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In Real Estate, Variety is the Spice of Life

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With the rapid growth of Arizona's housing market, you find a lot of homes in neighborhoods that all look the same. Tile roof, stucco exterior, 2 car garage and a color scheme that makes it hard to determine which house is which in certain subdivisions. It is always interesting to me to see homes in different parts of the country and to see how we compare to other states. Some states, basements are common. Some areas, brick construction might be more popular than frame construction. Urban markets, rural markets, they all have interesting aspects. Heck, even the different heating and cooling systems vary from town to town. Where you are from, what is your favorite type of home?

The last week in a half has been nice to be able to represent a few listings that truly stand out from their neighbors. 

For instance: Very few homes in Sarival Gardens have a work shop like this home in Goodyear. For a hobbyist, car lover or owner of a lot of "toys," this place could be just like Heaven, on Earth. With approximately 1500 square feet, t is heated, cooled, has a shower, sink and everything a guy (or gal) could want for getting away and working in the garage! How cool is that!?!? Oh yeah, the main house is nearly 3000 square feet and this all is located on over an acre of land that is irrigated.

Work shop - Sarival Gardens Work shop - Sarival Gardens  Back of Shop in Sarival Gardens

In Gold Canyon, the area is simply gorgeous and you can usually find a great home with some amazing mountain views. BUT, the combination of this back yard with these gorgeous views make this one really stand out! Imagine having your own swim up bar, your own water slideand a true resort style feeling right in your back yard! The house is to die for and the huge covered patio will not disappoint anyone that enjoys the out doors.

Gold Canyon Views - Resort style back yard!  How cool is that slide? Your own Gold Canyon Resort

Dobson Ranch is a well established neighborhood, in a great location close to freeways etc.. However, like most of Arizona, basement homes are pretty rare. We are seeing some builders offer the option of adding a basement but.. Try to find a Dobson Ranch basement home for only $230,000! Here is your chance! Another cool bonus to this one is the proximity to the community center which is is just a few doors down at the end of the block!

Fireplace in basement - Dobson RanchGameroom in basement - Dobson RanchDobson Ranch Community Center

These are a few example of some "non cookie cutter" homes in some great areas. Feel free to check out our properties page for more information about these homes or use our web site to search the Arizona mls for any other fun places to live.

 

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Nick Bastian is a Tempe real estate agent specializing in the South East Valley and can be reached at 602-803-6425

Nick also writes a "hyper-local" blog about the communities, events, businesses and homes near light rail in Phoenix, Tempe and in Mesa.
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Comments (2)

Sandra Paulow
Aspen Properties, Inc. - Pinetop Lakeside, AZ
REALTOR, Associate Broker, GRI, SFR
Nick, I once heard Phoenix Real Estate described as Tan and Tile.  It is always nice to see something new.  Up here in the White Mountains it is getting to be Cedar Siding and Green Roof.  Guess the sameness happens everywhere.
Feb 13, 2008 09:18 AM
Nick Bastian
Realty Executives - Tempe, AZ
Real Estate Agent - Tempe
Hi Sandra, I have always enjoyed the beauty of the Show Low area. I bet things have changed quite a bit since I was last there. (about 5 years ago) Thanks for stopping by!
Feb 13, 2008 02:04 PM