Desert Mountain Short Sales are gaining popularity as lenders realize the advantage to cooperating with sellers and Realtors to get the home sold as opposed to allowing the home go to foreclosure. Short selling your home in Desert Mountain is not a decision you should make lightly. Although currently improving, it is often a difficult and long process. If you are successful, the difference between what you sell the house for and what you owe on the house can be forgiven. You'll also avoid a foreclosure on your record. Of course the worst thing you could do as a seller facing foreclosure is NOTHING. And one of the best things a seller in Desert Mountain can do, and quite possibly the best thing, for sellers who want to sell their home in a short sale is..... Consult a knowledgeable Realt... 09/18/2009

Scottsdale represents one of the most unique residential real estate markets in the State of Arizona providing affordable living to the upscale and lavish lifestyles. Scottsdale is bordered to the west by Phoenix and Paradise Valley, to the north by Carefree, to the south by Tempe, and to the east by Fountain Hills. If you are unfamiliar with the Scottsdale area you may want to understand how Scottsdale is locally divided. Scottsdale is commonly divided as North and South Scottsdale, each offering its own style of living. North Scottsdale may be best known for its diversity in business and residential real estate. This area is well known for its ability to lure lucrative companies in the Bio-medical, business services, high technology, and tourism industries, each setting up headquarter... 09/18/2009

Grayhawk Short Sales are gaining popularity as lenders realize the advantage to cooperating with sellers and Realtors to get the home sold as opposed to allowing the home go to foreclosure. Short selling your home in Grayhawk is not a decision you should make lightly. Although currently improving, it is often a difficult and long process. If you are successful, the difference between what you sell the house for and what you owe on the house can be forgiven. You'll also avoid a foreclosure on your record.  Of course the worst thing you could do as a seller facing foreclosure is NOTHING. And one of the best things a seller in Grayhawk can do, and quite possibly the best thing, for sellers who want to sell their home in a short sale is..... Consult a knowledgeable Realtor. A qualified real... 09/18/2009

Not many people can predict the future, however you might be surprised if you counted how many times during the day you base your decisions on emotions and outcomes, both based on some sort of action and reaction. In essence you are trying to predict the future or outcome of a decision you are making or are going to make. Now, this is not an article about psychology or an attempt to generalize people. This is an article about the process most people go through when deciding to purchase a property. Whether you are an Investor, a First Time Home Buyer, upgrading or downsizing the decisions most people go through are largely the same. Historically speaking interest levels are low, the housing bubble or "bust" as many have referred to it has certainly lowered the prices of most homes in all... 09/18/2009

Troon Village Short Sales are gaining popularity as lenders realize the advantage to cooperating with sellers and Realtors to get the home sold as opposed to allowing the home go to foreclosure. Short selling your home in Troon Village is not a decision you should make lightly. Although currently improving, it is often a difficult and long process. If you are successful, the difference between what you sell the house for and what you owe on the house can be forgiven. You'll also avoid a foreclosure on your record.   Of course the worst thing you could do as a seller facing foreclosure is NOTHING. And one of the best things a seller in Troon Village can do, and quite possibly the best thing, for sellers who want to sell their home in a short sale is..... Consult a knowledgeable Realtor. ... 09/18/2009

Troon North Short Sales are gaining popularity as lenders realize the advantage to cooperating with sellers and Realtors to get the home sold as opposed to allowing the home go to foreclosure. Short selling your home in Troon North is not a decision you should make lightly. Although currently improving, it is often a difficult and long process. If you are successful, the difference between what you sell the house for and what you owe on the house can be forgiven. You'll also avoid a foreclosure on your record. Of course the worst thing you could do as a seller facing foreclosure is NOTHING. And one of the best things a seller in Troon North can do, and quite possibly the best thing, for sellers who want to sell their home in a short sale is..... Consult a knowledgeable Realtor. A qualif... 09/18/2009

