Scottsdale Blog

The prices of homes in Scottsdale escalated dramatically during 2021. The average sales price in Scottsdale is up 25% from $1,041,645 to $1,304,697.  Several areas of Scottsdale increased even more. North Scottsdale had the most significant price increases. The zip codes of 85262 and 85266 were up a stunning 36% during 2021. The inventory of homes for sale remains at a historic low level. As a result, the demand for ...
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The Scottsdale luxury real estate market is surging with demand exceeding supply. There is an extreme lack of inventory of homes for sale. Many luxury homes, especially the ones with any views, are selling quickly and for over list price. It is extremely common for a home to receive multiple offers on the first day on the market. Homes are routinely selling for over list price. In fact, the average ...
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Desert Mountain Club made significant changes to the membership model this month. The Club members voted to restructure the memberships to an initial contribution and eliminate the $65,000 transfer fee upon exiting the club. As of April 1st, 2021 the new membership program is as follows: The transfer fee of $65,000 when exiting the Club has been eliminated. Members are no longer required to replace themselves with another member before ...
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Are you dreaming of a brand new home? You aren't alone. A large number of home shoppers in Scottsdale would prefer a newly built home, over a resale. There are many advantages to a new construction home. 1. More modern floor plans - Most new homes are built with wide open floor plans. Gone are the days of choppy small kitchens cut off from the rest of the home or ...
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The influx of new residents from California to Arizona has been increasing in the past few years. Arizona is naturally very attractive to Californians for several reasons. Arizona has much lower taxes, lower cost of living and more affordable homes. Californians moving to Arizona is one of the busiest migration patterns in the USA. Between 2010-2018, over 500,000 people moved from California to Arizona. There were 68,000 people moving that ...
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For the second consecutive year, Wallethub has ranked Scottsdale as the #1 city in the nation for job market strength. It is the best place in America to find a job, compared to 180 other cities. The comprehensive study analyzed 31 key indicators including many aspects including job opportunities, average starting salary, unemployment rate and house affordability. Scottsdale has a wining combination of a robust economy, with a low cost ...
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