First, though, I want to reiterate our warning about “ibuyer” companies or investors who approach you with offers that seem too good to be true. An agent who promises to sell your home for a 1% commission most likely does not give you the quality of work that you deserve, or pushed most of the work off on you.
You may not be protected by an agent on your side who will protect your interests. That is our fiduciary responsibility to you. Investors don’t have that responsibility.
Sales
1) We sold this 2br/1ba, 1,008sf property, located at about 3rd Ave and Camelback, in just a couple weeks to a family with ties to the neighborhood who plan to renovate the property for themselves. The property sold for just under $400,000.
We expect this one to go quickly. The final list price has not yet been announced, but expect it to come on right around $400,000 later this week. The previous owner is an architect, who already prepared plans for an addition off the back of the property, to add a room and a bathroom.
The back yard also backs up to an abandoned alley. So all the new owner has to do is petition the city to claim half of that abandoned alley and they will add valuable square footage to the back yard –maybe enough for a guest house.
2) We went quickly under contract on a four-bedroom, 2 bath 1,858sf investment property with a pool in Tempe, which was beautifully renovated just a few years ago.
The seller had prepared the property to sell either to investors or buyers who wanted to a plug-and-play (or is that plug-and-live?) property.
Since purchase, the owners have made over $58,000 in improvements, including new exterior siding, pool resurfacing, pool heater and automation, panel installation , replacement of old Orangeburg sewer line, new washer and dryer, new pool pump and back yard landscaping with high quality turf installation. They have also added over $55,000 worth of home furnishings and accessories.
3) In mid-Augusts, we also closed on this 900sf 2br/2ba condo, across from all the great restaurants at Montebello and 7th St. This property went under contract quickly and above list price. It is nearly impossible to find a property at this price in this market, located next to so many great uptown restaurants and shopping. This shady condo community is stable and well-managed. The property has been partially updated with new flooring and paint, so you can make it your own.
If you have specific questions about these properties, please contact us at 602-456-9388.
Donna Reiner, a local historian and a good friend of Get Your PHX, has written many articles over the years for the Arizona Republic and others about Phoenix history and memorials. This month, Donna tells us about the time that famous architect Ralph Haver saved some historic columns from demolition and incorporated them in to his building.
Yeah. Those look strange there…
Do you have a favorite building here in Phoenix? Or do you just love a certain part of a building? Now imagine that you learned it was to be demolished. What would you do?
That dilemma faced Ralph Haver, a well-known local architect in 1960. He had long admired a particular feature of the Lescher and Mahoney 1927-designed St. Joseph’s Hospital located on Fourth Street between Polk and Taylor. In that fateful year, Haver learned that the old hospital building was to be razed as it was no longer needed and the property had been sold. A new and larger St. Joseph’s Hospital complex had already opened on the north side of Thomas Road near Third Avenue in 1953.
Haver quickly set out to purchase twelve of the Solomonic columns that supported the arcade on the third floor of the building. Those magnificent twisted columns soon became his, but now what to do with them?
Haver’s name may be quite familiar to many valley residents, especially if you are fortunate to own or live in one of his homes. But he also designed a number of significant commercial buildings (think the former Arizona Bank that is now The Vig). Twice Haver tried to include these columns as an element of a new project. But both projects never materialized. So, he finally settled on a means to use these beloved pieces: design a building for his architectural firm.
And thus the new home for Haver and Associates came to be located at 1133 E. Missouri. It may seem odd to construct what we now label a midcentury modern two-story office building that features columns from a 1927 building; but Haver did just that.
These columns are definitely a noticeable feature on the two sides of the lower level and seemingly supporting the walkway of the second floor. You will see them much better if you are driving east on Missouri.
Haver compensated for the short stature of the columns by mounting them on a base and having them brace open beams. In a quirky way, this design works. In the long run, it’s nice to know that at least one person appreciated a piece of Phoenix’s architectural history enough to purchase items that most likely would have become rubble.
Today this building is the home of the Phoenix Boys Choir.
There is hope in our efforts to protect humanity against the damage it has caused to itself and to the planet. What does this have to do with real estate?
Well, if you are a regular reader of this newsletter, you know that I draw a direct connection between the future value of your home in Arizona, in particular, and how quickly we stop pouring carbon in to the atmosphere.
There are two rays of hope that I’d like to share with you.
