Waterfront Homes Raise...

Waterfront homes raise selling price in desert, from The Arizona Republic Ahwatukee, reports that lakefront houses in the Southeast Valley are so popular that they can cost $100,000 more than comparable homes. "It's considered a highly desirable amenity. There was a period of time where every community that came on line included lakes," said local housing analyst RL Brown. Jack Lavelle with the Arizona Department of Water Resources said that although some people disagree, the lakes do provide some important functions. They gather rainwater, prevent flooding and enable reclaimed wastewater to be used to irrigate golf courses and common area landscaping.



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