From the monthly archives:

December 2009

The Start of Another Beautiful Day in Paradise

by Dru Bloomfield on December 9, 2009

What a beautiful way to start the day! View Full Album Location: McCormick Ranch Golf Course, Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale Real Estate: Some Core Statistics

by Dru Bloomfield on December 7, 2009

It’s been awhile since I checked out the Cromford Report stats for Scottsdale real estate.   I think we are looking for some sign of sustainable, positive change, but for the most part, I think many would agree that holding steady is a welcomed change! Depending on whether you look at short-term or long-term numbers, there [...]

Scottsdale Traffic Alert: Fiesta Bowl Half Marathon and 5K

by Dru Bloomfield on December 5, 2009

  The Fiesta Bowl Half Marathon and 5K is coming to town this weekend.  The race draws in some very competitive runners, plus a lot of folks training for the PF Chang Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon. Last year’s race was overcast and very chilly, and it looks like we have the same forecast for this [...]

Relief? Government Announces Short Sale Guidelines This Week

by Dru Bloomfield on December 4, 2009

This National Association of Realtors article showed up in my news this morning:   Government Announces Short Sales Guidelines. In short, new the Treasury Department has announced new and improved guidelines to encourage the use of short sales, where the seller owes more than the outstanding mortgage(s). These guidelines address most, if not all the issues, [...]