Luxury Real Estate In Arizona

The fifth-largest city in the U.S., and sprawling across nearly 518 square miles, Phoenix has a diverse seller population and a wide range of price points. The region is significantly more affordable than many other U.S. metro areas such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento, with an overall cost of living 5% lower than the national average. For retirees who live on a fixed income, the greater Phoenix area is an ideal choice due to its warm-dry climate, affordability, and numerous amenities that cater to an active lifestyle. Property taxes are also low compared to other large metro areas. 

 

The arts and culture scene is booming, hiking, and bicycling in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve or the nearby Superstition Mountains is extremely popular, and major sporting events and a signature restaurant scene add to the high quality of life that metro Phoenix offers. In recent years, Downtown Phoenix has experienced a major renaissance. Restaurants, art galleries, retail shops, and all types of businesses have popped up, spurring a series of new developments ranging from apartment complexes to new hotels and high-rises. If you prefer the comforts of suburban living, the Phoenix East Valley communities of Scottsdale, Chandler, Sun Lakes, Gilbert, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Mesa, Tempe, and Ahwatukee all offer a quality lifestyle with easy access to employment centers and the amenities of a major metropolis. 

 

The Phoenix metro area is one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic regions in the country for technology and software companies. With operational costs 42% less than California, according to the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, the Phoenix area has become a hub of commercial activity as more and more businesses are choosing to relocate here from other parts of the U.S. Technology and bio-science are major economic drivers in the region with health care, manufacturing, and financial services solidly growing industries. Fortune 500/1000 companies based or having major operations in the area include Avnet, Freeport-McMoRan, Republic Services, PetSmart, Apollo Group, Insight Enterprises, ON Semiconductor, Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, Amkor Technology, Swift Transportation, and First Solar, just to name a few. 

 

For parents with school-age children, the Phoenix metro area is home to numerous award-winning school districts filled with top-rated schools. The region has 325 public schools in 30 school districts along with more than 200 charter and private schools. Under Arizona’s open-enrollment law, children can attend other schools within the district or in another district by applying to that school, so families can be confident their child is receiving the best education possible. There are numerous higher education opportunities situated throughout Metro Phoenix. Downtown Phoenix is home to The University of Arizona College of Medicine and Arizona State University has campuses in Downtown Phoenix and Mesa, with its main campus in Tempe. 

 

Greater Phoenix offers an abundance of art and culture. The downtown Phoenix art scene has seen major development over the past decade, and dozens of museums span the valley including the Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona Capitol Museum, Arizona Military Museum, Hall of Flame Firefighting Museum, the Pueblo Grande Museum and Cultural Park, Children's Museum of Phoenix, Arizona Science Center, and the Heard Museum. Popular performing arts venues include the Phoenix Symphony Hall, Arizona Opera, and Ballet Arizona, Orpheum Theatre, Dorrance Theater, and Herberger Theater Center. Concerts can be attended at Talking Stick Resort Arena and Comerica Theatre in downtown Phoenix, and Gammage Auditorium in Tempe (the last public building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright). The Mesa Arts Center in Mesa supports regular independent musical and theater performances. 

 

Shopping opportunities in Greater Phoenix include numerous chic boutiques, high-end shopping malls, outdoor lifestyle centers, and designer outlet malls. Some of the most popular shopping destinations in the region include Uptown Plaza (Central Phoenix), Biltmore Fashion Park and Kierland Commons (Phoenix); Scottsdale Fashion Square (Scottsdale), Chandler Fashion Center mall and Phoenix Premium Outlets (Chandler); the outdoor SanTan Village lifestyle center (Gilbert); and Tempe Marketplace and Arizona Mills Outlet Mall (Tempe). When it comes to restaurants, Phoenix offers exceptional dining options from classic comfort food to ethnic cuisine to five-star restaurants. Popular fine dining establishments in Phoenix include Kai, Different Pointe of View, Lon's at The Hermosa Inn, Quiessence at The Farm, T. Cook's, Binkley's Restaurant, and Vincent on Camelback, just to name a few.

 

 

The Phoenix metro area offers an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities for all age groups. Hiking, biking, climbing, horseback riding, and golfing are among the most popular activities, which can all be enjoyed year-round. McDowell Mountain Regional Park offers spectacular views and features more than 21,000 acres of pristine desert, with miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. South Mountain Park & Preserve, the largest municipal park in the country, includes over 51 miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking for all ability levels. Camelback Mountain Echo Canyon Recreation Area is a local landmark and a popular hiking destination that offers spectacular city and desert views. Salt River also provides plenty of recreational fun with bike paths and picnic areas that surround the lake.  

