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Getting to Know Daniel Pacconi

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You all know Daniel Pacconi as the detail-oriented, steadfast realtor that goes above and beyond for his clients, but did you know that he’s also a published author?  Read below to learn more about that and a few other fun facts about Daniel!

 

Favorite Place in the World
My favorite place in the world has to be St. Thomas, USVI. I have gone there every year for the last 10 years and I cannot get enough of the white sand beaches, blue water, and rum punch!

 

Favorite Holiday Tradition
I don’t really have any holiday traditions, but I do enjoy taking time during the holidays to unwind and slow down and to hang with my family and my wife. Our lives are so hectic so it’s nice to take a couple days and enjoy the company of my loved ones.

 

Beverage of Choice
I have a couple beverages that I absolutely love. I am a big water drinker (kinda boring at times) but I also love my morning coffee or the spicy margarita at the Omni Hotel in Paradise Valley.

 

If I weren’t in my current position I would be…..
If I weren’t selling real estate, I would be involved in sports management or some sort of small business. I got my degree in Entrepreneurship, so growing/starting a business is a passion of mine. I also love sports – the business side of that fascinates me!

 

Can’t live without….
I can’t live without my dog and my wife! One of them keeps me sane and teaches me to find joy in the smallest moments, and the other is my complete rock who keeps the wheels on the wagon!

 

On Sunday mornings you can usually find me….
On Sundays you can usually find me at brunch at various restaurants around the valley, or walking my dog Lola along the canals!

 

Three words that describe me
driven, big thinker, entrepreneurial

 

A talent that most people don’t know
A fun fact I always like to tell people is that I am actually a published author! When I was in grade school, I had a poem of mine about basketball published in a poetry book!

 

When I’m not working, I like to….
I am happiest doing almost nothing when I am not working. I am a big fan of being a couch potato and unwinding after a hectic day!

 

First Job
My first job was a retail sales job when I was 19 I believe! I started selling teen clothing which led me to working at Lululemon where I sold yoga pants and sports bras for nearly 4 years! I know more about women’s workout clothes than my wife!

 

Favorite Travel Destination
I love traveling to the Virgin Islands (I go there every year), but hands down, my favorite travel destination is the Maldives. I travelled there for my honeymoon and it’s by far the most beautiful destination ever! I stayed in a little hut right over the water and it was pure heaven!

 

Want to know more about Daniel – or the current real estate market? Give him a call at 480-766-3961.

 

How To Build Wealth Through The Real Estate You Already Own

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As a homeowner, we’d be willing to bet you’ve seen your fair share of home valuation tools and they have been pretty much all the same. That’s what we thought until we recently came across a new asset management tool that not only provides home valuations, but also provides detailed wealth management tips and statistics that my clients have found invaluable.

 

Introducing Homebot
Homebot is a true home valuation and wealth management game changer. With this unique automated tool, you can take wealth management into your own hands by getting a greater understanding of how your largest asset – your home – can work to build your wealth.

 

How does Homebot work and how is it different?
HomeBot is a free innovative home valuation tool that delivers a monthly digest directly to you with personal financial data, as well as beneficial home wealth information. From personalized calculations to help you save money and pay off your loan earlier; to customized refinancing scenarios and real-time savings; to advanced market rental data and monthly cash flow calculations for potential vacation home rentals, there is much to offer. The options are endless, and the feedback we’ve received from our clients currently using Homebot has been outstanding.

While Homebot continuously works behind the scenes to create current data for you, it’s even more powerful when you use it to gain insights into interest rates, your estimated equity, and purchasing power. The customized market analysis you receive is not like anything you’ve seen – it offers detailed information about how to use your equity position to achieve both short-term and long-term goals.

 

What Clients are saying about Homebot
I like using HomeBot as it gives me data on the trends of my home value. It also integrates some important personal finance tools that help me understand how I can save on my mortgage and how to leverage the equity I have put in thus far. – AJ

 

How much does Homebot cost?
Once again, this is a completely free tool for our clients! No matter what your needs are, this tool will help you effectively manage your most important investment.

 

To learn more, click the below link or give us a call!

Erik Jensen, 602-717-0017
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Steve Caniglia, 602-301-2402
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Creative Ways to Celebrate the 4th

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Summer – and especially summer holidays – are looking very different this year. While we know the family pets will be happy about most fireworks displays being cancelled for the holiday, we also know they are probably the only ones! The good news is, with a little creativity and planning, your 4th of July holiday can be a super fun and memorable one.

The traditional fare of hot dogs, apple pie, and corn on the cob is a given, but here are some ideas to take the celebration to the next level!

 

Decorate
Twinkly lights will take any yard – or room – to festive immediately, so get out those clear, red and blue holiday lights. You can also scroll through Pinterest for some crafty ideas, like these patriotic wind catchers, paper lanterns and party poppers. And don’t forget about the sparklers for after the sun goes down!

