Michelle O’Neill and Paul Perry presents

Nestled on 5 acres in North Scottsdale, this is the most serene and beautiful place to call home. Architect, Lee Hutchison. lovingly describes this home as Pueblo Contemporary. As you pass the 1st of 6 fireplaces through the courtyard entrance you are welcomed into a loved home that has been meticulously maintained. Your eyes are immediately drawn toward the artistic foyer tile and the incredible views beyond. The details designed into the home are stunning from the massive log posts and beams to the intricately carved wood cabinetry. The Saltillo tile is so beautifully laid it won the 2009 Award of Excellence. The great room floor plan is warm and inviting with large picture windows framing the panoramic mountain views and sunsets.

The owners suite and two ensuite guest bedrooms are located in the main home along with an office and large downstairs media/game room. The guest casita offers a sitting area, kitchenette, and bedroom. The views and serenity of the outdoor spaces take your breathe away. Enjoy the negative edge pool, spa, and putting green. The various gathering places outside will bring large groups together as well as provide intimate spaces for two. The home is being offered furnished. Casa de Suenos, is a place to call home.

Address: 9030 E Jack Neville Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Price: $3,980,000

Photo credit: Indy Ferrufino

For more information, please contact Michelle O’Neill And Paul Perry at 480-776-9958 or michelle.oneill@russlyon.com

Michelle O’Neill and Paul Perry are the exclusive agents representing the Paradise Valley, AZ real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

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Vanessa Neumann-Andrews presents

Welcome to the ultimate epitome of assembled perfection. From the site selection to Architectural floor plans and finally, the finest of interior design finishes. This intentional estate was crafted for its proximity to the 24-hour Guard Gate, the Club House, and the surrounding views of distant mountains, 7 surrounding boulders, and the #1 Signature Fairway. This is one of few lots where neighboring building envelopes will always protect your view and privacy. Some of the Priceless Materials include rare limestone and vintage wood floors, handcrafted ironwork, interior corbeled beams. The chef's kitchen is a masterpiece! At the heart is the rare La Cornue range with two ovens handcrafted by artisans outside Paris, France. See the Motion Videos! Home has almost Approx. 8,996 SQFT, 5 bedrooms, 7.5 Baths, wonderful pool and spa, 5 Car Garage spaces, 2 more parking places. About the world renowned Boulders Resort & Spa Golf Club in Carefree, Arizona: From all over the country and many international as well, residents in The Boulders are those who are looking for something truly special. Nowhere else can you find the ideal combination of spectacular golf, wonderful resort amenities, and superb social gatherings, all set against a remarkable landscape of stacked boulders, Saguaro cactus, and mountains. Perhaps the greatest virtue of the Boulders Club and Boulders Community is the people. Down to earth, laid back, positive, non-pretentious, compassionate, supportive, and an overall great sense of pride, are just a few ways to describe those who find their way to this extraordinary destination. For more information or a private tour of this truly magnificent property, call or text Realtor Vanessa Neumann Andrews, TheCarefreeRealtor.com at 602.999.6569.

Address: 7311 E Arroyo Hondo Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85266

Price: $5,500,000

Photo credit: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

For more information, please contact Vanessa Neumann-Andrews at 602-999-6569 or v@thecarefreerealtor.com

Vanessa Neumann-Andrews is the exclusive agent representing the Carefree, AZ real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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What do you ask clients not to have displayed when showing their home for sale?

A unique task as each client finds personal value in everyday items. People have those special things at home that make their home – home. We encourage clients to think about walking a model home or residence that inspires them. That inspiration leads to the best showing of the house when coupled with the right agent!

We help clients think beyond the typical “depersonalize” message so commonly shared by agents. We work with our clients on items that add personality, with simple updating, to attract the modern buyer. Homes with character inspire a buyer’s connection as they try to imagine living in your space.

Organizing the “Chaos” of everyday living can quickly transform a space into an inviting home. In addition to the indoor space, we also discuss the importance of the home’s outdoor spaces. Plants, both indoor and outdoor, add a sense of vitality and life with a $100 budget plus time.

Indoor and outdoor lighting is often overlooked as a way to impact the idea of an organized home. Imagine how you would feel coming home to the ambiance of working landscape lights in your new home. Lastly, we don’t want to mention your unmentionables – which could be anything from personal documents you’ve left on a desk or laundry in the hamper, and of course, your unmentionables should be tucked safely away until the showing is over!

