Generosity, Giving, Charities and Buying or Selling Real Estate:

As an agent, we strive to work to our full diligence to not only support ourselves and families, but it’s the time and the spirit to give those who deserve best. I have supported many charities over the years in volunteering, giving items they need, or make a small donation.  I feel there is more work to be done for charities we support. That said, I want to make a generous offer for future clients.

Sellers in Scottsdale Real Estate:  

As your listing agent in the municipality of Scottsdale, if you list real estate with me in Scottsdale, and you mention “AZValleyHomes4U Charities” as of today’s date through January 15, 2012, and anytime we close, I will donate 5% of my commission to the charity of your choice. (Rentals excluded)

Buyers in Scottsdale Real Estate:

As your buyer’s agent in the municipality of Scottsdale, if you buy real estate from me and the seller agrees to the contract as of today’s date through January 15, 2012 in Scottsdale, and you mention “AZValleyHomes4U Charities”, I will donate 5% of my commission to the charity of your choice. (Rentals excluded)

Scottsdale Proud:

As a resident in the City of Scottsdale, I am proud to call Scottsdale home. I want to support the foundations here in Scottsdale as we work together to assist those in need. For you and me, we become one to work together to serve this community and the foundations we deeply support.

If you ever consider making Scottsdale your home, here are some real estate you may consider:

1. $310,000 : 10315 E Acoma Drive, Scottsdale
   
   4 beds, 2.50 baths

   Home size: 2,797 sq ft

   Lot size: 6,050 sq ft

   
2. $525,000 : 11004 N Miller Road, Scottsdale
   
   5 beds, 2.75 baths

   Home size: 2,965 sq ft

   Lot size: 1.11 ac

   
3. $850,000 : 14208 E Windstone Trail, Scottsdale
   
   3 beds, 3.00 baths

   Home size: 3,957 sq ft

   Lot size: 3.78 ac

   
4. $525,000 : 27828 N 143rd Street, Scottsdale
   
   4 beds, 4.50 baths

   Home size: 6,400 sq ft

   Lot size: 1.25 ac

   
5. $899,000 : 10373 E Filaree Lane, Scottsdale
   
   4 beds, 4.00 baths

   Home size: 3,907 sq ft

   Lot size: 24,435 sq ft

   
6. $997,500 : 11248 N 74th Street, Scottsdale
   
   5 beds, 5.00 baths

   Home size: 5,229 sq ft

   Lot size: 34,792 sq ft

   
7. $995,000 : 10040 E Happy Valley Road, Unit 269, Scottsdale
   
   4 beds, 4.50 baths

   Home size: 4,680 sq ft

   Lot size: 18,357 sq ft

   
8. $895,000 : 11499 E Morning Vista Road, Scottsdale
   
   3 beds, 2.00 baths

   Home size: 3,132 sq ft

   Lot size: 4.98 ac

   
9. $325,000 : 34317 N 138th Street, Scottsdale
   
   5 beds, 5.00 baths

   Home size: 4,345 sq ft

   Lot size: 1.00 ac

   
10. $950,000 : 11840 N Blackheath Road, Scottsdale
    
    4 beds, 3.00 baths

    Home size: 4,755 sq ft

    Lot size: 1.60 ac

    

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

The college football bowl season is here. The citizens here in Phoenix Valley Metro Area  are proud to host two college football bowl games this year in Tempe and Glendale. We welcome these four schools, their fans, alumni and friends of these respective universities which are The University of Iowa, Oklahoma University, Stanford University, and Oklahoma State University. All schools have alumni groups here in “the valley” and sure there will be festivities planned. I will provide you some important links to get you connected with area alumni organizations during your stay. Welcome to “The Valley of the Sun”!

Insight Bowl:

Oklahoma Sooners v. Iowa Hawkeyes

December 30, 2011 – 8:00 PM / Arizona time

Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe

Phoenix Area Alumni Club Links:

Oklahoma University & University of Iowa

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl:

Stanford Cardinal v. Oklahoma State Cowboys

January 2, 2012 – 6:30 / Arizona time

University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale

Phoenix Area Alumni Club Links:

Stanford University & Oklahoma State University

Welcome!

