UPDATE: The Luxian community never came to fruition. ______________________________ Recently, I had the opportunity to meet with the development team of LUXIAN Scottsdale to learn more about the wonderful and unique concept they are bringing to Scottsdale. The LUXIAN Scottsdale will be located on Camelback Road adjacent to the Phoenician golf course and in the heart […]
Fortune Small Business Magazine ranks Scottsdale #25 in its “100 Best Places to Live and Launch”
In April of 2008, the Fortune Small Business magazine published a list outlining the “100 Best Places to Live and Launch” in the United States. The winners were rated on lifestyle as well as business climate for small business owners. Scottsdale came in at number 25. According to the magazine, Scottsdale ranked high on culture, nightlife, […]
Scottsdale Luxury Condo Market Performance Year-to-Date
Previously, I wrote a post on the million-dollar plus condo market in Scottsdale and the surrounding areas. Curious to see how the luxury condo segment has been performing in 2008, I pulled some data* to review. Phoenix Valley Overview To start, I looked at the information from a Valleywide perspective. Currently, there are 103 condos for sale in the Valley priced and […]
Sprinkles Cupcakes is now open in Scottsdale
Fresh from overwhelming success in Beverly Hills, California, Sprinkles Cupcakes has now opened a location in Scottsdale. Located on the northeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Camelback Road, across from the Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall, the store is in a prime location in the rapidly expanding and ever-more-chic Downtown Scottsdale. Sprinkles Cupcakes have been featured on Oprah, […]
Scottsdale Single-Family Luxury Home Market – April 2008
In September of 2007, I started compiling data on the Scottsdale luxury home market broken into price ranges. (Note: The data is for single-family resale homes.) As of April 2008, some promising trends have been emerging, with results varying depending on the price range. – APRIL 2008 – Homes Priced Between $1,000,000 – $1,499,999 – Actives: There were […]
102 Edward Ayer, Forest Highlands, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Located in the exclusive golf community of Forest Highlands in Flagstaff, Arizona, 102 Edward Ayer Road is a spectacular custom golf home with many “green” and “healthy” features. This 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home overlooks the 4th and 5th holes of the Canyon Course, which is ranked the #1 course in Arizona. This home was built to […]
Scottsdale Real Estate Market Performance for Single-Family Homes- Through April 2008
The April numbers have posted and the results for Scottsdale single-family resale homes April 2008 continue to improve. Trend Analysis – Scottsdale Single-Family Homes – Resale All Price Points 2007 2008 Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. Avg. Active 3,761 […]
Scottsdale’s Most Luxurious Condo Developments – Optima Camelview Village
The Optima Camelview Village is a luxurious, unique development located in the heart of Scottsdale and stands out because of its blend of modern and “green” design. As you approach the development, you see floor-to-ceiling glass windows, stone panels, steel and verdant greenery cascading down from each level. Located on a prime 14 acres on the corner […]