June 2008

If you have kids and are thinking of moving to Scottsdale, you need to know that home owners with a Scottsdale mailing address, may be residents of one of three public school districts: Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, or Cave Creek. School Contact Info Scottsdale Unified School District 3811 N. 44th St., Phoenix 85018 (602) 952-6100 Paradise [...]

The long awaited McCormick Ranch entrance update is looking better by the day.  This past week the horse sculptures were installed. Click on the photo to see a larger version.  Three sculptures have been installed. One sculpture at the left most part of the photo just above the water line, and then two more over the [...]

Scottsdale Sports Complex Now Online

by Dru Bloomfield on June 29, 2008

Parks & Recreation Update — June 27, 2008 – City of Scottsdale Through a partnership with the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, the city’s Parks and Recreation division recently launched the Scottsdale Sports Complex Web site: www.ScottsdaleSportscomplex.com. This complex is a state-of-the-art, 71-acre competitive sport facility offering tournament level playing conditions. The facility accommodates a [...]

How Long Does it Take to Sell a House in Scottsdale?

by Dru Bloomfield on June 28, 2008

So, the question today is:  How long does it take to sell a house in Scottsdale?  Interestingly enough, with the huge range of prices in Scottsdale, there’s not all that much difference in how long it’s taking for a house to sell.  The chart below is busy, but will give you the basic information. 1.  [...]

In the Arizona Purchase Contract, you will find a section called the “Swimming Pool Barrier Regulations“.  In the contract: The Buyer agrees to investigate with all applicable state, county, and city swimming pool barrier regulations. The Buyer agree to comply with and pay all costs of compliance with these regulations prior to occupying the homes, [...]

Scottsdale Home Listing Price Update

by Dru Bloomfield on June 27, 2008

Over the past year, median home listing prices in Scottsdale have been up and down repeatedly. Prices have fluctuated throughout the city, but are very different when the northernmost end of Scottsdale is compared to some of the central and southern parts of the city.  However, even in zip codes that are on the increase, [...]

Scottsdale Real Estate Inventory Update

by Dru Bloomfield on June 26, 2008

After the number of homes listed for sale peaked in the spring, we have seen a slight decline, but certainly not enough of a change to get very excited about.   Prices have continued their downward trend, and the number of homes on the market has a direct influence on the pricing.  Not all Scottsdale zip codes are following [...]