Living

Here are the Valley's top home sales from the past week (4.28.25 - 5.4.25). The combined sales of the top 10 from the past week was over $70 million.

Sale Price: $13,500,000
Paradise Valley
Casa La Roca is a single-level, Mission-style estate in Paradise Valley, boasting views of Camelback and Phoenix Preserve. Features include a 16-ft arched glass entryway, 50-ft infinity pool, back kitchen, walk-in wine room, smart home system, steam room, and private patio.
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

The days move a little slower under the Arizona sun—and for many older adults, that’s exactly the point. Whether it’s the clear skies, the warmth that wraps around you like a soft blanket, or the way neighbors still wave as you pass by, something about retiring in Arizona feels like coming home again, even if you’ve never lived here before.

It used to be that retirement meant packing up the house and heading closer to the grandkids. But in Arizona, that story has been quietly shifting. More and more seniors aren’t heading back to the Midwest or flying out to the coast—they’re staying right where they are. From Tucson’s warm-hearted neighborhoods to Scottsdale’s shaded patios, older adults are choosing to age in place, even if it means watching birthdays over FaceTime instead of in person. The reasons behind that choice go deeper than sunshine and golf. They’re about freedom, belonging, and the strange way a place can grow roots in you without you noticing.

Arizona’s climate is famously beautiful but incredibly tough on roofs.

With over 300 sunny days annually, Phoenix receives more sunshine than any other major city in the world.

This abundance of sunlight, combined with over 110 days a year above 100°F, creates conditions that push traditional roofing materials to their limits.

Add sudden monsoon storms to the mix, and it’s clear why home and commercial building owners seek robust, reliable roofing solutions.

One such solution growing in popularity is foam roofing, also known as Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF). Known for its impressive energy efficiency, strong...