Local Resources
This directory of helpful links will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
| Historic Home Renovation and Remodeling | |
| A-Ball Plumbing Supply - A-Ball Plumbing Supply of Portland, Oregon is a specialist in vintage plumbing restoration. | |
| Antique Hardware and Home Store - Reproduction hardware and fixtures | |
| Arizona State Historic Preservation Office - The State Historic Preservation Office administers the program that provides reduced property taxes for qualifed homes in the historic districts. | |
| City of Phoenix Historic Preservation Office - The City of Phoenix Historic Preservation Office provides input and approval for major remodeling projects affecting historic homes. It also administers the Exterior Rehab Program which provides matching funds (up to $10,000) for approved exterior improvements. | |
| Concrete Floors - Concrete floor staining and coatings - concrete floors are extremely popular | |
| Dynamark Security and Sound - Security systems, alarm monitoring, home theaters, audio systems and central vacuums by a locally owned company that has been in business since 1986. | |
| Legacy Custom Building - Legacy is an award-winning custom builder and remodeling company. | |
| National Register Plaques - Order a plaque for your home if it is on the National Register of Historic Places from Erie Landmark Company of Virginia. | |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation - The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a national clearing house for preservation issues and information. | |
| Old House Journal Online - | |
| Old House Restoration - A website created by a couple in Colorado who are renovating an 1880's home; full of useful information and entertaining commentary. | |
| Quality Floor Care - Valley-wide service to clean, repair, or dye carpeting, and clean uphostery, tile/grout and stone. | |
| Rejuvenation - Reproduction hardware and fixtures | |
| Renovators Supply - Reproduction hardware and fixtures | |
| Salazar Associates Architects - Luis Salazar, a long-time resident of Willo, has extensive experience in remodeling in the historic districts, as well as new builds and contemporary design. | |
| Santa Fe Wrecking Company - A 50,000 square foot salvage yard for vintage plumbing, doors, hardware, lighting and appliances. | |
| Sierra Hardwood Floors - Installation and repair of hardwood floors by an expert in the field | |
| Southwest Gardener - Southwest Gardener is a Phoenix retail shop specializing in useful gardening tools, creative garden art and garden-inspired home decor. It is located in the heart of the historic districts. | |
| This Old House Online - Link to the popular t.v. show on PBS | |
| Historic Districts - Phoenix | |
| Historic Districts in Phoenix - A link to a current summary of all the historic districts in Phoenix, and links to maps as well. | |
| Willo Historic District - Willo is located between Thomas and McDowell Roads, Central and 7th Avenues. | |
| F.Q. Story Historic District - F.Q. Story Historic District is located south of McDowell Rd and west of 7th Avenue. | |
| Mid-Century Modern Homes - Site dedicated to classic mid-century design, art and architecture in Phoenix. | |
| Medlock Place Historic District - This neighborhood north of Camelback Rd. was designated historic in 2003. | |
| Fairview Place Historic District - Fairview Place is located between McDowell Rd. and Encanto Blvd., and 15th Ave. and the State Fairgrounds. | |
| Woodlea-Melrose Historic Neighborhood - The Woodlea Historic District and Melrose Neighborhood are located between 7th and 15th Avenues, and Indian School Rd and the canal. | |
| Rosson House Museum - The Rosson House is the cornerstone of a Phoenix city block dating from the late 1800s and are the only group of residential structures from the original townsite. | |
| Real Estate and General Information | |
| Staging Your Home To Sell - It's the rare buyer who will overlook clutter and peeling paint. Stage your home to maximize your return. | |
| Home Inspections - Link to the American Society of Home Inspectors. Contact information for local inspectors, too. | |
| Superfund Sites - Use this link to check if a property is located in an area designated by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality as requiring cleanup (maps). | |
| Arizona Sex Offenders - Search for sex offenders by area. | |
| Light Rail - Up to the minute information about the new light rail project. Much of the line will run through N. Central Phoenix and the Historic Districts. | |
| Arizona Association of Realtors - This is a helpful site. You can view or print the Buyer Advisory, an important checklist of items to consider when purchasing a home. Also, you can view samples of the Arizona purchase contract and other documents used in the sale. | |
| Roof Rats - Roof rats - Website created to disseminate information about a problem that started in Arcadia, though they have been spotted throughout much larger areas of the Valley. | |
| City of Phoenix - Website for the "Best Run City in the U.S." A wealth of information and contact numbers for city departments. | |
| Maricopa County - Interested in a home in Phoenix? Go to "residential parcels" on this site and print out information about previous sales, maps of the lot and/or subdivision and much more. | |
| Arizona Department of Real Estate - Link to the Commissioner's office and lots of useful information. | |
