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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 ...

Here is a perfect example of what the Great Southwest has to offer the architectural canon: a 1936 Spanish Territorial in the heart of the Willo Historic District. The gable-less, pitched roof is all Territorial; its barrel tiles Spanish Mission. The Saltillo tiles throughout the home, as well as the brightly colored tiles around the fireplace, ...

A Ranch by definition, this impeccably kept Arcadia home is really a rich, pleasing contemporary with plenty of surprises. Fully renovated by David Michael Miller Associates, it skillfully blends state-of-the-art living with a framework steeped in nostalgia and elegance. (The Scottsdale design firm has been featured in such publications as The New ...

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 ...

Sales activity for the Arcadia area (for those of you who know the MLS area number it's area 405) has been pretty slow.     There are 88 single family homes listed for sale between $450,000 and $4,950,000 with square footage ranging from 1536 to 7860.  Since January 1, 2008 ten homes have sold and an additional 12 are ...

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 ...

Here is the kind of home that makes people say “Oooh” when they see it from the curb, and “Ahh” when they reach the inside. The stunning look of red barrel tiles atop the white walls of this 1930s Spanish Revival remind you of how aesthetically pleasing the old world styles can be. The hardwood floors, coved ceilings, ...

The rich character of this charming historic home for sale in the Roosevelt historic district of Phoenix is loud and clear before you even step onto the property—its bold profile of straight and curved lines, elegantly earthy brick façade, and beautifully contrasting colors all hint at the peaceful, tasteful spaces within. It’s ...

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. ...