Scottsdale Real Estate Arizona

Financial Home Market Update 2024 - MayKey points about the financial outlook for homes in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area:Positive Factors- The Phoenix housing market is projected to see continued price appreciation, with Zillow forecasting a 6.3% increase in home values by January 2025.[5] This sug...

Veteran Impact is PunitiveThe antitrust case against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) could potentially have a significant negative impact on veterans trying to purchase a home using the VA home loan program. This is because the VA loan program prohibits the veteran buyer from paying re...

The Sun Is Shining on Sellers This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights If your needs have changed, now’s a great time to sell and get the features you want most. Many buyers are eager to move between the school years, so you may see a faster sale, multiple offers, a higher final sales price, and...

Is It Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home?Over the past year or so, a lot of people have been talking about how tough it is to buy a home. And while there’s no arguing affordability is still tight, there are signs it’s starting to get a bit better and may improve even more throughout the year. ...

Ways To Use Your Tax Refund If You Want To Buy a HomeHave you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a number of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But did you also know your tax refund can help you pay for some of these expenses? As Credit Kar...

The Perks of Downsizing When You Retire [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights If you’re about to retire, or just did, downsizing can be a good way to try to cut down on some of your expenses. Smaller homes typically have lower energy and maintenance costs. Plus, you may have enough equity built up to fuel...

The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost HereAre you thinking about making a move? If so, now may be the perfect time to start the process. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is just around the corner.A recent Realtor.com study looked at housing market trends over the p...

Wow Your Homebuyers for Curb AppealWant to move, but trying to decide what to tackle before selling? Let’s connect to go over the best ways to spend your time and money.Some Highlights In real estate, a good first impression is key. If the outside of a house looks welcoming, more people will want...

Before deciding to buy a home, it's important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you're busy saving for the down payment, don't forget you’ll want to prep for closing costs too.Here’s some helpful information on what those costs are and how much you should budget for them....

The Latest Trends in Housing [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights With the number of new listings going up and average days on the market going down, buyers may have more options, but will still want to move fast. For sellers, inventory is still low and houses are selling fast, meaning your house should ...