Grayhawk Scottsdale

What Our Clients Say About Us...

2009-08-19T10:00:00.000-07:00

I received the nicest email today that I wanted to share with you:

Carmen,

My family and I would just like to take a minute to thank you and Ariel for all of the hard work you put into making our experience in Phoenix a memorable one. Although the process isn’t over, we are very appreciative of the care and attention that has been paid to us. We would like to let you know how accommodating and professional Ariel was throughout the weekend. We came to a decision Friday night of what we wanted, and completely changed our focus. Ariel had many properties lined up for us, but had to abandon that plan to search for others in a different area. She explained the pros and cons about buying in certain areas, but didn’t discourage us, or try to impose her personal opinions. She worked very hard to find us many exciting places to view. We look forward to the remainder of the process and will be talking to others about our experience.

Sincerely,

Val/Sam, Sandi/Kurt, Michelle/Wayne J

We specialize in Scottsdale real estate but are happy to show clients properties anywhere in the Phoenix area. I have hand selected only the finest professionals for our team. We strive to provide the most exceptional service possible. Visit www.GreyhawkCondosOnline.com or call us at 1-800-300-0263 to start your home search.

Carmen Brodeur BA, LLB
Realtor / Former Attorney
www.GreyhawkCondosOnline.com
1-800-300-0263

Beware of Short Sales!

2009-08-11T20:43:00.000-07:00

Many clients buying homes in Arizona ask us about short sales. It is not a term commonly used prior to this year. Short sales are pre-foreclosure situations where the homeowner is about to be foreclosed on so they are tying to sell the home. However, they owe more to the bank than what it is worth. This is called "being underwater" on your mortgage. They try to sell it for an amount LESS than what they owe on the mortgage.

There are thus a minimum of 3 parties in a foreclosure: seller, buyer and bank. There is a fourth party if there is a second mortgage. All 3-4 parties must approve the sale. As you can imagine this is very difficult, impossible in many situations. Most short sales do not sell. I have heard up to 80% of short sales never close.

The biggest hurdle for a short sale is getting the bank's approval for the home to sell for less than the mortgage amount. The bank is writing off the balance of the loan over and above what they get at the sale. It is a very slow process to even get the bank to respond to your offer, much less give approval. It usually takes 2-3 months for a bank to acknowledge that you have put in an offer on a short sale. At that point they will assign a negotiator to the file. That person will order an appraisal on the property. This is usually another month to get this back. Then the bank will look at your offer to see if it is close to the appraised value of the home. It will only accept offers close to the value of the home. If your offer is significantly less than the value of the home it will reject it or counteroffer.

Short sales often do nothing but waste a seller's time and create frustration. Many times the home is listed on the mls for an artificially low price that the home would never sell for. The listing realtor is doing this just to get offers on the home. The listing Realtor knows that the bank would never approve a sale at that price. This is done all the time unfortunately.

Other reasons short sales fall apart and do not sell:

The homeowner abandons the property and can't be found to sign the final documents (this happened to one of our clients after they waited 3 months and jumped through all the hoops)
The homeowner declares personal bankruptcy and nullifies the deal
The buyer gets frustrated and tired of waiting around for 3 months while they see other great foreclosure opportunities pass them by and they finally give up
The two banks that hold the 1st and 2nd mortgages cannot agree on a price together or how they will split the proceeds. I have seen this happen even when the same bank holds the 1st and the 2nd but they are processed out of 2 different states with 2 different offices responsible.
The bank takes too long to even acknowledge that there is an offer on the table and the home gets foreclosed in the interim. This should not happen but unfortunately often the offer is sitting in a pile on someone's desk for months.
There are other liens on the title that can't be cleaned up. For example if there is builder liens, mechanic liens, HOA liens etc someone needs to pay for those before the home can be sold. The homeowner is destitute and can't pay. That means either the bank or the buyer has to pay. This is another whole can of worms.
Just before the deal is finally about to close (this is 3-4 months down the road) the homeowner moves out and intentionally damages the property. I have seen many punch holes in the walls, missing appliances or flooded homes in the past year. I think most people believe they are "getting back at the bank". As you can imagine, when damage is found at the final walk through the deal falls apart.

