Luxury Condo Living
Status Update on Major East Valley Condo Projects
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008Main Street Plaza Location: Downtown Scottsdale Condos & Retail Status: First phase complete, later phases stalled, developer in legal dispute with Scottsdale. Centrovida Location: McDowell & Miller, Downtown Scottsdale Mixed-use town homes, apartments, offices, retail shops Status: Stalled Southbridge Location: South side of canal between Goldwater & Scottsdale Rd., Downtown Scottsdale Mixed-use residences, shops, offices, [...]
7 Reasons for Buying a Scottsdale, Tempe, or Phoenix Condo
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008With the dramatic changes in the real estate market, many buyers in Scottsdale, Tempe and Phoenix are turning to purchasing a condo, town home or loft rather than a single family home as their first home purchase. With the condo lifestyle on the rise you can find them located in a variety of places so there is sure [...]
Not So Luxurious Phoenix High Rise Condos
Saturday, July 19th, 2008A high-rise renovation project on a historic central Phoenix landmark in that received high praise when it was converted from apartments to condominiums in 2005 is not receiving such high praise now. The Landmark Towers, 4750 N. Central Ave., was built as Camelback Towers in 1963. The project received much attention when it was restored [...]
Should You Buy a New Construction Condo or an Existing Condo?
Sunday, June 1st, 2008Buyers looking to purchase a condo in Scottsdale, Tempe, or Phoenix have a variety of purchasing options. If you are trying to decide between purchasing a new construction condo or an existing condo, then you will soon discover that each has their pros & cons. Below are a few of each that may assist you [...]
Downtown Scottsdale Urban Revitalization – Perfect for Condo Living!
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008According to Scottsdale’s Economic Vitality Department, the total reinvestment in the portion of Scottsdale south of Chaparral Road during the past five years is now approaching $3.3 billion. The latest city assessment of the area reflected a number of positive findings and trends: A number of proposed projects, such as the Waterview and the Entertainment [...]
Condos, Luxury Living, & Fine Wine in Arizona
Sunday, March 16th, 2008Luxury urban living and fine wine go hand in hand. It is my opinion that every Scottsdale, Tempe, or Phoenix luxury condo should have a wine refrigerator. In fact, buy your next condo through me and mention this blog and I will purchase you a wine refrigerator for your condo at close of escrow! When [...]
45 Million U.S. Condo Owners are Happy With the Lifestyle
Sunday, February 10th, 2008Condo residents number as high as 58 million in this country, according to the Community Associations Institute. This translates into more than 295 neighborhoods that were governed by a board, or a rule-based community association. Nearly seventy-five per cent of these residents report that the rules have enhanced and protected their lives. Over seventy per [...]
Are Condos Still in Demand?
Sunday, January 13th, 2008Now that the ‘Condo Rush’ is over and the speculator investors have stampeded off into the sunset, are condos still a popular choice among buyers? This answer is Yes – Affordability, short commute times, low maintenance, & overall lifestyle attributes are among the reasons that condos are and will continue to be in demand. Compared [...]
The Luxury Condo Team is Redefining the 3 L’s of Condominium Living…Luxury Lifestyle Location for Baby Boomers and Business Professionals
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007When research confirmed the desires of young professionals and baby boomers alike for a low maintenance, convenient urban lifestyle, local luxury condominium expert Chris Ouellette “set up shop” to offer professional real estate services for this niche group. With over 12 years of real estate experience, Ouellette and his team took on a new venture [...]
The ‘Best of the Best’ Luxury Condos in Scottsdale, Tempe, & Phoenix, Arizona
Monday, November 5th, 2007Thinking about taking advantage of the current Buyer’s Market and purchasing a luxury condo in Scottsdale, Tempe, or Phoenix? Not sure where to begin your search of all of the new condo projects recently built and currently under construction? Let the Luxury Condo Team take some of the guess work out of your search! Since we [...]