The 75th Anniversary of the Scottsdale Parada del sol is January 31, 2026;  These festivities are VERY popular in this part of Arizona this last week of January.  The pride of our state is evident in the attendance and commitment of the city of Scottsdale since 1951!   It's all smiles this week as we come together for fun and the history of Arizona on full display from costumes to our Mexican and Indian heritage, as well is historic period costumes.   The 75th Anniversary of the Western Week for the City of Scottsdale starts January 24, 2026 and ends January 31st with the Parada del Sol Historic Parade.  The parade has been in operation for 75 years and includes over 125 floats and participants.   You may not find this many horses in ANY parade!   I've heard rumors this is the largest p... 01/29/2026

01/12/2026

Scottsdale Arizona homes for sale UPDATED DAILY on the MLS? You have come to the right place. One of the best places to live in the US. (Scottsdale photo by Jeff Masich)Find your next home in Sunny Scottsdale Arizona. Call or text (480-242-6500) me, Jeff Masich REALTOR®. I will find you the right Scottsdale home at the right price! Blue skies, sunny days in Arizona. It is time take a look and own  Scottsdale Homes For Sale UPDATED DAILY on the MLS and filter in price order to see the lowest prices.  Don't wait, buy one now! (Scottsdale Home, photo by Jeff Masich)No need for mosquito nets over the pool like Florida. Why? It is a DRY heat. You have come to the right place! There is so much to do in and near Scottsdale. Visit and hike the cool West Fork Trail and the Oak Creek in Sedona on... 01/02/2026

12/15/2025

When listing your property, accurate pricing can make or break your sale. Overprice, and your home lingers on the market. Underprice, and you risk leaving profit behind. I analyze comparable sales, active listings, and market velocity to identify the sweet spot.Pricing is also emotional—many sellers attach sentimental value that buyers can’t quantify. I help balance data and emotion to achieve results. Explore market activity in your neighborhood and see how similar homes are performing today.Want to understand what affects your home’s value? My detailed guides and video walkthroughs explain every factor, from upgrades to location.#HomePricing #ArizonaRealtor #HomeValue #RealEstateTips #ChrisDunhamRealtor  home pricing strategy, real estate comps, Chandler home sales, market trends, sel... 11/09/2025

There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt?The short answer? No.The housing market doesn’t stop. It keeps moving. Homes are still being bought and sold, contracts are still being signed, and closings are still happening. The difference is that a few parts of the process may slow down a little, but overall, the market continues to function.Here’s What Typically HappensWhenever the government shuts down, some federal agencies temporarily close or scale back their operations. That can cause a few hiccups in real estate, especially when it comes to processing certain types of government loans and insurance requirements: “Applicants for FHA, VA, or USDA loans—which account f... 11/06/2025

If you tell people you've been to Scottsdale, most folks know that's a city in Arizona.  Scottsdale is known for being a winter destination,  an entertainment district, a place to play golf, and a place to retire.  But it's so much more and has a rich history.  For me, Scottsdale has connections to my home state of Kansas, too.  But I didn't discover that until after I moved here!     Reading the newspaper was a morning ritual and continued after moving to Scottsdale, December 30, 1998.  Being from Kansas, I didn't expect to find an article that included my home state in an Arizona newspaper on February 26, 2000.  This article was pure gold for me.  Why?  Because this article included a town where my father grew up.   Not knowing my father during my early years has  been a constant stat... 10/29/2025

10/27/2025

October 9, 2025These days, you’re going to want to get your price right when you get ready to sell your house. Honestly, it’s more important than ever. Why? While you may want to list high just to see what happens, that’s a plan that can easily backfire, and it’s going to cost you in today’s market. And the risk isn’t just missing out on offers, it’s missing out on the move you needed to make in the first place. The Real Pitfall of Overpricing Many homeowners remember what their neighbor’s house sold for a few years ago, and they want to chase that same sky-high number. The problem is that it was a different market. Today, there are more homes for sale. Buyers have more options to choose from. They don’t have to get into bidding wars where they offer way over asking just to compete. Now... 10/09/2025

09/29/2025

Find your next home with a private pool in Sunny Scottsdale Arizona. Call or text (480-242-6500) me, Jeff Masich REALTOR®. I will find you the right pool home at the right price! Time to Get Wet in your own pool (photo: mariakray, Pixabay)Blue skies, sunny days in Arizona. It is time take a look and own Pool homes for sale in Scottsdale UPDATED DAILY on the MLS and filter in price order to see the lowest prices.  Don't wait, buy one now! (Photo: 8020 N 72nd Place, Scottsdale Arizona recently listed and sold by Jeff Masich)This was one of the lowest priced Pool Homes with 2,581sf in Santo Tomas for $699,000 with land lease tucked between McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch and Paradise Valley at 8020 N 72nd Place, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258. Call me for more homes or see the following list.Just... 09/23/2025

