scottsdale: July market update for 85254, Scottsdale
- 08/05/12 09:15 AM
July Home sales for 85254 in Scottsdale July 2012 saw a total of 101 home sales in the 85254 Zip code of Scottsdale. As of this writing there are only 132 active listings within 85254, so the inventory levels have dropped to just 1.3 months worth of supply based on the July sales. 85254 encompasses an area roughly bounded by Shea Blvd on the south,Tatum Blvd on the west, Bell Rd and the CAP canal on the north and Scottsdale Road on the East in Scottsdale and NE Phoenix. Some of the main attractions and destinations in 85254 include Kierland … (1 comments)
scottsdale: Desert Ridge July '12 real estate stats
- 08/04/12 08:09 AM
July 2012 saw a total of 34 homes sales in the Desert Ridge area. As of this writing there are only 58 active listings, so the inventory levels have dropped to just 1.7 months worth of supply based on the July sales. Desert Ridge is a wonderful master planned community in Northeast Phoenix. Desert Ridge is ideally situated close to the junction of the Loop 101 and SR 51 for easy access to all parts of the valley. Desert Ridge boasts award winning schools, fabulous shopping and dining and wonderful neighborhoods. For more info on Desert Ridge Homes, check out Desert … (1 comments)
scottsdale: Phoenix market update - Active listings 8/1
- 08/01/12 07:52 AM
It's the start of a new month. I'll have sales statistics in the next few days, but here is how we are starting out the month in terms of inventory. One can hear in many different places how low inventory levels have dropped and how it has affected the market. Keep in mind that the Phoenix metro area has a population of over 4 million.As of approximately 2:30 PM on August 1, the total number of active listings of all dwelling types in the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) was 13,446. Take out those listings that aren't actually in the metro area … (0 comments)
scottsdale: Arizona Science Center- a cool place to be
- 07/11/12 09:55 AM
Arizona Science Center HI,The Arizona Science Center is a great place to vist anyday. It is one of my families favorites. There is so much to do and it's all fun. But in the heat of the summer, you've got the added bonus of spending a day of fun in air conditioning. The AZSC is located in downtown Phoenix with easy access from all parts of the valley. A new exhibit started this weekend called Math Alive! It runs through Sept. 3. Math Alive! is an interactive exhibition that brings to life the real math behind what kids love most - … (0 comments)
scottsdale: Cool off at a Phoenix area water park
- 07/11/12 09:53 AM
Cool off at a water park It's summer in Phoenix and that means it's hot. I thought I would keep with the theme of the last few days and offer another idea for staying cool. If you want to be outdoors, but stay cool, I can think of nothing better than one of the Valley's water parks. There are 3 big water parks along with city pools, community pools and more. In fact, I am taking my daughter to Wet N Wild next week.Wet N Wild is located in NW Phoenix at 41st Ave and Pinnacle Peeak Road. For more info … (0 comments)
scottsdale: June stats for Phoenix area real estate
- 07/11/12 09:47 AM
The metro Phoenix real estate market continued strong in June. The following stats are provided by ARMLS. Sales Month over month June sales jumped up 8.1% to a total of 9,129, representing the fourth highest month over month gain out of the last twelve months. Robust sales over 7,000 occurred in eleven out of the last twelve months, with June being the highest. SALES Year over Year June sales of 9,129 fell 17.9% short of the same 2011 sales figure. However, June’s figure is well above (11.66%) the 12 month average of 8,176. It also reflects a typical seasonal uptick between … (0 comments)
scottsdale: Number of R.E. agents down dramatically
- 06/30/12 04:56 AM
The recession took a toll on Arizonans employed in real estate during the past five years with the loss of nearly 17,000 agents. A recent article in the AZ Republic states there are 35,864 real-estate agents with active licenses, down 52 percent from 2007 when there were 52,286 active agents, according to recent figures from the Arizona Department of Real Estate. And there were even more at the peak in 04-05. The number of license holders is down 4 percent from last year. An additional 19,245 agents have inactive licenses, meaning they are not employed by a broker and cannot conduct … (1 comments)
scottsdale: Visa Improvements / Great News for Canadians!
