Scott Whitwam, APREP, ABR, SFR, ASD,CDPD ,Designated Broker Mesa AZ's (rescott) Blog

Many first time home buyers have anxiety when it comes to purchasing their first home. If you are fortunate enough to live in Mesa Arizona you know that this may be a great time to buy a house in Mesa AZ. The real estate market has been hard hit in Mesa over the last few years making it an opport...

Each fall brings about a human migratory event that we in the Valley of The Sun call the return of the snow birds. This is when many people who live in the colder northern states start relocating to Mesa AZ.    There are many factors beyond just warmer weather that go into this migratory decision...

Most buyers understand that their local real estate agent is in business. This is true and many agents, just like the guy working at Home Depot, live on the money they earn from what they do each day. As an agent it is invaluable to have a lender that makes a difference between showing homes to u...

I know I’m not alone on this because I have had many a good conversations with agent regarding cash buyers. In Mesa AZ real estate is “on sale” with short sales and bank owner properties driving down prices to pre-2000 levels in many areas of town.   We are seeing a steady flow of cash buyers: 35...

With distressed property being a significant part of the real estate market, mortgage fraud and short sales fraud are on the radar of the FBI. Arizona is one of the states that the FBI has reinforced efforts to protect homeowners and borrowers from fraudsters. Cities like Mesa AZ are prime opport...

Where are the homes for sale in Mesa AZ? Typically this time of year thousands of snow birds, not the ornithological type, but the people who come in mass each year to leaving the cold northern weather for the Valley Of The Sun. The last couple of years it has been a value shopping spree for the ...

Many of us forget about the changing seasons here in Mesa AZ. But with Mesa AZ short sales realize you still need to live there!  This is the seasons when we change from extreme temperatures of 110 plus to cool Mesa weather in the 40’s & 50’s.   It is now time to switch from the reliance on our A...

Spectacular Cedar Home on One Acre Surrounded by Pine Trees. Spectacular cedar home on a one acre parcel surrounded by pine trees. Fishing, Hunting & the great outdoors. Year round outdoor activities... This is a perfect retirement and/or vacation home. Built in 2002 3 Bedroom 2 Bath 1780 sq. ft....

People considering selling homes in Mesa AZ must NOT forget the old adage “you never get a second chance at a first impression”. This saying holds true for selling homes in Mesa AZ. No matter the type of sale, short sale or a traditional equity sale, it is important to consider first impressions....

Mesa Arizona has seen some turbulent waters when it comes to home values. But contrary to what many home buyers think, Mesa AZ home values are on the rise. Let’s start with some interesting statistics for the entire Phoenix valley    The average price per sq. ft. for active listings across all ar...