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CAPTIONS
01.Drama envelopes this elevated Tuscan-style abode which allows homeowners to breathe in the purest Arizona air. 02.The firm’s waterfront Sotheby’s office is only a short walk from Old Town Scottsdale. 03.The North Scottsdale office is near the entrance of Desert Mountain.
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under the firm’s purview are filtered according to city or mountain views, waterfront lots, northern and southern exposure, equestrian facilities, hillside lots,
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golf course lots, historic districts, garages for six or more cars, vaulted ceilings, tennis courts
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luxury market. On the aesthetic
as buyers are purchasing superior
front, Aazami is seeing a
quality homes—thanks in large
movement toward minimalistic
part to the expert talent being
design that includes a seamless
hired by custom homebuilders.
indoor/outdoor floor plan.
Overall, he sees the residential
style home with two large family rooms,
Midcentury architecture also is
market in and around Scottsdale
theater, game room, pool and spa.
popular right now, as are homes
as healthy as it’s ever been, with
with a usable courtyard, two
population and economic growth
master bedrooms and state-of-
continuing to trend upward. “My
the-art smart home systems that
team prides itself on having a
connect audio, video, heating and
thorough understanding of the
cooling and appliances. “We also
luxury markets,” Aazami says. “By
bedrooms, six fireplaces, heated
find that orientation matters,” he
working closely with our clients
pool, spa, 300-bottle wine room
says. “North-facing homes can
and identifying their objectives,
and gourmet kitchen.
MARKET TRENDS
invite less light in, west-facing
we’re able to effectively deliver
Hot-spot neighborhoods in
homes can drive your cooling bill
results through creative,
Paradise Valley, the Arcadia
higher—although they’re ideal for
constructive marketing and
section of Phoenix, DC Ranch
winter living.”
experienced negotiation.”
and much more. “We carefully examine the clients’ requirements, and then find those unique settings for their consideration,” says Aazami, whose listings include one-of-akind properties upward of $9.5 million. “My level of dedicated commitment is focused to unite buyers and sellers and create a win-win situation, exceeding client expectations.”
and Silverleaf in Scottsdale are
W H AT YO U G E T F O R :
$5 MILLION Recently remodeled Georgian-French
$10 MILLION Sprawling two-level Tuscan retreat, with views of the city and mountains, featuring three spacious en-suite
$15 MILLION Situated on 2.5 acres overlooking Camelback Mountain, this exquisite property offers seven en-suite
giving homeowners a rich sense
BOT TOM LINE
of community, a driving factor
Over the past five years, Aazami
when it comes to interest in the
has seen distress sales evaporate
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bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, an 11-car motor court, and more than 14,000 square feet of luxury living.
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