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By Heather Tawes Nelson, Associate Broker, ABR, CLHMS, CRS - Scottsdale, AZ
(Live Better in Arizona )
- March 2024 Scottsdale Homes for Sale and Home Sales - Now that it is the high season, we are seeing lots of sales activity in Scottsdale. Inventory, contracts and sales were all up. SCOTTSDALE HOME SALES ACTIVITY –  MARCH 2024 Each month, we look at the following four items related to home sales: - Single-family homes for sale - Orange Line - How many homes were on the market at the end of the month. - Under contract, but accepting backup offers (UCB) - Gray Line - The number of UCB contracts there were at the end of the month. - Pending home sales - Yellow Line - How many pending sales there were at the end of the month.*- Home Sales - Blue Line - How many homes sold during the month. MARCH 2024 RESULTS Scottsdale Homes for Sale: Inventory fell slightly by the end of the month. Howev...
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By Jane & Jeff Daley, PhD, Scottsdale Real Estate Arizona
(Luxury Valley Homes Scottsdale)
Is It Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home?Over the past year or so, a lot of people have been talking about how tough it is to buy a home. And while there’s no arguing affordability is still tight, there are signs it’s starting to get a bit better and may improve even more throughout the year. Elijah de la Campa, Senior Economist at Redfin, says:“We’re slowly climbing our way out of an affordability hole, but we have a long way to go. Rates have come down from their peak and are expected to fall again by the end of the year, which should make homebuying a little more affordable and incentivize buyers to come off the sidelines.”1. Mortgage RatesMortgage rates have been volatile this year – bouncing around in the upper 6% to low 7% range. That’s still quite a bit higher than where they ...
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By Jayne Friedman
(Sonoran Desert Lifestyles)
Some things to eyeball as you look for GREEN features when you are out to purchase a home: Home Site and Location Are exterior entrances protected from direct summer sun? Are there protected outdoor living areas (porch, trellis, shade trees, courtyard)? Are there shade trees on east and west side of home? Xeriscape landscaping (water gets very expensive) Native plants?  Don't try and recreate Hawaii in the desert! Does neighborhood lend itself to walking, biking and/or running? Is the distance to your work, services, social group, shopping, etc. workable for you? Your Home's Exterior Is home painted with light colors and is roof a light colored surface?  This will reduce your heat gain. Is home 1 story?  Since heat rises, a one story home here in the desert is a valuable commodity. Chec...
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By Jayne Friedman
(Sonoran Desert Lifestyles)
Well we have HGTV, DIY network as well as a zillion articles and how-to books on making a home "show ready" and, still, a look/see at photographs of homes for sale often look like an advertisement for a pilot series called Extreme Organization.  Here a just a few rules that will help you make your home show ready.  Follow them and you will add $$ to your bottom line. 1. Give people a reason to stop in front of your house.  Neat, tidy, colorful flowers speaks volumes. 2. Have no more than 3 appliances on your kitchen counters and no stacks of papers either. 3. Old and dated kitchen cabinets can be stained and/or painted. The addition of new knobs add instant value. 4. Consider replacing old/tired appliances with new ones and it will register as "new kitchen" with buyers. 5. You may love ...
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By Heather Tawes Nelson, Associate Broker, ABR, CLHMS, CRS - Scottsdale, AZ
(Live Better in Arizona )
Terravita is a wonderful guard-gated community in North Scottsdale, Arizona where residents can enjoy beautiful desert vistas and mountain views as they move through the community. The 823 acres are comprised of rolling desert and boulders and are complimented by the golf course weaving its way through the twenty-three different neighborhoods that make up Terravita. Terravita has a varienty of homes and floorplans available fore residents. The smallest homes are around 1,500 square feet and the larger homes top out at around 3,800 square eet. A great number of these homes have golf course views as well as mountain or boulder views. Homeownership at Terravita comes with a membership to the Terravita Country Club. The Terravita Country Club has a fitness center, a large pool, tennis facil...
