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Lovely home full of light and warmth in highly-prized guard-gated Finisterre. Corner lot on a small cul-de-sac affords views of Camelback and Mummy Mountains. The formal spaces are truly grand, pivoting around a towering fireplace. The living spaces are generous with views to the lush grounds. T...

Obscured from the bustling city streets, tucked behind the doors of private New York City residences, lie one of the city's best kept secrets: exclusive residential gardens.   Usually reserved for residents, these exquisite courtyards have freshly manicured landscapes, calming water fountains an...

AFFLUENT HIGH RISE LIVING...offering stunning panoramas of the surrounding mountain ranges & sweeping views of the Phoenix skyline. Amenities at this prestigious address include a Concierge, rooftop pool/spa, fitness center, business center & club room. The essence of this penthouse is captured ...

Privacy remains the ultimate luxury at Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. Enchanting stone walkways curve throughout the property, inviting hotel guests to indulge in a leisurely stroll amongst the fragrant citrus groves and exotic foliage. Set amidst lush courtyards and blooming ga...

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 In a class by itself this elegant & incomparable home is in the exclusive community of Canyon Heights. Meticulously designed & newly constructed this 10,600sf gated estate sits regally in a private setting on 11 acres at an elevation of about 2900ft providing exceptional panoramic views & uncom...

Embracing views, nestled between Mummy & Camelback Mtns., a home to capture the heart. Refreshing, with elegant millwork, distinctive trim, crown & moldings, all framed by the rich patina tones of wide-plank cherry floors. A floating staircase graces the entry foyer, and classic wrapped columns ...

36430 N 62 ST, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 - 1.03 acres - offered at $349,00036480 N 62 ST, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 - 1.03 acres - offered at $399,000Unparalleled city light and sunset views from high on Black Mountain - Lot borders the Black Mountain Preserve - No HOA fees or subdivision design guidelines...

STEVE LADURANTAYE - The Globe and Mail Now that's cross-border shopping: Canadians bought $9.4-billion of U.S. real estate in the last year. Canadians were the largest foreign buyers of U.S. real estate in the 12 months ending March 31, according to the U.S. National Association of Realtors annua...

Dylan Smith TucsonSentinel.com Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin may have purchased a nearly 8,000-square foot home in north Scottsdale, according to a report by the Arizona Republic. Rumors that Palin was set to buy an Arizona home have been circulating for months. A recent all-cash deal to purchas...