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Deanna Bimer 602.380.2381
Theresa Barber 602.809.2896

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Archives for January 2017

Seamless Home Buying Experience

January 20, 2017 by Deanna Bimer

zillow logo5 stars doesn’t do Deanna justice! Her knowledge, enthusiasm and dedication to her clients are beyond compare. She follows through on every detail of your new purchase, from beginning to end. Deanna is always two steps ahead for knowing what you’re looking for and how to get it done. Our home was a  short sale and any worry or question we had during the process she was able to put at ease through her knowledge of the market, process, and next steps. Our home buying experience was seamless and I would do it all over again just to work with Deanna! (Who can say that about the process of home buying?)

Zillow 11/02/2016

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I Wish I Could Give Her a Million Stars

January 20, 2017 by Deanna Bimer

zillow logoI wish I could give her a million stars!! She is amazing!! She helped us by our home 10 years ago. During the big housing boom, she drove around to look for house for sale by owner, picked us up and ran us around the area to look at houses. In the 10 years we owned our home, we made several  changes, from adding walls, to taking off rooms, new floors and windows. When we were ready to sell, she came over and remembered what the house used to look like. Complementing us on all the changes. I was amazed she remembered. She has such a passion for the customers, I wish I could bring her to Texas to find me a house here!! When I move back to Phoenix, she will be my first call again!!

Zillow 10/06/2016

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Winter Hikes in Phoenix

January 8, 2017 by Deanna Bimer

Tom's Tumb hiking trailThe weather is fantastic for hiking! Unlike during the blazing hot summer months, one can hike a mountain during the middle of the day without carrying a dozen gallons of water. What a treat! There are several dozen hiking trails in Phoenix, of course, but there are a few that are more popular for good reasons.

First, Camelback Mountain is the quintessential Phoenix hike. Bobby’s Rock Trail is one of the easiest routes on this otherwise-challenging mountain, with an elevation change of 200 feet. This quarter-mile trail follows the Echo Canyon summit trail out of the parking lot, and is perfect for families and younger kids. For those who desire more of a challenge, and amazing views, the Echo Canyon Trail is a very difficult 1.23-mile hike to the summit, ascending 1,280 feet to 2,704 feet above sea level. The trail can be very crowded and parking is very limited on the weekends, but the payoff is worth it with vistas that demand to be photographed. The Cholla Trail is on the back side of Camelback Mountain (accessible via 64th Street) and, while challenging, is easier to navigate because it’s not as crowded as Echo Canyon. With gains of 1,300 feet over 1.42 miles, the first 1.1 miles are standard trail hiking with the last third of a mile a scramble over rocks in the “saddle” of the mountain.

Next, located in northeast Scottsdale, the McDowell Sonoran Preserve features many different trails for all skill levels. One popular option for beginner and intermediate hikers is the Gateway Loop Trail which is about 4.4 miles and offers breathtaking scenery. More advanced hikers can join the Windgate Pass Trail from the Gateway Loop, to link up to the Tom’s Thumb Trail, a challenging hike with a reward of a phenomenal viewpoint at Tom’s Thumb, a 114-foot granite spire. Children would enjoy the Bajada Trail, a short nature loop.

Nearby Pinnacle Peak Park features a 3.5-mile round-trip trail that is popular with everyone, from families to trail runners, thanks to its meticulously maintained wide trails and gorgeous vistas. Because the trail is an out-and-back hike (1.5 miles each way), be sure to take note of the mile markers along the way if you don’t intend to hike the entire trail. A little past the ½ mile mark is the Grandview rest stop which offers a gorgeous panoramic view of the Valley of the Sun, with McDowell Mountain in the distance. Go one mile further and you’ll reach Owls Rest, where you can see Camelback Mountain to the south. While there are no facilities or water fountains on the trail, much of the trail is shaded due to how it winds between the mountain.

Another wonderful location for a variety of hikes is the Thunderbird Conservation Park, west of Phoenix in Glendale. About 20 minutes from Scottsdale and North Phoenix, this beautiful park is not as well-known as other hiking spots, but it offers equally beautiful vistas with fewer crowds. With over 20 miles of trails (labelled H-1 to H-5), the longest hike in this park is the H-1 hike. An approximately 5-mile hike at the ridgeline (with a 400-foot elevation) with switchbacks to the summit, results in a beginning to intermediate level hike that can be completed in about 2 hours. All ages and fitness levels will find a hike to enjoy in this beautiful little park.

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17550 N. Perimeter Drive #160
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Theresa Barber, REALTOR®
Phone: 602.809.2896
[email protected]

Deanna Bimer, REALTOR®
Masters-MRED, GRI, ABR, LHMS, e-Pro
Phone: 602.380.2381
[email protected]

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