From the monthly archives:

October 2008

Dorothy, at the front desk over at LA Fitness, mentioned to me that she was going to start riding her bike to work.  In chatting with her, I realized that she didn’t know that she would have bike path access almost the whole way from her home in Tempe to McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale.  I [...]

Scottsdale Schools – Some of the best in Arizona

by Dru Bloomfield on October 16, 2008

  Scottsdale schools are some of the best in the state.  This morning, as I sat in a meeting with the Assistant Superintendent of Operations, David Peterson, and Lois Healey, Director of Special Education, along with other board members of the Special Education Parents Advisory Council, I realized just how fortunate we are to be [...]

More than Scottsdale Real Estate

by Dru Bloomfield on October 16, 2008

While my blog tends to focus on the Scottsdale real estate market, my clients buy and sell homes all over the Phoenix Metro area. If you are considering a relocation to the “Valley of the Sun” and would like to know more about the various cities that comprise Phoenix, please call or email, and I [...]

Two Condos for Sale in the Villages at McCormick Ranch

by Dru Bloomfield on October 12, 2008

Thanks to John Wake over at McCormick Ranch Real Estate and Homes for sharing info about one of my listings in the Villages 5, an excellent condo community, just east of 90th Street and Mountain View. Three pools, tennis courts, and walking paths. A great location to enjoy the winter months in Scottsdale.

Looking for a Condo in the Villages?

by Dru Bloomfield on October 12, 2008

Thanks to John Wake over at McCormick Ranch Real Estate and Homes for sharing info about one of my listings in the Villages 5, an excellent condo community, just east of 90th Street and Mountain View.  Three pools, tennis courts, and walking paths.  A great location to enjoy the winter months in Scottsdale. Good news is that [...]

How do you think buyers are paying for their single family homes in Scottsdale this year? Cash? Conventional financing? FHA loans? Down payment assistance programs? Seller carry? I mistakenly assumed that we were seeing an increase in the number of buyers paying cash this year. (Click on the chart for a larger view.) In actuality, conventional financing [...]

Trulia Voices is an on-line community where people can ask questions related to real estate and other related issues, which can be especially helpful if you are considering a move across the country. This morning I answered the following question: HELP! Relocating to Scottsdale and want some honest parents’ input on the schools. Any recommendations?  [...]