Bordered by Phoenix to the west and Tempe to the south, the city of Scottsdale offers its residents an eclectic mix of arts and culture, a thriving economy, quality education, arid climate and many recreational opportunities. All of these factors combine to make this alluring desert community a well sought-after home for people with various lifestyles.

Downtown Scottsdale provides the city with its cultural anchor, offering a wonderful place for residents to gather and enjoy numerous shopping, dining and entertainment options. Galleries and art shops line the streets of downtown’s Arts District, which showcases an extensive collection of Western and Southwestern art. This bustling area also has districts dedicated to entertainment, fashion, food and more. Don’t know where to start? Discover downtown by touring the streets by trolley.

Shops found in “Old Town”, the city’s original main streets, carry Native American artifacts and crafts that celebrate the area’s original residents as well as their history and culture. The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Museum of Contemporary Art are only two of the institutions that offer their own unique experiences for those looking to explore music, dance, theater and art.

Scottsdale Stadium, which is also located in the heart of Downtown Scottsdale, hosts numerous special programs and is the training ground for the San Francisco Giants’ professional baseball team. For more sports, the city’s recreation facilities sponsor a wide range of youth and adult programs to get residents of every age to get up and play! For the more adventurous, rock climbing, mountain biking and hiking are popular activities.

Residents enjoy a strong sense of community and maintain the cozy lifestyle by supporting business and education. Community leaders in Scottsdale encourage economic growth by offering incentives and other investment opportunities to businesses and even homeowners. Providing quality education to local students is important, and the Scottsdale Unified School District has been teaching students since its founding in 1896. Currently, more than 27,000 students attend 33 schools within the district.

No matter your lifestyle, Scottsdale real estate offers something for everyone – the individual, the young couple, the professional and the retiree. Property options include single family homes, townhomes, condominiums, farms, land and more. Whether you prefer to live in the heart of the city or settle in a private outlying community, The Mario Romero Team can assist you in finding Scottsdale homes for sale. This team of qualified real estate agents can also help sellers with a marketing plan to get their home sold at the best market price in your timeframe.