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By Mike Bruen, Earning Trust & Delivering Results Since 1990
(Arizona Real Estate Consultant)
Grayhawkhouses.com Is where we give you all the homes on the market here in Grayhawk Arizona. Myself and Solutions real estate bring professionalism, respect, and total piece of mind to you all the way until you are in your new home. Here at Grayhawk in  Scottsdale  AZ.  You will find Gated Properties For sale, Condos and Townhomes for sale in Grayhawk, Private Pool Properties for sale with creative pool designs. Homes on the Golf Course for sale in Grayhawk, Two, Three, and Four bedroom homes for sale in Grayhawk, And much more. Not only will you find a beautiful homes, you will be surrounded by the beauty of the Arizona landscape with huge mountain views and lavish desert flowers. We are the Grayhawk real estate agents servicing Grayhawk homes for sale in Scottsdale  AZ. as well as th...
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By Mike Bruen, Earning Trust & Delivering Results Since 1990
(Arizona Real Estate Consultant)
KierlandHouses.com Is where we give you all the homes on the market here in Kierland, Arizona. Myself and Solutions real estate bring professionalism, respect, and total piece of mind to you all the way until you are in your new home. Here at Kierland in Scottsdale  AZ. You will find Gated Properties For sale, Condos and Townhomes for sale in Kierland, Private Pool Properties for sale with creative pool designs. Homes on the Golf Course for sale in Kierland, Luxury Estates for sale in Kierland,  And much more. Not only will you find a beautiful homes, you will be surrounded by the beauty of the Arizona landscape with huge mountain views and lavish desert flowers.   We are the Kierland real estate agents servicing Kierland homes for sale in Scottsdale  AZ. as well as the real estate mark...
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By Mike Bruen, Earning Trust & Delivering Results Since 1990
(Arizona Real Estate Consultant)
LegendTrailRE.com Is where we give you all the homes on the market here in Legend Trail Arizona. Myself and Solutions real estate bring professionalism, respect, and total piece of mind to you all the way until you are in your new home. Here at Legend Trail in Scottsdale  AZ. You will find Gated Properties For sale, Three and Four bedroom homes for sale in Legend Trail, Private Pool Properties for sale with creative pool designs. Homes on the Golf Course for sale in Legend Trail. And much more.   Not only will you find a beautiful homes, you will be surrounded by the beauty of the Arizona landscape with huge mountain views and lavish desert flowers.   We are the Legend Trail real estate agents servicing Legend Trail homes for sale in Scottsdale  AZ. as well as the real estate markets in...
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By Judi Boad
(SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE)
Located in the heart of downtown Scottsdale Optima Camelview is an award winning condo community. The tiered garden terraces look out into a lush courtyard promenade where unique water features and sculpture surprise you at every turn. The contemporary style is charming and inviting using light and foliage to keep it inviting.   The units range in size and price insuring there is something that will fit your needs and desires. One bedroom and loft style condos start in the mid twos, with penthouse view units fetching over a million. The indoor and outdoor heated pools, state of the arts fitness center, concierge service, on site dry cleaner plus a restaurant and popular organic hair studio make convenience part of the Optima lifestyle. Secured underground parking and storage keep it saf...
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By Judi Boad
(SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE)
Among the many reasons to live in the coveted community of McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale, consider this. Here is your opportunity to live in a mature, diverse neighborhood in a prime location. You can choose from many home styles including slump block, brick, and territorial single family homes with one or two levels. Lot sizes are generous compared to today's standards and the old growth foliage is lush offering shade throughout the community. Many of these central Scottsdale homes are just waiting for your personal touch to bring them to today's standards for efficency and beauty. Well maintained with great pride of ownership, these dwellings were built primarily in the 1970's and 80's. Curb appeal is outstanding with red tile and shake roof lines incorporating solar heat tastefully i...
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By Judi Boad
(SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE)
McCormick Ranch is a coveted community of mostly older homes located in the heart of Scottsdale. The network of parks throughout this area of Scottsdale is a wonder unto itself, including miles of walking/jogging paths with lakes, playgrounds, sports areas including volleyball and basketball, workout stations positioned along the trails and easy access to miles of amenities by bicycle. Home styles vary in McCormick Ranch. You will find plenty of condo and patio home communities to choose from. This is a great lifestyle for the active couple or empty nesters. No major landscape in these clustered neighborhoods that usually take up several blocks in a community. Community pools and tennis courts are part of the standard inclusions when you purchase a patio home. And what exactly makes a p...
