It was recently announced that the Wallace Desert Gardens, located in the luxury community of Sincuidados in North Scottsdale, are being moved. In March, the current caretakers expressed concerns about the Wallace Desert Gardens Foundation’s decreasing income. Contributions to the non-profit peaked in 2006 at $3.4 million and dropped to a mere $5,165 by 2011. […]
Historical Pinnacle Peak Patio Thrives in a Modern World
It is nice to know that some places are keeping spirit of the Old West alive in Scottsdale. Pinnacle Peak Patio is located in Troon North. It sits across from Pinnacle Peak Park and just around the corner from the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. It is still going strong after 56 years. […]
PGA Returns to Arizona with the Accenture Match Play Championship
The PGA returns to Arizona this week with the Accenture match Play Championship. It will be held February 20-24 at The Golf Club at Dove Mountain. The top 64 players in the world will compete for the coveted Walter Hagen Cup. This is the second stop in Arizona for the PGA Tour. The players ranked […]
Luxury Living in Scottsdale For Less Than Other Resort Communities
Scottsdale is known across the country as a luxury community. When most people think of Scottsdale AZ they envision luxury homes and condos, often on golf courses. Scottsdale is truly a luxury lifestyle to be enjoyed. Although prices in Scottsdale are higher than in many cities, they are significantly less than most resort or luxury […]
Scottsdale has the Best Holiday Shopping
I did some holiday shopping this weekend. I hit quite a few places including Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter. I love those malls because they are both wonderful outdoor malls that let you stroll in the sunshine, under the palm trees, while shopping. Both also have a great selection of stores and restaurants. I was […]
Scottsdale Golf Clubs Change to Market Based Pricing
If you are considering purchasing a Scottsdale home in a golf community, you should be aware that many Scottsdale golf clubs have changed from a set price for a golf membership to “market-based pricing”. This greatly affects the purchase price and value of the memberships in those Scottsdale communities. Estancia and DC Ranch both currently […]
Scottsdale Named One of Best Cities in America
CNN/Money magazine recently ranked the city of Scottsdale in its “Best Places to Live” list. The magazine publishes an annual ranking of “America’s best small cities.” Scottsdale regularly receives similar accolades. Quite simply, the word is out. Scottsdale offers an unparalleled lifestyle of luxury homes in a resort atmosphere. The recent crash of the Scottsdale […]
Old West Theme Park Proposed for North Scottsdale
Scottsdale homeowners and residents can possibly look forward to an old West theme park in at 94th Street and Bell Road in North Scottsdale. The park will be a $48 million project and will resemble a 1880s town. Similar in some ways to the previous Rawhide western town which was in Scottsdale for many years. […]