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 […]
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 […]
Update on US Housing Trends
Highlights of US Housing Trends Existing home sales rose 7.7% in August. Condominium and co-op sales rose 1.8%; single-family home sales rose 8.5%. The median existing home price declined to $168,300, from $174,000 in July. Existing home sales in the West region saw the biggest gains, up 18.3% month over month. New home sales declined […]
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 […]
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 […]
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