New report indicates accelerated adoption of renewables.
I’m a big fan of this super-nerdy, quintessentially British YouTube channel called “Just have a think.”
You kinda have to say that channel title to yourself with an English accent to feel the full “Britishness” of it. Like, “just have a think about this detailed description of the difference between lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells while you chomp on some fish and chips and sip on a room temperature Bass Ale.”
In any case, the report that the host talks about is the most hopeful take on renewables that I’ve seen in a while. It takes on the issue of clean technology from the standpoint of disruptive technologies. Specifically, he considered how quickly other disruptive technologies throughout history took over the market once they hit a saturation point, such as cars and smart phones.
The report shows how much more quickly prices dropped for solar and wind over the last 10 years than ever predicted, and how batteries are not far behind. They believe that we could reach 90% carbon reduction by 2035.
It’s worth a look, especially if you are feeling blue about the rate of our current efforts.
Now, for those of you who might say, “See? We just needed to leave the markets to themselves and it all would have been fine.” Not true, we needed utility commissions and governments to lead the way in adopting these technologies to give the boosts to the industries, and, thus, the economies of scale.
Organizing to pass the Build Back Better Plan
A bunch of folks who were organizing in support of clean energy in 2020 are bringing the band back together to organize to educate decision makers about the importance of the Build Back Better Plan in congress. We have put together an Arizona chapter of the Clean Energy for America effort.
This plan is essential, both for clean energy but for infrastructure and new economy jobs. It incentivizes essential growth in clean energy production, electric vehicle adoption and reduction of methane gas use.
Here’s the hard truth. Because of climate change denial and the muscle of the fossil fuel industry, we are a solid 20 years behind where we could have been had we taken this seriously when we first learned about it. Very little of the technology in this plan is new or something we would not have adopted had we invested in R&D in 2001.
But, looking forward, Arizona is central to passing this act. So, please join us as we write letters to the editor, call our members of congress and educate them about the importance of a clean energy future.
Our list of August events comes to you after some cooling rains in July and the hope for a few more while we wait for the next two months for that first moment one early morning when you feel a wisp of cool(ish) air foretelling the coming of the end of summer.
Enjoy
Pop! The Science of Bubbles is the Arizona Science Center’s latest exhibition. It will have the whole family bursting with excitement as they learn about concepts like color, elasticity, surface tension, chemistry, and even geometry. Come make some bubbles (and memories) in a newly-reimagined outdoor space. Cost is about $20.
First Friday is a thing, in case you forgot over the last year and a half. And it’s still wonderful. But I wanted to point out that the Phoenix Art Museum celebrates First Friday this Friday, with voluntary-donation hours for general admission and reduced rates to view special-engagement exhibitions. Consider making a donation to support your Museum and this free-access time for our community. The Heard Museum also has free admissions on First Friday. So, stroll on up –or down, depending on where you start, I guess.
Jazzy Brunch is a recently new feature at El Charro Hipster Bar & Cafe Restaurant. I don’t know if you’ve been to Grand Ave recently, but it is absolutely hopping. It kinda reminds me of what Roosevelt Row used to be like, before all the monolithic apartment buildings came in and turned it into Roosevelt Canyon.
Some Nudity Required is a film about the world of low budget films where unscrupulous film makers try and get female actresses to appear in the nude. To be honest, I’m sharing this event with you not so much based on the topic of the film and more as a reminder that Film Bar survived and you can see movies there again! But I got you with the title, huh? Regardless, watch for it August 8th.
Local First Arizona is hosting an event called How to Strengthen The Links in Your Supply Chain on August 11th. The pandemic revealed the weaknesses in supply chains (e.g., milk and produce delivery) of which most of us were not aware. Local First Arizona’s CEO Thomas Barr will join Tempe Mayor Corey Woods, and other business and government leaders in providing information and recommendations. There are a limited number of in-person tickets for the event, so follow the link above to sign up.
Rapunzel will be at the Great Arizona Puppet Theatre on August 19th. An enchanting version of “Rapunzel” magically unfolds from an antique trunk. This beautiful tale is based on the original story The Brothers Grimm and is recommended for ages 5 and up. $8 – $12.
Neko Case spent many years entertaining in Arizona. Specifically, Tucson –way before Phoenix had the music scene that it does today. I have a friend who will tell you, with very little prompting at all, about how she stayed on his couch one night. So, in honor of his story, I figured I’d share that she will be at the Van Buren on August 22nd.
