Our friends at Radiate Phoenix are coming to One Lexington this week for a celebration of sorts. From the Radiate Phoenix invite we hear. “We’re radiating PHX with a view that will take your breath away. Join us at One Lexington and check out Midtown’s newest residential address.” Most of you know that I think […]
Fidelity National Title looks at current real estate market
In Tempe, the Hayden Ferry Lakeside buildings have to be considered one of the coolest places around. I am fortunate to spend quite a bit of time visiting Fidelity National Title’s corporate offices located on the 11th floor of this amazing facility with top notch office space and views to die for. The Hayden Ferry […]
The Embassy Condominiums. A Mid-Century Diamond in the Heart of the Roosevelt District.
If you have spent any time in, or passing through, the Roosevelt District of Phoenix, you’ll have noticed that it is mainly a neighborhood of ranches and bungalows. However, there is one tall building that stands proud right in the middle of the neighborhood. That building is the Embassy Condominiums. Built in 1964 by Del […]
44 Monroe facing changes
Around here, we like to keep an eye on the light rail housing market. Yeah, there are a ton of “urban gurus” out there, but we prefer to focus on a lifestyle of location and convenience and not just talk about the condo/loft type of property. Along the 20 miles of light rail, there are […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Palm Trees and a Potato Chip
Living and playing near the light rail line in Arizona provides many different types of scenery. We see all kinds of stuff from Mesa, to Tempe and into Phoenix. I took this shot of a whole bunch of Palm Trees this past week while standing on a 5th floor balcony looking over one of our […]
Willo Historic District Home Tour
Once again, the Willo Historic District is having their annual “Home Tour and Street Festival” on February 14th from 10 am to 4 pm. From the Willo Home Tour Facebook page we get the following information: Once a year, residents of PHOENIX’s Willo Historic District put out the "welcome mat" and open their homes to […]
Another first near Phoenix Light Rail
Today, the National Association of Home Builders announced the Nation’s First ‘Emerald’ Green Remodeling Project Certified in Phoenix. Interestingly enough, the home is located near the Phoenix Light Rail line which is proving to be a great place for “green-minded” people to hang their hats. According to the NAHB, “The 1,600-square-foot, 70-year-old ranch house is […]
Rail Life talks commercial real estate with Doug Lazovick
As you probably know, we have an interest in communities and “life” near the light rail line. Occasionally, we are fortunate enough to have people write a “guest post” regarding their particular expertise as it relates to living along the light rail line in Arizona. I am really happy that my friend Doug agreed to […]
Phoenix streets turning green
As the very successful Greenbuild International Conference and Expo wraps up at the Phoenix Convention Center, residents are excited to be able to partake in our own Phoenix Green Streets Festival. The Green Streets Festival is a FREE community event happening tonight from 6PM to 10PM celebrating green living, sustainability, arts and an urban lifestyle. […]
A Texas Sized Light Rail Land Dispute?
While we continue to watch the local real real estate market here in Arizona, it is fun to keep an eye on how “Transit Oriented Development” is doing in other states, as well. I have mentioned that Denver land values have increased near light rail and I have heard similar things about Houston and other […]