Last week’s economic news was plentiful with releases on Case-Shiller Home Price Indices and pending home sales. Readings on government and private sector jobs created, the national unemployment rate and weekly readings on new jobless claims and Freddie Mac’s mortgage rates survey were also released.
Case–Shiller: Western Cities Dominate Home Price Growth
Case-Shiller’s 20-City Home Price Index reported that Seattle Washington topped year-over-year home price growth with an increase of 11.00 percent. Portland, Oregon followed closely with a reading of 10.90 percent, and Denver Colorado held third place with year-over-year home price gains of 8.70 percent.
San Francisco, California, which had posted high home price gains in recent years, posted a month-to-month reading of -0.40 percent and a year-over-year gain of 5.70 percent. Analysts said that this reading was evidence that home prices in high cost areas were topping out. Affordability, strict mortgage requirements and low inventories of available homes continued to present obstacles to home buyers.
Mortgage Rates Rise, Pending Home Sales Dip
According to the U.S. Commerce Department, pending home sales dipped in October to 0.10 percent as compared to a growth rate of 1.50 percent in September. Winter weather and holidays can cause would-be home buyers to postpone their home searches until spring.
Freddie Mac reported higher mortgage rates last week, although the 10-year treasury rate, which is tied to mortgage rates, was unchanged from the prior week. The average rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage was five basis points higher at 4.08 percent; the average rate for a 15-year fixed rate mortgage rose by nine basis points to 3.34 percent and the average rate for a 5/1 adjustable rate mortgage rose by three basis points to 3.15 percent. Mortgage rates have risen by 51 basis points in three weeks. This trend, coupled with high home prices, doesn’t bode well for first-time and modest income home buyers.
Consumer spending for October increased by 0.30 percent as compared to predictions for a reading of 0.50 percent and September’s 0.70 percent reading. The core inflation reading for October was unchanged and in line with analyst expectations at 0.10 percent. The core reading excludes volatile food and fuel sectors.
Labor Reports: Job Creation Grows, Unemployment Rate Lower
According to the Labor Department’s Non-Farm Payrolls report for November, 178,000 government and private sector jobs were created as compared to expectations of 200,000 jobs created and October’s reading of 142,000 jobs created in October. According to the Commerce Department, the national unemployment rate for November was 4.60 percent as compared to the expected reading of 4.90 percent and October’s reading of 4.90 percent. Analysts noted that while a lower reading could indicate good news, it was also the result of fewer workers in the work force. The unemployment rate is based on unemployment claims filed by those actively seeking work; it does not include those underemployed or those who have stopped seeking work.
First-time jobless claims rose to 268,000 as compared to expectations of 250,000 new claims and the prior week’s reading of 251,000 new claims filed.
In spite of higher mortgage rates and dubious labor reports, the Consumer Confidence Index rose to 107.1 in November from October’s reading of 100.8; Analysts had expected an index reading of 102.5.
What‘s Ahead
Next week’s economic reports include releases on job openings and consumer sentiment along with weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.
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3627 E Bethany Home Road
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
$75,000,000
13
Beds
16
Baths
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SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6525456
Property Type
Single Family - Detached
Price Type
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Arizona's leading custom home builder, Cullum Homes, is proud to partner and present Arizona's most expensive home to ever be built. Introducing the $75 million Palo Cristi Estate Luxury Properties purchased the land last April and immediately partnered with Cullum Homes with the direction to define a next level of luxury in Paradise Valley. The mandate has been to spare no expense in creating a home that is both functional and captures a wow from every room. Shortly thereafter the team selected Desert Foothills for its landscaping with the same mandate. A mandate that applies to the two adding parcels which are also for sale. SEE MORE FOR DETAILS ABOUT THE HOME ! Owner/Agent The custom home will include the following amenities - 13 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, eight half-bathrooms, two Spa Locker Rooms, Garage space for 15 cars, four kitchens, four wet bars, two outdoor kitchens, one 2-story office/library, conference room, two bowling lanes, indoor shooting range, golf simulator, movie theater/Metaverse room, spa, one home gym, casino room, recording studio, collector's gallery, two story will be seven bedrooms in the main house with four bedrooms in the conference building, one bedroom in the attached casita and one bedroom in the guard house. The property's Spa will feature two locker rooms, sauna, snow room, Vitality Pools, two massage/treatment rooms. Inside the garages there will be a five-car garage with a car lift down to 9-car collector's garage. 1 car casita garage. Exterior Amenities: -2 pools 1 is the Cinema pool with a waterfall and large cinema screen -Lazy river -Spa -2 Baja Shelves -1 island green for chipping and putting -3 fire pits and 1 outdoor fireplace -2 outdoor kitchens -1 stage -Waterslide -Family game courtyard/outdoor lounge space.