- 10/23/11 06:13 AM
I received an email a couple days ago from Keats Connelly and Associates regarding a pending bill that will allow a retirement visa for Canadians which will allow for year 'round living in the US with smaller financial repurcussions. It won't apply to every type of visitor but will be an aid to many. All I can say is come on down. The content of the email is below.
Great News for Canadians!
Finally, great news, the latest version of the Retirement Visa for Canadians we have been lobbying for since the fourth edition of The Border … (0 comments)
scottsdale: Uncorked & Unplugged at Desert Ridge
- 10/20/11 06:36 AM
The fabulous events just keep coming at Desert Ridge. Last weekend was the Jazz Festival and this coming Sunday is Uncorked & Unplugged benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale.
"Uncorked & Unplugged is a casual yet sophisticated evening under the stars celebrating the best in gourmet foods, fine wine and spirits, and live entertainment. Plan now to attend one of the Valley's premier fall events benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale. Since its inception in 2004, attendance at Uncorked & Unplugged continues to grow and fundraising goals were surpassed due to the generosity of … (0 comments)
scottsdale: Fun things to do throughout the Phoenix area this weekend
- 10/14/11 08:19 AM
Are you looking to get out and do something different this weekend? There are all kinds of special events, and they will cover most budgets. Last month I wrote about the Desert Ridge Jazz Festival. It started yesterday and runs through Sunday at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort . The Jazz Festival will be at the Sage Court and runs 4 days from Oct 13-16. Featured performers include George Benson, Peter White, Boney James, Richard Eliiot and many more!. Check out event details at http://sageconcerts.com/. Are tacos your favorite food? Well, then you need to be at the Arizona Taco … (0 comments)
scottsdale: Canadians and their Loonies flocking to Phoenix
- 10/13/11 11:28 AM
The Wall Street Journal recently did a piece on the remarkable numbers of Canadians looking to purchase property in the Phoenix area. Well it seems that everyone is now taking note of what we here in the Phoenix area, and the Canadians have long known; the Phoenix area is a fantastic location for a second home. But, it's not just second homes anymore. Due to the crash of the real estate market in the US, and specifically the Phoenix area, combined with a strong exchange rate between the Loonie (Canadian Dollar) and the US dollar, investors have been very active in the Phoenix … (1 comments)
scottsdale: Scottsdale Ranked #4 Best Place to Live in the US
- 10/07/11 08:53 AM
I assist many out of town buyer's specifically Canadians who are looking for second homes in our wonderful Arizona Desert climate. Most of these people mention Scottsdale as their top choice, if there were no budget restrictions. There is an big reason why this occurs, as Scottsdale is known for it's golf, dining, shopping and lifestyle. Now, Scottsdale can add another accolade. Business Week ranked Scottsdale as the 4th Best Place to Live in the US. With assistance from Bloomberg Rankings, Businessweek.com evaluated 100 of the country’s largest cities based on 16 criteria, which include: the number of restaurants, bars, and museums … (4 comments)
scottsdale: Phoenix area local charity event
- 10/05/11 12:51 PM
HI, In addition to real estate, I am the president of a local Phoenix area non-profit charity, Jordan's Jungle Inc. Jordan's Jungle provides stuffed animals to hospitalized children and was founded by my son, Jordan when he was only 9 years old. Our mission is to provide stuffed animals to all valley hospitals throughout the year. We are still small, but continue to grow and look forward to eventually achieving that goal. Hopefully you can help, and have some fun as well. On Saturday, Nov. 5, we will be having our Inaugural Jordan's Jungle Bowl-a-Thon to benefit the charity at Via … (0 comments)
scottsdale: How to take title in Arizona Part 2
- 09/18/11 07:23 AM
This is the 2nd installment about ways to take title to real property in Arizona. The first covered Community Property. This installment will cover Community Property with Right of Survivorship.
