Marta Walsh has written a market letter to her Scottsdale and Paradise Valley subscribers since April 2012 — 153 issues, from April 2012 to September 2026. Each one records what the market was doing at the time, and what she made of it.
They are being republished here a few at a time. 20 of the 153 are online so far.
These were written and sent by email as they are published here — in full, unedited, with their original dates. Market figures in any issue describe conditions on the date it was sent, not today.
Start here Fourteen Years of the Scottsdale & Paradise Valley Market Year by year, 2012 to today, using the figures published at the time.
September 2026
Happy Friday, and a good long weekend to you. Labor Day on Monday is the starting gun in this market — July and August were thin, and September is when the inventory that…
August 2026
Two new listings, a rebuilt site, and a helicopter on the pad at 5850 Glen.
July 2026
Hope you get to enjoy this special 250th 4th of July surrounded by family and fun.
June 2026
Q2 is coming to a close. It's been stronger for real estate than most consumers realize. The way the economy feels, fraught with high prices and soaring gas has not really…
March 2026
Spring has arrived in the desert — and the luxury market is making a strong statement. Sales over $3M are up 26% year-to-date, and ultra-luxury closings over $10M have…
January 2026
It's been a busy start to the year. Lots happening all over the Valley. The real estate market keeps chugging along. Not a huge advantage to buyer or seller right now. Price…
December 2025
Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah From Matt and I, a sincere wish that you and family have a very happy holidays and a prosperous New Year. _________________________________
November 2025
Happy Thanksgiving. We've had a lovely year with so much to be thankful for. We hope the same is true for you and your family 😊
September 2025
Welcome to October. The 100 degree temps seem to have passed (fingers crossed). The real estate market is ready to heat up.
August 2025
Labor Day has come and gone. Schools are back. NFL begins on Thursday. So while the temps remain a little warmer it's safe to say Summer is over and we are starting to see…
June 2025
I hope your summer is off to an amazing start. We just returned from Northern Idaho where we managed to hangout with two of our favorite clients and friends. What a beautiful…
May 2025
Welcome to May. We haven't had too many plus 100 days so far although June will surely be warm. Some nice sales to report :-)
April 2025
Hoping you had a lovely holiday weekend. The weather was great. Rain and wind on Friday night then some cool but sunny days to follow.
February 2025
A rainy day yesterday. The first in many many months. So things look a little brighter & cleaner today.
January 2025
2025 is up and running. We are a quarter way through the 21st century. Wow.
December 2024
An eventful year is winding down. I hope it was a good one for you and your family and let's hope 2025 is even better!
November 2024
Happy Thanksgiving. Hope you had an amazing year and have a lot to be thankful for. For this newsletter lets have a little fun :-)
November 2024
Well after being wildly hot for ages. Now it's cold! Fall in AZ :-)
October 2024
We made it to October and we were supposed to be rewarded with cooler temps. Today the high is 110°. Not ideal.
September 2024
Quick email. Hope your Saturday is going great. Cooler weathers are coming, any time now ........