5719 E Starlight Way
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
$50,000,000
6
Beds
8.5
Baths
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SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6601366
Property Type
Single Family - Detached
Price Type
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Welcome to an architectural masterpiece situated within Paradise Valley's prestigious Cameldale Estates. Positioned thoughtfully on a nearly 3-acre parcel in the northern face of Camelback Mountain to allow sweeping views of Mummy, Phoenix, McDowell, and Four Peaks mountain ranges. Design by world-renowned architects SAOTA, collaborating with local architect Stratton, and earning world recognition press/awards for innovative design and unparalleled beauty. Nearly 17,000 sqft of living will blend seamlessly into desert surroundings while offering every conceivable modern luxury. Chef's kitchen, cinema, gym/spa, resort-style infinity pool, with emphasis on seamless indoor/outdoor living. The modern organic design, coupled with exceptional craftsmanship, elevates it to a league of its own.
5738 N Casa Blanca Drive
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
$40,000,000
6
Beds
13.5
Baths
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SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6551905
Property Type
Single Family - Detached
Price Type
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New modern custom highest end construction build in Casa Blanca & Wilkinson corridor by Regal American Homes. Extremely private estate with stunning mountain views of Camelback, Praying Monk, & Mummy. This 6 bed, 13.5 bath, 23,417 sqft is for the most discerning buyer. Modern design includes central courtyard, open great room & chef's kitchen w/large back kitchen holding hidden bar, pantry, Costco room, & walk-in cooler & freezer. Split floorplan where primary suite includes separate his and hers: vanity, enclosed toilets, & closets, large walk-in shower, free standing tub, red light room, laundry, safe & private outdoor access. Experience true indoor/outdoor living w/custom pool & spa, golf simulator, sport/pickleball court, outdoor BBQ & fireplace, & new landscaping featuring 2 dog run walking path, garden, mature olive, citrus, oak & oleander trees, turf, irrigation, & exterior lighting. Additional rooms include large private gym w/enclosed massage room, office, kid's lounge/playroom, and art and study rooms. Safe room connects to basement with shooting range, lounge and bar, and recreation barn. Short drive to world class resorts, dining, shopping, Paradise Valley County Club & both Scottsdale & Phoenix Airports.
7292 Exotic Gardens Drive
Outside Arizona, CA 00000
$30,000,000
5
Beds
9
Baths
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SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6601741
Property Type
Single Family - Detached
Price Type
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Discover the luxury of possibility to pursue a passion and the freedom to be inspired set on 78+ acres (2 parcels) of coastal land. This gated estate was designed as the ultimate private retreat located in the romantic resort destination of Cambria. The estate lies at the heart of the pristine central coast. Security, privacy, and ease of helipad access are combined in this well-located estate. The nearest neighbors are state beaches and parks, and large holdings. The estate's acreage is in open pasture, Monterey pine forest, olive groves, and pinot noir vineyard setting. Principal structures of the property include the main residence, manager's residence, reception, office, guest house, staff apartments, and two show garage pavilions/event spaces for a total of 32,500 square feet! 12 bedrooms and 16 baths. The interior of the estate's main residence is gracious showcasing old world craftsmanship. The Great Hall opens to the vineyard view terrace. The Onyx Bar is a focal point for guests convenient to the fully equipped professional kitchen. The family room is a comfortable, centrally located, gathering place, opens to another terrace. The serene sanctuary of the master suite offers luxury amenities. Each guest suite offers a private bath and balcony. The West Wing leads to the home office, theater room, and a self-contained guest suite. This is an estate designed for entertaining from a private wine tasting for two to grand scale gala events. The event halls can be utilized as flexible spaces for a car collection. More than 60 vehicles can be housed in the estate showrooms. The conveniences of Cambria is less than two miles away. Airports and marinas are also nearby. A helipad on the property adds to the transportation options. Long a magnet for artists, musicians, and writers. Cambria is a favorite beach destination for visitors and a nurturing natural haven for her lucky residents. The Central Coast lifestyle has attracted the attention of the national press appearing in many recent 'Best of' lists. The property lies along the edge of Coastal Highway 1 aka Pacific Coast Highway, which has no peer. Its most scenic part begins where the estate's driveway ends, turn north and drive the legendary Big Sur coast. The real value of luxury is not the possessions themselves, but the experiences they make possible. We welcome you to encounter the priceless beauty of what's here, in this place, like no other.
