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By Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ, HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN
(Value Added Service, 602-620-2699)
Recently, I was tagged in a comment on a Facebook page for NAR GREEN Designees that posed the question - "Are solar panels less efficient when they are dusty?"  Several agents commented without a definitive answer. One agent who is continually searching for correct answers and articles tagged me in that feed.   Being asked questions is a great way to share knowledge, but also to catch up on research.  As with any real estate related question, accurate answers backed with research is the only way we should be answering.   Energy related information is constantly evolving and staying up on this topic is a constant effort.  With real estate being the primary focus for my business, energy efficiency research can sometimes take a backseat.  But not today! As a solar homeowner, I can testify ...
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
Honey, Stop The Car! Buy Me That Home....Please! One has to say "YES Sweety." While crusing through Scottsdael Arizona, what are the reasons your Sweety asks you slam the brakes to look at a home? Some people love picket fences, swimming pools, reading nooks, theater rooms, fireplace and leather chairs. What do you LOVE in a home?(Photo: Stop the Car by Jill Wellington, Pixabay)Do you LOVE GATES? Gated communities that is. Some peole love gates, guards and walls. A feeling of security? If so, read on...Here are the latest guarded or gated Scottsdale communities with a home for sale. UPDATED DAILY! Read On! (Photo Gated Entrance Vaquero Drive, Gainey Ranch Scottsdale  by Jeff Masich)Do you love privacy, walls, gated and/or guarded entries? Do you also Love Sunny Scottsdale Arizona? Putti...
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
Gotta Love Pooll Homes For Sale in Scottsdale Arizona. (Scottsdale Pool Home by Jeff Masich)Blue skies, sunny days in Arizona. It is time take a look and own Pool homes for sale in Scottsdale UPDATED DAILY on the MLS and filter in price order to see the lowest prices.  Don't wait, buy one now! (Photo: 8020 N 72nd Place, Scottsdale Arizona by Jeffrey Masich)This is one of the lowest priced Pool Homes with 2,581sf in Santo Tomas for $699,000 with land lease tucked between McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch and Paradise Valley. See listing with pictures and details: 8020 N 72nd Place, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258Just as an example, this photo is of Scottsdale pool home (with private front courtyards) in Santo Tomas is nestled in a prime location between McCormick Ranch and Gainey Ranch with Paradi...
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
McCormick Ranch Scottsdale Arizona...Where People Want To Live!Do you like living among bike paths, lakes, golf courses and resort hotels? Here are the latest McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale Arizona homes for sale and UPDATED DAILY! McCormick Ranch was the first multi builder Propery Owners Association in the United States in the 1970s and yet is STILL THE PLACE TO BE! Views of local landmark Camelback Mountain are prominent from McCormick Ranch one of the best places to live in Scottsdale Arizona. It is where YOU WANT TO LIVE! Camelback Mountain view from 8020 N 72nd Place, Scottsdale, Arizona (Photo: Jeff Masich) Near entrance to MCormick Ranch listed for $699,000, 2,581sf. Lower priced than other surrounding similar homes due to location on leased land.Buy a home with your own views of...
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By Joyce Tawes, ABR, CRS, CLHMS, CNE
(Live Better in Scottsdale)
- January 2025 Scottsdale Housing Market Video - Here is a quick video overview of the Scottsdale, Arizona single-family home real estate market that covers the month of January. January 2025 - Video   Scottsdale Active Listings The number of homes for sale jumped in January. We typically see this rebound at the beginning of the year as people come onto or back into the market in January. Active listings were 21.0% higher at the end of January than at the end of December. And they were 13.7% higher than the same period last year. Average List Price for Scottsdale Homes I used to use median listing price data, but I no longer have accurate access to that information. Instead, I will track average listing prices. (Technically, the median price is a better indicator since the average price...
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By Heather Tawes Nelson, Associate Broker, ABR, CLHMS, CRS - Scottsdale, AZ
(Live Better in Arizona )
- January 2025 Scottsdale Homes for Sale and Home Sales - The Scottsdale single-family home market had a solid start to the year in January.  In this monthly report, we track several sales metrics to keep an eye on our local market.  - Single-family homes for sale - Orange Line - How many homes were for sale at the end of the month. - Under contract, but accepting backup offers (UCB)* - Gray Line - The number of UCB contracts at the end of the month.- Pending home sales* - Yellow Line - How many pending sales there were at the end of the month.- Home Sales - Blue Line - How many homes sold that month. JANUARY 2025 RESULTS Scottsdale Homes for Sale: Just as we see inventory dip at the end of the year, the number of homes for sale tends to rebound in January. This January was no different...
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By Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ, HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN
(Value Added Service, 602-620-2699)
We all see human interest stories besides all of the regular industry reading common in most professions.   Lately, news has become negative so a lot of us have tuned out teh news.  But recently, good news was delivered courtesy of "This Old House" and reprinted by the Phoenix Business Journal.   This was a bright spot and definitely worth sharing!  Apparently, "This Old House" ranked Scottsdale, Arizona as the top city to raise a family.  While the number of households raising families is shrinking, opportunities in Scottsdale have been escalating.  Fascinating news for someone from the Midwest.  The Midwest is often touted as a great place to raise families, so you can imagine that this headline caught my eye!  But I think it's truly a city for everyone, not just families. The article...