The majority of the night-life festivities will be in Oldtown Scottsdale. While you are on a visit, if you have considered looking at other places like Florida, California, or the Carolinas as your second home, then you may want to consider looking at the Phoenix Valley Metro area. I have posted some real estate in Scottsdale below. They will give you a perspective what real estate is like in this market, in contrast from other markets. I will be glad to assist you in your search for real estate and wish you the best of luck in the bowl games of your school. May the best win.

Scottsdale Real Estate – Detached Homes:

Showing properties 1 – 10 of 500+. See more city of Scottsdale real estate.
(all data current as of 12/16/2011)

1. $1,200,000 : 10175 E Duane Lane, Scottsdale
   
   5 beds, 5.50 baths

   Home size: 5,347 sq ft

   Lot size: 39,560 sq ft

   
2. $525,000 : 11004 N Miller Road, Scottsdale
   
   5 beds, 2.75 baths

   Home size: 2,965 sq ft

   Lot size: 1.11 ac

   
3. $1,999,000 : 10612 E Winter Sun Drive, Scottsdale
   
   5 beds, 6.00 baths

   Home size: 9,500 sq ft

   Lot size: 1.01 ac

   
4. $1,195,000 : 9620 E Rising Sun Drive, Scottsdale
   
   4 beds, 4.50 baths

   Home size: 5,113 sq ft

   Lot size: 1.46 ac

   
5. $850,000 : 14208 E Windstone Trail, Scottsdale
   
   3 beds, 3.00 baths

   Home size: 3,957 sq ft

   Lot size: 3.78 ac

   
6. $1,850,000 : 9701 E Happy Valley Road, Unit 23, Scottsdale
   
   5 beds, 4.50 baths

   Home size: 5,227 sq ft

   Lot size: 4.37 ac

   
7. $525,000 : 27828 N 143rd Street, Scottsdale
   
   4 beds, 4.50 baths

   Home size: 6,400 sq ft

   Lot size: 1.25 ac

   
8. $899,000 : 10373 E Filaree Lane, Scottsdale
   
   4 beds, 4.00 baths

   Home size: 3,907 sq ft

   Lot size: 24,435 sq ft

   
9. $995,000 : 10040 E Happy Valley Road, Unit 269, Scottsdale
   
   4 beds, 4.50 baths

   Home size: 4,680 sq ft

   Lot size: 18,357 sq ft

   
10. $895,000 : 11499 E Morning Vista Road, Scottsdale
    
    3 beds, 2.00 baths

    Home size: 3,132 sq ft

    Lot size: 4.98 ac

    

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Scottsdale Real Estate – Condominiums:

Showing properties 1 – 10 of 500+. See more city of Scottsdale real estate.
(all data current as of 12/16/2011)

