By Councilwoman Jan Dubauskas You elect us to make tough votes. You elect us to protect Scottsdale and keep Scottsdale special. You elect us to fight for your constitutional rights. You did not elect us to make excuses or to bow to corporate interests. Over the past year, you have sent us thousands of emails, asking, begging, pleading with Council to side with … Read More
Guest Editorial: Welcome to Axonville!
By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends: At last night’s Scottsdale City Council meeting the pro-Axon majority – Mayor Borowsky and Councilmembers Kwasman, Whitehead and McAllen – totally sold out to Axon at the expense of Scottsdale residents. They gave Axon everything they wanted, and more! Here are the highlights (I should say lowlights) of last night’s votes: Axon was gifted 600 and … Read More
Compass Luxury Agents Frank Aazami and Bill Bulaga List Spectacular $20 Million Private Sports and Entertainment Complex in Gilbert
Situated on 4.2 Acres, Estate Includes Go-Kart Track, Golf Simulator, Putting Green Wellness Center & Walk-In Armory, Among Numerous Other Amenities Compass luxury real estate leaders Frank Aazami and Bill Bulaga of Private Client Group have listed the ultimate $20 million sports and entertainment estate in Gilbert, Arizona and one that redefines what it means to live, play and recreate without … Read More
Luxury Real Estate Leader and Arizona Powerhouse Frank Aazami Joins Compass
Revered as the state’s foremost leader in the Scottsdale and Paradise Valley luxury sector, Aazami brings two decades of record sales, tech-driven innovation and an expansive, loyal client network to Compass amid company’s ongoing growth Compass, Inc. (NYSE: COMP), the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States and leading tech-enabled real estate services company, announces that Frank Aazami, one … Read More
Stunning North Scottsdale Estate With 18-Car Garage Hits Market for $6.95 Million
North Scottsdale home catering to car collectors hits market as Barrett-Jackson’s fall auction approaches A new-construction luxury estate has hit the market in North Scottsdale’s exclusive Estancia golf community, offering the ultimate escape for automotive enthusiasts. Located at 28110 N 96th Place and listed at $6,950,000 by Compass Agents Chris Karas of The Karas Group and Julie Pelle, the five-bedroom, … Read More
Paradise Valley Becoming a Celebrity Athlete Hot-Bed? How Our Sleepy Little Town Got On the Map
Move over, Beverly Hills… there’s a new sheriff in town when it comes to being a playground for the wealthy. It’s Paradise Valley that has quietly become the ultimate playground for elite athletes who want to live like royalty without the California price tag or the Miami hurricane drama. Picture this: Mike Tyson, Michael Phelps, and Odell Beckham Jr. cruising … Read More
Upon 60th Anniversary, Realty Executives Unifies & Strengthens Arizona Network With Key Change, New Office & Capital Investment
Realty Executives International is pleased to announce that it is aligning its ownership structure across Arizona and re-establishing common ownership of the Phoenix and Yuma market territory. This strategic move consolidates Realty Executives’ presence in Arizona under one ownership group, reaffirming its long-term investment and commitment to serving agents and clients statewide. The company started 60 years ago in Phoenix and … Read More
Compass Welcomes Paradise Valley Top Producers Nathan Waite and David Larchez to Its Esteemed Luxury Real Estate Brokerage
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
Chris Karas of Compass Lists Stunning $7.8 Million Smart Home With a Showstopping Car Collector’s Garage
Smart Home Innovation Meets Sophisticated Design in This 5,000+-Square-Foot Retreat A new luxury home has hit the market in Paradise Valley, creating a rare opportunity to secure one of the community’s most coveted estates. Located at 4900 E Arroyo Verde Drive and listed by Compass Arizona Co-Founder Chris Karas at $7.8 million, the 5,002-square-foot estate with its own private guest house features … Read More
Scottsdale vs. Arizona Yet Again: The Battle Over Casitas
The loss of local control and the ascendance of centralized control is a frequent issue in local politics, as state level leaders like to flex their muscles and exercise a greater degree of power while municipalities push back in order to better reflect the needs and desires of their constituents. It’s a struggle as old as time, and one that … Read More