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Mirabel Scottsdale AZ – 2010 Home Sales Performance

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Mirabel is a lovely golf community located in far North Scottsdale, close to the national forest land. Its elevation allows for some of the most phenomenal valley views around. The community is centered around the elegant Mirabel Club.

Here are the homes sales figures for Mirabel for 2010 through August. This analysis looks at Q1 and Q2 performance as well as July and August sales. There is also information on current Mirabel homes for sale and pending sales at Mirabel.

Mirabel Golf Club Scottsdale AZ 2010 Real Estate Sales

Homes sales in Mirabel doubled in Q2 over Q1. However, the average sales price slipped a little along with the average price per square foot.

Interestingly enough, six of the seventeen home sales at Mirabel were incomplete homes that will require the new owners to complete the construction and make the homes habitable. All of these homes sold for $715,000 or less, including a framed home for $300,000. A majority of these homes were foreclosure properties.  For a buyer with the capital to take on a project like this, this is a wonderful opportunity to buy at Mirabel.

Mirabel Scottsdale AZ Golf Real Estate for Sale Pending Sales

Homes have been selling at an average of a little over two homes per month in 2010.  With July and August, we saw the average sales price rebound to an average of over $1 million and price per square foot was up a bit over Q2’s $170.06, but still not as high as Q1’s $202.78. With three pending sales, it looks like September will be on track with 2010 monthly sales.

About Mirabel in Scottsdale, Arizona

Mirabel is a private, guard-gated, luxury golf community in Scottsdale. It spreads over  713 acres in North Scottsdale and has an elevation of  around 3,000 feet. Mirabel’s lot sizes are large, but the community still feels welcoming and intimate.  There are a total of 300 homesites and a majority of the homes are custom homes. There are also a few production homes located close to the clubhouse. Although you are not required be a member to live in Mirabel, the private Mirabel Club is home to an 18-hole Tom Fazio golf course, a gorgeous clubhouse, spa and pool. Golf and social memberships are available.

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Disclaimer: Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data and information was pulled from the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) as of 9/15/2010 and can change at any time. The analysis looks at home sale activity in the golf community of Mirabel in Scottsdale, Arizona. This blog represents the opinion of the author. No warranties implied or expressed.
Copyright © 2010 Heather Tawes Nelson

The Boulders Scottsdale and Carefree, AZ – 2010 Home Sales Performance

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Carefree AZ The BouldersHere are the 2010 home sales results for The Boulders in Carefree and Scottsdale, Arizona. The Boulders is a luxury golf community tucked into the foothills of Carefree, Arizona. It is home to the world-famous Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa and is known for the stunning rock outcroppings that dot the landscape.

This analysis looks at homes for sale and historical home sales activity at  The Boulders for 2010. The first chart looks at home sales statistics for Q1, Q2 and year-to-date 2010. The second chart looks at current homes on the market, pending sales and recent home sales activity.

The Boulders Carefree AZ Home Sales Q1 Q2 2010

Home sales activity at The Boulders trailed in Q2 over Q1. However, there was an increase in price per square foot for sold homes as well as an increase in the average sales price. Days on market also dropped, but we did see homes going for a larger discount off of asking price.

The Boulders Carefree AZ Home Sales August 2010

As you can see, sales activity as dropped off quite significantly in July and August. There has only been one home sale in the last two months. Addiditonally, there are no pending sales, which does not bode well for September home sales.

About The Boulders in Carefree and Scottsdale
The Boulders enjoys some of the most beautiful scenery North Scottsdale and Carefree have to offer. Black Mountain’s majestic presence is visible from most of the property and the many boulder outcroppings are stunning. Besides The Boulders Resort and Spa, there are two golf courses on property, a tennis complex, miles of trails and so much more. Homes range from older ranch-style homes to large custom estates.

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Disclaimer: Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data pulled from the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) as of 4/1/2010 (Q1), 7/1/2010 (Q2) and 9/13/2010 (July, August and current information) and can change at any time. This blog represents the opinion of the author. No warranties implied or expressed.
Copyright © 2010 Heather Tawes Nelson

Upcoming Events in Scottsdale Arizona – September and October 2010

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Old Town Scottsdale ArizonaWhile there are always plenty of things to do in Scottsdale, Arizona, I thought I would highlight a few events that are coming up in the next month or two.