 

Make Some Sweet Treats
The sky is the limit here! With a quick internet search, we found patriotic dessert recipes that will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth, like these Coconut Water & Berry Popsicles, holiday Rice Krispie Treats, and homemade ice cream sandwiches decorated with red, white and blue sprinkles.

 

Add Some Music
Create your own patriotic playlist, or head over to Spotify or Pinterest where you’ll find several! Here are a couple to get you started – July 4th Playlist and Patriotic Playlist

 

Plan a Few Activities
Get everyone involved with a fun 4th of July Scavenger Hunt, a round or two of holiday trivia, and if you have a pool, set up your own dive-in movie with a blow-up screen or sheet and inexpensive projector.

 

Take in Some Fireworks
According to ABC15 news, a few fireworks shows are still happening. All are drive-in only, and some feature food trucks and music. Go to https://www.abc15.com/entertainment/events/fourth-of-july-fireworks-2020-where-to-see-july-4th-fireworks-around-phoenix for all the details.

 

We hope these ideas inspired you to try something different this Independence Day, and maybe even start a new holiday tradition. All of us at The Caniglia Group wish you a happy and safe 4th of July!

‘Nacho’ Average Father’s Day Gift Guide

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Father’s Day is right around the corner, and in honor of the guy we ‘donut’ know what we would do without, we’ve rounded up some great gift ideas and a few epic Dad jokes!

 

For the Dad Who Needs a Nap…….
Ok, so Dad loves to nap but has little ones running around that need to be entertained. We have the perfect gift! Amazon came through once again with a Dad T-shirt featuring roads drawn on the back. While Dad naps, the kiddos can keep busy while driving their little cars along the roads. Basically, Dad gets to relax while the kiddos are having fun – Genius!

 

Dad Joke Break! – What did the grape do when he got stepped on? He let out a little wine.

 

For the Dad Who Loves Bacon…….
‘That’s too much bacon’, said no Dad ever. We don’t know many Dads who don’t love the candy of the meat world, so we were super excited when we came across the Bacon of the Month Club! This is truly the perfect gift for the Dad who has everything.

 

Dad Joke Break!  What do you get when you cross a pig and a centipede?  Bacon and legs!

 

For the Dad Who Loves to Grill………
Ok, Dad has the cute apron and matching grill glove, so you might be asking yourself, what else is there? Well, we found a couple great items that will take his grill game up a few notches! Check out this super cool looking Bristle Free Grill Brush and Outdoor Popcorn Popper.

 

Dad Joke Break! – What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho cheese.

 

For the Dad Who is Truly a SuperHero……..
Does Dad save the day on the regular, like your own personal SuperHero? Show him how much you appreciate him with a Mega Dad Personalized Comic Book.

 

Dad Joke Break! Did you hear the story about the cheese that saved the world? It was legend dairy!

 

For the Dad Who Has Style………
Jewelry with the kid’s names is not just for Mom anymore! This super cool and stylish Braided Leather Bracelet features the kid’s names on small silver or gold beads.

 

So, how will you spoil the big guy this June? We would love to hear your ideas and wish all of the Dads out there a day filled with lots of love, laughter and especially relaxation!

 

 

Resources for Staying Busy at Home

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In the days where everyone is itching for a change of scenery, we’ve searched far and wide – on the internet, of course – to find ways to have fun and keep busy while staying safe at home. Here are some great resources to help get in a little culture, keep the kids occupied, and experiment with new recipes, all from the comfort of your home.

 

Visit Famous Museums Online

The Louvre, Paris France
https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
The Louvre offers virtual tours of their Egyptian Antiquities collection, the remains of the Louve’s Moat (its original perimeter when it was first built as a fortress by French king Phillippe Auguste)and their Petite Gallery – a space dedicated to art and cultural education.

 

The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, Washington D.C.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/how-virtually-explore-smithsonian-your-living-room-180974436/
Tour this amazing gallery which includes a collection of portraits of the U.S. presidents, first ladies, and American cultural icons like Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. You can also tour the Smithsonian Natural History Museum here https://naturalhistory2.si.edu/vt3/NMNH/

 

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City
https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/the-metropolitan-museum-of-art?hl=en
This virtual tour features 26 exhibits, including Christian Dior: Ball Gowns, Coco Chanel: Modernism and a behind the scene peak at The Costume Institute’s Conversation Lab.

 

Visit Famous Zoo’s Online

Phoenix Zoo Digital Safari
https://www.phoenixzoo.org/digital-safari/
Keep it local and go on a digital safari at the Phoenix Zoo! With videos, blogs, educational resources, and live videos offered on their website, social medial pages and You Tube, there is something to keep everyone in the house entertained.

