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September 29, 2026 7:59 pm

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Beautiful homes. Incredible design. A lifestyle wo

Beautiful homes. Incredible design. A lifestyle worth getting excited about.

This is North Scottsdale living. ☀️

As your REALTOR®, I help you find more than a beautiful home. I help you find the one that feels like the life you’ve been working toward.

Ready to explore what’s possible? Let’s connect. 🌵

Sarah Vamvakas
North Scottsdale REALTOR®
Luxury Understood | Silver Alliance Realty
623.687.8633
realestate@sarahvamvakas.com
www.SarahVamvakas.com

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Feeling understood by your Realtor should come fir

Feeling understood by your Realtor should come first.

I take the time to understand how you want to feel in your home, then connect that vision to the floor plan, privacy, design, and community that fit your life.

With 13 years in the real estate industry, I bring thoughtful questions, an eye for detail, and clear guidance so you can choose confidently.

Ready to find your home in North Scottsdale? Message me. Let’s talk about what matters to you.

🌵 Experience the Best of Arizona Living

Sarah Vamvakas
North Scottsdale REALTOR®
Luxury Understood | Silver Alliance Realty
623.687.8633
realestate@sarahvamvakas.com
www.SarahVamvakas.com

#NorthScottsdaleRealEstate #NorthScottsdaleRealtor #ScottsdaleLuxuryHomes #SonoranLiving #LuxuryUnderstood

Your desert chapter could start sooner than you th

Your desert chapter could start sooner than you think. ☀️

Offered at $2 million, this professionally designed model home is move-in ready in a new, beautifully developed North Scottsdale community with a clubhouse. It features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 2,860 square feet.

The architecture. The thoughtfully finished interiors. The feeling of walking into a home where it’s already come together.

Comment “DESERT” and I’ll DM you the community and property details.

🌵 Experience the Best of Arizona Living

Sarah Vamvakas
North Scottsdale REALTOR®
Luxury Understood | Silver Alliance Realty
623.687.8633
realestate@sarahvamvakas.com
www.SarahVamvakas.com

#NorthScottsdale #ScottsdaleRealEstate #ScottsdaleLuxuryHomes #MoveInReady #LuxuryUnderstood

The best dressed homes this Halloween are wearing

The best dressed homes this Halloween are wearing uplighting. 🌙

The desert already has the drama. Thoughtful lighting brings it to life.

A sculptural agave. The canopy of a palo verde. Shadows that give an entrance depth and atmosphere.

My eye for luxury starts with understanding the desert and recognizing how to highlight its beauty in a way that feels intentional, personal, and extraordinary.

That’s Luxury Understood.

Hope everyone has a Happy Halloween! 🎃

What if your vacation became your everyday life? ☀

What if your vacation became your everyday life? ☀️

A morning hike. A round of golf. Horseback riding through the desert. Your favorite yoga class, followed by lunch on a sunny patio. Or a quiet afternoon by the pool, with absolutely nothing on the agenda. 🌵

That’s what I love about North Scottsdale: the balance between peace and possibility. You can slow down, enjoy the tranquility of the desert, yet still feel energized by everything there is to do.

The Scottsdale area’s millionaire population grew 125% between 2014 and 2024—the fastest growth in the U.S., according to Henley & Partners’ 2025 USA Wealth Report.*

Space to breathe. Reasons to move. Time outdoors. A home that feels like your own retreat. 🔑

To me, that’s luxury understood. ✨

What would your ideal day in North Scottsdale look like?

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Sarah Vamvakas
North Scottsdale REALTOR®
Luxury Understood | Silver Alliance Realty
623.687.8633
realestate@sarahvamvakas.com
www.SarahVamvakas.com

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*Source: Henley & Partners, 2025 USA Wealth Report. Scottsdale figures include neighboring Paradise Valley.

OCTOBER 2026 MARKET UPDATE North Scottsdale & surr

OCTOBER 2026 MARKET UPDATE North Scottsdale & surrounding areas 🌵

Every neighborhood has its own story and the numbers look a little different depending on where you’re searching. Here’s a look at what happened across seven ZIP codes in September 2026:

85255 DC Ranch, Silverleaf, Grayhawk, McDowell Mountain Ranch & Windgate Ranch
The number of homes under contract increased, while active listings decreased. Homes also sold a little faster than they did a year earlier.

85266 Terravita, Whisper Rock, Winfield, Bellasera & Sincuidados
New listings and homes under contract both increased compared with last year. The number of sales held steady, and homes spent less time on the market.

85262 Desert Mountain, Troon North, Legend Trail, Estancia & Mirabel
More homes came onto the market, and more went under contract. Sales held steady compared with last year, while average time on market edged down.

85050 Desert Ridge, Fireside at Desert Ridge, Aviano & Tatum Highlands
More homes came onto the market than a year ago, while the number of homes sold decreased. Buyers had more options, and homes took a little longer to sell.

85054 Toscana, Bella Monte, Glen Eagle & Lockwood Estates
Fewer homes were available than a year ago, but sales also slowed. Homes spent more time on the market, averaging 114 days.

85377 Carefree Sentinel Rock Estates, Cow Track Estates, Crossings at Carefree & The Boulders
Fewer homes were listed and sold compared with a year ago, though homes that sold spent less time on the market. With just five September sales, small changes can have a big impact on the percentages.

85331 Tatum Ranch, Dove Valley Ranch, Rancho Mañana, Lone Mountain & Montevista
Sales increased compared with last year, while the number of homes under contract declined. Homes also spent more time on the market.

The right opportunity—and the right strategy—depends on your goals, price point, and the specific neighborhood you’re considering.

Sarah Vamvakas
REALTOR®️
Luxury Understood | Silver Alliance Realty
623.687.8633
realestate@SarahVamvakas.com

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