  • The first event takes place on September 10th from 6 – 9PM- Scottsdale Fashion Square is hosting Fashion Night Out, an event where many of the stores are hosting special events with food and drink as well as trunk shows, exclusive savings and more.
  • From September 18 through September 26th, many Scottsdale restaurants will be participating in Arizona Restaurant Week 2010. For $29 or $39 per person, you can enjoy a three course meal at a participating restaurant. Some dining establishments are also including a beverage with the meal. This is a great way to try a number of excellent and high-end restaurants at a wallet-friendly price.
  • See the Cezanne and American Modernism exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum. This installation runs through September 26th.
  •  Want to see a 1500 year old historical site in the heart of Phoenix? Be sure to visit the Landscape Legacies Exhibit at Pueblo Grande Museum, which is running through January 30, 2011.
  • From September 30th through October 6th, head over to WestWorld in North Scottsdale  for the Scottsdale Classic Horse Show.
  • If cycling interests you either as a participant or a spectator, the Scottsdale Cycling Festival will take place from September 30th through October 3rd. Enjoy the established Tour de Scottsdale or check out the inaugural Criterium event in DC Ranch.

These events are are a great way to experience some of what Scottsdale and the surrounding areas have to offer.

Phoenix and Scottsdale AZ Luxury Condo Sales – August 2010

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Here are August 2010’s figures for luxury condo sales in Scottsdale and Phoenix. In this report, I am defining the luxury condo market as condominiums on the market with asking prices of $1 million or more.

The Scottsdale and Phoenix area luxury condo market had another lackluster month in August. There was only a single sale after we had been moving along at an average of just over 2 sales per month. There were also no pending sales at the end of the month which does not bode well for September 2010.

The single luxury condo sale in August was at the luxury condo development of Esplanade Place in Phoenix. It was for a ninth floor unit that had two bedrooms plus a den, two bathrooms and 2,417 square feet. It had originally been listed at $1,425,000. When it sold, the asking price was $1,095,000 and the final sales price was $850,000.

Scottsdale and Phoenix Luxury Condo Sales August 2010

Overall, the month of August was a disappointing month for Phoenix and Scottsdale luxury condo sales. There was a single sale that sold for well below asking price (77.6% of list). And, since there were no pending sales in the pipeline, it looks like September will be another low activity month.

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Disclaimer: Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data and information was pulled from the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) as of 9/1/2010 and can change at any time. The analysis looks at resale luxury condos in Scottsdale and Phoenix over the last 12 months. There may be new home inventory in these figures if the developer is using the MLS to market its homes.
Copyright © 2010 Heather Tawes Nelson

Scottsdale AZ Single-Family Luxury Home Market – August 2010

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Here are the figures for August 2010 for the luxury home market in Scottsdale, Arizona. This report covers sales activity for single-family resale homes in Scottsdale priced at $1,000,000 and above over the past 12 months.

– August 2010 –
 
Scottsdale Homes Priced Between $1,000,000 – $1,499,999
– Active Homes on the Market: The number of home on the market in this price point has been decreasing since March of this year. In August, it dropped 6.2% over July to 258 homes.  The 12 month average for this price segment is 339.
– Pending Home Sales: Pending sales saw another down month at 16. The last time we saw a number this low was December of 2009. The 12 month average is 25 pending sales.
– Homes Sold: There were only 13 home sales in this price band last month. This is well behind the 12 month average of20.
– Sales Price to Listed Price: 89.5% – This is pretty standard for this price point.

Scottsdale AZ Luxury Real Estate Sales Between $1 and $1.5 Million

 

 Scottsdale Homes Priced Between $1,500,000 – $1,999,999
– Active Homes on the Market: Inventory in this price segment dropped again to 168. It has been dropping monthly since February 2010 and is well below the 12 month average of 215.
– Pending Home Sales: Twelve home sales were pending at the end of August. This is the lowest this figure has been in the last year. The 12 month average is 18 pending sales.
– Homes Sold: Seven homes sold in August, which is the same amount that sold in July. So, while we did not see any decrease in sales, it is still behind the 12 month average of 10 sales.
– Sales Price to Listed Price: 88.5% – This is pretty normal for this price range.

