October 2010
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Roosevelt Dam Provides Water to Arizona Homes
Without water, much of central and southern Arizona would still be arid desert, instead of home to a plethora of vibrant cities and towns where luxury Arizona homes and real estate are part of the fabric of life. Centuries ago, Native Americans started the first irrigation and canal systems, and in more modern times, the capture, storage and distribution of water has continued to play a central...
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Arizona’s Home to Camels and Cacti
If you’re interested in real estate or Arizona homes for sale, chances are you’re also interested in learning some of the history of the Grand Canyon State. Arizona is a land filled with not just magnificent scenery and beautiful homes and real estate for sale, but also dramatic legends – some based on fact, some based on fiction and some based on dreams. The story that many people have heard...
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Apache Junction is Lovely Arizona Real Estate
Warm in spirit and generous in hospitality, Apache Junction is a lovely little Arizona real estate community nestled against the majestic red-rock cliffs of the Superstition Mountains. Located about 35 miles east of Phoenix on Highway 60, Apache Junction got its start as a mining and transportation-based town in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. By the 1950s, this history-filled Arizona town...
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Goodyear Arizona Houses Colorful History
Twenty miles West of Phoenix is the city of Goodyear, Arizona. Goodyear has a rich and colorful history. In 1916, during World War I, the Goodyear Rubber Company (headquartered in Akron, Ohio) was searching for a new location to grow cotton to help in the manufacturing of this highly versatile fiber. Their current supply was coming from Egypt and was being slowly destroyed by the boll weevil,...
September 2010
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Gold Canyon Arizona Offers Laid Back Upscale...
Rising majestically 3,000 feet above the floor of a desert wilderness, the Superstition Mountains stands guard, separating urban hustle and bustle from the desert stillness, protecting a veritable horde of ancient treasures — artifacts of the long-ago Pima and Apache Native Americans, remnants of the Spanish conquistadors, and most notably, the unimaginable fortunes locked deep inside Jacob...
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Gilbert Arizona Real Estate Has Small Town Feel
Modern-day Gilbert Arizona is a study in contrasts, with a few farmhouses that hearken back to its days as an agricultural haven to marvelous master-planned Arizona real estate communities that pay tribute to days gone by – and those who lived there – through their names, such as Morrison Ranch and Finley Farms. According to the Gilbert Historical Museum, the most recent, rich history behind...
Flagstaff Houses Old West History
Visitors come from around the world to experience Flagstaff’s sense of the Old West, outdoor adventures and the town’s amazing history, architecture and eclectic culture. Known as the Gateway to the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff Arizona real estate rests along the foothills of the San Francisco Peaks, an intimate and cozy town rich in Western and Native American history. Home to Northern Arizona...
Spiritual? If So, Finding a Religious Home in...
Throughout the major metropolitan areas such as Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale and Tucson, Arizona finding a home for practicing pretty much every type of religion is fairly easy. A little history: The first religions that were practiced in Arizona were the sacred beliefs and ceremonies of the Native Americans. In the late 17th century, Catholic missionaries came to the area and began to...
Living in Arizona is Perfect for the Sports-Lover
If you love sports, you will definitely love living in Arizona. The spectators’ list goes on and on and includes professional teams like the Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and more, in addition to plenty of college teams including the University of Arizona Wildcats, the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks. There’s also a...
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Arizona Houses a Vast Medical System
Arizona houses many state-of-the-art medical facilities, some of which attract people from all over the world who travel here to receive top-notch medical care. Perhaps the best-known facility is the Mayo Clinic, which is world-renowned for its outstanding level of patient services. Thousands of people every year come to the Mayo Clinic to be treated for a variety of health care ailments ranging...
July 2010
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Arizonas Government Make Up
If you live near downtown Phoenix, Arizona or visit, it is worth a stop at the Capitol building and complex. Out front is the beautifully-landscaped Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza, named after one of the state’s former governors who died in office in the 1970s. The site is also home to many memorials and monuments, including the anchor and signal mast from the USS Arizona (one of the United States...
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Interesting Arizona Demographic Information
Arizona is the 48th state and the last of the contiguous “lower” states admitted to the Union. It officially became a state on February 14, 1912 and is well-known for its hot summers, awe-inspiring scenery and desert climate filled with cacti of all shapes and sizes, as well as its magnificent mountain ranges in the northern high country. Every fall and winter, thousands of part-time residents or...
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Arizona Shopping is the Best Around
When it comes to shopping in Arizona, there is literally something for everyone. Chock-full of options from high-end, high-fashion stores to outlet malls offering designer duds for next to nothing, Arizona’s numerous indoor shopping venues provide visitors and residents plenty of cool (literally and figuratively) options to being outside during the warm summer months. Let’s start in central...
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Arizona Has Options Galore for Dining Out
Whether you are visiting for the first time, spending the high season here, or living in Arizona full-time, one thing is for certain: if you are hungry, you will have no trouble finding a fabulous place to eat. From Flagstaff to Bisbee, Phoenix to Tucson, restaurants serving up virtually every type of cuisine in every price range are in abundant supply. Of course, thanks to our proximity to the...
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Arizona Living Offers Many Movie Theater Choices
Most folks living in Arizona prefer to watch a movie nestled in a plush reclining chair inside an air-conditioned theater, so thankfully, just about every city or town in Arizona has a movie theater either within the city limits or a short distance away. In fact, in Arizona, movie theaters are actually quite plentiful, with a current total of nearly 100 theaters showing films on over 900 screens....
