Page 12 Continued from page 11 home will appraise for, either up front, upon purchase or on the back end on necessary repairs,” said Surrano. The creativity of the residents play a part in this neighborhood. Two doctors; two nurses; four architects; one landscape architect; a singer songwriter; an architectural metal artist; three interior designers; a professional photographer; a retired musician, turned piano teacher; a high profile retail display designer; a retail lighting designer; restaurateurs; and a professor of Japanese literature populate the block parties and chat daily on front porches. “We are all mostly artsy folks,” said Surrano. “Even most of those in the neighborhood in mainstream occupations have creative ability or passion. These homes call out to our creativity.” The horseshoe layout of the neighborhood and the fact that everyone has had the same house design at one point creates a sense of unity. A large rebar giraffe, which sits proudly in Surrano’s front yard, is the perfect example of the neighborhood’s connection and creative ingenuity. Christine Johnson, the photographer across the street from Surrano, and the metal artist down the street, used to play constant practical jokes, mostly by leaving surprise objects on each other’s property. For example, Christine used to tape little plastic baby dolls to door handles and a little gnome, who now sits in Christine’s front yard, was once placed as a joke in one of her trees. The metal worker down the street left the immense rebar giraffe in Surrano’s yard (many years ago) as a practical joke. Although it was meant to be a funny, the giraffe became a fixture, which went along beautifully with the style of the home. The bond in Surrano’s neighborhood is reminiscent of a 1950s dream. “I love that my children’s piano teacher is my neighbor and that’s also where I buy my eggs,” said Surrano. “I love that they share seeds, dates and veggies from their garden with me and I share pole-caught, fresh fish with them. I love that if I have a medical emergency, need to borrow tools or need help finding a dog, I call my neighbors.” “I love that my neighbors care about and have a relationship with my children,” Surrano continued. “I love that we have developed close relationships with people we would not necessarily have chosen and that doing so has taught us so much.” Surrano’s joy transfers from the neighborhood into her own home and property, as well. “I love the clean lines of a Haver house,” said Surrano, when discussing her favorite aspects of her home. “Specifically, I love the floor-to-ceiling windows, particularly the distinctive, crossed, three paned configuration in the front, so much so that I took great care to minimize visual disturbance of that when I moved the entry door to the front,” said Surrano. When finally convincing her landlords to sell their longtime home, Surrano had small changes to make to the property. Some were for personal desires, others for maintenance and improvement. The home, like all Haver Homes in the area, had the front entrance at the carport. Surrano wanted a true front of the house, front door. “The glass Herculite door was no small investment but worth every penny,” said Surrano. “The metal roof I put on the house was also a splurge I do not regret.” Continued on page 14 Your dream... realized. ~30 years experience in homebuilding and remodeling~ ~quality construction at an affordable price~ ~work with the best craftsmen in the valley~ 480.443.0021 • www.jkdbuilding.com 5915 E Arcadia lane Many Arcadia and Paradise Valley references available

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