Roam If You Want To. SONORAN DESERT, Arizona Snowbirds flock to the Southwest for Winter, and the Sonoran Desert surrounding Tucson, Ariz., is one of their greatest refuges. TERRAIN: Among the greenest deserts in the world, this dusty environment supports…

Landing Pads for Helicopter Parents. Sending junior off to college far from home doesn’t have to mean an empty nest for helicopter parents, who are investing in homes in their kids’ university towns—not as an alternative to dormitory living but…

A Contemporary Marana Home with a Desert Landscape Architect Kevin Howard admits to having a long-term fascination with the idea of fashioning a contemporary residence utilizing mud adobe as a central element. “I’ve often asked myself if it would be…

Million-dollar home market roars back to life in Tucson After a tough few years, Tucson’s luxury housing market is on the rebound. For the first half of this year, sales of homes priced $800,000- plus were up 7 percent compared…

Best Properties on the Market MARANA This four-bedroom house lies on a Jack Nick laus golf course in The Residences at The Ritz- Carlton, Dove Mountain. The interior features hard-wood floors, a wine room, smart-home technology, and a great room…

The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain Announces $18 Million in Sales The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, a private Southern Arizona community nestled high in the Sonoran Desert, announced a total of nine property sales to date in…

At Home In Paradise. The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain THE BUZZ Deep in Tucson’s cactus-speckled Sonoran Desert—the backdrop for famed wellness retreats like Miraval and Canyon Ranch—The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain is adding an element of permanence to this…

Tucson: Lush Desert Links Dove Mountain gives the Tucson area some bragging rights in terms of golfing and second home destinations. Located just 25 miles Northwest of Tucson, The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain is arguably the finest resort, golf, and living…

House hunting: 6 gorgeous houses in the Southwest Marana, Arizona. Sitting on 0.3 acres, this two-bedroom home is part of a private Ritz-Carlton community at Dove Mountain. The interior features tongue-and-groove ceilings, travertine floors, and a great room with retractable…

Arizona Setting ‘Great Getaway for Canadians’ If you have clients who are dreaming of a true western experience (down to horseback riding through the desert) who want the glamour of an authentic southwest-style home in a rugged and diverse landscape,…