From the golf course communities of North Scottsdale to the urban high-rise dwellings of Downtown Phoenix, the Valley is far from short on stellar places to call home. This year, AFM is focusing on what’s new in the world of Valley residential communities, as well as taking a look at some of the area’s top spots to retire.

Line K at Pinnacle Peak Place
In North Scottsdale, luxury is all around. However, it might be a little tricky to find such magnificence with a modern edge, but that is just what Line K at Pinnacle Peak Place offers. In order to create the contemporary residential collection, K. Hovnanian joined world-famous Dutch designer Piet Boon on 26 semi-custom homesites. The partnership resulted in three distinctive floorplans, starting at 3,305 square feet, and 12 exterior options. Plus, each Line K home is located on one acre of land. To complete each warm yet contemporary abode, Line K homes will be outfitted in materials, textiles and furnishings from the popular Piet Boon Collection and bells and whistles include outdoor bathtubs and showers, infinity-edge pools and guest casitas. www.linek.com. Price Tag: from the $700’s.