Any Mid-Century Modern fans in the Phoenix area?

[DeAnna Nieves]

I personally love the mid-century modern 'sensibility' but having a hard time convincing my client that it would be a worthwhile investment.

It's a hi-rise apartment unit being sold in "vintage" condition - the kitchen is original from 1964, even the oven!  Which is retro-cool and still works, btw.  Client would rather gut it and bring it up to date, but that would run at least $35K (still waiting for contractor's final numbers).  I would rather he keep the original features and work around that (also le$$ to remodel).

My question  - is that something mainstream Arizonans would be interested in?  Seems like mostly young, urbans gravitate towards that style, which might limit his re-sale market.  (ie, young meaning 'no money to buy')

Or should he just go with the newer townhouse which is $20k more, but would require just cosmetic updates?