Author: Marta Walsh

  • Mountain Shadows, Paradise Valley

    Probably the best kept secret in all of Paradise Valley is Mountain Shadows resort. The resort itself has been closed for 8 years. But the golf course is still there and is fantastic value for money. The views from almost every hole are stunning. You have the head of Camelback to the south and Mummy […]

  • Paradise Valley Market For Sellers

    How’s the market looking for sellers? At this time of year many sellers are thinking to take a break from the market. The wisdom being that there’s just less buyers in town due to the schools being out, vacations and the heat. Did I mention the heat? Is Now A Good Time To Be Off […]

  • The Only Million Dollar Broker in Town

    If you are planning to sell your home then there really is only one choice of brokerage to select if your house is valued at over a million dollars. Look at this graph showing million dollar sales and listings for the north Scottsdale of 85255 and 85262. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has 42% market […]

  • Arcadia Phoenix Arizona

    Arcadia Phoenix Arizona is becoming more and more a hot ticket in Phoenix metro real estate. If you’re into a more urban feel neighborhoods with a cool restaurants dining and cafes then you might want to take a drive to Arcadia and check it out. One of my favorite places to get coffee, brunch, or dinner is La Grande Orange Grocery located at 4410 […]

  • Is this a new bubble in the Scottsdale real estate market?

    Last month I had a new listing  in Scottsdale, 85259 for $797.900. That home went under contract in 7 days. The first Sunday had an open house with 25 or more groups of buyers and a contract was in place by Tuesday. Witnessing that you could feel another bubble is upon us. Here’s why this […]

  • Will The Housing Crisis Ever end? (PS It already did.)

    CBs asks the provocative question in their article dated April 5th. It may be a valid question taken on a national level but locally it seems almost absurd because the rebound in sales price has been so strong and marked. “In light of all the good news that’s out there — the stock market soaring, home prices […]