Carefree,AZ
The premier location for luxury homes just north of Scottsdale tucked between mountains preserves, world-class golf courses in a community which prides itself on ambiance, appreciation for relaxing living, and a sense of community pride and ongoing community improvements.
Home to the 5 star rated "The Boulders Resort" a unique place to visit and stay, a world class spa, and a phenomenal golf course set among huge boulder outcroppings. In addition there are the Carefree Conference Center and Resort which include condominiums available for rental or purchase. Rancho Manana Resort and Golf Club is nearby in cave Creek and also has a spa and rental condominiums. Carefree has affordable condos, townhomes, and properties which are popular with winter visitors - away from the traffic yet accessible to all that Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale has to offer. A small town of only 4000 residents it is almost fully built out and supply and demand is affecting home prices. 2007 had an average price increase in home costs of 6.7% in a very slow economy.
Hiking, Biking, Horseback riding; top notch restaurants; a new multi-use luxury project breraking ground in fall '08 (www.easystreetcarefree.com), art festivals, town concerts, farmers markets, all set with dynamic mountain backdrops and 5-10 degrees cooler than Phoenix. www.carefree.org can further elaborate on why Carefree should be considered as a destination for winter and full-time residents alike.
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