Rio Verde Short Sales are gaining popularity as lenders realize the advantage to cooperating with sellers and Realtors to get the home sold as opposed to allowing the home go to foreclosure. Short selling your home in Rio Verde is not a decision you should make lightly. Although currently improving, it is often a difficult and long process. If you are successful, the difference between what you sell the house for and what you owe on the house can be forgiven. You'll also avoid a foreclosure on your record. Of course the worst thing you could do as a seller facing foreclosure is NOTHING. And one of the best things a seller in Rio Verde Foothills can do, and quite possibly the best thing, for sellers who want to sell their home in a short sale is..... Consult a knowledgeable Realtor. A qu... 09/18/2009

Housing Starts Slip, But Don't Think The Recovery's Been Halted   Housing Starts on single-family homes took a step backwards last month, falling month-over-month for the first time since January. A "housing start" is new home on which construction has started. Don't let the slowdown fool you, however -- the housing market's recovery is still very much underway. Sales volume is up in most cities Home values are up in most places Low mortgage rates are making homes affordable Builders were bound to take a construction breather sometime -- especially with the looming expiration of the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit.  The last thing they want is to be saddled with excess supply. Some of the news coverage categorized August's Housing Starts as troubling.  That's likely overstating it.  On... 09/18/2009

Sonoran Property Inspections wanted to let you know that we do home inspections in Silverleaf. This North Scottsdale community is a true luxury development and we have extensive experience in this type of home. I have over 22 years of Custom Home building and Home Inspection experience in north Scottsdale. We're always happy to talk to you on the phone, give us a call at 480-415-7977 and lets see how we can help you.   09/17/2009

Last week, I attended the annual SRP Economic Forecast at the Arizona Biltmore resort in Phoenix. There were two keynote speakers - Lee McPheters, who looked at the forecast from an Arizona perspective and Don Reynolds who came at it from a national and international perspective. There were a lot of great points made and I wanted to share some of the highlights. Lee McPheters, among many other things, is the Director of the JPMorgan Chase Economic Outlook Center at Arizona State University. He studies the Arizona market very carefully and here are a few of the takeaways I got from his presentation: Arizona mimics the national pattern of decline and recovery. So, when the nation begins to recover, Arizona can expect to see recovery. However, when Arizona does start to recover, we can exp... 09/17/2009

If you are looking for a resort type community, then you shouldn't pass this community by. Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona affords a high standard of living with an outstanding family community. From golf course homes, luxury homes, or condos and townhomes, whatever you're looking for it's here. The city of Scottsdale, Arizona continues to grow in size as well as beauty. Highly maintained golf courses, sprawling parks, and beautiful mountains are just some of the fantastic views that could be yours on a daily basis. If you are looking for luxury and beauty then look no further. Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona is the place to be! Contact the Solutions Real Estate Team and let us help you find your new home. 09/17/2009

It seems nowadays we are being summoned by cha chings, dings, bells, "you've got mail" and countless other detractors that in a second, can cause us to shift our focus. We seem to live in a giant cup of coffee where our adrenaline and stimulation are always being tapped into. As a gym rat, I cherish the time that I spend in the gym every morning. My focus on my movements through exercises keeps the chatter bugs away, creates a strong mind/muscle connection and also reduces my risk of injury. Losing focus could cause a muscle strain that will set me back for weeks. I have learned to adopt this same strategy when working with clients. Being with them in their moment, listening to what they are saying and bringing all of you to the table is a good way to build strong relationships with cli... 09/17/2009

For images and descriptions of condos and lofts in Downtown and Old Town Scottsdale, take a look at Scottsdale UrbanLiving360. 09/16/2009

Moving to the Phx/Metro area? Not in the market for a home, but don't want to rent? Then a high rise in Scottsdale may be the situation for you. This buying opportunity allows you to purchase a living space without all the landscape maintenance. There are many high rises for sale that will allow you to step into the real estate market and secure your spot in this growing area. Beautiful weather and a variety of activities make Scottsdale high rises a golden opportunity no matter what your stage of life. If you're just starting out and don't need a family home these high rises allow you to live in comfort while you watch your investment grow. If you're past the family stage and just need some low maintenance comfort a high rise gives you the option to travel and relax in the knowledge th... 09/15/2009

