Mortgage rates moved higher Wednesday up congressional leaders voted to avoid the “Fiscal Cliff”. Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) fell as investors bid up stock prices. Confidence among investors and consumers typically causes mortgage rates to rise. That’s what happened Wednesday. For Thursday and Friday, expect jobs data to dictate where Scottsdale mortgage rates are headed. The […]

It’s January 2 and our “Fiscal Cliff” crisis has been averted. I’m not going to pretend I know everything there is about the fiscal cliff (who names this stuff anyway?!), but I am going to highlight what it means to the world of Real Estate. (Disclaimer: We are not licensed CPA’s and are merely passing […]

Some natural disasters can be forecast — hurricanes, snow storms and, in some cases, flooding. Other disasters occur unexpectedly, such as tornadoes and earthquakes. As a homeowner or renter in Scottsdale , it’s a safe idea to prepare for disaster or unexpected emergency. Every home should maintain a ready, working emergency kit for such a […]

Great news! Our contacts we have at Chase and Bank of America let us know over the past week that the Metro Phoenix market has been upgraded from a “declining market.” What does this mean to you? For starters, it means the largest mortgage lenders now acknowledge that the housing recovery is well under way. […]

That time of the year is upon us again! Christmas? Nope, better (at least for us adults)! Signups for McCormick Ranch Little League are now open! Please visit www.MRLLbaseball.org for complete details, and to sign up for early registration. There is a $15 discount for registering by December 31. The first sign up date is […]

Looking for an affordable, convenient condominium complex in McCormick Ranch? Rancho Antigua Condominiums were constructed in 1985 and converted and remodeled in 2005-2006 for sale. The location is outstanding – Camelback Walk, part of Scottsdale’s famous Greenbelt system, borders Rancho Antigua to the south. Just a short walk west on Mountain View Road lands you […]

Gary and Gene are pleased to market their latest listing at 8325 E San Salvador Drive, Scottsdale AZ 85258 at $325,000. This home is located in the Heart of McCormick Ranch is within walking distance to Excelling Cochise Elementary, Mountain View Park, Camelback Walk, Lake Marguerite and restaurants such as Grassroots, Coffee Roastery, Butters, The […]

A few weeks back we did a short video and explanation on a fantastic monitoring service called ePropertyWatch. This free service monitors documents that are recorded at your local recorder’s office. Users are sent alerts if there is a sale in the immediate neighborhood, a notice of foreclosure filed close by, or when a lien […]

New to market, only $209,900! Cute 4 bedroom all brick Hallcraft home in well-located Park Scottsdale. Expanded, updated kitchen with large island. Large secondary bedrooms and private master. Updated flooring. Portions of roof replaced. Trademark Hallcraft exterior woodwork in good shape, needs some TLC and can be a winner. Close to Mohave Middle School, Scottsdale […]

New to market, only $69,900! 1637 E Coronado Rd in Phoenix AZ, 85006 is a +/- 900 square foot, 2 bedroom 1 bath charmer that is bank-owned. Home was built in 1943 and boasts a remodeled kitchen and wood / tile floors throughout. On a large lot conveniently located near Downtown Phoenix & the I-10, […]