This is just a short list of the possible problems and pitfalls with short sales. As a former lawyer the possible legal problems with short sales is mind boggling. Bank owned foreclosures have clean title and the banks ususally respond within 48 hours. The entire deal is under contract within a few days and closes within 30 days generally. We recommend to our buyers that if they want a quick super deal they should try to stick to true foreclosures, instead of wading into the murky waters of pre-foreclosures. Please feel free to call me at 1-800-300-0263 to discuss how to tell the differences between foreclosures and pre-foreclosures.

Carmen Brodeur BA, LLB
Grayhawk Realtor / Former Attorney
1-800-300-0263
www.GreyhawkCondosOnline.com

Edge at Grayhawk Condos Sellingly Briskly

2009-08-03T19:14:00.000-07:00

There has been a flurry of condo sales at The Edge at Grayhawk recently. The market in Scottsdale in the lower price ranges is really starting to move fast. Numbers don't lie. The number of listings is down and the number of sales/month is moving up. There have been numerous foreclosures at the Edge which further fuels the fire. There are often multiple bids for each new foreclosure that goes on the market. The foreclosures in the Edge that are on the market more than 15 days are very few and far between. They are either facing Thompson Peak Parkway or are priced inappropriately. The good foreclosures go quick.

The following are the recent sales at The Edge at Grayhawk.


July 7, 2009	3 bed/2 bath	1286 sq ft	$165,000	$128/sq ft
July 2, 2009	1 bed/1.5 bath	1121 sq ft	$113,000	$101/sq ft
June 29, 2009	1 bed/1 bath	786 sq ft	$86,500	$110/sq ft
June 26, 2009	1 bed/1 bath	786 sq ft	$84,900	$108/sq ft
June 26, 2009	2 bed/2 bath	1116 sq ft	$147,000	$132/sq ft
June 23, 2009	2 bed/2 bath	1116 sq ft	$145,000	$130/sq ft
June 19, 2009	1 bed/1 bath	956 sq ft	$118,000	$123/sq ft
June 9, 2009	2 bed/2 bath	1116 sq ft	$130,000	$117/sq ft
June 8, 2009	3 bed/2 bath	1286 sq ft	$167,000	$130/sq ft
June 5, 2009	2 bed/2 bath	1116 sq ft	$161,000	$144/sq ft
June 2, 2009	2 bed/2 bath	1104 sq ft	$137,000	$124/sq ft

Visit www.GreyhawkCondosOnline.com to view all condos available in Grayhawk Scottsdale or to sign up for free email alerts as soon as new foreclosures hit the market. We are true Grayhawk specialists and can help you find the perfect Grayhawk home or investment property.

Marc Brodeur BS, DC
Grayhawk Real Estate Specialist
www.GreyhawkCondosOnline.com
1-800-300-0263

Grayhawk Golf Course Home Too Good to Pass Up

2009-07-28T17:10:00.000-07:00

There is a beautiful Grayhawk golf course home currently on the market that I wanted to tell everyone about. It is a 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bathroom home with over 3,500 square feet. It is located on double fairway of the Grayhawk Talon Golf Course with amazing views of both the golf course and the McDowell Mountains. The backyard is great for entertaining and it feel like a resort with the large grassy area, an infinity pool and spa. The backyard also has a built in Viking grill, a wet bar, ceiling fan and a mounted TV. The inside is fabulous as well. The kitchen features granite counter tops and cherry wood cabinets. Priced rock bottom for this type of view at $925,000. If you are looking for a home under a million in the exclusive Grayhawk community you have got to see this one!

Search all Grayhawk Scottsdale homes at www.GreyhawkCondosOnline.com or call us at 1-800-300-0263 for help in finding your Grayhawk golf home.

