Seeking serenity on the greens? Phoenix area homes on golf courses are swinging onto the market with price tags that won't make you sweat, even as less than 6% of all listings offer that coveted fairway view. Sindy Ready, president-elect of the Arizona Association of Realtors, dished out the deets: "There are 12,567 homes on the market, all homes, all price points across the Valley. Of that, 750 are golf course properties across the entire Valley," she said, as per AZfamily.
Houses range from a modest $254,000 abode in Sun City to a grand $8.5 million estate in North Scottsdale, with a $26 million pad still under construction at Silverleaf at DC Ranch. On the hunt for something more economical? A quaint 1,651-square-foot nugget in Sundance boasts an impressive view for just $359,000. Listing agent Charles Martinet explained, "I think it takes advantage of the mountain views, also." But if lavish is more your style, a $3.5 million mansion in the posh Troon North offers luxury with a courtyard swimming pool and boulder outcroppings "lit up and it’s just gorgeous," gushed listing agent Cindy Metz.
Moving clubs, not houses? Packing your irons and woods may feel like a gamble, but Michael Leonard, scribe of "Wicked Smart Golf," has some sage advice. Opt for a direct flight to avoid the baggage carousel blues and protect your gear in either hard or soft shell cases. Leonard advised, "The hard shell cases [...] are heavier, but they do provide the most protection," in an interview with AZfamily.
If wings and wheels seem risky, consider shipping your swing tools directly to your destination. "UPS, FedEx, Ship Sticks — they have lots of different options out there," Leonard noted.
