Here is the latest market update from the Cromford Report. Median Sale Price for Metro Phoenix up $20,000 over March 2017 17% of Sales are Closing Over Asking Price For Buyers: The percentage of seller concessions awarded to buyers has dropped down to 24% in the first quarter of 2018 after 2.5 years of consistently […]
Bill Gates Invests $80 Million in Phoenix Real Estate
An investment firm controlled by Bill Gates recently purchased a large tract of land in west Phoenix for $80 Million. The 25,000 acres will become a housing development called Belmont. It is 25 minutes west of downtown Phoenix, off of I-10 near Tonopah. The proposed community will be built as a “smart city” with advanced […]
Carmen Brodeur Interviewed by The Globe and Mail
This past week, I was interviewed by The Globe and Mail, the national newspaper in Canada. It was a pleasure to share my expertise about the real estate market here in Scottsdale. Many people from Canada choose Arizona for their winter homes because of our wonderful weather. Despite the fact that the Canadian dollar is […]
Scottsdale Real Estate a Top Investment for Millionaires
Thinking of investing in Scottsdale real estate this year? According to a survey released by Morgan Stanley, the majority of millionaires in the U.S. see real estate as a top investment. The survey shows that 77 percent of investors who own a minimum of $1 million in assets already invest in real estate, and a […]
Phoenix Market Listed in Forbes’ Top 20 for ‘Best Buy Cities’
Looking to invest in Scottsdale homes? The time to buy is now. Forbes recently released a list of 20 of the Best Cities for Real Estate Investors in the New Year. The Phoenix market was listed as one of the most promising markets for 2014, along with a number of other cities that boasted large […]
Get Black Friday Savings on Scottsdale Golf Homes
It is that time of the year again. Black Friday – the day when savvy shoppers gather in droves in front of their favorite stores in hopes of finding that special deal on the products they love. With the right research, planning and determination, many are able to save hundreds of dollars on choice items. […]
New Guidelines Help Homeowners to Re-enter Scottsdale Housing Market
Many Scottsdale homebuyers are noticing the immense improvements in the Scottsdale real estate market. However, several homeowners who lost their homes during and after the market crash have yet to benefit from the upturn. New Federal Housing Administration (FHA) guidelines were recently brought forth to remedy this. Introduced in August, these new rules are helping […]
FHA Will Continue to Endorse Loans During Government Shutdown
How will the government shutdown be affecting the Scottsdale real estate market? Not much, if at all, assures the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Originally, the agency reported that any loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) would not be processed for the duration of the government shutdown. More recently, however, […]
Voted in the Top 3 Real Estate Agents in Arizona by the readers of Ranking Arizona Magazine, 2015-2020. 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.
