Jan's Green Blog, Scottsdale, AZ!

It's a given fact that if you know the outcome of a particular scenario, you'll wait for that outcome.  For instance, if you know that waiting in a long line for a brand new speeding roller coaster means waiting at least 30 - 45 minutes, you'll wait for that ride because you know the outcome.  Ev...

As our summer continues in the Phoenix Metro Area, we're seeing astonishingly quick sales! Homes are going under contract on average in 14 days.  Our volume has just outpaced the top of the market for sales in 2005, the peak of the housing market.  You can also see that the number of HUD homes, s...

Like most everyone, I've been spending  more time in my home which turns into DIY projects, eliminating clutter, and taking a hard look and the stuff accumulated over the years.     It's always been a habit to consign my clothes and those that the stores don't take, I donate.  But, I found a bett...

The lack of inventory in the Phoenix Area continues to produce multiple offers over list price.  As you can see from the chart below, active listings are down 41% year over year.  Some are delaying listing their home for sale unitl COVID 19 dissipates.  Historically, if someone purchased a home a...

If you'd like to set yourself apart as an agent, attend this Virtual Zoom class offered August 25, 1 - 4 pm, Arizona Pacific Time (our summertime schedule. Arizona agents will earn 3 Hours Disclosure Continuing Education, but all are welcome!  Must register and follow the guidelines throughout th...

The Phoenix Housing Market includes extremely low inventory, rising prices and quick sales.  Phoenix has been known for its dynamic, affordable housing market, with  extreme highs and lows.  Currently, the Phoenix Housing Market for June, 2020, is a steadily rising market, but we've recently expe...

The area within the zip code 85259 in Scotttsdale, Arizona is immediately West of the city of Fountain Hills.  This zip code is located in the mid-East section of Scottsdale and is with close  proximity to Loop 101 freeway that loops around the city connecting to every freeway going in and out of...

The Phoenix housing market remains a strong sellers market due to very low inventory, rising demand, and low interest rates.  The market dropped in sales overall for the month of April by about 30%.  As the city begins to open up, it's even more important to see what others are doing, ie pending ...

This beautiful, 1829 square foot, single level home in Desert Peak, Phoenix, Arizona offers two bedrooms, plus a den, two bathrooms and is situated on one of the largest lots currently for sale in Desert Peak.  The lot is just shy of 7800 square feet and backs to a geen belt, unlike the other hom...

The Phoenix Area Housing Report in the recent past has shown a very strong sellers market.  Now that showings are on hold for a lot of sellers in their occupied homes, we've seen a slow down in showings of homes for April, but that doesn't seem to have stopped sales  The price range of $300,000 -...