From the monthly archives:

June 2011

Single family home listing prices in Scottsdale are starting to inch up, and in some areas and prices ranges the changes are much more striking. Overall, the median list price per square foot has been stable since November 2010, and from this high-level viewpoint, it looks pretty consistent across all price ranges. Taking a more [...]

Scottsdale Weather: Amazing nine months of the year

by Dru Bloomfield on June 21, 2011

Data source: Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau Scottsdale has some amazing weather.  And, yes, I’m actually saying that on the first day of summer, while looking at a forecasted high of 111°F. I remind myself that winters are wonderful, and this past spring was absolutely incredible.  We are just now getting our first really hot [...]

Did you know Realtors have a Code of Ethics?

by Dru Bloomfield on June 21, 2011

As a member of the National Association of Realtors®, I’m required to take a Code of Ethics course every few years. I usually dread the class, as it’s a bullet by bullet review of  the Realtors’ Code of Ethics that was originally adopted in 1913.  Lots of words, no fluff. Updated on a regular basis, [...]

Yes, we have urban coyotes in Scottsdale

by Dru Bloomfield on June 19, 2011

For all Scottsdale’s glam and glitz, it’s still had a lot of Wild West to it. This morning, the coyotes were out acting like they owned the golf course. First, a family of five, and then a couple more. Hunting, relaxing, even napping on the wild open fairways of the Pine Course at McCormick Ranch [...]

Scottsdale Condos are becoming a hot commodity

by Dru Bloomfield on June 18, 2011

If you’d asked me in February what I thought of the Scottsdale condo market, I would have told you it was dead, and that the lack of FHA financing was really hurting sales. It’s totally amazing how quickly times have changed. Condos are selling like crazy. Inventory is dropping, and list prices are definitely creeping [...]

A Hidden Treasure: Scottsdale’s Xeriscape Garden

by Dru Bloomfield on June 16, 2011

I love this little (5 acre!) xeriscape garden in central Scottsdale. I discovered it last year and make a point to stop in every once in a while.  Like this morning. Grabbed a few photos as I was riding through. The garden is tucked in east of the Dog Park on the southwest corner of [...]

See what $1 Million Buys you in Scottsdale

by Dru Bloomfield on June 15, 2011

Curious about the million dollar real estate market in Scottsdale? My new Facebook page for  “At Home in Scottsdale” makes it really easy to check in on lofts and single family homes all over the city. Wander on over, click “Like”, and you’ll have instant access to the currently active lists of homes for sale [...]