Over the past year, home prices have been on the rise. This is the first year that prices have risen nationwide since 2006. Across the US, home prices are up 4.6 percent since last August, which is a good sign for the fledgling economy as a whole. In times past, Arizona has been the hyperbole […]
Worst of Housing Crash is Over
Michael Orr, an Arizona State University real estate expert, has predicted that the worst of the Phoenix and Scottsdale housing crash is over. Orr is the director of the Center for Real Estate Theory and Practice at ASU’s W.P. Carey School of Business. He is a well respected real estate analyst in Arizona. According to Orr, […]
85255 Scottsdale Homes for Sale | Newest Listings for Sale
There are 29 homes that have hit the market in the coveted zip code of 85255 in North Scottsdale during the past week. 85255 is one of the hottest zip codes in Phoenix and includes the communities of DC Ranch, Grayhawk, Silverleaf, Windgate Ranch, parts of McDowell Mountain Ranch and parts of Troon. Give me […]
Harp 2.0 Home Refinace Program has started in Arizona
The long-awaited federal refinance program called Harp 2.0 finally started on Monday. It will, in theory, allow many people to refinance mortgages and lower payments in spite of owing far more than their homes. Some lenders began taking applications last November. But the federal government had to work out some issues with the program and […]
Scottsdale Real Estate Market Overview
On the surface, the preliminary numbers for October suggest it was quite similar to September. Looking at the ARMLS data across all areas and types we see the following: Sales per Month: 7,606 in October – down 5.9% from September but up 16.6% from this time last year. Active Listings (including AWC): 27,063 on October […]
Windgate Ranch Home Sales Steady
Windgate Ranch home sales have been steady through the recession, reported Toll Brothers today. Homes in Windgate Ranch have been selling at a modest pace despite the economic downturn. The builder reports that it has sold 270 homes over the past five years. That is 43 percent of the 633 lots available. Plus sales are […]
Why Scottsdale Real Estate is an Excellent Investment Right Now
Scottsdale Real Estate has been dramatically affected in the past 5 years. Prices have plummeted as the number of foreclosures in Scottsdale reached historical proportions. Scottsdale Real Estate prices are currently approximately HALF of what they were previously. Many families who were previously Scottsdale home owners are now renters. As a result the demand for […]
Stock Market Driving You Crazy? Buy a House in Scottsdale!
With the Dow Jones acting like a crazy yo-yo for the past week, many investors are beyond frustrated. The daily swings of 400 points are fraying nerves and making investors very jittery. Why gamble with your hard earned savings in the stock market? Scottsdale Real Estate is down approximately 50%. This is the perfect time […]
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