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
Do you like living among bike paths, lakes, golf courses and resort hotels? Here are the latest McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale Arizona homes for sale and UPDATED DAILY! McCormick Ranch was the first multi builder Propery Owners Association in the United States in the 1970s and yet is STILL THE PLACE TO BE! (primary photo: Camelback Mountain from McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale, Jeff Masich)Views of local landmark Camelback Mountain are prominent from McCormick Ranch one of the best places to live in Scottsdale Arizona. It is where YOU WANT TO LIVE! Camelback Mountain view from 8020 N 72nd Place, Scottsdale, Arizona (Photo: Jeff Masich) Near entrance to MCormick Ranch listed for $699,000, 2,581sf. Lower priced than other surrounding similar homes due to location on leased land.Buy a home with...
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By Heather Tawes Nelson, Associate Broker, ABR, CLHMS, CRS - Scottsdale, AZ
(Live Better in Arizona )
 - December 2024 Scottsdale Homes for Sale and Home Sales - With the end of the year, we tend to see a little flurry of activity as people are trying to get things done before the new year. We also see inventory decrease as people take their homes off of the market for the holidays and many listing contracts expire on December 31st.For this report, we track four sales metrics related to Scottsdale's housing market:  - Single-family homes for sale - Orange Line - The number of homes for sale at the end of the month. - Under contract, but accepting backup offers (UCB)* - Gray Line - How many UCBs there were at the end of the month.- Pending home sales* - Yellow Line - The number of pendings at the end of the month.- Home Sales - Blue Line - The number of home sales over the course of the ...
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By Joyce Tawes, ABR, CRS, CLHMS, CNE
(Live Better in Scottsdale)
 - December 2024 Scottsdale Housing Market Video - Here is a quick video overview of the Scottsdale, Arizona single-family home real estate market that covers the month of December. December 2024 - Video    Scottsdale Active Listings  Active listings fell at the end of December. We see this happen seasonally since some sellers take their homes off of the market for the holidays and many listing contracts expire at the end of the year. We saw a drop of 17.9% in listings between November and December. However, inventory was up 10.5% when compared with December 2023.  Average List Price for Scottsdale Homes  I used to use median listing price data, but I no longer have accurate access to that information. Instead, I will track average listing prices. (Technically, the median price is a bet...
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By Jane & Jeff Daley, PhD, Scottsdale Real Estate Arizona
(Luxury Valley Homes Scottsdale)
Your credit score plays a big role in the homebuying process. It’s one of the key factors lenders look at to determine which loan options you qualify for and your terms. However, a myth about credit scores may hold some buyers back.The Myth: You Need To Have Perfect CreditAccording to Fannie Mae, only 32% of potential homebuyers have a good idea of what credit score lenders require.That means two-thirds of buyers don’t know what lenders are looking for – and most overestimate the minimum credit score needed.The Reality: Perfect Isn’t NecessaryBut the truth is, you don’t need perfect credit to become a homeowner. To see the average score, by loan type, for recent homebuyers check out the graph below:There is no set cut-off score across the board. As FICO explains:“While many lenders use ...
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By Jane & Jeff Daley, PhD, Scottsdale Real Estate Arizona
(Luxury Valley Homes Scottsdale)
Mortgage forbearance - Let’s face it, life can throw some curveballs. Financial struggles can happen to anyone, whether it’s a job loss, unexpected bills, or a natural disaster. But here’s the good news. If you’re a homeowner feeling the squeeze, there’s a lifeline many people don’t realize is still available: mortgage forbearance.What Is Mortgage Forbearance?As Bankrate explains: “Mortgage forbearance is an option that allows borrowers to pause or lower their mortgage payments while dealing with a short-term crisis, such as a job loss, illness or other financial setback . . . When you can’t afford to pay your mortgage, forbearance gives you a chance to sort out your finances and get back on track.” A common misconception is that forbearance was only accessible during the COVID-19 pande...
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By Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ, HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN
(Value Added Service, 602-620-2699)
With 2024 in the rearview mirror, let's review what occurred for the housing market in the Phoenix Metro Area.    According to the National Association of REALTORS®,   Phoenix is one of the top 10 performing housing markets for several reasons.  These include, "available inventory at affordable price points, a better chance of unlocking low mortgage rates, higher income growth for young adults and net migration for specific markets." as stated by Lawrence Yum, NAR's chief economist and senior vice president of research.  A Phoenix Business Journal article from December 16, 2024, includes comments by Andrew Turley, Phoenix Valuations, "Its expanding commercial real estate sector, strong job creation, and strategic positioning in key industries ensure that Phoenix will remain a magnet for...
