If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you. They may even be why you’ve put your plans on hold for now. When rates climbed near 8% last year, some buyers found the numbers just didn’t make sense for their budget anymore. That may be the case for you too. Data from Bright MLS shows the top reason buyers […]
The Truth About Down Payments
If you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to the down payment. That might be because you’ve heard you need to save 20% of the home’s price to put down. Well, that isn’t necessarily the case. Unless specified by your loan type or lender, […]
Scottsdale AZ Single Family Home Sales – February 2024
– February 2024 Scottsdale Homes for Sale and Home Sales – The Scottsdale real estate market is in full swing as evidenced by the increase in contract and sales activity. SCOTTSDALE HOME SALES ACTIVITY – FEBRUARY 2024 We track the following sales metrics on a monthly basis: – Single-family homes for sale – Orange Line – […]
Things to Do in Scottsdale – March 2024
– Scottsdale Events March 2024 – March has rolled around again and that means another month of fun and exciting events. Barbie®: A Cultural Icon at the Phoenix Art Museum– Through July 7th – Over 60 years of Barbie® history and lore will be on display as well as 250 vintage Barbies from over the […]
Scottsdale AZ Luxury Home Market – January 2024
– Scottsdale Luxury Home Market Performance for January 2024 – And we’re off! With the new year comes a flurry of sales activity in Scottsdale and the Phoenix Valley. Listings and contract activity were up, but actual home sales were mixed coming off the holiday season when many people took a break from real estate. […]