In the last several years, foreclosures controlled the real estate market in Scottsdale and Phoenix. As foreclosures rose, Phoenix and Scottsdale home prices nose-dived. They were one of the key indicators to determine the health of Phoenix and Scottsdale’s housing market. Today, that’s not the case. Foreclosures have dropped to levels not seen since 2007. […]
New Luxury Project Started in North Scottsdale
I am happy to report that construction has started on the initial phase of a luxury project near Scottsdale Road and Thompson Peak Parkway. 750 luxury apartments are being built by Irving, Tx-based TDI Real Estate Holdings next to the Village at Grayhawk within the One Scottsdale development. The project is called the Jefferson at […]
Scottsdale is the Place for People Who Love Fun in the Sun
Scottsdale is a prime destination for those who love outdoor activities and beautiful sunny weather. We have over 300 days of sunshine per year and a warm welcoming atmosphere. It is easy to fall in love with Scottsdale and want to own a home in Scottsdale. It is a lifestyle for those who love fun […]
Photos of Scottsdale Homes on Pinterest
I have heard over and over how wonderful Pinterest is. People who use Pinterest say it is addictive. Well, I am now a believer! If you aren’t familiar with Pinterest, it is a photo website where you can post your favorite photos into categories, called “boards”. I included all of my favorite photos of Scottsdale […]
Scottsdale’s Borgata Set To Become Luxury Condos
For the past 30 years, The Borgata Shopping Center has been an Italian-style icon in Scottsdale. Arched entryways, European architecture, tables out on the sidewalks, and pointed roof lines set the beautiful buildings apart. It was built in 1981, on the edge of Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, and designed to resemble the Italian town of […]
Scottsdale Mortgage Rates Fall Again
Mortgage interest rates have just hit another new low. Mortgage rates declined for the third consecutive week. The 30-year fixed averaged just above its record low while the 15-year fixed averaged a new all-time record low of 3.11% surpassing its previous low of 3.13% in March 2012. 30 year fixed rate mortgages averaged 3.88% with […]
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 […]
Plaza Lofts at Kierland Selling Quickly
The Plaza Lofts at Kierland Commons have always been very popular with high-end buyers. These condos in Kierland are some of the most desirable condos in Scottsdale. There is a total of 54 units in the 7 story building overlooking Kierland Commons shopping center. The Kierland lofts have experienced a flurry of recent deals. So […]