 

San Diego Zoo
https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/videos
The San Diego Zoo is offering live cam viewings of their apes, koalas, pandas, penguins and more! Their site also features activities and games for the kiddos.

 

Online and Televised Educational Sources

PBS Kids
https://www.raisingarizonakids.com/2020/03/arizona-public-television-launches-educational-broadcast-schedule/
PBS Kids and Arizona Public Media have put together age specific programming to help bridge the gap for families with limited, or no, online access to educational tools. “These school closures challenge teachers, parents and caregivers to find ways of keeping kids and teenagers engaged and learning,” said Arizona PBS general manager Mary Mazur, in a statement. “As community-based public broadcasters with a mission to support education across our state, our stations are stepping up to provide trusted, high-quality resources to students and educators.” You can also find online daily activities and games at https://pbskids.org/games/

 

Live Science
https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-kids-activities.html
The Live Science site features online educational activities, videos, guides and suggested sites to keep the kiddos busy at home, and updates their information regularly.

 

Recipe App & Website
https://www.allrecipes.com/
When you have absolutely no idea what to do with the odd assortment of ingredients in your pantry, All Recipes is here to save the day! Just click the above link or download their user-friendly app, type in a few ingredients and watch the recipes appear. And if you get really bored, type in something strange just to see what they come up with – trust us, it’s funny!

 

What are your favorite online sources and apps to keep everyone happy and busy at home?

Oasis in Scottsdale with a private pool & putting green (85254) | The Caniglia Group

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This newly remodeled 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home is a complete oasis with a private pool, putting green, and covered patio in the large backyard. The professionally designed home has a bright and open floor plan with two amazing living areas and a beautifully updated kitchen. The location can’t be beat, only minutes from Kierland Commons and excellent dining options.

If you’d like more information or to schedule a private tour, please contact Erik Jensen at 602-717-0017 or via email at erik@thecanigliagroup.com.

 

 

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Irish Celebrations – A Wee Bit O’ History

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As we head into the greenest time of year in the desert, it’s natural to wonder, how do the Irish actually celebrate?  We looked a little deeper into the holiday, and here is what we discovered. The Feast of Saint Patrick is a cultural and religious celebration held on March 17th, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

 

While it may have started out as a religious parade, these days the US celebrations are similar to those in Ireland.

 

The first St Patrick’s Day parade in Ireland was held in 1903. Almost a decade later in 1996, came the first St Patrick’s Festival. In 1997, it soon became a three-day event and it just keeps growing. Since 2006, the festival has expanded to five days long, with nearly a million people in attendance each year. The festival includes concerts, outdoor theatre performances, and fireworks.

 

There are, of course, similarities with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the states and those in Ireland. While Ireland’s celebrations last several days longer, here in the U.S. most major cities channel their inner Irish and join in the festivities! From NYC, to Boston, Chicago and even Phoenix, there are unique festivals to be found.

 

In general, each festival features concerts, green beer, Irish beer, and, of course, traditional Irish faire. From cabbage and corned beef to shepherd’s pie, there is no shortage of delicious options to feast on … while wearing your greenest attire and beads, of course.

 

What is your favorite St. Patrick’s Day tradition?

Experience Secluded Resort Style Living in North Central (85020) 8502 N. 16th St | The Caniglia Group

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Welcome to 8502 N. 16th Street, North Central Phoenix, AZ. Experience Secluded Resort Style Living! Amazing opportunity to live among surrounding desert, mountain + city views on this elevated corner lot, with no direct backyard neighbors. See the morning sunrise over the mountains and the beautiful evening sunsets from this one-of-a-kind home overlooking the city lights to the south and a quiet mountain preserve to the north. Relax on the sprawling + totally private covered patio with misters, or take a dip in the sparkling pool + spa with tumbling waterfall. Take advantage of the outdoor grill + bar for fabulous entertaining or your own quiet solitude.

Featured in the circular dining room is a glass-door wine cellar and dimmer-switched chandelier for that special ambiance. The kitchen, with granite countertops and large granite island with additional sink is a chef’s delight. It is open as a great room into a family room with fireplace and wet bar. The library, with three walls of bookshelves is a great get-away to read, relax or watch TV. It could also be a fourth bedroom and shares a full bathroom with the adjacent bedroom. The master bedroom is extra large with fireplace and exits out onto the patio. The master bath has double walk-in shower, his/her counters with sinks, and Jacuzzi tub. The walk-in his and her closets are very spacious. The office has a specialized built-in desk that flows with the curves and wood beams/pillars of the home as well as a private front door entrance. A complete picture of secluded resort-style living only a few minutes from the 51!

If you’d like more information or to schedule a private tour, please contact Erik Jensen at 602-717-0017 or via email at erik@thecanigliagroup.com.

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