The Wrigley Mansion Wine Festival is new to me, so I figured I’d share. The Wrigley Mansion is that impressive home on top of a protruding hill, right next to the Biltmore Resort. If you’ve not been in there, it is worth a visit. Plus the history and the tie to the gum-making family is interesting. Funny, though. While it is a mansion, it speaks volumes that it seems to a fraction of the size of mansions we see today –even some McMansions. Not sure what that says about what it means to be rich these days. But worth a thought.
For more, see this handy calendar prepared for us by my friend Cynthia at Old Republic Title.
Our August listings and solds remain strong. As usual, keep an eye on our live listings page to see all updates.
There are so few listings out there that agents are scrambling to pick up sellers. We have listings now because we have a proven track record of working hard for our clients’ interests. That’s a true measure of value.
Beware of offers to sell your property that seem too good to be true. An agent who promises to sell your home for a 1% commission most likely does not give you the quality of work that you deserve, or pushed most of the work off on you.
Beware of “ibuyer” firms that offer to sell your house quickly for cash. You will not be protected by an agent on your side who will make certain you are not provided with price data that undervalues your property, or that will fight against unreasonable inspection requests, or any number of tricks that these companies play on unsuspecting sellers.
Coming up…
Coming this week is a 2br/1ba, 1,008sf property with a beautiful pool. This property is located at about 3rd Ave and Camelback –so within stone’s throw of a whole array of some of the most interesting restaurants, stores and coffee shops in Central Phoenix.
We expect this one to go quickly. The final list price has not yet been announced, but expect it to come on right around $400,000 later this week. The current owner is an architect, who has already prepared plans for an addition off the back of the property, to add a room and a bathroom.
The back yard also backs up to an abandoned alley. So all the owner has to do is petition the city to claim half of that abandoned alley and they will add valuable square footage to the back yard –maybe enough for a guest house.
This is the first of our August listings. So, stay tuned for more.
Sold
We went quickly under contract on a four-bedroom, 2 bath 1,858sf investment property with a pool in Tempe, which was beautifully renovated just a few years ago.
The seller had prepared the property to sell either to investors or buyers who wanted to a plug-and-play (or is that plug-and-live?) property.
Since purchase, the owners have made over $58,000 in improvements, including new exterior siding, pool resurfacing, pool heater and automation, panel installation , replacement of old Orangeburg sewer line, new washer and dryer, new pool pump and back yard landscaping with high quality turf installation. They have also added over $55,000 worth of home furnishings and accessories.
We just closed on this 900sf 2br/2ba condo, across from all the great restaurants at Montebello and 7th St. This property went under contract quickly and above list price. It is nearly impossible to find a property at this price in this market, located next to so many great uptown restaurants and shopping. This shady condo community is stable and well-managed. The property has been partially updated with new flooring and paint, so you can make it your own.
If you have specific questions about these properties, please contact us at 602-456-9388.
The August Shortage Update is showing things getting a little better. Not a lot better. More like “better” in how the new Suicide Squad sequel will certainly be better than the first soggy rag of a movie that the first one was.
To put that in real estate terms, watch how the Cromford Index is dropping right now. That’s an indication that the sellers’ advantage is shifting.
“Here are the basics – the ARMLS numbers for August 1, 2021 compared with August 1, 2020 forall areas & types:
Active Listings (excluding UCB & CCBS): 7,105 versus 8,477 last year – down 16.2% – but up 24.7% from 5,699 last month
Monthly Average Sales Price per Sq. Ft.: $250.93 versus $191.21 last year – up 31.2% – but down 0.5% from $252.15 last month
Monthly Median Sales Price: $400,000 versus $315,000 last year – up 27.0% – and up 0.8% from $397,000 last month
Supply continues to move higher. We would usually consider a 24.7% increase in one month to be an exceptional growth rate. However, we are rising from a very low point and the number of active listings without a contract is still down 75% from what would be considered normal. We are witnessing new listings arrive at a faster rate than we usually see at this time of year, especially those priced between $400,000 and $1 million. This is helping buyers, but there are still far more buyers than homes for sale.”
My “normal person language” interjection here for the August Shortage report: If you have been thinking of selling, do it now before a bunch of houses come on later this year to compete with you.