Scottsdale AZ Luxury Real Estate Sales Between $1.5 and $2 Million

 

Scottsdale Homes Priced Between $2,000,000 – $2,999,999
– Active Homes on the Market: At the end of August, there were 141 homes priced in the $2 million to $3 million range. This figure has been decreasing since November of 2010 when there were 247 homes on the market. The 12 month average is 201.
– Pending Home Sales: Five homes were pending sale at the end of the month. This was down over July and is behind the 12 month average of 8.
– Homes Sold: Only three homes sold in August. This is the lowest this figure has been in a year. The 12 month average in this price range is 7.
– Sales Price to Listed Price: 90.1% – This is a little higher than the high 80’s% we typically see in this price segment.

Scottsdale AZ Luxury Real Estate Sales Between $2 and $3 Million

 

Scottsdale Homes Priced $3,000,000+
– Active Homes on the Market: Inventory saw almost a 10% drop over July in the over $3 million range. 104 homes were on the market at the end of the month. The 12 month average for this is 137.
– Pending Home Sales: Pending sales doubled over July to 6. This is positive news and ahead of the average of 4 pending sales.
– Homes Sold: Two homes over $3 million sold in August, which is behind the 12 month average of 3 sales.
– Sales Price to Listed Price: 76.5% – This is a lot lower than we usually see for this price point.

Scottsdale AZ Luxury Home Real Estate Sales Over $3 Million

August was another disappointing month for the Scottsdale AZ luxury home market. Sales were down and pending sales were also down. On a positive note, inventory continued to decrease for all of the price bands and pending sales for the $3 million and over segment were up quite a bit. However, the pending sales in the other price bands were down which indicates sales for the month of September will continue to underperform.

To see the detailed data behind this report, please visit my Scottsdale luxury real estate market reports page and click on the “Scottsdale Market Trends” report.

Disclaimer: Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data and information was pulled from the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) as of 9/1/2010 and can change at any time. The analysis looks at single-family resale homes in Scottsdale over the last 12 months. There may be new home inventory in these figures if the developer is using the MLS to market its homes. This blog represents the opinion of the author. No warranties implied or expressed.
Copyright © 2010 Heather Tawes Nelson

Scottsdale AZ Single-Family Homes for Sale – August 2010

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Here are August 2010’s real estate sales figures for Scottsdale AZ. This analysis looks at Scottsdale single-family homes for sale, home sales that are pending and actual home sales in the city of Scottsdale.

Scottsdale AZ Real Estate Activty August 2010

Scottsdale AZ Homes for Sale August 2010

August 2010 Highlights for Scottsdale AZ Homes for Sale:

  • Active Scottsdale Homes for Sale: At the end of August, there were 2,588 homes for sale. This was up very slightly (0.5%) over July. However, this is the second time this number has increased slightly since February this year. The 12 month average for this figure is 2,776.
  • Pending Homes Sales in Scottsdale: Pending home sales dipped for the fourth month in a row to 441. This figure is well below the 12 month average of 529 pending sales.
  • Scottsdale Homes Sold: There were only 332 home sales in August. This is the lowest this figure has been this year since January when the monthly home sales were 267. This figure also trails the 12 month average which is 369 home sales.

Scottsdale AZ real estate had another lackluster month in August 2010 . Home inventory went up slightly, although it is still tracking behind the 12 month average, which is good news. Pending home sales and actual home sales in Scottsdale fell again. The decreases were not as large as what we saw between June and July though. And, since pending sales were down, home sales in September should continue to be depressed. On a positive note, the ‘Sales Price to Asking Price’ ratio was up to 93.4%, meaning homes were selling at less of a discount off of list price last month.

