The Hayden Square Condominiums in Tempe are located just West of the Mill Avenue light rail station. Built in the mid to late 80’s there are 118 condos perched on top of a parking garage in the heart of the Mill Avenue District. Of these 118 units, 80 are single level and 38 are 2 […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Tempe Walk-Ability Making Strides
This past week, I mentioned the new Urban Garden Project in Tempe in a post about some cool things to do this weekend. As I walked by there Friday evening, it was cool to see the beginnings of a more urban lifestyle in our city. While the recreational user has been given much of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Does Public Transit help “Walk-ability”
In case you haven’t noticed, I happen to think the METRO light rail system has and will continue to significantly change the way many people live in Phoenix, Tempe and in Mesa. Having been in the real estate business for the past 17 years, I have seen a LOT of changes in the industry. I […]
University Heights – Tempe AZ Community Spotlight
The University Heights area of Tempe is listed as being West of McClintock, East of Dorsey and North of Apache Blvd to 8th Street. University Heights in Tempe is not a specific neighborhood but a non- profit association of community residents, business owners, etc. encompassing a few different home subdivisions. According to the City of […]
Foreclosures near light rail – Good or Bad?
There are as many real estate experts as economic experts as social media experts as.. well, you get the idea. The fact is, no one has a crystal ball and if you choose to be a negative person, you will probably live a negative existence. We hear those that say “the real estate market is […]
Apartments near light rail becoming quite popular
Apartments along the light rail line that runs 20 miles from Phoenix, through Tempe and into Mesa are seeing an increase in demand from people that enjoy easy access to life’s conveniences. Without a doubt, construction was hard on many of the complexes along the route. Alice at the Villager Apartments in Phoenix near 19th […]
Can light rail be your city of choice?
The Metro light rail line currently runs through three cities, traveling 20 miles in length. Often, I like to talk about the areas along the line as a “city within cities” because I believe in the premise that anyone living near any of the light rail stops now has easy access to a ton of […]
Light Rail Station – Dorsey and Apache
The Tempe light rail station is located just East of the main campus at ASU and is a popular station for people living near the school. The housing choices and number of small, locally owned businesses near by are many. The Dorsey and Apache station has two park and ride locations nearby with 190 spaces. […]