The other day I received a call from Mignon Trace of the Scottsdale Historical Society, who extended an invitation for us to participate in the Scottsdale Historical Society Homes Tour in October. Many of you may know that my wife, son, and I live in the Titus House, the only remaining Victorian residence in Scottsdale. [...]
Solar and Sustainability Spring Homes Tour in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area
This one is for sun lovers who want to experience more than light and heat from our powerful star. From 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, April 28, the annual Solar and Sustainability Spring Tour will visit 15 properties throughout the Valley. With a theme of “Real Buildings for Real People,” participants will be [...]
Buyer Win With a Knockout or Just a TKO? Mike Tyson sells Paradise Valley Home
There are enough celebrities and captains of industry who call the Phoenix Metropolitan Area home that we barely notice when a high-end home sells. But when there’s a famous (infamous?) name attached – in this case, Mike Tyson – you can be sure the transaction will get some media attention and blog attention. Tyson’s home [...]
Journey Through the Phoenix Historic Districts – Garfield Historic District
With some 35 historic districts in Phoenix, you are never far from interesting homes and neighborhoods. For this visit, the destination is the Garfield Historic District, just a little bit south of the Coronado Historic District, which dates back to the late 19th Century. An Ohio pioneer, John Dennis, settled here in 1868 and carved [...]
Journey Through the Phoenix Historic Districts – Coronado Historic District
Metropolitan Phoenix has a wealth of historic districts, each with its own unique features, and residents who care about preserving and sharing their historic homes. Since this is also an interest of mine, I’ve decided to start a series of articles so others can learn about and enjoy these fascinating neighborhoods. The first neighborhood on [...]
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