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This is a house like you’ve seen in some of your best dreams—nestled in the mountains for views as eclectic as the seasons (well, in places where they have seasons), and exuding a charm that many Modern homes for sale in the Phoenix area today are sadly without. And all in a gorgeous palace in the sky that is both lavishly ...

I've uploaded the MLS market stats report for the 1st quarter of 2008 for ALL Maricopa County zip codes.  Compared to the same quarter in 2007 almost all areas show a decline (not a big surprise there) in the average home price. However a few areas have experienced an increase. Zip code 85258 (McCormick Ranch area) experienced a ...

This week reports are ready for you to download. The median list price for zip 85018 (Camelback Corridor/Arcadia area) this week is $699,000 which is $5,000 over last weeks median. For other areas like Troon, McCormick Ranch, Paradise Valley, North Central Phoenix and the Biltmore check out my reports page.   If you're looking for ...

As we move into May, mortgage rates are slowly dropping. The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has lowered to 6.01 percent, with fees increasing to an average of 1.26 points, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Last year at this time, the average mortgage rate was 6.16 percent. The average rate for the 15-year fixed-rate ...

This weeks real estate market trend reports for the following zip codes are ready for download.  a. 85262, 85255 - North Scottsdale  b. 85013 - North Central Phoenix  c. 85258 - McCormick Ranch/Scottsdale/Gainey Ranch area of Scottsdale  d. 85018 - Camelback Corridor/Arcadia Area  e. 85016 - Biltmore Area   d. ...

Catherine Reagor The Arizona Republic Mar. 18, 2008 12:00 AM A 10,000-square-foot mansion on 5 prime acres along the slope of Paradise Valley's Mummy Mountain has been snapped up for a record $14 million by a Canadian attorney. Jeffrey Slopen of Ontario, Canada, paid cash for the contemporary-style home built in 1999 out of block and steel. ...

On a weekly basis, I'll be summarizing market trends in various zip codes of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. This week I'm starting with Paradise Valley (zip code 85253). Paradise Valley is situated between Phoenix and Scottsdale and is one of the nations 50 wealthiest areas. The median home price this week (2/18/08) is ...

In the words of Linda Mason Hunter, the author of Southwest Style, one of my favorite books about architecture and design, homes built under the aegis of the Industrial Aesthetic look “strangely at home amid the soft colors and warm glow of the American Southwest.” One peek at this Will Bruder treasure in glass, concrete block, and ...

This fantastic jewel is a real find for anyone who loves golfing in Arizona—considered by many to be the Golf Capital of the World—and for anyone who would love a private romping ground of green against a giant backdrop of unspoiled desert foothills. Neighbor to none other than the Paradise Valley Country Club Golf Course, this gated ...

Ever dreamed of the perfect vacation home in Tuscany or the South of France? You’ve just found it, right here in aptly named Paradise Valley, and you can R&R there in fantastic, relaxing style every day of the year. The outdoors are at least as exquisite as the in: as just part of this home’s beautiful 360-degree vista, a deck with ...