Before we get to that, here are some basics. There are so many different things to consider when buying a home. How to take title isn’t the first thing that pops up in most buyers’ heads. Obviously, what you are looking for and the things that will make you feel comfortable are important. But, once you decide on a property, what about the process involved to actually get you … (0 comments)
scottsdale: How to take title in Arizona Part 1
- 09/06/11 08:41 AM
There are so many different things to consider when buying a home. How to take title isn’t the first thing that pops up in most buyers’ heads. Obviously, what you are looking for and the things that will make you feel comfortable are important. But, once you decide on a property, what about the process involved to actually get you into that new home?
One aspect is how to take title. There are numerous ways in which a buyer or buyers can take title. In many states, all of this is handled by attorneys. In Arizona, it is not necessary … (0 comments)
scottsdale: Desert Ridge Real Estate sales recap, August, 2011
- 09/02/11 05:13 AM
August saw a drop off in sales from the prior month, but this is not unusual for the summer months. We have separated single family home sales from condos and townhomes. The latter also tends to fall off in summer as in the Desert Ridge area, these sales are often to vacation home owners who shy away from our summer heat.
Single family detached sale:
# sold Ave. $.Sq.Ft. Ave.ADOM Ave price Median price
August 2011 10 137.87 73 $358,790 365,500
July 2011 19 131.72 79 350,468 385,000 … (0 comments)
scottsdale: Phoenix Area Market report June 2009
- 07/16/09 11:07 AM
We have now made it halfway through 2009. In some ways it has flown by, in others, not so much. Not many people are willing to say we are seeing recovery, and I won't be bold enough to step out and say it either, but we are still seeing some good signs. We still have hard times ahead of us, so let's look at both sides.
The statistics for the Phoenix area real estate market are still providing some very much needed good news. June continued the upward trend that we have had going all year, although the increases … (1 comments)
scottsdale: I really want that property but can't pay cash!
- 07/16/09 11:03 AM
One of the common problems right now in the foreclosure market are willing buyers who can't pay cash for properties that need some work. Many properties won't get financed by FHA due to condition, leaving the alternatives to be conventional or cash. There is a loan program that many people have heard of but just don't know enough about. That is the 203k Re-hab loan. There was an excellent ActiveRain post by Colleen Craig on the subject that you could call 203k for Dummies. It is a simple explanation of how it works. Great job Colleen. See it here Adam Tarr, … (0 comments)
scottsdale: Looking Back and Ahead at the Phoenix market
- 01/04/09 04:45 AM
WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR! I wish you the best for 2009. For many, it is hard to imagine that it couldn't be better than 2008. Many people have experienced hard times this past year, and as a Realtor I have seen it first hand. I won't be so bold as to make predictions for the coming year, but I am going to tell you where we have been and what that might mean for the coming year.
I have said it before; statistics can be used to prove just about any point, no matter what side you are on. … (1 comments)
scottsdale: Arizona Lakes
- 08/10/08 08:25 AM
HI, Friends invited me and my family to spend the afternoon on their boat. How could I say no? That also gave me a good idea for a blog. It is interesting how many times I have heard comments from non AZ residents about, "where would you go boating in AZ?!" Well, it so happens that Arizona has quite a few lakes that are great for water sports and recreation. The lakes are the product of water planning years ago, and are formed by dams. There are a few within a short drive from Phoenix, and they are quite popular. The … (2 comments)
July Home sales for 85254 in Scottsdale July 2012 saw a total of 101 home sales in the 85254 Zip code of Scottsdale. As of this writing there are only 132 active listings within 85254, so the inventory levels have dropped to just 1.3 months worth of supply based on the July sales. 85254 encompasses an area roughly bounded by Shea Blvd on the south,Tatum Blvd on the west, Bell Rd and the CAP canal on the north and Scottsdale Road on the East in Scottsdale and NE Phoenix. Some of the main attractions and destinations in 85254 include Kierland … (1 comments)
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