Carmen Brodeur
Realtor / Former Attorney
Grayhawk Specialist
www.GreyhawkCondosOnline.com
1-800-300-0263

Greyhawk Condos - Something for Everyone

2009-07-08T14:20:00.000-07:00

The wonderful thing about condos in Greyhawk Scottsdale is that there is truly something for everyone. There is everything from inexpensive one bedroom condos for $100,000 to luxury golf townhomes and villas for $800,000. Looking for a house, rather than a condo? Houses in Greyhawk range from $320,000 to $3,200,000.

Visit www.GreyhawkCondosOnline.com for all Greyhawk Scottsdale real estate or call 1-800-300-0263 to speak to a Greyhawk specialist.

Carmen Brodeur BA, LLB
Scottsdale Realtor / Former Attorney
www.GreyhawkCondosOnline.com
Carmen@ScottsdaleExperts.com
1-800-300-0263

Grayhawk Foreclosure Deal of the Day - Village at Grayhawk

2009-04-29T11:00:00.001-07:00

Today's Grayhawk Foreclosure Deal of the Day is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhome with garage at the Village at Grayhawk for $203,000. It is a huge 1400 square feet in a premium Grayhawk Scottsdale community. The Village at Grayhawk is an exclusive townhome community within Grayhawk. It has a large community pool, fitness center and walking paths. The Village at Grayhawk is only a minute from the Grayhawk Golf Club with two 18-hole golf courses, clubhouse and restaurant.

This is another great example of the foreclosure deals currently available in Grayhawk, Scottsdale. We are your Grayhawk foreclosure specialists.

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Marc Brodeur BS, DC
Grayhawk Specialist Realtor
We Welcome Your Calls at 1-800-300-0263
Marc@ScottsdaleExperts.com

Grayhawk Golf Club Rates Have Dropped

2009-04-18T01:25:00.001-07:00

The Grayhawk Golf Club just dropped their prices from High Season Rates to Mid-High Rates. High Season at the Grayhawk Golf Club is from January 1 to April 5th. Mid-High runs from April 6 to May 3rd. This is the perfect opportunity to try out either of the professional level golf courses in Grayhawk at reduced rates. Grayhawk Golf Club is just one of the many amenities that make Grayhawk such a fabulous place to live. There are 36 holes of pure Scottsdale perfection waiting for you.

Grayhawk Golf Club Rates April 6 - May 3, 2009

Monday-Thursday $155, Friday-Sunday $180

Twilight $100

View all available Grayhawk GOLF condos with perfect GOLF COURSE VIEWS at www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com. We specialize in Grayhawk Scottsdale golf properties. We welcomes your calls at (602) 791-0536.

Greyhawk Golf Club Videos

2009-04-11T12:00:00.000-07:00

Did you know that Greyhawk Golf Club has its own channel on YouTube where you can:

Meet the Golf Pro's
Get Hole by Hole Descriptions
Watch Tips from the Pro's
Meet the staff including the beverage cart ladies
Tour the Clubhouse and Restaurants, and more.

Grayhawk on You Tube

Greyhawk has many Golf View Townhomes and Golf View Homes to choose from starting at only $425,000. A small price to pay for a spectacular golf view in prestigious Greyhawk. Prices are down 30-50% from 3 years ago. Now is the time to get that Golf Home you have been dreaming of.

View all Greyhawk GOLF VIEW Condos at www.GreyhawkCondosOnline.com. We welcome your calls at (800) 300-0263.

Marc Brodeur BS, DC
Scottsdale Realtor
www.GreyhawkCondosOnline.com
1-800-300-0263

Who Is Buying Now??

2009-04-11T11:28:00.001-07:00

It is interesting to see who the current buyers are. It is intelligent astute investors who know the drop in price is only temporary. The buyers are on average highly educated professionals who plan to increase their wealth by buying low and selling high. That is exactly how the rich get richer.

Find out more about Grayhawk Condos or Grayhawk Homes available at www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com.