2671 Highway 82 --
Patagonia, AZ 85624
$29,950,000
16
Beds
15
Baths
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SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6595615
Property Type
Single Family - Detached
Price Type
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This is your opportunity to own the historic Rail X Ranch, set against a landscape that is truly breathtaking! To the West are hypnotic sunsets and to the East is the Coronado National Forest with vistas that seem to go on forever. This is a rare chance to own a piece of Arizona's history. Located at 4,500 feet above sea level temperatures are generally 10 to 15 degrees cooler year-round than in nearby Tucson. This stunning 1739 Acre Ranch Estate features a main residence with casita totaling 11,398 square feet and containing 8 bedrooms, 9 full bath rooms and 3 half baths. The main house was Constructed in 1937 and is nestled in the foothills overlooking a tree lined pond and containing numerous patios and porches to enjoy both sunsets and sunrises. The property also has 2 additional homes for employees or managers as well as 3 apartments for employees or guests. The Ranch features a 1930s barn which serves as a workshop and storage area as well as a steel building which could easily converted to a horse barn. The main compound also includes a large office suite and conference room, the property has everything you need to work from home or to handle ranch operations on site. After decades without hunting, wildlife abounds at the Rail X Ranch, including deer, dove, quail, and even javelina. The birding is exceptional, with more than 260 species documented in the nearby Patagonia Sonoita Creek Preserve. Just South of town, there are myriad opportunities for fishing and boating at Patagonia Lake State Park; and the area is filled with wonderful opportunities for horseback riding and hiking. The Ranch has the added benefit of having an artesian well on the property with Water bubbling up and feeding a transportation ditch to deliver this precious resource throughout the ranch. Combined with 8 wells situated throughout the property the Ranch has a unique and valuable asset in its water resources. To complete the picture, The Rail X is also one of the few ranches in the area which has maintained ownership of the mineral rights for the property. This asset provides land security now and into the future. The Rail X Ranch is truly an iconic and unique part of Arizona's History and Heritage and provides a rustic setting yet with all of the upscale amenities to enjoy and cherish your living environment!
7620 N Red Ledge Drive
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
$29,000,000
6
Beds
8.5
Baths
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SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6551951
Property Type
Single Family - Detached
Price Type
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A true modern masterpiece for the most discerning buyer. This mountainside estate in the town of Paradise Valley is being designed and built in collaboration with Incline Builders and Architekshon, Inc. The nearly 11.5 acre homesite offers unparalleled views and an extremely unique level of privacy and exclusion within 20 minutes of world class resorts, dining, shopping, Paradise Valley Country Club and both Scottsdale and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airports. The modern design will include a 13,000 sq ft main house and 2500 sq ft guest house. Your dream home awaits with 14 to 20 foot ceilings, large open rooms w/ windows of glass, a gym w/ steam shower & sauna, office, movie theater, wine cellar, 2 pools and 7 car garage.
20958 N 112th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
$28,000,000
7
Beds
8
Baths
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SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6375239
Property Type
Single Family - Detached
Price Type
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Welcome to ''The Aerie'', perched high in the McDowell Mountains in Scottdale's most exclusive community of Silverleaf sits this one of a kind masterpiece with unmatched views of the valley below. Thoughtfully designed by Erik Peterson of PHX Architecture and built with the ultimate in perfection by Paragon Custom Homes into a true work of art, this brand new desert contemporary home is an amazing estate. From the open great room which leads to the designer kitchen and hidden catering kitchen to the thoughtfully designed entertainment zone, and the palatial master wing this home has it all. Embodying a true indoor outdoor lifestyle, entertaining spaces flow to the beautiful outdoors all with amazing views of the valley below. Wait, it gets better... you still have time to make changes to the final finish selections to make it your very own! Developed by DMB Development, Silverleaf is a private guard gated community that is enhanced by tree lined streets, private parks and the most private enclaves of homes in Arizona. At the center of Silverleaf sits the renowned Silverleaf Club which boasts a par 72 Tom Weiskopf designed golf course, dramatic clubhouse, spa and countless other options for experiencing the desert resort lifestyle.
10944 E Whistling Wind Way --
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
$27,500,000
8
Beds
11
Baths
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SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6583185
Property Type
Single Family - Detached
Price Type
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The epitome of luxury + cutting edge design is this 15,378 sqft spectacular NEW BUILD! A contemporary masterpiece by renowned ARCHITECT BING HU, COMPLETION 12/23, in SILVERLEAF'S UPPER CANYON w/ AMAZING VIEWS! Very rare- this hillside home is on one level including its infinity pool + 11 car garages + 2 bedrm guesthouse + gym: except for a fabulous 2ND MASTER on upper level of main house. Soaring ceilings in the grand foyer + 21 ft great room w/ chalk white floors evoke a sense of awe, while the outdoors beckon you to relax + unwind. The property also features a theatre, 2 offices, 8 bedrms + 11 baths, pickleball court,golf simulator, cold plunge +3000 sqft game/play/car showrm w/ bar + glass wall to outside, below guesthouse. GOLF MEMBERSHIP IS NOW AVAILABLE! Embrace an unparalleled lifestyle where modernity meets luxury!
