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Notes on livingwell in the desert.

Case studies from the deals we closed, market notes on where the numbers are actually moving, and stories from the houses themselves. Written in house, published when there is something to say.

16 EntriesUpdated October 2026
Written in house, published when there is something to say.16 Entries
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IntelligenceOctober 2026Washington to Arizona: What High-Net-Worth Households Should Consider Before RelocatingWhen a change of residence becomes a decision about life, wealth and what comes next.The Noble Agency→ExploreSeptember 2026Antelope Canyon / One of Arizona’s Most Awe-Inspiring SightsAntelope Canyon / One of Arizona’s Most Awe-Inspiring SightsFour hours north of Phoenix, water spent millions of years carving a slot canyon the Navajo call the place where water runs through the rocks. Here is what makes it worth the drive.1 Min Read→ExploreSeptember 2026Arizona’s State Gem / TurquoiseArizona’s State Gem / TurquoiseCollectors know it as Bluebird, Sleeping Beauty and Birdseye, and no two stones are ever alike. A short guide to Arizona's state gem and one of the last mines still producing it.1 Min Read→LifestylesSeptember 2026Biophilic Design / A Way to Reconnect with NatureBiophilic Design / A Way to Reconnect with NatureBiophilic design blurs the line between a home and the landscape outside it. Why more people want nature built into the rooms they live in, and how designers are doing it.1 Min Read→ExploreSeptember 2026Castle Hot Springs / It’s Not Only Rich in Minerals, It’s Rich in HistoryCastle Hot Springs / It’s Not Only Rich in Minerals, It’s Rich in HistoryAn hour from Scottsdale, a desert retreat that has hosted Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and a future president for more than a century. The story behind Castle Hot Springs.3 Min Read→ExploreSeptember 2026Charcuterie Boards are Having a MomentCharcuterie Boards are Having a MomentThe entertaining trend that began in 15th century France has become the easiest way to host well. What goes on a great board, and where to find one in the Valley.2 Min Read→ExploreSeptember 2026Copper / An Underrated Natural ResourceCopper / An Underrated Natural ResourceArizona is one of the largest copper producers in the country, and the metal is in nearly everything we build. A few facts about the resource the modern world runs on.1 Min Read→ExploreSeptember 2026Elevated Desert Luxury: Welcome to Sonoran Skyline at FireRockElevated Desert Luxury: Welcome to Sonoran Skyline at FireRockDiscover Sonoran Skyline — a 4-bed, 5-bath hillside estate inside FireRock Country Club, Fountain Hills. Sweeping desert and mountain views. Represented by Mario Montano.5 Min Read→LifestylesSeptember 2026Let Your Light Shine – Hot Luxury Lighting TrendsLet Your Light Shine – Hot Luxury Lighting TrendsLet your light shine in The Noble Agency's August issue of Noble News. Learn about Hot Luxury Lighting Trends for 2022.3 Min Read→ExploreSeptember 2026Japan, Italy, Peru, Tanzania – 2023 Luxury Travel TrendsJapan, Italy, Peru, Tanzania – 2023 Luxury Travel TrendsTravel in 2023 is on pace to outrun 2019, and the itineraries are getting bolder. The destinations and trends shaping luxury travel this year, from Japan to Tanzania.1 Min Read→LifestylesSeptember 2026Otto Car Club/ Blending an Exclusive Social Club with Vehicle StorageOtto Car Club/ Blending an Exclusive Social Club with Vehicle StorageIn Scottsdale, OTTO Car Club pairs an exclusive social club with climate-controlled storage for serious collections. A look inside its 32,000 square foot home.1 Min Read→IntelligenceSeptember 2026The 2026 Noble INSIDER Has ArrivedThe 2026 Noble INSIDER Has ArrivedNoble INSIDER, our annual luxury real estate and lifestyle report, is here. A refined read on how the Valley's luxury market performed in 2025, and where it goes next.1 Min Read→LifestylesSeptember 2026The Bolo Tie / 1900’s Fashion Still Leaving It’s Mark in the WestThe Bolo Tie / 1900’s Fashion Still Leaving It’s Mark in the WestArizona's official state neckwear began as a Native American accessory in the 1930s. The history of the bolo tie, and the silversmiths behind its finest pieces.1 Min Read→LifestylesSeptember 2026Wall to Wall – Wallpaper trends you don’t want to missWall to Wall – Wallpaper trends you don’t want to missForget the peeling florals of the 1980s. Wallpaper is back, and the fashion houses and specialty ateliers leading the revival are worth knowing.1 Min Read→LifestylesSeptember 2026You Have One Chance to Make a First Impression – Make It CountYou Have One Chance to Make a First Impression – Make It CountBuyers decide about a home within seconds of seeing it, often before they ever walk in. Noble's seller preparation guide to making that first impression count.1 Min Read→ExploreSeptember 2026You, Me, and the Sea – Discover a New Way of YachtingYou, Me, and the Sea – Discover a New Way of YachtingOwning a yacht can be costly and frustrating. A look at a yachting club that offers life on the water without the burden of ownership.2 Min Read→
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