Photo Credit: Sara Goodman Photography

How did the second quarter of 2020 real estate perform in your market?

Even with significant changes in day-to-day living, market performance has been counterintuitive. COVID-19 and monetary policy have excited the market beyond what one might expect. Overall inventory has steadily decreased, especially with properties valued below $650,000. As the home inventories continue to decline, coupled with the Fed’s long-term outlook on low rates, we anticipate a strong market will continue.

Is it currently a buyer or seller’s market in your market?

Oddly enough, both. It depends on the home's price point. If a house is under $650,000 and partnered with a great agent, it sells faster than our clients expect. Forget selling in 72 hours; our Clients are lucky to have 72 minutes to decide if they want the house once listed. People need to be mindful and aggressive with their offers to secure a home. It takes a steady hand and great strategy to find our client's dream in this space.

Homes over the $1M threshold are picking up steam, but it’s still a buyer’s market. Our clients can be more discriminating in their search for “just the right” property. The benefit of time is still available in the luxury market, for now! Our access to excellent properties and pocket listings allows us to move quickly with our clients.

What do you love about your market?

Diversity of People and Product!! There is a wide variety of building styles – ranging from vintage to modern meeting our clients’ Idea of Lifestyle. This broad range allows us to work with clients to find their space. Want mid-century, we’ve got it! Waterfront living, not a problem. Urban or suburban retreat let’s get started. Arizona’s diversity is surprising to visitors, a gem for locals and is what we love about our work in this community.

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Welcome to Santo Tomas, one of the Valley's most sought after neighborhoods, and with one quick drive through these streets, you'll see why. Santa Barbara inspired architecture with gorgeous curb appeal, vaulted ceiling, and elegant wood flooring throughout. This split floor plan, 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home is the epitome of charm and sophistication. With a grand living room, spacious dining room and gourmet kitchen, you will want to host dinner parties often. Spacious master suite with cozy sitting area, overlooking the rose gardens, fireplace and a fabulous master bathroom, including a jet tub, walk-in shower, dual vanities, make-up vanity and oversized clothing closet. Backyard features lush landscaping, mature trees, new Saltillo tiles and a sparkling swimming pool.

Address: 7273 E Royal Palm Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Price: $1,899,000

For more information, please contact Chris Karas at (602)-919-6511 or chris@thekarasgroup.com

Chris Karas is the exclusive agent representing the Paradise Valley, AZ real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Photo Credit: Kevin Brost

Photo Credit: Kevin Brost

Photo Credit: Kevin Brost

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Custom home ideally situated on the 1st green of the Legend Trail Golf Club surrounded by mountain views. The 4 bed 3.5 bath home offers a refined palette, spacious open floor plan, dramatic coffered ceiling, and upgrades throughou

Grand Master retreat offers private access to the patio, spa-inspired en suite, large shower & walk-in closets. Stunning kitchen offers stone slab counters, breakfast bar, center island, walk-in pantry, and upscale appliances. You will enjoy entertaining in the full-service wet bar with wine cooler. Each guest bedroom, closet, and bath are generously sized.

Indoor/outdoor living is made easy with the backyard amenities, heated pool and spa, covered patio, fire pit, built-in barbeque, and beautiful desert landscape. Taking advantage of the expansive surrounding views is made easy with the spiral stairway leading to a roof deck.

Address: 34487 N 92nd Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Price: $1,230,000

For more information, please contact Kellan Brady at 602-466-9771 or KellanB@AerisHouse.com

Aeris House is the exclusive agent representing the Scottsdale, Arizona real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

Photo Credit: Lister Assister

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What do you ask clients to not have displayed when showing their homes for sale?

I ask clients to declutter their homes. Think “staged but lived in”. If you have a paper towel holder and a soap on your kitchen island, please tuck them away under the sink for a showing. Replace them with fresh flowers instead.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Karas Group

How did the second quarter of 2020 real estate perform in your market?

Greater Phoenix June sales across all price points were very strong over April and May and even beat out our previous record set in March. Lots of people are considering and making Arizona their new home.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Karas Group

Is it currently a buyer or seller’s market in your market?

Demand is high and inventory is low, which makes for a seller’s market. We are seeing above list and even multiple offers, in some cases.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Karas Group

What do you love about the housing market in your market?

