Author: Marta Walsh

  • Scottsdale: One of America’s Best Cities

    I love Scottsdale. I’ve lived here for just over 5 years now and it’s definitely home. I’m not the only person who thinks it’s great apparently. The Bloomberg Business week best places to live survey was released today and Scottsdale came in 4th! There are a lot of great cities and to come 4th is […]

  • You Can’t Sell A House With Bad Photo’s

    Not in this market. Not with every buyer starting their home search online. Not for a premium price. Why are good photographs so important? Would you get a haircut at this salon?

  • Five Guys | Scottsdale

    They say to succeed in real estate you need to be hungry. After working with clients all day you sure can be. Five guys is one fast way to fix a hunger. There are 2 locations in Scottsdale and one in Tempe. I was at: Five Guys Scottsdale – Zocallo 15435 Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ

  • Tips For Selling Your Home in a Bad Economy

    The economic data can get quite overwhelming at the moment. Home builder sentiment is down. While house prices have definitely stabilized in Scottsdale, and some media is printing positive stories, in general confidence on the street seems a little low. For many people the real estate market is just too much right now. They don’t want to […]

  • Back in Cactus Acres | North Scottsdale

    Today I am back in one of my favorite areas of real estate in the entire valley: Cactus Acres.  Why is Cactus Acres worth considering in your home search? No HOA. Full acre lots. Some properties have horse privileges. Close to Loop 101. Mix of custom homes, with contrasting architectural style. So if you want to […]

  • Thirsty Camel at The Phoenician | Paradise Valley, Arizona

    Sometimes you really just have a great day, and todays was topped off by drinks at the Thirsty Camel bar at The Phoenician resort in Paradise Valley. That time of year has come. The heat is finally breaking. People are venturing outside. It reminds me of April on the East coast when the snow has […]