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Lindsay's Local Leader: Brian North

By LINDSAY FRICKS

Please meet Brian North: Spontaneous, skateboarder, and Realtor from The OC.

There are leaders and then there’s champions like Brian. I met Brian over the phone when he responded to a message I sent months before joining his brokerage, NORTH&CO. We had instant rapport and a sense of familiarity. I took the opportunity to pitch him on why I would be a valuable addition to the NORTH&CO. community. In spite of some reluctance from others, he hired me on the spot and I think we both agree it was a great decision.

It’s rare to find someone as successful in real estate as Brian who is also as passionately engaged in the success of those who surround him. Brian is a lifelong learner and always in pursuit of self improvement. Although his natural leadership talents have always been his shining quality, when put to the test through C-19 he has risen to the occasion and provided tremendous value and inspiration to our community. Thanks in part to Brian’s coaching, I have accelerated my business throughout COVID to levels I never imagined possible. Brian is one heck of a guy and it’s an honor to share more about his story as my August Local Leader spotlight. 

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Where are you from and what brought you to Arizona? I am from Orange County, CA and then Durango, CO. I was raised by a very young, single mother and we moved a lot. I went to Durango for school, and then moved to Arizona to work for the Schumacher family at Schumacher Mercedes Benz.

What’s your hidden talent or random unknown fact about you? I love to skateboard, snowboard and surf.. a lot. I also love spontaneous “roughing” it style travel. I find that there’s so much more joy in seeing what the world has to offer than just the finer things.. even though I like those too.  

What are 3 items you can’t live without? Oxygen, food, and love. Kidding, kind of. Here’s what you might have been looking for: books, tacos, and my two boys Royce and Rio. 

Describe your dream home: A 4000sf mid-century modern, minimalist design, with concrete floors, cedar ceilings, so many windows there’s not even walls, and on top of a mountain with see forever views. 

What’s your superpower? Learning wisdom from elders or from my own failures, to minimize suffering for those I love. 

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Life happens for us, not to us. 

What community organization are you passionate about and why? The Arizona Housing Fund. It is a 100% non-profit that provides housing for the homeless. If I provide homes for those who can, then why not for those who can’t.

What’s your business? Residential real estate. As a brokerage owner, my business is to provide our agents with the tools necessary to grow themselves and their businesses in a way that will allow them to create their best financial lifestyle. Our agents are in the business of providing specialized knowledge for people searching for residential real estate as an investment or primary residence. 

What makes you and your business different? We focus on growing humans to new levels of aptitude and performance. The rest is available anywhere. 

How can people support your business or community organizations? Tell our story. This story will change the world, not just an industry.

Connect with Brian: Instagram @briancnorth and @northandco

Know a local leader you think I should spotlight next? Drop a comment with your suggestions below.

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Median Home Price

$325,000

Annual Appreciation Rate

+7%

Estimated Population

450k

Median Age

34

East
Valley

why you want to live here

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Median Home Price

$261,096

Annual Appreciation Rate

+8%

Estimated Population

1.6M

Median Age

33

Central
Phoenix

why you want to live here

Phoenix is the heart of The Valley of the Sun and capital of Arizona. Known for warm temperatures year-round and sprawling urban space surrounded by desert mountains. Phoenix is the 6th largest city in the US and home to nearly 1.6 million people. Phoenix has just about something to offer everyone: numerous golf course, professional sports teams, hiking trails, concerts, festivals and much more. With an affordable cost of living there’s a place for everyone with the Phoenix metro.

Median Home Price

$308,750

Annual Appreciation Rate

+8%

Estimated Population

174k

Median Age

28.5

Tempe

why you want to live here

Tempe is a city just east of Phoenix, in Arizona. Its striking Tempe Center for the Arts hosts concerts, dance and comedy shows. Nearby, Tempe Town Lake is dotted with kayaks, pedal boats and paddleboards. Tempe Beach Park hosts outdoor festivals. Rising above the city, Hayden Butte is a mountain dotted with centuries-old rock art. Sporting events and concerts are held at Wells Fargo Arena.

Median Home Price

$725,000

Annual Appreciation Rate

8%

Estimated Population

36,241

Median Age

39

Scottsdale

why you want to live here

Scottsdale has long had a reputation as one of the most affluent cities in the West most well known for high end golf, spas, resorts, restaurants and shopping. There are over 27 golf courses located within the Scottsdale boundaries. The Southern part of Scottsdale is home to the historic Old Town area. The southwestern charm, numerous restaurants, bars and shopping as well as exciting nightlight make Old Town a hot spot for both young and old. Central Scottsdale is home to many popular golf communities such as McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch and Kierland Commons.  North Scottsdale is home to to two of the valleys largest annual events: the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction and the Waste Management Open PGA tournament. These events along with the 5 professional baseball spring training facilities bring millions of visitors into the area throughout the Spring months.

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