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
Are you looking to live in one of the most sought after places in Arizona?This private pool home located at 8020 N 72nd Place, Scottsdale, Arizona (click for full listing details and pictures) is tucked right in between the premier communities of McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch and Paradise Valley in Scottsdale Arizona. Nearby are resort hotels, famous restaurants, lakes, golf courses, views of Camelback Mountain and miles of walking and bicycle paths. It just don't get any better than this.Hyatt Regency Gainey Ranch (about mile away)Live In the BEST PLACE for LESS!Not only is 8020 N 72nd Place in one of the best locations, it is priced at the lowest price/sf in the area with 2,581sf at only $270.82/sf or $699,000 with a 52 year land lease at $699/mo. Live in one of the best areas in Scot...
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
We have come to the end of the year. Here are the December 2024 McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale Arizona homes for sale but UPDATED DAILY! McCormick Ranch was the first multi builder Propery Owners Association in the United States in the 1970s and yet is STILL THE PLACE TO BE! Views of local landmark Camelback Mountain are prominent from McCormick Ranch one of the best places to live in Scottsdale Arizona. It is where YOU WANT TO LIVE! Camelback Mountain view from 8020 N 72nd Place, Scottsdale, Arizona (Photo: Jeff Masich) Near entrance to MCormick Ranch listed for $699,000, 2,581sf. Lower priced than other surrounding similar homes due to location on leased land.Buy a home with your own views of Camelback Mountain with the ALWAYS UP TO DATE  Active, Pending and Recently Sold Homes on McCo...
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By Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ, HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN
(Value Added Service, 602-620-2699)
Trying to think back to the best Christmas Gift I've ever received wasn't very difficult.  In fact, it came to mind within 20 seconds!  At my age, I have everything I need.  Why would I want for anything?  Well, except a trip to Ireland and having ALL of my daughters and their families in one place for the holidays!  Seriously, my daughters wouldn't begin to try to know what I need or  surprise me with something I needed or wanted.  We all live in different states and I visit their homes versus them visiting me.  It's not easy with schedules and more airline tickets to purchase.  I'd rather they save their money for my grandkids!   Thinking back, it must have been three Christmases ago I decided to put out a notice to my daughters regarding Christmas gifts.  Okay, it was a text message!...
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By Joyce Tawes, ABR, CRS, CLHMS, CNE
(Live Better in Scottsdale)
Scottsdazzle is well underway and is packed with fun events and gorgeous lights! If you want to get into the holiday spirit, be sure to head over to the Scottsdale Waterfront. Stunning light displays and decorations currently blanket the Scottsdale Waterfront this season as Scottsdazzle celebrates the holiday season. Launched in 2015, Scottsdazzle has been a centerpiece of Scottsdale's holiday celebrations. There is a packed calendar of events and experiences for everyone to enjoy. Some of the events are free and some require payment, so be sure to check the calendar. Here are some highlights of this year's Scottsdazzle: Peppermint Plaza Giveaway - Throughout December, local bars and restaurants will have drink specials for the 21+ crowd. Gold Palette ArtWalk - December 12th - This is a...
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By Heather Tawes Nelson, Associate Broker, ABR, CLHMS, CRS - Scottsdale, AZ
(Live Better in Arizona )
- November 2024 Scottsdale Homes for Sale and Home Sales - November was a quieter month for Scottsdale home sales, as it usually tends to be as people head into the holidays. Inventory and sales were down, but there was a little bit of an uptick in new contract activity. Each month, we keep tabs on four key sales metrics:  - Single-family homes for sale - Orange Line - How many homes were actively listed at the end of the month. - Under contract, but accepting backup offers (UCB)* - Gray Line - The number of UCB contracts there were at the end of the month.- Pending home sales* - Yellow Line - How many pending contracts there were at the end of the month.- Home Sales - Blue Line - How many homes sold over the course of the month. NOVEMBER 2024 RESULTS Scottsdale Homes for Sale: After se...
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
This is a great time to live on a golf course lot in sunny Scottsdale Arizona. Ready for the relaxation, beauty and play when you want? Sure you are! (Photo Golfer Terri Smiley, Pixabay)Here is your list UPDATED DAILY for Scottsdale golf course homes for sale on the MLS listed by all brokers. Check here for pictures, prices and details of single family detached homes, condos, townhomes and patio homes on golf course lots.   Golf, sunsets, cacti, patio looking on the fairway now we are talking. Like golf course water views? Also, for a variation, check out Scottsdale waterfront homes for sale. Call/Text me Jeff Masich 480-242-6500 as your Buyer's REALTOR® for any homes listed on the MLS. Scottsdale golf course homes with great views are very nice!Scottsdale Arizona Golf Course Homes UPDA...
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By Jane & Jeff Daley, PhD, Scottsdale Real Estate Arizona
(Luxury Valley Homes Scottsdale)
2025 Could Bring Us Relief in Housing Availability. The 2025 for-sale housing market is anticipated to experience increased rate volatility and affordability challenges, yet a slight rise in inventory. Persistent home price appreciation, limited inventory, and a mortgage lock-in effect, coupled with widespread industry changes, continue to make homeownership unattainable for many.An uptick in inventory may provide potential relief in 2025. While numerous existing homeowners hold mortgages with 4% or less rates, life events and the growing acceptance that such low rates are unlikely to return soon have begun to unlock supply.Life events, rather than mortgage rates, remain the primary driver for homeowners to list their properties. As time progresses, these life events will compel homeown...
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