Developers make it easy to walk into a new condo sales office on your own. But in most cases, once you sign in without a real estate agent, you've forfeited the right to have one represent you — at least one who will be compensated through the transaction.

Scottsdale has a lot to offer residents. The endless sunshine, world-class golf courses, hiking trails, premier shopping, and incredible restaurants attract homebuyers from across the country — and around the world.

Whether your condo's style has grown dated over the years, or you just bought your first place and want to make it your own, a remodel can be a creative and rewarding project that adds real value to your investment.

One of the tallest fountains in the world, the famous plume at Fountain Park is visible to most residents in Fountain Hills and beyond. Erupting every hour during the day, the fountain is a landmark that draws both locals and visitors from all over the world.

New construction condos and townhomes in Scottsdale continue to attract buyers, with developments delivering fresh inventory on a regular basis. If those snazzy model photography shots have you dreaming of owning everything brand new, here are some important things to consider first.

You'll wave commuting to work goodbye in one of these live/work loft options in Scottsdale. All but one has been built in the last 20 years, serving a growing interest among small business entrepreneurs in forgoing office rent.

Fountain Hills is one of the most overlooked towns in the Valley — and that's partly by design. To reach this desert enclave from Scottsdale, you actually have to drive over a mountain.

Scottsdale draws relocating buyers from across the country — retirees, remote workers, and second-home buyers who've decided that trading winter weather for year-round sunshine is a very good deal.

If you've driven past the Optima Camelview Village in Downtown Scottsdale, you can't help but notice the distinctive garden terraces that bring a welcome touch of green to desert architecture. Optima is one of the most innovative highrise developers in the Scottsdale area.