Disclaimer: Data and information was pulled from the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) as of 9/1/2010 and can change at any time. The analysis looks at single-family resale homes for sale and sales in Scottsdale AZ over the last 12 months. There may be new home inventory in these figures if the developer is using the MLS to market its homes.
Copyright © 2010 Heather Tawes Nelson

Where to Eat in Scottsdale AZ: A Collection of North Scottsdale Frozen Yogurt Shops

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The great weather in Scottsdale means that cold treats like frozen yogurt and gelato are fun to have year-round.  Here is a short list of North Scottsdale area frozen yogurt shops that are a quick and easy way to feed your frozen yogurt craving on a sunny day.
Counter Culture = Mmm-delicious

All of these relatively new yogurt shops cater to individual tastes. You are in charge of serving yourself, so you are free to pick whatever flavors, quantities and toppings you would like. It is not unusual to be able to pick from 8 or more flavors running anywhere from “Oatmeal Cookie” to non-dairy “Hawaiian.” In addition, the majority of these stores feature at least one “tart” flavor, which is making a comeback from when frozen yogurt was first introduced to consumers.  One benefit is that most of these flavors are non-fat and the few that are not are low-fat.

Topping combinations are endless. You can have almost anything with your yogurt from dry toppings like sprinkles, candies and cereal, to several fresh fruit options, to things like caramel sauce and hot fudge if you are in the mood to be a little more decadent.

Once you are done selecting your yogurt flavors and toppings, simply put your cup on the scale and you are charged by the ounce.

Here is a short list of some of the stores I recommend in the North Scottsdale area:

  • Cherry on Top – Two locations – The Summit – 32421 N. Scottsdale Road and Sonora -15640 N. Pima Rd.
  • The Yogurt Bar – Grayhawk – 20851 N. Scottsdale Road (CLOSED)
  • Yogurtology– Mc Dowell Mountain Ranch area – 15029 N Thompson Peak Parkway. Kierland location coming soon.(CLOSED)
  • Mojo Yogurt – City North in North Phoenix – 5410 High Street

And, I do want to include one other place for excellent cool treats, even though they do not serve frozen yogurt. That’s Amore, located at the corner of Pinnacle Peak and Miller Road, makes the most delicious, fresh gelato. They always have tons of options to choose from and their authentic gelato is another great way to enjoy a cool treat.

photo credit: Steve Snodgrass

Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ – 2010 Home Sales Performance

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Desert Mountain Scottsdale AZ Homes for Sale Here are the 2010  homes sales numbers for Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona. Desert Mountain is a luxury golf community located in the far north section of Scottsdale. Desert Mountain features six golf courses, six clubhouses and much more.

This analysis takes a look at Desert Mountain real estate sales for Q1 and Q2 of 2010. It also highlights July 2010 home sales activity as well as current homes for sale in Desert Mountain and pending home sales.

Desert Mountain Real Estate Sales Q1 and Q2 2010

The number of homes that sold at Desert Mountain was split pretty even between Q1 and Q2. The average days on market for these homes came in just under a year. However, in Q2, the average sales price saw an increase and the average price per square foot also saw a boost.

 

Desert Mountain Scottsdale AZ Real Estate Sales July 2010

Here are last month’s figures for Desert Mountain home sales. Based on Q1 and Q2’s average of about 10 sales per month, July was trailing a little bit with 7 sales. However, average sales price saw a large increase to $2,400,000 and a jump in average price per square foot.

About Scottsdale’s Desert Mountain
Desert Mountain is one of Scottsdale’s premier luxury golf communities. Located northeast of Carefree and Cave Creek in Scottsdale, Desert Mountain sits on 8,000 view-filled acres and is home to six challenging Jack Nicklaus golf courses. There are six clubhouses offering dining options that range from casual to more formal. It features an extensive tennis complex with various court surfaces, a fitness center and spa as well as multiple swimming pools. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the miles of trails that wind throughout the community. Homes range from smaller cottages up to expansive estates.

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Disclaimer: Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data pulled from the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) as of 4/1/2010 (Q1), 7/1/2010 (Q2) and 8/26/2010 (July and current information) and can change at any time. This blog represents the opinion of the author. No warranties implied or expressed.
Copyright © 2010 Heather Tawes Nelson

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