I spent several hours over the last week checking out home prices in McCormick Ranch now that we have data for all of 2011. I sliced and diced the data a lot of ways and I think the most interesting thing to remember is that the median price for “normal” (not bank-owned, not short sales) [...]

4 Bedrooms + 2.5 Baths + Heated Diving Pool + 2-Car Garage + Small Workshop First home on the park to be listed in the MLS since 2009! People love these homes on this neighborhood park so they don’t come up for sale very often. All new kitchen in 2006 including new cabinets, Silestone quartz [...]

Here is a better photo of that path. It’s shot from the same place but looking the other direction down the path. The first photo was taken by me with a phone camera. The one below by a professional photographer. Click on the photo to see a larger version.

Scottsdale Brush and Bulk Collection Schedule Map Please have your items out for collection no later than 5:00 AM on the Monday your area is scheduled for service. Residents cannot place brush or bulk items out for collection more than nine days prior to the Monday of their scheduled week of collection. Scottsdale Brush and [...]

I’m looking for a good dentist you would recommend that is located in the general McCormick Ranch area. My current dentist is fine but I’m starting to feel like a mark, like she’s doing things that don’t really need to be done. Please email your recommended dentist to me at john@johnwake.com. Thank You! ADDED: I [...]

Scottsdale Brush and Bulk Collection Schedule Map Please have your items out for collection no later than 5:00 AM on the Monday your area is scheduled for service. Residents cannot place brush or bulk items out for collection more than nine days prior to the Monday of their scheduled week of collection. Scottsdale Brush and [...]

Liz and I decided to try out The Spotted Donkey Cantina in McCormick Ranch on the recommendation of Alexandra Duemer of McCormick Ranch Lifestyle magazine. I like the ambiance a lot.  Some contempoary lines but friendly look.  We’re on the patio and it nice, not too crowded and the music isn’t too loud.  We can [...]

Checking the video on my new pocket camera. It looks pretty darn good!

The family behind McCormick Ranch Lifestyle magazine. (And 2 friendly maidens)

Quelles yeux!

With Alexandra Duemer of McCormick Ranch Lifestyle Magazine. One of the bands. It seemed like there were two or more bands playing most of the time.

First time I’ve been here.  Its busy.  8:00+ Saturday.  Took several minutes to get a table even though we had a reservation for the patio at 8:15. I’m looking forward to trying their saag (spinach) with lamb. Weather is great. Our table on the patio overlooks the parking area which isn’t great. This location in [...]

With my son and a $20 Groupon coupon. Their Nutty German Baked Pancake is one of favorite breakfasts.  Pricey but a nice sometime treat. Waitress says they sold 1,500 coupons  on Groupon (pay $10 for a $20 coupon).  I asked and she said that when they did a coupon on Living Social about 10-15 percent [...]

I just found out that you can watch Xavier @ Chaparral live on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. at AIA365.com. That’s pretty amazing!

Scottsdale Brush and Bulk Collection Schedule Map Please have your items out for collection no later than 5:00 AM on the Monday your area is scheduled for service. Residents cannot place brush or bulk items out for collection more than nine days prior to the Monday of their scheduled week of collection. Scottsdale Brush and [...]

McCormick Ranch is known for being green and Camelback Walk is a great example of that. Paths throughout McCormick Ranch are delightful to walk and ride. They’re one of the best parts of living in McCormick Ranch. (Click photo too enlarge it.) Posted from Scottsdale, Arizona, United States.

This tot lot in Comanche Park is really unique the way it is “protected” by all the tall pines. It’s more like a neighborhood playground from Back East. Click to enlarge. Posted from Scottsdale, Arizona, United States.

Below is an email I received from Alexandra Duemer, McCormick Ranch Lifestyle magazine. We need your HELP in getting this stopped!! If you cannot attend the meeting next Tuesday at 5pm in City Hall, then please send an email to the address below. Feel free to pass this on to any neighbors. I’ve also attached [...]

I think I can see the end of summer from here!

3 Bedrooms + Office + 2.5 Baths + Diving Pool + 2-Car Garage + Quarter Acre Least Expensive Listing in Subdivision! Gorgeous remodel in 2010 of kitchen, living room, family room and powder rooms and new landscaping in backyard. Total kitchen remodel — removed walls and moved doorway to open up kitchen. Go to DelCaverna.com [...]