Marc Brodeur, Grayhawk Specialist
We Welcome Your Calls at (602) 791-0536

Grayhawk Foreclosure Deal of the Day

2009-04-11T11:19:00.001-07:00

There are many spectacular Grayhawk foreclosure deals on the market. My favorite of the day is a large 2 bedroom plus den condo at the Village at Grayhawk. It is a huge 1843 square feet. That is larger than many bungalow homes. It has beautiful dark kitchen cabinets with granite counter tops. It has a large balcony with pleasant view of trees and open space. There is a two car garage with epoxy floors and extra storage space. All of this for only $285,000. The last owner paid $450,000. It is a great deal just waiting to be snapped up by a lucky buyer.

About the Author: Marc Brodeur BS, DC is a Grayhawk Scottsdale specialist. He enjoys helping people find the absolute best deals possible in North Scottsdale. Visit his website at www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com. View all available Foreclosures at Grayhawk.

We welcome your calls at (602) 791-0536 or 1-800-300-0263.

Grayhawk Foreclosures & Bank Owned Homes Available

2009-04-11T11:17:00.000-07:00

There are some great foreclosures available in Grayhawk. Currently there are 15 bank owned or foreclosed condos, townhomes and houses for sale in the North Scottsdale community of Grayhawk. Foreclosures are one great way to get into this exclusive community for a low price. Foreclosures range from an entry level one bedroom condo at the Edge at Grayhawk for $87,900. Condos and townhomes go up from there. The largest townhome foreclosure in Grayhawk is a beautiful townhome at Avian at Grayhawk. It is $392,500 for a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom. This is a huge townhome at 2484 square feet with soaring ceilings. It feel much more like a house than a townhome. You have all the benefits of living in a double guard gated townhome community with community pool, with the benefit of a huge floorplan that feels like a house.

The bank owned Grayhawk houses range from a $327,900 4 bedroom home with 2058 square feet to a $555,975 gorgeous home that looks like a model. That home is 2423 square feet , 3 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms and is very upgraded with granite counters, stainless steel viking appliances, beautiful flooring and more.

Interested in Grayhawk foreclosures or bank owned homes anywhere else in Scottsdale? See all Grayhawk foreclosures at www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com. We specialize in foreclosures and bank owned condos, townhomes and houses in Scottsdale. Call us for a personal foreclosure tour of the type of homes or condos you are interested in. We can find you the very best deals available and are very experienced negotiating with the banks.

Marc Brodeur BS, DC

Scottsdale Realtor Specializing in Grayhawk, DC Ranch and other fine North Scottsdale Communities

www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com

We Welcome Your Calls: (602) 791-0536

Another Hidden Gem of Living in Grayhawk

2009-03-22T07:41:00.001-07:00

The Boys & Girls Club in Grayhawk is another hidden gem for Grayhawk residents. This community center is designed for ages 6-18 years old. It includes a gymnasium, learning center, computer room, arts & crafts room, multi-purpose areas. For the little ones there is even a before and after school program for elementary school children. I know many working parents in the community that rely on this after school program. There is a Boys & Girls bus that picks up the kids after school and takes them directly to the community center. They are involved in many activities throughout the rest of the afternoon until their parents can come get them after work. What an incredible service for professionals in Grayhawk. The Boys & Girls Club facility also offers comprehensive youth development-health, educational and fitness related programs. Grayhawk parents also appreciate the summer programs offered. The Boys & Girls Club is located next to The Edge at Grayhawk condos on Thompson Peak, just south of Hayden Road.

About the Author: Marc Brodeur, BS, DC is a North Scottsdale Realtor specializing in Grayhawk. He enjoys helping families move into the community. Grayhawk offers many different real estate choices from condos in the $100,000s to custom homes for 3.5 million. View all Grahawk Scottsdale real estate at www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com.

