CASA BLANCA: A Century of Charm Beneath Camelback Mountain

July 9th, 2025

There are places that refuse to fade into the past. They hold time like an old photograph-faded maybe, but never forgotten. Casa Blanca, tucked in the shadow of Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, is one of those places. A century-old tapestry of original adobe walls, Moorish domes, citrus trees, heirloom roses, and red clay brick paths, this desert gem has quietly reflected Arizona’s transformation from a sleepy winter escape to a picture postcard of luxury living.

Ranking Arizona: Top real estate agents in Arizona for 2025

May 22nd, 2025

1. Scott Jarson
Background: “I co-founded our firm, azarchitecture/Jarson & Jarson Real Estate, with my wife/partner Debbie,” says Scott Jarson. “We are proud to be top-producing real estate agents, and have achieved numerous sales awards and recognitions with the help of our treasured clients. I am equally proud of my long time affiliation with Luxury Home Tour, Inc. as their former CEO, and my volunteer work with the Town of Paradise Valley as Hillside chair, allowing me to give back to the community. My team is local, focused and experienced. Together we deliver expert marketing, personal service, and a wealth of real estate knowledge.”

Modernist ‘Hawk’s Nest’ Home Designed by Renowned Architect Al Beadle Hits the Market for $1.6 Million

Beadle is “widely recognized as a significant modernist,” adds Jarson. “His work is superbly crafted, and this is the best example of that—super crisp lines and beautiful details.”

Phoenix ‘Beacon’ Tovrea Castle repaired

This historic landmark, visible from the Loop 202, continues to intrigue those passing by.
In this recent report, Scott Jarson discusses the Tovrea Castle’s unique history and the stunning views it once offered before modern development changed the Phoenix skyline.

$1.6 Million Homes in Maine, Georgia and Arizona

This two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom house was built by the architect Alfred Newman Beadle. A recent renovation focused on maintaining the character of Mr. Beadle’s work, with sharp angles and walls of glass meant to take advantage of both city and mountain views from every part of the house.

Paradise Valley Town Council minor General Plan amendment approval paves way for Arcadia Custom Homes

November 1st, 2024

Paradise Valley Town Council is moving forward with a minor General Plan amendment allowing for a new collection of homes to sprout where Ascension Lutheran Church once stood.

The bell tower is all that remains of the once legendary Jokake Inn at the Phoenician

September 27th, 2024

The bell tower, a Pueblo-revival style building just inside the grounds of the Phoenician, is all that remains of the once legendary Jokake Inn, which got its start in the 1920s as a tearoom. Scott Jarson, a longtime realtor in town who specializes in architecturally unique homes, joined The Show to explain what makes the building near 60th Street and Camelback Road so exceptional.

This luxury Scottsdale neighborhood used to be a Moroccan-themed destination resort

The Casa Blanca Inn was built near Chaparral Road and 66th Street in Scottsdale about 100 years ago. The Show met up with Scott Jarson, a longtime realtor in the Valley who specializes in architecturally unique properties, to walk around the grounds of the former Casa Blanca Inn.

A hidden gem at Scottsdale’s Camelback Inn remains relatively unchanged 85 years later

The first hidden gem is the Camelback Inn Chapel. Very modest in size, it would be easy to miss this piece of the resort’s history. Scott Jarson, a longtime realtor in town who specializes in architecturally unique properties, joined The Show to talk about what remains relatively unchanged roughly 85 years later.

Iconic 77-Foot Tall Paradise Valley Church Spire to be Preserved

August 29th, 2024

Crews are working to save a unique piece of architectural history. Ascension Lutheran Church near 68th Street and Indian Bend Road will be torn down, but efforts are being made to save the historic 77-foot spire – a piece of art that means a lot to the community.

Iconic Paradise Valley Church Spire to be Moved Before Building Demolished to Make Way For Luxury Homes

August 22nd, 2024

When a group of Paradise Valley residents heard that the iconic Ascension Lutheran Church was sold last year to make way for new luxury homes, they jumped into action to save the property designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s son-in-law and apprentice William Wesley Peters, in association with Taliesin Associated Architects.

Paradise Valley Town Council to Accept Spire atop Ascension Lutheran Church in Historical Preservation Pursuit

August 8th, 2024

Paradise Valley residents, elected leaders and local architectural aficionados came together yesterday to discuss how a 77-foot spire designed by a student of Mr. Wright’s hailing from Taliesin West in the 1960s can be preserved in perpetuity.