The Scott's Sell Scottsdale

Awesome single level townhome in Tempe, Arizona.

This single level end unit is a split 2 bedroom, 2 bath floorplan providing privacy both inside and out.  The kitchen has tile floors and updated counters. The open floorplan with vaulted ceilings and sky lights opens to a private backyard with a large covered patio.  French doors lead to the backyard and a fireplace adds charm to the great room area. There is a breakfast nook as well as room for barstools at the kitchen counter. The full size inside washer and dryer are included as well as the refrigerator and filtered drinking water system. The master bedroom has a walk in closet and access to the private back patio.

The unit is located to the rear of the complex away from any traffic noise. This complex features a heated community pool and spa as well as a clubhouse.  There is also a gated area for extra parking of RV's, boats or other large vehicles.

The complex is conveniently located in Tempe, minutes from freeways (101 & 60), ASU, the new light rail, parks, restaurants, shopping, downtown Tempe and Sky Harbor Airport.

EXCELLENT UNIT FOR STUDENT, SNOWBIRD, INVESTOR, OR FIRST TIME HOME BUYER.

Check it out at  AZ-real-estate-sales.com  or garyandclaudiascott.point2agent.com

Thinking of going "Green"??

Arizona Public Service Co. is introducing a new loan program that would allow customers to install solar panels on their houses at virtually no up-front charge.   This can still be expensice but solar power will become very viable and more affordable in the future. Studies have shown that nearly 50% efficiency being reached in testing the solar panels.

Check out this article in the August 22, 2008 Arizona Republic:
    APS offers loans for customers to install solar panels

According to the latest Arizona State University-Repeat Sales Index, which is based on repeat sales of the same homes as they sell over time:  from May 2007 to May 2008 the drop in the average valley home price was 21% .  The good news is that even though the latest year-to-year figure is steep, the rate of decline has slowed.  Although the sales prices have declined for 15 straight months it is offset by the gains as high as 80.6 percent from 2004 to 2006. 

• Scottsdale/Paradise Valley off 12 percent
• Down 12.3 percent in the Northeast Valley communities of Carefree, Cave Creek, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley and Scottsdale.
• Tempe, minus 14.7 percent
• Chandler, minus 17.8 percent.
• Mesa, minus 21 percent
• Peoria, minus 26.9 percent

All in all, if you purchased a home prior to 2004, the overall gain in the value of your property is still significant.  

To find the latest statistics please visit us at www.AZ-real-estate-sales.com. To search properties in the various regions/cities please search our MLS or use our POWER SEARCH to search by city and subdivision.

When looking to buy and/or sell, or know of anyone that is, feel free to contact us at  480-948-550 or toll free  1-866-464-2140 .  Visit our website www.AZ-real-estate-sales.com where you will find a wealth of information and tools to assist you with all your real estate needs.

The Phoenix metro area is encompasses several different regions each experiencing diverse signs of recovery. To acquire a more accurate picture, the sales statistics can be broken down by REGIONS.

  In July 2006 the valley wide sales was 6,102 while in July 2007 the valley wide sales was 4,731.

There are currently 43,194 active listings and 6,740 pending listings on the market in the greater Phoenix metro area.  The number of sold an pending listings has increased from 5% in January to approximately 12 today. Slowly and steadly the inventroy is being reduced

To find the latest statistics please visit us at www.AZ-real-estate-sales.com. To search properties in the various regions/cities please search our MLS or use our POWER SEARCH to search by city and subdivision.

When looking to buy and/or sell, or know of anyone that is, feel free to contact us at  480-948-0550  or toll free  1-866-464-2140 . Visit our website www.AZ-real-estate-sales.com where you will find a wealth of information and tools to assist you with all your real estate needs.

On August 10, 2008 an article was published in the Arizona Republic newspaper with comments from our broker, Jim Sexton, president of real-estate firm John Hall & Associates.

•       From the Arizona Republic Aug 10, 2008:  Housing market reflects positives

“Homes priced under $350,000 are selling much quicker than the rest of the market. An analysis from Jim Sexton, president of real-estate firm John Hall & Associates, shows there is only a seven-month supply of homes in that lower range. That’s a healthy level.”

The Market is slowly showing signs of recovery as more buyers are selling homes in other states allowing them to now able to relocate and purchase homes here in the valley. 

Power search for homes by city & subdivision

Planning on buying or selling a home in Scottsdale?
Call Gary and Claudia Scott today, 480-948-0550 or toll free 1-866-464-2140

The Phoenix Business Journal recently released and published their 2008 book of Lists. John Hall & Associates ranked 4th for Local Residential Sales Volume.  We have been proud members of John Hall since 1993.

When looking to buy and/or sell, or know of anyone that is, feel free to contact us . If you would to visit our website please visit us at www.AZ-real-estate-sales.com where we have a wealth of information and tools to assist you with all your real estate needs.

The latest Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) reports indicates that the average price of homes in the Phoenix metro area fell from $332,900 in quarter 4 of 2007 to $314,000 in quarter 1 of 2008.  The ARMLS forecast that the prices will increase in quarter 2 of 2008.  The number of homes sold increased from 8,898 to 9,313 during that time.  If you are interested in purchasing a home anywhere in the metro Phoenix area, it is crucial to investigate the current trends in each individual community that interests you.

Despite the job loses (unemployment rate increased to 3.7% from 3.4%), the job situation remains strong in Maricopa County. 

In April 2008  the Scottsdale the median price for a single family home was $506,500 while the condo median price was $262,500.  Market conditions are certainly more favorable to the buyer right now, so there is a window of opportunity to secure a great value on a home while interest rates remain low. Scottsdale continues to be a desirable place to live.