There’s a lot of discussion about affordability as home prices continue to appreciate rapidly. Even though the most recent index on affordability from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows homes are more affordable today than the historical average, some still have concerns about whether or not it’s truly affordable to buy a home right now. When […]
Things To Do In Scottsdale – June 2021
As the weather starts to heat up, we start to see the number of events taper off. However, I have found some fun things to do in June in Scottsdale and around the Valley. Here are some ideas for things to do in and around Scottsdale for the month of June. Staycation Deals Are Here! […]
Scottsdale AZ Luxury Home Market – April 2021
– Scottsdale Luxury Home Market Performance for April 2021 – Even though I know the Scottsdale real estate market is incredibly hot, I am still blown away when I pull the numbers each month. This is especially true with the luxury market. I used to be impressed if seven homes sold in a month with […]
Should I Move or Refinance?
The level of equity homeowners have is at an all-time high. According to the U.S. Census, over 38% of owner-occupied homes are owned free and clear, meaning they don’t have a mortgage. Those with a mortgage are seeing their equity skyrocket too. Every time real estate values increase, homeowners get a dollar-for-dollar gain in their home equity. Scottsdale […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale – Lure Fish House
We were excited to hear about Lure Fish House opening in Scottsdale a few months back. We love trying new places and seafood is one of our favorites. Lure comes to us via Southern California where there are a few locations and this is the first location in Arizona. The design of the restaurant is […]
Phoenix and Scottsdale AZ Luxury Condo Sales – April 2021
– Luxury Condo Sales in Scottsdale and Phoenix – April 2021 – April was yet another incredibly strong sales month for luxury condos in Scottsdale and Phoenix. We saw an incredible 17 sales and pending sales were also on a fast pace. However, we did see the number of UCB contracts fall off slightly. Here […]
Quick Video Update of the Scottsdale Real Estate Market – April 2021
– April 2021 Scottsdale Housing Market Video – April was another great sales month, but we did see the impact of low inventory on pending sales. The good news is that inventory did go up slightly. Here is a one-minute video overview of the Scottsdale, Arizona real estate market that covers the month of April. […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale – MODERN Oysterbar Chophouse
Last month, we finally had the opportunity to try Modern Oysterbar Chophouse for the first time and we became immediate fans of not only the food, but also the entire experience. The decor when you enter is sleek and elegant with dark tones. We were seated promptly on the large, open patio which was perfect […]