Author: Marta Walsh
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Why Are House Prices Rising?
There are a number of reasons why house prices in Arizona are rising currently. There’s macro factors like long term population growth, family dynamics etc. The simplest driver of prices right now is lack of supply of homes for sale. Every day agents log in to the MLS and search for homes for their clients. […]
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McDowell Mountain Ranch Homes
McDowell Mountain Ranch is a beautiful subdivision in North Scottsdale. What’s nice about this area is that it’s quite, pretty, and peaceful yet you’re minutes to center of Scottsdale to enjoy shopping, dining etc. One of my favorite places to dine, the family play golf, and enjoy scenic views is McDowell Mountain Golf Club. They’ve recently refurbished the club house with its chic […]
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When Does A Smoke Alarm Battery Cost $10,000?
When it’s in a multi million dollar house for sale, and it’s beeping and no one cares enough to change it. This is not an uncommon thing. It’s a $2 fix. But no one has the attention to detail to take initiative and fix it. The owners are out of town and the selling agent […]
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Foreclosures Pending: Becoming Irrelevant
People who are worried about the housing market say things like: “The banks are holding 2 years of shadow inventory.” or “There’s a new wave of foreclosures coming.” Pending foreclosures are on a very steady decline. Some foreclosures in a metro area as big as ours is normal and to be expected. When the amount […]
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Recent Client Testimonial
It’s so important to be consistent and available to clients. Everyones timeline for when they need help is different. Real estate is especially like that because needs, goals and dreams can change so easily. This sale was such a nice story and so glad we could help and be part of it. _________________________________________________________ Please use our testimonial, […]
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Mortgage Rates Rising: What This Means For Real Estate
The Arizona mortgage interest rate on June 5, 2013, is up 64 basis points from last week’s average Arizona rate of 3.36%. Ok that’s something we haven’t seen in the market for a while. The thought that mortgage rates are going to start going back up. But it looks like something the market will need […]