Scottsdale homeowners and residents can possibly look forward to an old West theme park in at 94th Street and Bell Road in North Scottsdale. The park will be a $48 million project and will resemble a 1880s town. Similar in some ways to the previous Rawhide western town which was in Scottsdale for many years. […]
Phoenix and Scottsdale Housing Market
The following information is from The Partridge Partners Newsletter. It is a rather pessimistic view of what is happening in the Phoenix and Scottsdale real estate markets. However, I am always open to hearing both sides of every story, so I am presenting it in its unedited form. In metropolitan Phoenix, two-thirds of all […]
Many Scottsdale Sellers Overpricing Their Homes
It is common in Scottsdale AZ and elsewhere in the country for home owners who bought their homes in 2007 or later to over price their homes when trying to sell it. Those sellers often think they missed the worst of the Scottsdale real estate crash. They often think they can sell for an amount […]
Scottsdale Housing Market Expected to Improve
Freddie Mac issued its U.S. housing market report last Monday and said that the housing market is unlikely to experience a “double-dip” setback. In the July U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook, Freddie Mac said that housing likely will follow the performance of the overall economy for the rest of 2011. The number of home […]
Scottsdale Golf Homes in Desert Mountain
Buyers who are looking for a Scottsdale golf home in an exclusive community should consider Desert Mountain. It a private luxury community in North Scottsdale. The Desert Mountain golf club is optional for all homeowners. It is an entirely member owned club with six private golf courses, six clubhouses and restaurants. The lifestyle in Desert […]
Paradise Valley Homes for Sale
Paradise Valley Homes are an excellent alternative to a home in Scottsdale. The price of homes throughout the Valley have dropped dramatically in the last several years. The prices of homes are down 40-50% or more since 2005. Now is the perfect time to buy a luxury residence at a fraction of the previous cost. […]
Will Feds Rent Foreclosure Homes in Scottsdale?
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the federal government is considering renting foreclosed homes instead of selling them right away. The Obama administration said this would prevent home prices from falling further. Rental rates are rising across the country as real estate prices fall. Lenders would be able to cover the cost of holding […]
Foreclosures Dropping in Phoenix
According to a report from Arizona State University issued last Tuesday: The rate of foreclosures continued to drop for the fourth consecutive month. The article also mentions some interesting Phoenix real estate market figures: 1. 3,280 single-family home foreclosures in June, down from 3,505 foreclosures in May and 3,835 in June 2010. 2. Median price […]







Voted in the Top 3 Real Estate Agents in Arizona by the readers of Ranking Arizona Magazine, 2015-2025. Her background as an Attorney gives her special expertise with contracts and negotiations. Carmen has a proven track record of success with buyers and sellers in Scottsdale.