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By Mike Bruen, Earning Trust & Delivering Results Since 1990
(Arizona Real Estate Consultant)
TerravitaHouses.comhomes for sale. Is where we give you all the homes on the market here in Terravita in Scottsdale, Arizona. Myself and Solutions real estate bring professionalism, respect, and total piece of mind to you all the way until you are in your new home. Here at Terravita in Scottsdale  AZ. You will find Gated Properties For sale,Home with a guesthouse  for sale in Terravita, Private Pool Properties for sale with creative pool designs. Homes on the Golf Course for sale in Terravita. And much more. Not only will you find a beautiful homes, you will be surrounded by the beauty of the Arizona landscape with huge mountain views and lavish desert flowers.                   We are the Terravita real estate agents servicing Terravita homes for sale in Scottsdale  AZ. as well as the ...
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By Mike Bruen, Earning Trust & Delivering Results Since 1990
(Arizona Real Estate Consultant)
The BouldersHouses.com homes for sale. Is where we give you all the homes on the market here in The Boulders In Scottsdale, Arizona. Myself and Solutions real estate bring professionalism, respect, and total piece of mind to you all the way until you are in your new home. Here at The Boulders in Scottsdale  AZ. You will find Gated Properties For sale, Condos and Townhomes for sale in The Boulders, Private Pool Properties for sale with creative pool designs. Homes on the Golf Course for sale in The Boulders. And much more. Not only will you find a beautiful homes, you will be surrounded by the beauty of the Arizona landscape with huge mountain views and lavish desert flowers. We are the The Boulders real estate agents servicing The Boulders homes for sale in Scottsdale  AZ. as well as th...
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By Dean Carver
(United Brokers Group/Carver Home Team)
Dean Carver | Carver Home Team at United Brokers Group | sonia@carverht.com | 480.710.4608 8251 E MONTEROSA, Phoenix, AZ Bank Owned Single Level In South Scottsdale! 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $177,900 Year Built 1959 Sq Footage 1,678 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 6,809 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Darling remodeled home in Scottsdale Estates is ready for your personal touch! Kitchen features dining nook, travertine backsplash & endless cabinetry. Enjoy summer afternoons by the large diving pool. Excellent location! Bank is looking for offers. Contact us for a list of our other bank owned properties at sonia@carverht.com see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Tile floor - Family room - Living room - Dining ...
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By Judi Boad
(SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE)
Hidden Hills is a semi custom/custom home community nestled at the foot of the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale. Located off 136th Street and Shea, City light and vista views including Camelback Mountain are yours with many of these luxury homes. Someof the subdivisions are gated and you have a mountain preserve park as part of your neighborhood for hiking and biking. The homes in Hidden Hillsrange in price from five hundred thousand to over two million dollars. You will be sure to find a home that fits your family's needs and lifestyle with such diverse price points! It is not uncommon for these custom luxury homes to feature high end industrial grade kitchen packages, travertine flooring,and negative edge pools with spas to relax in while you enjoy the views.   Scottsdale is a wonderf...
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By Judi Boad
(SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE)
Candlewood Estates is a gated golf community of custom, luxury homes in north Scottsdale. If you are looking for a new home, look into this Troon North subdivision on the award winning Pinnacle Golf Course. City light and mountain views are part of the allure as you view the homes available for sale, ranging in price from the mid five hundred thousands to varying options up to $1,8000,000. You will be sure to find the perfect home to fit your family's needs and lifestyle. Desert golf at it's finest. Pinnacle Golf course was completely redesigned and renovated in 2007 and ranked number one in Golf Digest as the greatest public course in Arizona! The pro shop has been named one of the top one hundred best golf shops in the country, and a fine dining experience at Dynamite Grille awaits wi...
