The Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak in Phoenix is already well-known as a fun family resort with plenty of activities for parents and kids alike. To add to the fun, they have launched a “Summer Splash promotion that really packs in the savings. In addition to a great room rate that includes a two-room suite, you also get […]
The Luxury Condo Market in Greater Phoenix – June 2008
The Greater Phoenix luxury condo market saw some changes in June. Sales were down to 5 units, versus May’s 8 sales. However, the average sales price went up quite a bit from $1,752,937 in May to $1,924,000. All of June’s sales were in the city of Scottsdale – with four of the units coming from […]
Scottsdale Single-Family Resale Market- June 2008
The numbers for June are in for Scottsdale’s single-family home resale market, and the news continues to be good. Once again, the number of active listings has dropped and the figure is now below the 4,000 mark at 3,941. The number of sales increased 7% over May to 321, continuing an upward trend that started […]
Phoenix Ranked as “Real Estate Bargain” by Fortune Magazine
Fortune Magazine recently released an article called “6 Real Estate Bargains”. Phoenix made the list as did Miami, Las Vegas, San Diego, Tampa and Denver. The rationale for Phoenix being a bargain was that home prices have been consistently dropping in the recent past. However, this does not mean all areas are equally impacted. Some areas […]
Michael Mina comes to North Scottsdale with Bourbon Steak
North Scottsdale has joined the ranks of San Francisco, Las Vegas, Miami and other key markets with the debut of Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Michael Mina is a well-known, outstanding chef who rose to fame in San Francisco. Since, then, the Michael Mina empire has expanded to many key markets. […]
Heather Tawes Nelson Completes CRS Residential Real Estate Investment Course
Earlier this month, Heather Tawes Nelson completed the specialized real estate investment course entitled “Creating Wealth through Residential Real Estate Investments” conducted by the Council of Residential Specialists (CRS) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. The course covered the fundamentals of investment, taxes affecting real estate investment, and investment strategies to create wealth. During the two-day […]
The Herb Box – DC Ranch’s New Place to Lunch
As a real estate professional, I frequently have the opportunity to take clients to lunches and dinners. Last week, I met a client at The Herb Box on DC Ranch’s Market Street for a lunch meeting. The Herb Box is a perfect place to meet for a bite. Service is friendly, the decor is stylish and […]
$7.15 Million Sale in Scottsdale
Earlier this month, an estate in Scottsdale sold for $7.15 million. The estate is located in Carefree Ranch, an exclusive community located in far North Scottsdale, adjacent to Desert Mountain. Known for its large parcels and astounding views, Carefree Ranch is quite impressive. The Tuscan home was built in 2007 and encompasses 9,000 square feet with four […]
