If anyone had the chance to watch this great event on television, you were surely impressed with the beautiful surroundings as the 30 top players from the Champions tour played their first individual round of golf. At the end of the day, defending champion Jay Don Blake shot a 6 under par 64 to grab […]
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Scottsdale and Phoenix Luxury Condo Sales – 2012 Performance
Here is an overview of luxury condo sales in Scottsdale and Phoenix through the third quarter of 2012. I define luxury condos as those units with asking prices above $1 million. I have broken the information into three categories including all luxury condo sales for 2012 and then sales activity for the individual cities of […]
Charles Schwab Cup Championship at Desert Mountain 2012
Next week is the big event at Desert Mountain we’ve all been waiting for – the 2012 Charles Schwab Cup Championship. The top 30 players on the Champions Tour money list at the conclusion of the 2012 season will be eligible to compete. The Champions Tour tournament will be played on the Cochise golf course […]
Construction on North Scottsdale Road – October 2012 Update
At the end of September, a major construction project on Scottsdale Road in the Pinnacle Peak area began. This project is slated to be completed in October 2013, but is being performed in phases to help minimize traffic disruptions. Once complete, additional lanes will have been added to Scottsdale Road, there will be a bridge […]
Scottsdale Events – Scottsdale Polo Championships, October 2012
POLO in Scottsdale? You bet! I had the great pleasure of attending my first polo match yesterday at the second annual Scottsdale Polo Championships Horse and Horsepower. The event was held on the grassy arena at West World and was well attended. They were expecting 6,000 people, and judging by the crowds, they fulfilled their […]
Luxury Home Design Trends for 2012 and Beyond
This week at a luxury real estate conference, I was fortunate enough to hear Kay Green of Kay Green Design Inc. talk about the the luxury design trends she and her team are seeing and implementing in their projects. Below are a few of the many items she shared that may be of interest to […]
The Town of Carefree Arizona – 2012 Real Estate Report Through Q3
The Town of Carefree Arizona is a quiet, yet vibrant, town located on the north side of the Phoenix Valley. It is well-known for being home to the acclaimed Boulders Resort and Spa, but Carefree offers so much more. There are excellent dining, shopping, sport and entertainment options. The town center of Carefree definitely worth […]
Paradise Valley Arizona – 2012 Real Estate Report Through Q3
The Town of Paradise Valley in Arizona is considered to be one of the nicest areas to live in the state of Arizona. It is known for its stunning luxury homes and upscale dining and resort options. Homes in Paradise Valley vary quite a bit stylistically. You will see anything from sleek contemporary to Spanish-influenced […]