To continue with our Cromford Analysis…
“I still read articles describing demand as exceptionally strong. This is absurd. Demand is only slightly above normal and has been getting weaker over the last several months. This is obvious both from the pending and under contract counts (down compared with last month and last year). and from the monthly sales counts (down compared with last month and last year). If demand were strong, then all these numbers should be responding to the increase in supply. They are not.
The large majority of market commentators have not grasped that demand is not the issue. Interest rates are not the issue either. Everything today is about supply. Even after a rise of almost 25% there is nowhere near enough supply to take the stress out of the market.
Demand has changed its make-up since the start of the year. Owner-occupiers are down, while second-home buyers are up, particularly those from out-of-state. Also more active are iBuyers and all types of investors, with fix and flip and buy-to-rent investors filling the gap left by owner occupiers. Many buy-to-rent operators are buying from each other, and a few are building neighborhoods entirely for rent. This practice started in Phoenix in 2012 and the original local company that built the first rental neighborhood in Gilbert has just sold it complete to one of the large institutions. The build-to-rent business does not affect our numbers since the entire neighborhood is owned by a single company and the homes are never listed for sale. It is similar to the multi-family apartment block market. The only difference is that the homes are physically more separated from one another, an attractive benefit during a pandemic.”
Gonna interject here again with my August Shortage Update perspective and tell you, “I’ve been saying this for a while. The combination of rental buying companies, individual rental investors and short-term rental buyers have crowded out regular buyers and have driven prices up. Not sure how this ends.”
Cromford continues…
“Over the last year, prices have not been rising because of strong demand or low interest rate, as often stated by the media. They have been rising because of extremely poor supply. Buyers do not pay more for a home because they can. They pay more because they have to. Multiple bids make them pay more, unless they drop out. Low interest rates merely allow them to compete. If there were more homes for sale, they would get the home for less than the asking price. During July the average buyer had to pay 1.4% over the asking price.
New home builders currently experience elevated demand because so many buyers have given up on trying to find a re-sale property. But the demand they perceive is due to the low supply of re-sale homes, not some unusual build up of buyer demand. The new and re-sale markets are not really separate because almost every buyer can switch from one to the other based on personal decisions. Buyers are spilling over to the new home market that would normally have chosen a resale home.
The market remains hot but has been cooling for 4 months now and this is reflected in a large array of measurements. For example:
In June, buyers were paying 1.8% more than list price on average, well above the current 1.4%
The listing success rate is down to 89.3%, having peaked at 93.1% in May
The contract ratio is down to 155, having reached 332 in March
Prices have been leveling off over the past month. This is consistent with the seasonal trend that weakens prices during the third quarter in most years. It is caused a by a slowdown in high end sales during the hottest months (May through September) We did not see that effect last year because of the lock-down, but this year we expect 3Q to be nothing like the explosive 2Q. There is still no long-term downward pressure on prices and this pressure is unlikely to emerge until supply rises much higher than current levels.”
I know this August Shortage Update has been a lot longer than I usually write these. But there is a lot of nuance that the regular media is missing.
Give us a call at 602-456-9388 if you are making plans to buy or sell. We can help build the best strategy.
Donna Reiner, a local historian and a good friend of Get Your PHX, has written many articles over the years for the Arizona Republic and others about Phoenix history and memorials. This month, Donna tells us about some of the distinct hidden gems that you can find if you look among all of the warehouses and tall buildings downtown –still standing like that little house with balloons in the movie Up!.
Perkins’ and Coble’s real estate ad promoted buying unimproved and improved lots in Montgomery Addition in 1890. The Montgomery Addition, located between 7th Avenue and Central, and Harrison and Apache, was one of the larger parcels subdivided at the time. It is also one place where we can still find those hidden gems of Phoenix history from the pre-1900 and circa 1900 era.
Photo by Rover Brevoort. 1009 S. 1st Ave. 1899
While long time valley residents lament the loss of historic, or at least very old buildings, Phoenix is losing even the “newer” post-WWII structures. So, finding clusters of our older buildings is an adventure and certainly provides a lesson in the growth and development of Phoenix since its inception.
But we should remember that over time certain styles have fallen out of favor and many people, ages ago and now, often prefer something shiny and new. It’s the “out with the old and in with the new” and not everyone was or is going to be happy with that attitude.
