From wildfires to floods, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the United States. In 2023 alone, there were 28 individual weather-related disasters that caused at least $1 billion in damages each.1 These events triggered a huge influx of home insurance claims, and analysts expect the […]
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Scottsdale AZ Luxury Home Market – February 2024
– Scottsdale Luxury Home Market Performance for February 2024 – Now that we are further into the high season, we are seeing sales activity accelerate. Home sales increased quite a bit almost across the board. In this report, we examine the luxury home market in Scottsdale. All of the homes were on the market for […]
What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs
Before making the decision to buy a home, it’s important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you’re busy saving for the down payment, don’t forget you’ll want to prep for closing costs too. Here’s some helpful information on what those costs are and how much you should budget for them. What Are Closing […]
Phoenix and Scottsdale AZ Luxury Condo Sales – February 2024
Luxury Condo Sales in Scottsdale and Phoenix – February 2024 In keeping with high seasons past, February saw increased sales volume as well as a decent amount of new contracts. This report looks at the sales activity of luxury condos, all of which were on the market at or above one million dollars. ACTIVE LISTINGS […]
Why Today’s Seller’s Market Is Good for Your Bottom Line
Thinking about selling your house and wondering if now’s a good time to do it? Here’s what you need to know. Even though the number of homes for sale has been growing this year, there still aren’t enough homes on the market for all the buyers who want to buy. So, what does that mean for you? To keep […]
Quick Video Update of the Scottsdale Real Estate Market – February 2024
– February 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 February. February 2024 – Video Scottsdale Active Listings Inventory is on the rise, which is great news for buyers who have had to deal with low inventory […]
What Mortgage Rate Do You Need To Move?
If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you. They may even be why you’ve put your plans on hold for now. When rates climbed near 8% last year, some buyers found the numbers just didn’t make sense for their budget anymore. That may be the case for you too. Data from Bright MLS shows the top reason buyers […]
The Truth About Down Payments
If you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to the down payment. That might be because you’ve heard you need to save 20% of the home’s price to put down. Well, that isn’t necessarily the case. Unless specified by your loan type or lender, […]
