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 […]
Phoenix Real Estate Conference Highlights
The Crystal Ball Conference was held last week in Scottsdale. It includes prominent speakers from the Arizona real estate industry including over 500 Realtors, Brokers, Mortgage Brokers, and Economists. Michael Orr of the Cromford Reports was the featured speaker this year. Highlights of the Conference: · Data showing that REO (foreclosure) market is slowing down […]
Mortgage Rates Fall Again to 4.10%
Mortgage rates on a 30 year fixed mortgage fell slightly to 4.10% from 4.11% last week. This is slightly higher than the record low in the rate, earlier this month. Three weeks ago, the rate dropped to 3.94%. That was the lowest rate EVER on record according to The National Bureau of Economic Research. What […]
Scottsdale Golf Clubs Change to Market Based Pricing
If you are considering purchasing a Scottsdale home in a golf community, you should be aware that many Scottsdale golf clubs have changed from a set price for a golf membership to “market-based pricing”. This greatly affects the purchase price and value of the memberships in those Scottsdale communities. Estancia and DC Ranch both currently […]
Maricopa County Sales Data for Fall 2011
WOW: Total active listings have dropped by another 565 units over the beginning of last month. As of September 10, we sit at 27,085 Actives for Single Family Homes and Condos. Sales are at 8498 for the last 30 days (as of September 10), down by 271 from July. We are currently sitting at a […]
Scottsdale and Phoenix Foreclosure Rate Drops
I have written many blog posts about the number of foreclosures in Scottsdale and Phoenix dropping. There are fewer Scottsdale foreclosures for sale than there were last year. Foreclosures in Scottsdale will routinely have multiple bids and ultimately sell for slightly higher than list price. New data from CoreLogic provides further evidence of support. Phoenix […]
Help for Home Owners Facing Foreclosure
Help for homeowners, agency expands the use of funds by Catherine Reagor – Sept. 30, 2011 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic Federal funding to help prevent foreclosures in Arizona is being expanded to more people because the effort has failed too many homeowners, according to the state agency charged with overseeing the program. Of the […]
Troon Country Club Homes
Troon Country Club is a private, member owned golf club in Troon Scottsdale. The staff of the club strive to provide the members a five star experience. Troon Country Club homes are popular because of their proximity to the well known championship golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish. The architecture of the […]
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