– 2025 Scottsdale 4th of July Celebrations – Here is our annual, hand-picked list of 4th of July events going on in Scottsdale and around the Valley this year. There are just a few of the larger 4th of July celebrations going on in and around Scottsdale. Please feel free to add any others in […]
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The 30% Rule is Dead. Here’s the New Way to Budget for a Home
For decades, buyers have been told to follow one simple rule: Don’t spend more than 30% of your income on housing. That is the gold standard. The budget benchmark. The line in the sand between “affordable” and “overextended.” But in 2025, that line no longer seems attainable. According to a Realtor.com® Affordability Report, the typical […]
Phoenix and Scottsdale AZ Luxury Condo Sales – May 2025
Luxury Condo Sales in Scottsdale and Phoenix – May 2025 The luxury condo market in Scottsdale and Phoenix continued at a decent pace in May. There was some new contract activity and twelve units sold. In this report, we examine our local luxury condo market’s sales activity. To be included, the unit must have been […]
Common Real Estate Terms Explained
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, chances are you’ll come across some terms you’re not familiar with. And that can be overwhelming, especially while going through one of the biggest purchases of your life. The good news is you don’t need to be an expert on real estate jargon. That’s your agent’s job. But getting to know these […]
Quick Video Update of the Scottsdale Real Estate Market – May 2025
– May 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 May. May 2025 – Video Scottsdale Active Listings After seeing the number of homes on the market climb to the highest levels we have seen in quite […]
The 3 Rooms that Can Make or Break a Sale
When it comes to selling your home, not all rooms are created equal. In fact, there are three spaces that buyers pay the most attention to. And if you get them right, you’re more likely to secure top dollar for your property. According to the 2025 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Staging, the […]
Scottsdale AZ Single-Family Home Sales – May 2025
– May 2025 Scottsdale Homes for Sale and Home Sales – May was another lackluster month in terms of sales activity. In recent years past, May would post strong sales activity coming off of the high season. But as I alluded to last month, I believe dampened sales can be attributed to economic uncertainty, interest […]
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Predicts the Next Big Housing Trend
Imagine this: You walk through the front door after work. Your dad is teaching your daughter how to make his famous pasta sauce in the kitchen. Your mom is watering plants on the patio. Upstairs, your brother’s finishing up a Zoom call from his home office. Sound a little chaotic? Maybe. But for millions of […]