1. $138,000 : 20100 N 78th Place, Unit 1199, Scottsdale
   
   2 beds, 2.00 baths

   Home size: 1,116 sq ft

   Lot size: 1,173 sq ft

   
2. $695,000 : 7181 E Camelback Road, Unit 4071, Scottsdale
   
   2 beds, 2.00 baths

   Home size: 1,554 sq ft

   
3. $35,900 : 8211 E Garfield Street, Unit J217, Scottsdale
   
   1 bed, 1.00 baths

   Home size: 60,317 sq ft

   
4. $235,000 : 15221 N Clubgate Drive, Unit 1103, Scottsdale
   
   2 beds, 2.00 baths

   Home size: 1,401 sq ft

   
5. $995,000 : 7181 E Camelback Road, Unit 1102, Scottsdale
   
   2 beds, 2.50 baths

   Home size: 2,041 sq ft

   
6. $139,500 : 9450 N 95th Street, Unit 201, Scottsdale
   
   2 beds, 2.00 baths

   Home size: 1,164 sq ft

   Lot size: 126 sq ft

   
7. $2,499,000 : 7175 E Camelback Road, Unit PH07, Scottsdale
   
   3 beds, 3.50 baths

   Home size: 3,940 sq ft

   Lot size: 3,940 sq ft

   
8. $48,900 : 1274 N 84th Place, Scottsdale
   
   2 beds, 1.50 baths

   Home size: 950 sq ft

   Lot size: 42 sq ft

   
9. $499,000 : 9232 E Whitethorn Circle, Unit 616, Scottsdale
   
   2 beds, 2.00 baths

   Home size: 1,631 sq ft

   Lot size: 4,866 sq ft

   
10. $45,000 : 4800 N 68th Street, Unit 202, Scottsdale
    
    1 bed, 1.00 baths

    Home size: 851 sq ft

    Lot size: 886 sq ft

    

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

As we live in this wonderful destination resort community we live in whether if it’s 

Yes, you are away from the snow, but not totally. On occasion, snow may fall once or twice a year in “the valley”, and you can actually see snow in the distance. Where? Snow exists and will only stick in higher elevations.  You will never face any type of slippery hazard on roadways here in the Phoenix Valley Metro area.  The winters in the valley can fall in the 30’s and 40’s overnight in some evenings. Otherwise, you will experience the comfortable temperatures in the high 50’s to the mid 70’s, and the sun is still out most of the time! Not a bad feeling at all, is it? Sometimes, our temperatures may reach 80 degrees, a perfect time to get into the pool in as early as February.

Where does snow really exist in Arizona? The higher elevations are the areas where snow exists. You can travel to up to Flagstaff, or Show Low for the wintry elements. What’s great about the climate in Arizona? Here in the “valley of the sun”, it feels like the middle of a Midwestern fall or spring, but in those high country areas, you will experience wintery conditions.

If you are in the mountains and there is snow, you know what that means? Arizona does have destinations for you to go skiing and snowboarding! Yes, no kidding. There 5 resorts for you to go here in the Grand Canyon State this winter!

Arizona Snowbowl:

Arizona Snowbowl is Arizona’s most popular ski resort. It’s located on the San Francisco Peaks in the Conconino National Forest near Flagstaff. The resort is near the highest peaks in the state! The resort has 32 trails with a vertical drop of 2,300 feet. It’s located approximately 2 ½ hours from Downtown Phoenix.

Sunrise Park Resort:

Sunrise Park Resort is a premiere family ski resort. It’s a great place for beginners, located in the White Mountains near Show Low. They have 65 trails that spread over three mountains with a vertical drop of 1,800 feet.  40% of the resort contains beginner friendly trails. It’s located nearly 4 ½ hours from Downtown Phoenix.

Elk Ridge:

Elk Ridge is a family oriented resort and is a popular destination for snowboarders.  The resort has snowboard and tubing recreation areas with a vertical drop of 600 feet. It’s located near Williams and is nearly 3 hours, heading north past Flagstaff from Downtown Phoenix.

Flagstaff Nordic Center:

For those who are not into downhill skiing, Flagstaff Nordic Center is the place for you.  They have 15 trails to choose from with over 25 miles of cross country skiing.

Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley:

Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley is another resort that has some downhill runs. Though, not as steep as the other resorts, its steepest vertical drop is 900 feet. This is a destination resort for the folks in Tuscon and is approximately 3 hours from Downtown Phoenix.

The Appeal Factor of  Arizona:

Many of the reasons the Phoenix, Scottsdale and Valley Metro Areas are so appealing for those looking to relocate is of course, the sunny weather, and the mild winter temperatures, but it’s great for those who love the winter recreation nearby! You do not have to deal with living in the harsh winter elements and enjoy the scenic views of mountains here! If you are looking to buy real estate of your dreams in nearby mountain areas in Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, and Paradise Valley, here are a few homes currently on the market you may consider buying.  Best of all, I have the keys to every home!