| Old Republic Title Agency - Quality service has made Old Republic my title company for over 10 years. | |
| City of Phoenix - Crime Statistics - Click on the CRIME STATS icon in the top right corner. The database contains information on a variety of crime, traffic collisions, calls for service and other incidents. It can be searched by council district, police precinct or 1/4 square mile grids. | |
| Old Republic Home Protection - The best available home warranty program in the country. | |
| Arizona Registrar of Contractors - Obtain information about licensed contractors, including license status and complaint history. | |
| Arizona Exterminating - Everything you've wanted to know about common Arizona pests and their elimination. | |
| Arizona Department of Transportation - Timely information about freeway construction, drivers licenses, vehicle registration, personalized plates and more. | |
| Realty Executives International - Our company website. Realty Executives has over 13,000 agents worldwide. | |
| Government Recalls - A "one stop shop" for U.S. Government recalls for consumer products, motor vehicles, boats, food and more. | |
| Josephs Appraisal Group - The #1 Rated Appraisal firm in Arizona by the Arizona Business Journal, and our appraisers of choice. | |
| The Business Journal of Phoenix - The Valley's leading business publication contains timely news relating to real estate, employment, technology, business leads and much more. | |
| Mortgage | |
| Chad Gosar - Chad brings two decades of mortgage experience to your loan. 602-738-5114 | |
| Dan Baugh - First Horizon Home Loans - Dan is an award-winning loan officer known for his top notch service. | |
| Jeff Wilde - Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. - Jeff is an award-winning loan officer and branch manager. | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Orion Mortgage - Joe Ashton and Brian Yampolsky team up to provided a top-notch level of service to their clients. | |
| Area Information | |
| Altered Tails - This organization is dedicated to low-cost spay and neutering for cats and dogs - an important step to prevent needless destruction of animals | |
| Arizona Highways Magazine - Great features, hikes, history and photography that has lured visitors from around the world to Arizona. | |
| Arizona Theatre Company - Information about current and future productions, venues and tickets | |
| AZCentral.com - Website of the Arizona Republic newspaper and Channel 12 (NBC affiliate). The best site available for local news and information. | |
| Cheuvront Wine Bar - Award winning restaurant and wine bar ideally located just south of the Deck Park on Central Ave. | |
| Cibo Restaurant - Wow! I love this place. A wide selection of Italian cuisine, prepared fresh from locally grown and imported ingredients. | |
| Clarendon Hotel - Award-winning mid-town hotel located close to downtown, N. Central and all the historic districts. | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Copper Square - Downtown Phoenix - Your guide to downtown living, entertainment and employment. | |
| Frances Vintage - Just opened in May, 2006, Frances Boutique in Central Phoenix. Vintage clothing, one-of-a-kind gifts, baby/kids, jewelry, home and art. | |
| Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce - The Chamber matches employers with job seekers among many other services. | |
| Local First Arizona - Organization of locally-owned independent businesses that are the backbone of the Arizona economy. | |
| North Central News - Website for the "voice of the North Central Phoenix community." The North Central News is a monthly publication distributed to over 20,000 homes in the area. | |
| Phoenix Art Museum - The Phoenix Art Museum regularly attracts shows of international importance in addition to it own stellar permanent collections. | |
| Phoenix Theatre - Catch them in the act! Located at Central and McDowell. | |
| Red Hot Robot - Exciting new toy gallery and culture shop in the Medlock Historic District near Central and Camelback. | |
| Smelly Dog - This is where we take our dog for self-serve dog wash (full service grooming available), and they also have doggy daycare. Friendly people and great Central Phoenix location. | |
| Stinkweeds - Located at 12 W. Camelback, Stinkweeds offers music from independent labels (CD's and vinyl), imports, magazines and t-shirts. | |
| The Heard Museum - Nestled in the historic districts of Phoenix, the Heard Museum is an internationally acclaimed home of Native American treasures and history. | |
| The Phoenix Symphony - The 2006-2007 season runs from September to May. Hermann Michael - Music Director. | |
| The Phoenix Zoo - Polar bears in Phoenix? Hey, we're not all lizards and scorpions. | |
| Schools | |
| Brophy Prep High School - Catholic college prep high school for young men grades 9-12. The school is operated by the Jesuit order and is located in Central Phoenix. | |
| Madison School District - Home page for the Madison School District (K-8), serving the North Central Corridor. | |
| School Information - free school profiles | |
| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Xavier College Prep High School - Website for award winning Catholic prep school for young women grades 9-12. Top notch academics, activities and athletics. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Phoenix Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| APS (Arizona Public Service) - The electric utility provider for most of the Valley. | |