McCormick Ranch in Sunny Scottsdale Arizona is where you want to live! (Photo: McCormick Ranch Golf Course, Jeff Masich)A former horse ranch and is said to be the first multiple builder property owners association in America starting the late 1970s. It is still where People Want To Live! Do you like living among bike paths, lakes, golf courses and resort hotels? Here are the latest McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale Arizona homes for sale and UPDATED DAILY! McCormick Ranch was the first multi builder Property Owners Association in the United States in the 1970s and yet is STILL THE PLACE TO BE! Views of local landmark Camelback Mountain are prominent from McCormick Ranch one of the best places to live in Scottsdale Arizona. It is where YOU WANT TO LIVE! Camelback Mountain view from 8020 N 72... 09/18/2025

When you purchase a home you will either pay cash or finance the cost of the home with a mortgage or other means of financing.  Financing a home includes a monthly mortgage payment, unlike a cash purchase.   But are there other factors that are included in home ownership?  Are there hidden costs associated with owning a home?  In one word, "YES!" If you have a mortgage, you'll pay principal + interest + taxes + homeowner's insurance.  If you pay cash, you avoid interest, but you still have to pay the principal amount + taxes + homeowners insurance.  But there are still ongoing costs associated with home ownership.  The ongoing expense every month escapes no one.  Every home will have utility bills associated with electricity bills, water, maybe natural gas or propane.   And these costs ... 08/29/2025

08/25/2025

Having just returned from the hospital for a shoulder replacement and new prosthetic replacement, I had some thoughts on pain management. That may be because current pain levels are in an ugly state.Pain is a manageable variable in the quiet, sterile environment of a modern hospital recovery room. It is a sensation that can be muted, controlled, and ultimately subdued by a carefully administered regimen of anesthetics and analgesics. A patient recovering from major surgery, like the replacement of an orthopedic device, can find solace in the knowledge that relief is just the press of a button away. However, this contemporary reality of pain management is a remarkably recent luxury in the grand sweep of human history. To reflect on this comfort is to inevitably cast a long shadow back in... 08/09/2025

The sheer number of fires in the United States and Canada is mind boggling.  Smoke has been filtering into surrounding states.  And as winds shifts, smoke shifts affecting where it travels and how.  But one thing is for sure, smoke from fires is not healthy for humans or animals to breath, inside or outside of our homes. With raging forest fires, the air is also filled with particulates that aren't visible and are dangerous to breath.   Being smart about your exposure to those particulates is very important. But what about the air we breath inside our homes?  Can that also be affected?  In a word - YES!Outdoor air that includes particulates is filtered into our homes by various methods.    Older homes in general are more leaky with less efficient building envelopes, leaky windows and ve... 08/06/2025

07/21/2025

Ground-Floor Scottsdale Condo with Pool & Greenbelt Views!Looking for an affordable home in Scottsdale, AZ without sacrificing location or amenities? This fully furnished 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo in the well-maintained Scottsdale East Homes community is the perfect choice for first-time buyers, snowbirds, and anyone wanting a low-maintenance lifestyle in one of Arizona’s most desirable cities.This 888 sq. ft. ground-floor home offers modern updates, including beautiful flooring, a breakfast bar with added storage, and a spacious covered patio overlooking lush greenbelts and a sparkling pool. Just steps from laundry, mailboxes, picnic areas, and assigned parking—everything you need is close at hand.Resort-Style Amenities at Your DoorstepEnjoy 4 sparkling swimming pools, a fitness center, ... 07/21/2025

Yes it was 109 degrees today in sunny Scottsdale Arizona. The pool is inviting that is for sure.However I have this memory when it was not so warm and photo to prove it from 2012 around Christmas in Scottsdale. A memory? What you ask? IT SNOWED!            Jeff Masich in a rare snow in Scottsdale in 2012 Well I remember that Christmas season of 2012 when it snowed in Scottsdale, Arizona. Yes...you heard right, snow in the great desert Southwest. The land of the 100+ degree summers and snowbirds in the winter. It was a shocker alright.Of course this snow storm would have been a laugher from the childhood days of the cousins arriving up a snowy driveway in New York when we were children.Oh well, life goes on. I would prefer a sunny warm winter over those New York blizzards of the past whe... 07/07/2025

Like much of the country, the housing market has changed in Phoenix during the last couple of years.   Buyers have more time to look for a home instead of making hasty decisions and writing tempting reasons why a seller should consider their offer.  Homes listed for sale need to be clean, painted, move-in ready and in neutral colors throughout.  Staging or virtual staging creates great real estate photograph.  Sellers should maintain their homes and show them in their best condition. No longer are the days of the frenzied market where contracts were expected within the first few days or hours of a listing going live on the market; oftentimes those homes sold in Coming Soon status!   With the changing real estate market, agents need to stay connected and advise their clients accordingly.... 06/26/2025