A Phoenix home's personality is revealed through each detail. Whether it's the meticulous planning that went into the house's original design or it's the layout of the house against a dramatic Arizona landscape, a Phoenix home with personality is a home with style.

The Greater Metropolitan Phoenix area has a reputation of being comprised of boring houses that are made from carbon copy design. But this isn't always the case. Phoenix is made up of a dense mixture of people and cultures from areas all over the globe that have brought different styles and influences to the city and the houses that they call home. The secret is knowing where to find these interesting and beautiful Phoenix homes for sale.

No matter what style you're looking for, whether it's a Spanish Hacienda or English Tudor cottage, the Phoenix area has it. And I know just where to find the Phoenix home of your dreams.

I'm Joe Janus. If you're passionate about beautifully designed Phoenix homes, I'd like to be your real estate agent. As an architecture enthusiast, I have gained an appreciation and skill for finding Phoenix homes with distinct and fascinating designs that complement a buyer's style. I find that Arizona's mixture of culture and strong history has given homes in the Valley unique details, stories and personalities that are unmatched in any part of the world.

Allow me to show you a house with personality. A house with style.

Phoenix Foreclosures and Short Sales: The Phoenix real estate market continues to be bogged down with short sales and pre-foreclosures. As of March 2010, there are over 14,000 active short sale/pre-foreclosure listings throughout the Valley. These types of transactions will be a part of the market for the next few years. I find it extremely important for buyers to use a REALTOR® who has been properly trained in how to handle and negotiate these types of transactions.

As a real estate expert specializing in unique and architecturally distinctive homes throughout Phoenix, Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, my clients find that my experience with short sales and foreclosures is extremely valuable.

Joe Janus, real estate agent and REALTOR®, specializes in architecturally distinctive homes for sale in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, including architect-designed homes, homes in styles unique to our region, luxury homes and historic properties.