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, […]
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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. […]
Some Experts Say Mortgage Rates May Fall Below 6% Later This Year
There’s a lot of confusion in the market about what’s happening with day-to-day movement in mortgage rates right now, but here’s what you really need to know: compared to the near 8% peak last fall, mortgage rates have trended down overall. And if you’re looking to buy or sell a home, this is a big deal. While they’re going to continue […]