A growing number of sellers are becoming more flexible with their initial asking prices. Recent reports indicate that in September, approximately 9.2% of home listings experienced a reduction in their listed prices. This trend is increasingly creating opportunities for prospective buyers, provided they can overlook the impact of interest rates. The market boasts a higher […]
The evolving real estate landscape has undergone significant transformation in recent years, driven by the increasing integration of technology into property transactions. As digital platforms gain traction and consumers demand greater transparency and efficiency, the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the largest association in the United States, finds itself at a crossroads, facing mounting pressure […]
Will Amazon Ever Dominate the Food Business? Six years ago, Amazon shook the retail world with its audacious $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods Market. It was a move that promised to revolutionize the way we think about grocery shopping, merging Amazon’s technological prowess with Whole Foods’ brick-and-mortar presence. At the time, there was widespread […]
Scottsdale Arts, in collaboration with the City of Scottsdale, is set to mark a significant milestone – the 50th anniversary of the city’s esteemed Permanent Art Collection. This momentous occasion will be celebrated at a special event scheduled for Thursday, October 26th, from 4 to 6 p.m., held at the recently renovated Scottsdale Civic Center. […]
There’s good news in the Scottsdale housing market: the Average Sales Price has risen by 1% to a comfortable $1,362,950, equating to a $451 Average Price Per Square Foot. Additionally, inventory has decreased to 3.83 months’ worth of properties for sale, signaling a move toward a balanced market. While mortgage rates have hovered above 7%, […]
The Metro Phoenix market saw a 3% drop in the Average Sales Price, now at $965,455, leading to a $357 Average Price Per Square Foot. Inventory increased slightly to 3.47 month’s worth of properties for sale. When the 30-year fixed mortgage rate stays above 7%, demand for resale homes is so weak that more is […]
The rising tide of home prices in the United States has prompted a scramble for answers, and one factor often thrust into the spotlight is the influence of Airbnb short-term rentals. This contentious issue resonates strongly in the housing markets of Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona. While these rentals seem the apparent culprit behind housing shortages, […]
June was a little low with single-family New Home sales, but July bounced back with a 4.4% jump upwards! Median sale prices took a 12.1% dip from the high last year, which is certainly good news for Buyers. Existing home sales were slightly down, retreating by 2.2% from June to July. Why, you ask? The […]
Homebuying is an exhilarating journey, but it’s not without its challenges. One pivotal juncture in this process is the home inspection. Unfortunately, this step often gets a bad rap, with misconceptions swirling around it like a cloud of uncertainty. Home inspections aren’t the deal killers they’re made out to be. They’re the truth-tellers, the enlighteners, […]
The Scottsdale housing market for July 2023 indicates a decline in sold listings and average sales prices for the 2nd consecutive month, with an increase in inventory. However, U.S. property values are up in all regions except for the West and Mountain, which serve as lead indicators for market trends. It remains to be seen […]
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