One Scottsdale's $1B Plan: What It Means for Buyers
Every time I drive up Scottsdale Road past the Loop 101, I notice something new going up. And now there’s big news behind all those cranes. One Scottsdale, the roughly $1 billion mixed-use community at Scottsdale Road and the Loop 101, is getting ready for its next chapter: a hotel, new restaurants,
Cheba Hut Opens in South Scottsdale: Buyer Takeaways
I’ll be honest with you. When I’m showing homes in South Scottsdale, one of the first things my buyers ask is, “Okay, but where do we grab a quick bite around here?” Not the special occasion steakhouse. The easy, everyday spot you walk or bike to on a Tuesday night. So when I read that Cheba Hut “To
Buying a Scottsdale Home as a Business Owner
I talk with a lot of business owners. Some are moving their companies here, some run everything from a laptop, and some are just ready to stop renting and finally put down roots in Scottsdale. Almost every one of them asks me the same thing: “Raquel, is it harder to buy a home when you work for your
The Lakefront at Scottsdale Comes to McCormick Ranch
By Raquel QuinetCity Growth & Development, Dining & Food Scene, Scottsdale Lifestyle & Living, Scottsdale Real Estate October 13, 2026 If you ask me what makes Scottsdale such a special place to live, it's not just the beautiful homes, golf courses or desert views. It's the lifestyle that comes with
Boujetto and the Scottsdale Lifestyle for Homebuyers
By Raquel QuinetRelocation & Living in Scottsdale, Relocation and Lifestyle, Scottsdale Community & Lifestyle, Scottsdale Dining & Lifestyle October 9, 2026 When I think about what makes a city a great place to live, I look beyond the homes, the views, and the real estate market. I also think about
What a $20K Scottsdale Rental Says About 85254
By Raquel QuinetLiving in Arizona, Living in Scottsdale, Luxury Real Estate & Lifestyles, Relocation & Living in Scottsdale, Relocation to Scottsdale October 8, 2026 When I see a Scottsdale property like this one, I don't just look at the house.I look at why someone would pay a premium to live there
Scottsdale's First Office-to-Apartment Conversion
By Raquel QuinetBuying in Scottsdale, City Growth & Development, Scottsdale Lifestyle & Living, Scottsdale Real Estate October 5, 2026 Scottsdale has always been a city that knows how to reinvent itself.Quick AnswerWhen I look at a development like this, I’m not just asking what’s being built.Now, w
Arbor Old Town Scottsdale: Why Homebuyers Should Care
By Raquel QuinetDining & Restaurants, Living in Scottsdale, Scottsdale Lifestyle & Culture, Scottsdale Real Estate October 2, 2026 If you’re thinking about buying a home in Scottsdale, I want you to start paying attention to more than just the house.Quick AnswerWhen I’m helping someone buy in Scotts
HB Protein Smoothies' Growth and Scottsdale Buyers
By Raquel QuinetDining & Restaurants, Scottsdale Food & Drink, Scottsdale Lifestyle, Scottsdale Real Estate September 11, 2026 When I talk to people about moving to Scottsdale, we usually talk about the obvious things first: the neighborhoods, the homes, the restaurants, the golf, the weather and th