When Changing Lifestyle You Change a home
Dear Valued Clients,
Real estate is more than a transaction—it’s a turning point. Whether you’re buying your dream home or preparing to sell a meaningful property, the process deserves more than guesswork or generic advice. It calls for clear strategy, trusted insight, and skilled representation tailored to your goals.
Many buyers and sellers begin this journey with uncertainty, unaware of potential risks, missed opportunities, or the subtle missteps that can cost them time, money, and peace of mind.
Decisions made under pressure, deals that fall short, or experiences that leave you feeling unsupported.
With over twenty plus years in real estate—six of those in the Greater Phoenix market—I’ve guided clients through every phase of the process, from construction and design to consulting and sales. My 360-degree approach ensures you receive thoughtful, data-driven advice grounded in real-world expertise.
Whether you’re entering the market for the first time or selling a high-value asset, I’m here to advocate for your best interests. With care, strategy, and clarity, we’ll move beyond the transaction and into lasting value.
Let’s begin with a personal consultation. Your next move deserves nothing less than expert guidance and unwavering support.
Warm regards,
Katrina Golikova
Licensed Real Estate Advisor 📍 Scottsdale, AZ
Buying a home is more than a purchase—it’s a major life decision filled with complexity and emotion. Yet many buyers move forward without the strategic guidance they deserve, risking missed opportunities, costly missteps, and uncertainty in a fast-changing market.
With over 20 years in real estate—six in the U.S.—I’ve led clients through every stage, from construction and design to consulting and acquisition. This rare, full-spectrum perspective allows me to anticipate risks, uncover hidden value, and advocate with precision.
My approach is thoughtful, data-driven, and client-focused. Whether you’re relocating, upgrading, or investing, I provide the clarity and support you need to buy with confidence.
Let’s align your goals with a custom plan. Schedule your personal consultation today—and step into your next chapter with strategy, insight, and peace of mind.
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Selling a home isn’t just a transaction—it’s a pivotal decision that deserves careful planning, expert insight, and thoughtful strategy. Yet many sellers unknowingly leave money on the table by navigating the process without full-spectrum representation.
With 20+ years of experience—including six in the U.S.—I’ve worked on iconic developments and advised through every phase, from architecture and construction to sales and negotiation. This 360° background gives me the insight to position your property strategically, minimize risk, and maximize value in today’s market.
Every listing is unique. I take a tailored, research-driven approach that aligns with your goals and elevates your return. Let’s ensure your next sale reflects the true potential of your asset.
Schedule your personal consultation today, and let’s plan a seamless, successful exit—one rooted in experience, trust, and clarity.

In Scottsdale, high-trust collaboration between the public and private sectors is quietly yielding some of the region’s most compelling opportunities for long-term wealth creation. From mixed-use developments to infrastructure modernization and innovation districts, the city’s smart partnership model is enabling scalable investment while enhancing civic outcomes. Over $1.2 billion in coordinated development projects have been initiated under this framework in the past five years, with strong alignment on planning, permitting, and placemaking.
For wealth management, these joint ventures reduce entry risk, accelerate timelines, and offer co-investment potential in institutional-grade assets. From a tax perspective, strategic abatements and shared financing mechanisms improve project economics without undermining public revenue integrity. Scottsdale’s legislative environment is notably conducive to such alliances, with predictable entitlement pathways and innovation-friendly governance. In terms of value stability, public-private projects tend to anchor long-term demand—ensuring consistent utility, occupancy, and community integration. Finally, from a smart-city and sustainability standpoint, these collaborations often embed green infrastructure, resilient design, and digital capabilities from inception—future-proofing the asset base while advancing Scottsdale’s urban vision.
If you’re craving a trail that feels like walking through a sculpture garden crafted by the earth itself, Tom’s Thumb is your desert masterpiece. Nestled deep in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, this isn’t just a hike — it’s a dialogue with ancient granite, sky, and silence. The switchbacks are challenging but rhythmic, pulling you into a meditative flow as you ascend past boulders the size of homes. When you reach the Thumb, rising like a sentinel from the rock, you’ll feel like you’ve entered a secret dimension of the desert — sacred, surreal, almost lunar. Start early. The light moves like liquid gold across the terrain, especially just after sunrise. Locals bring their coffee in thermoses and sip at the summit — you should too. And if you pause to listen, you’ll hear nothing but your breath, birdsong, and maybe the wind brushing past creosote. It's where real estate becomes soul estate — and where you realize Arizona doesn’t just offer views, it offers perspective.