| Chicago Real Estate - Arminius Simmons used to work with us in Phoenix, so we know him to be a hard-working agent who will provide a high level of service. | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Sites - find area info sites across the world! | |
| Palm Springs Real Estate - Your source for real estate in Palm Springs, California | |
| Seattle Washington Real Estate - Set-up your own online real estate search throughout the Seattle Metro area and receive daily updates on the newest listings. Serving Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Mercer Island and Medina, Washington. | |
| Spokane, Washington Real Estate - Search all Spokane, WA real estate including luxury homes, condos and land for sale in Liberty Lake, Spokane Valley & other surrounding Spokane County areas. Free Exclusive Buyer representation, Free Spokane MLS search, Free Real Estate News newsletter, buyer and seller reports, and more | |
| State Farm Insurance - Clark Sanchez - North Central agent for State Farm Insurance, and Realtor Affiate of the Year. | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Sports | |
| Arizona Cardinals - NFL - The Cardinals began playing in 2006 in their new stadium, which is also home to the Fiesta Bowl. | |
| Arizona Diamonbacks - MLB - In 10 short years, the Snakes have had unprecedented success for an expansion franchise, including the 2001 World Series title. | |
| Arizona Golf Association - Membership in the Arizona Golf Association is a bargain. The AGA publishes an annual course directory in its magazine that is worth the dues alone. They administer the Arizona Handicap Network, which allows golfers to post scores and look up handicaps online. | |
| Arizona Road Racers - "Arizona's Premier Running Club", the ARR sponsors and manages road races, publishes race results in their newspaper (The Roadracer) and supports the running community in many ways. Membership is a must for runners of all abilities and ages. | |
| Arizona State Sun Devils - NCAA - The Sun Devils are members of the Pac 10 Conference. | |
| Arizona Wildcats - NCAA - Coach Lute Olsen leads one of the most successful basketball programs in the country. The womens' softball team is the top program in the country. | |
| Cactus League Baseball - Your guide to Major League Baseball Spring Training in the Valley. | |
| Dave Brockman-Pitching - When we were looking for a pitching coach for our son, my wife and I did a lot of asking around. Dave came highly recommended, and we can't say enough about his ability both as a coach, and as positive influence. | |
| FBR (Phoenix) Open - PGA Golf - Everything you want to know about the FBR (formerly Phoenix) Open Tournament at the TPC of Scottsdale. | |
| Maricopa County Sports Commission - Up to date sports event information at the Commission's web site. Click on "AZ Sports Calendar" for a daily listing of area events. | |
| Ohio State Buckeyes - NCAA - The Buckeyes and their thousands of fans always flock to AZ when OSU plays in the Fiesta Bowl or BCS Championship Game. | |
| Phoenix Coyotes - NHL - The Coyotes play in Glendale Arena in the Northwest Valley. Coach Wayne Gretzky and Captain Shane Doan lead the Desert Dogs. | |
| Phoenix RoadRunners - The RoadRunners play an exciting brand of minor league hockey at U.S. Airways Arena in downtown Phoenix. | |
| Phoenix Suns - NBA - The Suns play at U.S. Airways Arena in downtown Phoenix. | |
| Santa Monica Track Club - Established in 1972, few organizations in Track and Field can boast the accomplishments of the SMTC under the direction of Coach Joe Douglas | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Tax Information | |
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| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| The Wild West! | |
| Billy the Kid - While Billy's exploits in New Mexico are more widely known, he recorded his first victim (Frank "Windy" Cahill) at Fort Grant, Arizona. | |
| Bisbee, Arizona - Everyone loves Bisbee. Established in 1880, it is filled with charming buildings (Mark Twain stayed at the Copper Queen),art galleries, shops and a great mine tour. | |
| City of Tombstone - Official website of "The Town Too Tough to Die." | |
| Ghost Towns - Photos and descriptions of ghost towns organized by state. Directions, too. | |
| Grand Canyon Railway - Daily train trips, accomodations and fun. Williams, AZ to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. | |
| Marshall Trimble - Website for Arizona's Official State Historian. | |
| Sierra Vista, Arizona - Website for Sierra Vista, Arizona; home of historic Fort Huachuca, and close to Kartchner Caverns State Park and many other attractions in Southeast Arizona. | |
| The Slaughter Ranch - The former home of lawman John Slaughter near Douglas, Arizona on the Mexican border. | |
| Tombstone Old West Books - Western history book store located in Tombstone, AZ. The site is still under construction and will offer an ever expanding list of titles. | |
| Verde Canyon Railroad - Fabulous 4 hour scenic train ride through the red rocks west of Sedona and below the historic mining town of Jerome. | |
| Wyatt Earp Website by Dan Rice - There are many sites about Wyatt Earp. This is one of the best and has lots of great photos. | |
| Miscellaneous Sites | |
| Raising Arizona Kids Magazine - Link to the popular magazine that's full of information for parents about schools, recreation and all topics related to kids. | |