Grayhawk is the Perfect Retirement Community

2009-03-20T12:46:00.000-07:00

The master planned community of Grayhawk in North Scottsdale, Arizona has a hidden gem. There are a lot of beautiful master planned communities in North Scottsdale, but only Grayhawk has a senior assisted living facility. True to Grayhawk's high standards, it is not just any assisted living facility but rather a Classic Residence by Hyatt. It is a retirement living community at the highest level of excellence, quality and distinction. This luxury facility and has been ranked #1 in Arizona for assisted living by Ranking Arizona for 8 straight years. They are obviously doing something right. Grayhawk's Classic Residence by Hyatt specializes in dementia and Alzheimer's care.

This is a wonderful amenity for Grayhawk families to have. Many families in Grayhawk have moved the senior members of their families into this luxury facility so that they can be close by. It is within walking distance of many homes. Kids at Grayhawk Elementary school can easily ride their bikes to see their grandparents. Now that is true multi-generation living at its easiest and best. The older residents of Grayhawk like knowing that they can remain in the Grayhawk throughout their future years. Just another way that Grayhawk is the perfect place a retirement home. If health concerns arise and you need living assistance, it is available just down the street. You can stay in the same neighborhood with the same friends you've made through the years.

View all Grayhawk condos, townhomes and homes at www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com.

About the Author: Marc Brodeur is a Scottsdale Realtor specializing in Grayhawk. He and his family have lived in the area for 10 years and he enjoys helping new families move into the area. He is very familiar with all Grayhawk condos, townhomes and homes. Visit his website at www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com. He welcomes your calls at 602-791-0536 or Marc@TheScottsdaleExperts.com.

New Shopping Center Opening Close to Grayhawk

2009-03-17T11:07:00.000-07:00

A whole new shopping center, Scottsdale Quarter, is opening this month just minutes away from Grayhawk. The Scottsdale Quarter is conveniently located across the street from Kierland Commons on Scottsdale road. It is a $270 million dollar mixed use developent designed similar to Kierland. It will have shopping, restaurants and even a specialty grocery store, Oakville Grocery from Napa Valley. The new center will include high end retail stores such as Williams and Sonoma, West Elm, Nike, Apple and H&M. Restaurants will include the Brio Tuscan Grille which is scheduled to open later this month.

Scottsdale Quarter is an exciting addition to the Grayhawk area. Just another reason the Grayhawk area is a great location. Visit www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com to see all available condominiums, townhomes and houses in Grayhawk, Scottsdale.

Marc Brodeur
Scottsdale Realtor Specializing in Grayhawk
www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com
602-791-0536

Hey, What Happened to My Condo !!??

2009-03-13T07:39:00.000-07:00

I got a call today from a client quite upset that the condo he has been admiring online is suddenly vanished from his webpage. He wanted to know what happened to his condo. It was sold, of course, to someone who ACTED rather than just ADMIRED the deal. The inventory of homes and condos at the bottom of the price range (under $250,000) are moving fast. The best properties are sold quick. He somehow didn't think it was fair that it wouldn't be available for him to consider anymore. The only way to "reserve" a condo is to make an offer. This can easily be done by email. If your offer is accepted you have a 10 day inspection period to make a decision about whether to continue with the deal. If you like it - buy it, if you don't like it - don't buy it and get your money back during the 10 day period. It's that simple.

If you want to be the early bird that gets the best worm, let's get started to find you a great deal. Give us a call at 602-791-0536 or visit www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com.

Marc Brodeur, Realtor
Grayhawk Specialist
www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com
1-800-300-0263

New Condos Still Available at Grayhawk

2009-03-12T06:47:00.000-07:00

A few brand new condos remain in Grayhawk. Encore at Grayhawk are gated townhomes and condominiums. They are exquisite luxury homes. Encore is located on the Grayhawk golf course and some have spectacular golf views. They are in their final phase of construction and the inventory of condos still available is limited. But they have left some of the best views for the end. 2 bedroom condos, fully built out and ready to move-in start at $379,900. 3 bedroom condos start at $449,900. Villa One is my favorite floor plan with its dramatic round turret entry. It has a lot of wow factor! This home will really impress your guests. There are also two move-in ready townhomes left. These are the last two remaining townhomes in Encore at Cachet. No more townhomes will be built. They start at $614,900 including their own private yard.

