That’s the title of a very extensive article appearing at azcentral.com today detailing the momemtum that the downtown Phoenix dining scene is gaining. By Howard Seftel and Megan Finnerty Looking past the current economic downturn, optimistic restaurateurs believe downtown Phoenix is poised to compete in the next few years with Scottsdale as a dining destination. The momentum has [...]
Bidding wars are back
Although the azcentral.com article I am linking to in this post does not specifically focus on the Downtown Phoenix real estate market, the same things are happening in Central Phoenix. Basically, bidding wars are back. In the middle of the worst real estate correction since the Great Depression, property values have fallen so far that [...]
Live in Arizona’s tallest residential building

Does high-rise living interest you, but you thought you couldn’t afford the mortgage plus HOA? If you’re interested in renting in Downtown Phoenix, there are actually a limited number of condos for rent at 44 Monroe, our tallest residential tower. Amenities include indoor/outdoor pool, spa cantilevering into the skyline, state of the art fitness center [...]
Huge 2 Story Bungalow in East Evergreen Historic District

This is an extraordinary opportunity for someone who wants to live and work in Downtown Phoenix, all under the same roof or for a full blown Professional Office ie. Attorney, Lobbyist, Architect or ? You’re talking a renovated property here with hardwood floors, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, 8 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. A few of [...]
CityScape reaches key milestone

RED Development, the Developer for the $900 Million multi-block Project in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, today announced that the office tower in the project has topped off, reaching it’s full height of 368 ft, 27 stories. The Developer also released the names of six restaurants who have agreed to come into the CityScape project. [...]
Tuck Shop

The name of this establishment is very unusual, actually when reading some of the Yelp reviews, I thought it was pretty funny that one person doing google searches for the place was looking for Truck Stop. Anyway, in the heart of the Coronado Historic District at the circle intersection, 12th St & Oak, has arisen [...]
Royal Coffee Bar

Definitely in the category of one of downtown’s cool places, the Royal Coffee Bar is located at the corner of 2nd Ave & Jackson St in SoDo Phoenix. This is a great space, designed by owner/Architect Hayes McNeil. With large windows and modern furniture inside, you get that loft-like feel to the space. The RCB [...]
Live-work modern condo at PRD 845

This 1800 + three level, loft like unit has great live-work potential with ground floor space that features concrete floors, powder room and separate entry. Large great room and slick modern kitchen on 2nd level, master bedroom on the 3rd level. Great mountain and city views from great room, master and balconies. Private attached garage. [...]
SuTRA Midtown Yoga – Way Cool!

Matt & Rebecca Fritz, Coronado Historic District residents, have opened a very innovative Yoga Studio at Midtown’s Sheridan Square on 7th St, between McDowell and Thomas. Featuring a lineup that includes variations of yoga done to things like ballet, sumba, belly dance and kung fu, Matt & Rebecca are on a mission to “liberate yoga [...]
Lender owned unit at Orpheum – only 3% down required

This 7th floor loft unit at the Orpheum in Downtown Phoenix, is just new to the market. This is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath corner unit with interior features that include exposed brick walls and exposed a/c ducting and concrete ceilings. The Orpheum Lofts were converted to residential units in 2005, originally the Phoenix Title [...]