Here are the results for August 2009 and the Scottsdale AZ luxury home market. For this analysis, luxury homes are defined as single-family resale homes in Scottsdale priced $1,000,000 and above. August saw mixed results for the various price points. It was a particularly difficult month for homes priced over $2M. Sales and pending sales were off, although inventory continued to decrease. - August 2009 -  Homes Priced Between $1,000,000 - $1,499,999- Actives: 366 homes were for sale in this price point, a 3.2% decrease over July. This number has been decreasing steadily each month since February, when there were 539 homes for sale. The 12 month average is 491. - Pendings: Pending sales went up to 40. This is the second highest this figure has been in the last year. The 12 month average ... 09/15/2009

Scottsdale, AZ saw active inventory decline in August making it the sixth straight month.  Accepted offers increased but the number of properties sold and the average sold price decreased.  Scottsdale: 4,651 Active Inventory August 2009 August 2008 July 2009 Ave. Sold $ $429,000 $529,000 $435,000 Ave. List $ $594,000 $746,000 $541,000 New Listings 949 1,034 1,005 Active Inventory 4,651 5,795 4,728 Sold Listings 425 372 570 Accepted Offers 478 328 471 Days on Market 111 106 106 Months Supply of Inventory 10.9 15.6 8.3 Maricopa County Statistics: 30,712 Active Inventory Ave. Price of Active Listings:     $244,000 (-$1,000 from July)Ave. Price of Sold Properties:    $177,000 (-$5,000 from June)Based on information from Arizona MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed____________... 09/15/2009

Pinnacle Peak Vistas Homes For Sale Pinnacle Peak Vistas Real Estate - Luxury Homes - Scottsdale, AZ Pinnacle Peak Vistas homes for sale Pinnacle Peak Vistas IPinnacle Peak Vistas IIPinnacle Peak Vistas III Pinnacle Peak Vistas is a luxury residential community located in the majestic high Sonoran desert of north Scottsdale. Pinnacle Peak Vistas is comprised of mostly large custom homes on one acre+ size lots. Most of the homes in the Vistas have scenic mountain views of the majestic McDowell Mountains. Come experience the beautiful sunsets and nearby glowing mountains! Pinnacle Peak Vistas location at the base of the McDowell Mountains provides panoramic views of Scottsdale and Phoenix below. Developed with a deep respect for the integrity of the land and a commitment to the preservat... 09/15/2009

Another great Testimonial from one of our top agents: "Five years ago before the creation of Devstar Realty my daughter and I joined Realty Experts purely because it was a 100% brokerage and we wanted to minimize costs.  We had gotten our licenses because we had formed a remodeling company and wanted to be our own Realtor on our home purchases and sales.  Richard was great!  Whenever we had a question, he would patiently with no hint of exasperation, explain things to us - we had no idea what we were doing.  After the housing plunge we were finishing a couple of remodels and feeling discouraged when Richard came to visit us and sat in the middle of the mess and raved about what we had done and how beautiful the houses were and talked about the revolutionary idea for creating leads for a... 09/15/2009

Troon in Scottsdale, Arizona is the premier golf community in Arizona. If you are looking for a community with beautiful homes, breathtaking views, and golf courses that the others are measured by, then Troon is the place for you. Homes for sale in Troon fit a wide range of budgets while still allowing you to live in luxury. Bank owned homes in Troon are some of the best deals you can hope to find. These master planned homes will not disappoint with a variety of floor plans that will be sure to fit all your needs. Troon also has many homes in short sale status that are also amazing and tempting deals.   Troon homes for sale are situated close to McDowell Mountain Park with some of the most breathtaking views of Pinnacle Peak and the sprawling valley below. These areas can be explored wi... 09/14/2009

The Boulders Homes For Sale offer a gated community in a serene desert setting. If you are looking to purchase a home in a great community that offers location, conveniences, and some real estate deals? Look no further than The Boulders. The Boulders offers peaceful desert living, golf courses, resort style living, an affordable community, great location, nearby shopping, restaurants, and mountain views. Although available housing inventory is declining and prices seem to be stabilizing in certain markets, there may never be a better time than right now to purchase a Home For Sale in The Boulders. Don't let this opportunity pass you by if you have been considering buying a home for sale in The Boulders or other north Scottsdale areas.  Associate broker Mike Bruen at Solutions Real Estat... 09/14/2009