Stocks, bonds, precious minerals, businesses franchises - the market offers consumers hundreds of opportunities in which to invest. In the hopes of allowing their money to work on its own, scores of people invest in everything from mutual funds to baseball cards every day. As many of those living in Scottsdale, Arizona can attest, not many investments can provide consistent returns like real estate. (more…)

Home to hundreds of acres of lush green golf courses, stunning views of the surrounding Sonoran Desert and a relaxed yet upscale way of life, North Scottsdale is a coveted address known around the world. But how did this exclusive community and tourist destination come to be what it is today? (more…)