There is quite a buzz around the term 'green' but yet there really is no common standard (other than LEED) on what defines green. The are quite a few modern developments in Phoenix that highlight green aspects of their project but yet the project isn't really green. Galleries at Turney in the Bil
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02/28/2008
There has been a few articles and rumor chatter lately about a couple of projects that may be on hold, reconfigured or possibly scrapped. I'm somewhat surprised at the reaction of urban developers, builders, land owners, Realtors and the general public as being surprised or overly concerned. The
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02/28/2008
There are so many great eating spots in downtown Phoenix that most people do not know about. This is one of the cool things about Phoenix. You need to search for it's unique style and when you find it (because it's there) you'll love it and be very surprised. Unlike other major cities, Phoenix ha
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02/26/2008
Driving in downtown Phoenix has improved since major construction on light rail has been completed and allowed for easy driving tours (which I do all the time). Amongst the high-rise and loft projects in downtown Phoenix, ASU has sprouted a very unique urban campus. Currently the School of Commun
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02/26/2008
If you've never heard of the McDowell Studio's @ 16th St and Mcdowell, it's a great modern restoration by Kismet. They have taken a older commercial building and created five unique loft style commercial spaces ranging from 900 sq. to 1200 sq. ft. See http://www.weknowurban.com/highrise-loft-buil
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02/14/2008
If you have had the opportunity to see the new projects in the 25th Street and Campbell area, you've obviously realized that the area is really expressing some new designs. From brownstones to eco-friendly modern projects, the biltmore area is starting to create it's own little identity usually r
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02/14/2008
This is an absolutely an unscientific observation I have had since I began representing urban real estate. I have found in my experience that overall the urban buyer 'seems' to have a healthier lifestyle than suburbanites. I believe this is due to a more active lifestyle which includes venturing
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02/12/2008
Portland Place in downtown Phoenix is one of the best planned, designed and executed projects in downtown Phoenix. It's large apartment style lofts, location to historic neighborhoods, mid-rise subtle design makes it winning combination. The first phase is completed with the possibility of two mo
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02/12/2008
Is there enough luxury urban buyers for all the product being built in Tempe? The short answer is no. Based upon buyer demand I don't believe that there is enough high-end buyers willing to pay $700 per foot for what is being offered in Tempe. Centerpoint is a great example of a wonderful product
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02/05/2008
In speaking with urban buyers who are considering a move back into the city, many times they try and 'fit' their current home (furnishings, cars, etc..) into their new urban home. If your looking at a loft or high-rise condo in Phoenix, Tempe or Scottsdale, most likely you'll be able to shed that
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02/05/2008
