Black Friday shopping is a holiday tradition for me. I enjoy the thrill of the deal and beating the competition to scoop up certain items. I research the deals online and in the newspaper ads, then systematically hit the stores with military precision. I generally save about $300 each Black Friday. While I was waiting […]
Increasing Number of Cash Buyers in Scottsdale
We are seeing more and more people paying cash for their homes in Scottsdale. Cash buyers make up a large percentage of all real estate transactions in Maricopa County. The reasons for this vary depending on the price level. At the low end of the market, many investors pay cash for homes as an additional […]
Declining Foreclosures and Short Sales in Scottsdale and Phoenix
Foreclosures and short sales continue to be on the decline in Scottsdale and Phoenix. The number of normal sales is at the highest point in the last 5 years with 61% of all sales. This is a huge shift in the market from just a year and a half ago when foreclosures and short sales […]
Over 20% of Phoenix Residents Moved Last Year
Over 21% of Phoenix residents moved during 2011. Wow – stop and think about that for a moment. One in 5 people in Phoenix are living in a different home in 2012 than they were in 2011. Phoenix has among the lowest residential stability rates among major cities in the US. Only Austin and Las […]
4 “New” Rules When Shopping for Scottsdale Homes
Since the Scottsdale housing market has turned around this year, buyers are finding they are in a whole new game. If you want to be successful in buying a Scottsdale home, these are four new “rules” that you should consider: 1. Lowball offers are usually a waste of time: Lowball offers that are significantly lower […]
Three Great Golf Tournaments Coming to Scottsdale
If you’re an avid golf fan, then you already know about Scottsdale’s great golfing history. You also know that it has hosted the top players, playing in the top tournaments on the tour. With courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, and other top designers, Scottsdale has a multitude of awesome courses, set in some […]
New Hiking Trail Open In Scottsdale
The brand new Tom’s Thumb Trailhead in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve opened this week to great excitement. The trail is 3 miles South of Dynamite on 128th Street. You can now hike to the north reaches of the McDowell Mountain with the 5 new miles of multiuse trails. Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane held a ribbon […]
Low Ball Offers for Scottsdale Homes a Thing of the Past?
During 2011, low ball offers were fairly common in Scottsdale AZ. Realtors wouldn’t blink when they received a low ball offer. In fact, 10% of Realtors said they received at least one low ball offer on one of their listed homes. A low ball is usually considered an offer that is more than 25% off […]
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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.