The late 1800s are notable for the Victorian style of architecture and all its quirks, gingerbread ornamentation, and tower rooms. The most common types of this architecture are classified as Queen Ann (like the Evans House at 1100 West Washington), Eastlake (like the Rosson House in Historic Heritage Square), and Shingle (like the Smurthwaite House at 1317 West Jefferson).
Some of the key homes from this turn of the 19th Century still reside on South First Avenue starting in the 700 block. Look for the Queen Ann/Neo-Colonial Revival style in the E.S. Turner House at 704 South First Avenue. 818 South First Avenue is much simpler, but still a “grand” vernacular, once a common type in Phoenix.
Photo by Rover Brevoort. 1012 S. 1st Ave. 1903
But near the end of the 19th Century, changes had already started with a movement away from these fanciful Victorian styles or a combination of styles.
The vernacular designs have certain elements of what one might have found on the East Coast. The brick house M.C. Sharp built for Ernest Howard in 1903 at 1012 South First Avenue is a delightful example with its gable roof and the long side of the house facing the street. A rather simple version of a cottage. Across the street at 1009 South First Avenue was M.C. Sharp’s brother’s house. W.J. Sharp had his Queen Ann/Neo-Colonial Revival house built c. 1899. While this house looks good from the street, unfortunately it has lost a lot of its Victorian accoutrements in the past 20 years.
Today Phoenix has less than 50 buildings built prior to 1900 with a remarkable portion in Montgomery Addition. We need to be careful not to lose any more.
Our friends at Aliento, an organization that tracks and supports Dreamers who have been living in limbo in the US for anywhere from 15 to 20 years, is sharing profiles with us on a regular basis. This month, we meet Ana Patiño and learn about how hard she’s worked to create her American Dream.
Ana Patiño and her husband are proud homeowners of two homes in Phoenix, mortgage free. “Nothing has come easy to us, but we had a dream, with a lot of hard work and sacrifices we made it happen,” said Ana.
Ana is a DREAMer. She is 37 years old and has 4 beautiful daughters.
Thanks to a presidential scholarship, Ana was able to attend Phoenix College. During that time, she became an advocate for the Dream Act when it was first introduced as a bill. “I was scared because of my status, people were not as open about it back then, but I still wanted to help. I helped to mobilize people and participated in marches, but most importantly, my goal was to educate people about the Dream Act and why it is not easy for us (DREAMers) to ‘just get our documents’. Our system is truly broken.”
Once Ana graduated in 2003, with honors, she got a minimum wage job at a Dollar Store. She was subjected to abuse and wage theft, but the only thing she could do was to keep working.
Once former president Obama issued the executive order to authorize the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Ana became a realtor, and also got a full-time job with a landscaping company.
After 20 long years, DACA gave Ana the opportunity to obtain an advance parole permit to visit her “abuelitos” back in her hometown near Guanajuato.
Ana arrived to the U.S. when she was 11 years old along with her mother and her 3 siblings. She and her family come from very humble beginnings, when sometimes the only thing they had to eat was tortillas with salt. Today is a different story, Ana and her siblings fully contribute to our communities. They also purchased a home for their parents.
Ana was recently granted a full scholarship to attend Grand Canyon University, a scholarship for DREAMers/DACA recipients. By December 2022, Ana will be graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management.
When asked how she was able to overcome so many obstacles, Ana said: “My strength comes from God and my family. Being with my family has helped me along the way. Along with my sister; we are The Patino Team, we want to help our community to work for a better future and help them become homeowners, just like us.”
Ana and many other DREAMers have been working hard to achieve the American Dream, but for 20 years, they continue living in uncertainty. It is time that DREAMers get a pathway to citizenship in the only country they know as home.
Coming live this week is a four-bedroom, 2 bath 1,858sf investment property with a pool in Tempe, which was beautifully renovated just a few years ago.
Whether you are looking for an STR opportunity or a new home, this property is plug-and-play, with access to Tempe and South Scottsdale sports, dining and entertainment.
Since purchase, the owners have made over $58,000 in improvements, including new exterior siding, pool resurfacing, pool heater and automation, panel installation , replacement of old Orangeburg sewer line, new washer and dryer, new pool pump and back yard landscaping with high quality turf installation. They have also added over $55,000 worth of home furnishings and accessories.
