The new tax law brings some major changes to the federal tax code that may affect your 2018 returns. Get the details here in our pdf. Things like new deduction rules, and several deductions that are going away may change the way you deduct.
Valentines Day 2019
This year, there are quite a few lovely deals going on for Valentines Day dinners throughout the Valley. Whether you stay local and opt for dinner at Flemings, or treat your self to the courses offered at Cafe Zuzu, your tastebuds are sure to thank you. Many of the deals are throughout the month or extended to the end of the month and some are right here in our zip code.
Check out these other local specials:
Reserve dinner at Flemings and a receive special jewelry gift
Visit Cafe Zuzu with special Showstopper Milkshake and three course meal
Experience a special menu at Veneto Trattoria Italiana
Order Valentines cake dessert to go from Baskin Robbins
Gather at Bucca di Peppo in South Scottsdale
Munch on a heart shaped pizza over at California Pizza Kitchen
Don’t forget about breakfast and grab some Valentine Dunkin Donuts or Krispy Kreme
Ten Fun Facts About Scottsdale
Fact 1:
The Sonoran Desert, part of which lies here is North America’s hottest desert and is 120,000 square miles in size. England could fit two times over in that space.
Fact 2:
The Hollywood blockbusters Raising Arizona, Wayne’s World and Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure were filmed here.
Fact 3:
It is very often listed as one of America’s best places to live in.
Fact 4:
Scottsdale has been continually ranking in America’s top ten markets for the sale of luxury homes and is only one of two communities outside the state of California to make it to the list.
Fact 5:
It has in excess of 60 miles of trails. The McDowell Sonoran Preserve that lies on the northern edge of the city is America’s biggest wilderness preserve.
Fact 6:
Scottsdale has an arid desert climate, sees 314 sunny days annually and receives only 7.66 inches of rain every year.
Fact 7:
Chili was declared to be the official food of the city by the mayor in 1994.
Fact 8:
Frank Lloyd Wright, the famous architect made the city his winter home and a large number of buildings in the city have been designed by him.
Fact 9:
All the fire engines in the city are chartreuse in color which is a total contrast to the standard red ones that are seen through the rest of the United States.
Fact 10:
The city’s slogan is- “The West’s most western Town” and true to its name, it hosts the extremely popular annual month-long rodeo. The Parada del Sol Parade is the event that kicks off this event is the world’s largest horse-drawn parade.
Should you buy or sell in 2019?
Whether you’re thinking of buying, selling or just curious about your home’s value, you may be wondering: What’s in store for the housing market in 2019?
Experts forecast their predictions based on past and current trends in the market. The information we’re sending this month outlines what to expect this year. Will the healthy national housing market continue or will an increase in interest rates throw a wrench in the works? Will houses continue to fly off the market? How will the new tax code impact housing? Our free download addresses these questions and more here.
Regardless of the state of the market, the best time to buy or sell a home is when you’re ready to do so. If you’re considering it, give us a call! Even if you’re not in the market now, give us a call and we can do a free comparative market analysis to find out how much your home is worth.
Achieve Your Financial Goals in 2019
Don’t give up on financial goals or your dreams. We are sharing this article this week. To summarize what you will find in the article—your financial goals should be goals you are sure to achieve. Meaning SMART goals! Who remembers this from school? Specific & Written, Measurable in Progress & Completion, Attainable, Realistic in Time & Skill and Time-bound.
When creating financial goals, it helps to have professional advice, if you are looking for a reputable financial pro, give us a call for a referral. You can do this and 2019 is the perfect time to make those goals become your reality!