Desert Mountain – Scottsdale Real Estate:

Showing properties 1 – 5 of 77. See more Desert Mountain community real estate.
(all data current as of 12/12/2011)

1. $585,000 : 10592 E Horizon Drive, Unit 11, Scottsdale
   
   3 beds, 3.50 baths

   Home size: 2,544 sq ft

   Lot size: 7,648 sq ft

   

2. $899,000 : 10373 E Filaree Lane, Scottsdale
   
   4 beds, 4.00 baths

   Home size: 3,907 sq ft

   Lot size: 24,435 sq ft

   

3. $899,000 : 38255 N 95th Way, Scottsdale
   
   3 beds, 3.50 baths

   Home size: 3,813 sq ft

   Lot size: 38,557 sq ft

   

4. $3,495,000 : 42397 N 100th Way, Scottsdale
   
   5 beds, 6.50 baths

   Home size: 8,150 sq ft

   Lot size: 1.06 ac

   

5. $2,700,000 : 11152 E Distant Hills Drive, Scottsdale
   
   5 beds, 6.50 baths

   Home size: 6,642 sq ft

   Lot size: 1.05 ac

   

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

McDowell Mountain – Scottsdale Real Estate:

Showing properties 1 – 5 of 25. See more Mcdowell Mountain Ranch community real estate.
(all data current as of 12/12/2011)

1. $395,000 : 10735 E Caribbean Lane, Scottsdale
   
   3 beds, 2.50 baths

   Home size: 2,623 sq ft

   Lot size: 7,835 sq ft

   

2. $2,345,000 : 16229 N 115th Place, Scottsdale
   
   4 beds, 4.50 baths

   Home size: 6,149 sq ft

   Lot size: 2.33 ac

   

3. $490,000 : 16581 N 108th Street, Scottsdale
   
   4 beds, 3.50 baths

   Home size: 3,404 sq ft

   Lot size: 9,382 sq ft

   

4. $699,900 : 10730 E Ludlow Drive, Scottsdale
   
   4 beds, 4.00 baths

   Home size: 3,658 sq ft

   Lot size: 1.14 ac

   

5. $262,000 : 15849 N 102nd Place, Scottsdale
   
   3 beds, 2.00 baths

   Home size: 1,347 sq ft

   Lot size: 5,069 sq ft

   

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Silverleaf – Scottsdale Real Estate:

Showing properties 1 – 3 of 5. See more Silverleaf At Dc Ranch community real estate.
(all data current as of 12/12/2011)

1. $13,500,000 : 19550 N 107 Street, Scottsdale
   
   8 beds, 10.00 baths

   Home size: 13,865 sq ft

   Lot size: 2.75 ac

   

2. $1,250,000 : 19512 N 101st Street, Scottsdale
   
   5 beds, 5.50 baths

   Home size: 4,533 sq ft

   Lot size: 12,706 sq ft

   

3. $3,999,000 : 10974 E Mountain Spring Road, Scottsdale
   
   5 beds, 8.00 baths

   Home size: 9,384 sq ft

   Lot size: 1.79 ac

   

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Eagle Mountain – Fountain Hills Real Estate:

Showing properties 1 – 3 of 10. See more Eagle Mountain community real estate.
(all data current as of 12/12/2011)

1. $2,000,000 : 9711 N Jagged Circle, Fountain Hills
   
   5 beds, 6.00 baths

   Home size: 7,320 sq ft

   Lot size: 1.48 ac

   

2. $479,900 : 9227 N Crown Ridge Road, Fountain Hills
   
   4 beds, 2.50 baths

   Home size: 2,680 sq ft

   Lot size: 7,122 sq ft

   

3. $564,900 : 14808 E Miramonte Way, Fountain Hills
   
   3 beds, 3.50 baths

   Home size: 2,900 sq ft

   Lot size: 12,500 sq ft

   

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Paradise Valley Real Estate:

Showing properties 1 – 5 of 301. See more city of Paradise Valley real estate.
(all data current as of 12/12/2011)

1. $6,900,000 : 5959 E Hummingbird Lane, Paradise Valley
   
   5 beds, 7.00 baths

   Home size: 16,400 sq ft

   Lot size: 2.59 ac

   

