10 to Watch: Scottsdale Optima at Camelview

May 16th, 2012

The Optima Camelview Scottsdale condos are a dynamic landmark to architectural beauty and refined urban living. An exclusive address in the center of downtown Scottsdale, these units are unlike anything you have ever seen before. Residents take leisurely strolls to the cultural venues, shopping, dining and ...

The New Breed of Investor

May 16th, 2012

Condominiums have always attracted investors hoping to make an easy profit with minimal effort.  Whether the condos were flipped for a quick ROI or rented out for an income stream, the owners, more often than not, were never actually seen on property – until recently. There is a new breed of ...

10 to Watch: Unique Estates

May 2nd, 2012

As you peruse descriptions of the following estates, you'll find the use of adjectives such as artfully designed, architectural masterpiece, superior craftsmanship and romantic French-inspired estate.  Well, it's all true.  If you are shopping for a home in this particular market, you won't be disappointed ...

Green Home Design Trends

April 30th, 2012

Today’s green home designs offer a clever merger of technology and sustainable living, helping proponents to further reduce their carbon footprint.  Many of these homes provide excellent opportunities to model and teach future generations how to better protect the planet. Landscaping from rooftop to ...

10 to Watch: Land in Paradise Valley

April 19th, 2012

Detailed below you will find some amazing opportunities to purchase land in the much sought-after Paradise Valley.  Before you build your dream home you must have a dream location, and here it is!  The above photo previews lots 8 & 9 described below. 1.  5235 E San Juan Avenue 35, Paradise ...

The Importance of Good Neighbors

April 19th, 2012

In our technology dominated world, where it is possible to have thousands of “friends” whom we never actually see on a regular basis, let’s not forget what lies just outside our front doors – our neighbors!  The people and families that form our neighborhood have the potential to become one of ...

10 to Watch: Silverleaf

April 5th, 2012

At Silverleaf, while every neighborhood has its own, distinctive flavor, each individual home still manages to maintain a certain uniqueness.  Along with these architectural gems you will find settings that offer coolly shaded desert parks, private enclaves within walking distance of the Silverleaf ...

Easy Ways to Conserve Energy and Save Water

April 5th, 2012

As the days grow longer and summer approaches, water and energy conservation play a more important role in our everyday lives.  It’s always helpful to have a few reminders and suggestions of how easy it can be to save energy and conserve water while going about our daily routines.  Saving water is of ...

10 to Watch: Scottsdale Estates Under $5 million

March 20th, 2012

Estate-mansion, potato-potahto; call it what you will, Scottsdale has a varied selection of notable estates available for under $5 million.  The above photo is a preview of the second floor of property No. 3 below. 1.  12255 E Paraiso Drive, Scottsdale $4,995,000 Presented by RE/MAX Fine ...

What’s the Value of My Home Today?

March 20th, 2012

Today’s real estate market is more lively and unpredictable than ever before.  Both sellers and buyers alike wonder if they are getting a fair market value in their real estate transactions.  Sure, you will call in appraisers and take advantage of the free home valuation tool offered on the REALTOR.com ...