The Duo Moves From a Boutique Brokerage and Brings Nearly 30 Years of Combined Luxury Real Estate Experience Compass, Arizona’s new luxury real estate leader, is pleased to announce that luxury Realtor Nathan Waite and Associate Broker David Larchez have joined the brokerage, bringing their expertise and deep market knowledge to the Valley’s high-end real estate markets of Paradise Valley and Scottsdale. Previously with … Read More
Should Scottsdale Be Forced to Notify Hotel Guests if the Homeless are Staying There Too?
Under the administration of former Mayor Dave Ortega, Scottsdale started using a small amount of vacant hotel rooms to house the homeless. More specifically, it worked with the Arizona Department of Housing and used a bit under $1 million in state funds through its “Bridge Program’, designed to be transitional housing for those who needed some help for a temporary … Read More
Creative Redevelopment in Paradise Valley: Why Rethinking Old Spaces is the Way
It’s no surprise that Covid changed the economic dynamics of our world in a lasting way. E-commerce went from a dominant economic factor to THE dominant economic factor, millions of square feet of office space have been rendered null and void due to work-from-home and hybrid work policies, and delivery services became ascendent. One of the bigger questions vexing much … Read More
A Serious Glut in Paradise Valley Real Estate: What’s Going On?
The town of Paradise Valley has long been known for a few idiosyncrasies, including its unusual zoning code that attempts to preserve its unique quality of life. All lots must be at least one acre, rendering large condo and apartment complexes non-existent in the town. However, that doesn’t mean that development doesn’t exist in the city, and a recent story … Read More
Guest Editorial: Post-Election Results
By Mayor-Elect Mark Stanton With the official results of the 2024 election confirmed, I humbly thank the residents of Paradise Valley for their vote of confidence in electing me to be the next Mayor of our Town. I appreciate former Councilmember Mary Hamway and current Councilmember Anna Thomasson for our mutually respectful campaigns. Both Mary and Anna are extremely dedicated … Read More
Political Observations from the Beverly Hills and Bel Air of Arizona
What a week it was for the Valley’s toniest towns. New leadership was elected in each community, prompting numerous observations. *To the bold go the spoils. Both Scottsdale Mayor-Elect Lisa Borowsky and Mayor-Elect Mark Stanton jumped into uphill races. Yet, both prevailed for different reasons. Stanton not only outhustled Anna Thomason, he outflanked her with endorsements and benefitted from his Republican credentials in … Read More
Marvin Harrison Jr. Makes Himself at Home in PV: Where Is He On the Field? (with an Addendum)
Marvin Harrison Jr. was perhaps the most hyped-up and heralded draft pick in the history of the Arizona Cardinals since perhaps Larry Fitzgerald, and the comparisons are easy to make. Fitzgerald was the 3rd overall pick in 2004, and Harrison the 4th overall pick last year. Both are tall, prototypical wide receivers, both run great routes and have excellent hands. … Read More
Rebirth From Death: The Resurrection of the Paradise Valley Mall
It has been a frequent sign of the times: the dominance of e-commerce, led by Amazon, has led to the decline of other methods of shopping. Main Street shops have shuttered, and perhaps worst of all, shopping malls have borne the brunt of this shift. For many brick-and-mortar stores, the pandemic delivered the death blow that Amazon started, as malls … Read More
Guest Editorial: Firefighters Endorse Stanton4PV
Dear Vice Mayor Stanton, On behalf of the United Phoenix Firefighters Association, Local 493, I am pleased to formally endorse your candidacy for mayor of Paradise Valley. Your qualifications and leadership in public safety make you exceptionally suited to guide Paradise Valley. Throughout your public service, you have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the well-being of residents, earning the trust … Read More
Guest Editorial: Preserving Paradise Valley – Waymos and Paradise Valley Streets
By Councilmember Julie Pace Waymos have been operating on Paradise Valley Streets and two issues arose this summer that resulted in resident complaints. First, Waymos were staging and waiting on certain streets in the community. For example, many Waymos were regularly sitting and waiting on Stallion street and other streets. As you know, the Waymos have a certain whir with … Read More