If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ve probably got mortgage rates on your mind. That’s because you’ve likely heard that mortgage rates impact your monthly mortgage payment and therefore how much you can afford, and you want to factor that into your planning. Here’s what you need to know. What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates? Mortgage rates have […]
Phoenix and Scottsdale AZ Luxury Condo Sales – July 2024
Luxury Condo Sales in Scottsdale and Phoenix – July 2024 Here is our monthly report on the sales activity of luxury homes in Scottsdale and Phoenix. Each of these homes had an asking price of $1 million or more. Unlike the single-family home market where we are generally seeing slower sales activity, the luxury condo […]
What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a House?
When you’re thinking about buying a home, your credit score is one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle. Think of it like your financial report card that lenders look at when trying to figure out if you qualify, and which home loan will work best for you. As the Mortgage Report says: “Good credit scores communicate to […]
Quick Video Update of the Scottsdale Real Estate Market – July 2024
– July 2024 Scottsdale Housing Market Video – Here is a quick video overview of the Scottsdale, Arizona single-family home real estate market that covers the month of July. July 2024 – Video Scottsdale Active Listings Active listings were down 9.2% between June and July. We do see this fall off in summer when sellers […]
Top 4 Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Mortgage
With home prices and rates still relatively high, securing a mortgage can feel daunting––even to the most experienced borrowers. But don’t let that deter you: If other homebuyers’ experiences are any indication, odds are you’ll eventually find a home loan that works well for you. In fact, most U.S. homeowners say they’re satisfied with the […]
Scottsdale AZ Single Family Home Sales – July 2024
– July 2024 Scottsdale Homes for Sale and Home Sales – As I alluded to last month, sales activity has continued its seasonal slowdown now that we are in the middle of summer. SCOTTSDALE HOME SALES ACTIVITY – JULY 2024 Each month, we track several items that help us get a better feel for where […]
Things to Do in Scottsdale – August 2024
– Scottsdale Events August 2024 – August has arrived and with it comes a bunch of fun, new events. Slide the Rails – August 3rd – This beloved family-friendly event is back! Waterslides, obstacle courses, a bubble foam pit and more will decorate the McCormick Stillman Railroad Park. Everyone over the age of two will […]
Scottsdale AZ Luxury Home Market – June 2024
– Scottsdale Luxury Home Market Performance for June 2024 – June was another solid month for Scottsdale’s luxury home market. We are seeing some more softening in the lower end of the luxury market, but on the top end, homes keep selling. In this report, we do a deep dive into the single-family luxury home […]