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Arizona's Home to Numerous Annual Events
Arizona is a land of plenty – plenty to see, plenty to do and plenty to enjoy…year-round. From rodeos to car shows, county fairs to Native American events, it is safe to say you will never be bored with all the things to do in Arizona. For example, every January, hundreds of collectible cars and thousands of visitors flock to Scottsdale for the Barrett-Jackson car auction. Early spring is also the...
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Arizona Museum for Youth is Home of Fun for All...
Entertaining children of any age can seem a chore if you are not aware of all the wonderful experiences available to them. Within the greater Arizona real estate there are many ways to keep children happy and busy for a day. One of the most fantastic places to visit is the Arizona Museum for Youth in Mesa. This museum is dedicated to the idea of learning through fun and to children of all ages. ...
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ASU Planetarium Gives Answers on Stars That Shine...
What is one the best things about Arizona? The answer is quite obvious, the gorgeous views- day and night. There are few things more stunning than the wide open sky at night, with thousands of stars twinkling down at all who venture outdoors. But, if you want to really have a better understanding of those stars, then you need to seek the insight of a professional. The School of Earth and Space...
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Arizona’s Alamo Lake State Park is Home to Many...
Is there any wonder why tourists flock each year to the state of Arizona for the beauty of the landscapes, skylines, and sunsets? If you are not sure what all the fuss is about, then it is time to make a trip to the Alamo Lake State Park. This park provides all the true beauty that rural Arizona real estate has to offer in one condensed area. Views of the mountains far off in the distance,...
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Rio Verde Foothills Real Estate is Southwestern...
Far north of Scottsdale, Arizona lies the community of Rio Verde Foothills. These foothills have a rural ambiance that is undeniable, and includes a treasured community that has simply ravishing views of the McDowell Mountains and Four Peaks, as well as views of Tonto National Forest. This Arizona real estate community offers plenty of things for outdoor enthusiasts, including biking, hiking,...
June 2010
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Living an Urban Lifestyle
When you heard the words “urban living”, what do you think of? Most people think of city lights, quaint cafes, museums, galleries, theaters, and delicious restaurants all within walking distance. Many people are not able to enjoy this type of lifestyle, but those who find Arizona the best place to live can enjoy upscale, amenity rich communities, and that they can also enjoy amazing vistas and...
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The Charming Communities of Carefree and Cave...
The city of Scottsdale does have almost everything that a person needs, but there are times when it’s nice to get away from everything. Those who are looking to get away from the urban area can take a short drive and can discover the gorgeous real estate in Carefree and Cave Creek. The two towns are very different from each other but both allow residents and visitors to enjoy majestic mountain...
May 2010
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Glendale Arizona is Home to Sports, Shopping and...
The great Grand Canyon State offers plenty to do and see here whether you already own a home or if you’ve purchased Arizona real estate that you’re holding onto until you can build your dream home. One city in Arizona that’s made the front page a lot lately is Glendale, and guests, sports-nuts and shoppers alike definitely appreciate what’s been going on in this all-grown-up former farming town....
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Get Out of Africa Right Here in Arizona
Whether you already own an Arizona home or perhaps you’ve purchased real estate you’re holding onto until you build your dream home there is plenty to do all across the great Grand Canyon State. One of Arizona’s best kept secrets is definitely the Out of Africa Wildlife Park, located about 90 minutes north of the Phoenix/Scottsdale/Paradise Valley area in the quaint town of Camp Verde, Arizona....
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Northern Arizona’s Breathtaking Canyon de Chelly...
There’s plenty to do all across the great Grand Canyon State, whether you already own a home here or perhaps you’ve purchased some Arizona real estate you’re holding onto until you can build your dream home. And as long as we’re talking about homes, all across Arizona there are ancient homes that are still visible that allow visitors to take a peek into long-ago Native American life; some of them...
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Take a Skywalk over Arizona’s Finest Real Estate –...
There are a number of reasons that living in Arizona is a goal for many individuals and families. From the gorgeous Grand Canyon in the north to the stunning saguaro forests of Tucson and southern Arizona, to the high Sonoran desert of central Arizona, Arizona is home to a wealth of diverse climates, seasons and amenities making it easy to see why Arizona is such a wonderful place to purchase a...
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Winslow Arizona Houses Petrified National Park
Owning an Arizona home is a lifelong goal for a lot of people…and it’s no wonder why. Some folks live for Arizona’s outdoor sports, while others prefer to spend their free time playing one of the state’s gorgeous golf courses, soaking up the spectacular sunsets or moseying around museums and other family-friendly venues. Here’s something that pretty much everyone who owns a home or other...
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Arizona’s Lake Powell Home to Many Houseboats
There are always plenty of things to do whether you have Arizona homes, land, real estate or even a houseboat. And speaking of houses and boats, Arizona’s Lake Powell is one of the most popular places in the state to go house-boating thanks to its 186-mile-long smooth-as-glass surface snuggled alongside soaring crimson-hued canyons, rugged rock outcrops and the spectacular scenery of the Glen...
April 2010
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Arizona’s Home to the Grandest Canyon of All
There are a number of reasons that living in Arizona is a goal for many individuals and families. From the gorgeous Grand Canyon in the north to the stunning saguaro forests of Tucson and southern Arizona, to the high Sonoran desert of central Arizona, Arizona is home to a wealth of diverse climates, seasons and amenities making it easy to see why Arizona is such a wonderful place to purchase a...
March 2010
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Welcome to Arizona Russ Lyon
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is the largest Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate in the world with over 800 Sales Associates in Arizona serving the metropolitan Phoenix area, as well as the Sedona, Flagstaff, Prescott, Payson and White Mountain regions of Arizona. Our company blends a sixty year history of excellence in meeting Arizona’s real estate needs, with the...
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