The Importance of Schools – The Real Value We are often asked by prospective homebuyers the question, “How are the schools in this neighborhood, or district?” The perception of good or bad schools can play a significant role for a family with…
A Seller’s Market for Most! As you can see from Michael Orr’s Chart below, the Cromford Market Index of the largest 17 cities in the Phoenix Metro area, are all above “100” which puts them into the “Seller’s Market” range. The pluses…
Consistency in Phoenix – Who Would Guess? Back in February of this year, we reported that our local Phoenix Metro residential real estate market, as a whole, was strong and balanced. As you can see for yourself by the Cromford Market Index…
Millennial! Is Net Worth Not Worth It? Look Here! The chart below, published by Motley Fool using data from the Census Bureau shows us the average net worth of an American, segmented by age group. The blue bars represent a person’s net…
PHOENIX AND SCOTTSDALE IN THE NEWS There was a very interesting article at Bankrate.com (check out the article here) that was referenced by the Arizona Republic in yesterday’s Sunday real estate section about Phoenix being the 2nd best city for homeowners. Portland,…
The world of the internet has changed the way real estate business is done by Buyers and Realtors. Buyers want information and photography at their fingertips — now! Many photos, more information. If they like what they see, they will call their…
Much of our market reporting this past year had to do with how the West Valley in particular was “crushing it” in numbers of sales and appreciation rates. Avondale, Surprise, Glendale, Goodyear are all examples of west side cities with very healthy…
Staging and Photos are Key! Two weeks ago I showed a townhome in the terrific Bella Vista Townhome community at Thunderbird and 94th St in Scottsdale. This lovely gated community has a great central location to the 101, Kierland Commons, Scottsdale Quarter,…
West Valley Rules the Appreciation Market The highest priced communities in the Valley are NOT the highest appreciating ones, whereas the highest appreciating communities ARE the lowest priced per square foot. Paradise Valley is again the most expensive community in the Valley…
Out of Town Buyers Need Area Options I had the opportunity two weeks ago to show 24 homes in two days to a new out of state client referred to me by a Colorado Realtor I had done business with about 10…