that we would come out and she scheduled all nine walkthroughs for that same day, in half-hour increments. She was knowledgeable of all the areas and how to get to all the homes. We eventually fell in love with the 8th house and put an offer in that same night. Your help with the contract negotiations saved us money that we used for window treatments. Needless to say, we are in our new home and we have Alena and you to thank for that. I will recommend your team to anyone I know that is in the need to sell or buy a house. Alena was always very caring, professional and knowledgeable. Thank you very much,
Brian and Lindsay Thorp
Surprise, AZ.
Dear Jeff:
We wanted to thank you and your team for all of the work that you did for us. The professionalism and negotiation skills of your team was gratifying. We took the money that you saved us during the negotiation process and were able to get some of the things that we wanted for the house. It's always wonderful to work with real pro's.
George & Melinda Jennings
Scottsdale, Arizona
Hi Alena:
Thanks to your efforts, I am a home owner today! You took the time to make sure I would be happy. We searched for homes even on the weekends.
Your professionalism went above the ordinary. You helped me to understand and feel at ease about purchasing a place of my own through your knowledge of real estate. You truly cared and looked out for my best interests.
Brad Walker
Teacher
Paradise Valley
Dear Jeff:
My family is finally here and we're starting to settle down. I want to say how we appreciated the great help that your team has provided. As a total stranger in town, I was so glad that I finally landed on a home that we liked. This would not have happened without your help. I truly appreciate the weekend days, the late evenings that your team has devoted for helping me find the right home. Now everyone in my family is enjoying the new home and the new neighborhood.
I have also received your gift. It is really lovely. I have used it already.
Regards,
David H.B. Fan
Finance Manager
Nortel Networks
You and your team did a tremendous job in finding us our home. Tonya had the patience of a saint and was a joy to work with. We liked the concept of finding a 10 home. We believed that we would have chosen the other home that we liked and rated an 8, if you had not advised us to give it a few more days to see if we couldn't find that perfect 10. In not for that we probably would not be living in this home that we love today. Jeff, your negotiations skills are truly commendable. You saved us several thousand dollars on this transaction at the sacrifice of some of your commission dollars. I have heard a lot of people talk about ethics, relationships, and putting their clients interest above their own but few that practice their rhetoric. It's always a pleasure to find and be able to work with real professionals. If you ever want to come back into the corporate world, give me a call.
We have moved 8 times and our experience with your team was head and shoulders above the rest. You truly have set the standards for all the other real estate agents. Without hesitation, I will refer you to our business associates, friends and relatives. We would like to have your team over to our home for dinner in celebration. Let Sandy know when you can all make it.
Sincerely,
Jerry Paulson
CEO
Sun Systems Inc.
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