There are also many resale condos and townhomes at Encore currently for sale. There is even one two bedroom foreclosure for $314,000. That is one of the best foreclosure deals in Scottsdale. Want to take a look? Call me at 602-791-0536 or visit www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com. We would be happy to show you all the new, resale and foreclosure units currently available.

Marc Brodeur, BS, DC

Grayhawk Realtor

www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com

Hot Deal of the Week in Grayhawk

2009-03-11T19:30:00.000-07:00

Want a spectacular view in Grayhawk? How about a second floor condo overlooking the pool with a perfect view of the McDowell Mountains behind. Unit 2001, Vintage at Grayhawk is our Hot Deal of the Week. Is has the best view in all of the Vintage at Grayhawk. This is one of the best views of all Grayhawk condos I have ever seen. It is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with a 2 car garage. It is 1854 square feet, built in 2005, priced at $425,000.

Interested in looking at this spectacular view or any other Grayhawk condo? Visit www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com or call us at 602-791-0536.

Marc Brodeur, Realtor
Grayhawk Scottsdale Specialist
www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com
602-791-0536

Take Advantage of Your Free Personal Concierge at Grayhawk

2009-03-10T10:14:00.000-07:00

One of the best features of living at The Edge at Grayhawk or The Venu at Grayhawk in Scottsdale is the personal Concierge at your service. Both communities have a Concierge ready to help you. They can make restaurant reservations, get you sports tickets, book sightseeing tours, arrange for a housekeeper, plumber, electrician etc. Your imagination is the only limit. Take advantage of this great free service to help organize your life. Or if you are a part time resident, they can make your vacation that much more enjoyable.

Your Venu Concierge can be reached at 480-668-3640 ext 1 or concierge@venuatgrayhawk.com. Your Edge Concierge can be reached at 480-584-4647 ext 1 or concierge@edgeatgrayhawk.com.

Interested in living the pampered life in Scottsdale? View all available Grayhawk condos at www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com or call me at 602-692-4288.

Marc Brodeur, Realtor
Grayhawk Scottsdale Specialist
www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com
602-692-4288

Twice the Fitness Fun for the Edge and Venu Residents

2009-03-09T16:22:00.001-07:00

Many clients are impressed to learn that when they purchase a condo at either the Venu at Grayhawk or the Edge at Grayhawk they can use the fitness facilities at either complex. This is very appealing to both fitness fanatics as well as the casual exercisers. The facilities are very different so the ability to use either simply multiplies your choices. For instance, the fitness facility at The Venu at Grayhawk is oriented as a fitness studio. Classes include Yoga, Cardio-Blast, Spin and Total Body Conditioning. The Yoga class is stretching and toning using the body's own weight as resistance. The club provides yoga mats or you can bring your own. The Cardio-Blast class is a combination of hi/lo aerobics. It is a fast paced workout which incorporates cardio, kickboxing and muscle conditioning. The spin class is indoor cycling as a group done on stationary bikes to the beat of high energy music. Total Body Conditioning is a body sculpting class using the stability ball to target individual muscle groups. The Edge Fitness Facility is much more oriented towards weight lifting and circuit training. The club is packed with state of the art weight training machines.

Interested in taking a look at condos at The Venu at Grayhawk or The Edge at Grayhawk? Give us a call at 602-791-0536 and we will take you on a personalized tour. We are your Grayhawk specialists. Visit www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com to view all Grayhawk condos, townhomes and houses.

Marc Brodeur, Realtor
Grayhawk Specialist
www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com

A Suite Deal for a Sweet Price

2009-03-08T07:03:00.001-07:00

Scottsdale condos are not known for their affordability. Scottsdale is after all one of the most expensive areas in Arizona. Within the Scottsdale real estate market, Grayhawk in North Scottsdale is one of the most upscale communities. Grayhawk is considered one of the most prestigious communities with two golf courses and close to the best shopping and restaurants in Scottsdale. Shockingly, you can currently get a 1 bedroom loft condo for $95,0000 in The Edge at Grayhawk. The housing crash has turned back the hands of time to years ago when Grayhawk condos were affordable. Take advantage of the crash of real estate prices to get into the exclusive North Scottsdale housing market. Live the Grayhawk lifestyle.