We just listed this 900sf 2br/2ba condo last Friday, across from all the great restaurants at Montebello and 7th St. Even over the holiday weekend, it went under contract above list price. We feel good about this one closing smoothly (knock on wood). It is nearly impossible to find a property at this price in this market, located next to so many great uptown restaurants and shopping. This shady condo community is stable and well-managed. The property has been partially updated with new flooring and paint, so you can make it your own.
In the Under Contract category of our July Listings and Solds list is 805 S Sycamore, Unit 114 in Mesa. It is difficult to find any properties under $300,000 in this market, so this is a great opportunity as a starter home at $249,900. It is a 2br/2ba, 941sf condo built in 2001.
Unlike many properties built in recent years, this home has its own garage. The community has a pool and well maintained grounds.
The property is very close to Mesa Community College, Banner Desert Medical Center, shopping, entertainment, as well as easy access to SR 60 and the loop 101.
The second listing under contract is 3035 E John Cabot Dr in north Phoenix. This 3br/2ba, 1,477sf home was listed at $385,000.
With 7.6 kW of solar panels on the roof and a shady back yard, you will ride out the heat of the summer with ease. No solar lease. No solar loan. This solar system is ready to go and your electric bills will be low, low, low.
The kitchen and living room areas are open and well-lit, with a fireplace. There is plenty of storage in the garage. The property has convenient access to SR-51 and lots of shopping in the mile radius. Paradise Valley Community College and Paradise Valley Park are strolling distance.
If you have specific questions about the properties, please contact us at 602-456-9388.
Our list of July events may be even more important as so many options in the cooler areas of Arizona are restricted due to the wildfires that are raging across our fair state.
The Japanese Friendship Gardens is hosting the Tanabata or Star Festival, which has been celebrated for hundreds of years in Japan, usually on 7/7, the one day a year that the two lovers in the famous Tanabata myth can cross the Milky Way to meet. The Japanese Friendship Garden will be celebrating their beautiful story and the culture surrounding this tale with you during Tanabata Week from 7/5 to 7/10. Experience the songs, crafts and stories each day through a film created in the Garden all leading up to the 9th and 10th, when we invite guests who come to the Garden to write their wish on tanzaku paper and tie it to our bamboo Tanabata tree. Kids will also have the option to make a traditional origami paper decoration while supplies last! Free.
Daddy Long Legs, all month, at the Phoenix Theatre is a heartwarming Cinderella story about a witty young woman and her mysterious benefactor, this award-winning off-Broadway hit musical offers gorgeous, soaring melodies. It follows Jerusha Abbott, who has grown up in an orphanage but is sent to college by a mysterious benefactor so she may learn to be a writer. The benefactor requires just one thing – that she write to him monthly, even though he will not respond. Her letters to him paint a moving portrait of the development of her mind and spirit, and she emerges as a fiercely independent, intelligent woman, who is destined to find love where she least expects it. Hormel Theatre. $64 – $94.
The Arizona Science Center hosts #GIRLSINSTEM – Camp Innovation, starting July 12th. Each 5-day camp session introduces kids to STEM and builds skills for youth through high-energy challenges, building, and design opportunities, and concept exploration. Join for a camp where science, design, social media and engineering collide! During this 10-day session, connect with other like-minded leaders that share your passion and love for science. From a behind-the-scenes peek of various STEM careers to learning about science, technology, engineering, math, and art through making. $500.
The Duce is hosting weekly swing dance nights, every Wednesday. Don’t know how to swing dance? Neither do I and I’ve been procrastinating about getting out there to learn. I think it might be time to do it! It will be some hot swing dancing on hot summer nights. Can I just wear shorts, or do I have to wear a full zoot suit? Join the early free lesson and learn some moves to dance the night away. $10. Learn more on The Duce website.
While we are talking about The Duce, I noticed that they host a weekly Rock N’ Roll Burlesque night. I’ve not been to this show, but it is really hard to find burlesque shows that deliver everything they could -comedy, tricks and, er, scandal. 😊 I’ll be checking this out with friends soon.
The new outdoor Film Bar at the Pemberton is hosting What’s Good? with Anwar Newton and Randy Heflin Jr. I’ve met Anwar. He’s funny. Gotta say. This is a monthly comedy show hosted by two dudes that people willingly keep giving microphones to, featuring local and touring comedians telling jokes under the stars at Pemberton PHX! $16.
