Carmen Brodeur - Realtor & Attorney

Paradise Valley may be a tiny city in the middle of the huge Phoenix-Scottsdale metroplex, but it has a large presence and reputation. The population is approximately 15,000 and it is only 10 square miles. It's reputation is formidable, however, as the premiere location for a luxury lifestyle in the middle of the city.

Paradise Valley is home to 8 well-known high end resorts which makes it a particularly desirable destination for tourists and residents alike. The typical weather is much like the rest of Arizona, sunny and warm 320 days per year. The area is known for it's luxury homes on large lots, majestic mountain views and easy access to the best restaurants and shopping in town. It is ideally located close to highway 51, downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale Fashion Square mall, Scottsdale Road corridor with the best restaurants in town, and PV's own resorts.

The price of Paradise Valley homes have decreased dramatically in price during the past few years. A nice home was generally in the $2.5-5 million dollar range just a few years ago. It is now common to find a beautiful home in the mid $1 million range. What a great opportunity to own a piece of paradise.

Search all Paradise Valley real estate on our website or call (800) 300-0263 to begin your search for a home in the Paradise Valley community.

Paradise Valley is known for its luxury homes nestled between Camelback Mountain and Mummy Mountain. The town of Paradise Valley is ideally situated between Phoenix and Scottsdale over 16.5 scenic square miles. Paradise Valley homes have a minimum of one acre lots with ample space between homes to preserve the mountain views. Paradise Valley zoning restricts commercial activity to exclusive resorts like Camelback Inn and Montelucia. This maintains the area’s natural beauty and peaceful living environment.

The country club lifestyle is popular amongst residents. Golf courses in Paradise Valley include the Camelback Golf Course and exclusive Paradise Valley Country Club. The Camelback Golf Course is open to residents for daily fee use. The Paradise Valley Country Club is private for members use only. Both golf courses have homes situated along the fairways. Paradise Valley golf homes are a popular option for those who enjoy the tranquility of living on the manicured green fairways of a golf course.

Search all Paradise Valley homes for sale on our website including Paradise Valley foreclosures. Call Carmen Brodeur at (602) 791-0536 for a tour of any Paradise Valley real estate.

The inventory of homes in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley is shrinking dramatically this quarter. The days on market is correspondingly shrinking. Below is a great chart which shows how the days inventory is at its lowest level since the Bubble of 2004-2005. This chart is from the Cromford Report which is a highly respected real estate statistical firm in the Valley.

The Phoenix, Paradise Valley and Scottsdale real estate markets are definitely shifting. For more information about the trends in the Paradise Valley real estate market please visit my website. I specialize in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley homes for sale. I would be pleased to discuss current market conditions with you or personally show you any PV or Scottsdale homes.

Contact me directly at (800) 300-0263. I look forward to speaking with you.

Paradise Valley Arizona is the perfect area for buyers who are looking for a vacation home or primary residence in the heart of the Valley. The following tips will help when buying a home in Paradise Valley

Buyers should have clear expectations or an idea of what they want their new home to be. A simple search through our listings of Paradise Valley homes for sale can be a great way for future homebuyers to look at what type of homes are available in their price range.

In addition, buyers should find an experienced Paradise Valley real estate agent to help them find the ideal home. I have expert knowledge of the Paradise Valley area and can help you find what you are looking for.

When you are ready to look in person, you should expect to see 1-7 homes per day. Anything more than 7 homes in a single day is not recommended. The homes become a blurr and details of each home are more difficult for you to sort through. The smaller the number of homes that you view per day the more qualities and features of each home you will remember.

Taking pictures of the homes you like is also a great idea. Taking photos on your cell phone is a quick and easy way to save additional images about the homes. Also jotting down notes about what you do and do not like is also helpful.

One of the most important qualities to consider when buying a home is to investigate the neighborhood. If you like a home, take your time to walk or drive around the area. Become familiar with the homes close by to determine if they are of the same quality of the home you are considering. Visit the home during different times of the day to monitor traffic in the area.

After you find a few homes that you like, you should begin eliminating the houses that do not fit your standards. Schedule second showings of the remaining ones. Finally, when you find the perfect home that meets all of your expectations, you should put in an offer. Make sure you are ready with the documentation necessary to submit an offer. In Arizona, you are required to provide proof of funds or a loan status update from a lender.

The Brodeur Group offers expert knowledge of Paradise Valley real estate and if you would like to know more or have any questions, please feel free to call me at (800) 300-0263.

Paradise Valley AZ is a luxury community that is very unique. The average price of a home is 7x the average for Maricopa County. It is an enclave of luxury homes and estates, surrounded by Phoenix and Scottsdale. Here is a quick overview of Paradise Valley real estate statistics. See more information about Paradise Valley homes on our website including Paradise Valley demographics and Paradise Valley Real Estate trends.

Carmen Brodeur is a Paradise Valley realtor and former real estate Attorney. She specializes in luxury homes in Paradise Valley. Call Carmen at (800) 300-0263 or email Carmen@ParadiseValleyAZ.com with any questions about Paradise Valley homes for sale or to schedule a showing of Paradise Valley homes.