Hike the McDowell Sonoran Preserve

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With the recent construction of the Brown’s Ranch Trailhead, conveniently located in Troon North, more Scottsdale residents are heading to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve to explore the vast network of award-winning trails. The Preserve is a favorite destination for the nature lovers of Scottsdale, being the home of around 27,800 acres of picturesque desert scenery…. Read More

Reciprocal Golf at Desert Highlands

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Don’t forget to take advantage of the Summer 2013 Reciprocal Golf Program in the coming months. For a limited time, members of Desert Highlands, the Country Club at DC Ranch and Troon Country Club will be able to play and dine at other participating golf clubs. If you have a membership with these or any… Read More

Tips for Making Competitive Offers on Scottsdale Homes

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The Scottsdale real estate market grows more competitive everyday as smaller inventories meet a greater demand. When buying a home in Scottsdale, it may take a more competitive offer for you to get the home you really want. Here are a few tips that can help you make an offer that the seller can’t refuse…. Read More

Brown’s Ranch Trailhead Debuts in Troon

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If you are seeking a nice new hike in Scottsdale, you may be excited to learn that a new trailhead is set to open in the Troon area this fall. The McDowell Sonoran Preserve recently announced the Brown’s Ranch Trailhead, which was built in celebration of the Preserve’s three-year-long expansion. Following its grand opening on… Read More

The Benefits of Using an Experienced Scottsdale Realtor

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When purchasing Scottsdale real estate, it is important to choose the real estate agent that will serve you best. Considering a home may end up being the largest and most complicated purchase you will ever make, it is crucial that you use a realtor with enough expertise to help you along and make the process… Read More

Tom’s Thumb – Scottsdale Hike of the Week

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Tom’s Thumb, a popular hike located near Troon Village in Scottsdale, is by far one of my favorite hikes. Since the recent opening of the Tom’s Thumb Trailhead, this trail has gotten some decent traffic, due to its moderate difficulty and incredible views. The hike is a simple out and back, stretching to about 4.2… Read More

Fewer Scottsdale Homeowners Underwater

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Across the Phoenix area, fewer homeowners are underwater on their mortgages, and prices of homes are soaring upward. This, of course, includes the prices of Scottsdale homes, which are some of the most popular on the market. Figures from Zillow Inc. show that the negative equity rate in metro Phoenix has fallen to 36 percent… Read More

Summer Concert Series Continues at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

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If you have missed the first four concerts of the free summer concert series, held at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park near McCormick Ranch, there are still six more you can catch. The series will continue through July 7th, with a concert every Sunday evening. Last Sunday, park visitors enjoyed some Retro 80s jams from Rock Lobster…. Read More

Scottsdale Foreclosure Deal of the Day

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Looking for a great deal on a Scottsdale foreclosure? Check out this charming golf-view home located in Heritage Village I at McCormick Ranch. Foreclosures in Scottsdale are becoming far scarcer in the healing real estate market, and home prices are shooting skyward as the housing supply becomes more limited. Don’t miss out on an excellent opportunity to snatch… Read More

Scottsdale Foreclosures Down Substantially

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The Scottsdale AZ real estate market is beginning to reach levels of normalcy, especially when it comes to foreclosure rates. According to The Cromford Report, the number of pending foreclosures, as well as the current REO inventory, is down significantly from that seen around this time in 2011. At the same time, prices of Scottsdale homes… Read More


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