From the monthly archives:

March 2009

The State of Real Estate

by Dru Bloomfield on March 29, 2009

I’ve been talking to lots of people lately.  Meeting new folks, who are not necessarily  in real estate and get their information from the news, mostly. And, once they find out I’m in real estate, they offer condolences and then start pumping me for information.  People do love real estate, and they do love a [...]

Safari Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona

by Dru Bloomfield on March 23, 2009

I spent Thursday afternoon with a new client, looking at resale condos around downtown Scottsdale.  All the while, he was talking about how much he loved the architecture of the new Safari Drive development, so I stopped by the sales offices later that afternoon, to get an update on sales prices and availability for him. [...]

Sunday Morning in Scottsdale

by Dru Bloomfield on March 22, 2009

photo credit: Dru Bloomfield – At Home in Scottsdale Here’s the view out my office this morning. Wish there was a way to bottle and share the fragrance of orange blossoms in the air. What a beautiful day! Heaven.

Want to Build a Better Neighborhood?

by Dru Bloomfield on March 21, 2009

photo credit: Wesley Fryer I’ve been a member of my homeowner’s association board for the past couple of years, and have re-discovered the time and energy it takes to ensure a neighborhood looks and runs its best, cost effectively.  With all the legal and financial challenges some neighborhoods are facing , Scottsdale has taken a pro-active approach [...]

Scottsdale Real Estate – Two Year Historical View

by Dru Bloomfield on March 14, 2009

Listing prices appear to be stabilizing. Time to sell is definitely still on the rise.  When you look at the percentage comparisons, there’s another story. Median listing prices are $25,000 from two years ago, which equates to about a 3% drop.  Then, you look at the median number of days a listing has been on the [...]

Scottsdale Real Estate – Out of Sync?

by Dru Bloomfield on March 9, 2009

photo credit: Dru Bloomfield – At Home in Scottsdale  I’ve been pretty quiet on the blog-front this past month and a half.  However, it’s been six weeks of massive action, and an introduction to the world of bank-owned (REO) properties, where the majority of home buying and selling appears to be occurring in the Phoenix metropolitan [...]

Scottsdale Rentals – Resort Living Available

by Dru Bloomfield on March 4, 2009

Scottsdale has a number of seasonal rentals still a few available for this season.  “Seasonal” is the term we use for turn-key, or resort rentals.  These properties (either single family homes, condos, townhouses, or patio homes) are fully outfitted with all furnishings, linens, and a full kitchen, ready to cook and entertain, relax and play.  Many of [...]