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.
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McCormick Ranch
It’s still hot in Scottsdale. Yet, buyer interest is up. My email box is filling up, my phone is ringing, and I’m seeing more open house signs out on the weekend. In a few more weeks, and we will be heading straight into the fall home selling season, typically the second busiest time of the year, and I can only imagine that buyer interest will continue to increase.
I posted a quick look at the Scottsdale zip code 85258 earlier this week on my McCormick Ranch blog. In this part of Scottsdale, we are still in a buyer’s market, but there are fewer homes for sale, and homes are selling faster. All good news, so stay tuned.
Here’s a pleasant surprise in my weekly report from Altos Research for Scottsdale, Arizona 85258. McCormick Ranch and Gainey Ranch are two of the major communities in this zip code.
- Median home list prices are rising.
- The number of houses on the market is decreasing.
- The time to sell is also decreasing.
Still a buyer’s market, but for how long, as we head into the prime time season of great weather and winter visitors.
Click on the chart to get the Executive Summary. Call or email me if you’d like the compete report.
I’ve only been able to find one 4th of July fireworks display in Scottsdale and it’s in the heart of our favorite zip code 85258, home to the McCormick and Gainey Ranch communities.
- Scottsdale Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch – 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road
I called and talked to the front desk and they confirmed they will have a fireworks show. For a front row seat, you will need to be a guest of the hotel or have a reservation at one of their restaurants. From experience, I know that this show is visible from the surrounding neighborhoods.
If you want to get an encore, here’s a great way to wrap up the three day weekend with live music and more fireworks:
- The McCormick-Ranch Train Park will have fireworks on Sunday night (July 6th), presumably right after the weekly free concert ends. This week’s band is CC Rider Express, a retro 80’s band.
Willing to drive a little (or a lot) to see some fireworks? Artur and Joanna have compiled an extensive list of fireworks displays around Phoenix.
As you watch the fireworks, you may be reminded of what we are celebrating today as our founding fathers crafted the Declaration of Independence. We have a lot to be thankful for. Brave men.
The long awaited McCormick Ranch entrance update is looking better by the day. This past week the horse sculptures were installed.
Click on the photo to see a larger version. Three sculptures have been installed. One sculpture at the left most part of the photo just above the water line, and then two more over the water features.
Again, you can click on the photo to get a close up view.
The sculptures are even more beautiful close up.
Keep an eye on the progress. It looks like the entrance will be done soon, and I’m looking forward to seeing what it looks with all the plantings completed. This is one project that’s been well worth the wait!
Free summer concerts resume this Sunday evening, May 11th, at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, on the southeast corner of Indian Bend and Scottsdale Roads. Concerts run every Sunday, through mid-July, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. You’ll want to bring a blanket or chair.
The Line-up:
May 11: Raun Alosi and 60 North (A mix of soul, R&B, classic rock and pop)
May 18: Groove Merchants (Big City sound with hot horn section)
May 25: Mogollon (High energy country)
June 1: The Hamptons (Early Rock n’ Roll to today’s hits)
June 8: Rock Lobster (Retro 80’s)
June 15: Furious George (Current rock tunes with classics)
June 22: North (Mix of Classic rock and contemporary hits)
June 29: Affinity (Party/Swing/Variety)
July 6: CC Rider Express (Retro 80’s)
July 13: Aaron Nelson Project (Variety Pop Rock)