I enjoy the fact that my clients come from all over the United States and from a variety of professions and backgrounds. I’ve lived all over the US, so I especially love it when I can make a connection with buyers from the same cities.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Karas Group

Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Karas Group

Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Karas Group

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There might not be a better way to live. Casa Del Caballo is a palatially scaled horse property surrounded by mountain views. The 9 acre plus property with private gated entry leads to a residence with 7 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Attached to the main house is a 2-bedroom private casita with kitchen.

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Desert Mountain is an 8,200 acre, gated, private golf and resort-style master-planned community featuring approximately 2200 custom homesites. The top elevation is 4,890', highest in all of Maricopa County and includes a twenty-mile private mountain trail system for the exclusive use of Desert Mountain residents.

The Desert Mountain Club is a significant attraction of living in Desert Mountain and is optional and is available by separate membership. The Club is internationally famous as a year round private resort style club with an expansive Fitness center, Private Spa, six Jack Nicklaus Championship Golf Courses and brand one new executive course. The Club also features nine excellent restaurants and bars from very casual to a bit more upscale offering varying types of cuisine from Casual Healthy to Italian Fine Dining.

The Sonoran Clubhouse and Fitness Center offers three pools including a heated lap pool, a well established Tennis Program (nine courts, including one grass, five Har-Tru, and three cushioned surface hard courts). The Fitness Center was updated in 2016 at a cost of more than $12,000,000 and now offers a first-class spa, state of the art fitness equipment, six pickleball courts, two bocce ball courts, and a croquet court. It is now perhaps the premier facility of its type in the entire Southwest.

A tremendous range of social and recreational activities are also available including a seasonal Equestrian Center, Glamping and Mountain Biking as well as special events throughout the year. The Club's membership is catered to by an attentive Club staff and Concierge, providing unparalleled service.

Desert Mountain now has approximately 1,900 finished homes ranging in size from 1,800 to over 20,000 square feet and in price from about $700,000 to over $12,000,000. It attracts full-and part-time residents from all over North America, Great Britain, and western Europe.

Address: 37821 N 97th Place, Scottsdale, 85262

Price: $1,899,000

For more information, please contact Pat Scheckner at 480-628-9482 or pat.scheckner@sothebysrealty.com

Pat Scheckner is the exclusive agent representing the Scottsdale and The Boulders, Arizona real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

Photo Credit: Vanessa Brown

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The conversation was moderated by Craig Hogan, Vice President of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury, and featured four of Coldwell Banker's best-known agents from around the world of luxury real estate market: Vanda Demeure (Paris, France), Jade Mills (Beverly Hills, CA), Ricardo Rodriguez (Boston, MA), and Wendy Walker (Scottsdale, AZ). Watch the full webinar below.

Each of the speakers is an expert agent in their respective markets and consistently ranked among the top producers in the company. They provided remarks on the "new normal" approach in real estate, their markets, the industry overall, and expanded on each other's points of view in the engaging and upbeat conversation.

"As a company, we are not seeing the drops people are talking about; we are seeing a strong climate," said Hogan. With a clear knowledge of all panelists' luxury markets and their success in each, Hogan kept the dialogue seamlessly flowing from one area of the world to another. "Getting back to where we need to be, each of them (the panelists) have something wonderful to share," he continued. "Those that are at the top of the game are working harder than ever. They are smarter than ever, and improving on their skills set."

Center: Craig Hogan, Jade Mills, Vanda Demeure. Bottom: Ricardo Rodriguez, Wendy Walker

Highlight quotes:

Vanda Demeure: "In times of lockdown, we try to be close to our clients and adapt to the situation. I closed two deals from a distance, so it's something really interesting because no one came to see the property (in person)... (The business) can work from a distance... Everyone wants space outside, a house or a villa, with quick and easy access to Paris... It's very important to understand that (homeowners) want to have more than just a place to sleep. They want a home. This is a good change. We find them a good place to move and sell their apartments (in Paris)... After the lockdown, we are putting distance in the office. We have special streaks on the floor so people can stand at a distance. Sellers or buyers come to the office but we do not shake hands. The business has changed, so now we adapt to work from a distance. We can now market by video, so it's very easy. We are (acquiring) new technologies to be more helpful and save time for our clients... 

