Last week, I had something happen that I had not seen in a long time – 4 offers in on a house my client had made an offer on! Now, this is Arizona, one of the states that makes headlines regularly about the dismal state of the real estate market. Needless to say, I was not anticipating […]
The Luxury Condo Market in Greater Phoenix – July 2008
The numbers for July are in and the luxury condo market had a somewhat slow month in July. (Note: The luxury condo market is being defined as condos for sale for over $1 million.) These numbers are down quite a bit from May where there were 8 sales and 7 units pending. At the end of […]
Scottsdale Luxury Home Market – July 2008
In September of 2007, I started compiling data on the Scottsdale luxury home market broken into price ranges. (Note: The data is for single-family resale homes.) As of July 2008, we are seeing some mixed results. However, some promising trends have been emerging, with results varying depending on the price range. – JULY 2008 […]
Scottsdale Real Estate Market Performance for Single-Family Homes – Through July 2008
Here are the most recent figures for the Scottsdale single-family home resale market. Sales dropped off a bit in July, but the number of active listings dropped again, which is good news. Trend Analysis – Scottsdale Single-Family Homes – Resale All Price Points 2007 2008 Sept. Oct. […]
Grayhawk Golf Club – Now on You Tube
Scottsdale Arizona’s Grayhawk Golf Club courses – Talon and Raptor – are already world-famous. Now, you can learn more about them via Grayhawk Golf Club channel on You Tube. The channel, which recently launched, has a collection of useful information about everything from the golf club itself to golf tips. A selection of the videos on […]
Arizona Ranks Second in Distribution of “High-Impact Firms”
The SBA Office of Advocacy recently released a report ranking Arizona number two with the second largest distribution of “High-Impact Firms.” The report describes these “High-Impact Firms” as: – Older – They average 25 years in business. – Accountable for the majority of revenue and job growth in the private sector. – They span all industries. – They represent only 2-3% […]
What Is the State of the Mortgage Industry?
I have a guest columnist for this post. Steve Smith of Eagle Home Mortgage in Scottsdale, Arizona put together an informative overview on what is going on with the mortgage industry during these volatile times. ======================================================================== What Is the State of the Mortgage Industry? There has been much written of late regarding the general state […]
Treat Your Family to “Summer Splash” at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak
The Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak in Phoenix is already well-known as a fun family resort with plenty of activities for parents and kids alike. To add to the fun, they have launched a “Summer Splash promotion that really packs in the savings. In addition to a great room rate that includes a two-room suite, you also get […]
