On the must-have list, in addition to a bigger backyard, was a triple-car garage for all of the family’s sporting equipment and kid stuff from strollers to bikes and more room for entertaining.

After closing the doors abruptly on Feb. 17, the market will reopen on Saturday to sell through remaining inventory.

Garage space is becoming a new status symbol in the Valley's high-end luxury home market. Check out photos of an Arizona home being built with an air-conditioned RV garage.

“I heard you’re a vet,” I said. “I heard this is your first house,” she said, smiling. “Which probably means you don’t own a lawn mower yet. Do you?” I took her question as proof: The neighbors ...