The best time to visit Arizona depends on the experience you're seeking — and that’s part of its magic. October through April offers the kind of weather postcards dream of: crisp mornings, golden desert light, and sunny afternoons that feel like silk on your skin. This is when Scottsdale’s hiking trails bloom with wildflowers, and Phoenix’s patios become open-air living rooms. If you’re craving snow-dusted pines and cabin getaways, head north to Flagstaff or Prescott in December for a true winter experience — yes, Arizona has snow. Spring (March–May) is peak season for events, luxury home showings, golf tournaments, and cultural festivals — the entire state feels alive with celebration and color. Summer, though hot in the Valley, is a well-kept secret: it’s when you get spa resorts, designer hotels, and fine dining at half the price — and the higher elevations in Sedona, Payson, or Show Low are 15–20 degrees cooler. July and August monsoon season is cinematic: lightning storms crackle over the desert, and sunsets melt into shades you can’t name. In truth, Arizona isn’t a one-season state — it’s a year-round journey, each region offering its own rhythm. The best time to visit? When you’re ready to fall in love with contrast, color, and the kind of beauty that reveals itself differently every month.
If you're craving a living experience that feels less like a rental and more like a lifestyle canvas, consider booking a boutique stay near Tempe Town Lake—a vibrant heartbeat of indie cafes, paddleboards at sunrise, and light-drenched bike trails that seem endless. Imagine waking up to the gentle sound of water lapping the shore, then strolling to communal work lounges, artisanal brunches, and local markets—all just steps from your door. It’s the perfect balance of energetic riverside living and easy access to Scottsdale’s luxury—your days blend city rhythm with desert calm. On the other hand, North Scottsdale offers a different kind of spell: the wide-open spaces of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, architectural hillside apartments with floor-to-ceiling desert views, and curated lifestyle complexes that feel more like private resorts. Picture private patios lined with cacti, rooftop lounges where you can sip wine under a canopy of saguaro silhouettes, and community fire pits where neighbors greet you by name. Here, you wake up to sun-warmed stone and quiet luxury, with boutique wellness studios and design-forward cafés just a short drive away. For a truly inspired experience, split your time: book the Tempe town-lake-side for six months—when the water sparkles and the scene pulses with creative energy—and spend the other six in North Scottsdale’s desert embrace, climbing trails at sunrise and unwinding amid desert gardens. It’s the best of both worlds: urban riverside buzz, and secluded desert sanctuary, each fueling a different rhythm in your life. In both settings, you’re not just renting—you’re curating your own chapter of living well in the Valley of the Sun.
Arizona’s Sonoran Desert is one of the lushest deserts on Earth. You'll see wildflowers, towering saguaros, and vibrant green palo verde trees — especially stunning after a monsoon or winter rain.
Start your morning hiking in cactus-dotted warmth and end your evening in the snowy pines of Flagstaff or the cool pine forests of Payson. Arizona has 6+ climate zones — more than most states.
From Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West to ultra-modern hillside estates in Paradise Valley, Arizona is a playground for architectural lovers — blending earth, light, and geometry in breathtaking harmony.
Local coffee shops are part of the lifestyle: Fourtillfour for vintage Porsche lovers, Cartel for creatives, Berdena’s for quiet charm. Many become second offices for entrepreneurs and remote creatives.
Locals hike Camelback before 7am, do yoga in McDowell Sonoran Preserve, or meditate on boulders under sunset skies. You don’t need a gym when the mountains call daily.

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Nice to meet you! I’m Katrina Golikova, and I believe you landed here for a reason. I help my clients to reach their real estate goals through thriving creative solutions and love to share my knowledge—giving lots of freebies along the way.
See You Soon,
Katrina