2. $1,798,000 : 5506 E Morrison Lane, Paradise Valley
   
   6 beds, 5.00 baths

   Home size: 7,850 sq ft

   Lot size: 1.01 ac

   

3. $850,000 : 5005 E Butler Drive, Paradise Valley
   
   4 beds, 3.00 baths

   Home size: 2,822 sq ft

   Lot size: 1.36 ac

   

4. $600,000 : 6206 N Mockingbird Lane, Paradise Valley
   
   4 beds, 3.00 baths

   Home size: 2,983 sq ft

   Lot size: 43,560 sq ft

   

5. $9,995,000 : 5630 N Cameldale Way, Paradise Valley
   
   7 beds, 11.00 baths

   Home size: 20,000 sq ft

   Lot size: 3.87 ac

   

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer

Instructor  Thomas /Law , PLC- Kevin Hardin

Are you about to lose your home?  Need answers with no where to turn?  Not sure what your options are…………if that is the case this class is for you!  Please join us on Tuesday October 18th at 6:30 pm at Landscape Mart located at 8028 West Thunderbird Road in Peoria, Arizona.

Many of our real estate clients are going through…read more

If you are a buyer looking for a deal on a home, these are some of the best priced homes on the market…. BUT there is a catch: Only 5% of Short Sales ever sell. Why? you ask, because they have more moving parts than any other deal out there. In other words,  ”You better have a buyer agent in your corner” that is skilled at navigating the tricky and often times lengthy process of getting offers to stick and getting these home through escrow.

For a list of Short Sale Active Listings and Recent closings

(Look Below this Post)

For more information on the Scottsdale market or Short Sales

I can be reached at brian@scottsdaleparadise.com or 480-650-7712

CMA: Comparable Properties

		4358010		4554698		4564419
		9250 N 96TH PL Scottsdale AZ		8437 E LEWIS AVE Scottsdale AZ		4602 N 74TH PL Scottsdale AZ
List Price		$515,000		$152,000		$187,500
Original List Price		$570,000		$190,000		$185,000
Sold Price
Status		Active		Active		Active
Status Date		09/28/2011		06/27/2011		09/29/2011
Agent Days on Market		564		199		35
Cumulative Days on Market		564		199		35
# Bedrooms		4		2		3
# Bathrooms		2.50		2.00		2.00
Approx SQFT		3,800		1,361		1,661
Apx Lot Size Range		12,501 – 15,000		1 – 7,500		1 – 7,500
Year Built		1984		1960		1967
Source Apx Lot SqFt		County Assessor		County Assessor		County Assessor
Price		$515,000		$152,000		$187,500

CMA: Comparable Properties

		4603459		4605012		4616942
		12639 N 136TH ST Scottsdale AZ		13435 N 92nd PL Scottsdale AZ		8226 E MITCHELL DR Scottsdale AZ
List Price		$1,200,000		$165,000		$205,000
Original List Price		$1,200,000		$119,900		$225,000
Sold Price
Status		Active		Active		Active
Status Date		06/24/2011		09/17/2011		09/27/2011
Agent Days on Market		105		19		14
Cumulative Days on Market		105		19		13
# Bedrooms		6		2		3
# Bathrooms		6.50		2.00		1.75
Approx SQFT		6,150		1,240		1,786
Apx Lot Size Range		18,001 – 24,000		1 – 7,500		1 – 7,500
Year Built		2000		1987		1958
Source Apx Lot SqFt		County Assessor		County Assessor		County Assessor
Price		$1,200,000		$165,000		$205,000

