Category: North Scottsdale

  • Scottsdale Subdivision of the Day: Desert Highlands

    If you like golf. Especially golf with a Jack Nicklaus flair. Desert Highlands could be the community for you to consider. Location wise it’s a bit closer to the action in Scottsdale than neighboring golf communities like Troon and Estancia. Just a quick zip along Happy Valley Rd. from Pima. The real estate in desert […]

  • Million Dollar Sales | Arizona Real Estate

    The market has been down. We all know that. Heading down since roughly October 2006 depending on your zipcode. But for a while now it’s been flat. Not very much up or down. Even in this market some people are willing to spend over a million dollars on their home. Million Dollar Homes Sale in […]

  • Horses in Scottsdale

    Living in a Western town means you are never too far from a horse. Many properties have horse privileges and in the Northern reaches of Scottsdale there are still ranches. Number of properties for sale with horse privileges today. 157 Cheapest horse property currently for sale. $122,900 Most expensive Scottsdale horse property currently for sale. $13,900,000 And lastly. Number […]

  • Back in Cactus Acres | North Scottsdale

    Today I am back in one of my favorite areas of real estate in the entire valley: Cactus Acres.  Why is Cactus Acres worth considering in your home search? No HOA. Full acre lots. Some properties have horse privileges. Close to Loop 101. Mix of custom homes, with contrasting architectural style. So if you want to […]

  • Downsizing in the Desert

    After the property market had it’s recent correction downsizing became a hot concept. People just didn’t want 7,000 square feet McMansion’s as much any  more. What if you want to downsize but also stay in the heart of the desert? There are options. SOme of the more recent condominium builds in places such as DC […]

  • Subdivision of the Day: Scottsdale Mountain

    Scottsdale Mountain is in the far east of Scottsdale, along the Shea corridor. Nestled into the McDowell mountains. It’s actually possible hike through the preserve from the trailhead at 136th St. just outside Scottsdale Mountain all the way to the Gateway trailhead in 85255, and even the borders of Silverleaf. Trail map. To go all […]