 

Sports fans have the opportunity to watch professional basketball, football, hockey, and baseball teams, as well as offseason spring training games held in the Phoenix metro area. Phoenix is one of the few cities to have professional sports teams in all major sports: Arizona Cardinals (NFL), Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), Arizona Coyotes (NHL), Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB), and Phoenix Rising (USL). Phoenix is also the only city in the nation to host an entire spring-training league for MLB - the Cactus League. Other major sporting teams/events in the Phoenix metro area include PGA and LPGA golf, NASCAR and NHRA racing, and major marathons.

 

One of the top destinations for golf in the country, the Phoenix area is home to 200 golf courses. Top-rated Phoenix-area courses such as Troon North and We-Ko-Pa occupy desert landscapes while Raven Golf Club features more than 6,000 mature pine trees along its lush fairways. Other great golf clubs like Arizona Biltmore, Boulders, and Gainey Ranch are part of opulent resorts where golfers can indulge themselves with a post-round spa treatment. Check out this list of the top 35 golf courses located in the Phoenix metro area, including the level of difficulty, awe factor, value/bang for your buck, course layout, service, and proximity to restaurants and activities. Phoenix is also home to the  annual Waste Management Phoenix Open, also known as the "people's open," and the "greatest show on grass.” 

 

Public transportation in the Phoenix metro area is provided by Valley Metro, which includes trains, buses, and a rideshare program. The Valley Metro Rail is a 20-mile light rail that runs through north-central Phoenix, downtown, and eastward through Tempe and Mesa. The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport serves more than 100 cities with non-stop flights and over 1000 flights per day.

Partner with The Best REALTOR® in Arizona - CATHY CARTER 

Whether you are interested in luxury homes in Arizona for sale or it's time to list your current property, experience matters most in a changing market. Serving Phoenix and the surrounding East Valley since 1994,  Cathy Carder provides the kind of knowledge, skills, dedication, and personalized service you need when buying or selling luxury real estate. Known for her warm and friendly personality and professionalism, Cathy has a gift for uncovering the most valuable homes in the best neighborhoods and communities for her clients. One of the things she loves most about being a real estate agent is being able to share the joy her clients feel when they find the home of their dreams. 

For sellers, Cathy will create an aggressive marketing strategy that exposes your home to the public as well as to other real estate agents through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), other cooperative marketing networks, open houses for agents, and so on. Your luxury home listing will appear on all the most popular real estate sites where buyers spend hours a day looking at homes such as Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, REMAX, Redfin, and dozens of others. Your property will also be featured on Cathy's highly-trafficked website realestatechandler.com. You can be assured that  Cathy will get your home sold quickly and for the highest market price. 

Cathy's client testimonials speak for themselves: 

"Cathy was a terrific agent from beginning to end. Her comps were accurate and helpful at the outset. Her marketing was the best we have seen in our experience and we have sold 7 previous homes. She handled all the selling and closing negotiations very well and helped us navigate several anxious turns in the process. Cathy is calm, judicious, and responsive and we found her opinions and ideas valuable. We would use her to sell or buy a house again without hesitation. Great to work with and got great results."

"Cathy Carter is a highly respected, seasoned real estate professional who is very responsive, knowledgable, and open-minded. She kept my deal together by going beyond the call of duty to do some of the work of a novice agent (representing the buyer) on the sale of my house. Plus, she really went to bat for me on the purchase of my new home, getting upgrades and closing in 3-weeks. I highly recommend Cathy to represent you in selling and purchasing your next home or investment."

“I have dealt with many real estate agents and I would have to say Cathy Carter was a pleasure to deal with. We flew in from New York to see the area and Cathy gave us as much time as we needed. She showed us around and made us feel comfortable and welcome. As of today we are currently in contract for the sale of our home and are actively looking at homes in the Gilbert and Chandler areas. Cathy emails homes for us to look at on a regular basis and we would not use anyone else.”

“My husband and I worked with Cathy to find our home in the East Valley suburbs of Phoenix AZ. We were transferred to Phoenix from the east coast and Cathy did a wonderful job of orienting us to the area and helping us gain perspective into the different homes and neighborhoods in the East Valley. While working with Cathy, she was always very attentive and efficient. Cathy is extremely knowledgeable. She listened to our ideas about the ideal home, offered suggestions, and took us to see properties that were in line with our expectations. Cathy is extremely responsive and has even reached out to check on us after we moved into our hew home. I would highly recommend Cathy to anyone who is interested in selling their home or purchasing a new home.”

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As your Arizona REALTOR®, Cathy will protect your interests, advocate for you, negotiate on your behalf, and be your trusted guide and advisor every step of the way. If you or someone you know is interested in buying or selling Arizona luxury real estate in the greater Phoenix area, please give Cathy Carter a call today at (480) 459-8488.

 

CATHY CARTER, ABR, CRS, CDPE 
RE/MAX Alliance Group 
725 W. Elliot Rd., Suite 111 
Gilbert, AZ.  85233 
Cell: 480-459-8488 
Toll-Free: 800-519-5578