CMA: Comparable Properties

		4619272		4624890		4626074
		10198 E SAN SALVADOR DR Scottsdale AZ		3047 N 85TH ST Scottsdale AZ		9070 E LUDLOW DR Scottsdale AZ
List Price		$309,000		$180,000		$289,900
Original List Price		$349,000		$285,000		$265,000
Sold Price
Status		Active		Active		Active
Status Date		07/21/2011		08/02/2011		09/11/2011
Agent Days on Market		74		62		40
Cumulative Days on Market		74		62		39
# Bedrooms		4		4		4
# Bathrooms		2.00		2.00		2.00
Approx SQFT		2,358		2,161		2,068
Apx Lot Size Range		10,001 – 12,500		7,501 – 10,000		10,001 – 12,500
Year Built		1986		1961		1985
Source Apx Lot SqFt		County Assessor		County Assessor		Builder
Price		$309,000		$180,000		$289,900

CMA: Comparable Properties

		4299798		4386430		4431223
		12593 N 72ND PL Scottsdale AZ		3080 N 87TH WAY Scottsdale AZ		8520 E HIGHLAND AVE Scottsdale AZ
List Price		$1,095,000		$210,000		$159,900
Original List Price		$1,795,000		$235,000		$179,900
Sold Price		$1,059,158		$190,000		$162,000
Status		Sold		Sold		Sold
Status Date		07/08/2011		10/01/2011		07/30/2011
Agent Days on Market		584		338		238
Cumulative Days on Market		582		338		238
# Bedrooms		8		3		4
# Bathrooms		7.50		2.00		2.00
Approx SQFT		8,401		1,524		1,876
Apx Lot Size Range		35,001 – 43,559		1 – 7,500		1 – 7,500
Year Built		2005		1998		1960
Source Apx Lot SqFt		County Assessor		County Assessor		County Assessor
Price		$1,059,158		$190,000		$162,000

CMA: Comparable Properties

		4444177		4481471		4484802
		8819 E ALTADENA AVE Scottsdale AZ		2024 N 70TH ST Scottsdale AZ		17833 N 81ST WAY Scottsdale AZ
List Price		$185,000		$121,000		$260,000
Original List Price		$237,000		$155,000		$349,900
Sold Price		$182,000		$121,000		$260,000
Status		Sold		Sold		Sold
Status Date		06/01/2011		07/28/2011		08/26/2011
Agent Days on Market		287		201		302
Cumulative Days on Market		287		194		299
# Bedrooms		4		3		3
# Bathrooms		2.00		2.00		2.50
Approx SQFT		1,802		1,552		2,208
Apx Lot Size Range		7,501 – 10,000		1 – 7,500		1 – 7,500
Year Built		1979		1958		1995
Source Apx Lot SqFt		County Assessor		County Assessor		County Assessor
Price		$182,000		$121,000		$260,000

CMA: Comparable Properties

		4498093		4512226		4515797
		7036 E BOBWHITE WAY Scottsdale AZ		28905 N 65TH ST Cave Creek AZ		8849 E KALIL DR Scottsdale AZ
List Price		$430,000		$324,900		$169,900
Original List Price		$269,900		$324,900		$199,900
Sold Price		$436,000		$324,900		$163,000
Status		Sold		Sold		Sold
Status Date		09/26/2011		08/17/2011		08/04/2011
Agent Days on Market		307		65		95
Cumulative Days on Market		307		65		95
# Bedrooms		5		3		3
# Bathrooms		3.00		2.00		2.00
Approx SQFT		3,647		2,325		1,935
Apx Lot Size Range		18,001 – 24,000		1 – 1.9 Acres		7,501 – 10,000
Year Built		1996		2000		1978
Source Apx Lot SqFt		County Assessor		County Assessor		County Assessor
Price		$436,000		$324,900		$163,000

CMA: Comparable Properties

		4519451		4526069		4528493
		8470 E COOLIDGE ST Scottsdale AZ		13629 E SHAW BUTTE DR Scottsdale AZ		8049 E FAIRMOUNT AVE Scottsdale AZ
List Price		$219,900		$340,000		$165,000
Original List Price		$219,900		$395,000		$149,990
Sold Price		$230,000		$315,000		$165,000
Status		Sold		Sold		Sold
Status Date		06/13/2011		08/02/2011		07/02/2011
Agent Days on Market		53		159		24
Cumulative Days on Market		49		159		24
# Bedrooms		3		2		4
# Bathrooms		2.00		2.00		2.00
Approx SQFT		1,586		2,324		1,918
Apx Lot Size Range		7,501 – 10,000		1 – 7,500		1 – 7,500
Year Built		1988		1996		1957
Source Apx Lot SqFt		County Assessor		County Assessor		County Assessor
Price		$230,000		$315,000		$165,000

