Market Notes

Scottsdale Market Notes — December 2023

Sent with the subject line “Santa Baby 🎅🎄”

Originally sent to subscribers on . Republished here in full and unedited. Any market figures, prices and inventory counts describe conditions at that time and are not current.

Santa Baby leave some low interest rates under the tree.

We made it. 2023 is just about in the books. A challenging year for sure.

I've shared this quote many times before at the end of the year. But each time I look for a new quote to sum up my thoughts I always come back to this one.

"Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right." Oprah Winfrey

Here's hoping you get it right next year. From Matt and I a sincere wish that you have a very happy holidays.

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah and a prosperous New Year.

Market Stats

As it's the holidays I don't want to get to into the weeds on real estate and the market. But I do have an excellent piece for those who do want a deep dive on the current market.

Linked is a pdf of the latest Cromford Report take on the market.

Cromford Report Market Summary December 2023

If you have any market specific questions just give me a call. Marta: 480 274 5710

Holidays Rundown

Christmas with a Southwest vibe? Try Christmas margs Or 19 other Festive drinks.

30 Best BBC Christmas recipes. How about a British side of sage & onion Yorkshire puddings?

7 Best Holiday lights displays in Scottsdale.

And finally.

The hot Christmas gift for 2023 that you probably didn't see coming.

Miniature livestock.

Maybe doesn't vibe that well with a standing rib roast.

Coming Soon Listings

We have some coming soon listings in Paradise Valley, McCormick Ranch, Biltmore and North Scottsdale. But in this market things go fast so if you are looking be sure to let us know :-)

Interiors

Minimalist design for the Holidays

In The Neighborhood

Loop 101 widening from Shea to Pima/Princess early 2024.

Scottsdale becomes underworld for professional golf.

One Scottsdale trying to rezone. More residential. Less office.

10 Best Phoenix restaurants opened in 2023.
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That's it folks. Happy Holidays!

Marta Walsh has been writing this newsletter since 2012. Read the full archive, or find out what your home is worth today.