I am sure you are probably thinking you can't possibly get much for under $100,000. Many people assume that it must be a pretty bare bones condo community. Absolutely not. The Edge at Grayhawk is a beautiful complex, full of amenities usually found at much more expensive complexes. There are two community heated pools and spas and a 3000 sq ft poolside gym with state of the art fitness equipment. The clubhouse has a $4 million Great Room including a sports lounge with 15 flat screen TVs, electronics game room with X-box, Playstation 3 & Nintendo Wii, billiards room, home theatre and an entertainment kitchen area with resident chef for event tasting. The Edge activities van shuttles residents to concerts, sporting events and activities. Full time concierge staff is available to assist residents with requests for everything from restaurant reservations and event tickets to dry cleaning. There is also an owners boating club at Bartlett Lake.

Interested in seeing some condos at The Edge at Grayhawk. Just give me a call at 602-692-4288. I'd be happy to show you any Grayhawk condos, townhomes or villas. View all available condos at www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com.

Marc Brodeur, Realtor
Grayhawk Specialist
www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com

GUARD Gated Grayhawk Condos - Much Better than Regular Gated Communities!

2009-03-06T12:31:00.000-08:00

Are you looking for a Grayhawk condo with excellent security? Many of our clients request to see gated condos in the belief that they will provide an added measure of security. However, 99% of gated condo communities have a automatic electronic gate. Automatic gates will open when a homeowner with a transponder drives up to the gate or a guest enters the correct code on the keypad. Automatic gates give more of an illusion of security than truly increasing the safety and security of the homes behind the gates. It is incredibly easy for cars to follow each other in through automatic gates. There is no one there to prevent it.

GUARD gated communities are completely different. These communities have a real life human Security Guard standing at the gate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The Security Guard prevents anyone from simply following a homeowner in through the gates. Guests must stop and check in with the Security Guard in order to enter the community. Sounds better doesn't it?

Now imagine a DOUBLE gated condo community. Double gated communities have TWO sets of gates. The first gate is guard gated. All guests must stop and be checked in by the security officer. Then there is a second automatic gate, that can only be accessed with a security code. Double gated communities offer the best security of all the different types of gated communities.

So I am sure your next questions is, which Grayhawk condos have DOUBLE gates? Avian at Grayhawk is a DOUBLE gated community. You enter through the Raptor Retreat guard gate and then there is an Avian gate as well. Avian at Grayhawk is a luxury gated townhome community close to Thompson Peak and Hayden Road. It is conveniently located across the street from the Hayden Peak Crossing shopping center. It is walking distance to Starbucks, Fry's grocery store, several restaurants, Bank of America and more. Avian was built between 1997-2001. There are 6 spacious floor plans ranging from 1958 to 2455 square feet. Most units are 2 stories and all units have 2 car garages. There is a heated community pool and spa. It is close to many walking and biking trails.

Interested in Avian at Grayhawk? View all available Avian condos at www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com or call us at 602-791-0536. We would be happy to show you all the exciting possibilities for your new home.

Marc Brodeur, Realtor
Grayhawk Specialist
www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com
Office 602-791-0536

Venu at Grayhawk - March 2009 Community Events

2009-03-05T09:20:00.000-08:00

Venu at Grayhawk is one of my favorite Grayhawk condos because of all of the community events. It has a real social atmosphere and residents can get as involved as much or as little as they like. This month's events at Venu at Grayhawk include Casual Dining Night in the Great Room, Movie Night, Brown Bag Wine Club, Smoothie Sunday and Wine Down Movie Night.

The Casual Dining evenings are on Monday nights with Chef Mike in the Great Room. Start your week by leaving the cooking to your resident Chef. Great cooking and great fun! $12 per person, RSVP required. This month's menu includes Traditional lasagna with meat sauce, Chile Verde with black beans and tortillas, Herb crusted wild caught salmon with cheesy potatoes, Maple glazed bone-in pork chops, Pannini caponata with procuitto.

