Author: Marta Walsh

  • Happy Friday Scottsdale

    It’s shaping up to be another warm weekend here in Scottsdale. But this time our friends and families on the East Coast are in an even stickier situation than us, thankfully it really is a dry heat. Here’s some of the events happening on Saturday and Sunday. Even though it’s the weekend I will be […]

  • Scottsdale Ranch

    As a new resident of Scottsdale Ranch I must say I absolutely love this subdivision / community. When you come from the East Coast and arrive in Scottsdale you can be a bit over whelmed by the desert. It is undoubtably beautiful but it can be a shock. One area where you just don’t feel […]

  • Scottsdale Real Estate Market Snapshot

    The Arizona Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS) can provide us with an up to the minute snapshot of what’s going on in the real estate market. Combine that with the recently released census data and you can use it to extract some clues about the state of the market. Scottsdale Real Estate Market Snapshot (July 19th […]

  • Tips For Landlords

    The rental market is fizzing along in Scottsdale and surrounding areas at the moment, some rental units are getting multiple applications within days of listing. Just because there is high demand for rental units doesn’t mean landlords should be complacent, here’s some tips for getting great tenants fast. Pets: A lot of people calling me […]

  • Mainstream Media Starting To Be Optimistic About Home Prices

    The media can greatly influence the mood of the nation. That’s why even people who have had good financial fortune in the last few years still feel the recession. Time magazine published an article that makes the case for real estate being the investment to be in as the decade evolves. Falling home prices plus […]

  • Marketing A Luxury Home In Arizona | You Need To Stand Out From The Crowd

    A luxury home, one over $1 million for example, takes a touch more skill to get sold fast. Here’s some reasons why. Inventory: The Arizona Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS) does a great job of providing statistical data for both it’s subscribers, such as me, and for the general public. One of their monthly statistical publications […]