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By Heather Tawes Nelson, Associate Broker, ABR, CLHMS, CRS - Scottsdale, AZ
(Live Better in Arizona )
Located the corner of North Scottsdale Road and the Carefree Highway in Scottsdale, El Pedregal is a wonderful destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. El Pedregal has ties to the world-famous The Boulders Resort which is located just to the north. Shopping at El Pedregal consists of several high-end purveyors, from elegant clothing to hand-crafted jewelry to beautiful home furnishings and decor. One of the highlights of El Pedregal is the art galleries that can be found on the various levels of the shopping center. Native American art is represented as well as contemporary art and African art. There are several dining options at El Pedregal, ranging from the fun and casual Spotted Donkey Cantina to the breakfast and lunch fare at The Bakery Cafe. For a quick, cool treat, Ben...
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Looking for a Picturesque Community with Mountain Views and scenes of Desert Beauty Then you have found it here at McDowell Mountain Ranch In Scottsdale, AZ. When searching for McDowell Mountain Ranch Homes For Sale, homes for sale in McDowell Mountain Ranch can easily be found by visiting http://www.mikebruen.com/index.html where you will find the tools to make the home hunting process easy, convenient, and informational. You will find everything you need when it comes to luxury and uniqueness, McDowell Mountain Ranch Homes with private pools designed for the imagination, McDowell Mountain Ranch Luxury Homes, Mountain view homes in McDowell Mountain Ranch ,, and much, much more all at the click of your mouse. Whether you are a McDowell Mountain Ranch Home buyer, relocating from another...
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By Mike Bruen, Earning Trust & Delivering Results Since 1990
(Arizona Real Estate Consultant)
See over One Hundred homes for sale in Desert Mountain, Luxury Homes for sale in Desert Mountain, Bank owned homes for sale, Desert Mountain homes with a pool, Homes for rent in desert mountain, Other choices are Golf Course Homes for sale in Desert Mountain, Mountain View homes for sale. Also Gated homes for sale in Desert Mountain, Scottsdale Arizona.   The views you will be surrounded by are incredible. As shown by these pictures I have provided. So search around on http://www.mikebruen.com/index.html and let us know what we can help you with and to make your search easier we can create a custom search for you and customize your exact criteria of what you are looking for in a home and send it directly to you when that house becomes available on the market. So please give me a call at...
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By Heather Tawes Nelson, Associate Broker, ABR, CLHMS, CRS - Scottsdale, AZ
(Live Better in Arizona )
Looking for something to do in the Scottsdale Arizona area? Why not visit the Phoenix Zoo? Springtime is in the air and the animals are enjoying Phoenix's wonderful weather. A new baby zebra can be seen cavorting near its mother, baby ducklings follow their parents around and male peacocks can be seen strolling along the grounds with their feathers spread out in full force. The Phoenix Zoo is a wonderful way to spend a morning or afternoon. Animals from all over the globe can be seen at the Phoenix Zoo. Upon entering, there is a large Savannah area where giraffe, watusi cattle and buzzards co-exist. Then, you can take a path in either direction to see more animals. A fun activity is to visit Monkey Village where you enter into an enclosed area and see the squirrel monkeys frolic and pla...
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By Mike Bruen, Earning Trust & Delivering Results Since 1990
(Arizona Real Estate Consultant)
The exciting part about buying a home in Scottsdale AZ is the choices you have when looking for your new home. We have luxury homes in McDowell Mountain Ranch, In Scottsdale. There are lake view homes for sale in Scottsdale ranch, golf course homes in grayhawk for sale, In DC Ranch you will find condos for sale in Scottsdale it that is what you are looking for.                                                                              There are other communities you may like to take a look at such as kierland, terravita, gainey ranch, legend trail, bellersara, troon north, McCormick ranch, whisper rock, and many more communities in Scottsdale Arizona with homes for sale.                                                                               When looking to buy a home in Scottsd...
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Selecting a real estate agent with specific area/community experience - how important is it for buyers? When I meet agents with their clients at showings, I can't help but think, how did they find one another? In my showing process I do "my thing" by asking questions of the buyer to give my seller the best feedback possible because that's my job, right?  Well, often during my little question and answer time, I find myself REALLY educating the buyer (which is not my client) about the community while their agent stands either smartly listening or not so smartly, on their phone.   This process started me thinking about what's really best for buyers. Living in a place with so many different communities to choose from, it is virtually impossible to be an "expert" on all of them. How imporatn...
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