Remember back in September when we talked about the Centerpoint Condominium towers being sold to the Zaremba Group for $30 MILLION only to later hear that the deal was off because of a little snafu over a measly $20 MILLION, or so? In November of last year, we heard stories that the developer was a […]
Don’t Miss The 2011 Willo Historic Home Tour
Update: see current Willo Home Tour info here: The 2011 Willo Historic Home Tour is THIS Sunday, February 13th from 10am to 4pm. If you are interested in some of the coolest historic homes along the light rail line, the annual Willo Historic Home Tour is something you don’t want to miss. The annual Willo […]
Community Spotlight – University Ranch
It’s no big secret that a large percentage of light rail riders in our area consist of ASU students. In fact, the light rail stop at Rural and University has been one of the busiest stations ( top 5 ) in 2009 and 2010 ridership numbers by station. The end of the line stations, Roosevelt, […]
Tempe Condos – Holiday Shopping On A Budget?
It was 2005 and a one bedroom unit at the Tempe Villa Condominiums near ASU just sold for $125,000 to someone that felt like they just hit the lottery. Bidding wars in Tempe and all over the valley were as common as sunshine on a summer day. Fast forward to December 24th, 2010 and there […]
New Chateau On Central Pricing Announced
Last month, we talked a little bit about the luxury community of Chateau On Central in Phoenix. At the time, we were told that pricing for these homes had still not been determined. According to a message we got from the developer today, current base pricing for Chateau On Central will begin “as low as […]
Centerpoint Condos Still In Limbo
Many people around here did the happy dance back around September when it was announced that the Centerpoint Condominium tower had been sold. The talk of bringing luxury rentals to the Mill Avenue District was welcomed with open arms by business owners, city leaders and just about anyone else watching this failed project. It is […]
Chateau On Central Livin’ Large On The Line
Chateau On Central has made a lot of news in it’s relatively brief history. During the real estate boom, it was going to be the next “can’t miss” opportunity for people to spend a few million bucks on a property that would surely continue to rise in value. The project’s timing didn’t quite work out […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” Of The Week – Revisiting The Orpheum Lofts
This past week, I took another trip to the Orpheum Lofts in Phoenix and was able to snap a few more pics of this cool building and it’s pool, conference room, steam room, and patio area. I love the look of this “old” building in downtown Phoenix. The architecture of this residential building stands out […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” Of The Week – Lofts at Orchidhouse
The Lofts at Orchidhouse on Mill Avenue happen to be just West of where our “railgating parties” take place and I have always liked the building and this project. While I was over there this past week taking a look at one of the units, I shot a few pictures. In the background, you see […]
Centerpoint Towers Breathe New Life
Well, the long awaited ( by some ) decision as to the next phase of the Centerpoint Condominium story has been made. National real estate development organization Zaremba Group has paid $30 million for the unfinished towers in the heart of the Mill Avenue District. According to the Phoenix Business Journal, the sale will close […]