Jade Mills: "It has been about nine days (since reopening) and it has been crazy, for which I'm very thankful. We are in escrow on (a property) for $15 million; we have another offer coming in today; and we are in escrow on another one for $14.250 (million) in Bel-Air... Clients have been on our websites. It is really, truly picking up... This is the time that you push hard, connect with your contacts. This is when you should be studying the market, knowing the inventory, and going after listings... I have learned that my buyers are buying what they really want. What I've been advising people now is to step up a little bit and get something that they really want. You don't have to have the best deal for your own home, where you will spend your time with your family. If clients are worried about paying a little bit more to have something that you want, they should go for it... People want a place where they can have the whole family together; a space where people can be for one or two months (at a time)."

Ricardo Rodriguez: "Even though we had restrictions on group size, we were still able to operate during the stay-at-home. I have never been busier. We did not have downtime; we retooled immediately... For me and my business, it has been an exercise in adaptation, paying attention to what's happening next, and shifting and working through it... Luxury is experiential, not about a price point. How you operate should not differentiate between price points. Across all areas, luxury operates as a craft. Consumers are going to look for practitioners that have the best craft... Our personal relationship is what makes the difference. Seeing people, even through a computer screen, is still very valuable... People have to buy and sell. Show your craft and what you can do... The personal relationship is what matters, articulating who you are. All the tools are great, but they are exactly that: tools... Most of the conversations have been around using technologies that have intuitive integration: touchless, voice-activated systems... 

Wendy Walker: "Forbes names Scottsdale the #1 place in the United States to quarantine. Our real estate industry as a whole is and always has been considered essential... People are coming from the hotbeds (of the pandemic) like New York, California, from San Francisco to San Diego, Chicago, and Seattle that look at Scottsdale as an alternative... As a team, we sat down and said 'what can we do to serve our clients better?'... We are hands-on;  First, check in to make sure everyone is ok. We are in the real estate business, so the conversation goes back to that. We began to adapt our way of communicating and what we were communicating, really showing our genuineness and who we are. We heard over and over, especially from folks that were in lockdown, that they had a yearning for real estate. They were looking at houses online and really wanted interaction with the agent. So we did tours differently. We evolved, and people responded... Buyers are requesting home theaters, home gyms, and outside space... The market has not stopped. People want to move, especially in the luxury market."

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Located in the exclusive guard-gated community of Ancala, this 5-bedroom, 4.5 bath property is one with open living and large spaces to entertain. One can truly appreciate this home’s attention to detail. The kitchen includes what one would expect in this caliber of home. Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, butler’s pantry, wine fridge and two cooling drawers encourage the epicurean process. The newly renovated interior includes new wood and travertine tile flooring, surround sound throughout, Nest thermostats, and a home security camera system.

A generously proportioned master bedroom includes fireplace, private pool access, remodeled master bathroom, his and hers walk-in closets that anchor this retreat. An office with custom cabinets and coffered ceiling, bonus den with backyard access, and three en suite bedrooms add to the beauty of this home. Additional upgrades include a temperature-controlled 3-car garage with 240v outlets for electric vehicles. The backyard offers a heated Pebble-Tec pool, spa, Bar-B-Que and mini-fridge. Great views of the McDowell mountains complement the entertainment experience.

Come and visit this home to see additional details in this unique golf community.

Address: 11653 E Aster Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Price: $1,549,000

For more information, please contact Kellan Brady at 602-466-9771 or KellanB@AerisHouse.com

Aeris House is the exclusive agent representing the Scottsdale, Arizona real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

Photos courtesy of Aeris House 

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Mariola House is a timeless masterpiece of modern design and craftsmanship in the picturesque community of Saguaro Forest at Desert Mountain. This 5800 sq ft home offers four ensuite bedrooms, office, two lounges, and wet-edge salt pool/spa on 2.49 acres with striking mountain views. Each detail has been methodically chosen for a lifetime of art and function. The private master apartment features its own private lounge, designer closet, and bathroom that rivals any Scottsdale spa. An Epicurean Suite anchored with a LaCornue 165 range is the envy of this fashionable community. An expansive outdoor living space with Egyptian Limestone boasts a lightscaping package transforming this estate into visionary night art. In addition to luxury finishes, Mariola House is smart and energy efficient. User-friendly technology with voice or app functionality enhances this home's modernity. The owned solar system, tankless water heaters, and seer-26 Lennox units are some of the fundamentals helping to reduce your carbon footprint.

Address: 9716 E Mariola Way. Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Price: $4,985,000

For more information, please contact Aeris House at 602-466-9771 or info@aerishouse.com

Aeris House is the exclusive agent representing the Scottsdale, Arizona real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

Photos courtesy of Aeris House 

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