Dru Bloomfield's (drubloomfield) Blog

It feels like the real estate market has been in a static place for most of the summer, and then mid-August, my phone and email started going crazy.  Buyers were asking questions and seriously ready to buy homes. This month's market action reports (from Altos Research) show that my experience is ...

The 2008 summer concert series started last night at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, on the southeast corner of Indian Bend and Scottsdale Roads.  We walked down to the park and spent some time listening to 60 North play a mix of R&B and pop tunes, while enjoying the perfect weather.  The ...

Looking for a Scottsdale Vacation Home? Location: VillagesEasy living in this ground and single level home. Open living areas with fireplace and covered patio to enjoy Arizona year-round! Master bedroom and bath include large walk-in closet. Easy access kitchen with eat-in breakfast area and dini...

I live on McCormick Ranch Golf course and feel just a bit spoiled waking up to these beautiful views each morning.Here's a Flickr photo set of the golf course, so you can see more of photos of the course. Also you can subscribe to this photo set, so you will be updated as I add more pictures of t...

Recently, one of my neighbors asked for my perspective on the Phoenix area real estate market.  He's has a strong economics background, so I knew that he'd want more than just my perspective and experience, so I shared the following three web sites with him.  If you are into historical reports, m...

Here are the Altos Research real estate market updates for all Scottsdale zip codes. These freshly updated reports are in a one page executive summary format.  If you'd like the more detailed report for your zip code, please call or email me.This week's update:85262 - Listing prices have been inc...

After seeing all the great photos from the Arizona Real Estate Blogging Network, I'm reminded to share that the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS is hosting a Technology Symposium, and you are invited to attend.Date: April 25, 2008Time: Continental Breakfast: 8 am         Symposium and Brea...

Enjoy Arizona Life .. In This McCormick Ranch HomeLocation: McCormick Ranch - Suggs RanchThis McCormick Ranch home offers excellent location, with easy access to schools, parks, restaurants, and shopping.Nestled in the Suggs Subdivision of McCormick Ranch, this home features an open floor plan wi...

Jay Thompson, The Phoenix Real Estate Guy, just posted several excellent charts with 30 year mortgage rates.  Good info to share with your clients, plus he gives permission to link.

Earlier this week, at the State of the State Address, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano announced a Homebuyer's Bill of Right, which is now available and gives home buyers information about roads, water, police and fire services, and more.   You can find a copy of the Homebuyer's Bill of Rights a...