From the monthly archives:

February 2012

Normal home sales dominate Scottsdale real estate market

by Dru Bloomfield on February 27, 2012

The number of homes for sale in Scottsdale has remained much more stable than other parts of the valley.  Due in part the the typical sales price of a Scottsdale single home, which is higher than all other cities in Phoenix Metro. What I think is most interesting to note in this chart is that [...]

If you think Phoenix Metro home prices are still falling…

by Dru Bloomfield on February 20, 2012

I love the succinctness of Michael Orr, founder of the Cromford Report. From his Daily Observations (available only subscription): February 18 – If you find yourself talking to someone who thinks prices are still falling, please feel free to hand them this chart. According to my calculator, a median price increase from $108,000 to $120,000 [...]

Scottsdale Real Estate: Million Dollar Homes for Sale

by Dru Bloomfield on February 18, 2012

Scottsdale has more than its fair share of beautiful homes. If you’d like to take a quick look at what a million dollars will buy you in Scottsdale real estate, I invite you to my Facebook page for At Home in Scottsdale. If you haven’t “Liked” my Facebook page before, you’ll have that option.  Once [...]

Realtors High on Phoenix Metro Real Estate

by Dru Bloomfield on February 17, 2012

The Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) publishes a monthly view tracking REALTOR® confidence of Phoenix Metro real estate market confidence, as compared to the past and to future expectations. The results of this survey are the result of “the firsthand, up close observations of REALTORS® who operate at the front line of real estate in the [...]

The Heron Have Landed in Scottsdale

by Dru Bloomfield on February 16, 2012

We have gorgeous weather in Scottsdale, and the white heron obviously agree.  Yesterday morning was a bit cooler than usual, about 41° F, and the McCormick Ranch Golf Course lakes were steaming.  I wondered down with my camera, and as I came over the crest of the hill, it was really clear that the heron [...]

We Call It Arizona

by Dru Bloomfield on February 14, 2012

Today, the state of Arizona is 100 years old, and I’d like to share a fun little tune about Arizona I recorded yesterday at a class I took on Arizona history.   Ken Bennett, Arizona’s Secretary of State, took the stage at the beginning of class and shared his thoughts! Enjoy!

Happy 100th, Arizona!

by Dru Bloomfield on February 13, 2012

Arizona turns 100 years old tomorrow, February 14th. Today, I took a class on 100 years of Arizona history.  Learned a lot of interesting facts about the state I call home. And heard this song, called "I Love You, Arizona" by Rex Allen Jr., for the first time. Beautiful song. Beautiful state.