Sedona
AZ 86336
$25,000,000
8
Beds
9
Baths
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SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6562659
Property Type
Single Family - Detached
Price Type
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Unique opportunity to own over 23 acres as part of Sedona's famous landmark with multi purpose uses which has been an iconic piece of the Sedona community. Current zoning is RS-18 and OC (Oak Creek Heritage-See city Zoning guidelines in documents). Included in eight separate parcels are 3 adjacent lots on OAK CREEK, 2 separate houses each with their own guest house. One residence built in 2007 with 4271 sq. ft. and a 900 sq. ft. guest house. Second residence built in 1997 with 2230 sq. ft. and 805 sq. ft. guest house. Sedona Creative Life Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2000 to celebrate the human spirit and provide an uplifting and nourishing environment for celebrations, spiritually enhancing programs, and personal growth. Their mission is to become a primary source of programs for spiritual growth, and for programs that encourage healing and harmony of the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical body. People of all ages and beliefs are invited to participate in events to discover transformational learning tools and empower their spiritual journey. The center is nestled in twenty-three beautiful secluded acres, just a few minutes from the heart of Sedona, Arizona, a world-renowned spiritual Mecca. Many people who are on a spiritual path travel to Sedona as part of their quest for a higher level of consciousness and understanding. See City of Sedona for all zoning questions.
5823 N Invergordon Road
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
$24,900,000
8
Beds
10
Baths
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SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6598304
Property Type
Single Family - Detached
Price Type
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One of a kind residence redefining bespoke Arizona living. This compound is a testament to modern organic architecture of a scale never seen in the Valley. Effortlessly live and entertain in the expansive public rooms that all open to the carefully curated outdoor areas. The main suite is enhanced by a cozy library, executive office, oversized luxurious bath & stunning closet resembling a private boutique. Expansive outdoors anchored by an oversized square infinity pool beckoning you to take a refreshing dip. Challenge friends to a game of pickleball as you take in the views of Camelback Mountain. Oversized garages w/8+ spaces plus the ability to add lifts. Full guest house and separate pool house complete this unique property. Come explore before the opportunity slips away!
10719 E Rimrock Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
$20,000,000
6
Beds
8
Baths
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SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6455254
Property Type
Single Family - Detached
Price Type
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Immediate occupancy opportunity! Offering Silverleaf Golf Membership and Furnishings. Warm and welcoming, nestled on a flat pad. Home's motor court, detached guest house, front-and-rear yard, are all accessible without elevation changes. Secondary rooms, second wet bar and additional flex rooms offer views. Perched on McDowell Mountains, offering an exclusive 'front row seat experience' of sprawling and vibrant golf course, twinkling city lights, plus captivating near/far mountain views. Flawlessly crafted; meticulously maintained by valley's renowned luxury home builder, Desert Star Construction. This signature address encompasses of over 9 acres; 13,111 square feet of living space to including 1,789 SF 2 bedroom guest home. SEE MOTION VIDEO LEED certified; with geothermal heating and cooling energy efficiency. Amenities include a baker's prep kitchen, butler's pantry, wine room, 13 limestone fireplaces, plaster walls, custom cabinetry and solid hand-hewn walnut doors. Alfresco amenities include an incredible pool and spa, low maintenance lawn, along with a wealth of lounge and dining spaces. Horseshoe Canyon at Silverleaf is known for its prestige, lower density and highest level of security. This masterpiece exudes pure timeless elegance, privacy, and craftsmanship.
7540 N Red Ledge Drive
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
$19,500,000
5
Beds
7
Baths
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SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6477513
Property Type
Single Family - Detached
Price Type
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This Modern ''Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired'' Clearwater Hills private estate is being designed and built on the best available view lot of Paradise Valley. The owners, in collaboration with Incline Builders and Architekshon, Inc. have designed a true modern glass and steel masterpiece. On 5.01 unobstructed acres of Phoenix Mountain Preserve with Camelback and Mummy Mountain views, it offers extremely unique elevations, sophistication and manned gated protection while only minutes away of world class resorts, dining, shopping, Paradise Valley Country Club and both Scottsdale and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airports. The modern design will include 11,500 square feet of high ceilings, large open rooms beaming with natural light, his & her offices, a gym, 2 master suites, chef's dream kitchen, sauna, movie theater, wine room, negative edge pool, pool cabana and 5 car garage. A gradual $2M private driveway has been installed.
