Below is an article from Partridge Partners. It is a pessimistic view of the Scottsdale Real Estate market, but I always like to present countering views, so I am publishing it in its entirety. My personal experience in selling homes in Scottsdale is much more positive. Inventory is down and buyers are coming from all […]
Up to 1 Million Foreclosures Delayed
An estimated 1 million foreclosure-related notices for defaults, auctions, and home repossessions that should be filed by lenders this year will be pushed back until next year, according to the latest report by RealtyTrac. While the delays could give home owners more time to catch up on their payments and try to avoid foreclosure, housing […]
Trends for Scottsdale Luxury Homes
The features and amenities that buyers expect in Scottsdale luxury homes changes constantly. What was popular five years ago is quite different from what is expected today. The hot trends during 2011 in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley homes include: 2 separate offices in the home. His and her offices are all the rage right now. […]
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 […]
Scottsdale Named One of Best Cities in America
CNN/Money magazine recently ranked the city of Scottsdale in its “Best Places to Live” list. The magazine publishes an annual ranking of “America’s best small cities.” Scottsdale regularly receives similar accolades. Quite simply, the word is out. Scottsdale offers an unparalleled lifestyle of luxury homes in a resort atmosphere. The recent crash of the Scottsdale […]
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 […]









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