– The Top 12 Apps for Homeowners and Renters – More than 77 percent of people own a smartphone.1 The average person checks their smartphone 46 times a day, with people under the age of 24 checking it an average of 74 times a day.1 We check it while we’re waiting in line and during […]
Scottsdale AZ Single Family Home Sales – July 2017
– July 2017 Scottsdale Homes for Sale and Home Sales – As July wrapped up, we saw the anticipated decrease in sales activity in Scottsdale that should continue for the next several months. SCOTTSDALE HOME SALES ACTIVITY – JULY 2017 Below is a chart that covers the past twelve months of real estate activity in Scottsdale. We are […]
Home Loans: The 20% Down Myth
– The Myth of 20% Down for a Home Loan – Today’s post is a guest post from Phil Wright, a lender with Nova Home Loans in Scottsdale. For many years, potential homebuyers have been put off or scared of purchasing a home because they have heard that they are required to put 20% down […]
Things to Do in Scottsdale – August 2017
– Scottsdale Events August 2017 – Although we are well into the summer/monsoon season, there are still plenty of fun things to do in and around Scottsdale. Here are some ideas for things going on in August: Night Lights at Taliesin West – Friday Evenings in August – Explore the grounds of Taliesin West at […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale: Tomaso’s When in Rome
– Scottsdale Dining at Tomaso’s When in Rome – North Scottsdale has a new dining option that comes with a long history in the Valley. Tomaso’s, the Camelback institution for high-end Italian dining that has been in operation since 1977, now has a sister restaurant further north. Located on Scottsdale Road, just north of Pinnacle […]
Scottsdale AZ Luxury Home Market – June 2017
– Scottsdale AZ Luxury Home Market Performance for June 2017 – This is a monthly report that analyzes the luxury home market in Scottsdale. In this report, we are taking a look at homes that were listed for $1 million or higher. In order to provide more detailed information, I split these homes into four categories […]
Quick Video Update of the Scottsdale Real Estate Market – June 2017
– June 2017 Scottsdale Housing Market Video – June 2017 – Video Here is a one-minute video overview of the Scottsdale, Arizona real estate market for the month of June. Active Listings This first snapshot takes a look at the number of homes on the market in Scottsdale on a month-over-month basis. At the end of June, […]
Assessed Value vs Market Value of Your Home
What is the Difference Between My Home’s Assessed Value and Market Value? Understanding a home’s true market value is about more than pictures, software assessments, and price-per-square-foot. Whether you’re a current homeowner thinking of selling or are house-hunting, it’s crucial you understand what factors affect home valuation. By partnering with a local market expert, sellers […]