Tuesday evenings are Movie Nights at the Great Room Theater in Venu at Grayhawk. Check out the upcoming shows on the Theatre marquee.

The Brown Bag Wine Club is for all wine lovers. Chef Mike started the wine club for everyone interested in wine. Whether you are a casual wine drinker or the most sophisticated sipper you want to be part of the club. Bring your favorite bottle and join the fun. Chef Mike will prepare delectable appetizers to go along with the wine. $15 per person, RSVP required. The Concierge at the Venu has told me that this event is booked solid every single time and they have to turn people away. So RSVP early!

Smoothie Sundays are a favorite of many residents. Chef Mike starts your Sunday off right with yummy smoothies. $3.00/smoothie in the Great Room.

Wine Down Movie Night is a great way to meet other residents. Bring your favorite drink and "wine down" with your fellow adult residents while you enjoy viewing a movie in the Theatre.

Join all the fun by living in the Venu at Grayhawk. If you are interested in looking at condos at the Venu in Grayhawk or any other condos in Grayhawk call us. We are your Grayhawk condo specialists. You can view all available condos at Grayhawk at www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com.

Marc Brodeur, Grayhawk Specialist
www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com
Office (602) 791-0536
Cell (602) 692-4288

So Many Grayhawk Condo Options to Choose From

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Grayhawk condos come in many shapes, sizes and prices. There are one bedroom loft condos for high $90,000s. On the opposite end of the spectrum, there are gorgeous luxury townhome and villas with perfect golf views for up to high $600,000s. Grayhawk offers 8 different condo, townhome and villa communities:

Avian at Grayhawk
Cachet at Grayhawk
The Edge at Grayhawk
Tesoro at Grayhawk
Venu at Grayhawk
Village at Grayhawk
Vintage at Grayhawk

Overwhelmed already? Don't worry, we make it easy to choose which property is right for you. See detailed descriptions of each property, search by price, size or community on www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com. We are Grayhawk condo experts. We can help find you the perfect new condo, whether it is for a home, vacation or investment.

Marc Brodeur, Realtor
www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com
(602) 692-4288

Grayhawk Golf Condos - Some of the Best Views in Scottsdale

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Grayhawk has many condos, townhomes and villas with perfect golf views. Three Grayhawk townhome communities have units with beautiful views of the Grayhawk Golf Club. Tesoro at Grayhawk, Encore at Grayhawk and Avian at Grayhawk all have golf frontage. Prices start as low as $349,ooo for a beautiful 3 bedroom townhome with a golf view in Tesoro at Grayhawk. Prices increase from there and can go as high as $849,000 for a luxury golf villa in Avian at Grayhawk. There is nothing that equals the tranquility and peacefulness of living on a golf course. I highly recommend golf lots for the quality of life and also for the value. Golf lots are always in high demand. Grayhawk golf homes appreciate well and sell fast. They are a great investment.

Interested in seeing Grayhawk golf homes or condos? Call me for a personalized tour at (602) 692-4288 or check out all availalbe Grayhawk golf condos at www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com.

Marc Brodeur
www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com
Office (602) 791-0536
Cell (602) 692-4288

Can Grayhawk Be Truly Affordable?

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YES! You can currently purchase a 1 bedroom loft condo in Grayhawk for $93,000. That's right - as of today there are 4 condos on the market under $100,000. That is the same price you would pay to be in a much much less desirable area of the city. It is pretty incredible that you can enter the luxury Grayhawk real estate market for less than $100,000. Like they say, location, location, location. Why buy a condo anywhere else? Grayhawk is one of the best locations in all of North Scottsdale.

Thinking of buying a Grayhawk condo? View all available condos at www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com or call me at 602-692-4288 to begin the search for your new home.

Marc Brodeur, Realtor
www.GrayhawkCondosOnline.com