CMA: Comparable Properties

		4534010		4538702		4538924
		8438 E WINDSOR AVE Scottsdale AZ		8537 E SHERIDAN ST Scottsdale AZ		10188 E SAN SALVADOR DR Scottsdale AZ
List Price		$110,000		$150,000		$319,000
Original List Price		$130,000		$150,000		$345,000
Sold Price		$108,000		$144,000		$314,000
Status		Sold		Sold		Sold
Status Date		06/02/2011		07/01/2011		06/30/2011
Agent Days on Market		115		109		75
Cumulative Days on Market		115		107		68
# Bedrooms		3		3		3
# Bathrooms		1.75		2.00		2.00
Approx SQFT		1,423		1,543		2,046
Apx Lot Size Range		7,501 – 10,000		1 – 7,500		10,001 – 12,500
Year Built		1960		1960		1986
Source Apx Lot SqFt		County Assessor		County Assessor		County Assessor
Price		$108,000		$144,000		$314,000

CMA: Comparable Properties

		4541991		4543629		4555349
		13998 N 102ND ST Scottsdale AZ		8537 E Heatherbrae AVE Scottsdale AZ		8307 E MINNEZONA AVE Scottsdale AZ
List Price		$224,990		$147,000		$160,000
Original List Price		$299,000		$150,000		$195,000
Sold Price		$231,000		$147,000		$160,000
Status		Sold		Sold		Sold
Status Date		09/16/2011		06/03/2011		08/12/2011
Agent Days on Market		205		74		92
Cumulative Days on Market		203		74		92
# Bedrooms		3		4		3
# Bathrooms		2.00		2.00		1.00
Approx SQFT		1,879		1,444		1,741
Apx Lot Size Range		1 – 7,500		1 – 7,500		1 – 7,500
Year Built		1994		1965		1960
Source Apx Lot SqFt		County Assessor		County Assessor		County Assessor
Price		$231,000		$147,000		$160,000

CMA: Comparable Properties

		4555376		4555810		4556636
		9333 E LUPINE AVE Scottsdale AZ		7502 E MINNEZONA AVE Scottsdale AZ		4832 N 82ND ST Scottsdale AZ
List Price		$225,500		$180,000		$199,900
Original List Price		$259,900		$180,000		$225,000
Sold Price		$227,000		$180,000		$195,000
Status		Sold		Sold		Sold
Status Date		07/25/2011		06/28/2011		07/28/2011
Agent Days on Market		133		24		128
Cumulative Days on Market		121		22		127
# Bedrooms		3		3		3
# Bathrooms		2.00		1.75		2.00
Approx SQFT		2,068		1,331		2,234
Apx Lot Size Range		10,001 – 12,500		1 – 7,500		7,501 – 10,000
Year Built		1980		1957		1962
Source Apx Lot SqFt		County Assessor		County Assessor		County Assessor
Price		$227,000		$180,000		$195,000

CMA: Comparable Properties

		4558656		4562909		4563864
		4662 N 84TH PL Scottsdale AZ		8350 E INDIANOLA AVE Scottsdale AZ		8232 E PICCADILLY RD Scottsdale AZ
List Price		$210,900		$139,000		$129,000
Original List Price		$210,900		$149,900		$129,000
Sold Price		$215,000		$139,000		$132,000
Status		Sold		Sold		Sold
Status Date		06/01/2011		07/11/2011		07/26/2011
Agent Days on Market		17		79		106
Cumulative Days on Market		14		79		106
# Bedrooms		3		3		3
# Bathrooms		2.00		2.00		2.00
Approx SQFT		1,585		1,416		1,416
Apx Lot Size Range		1 – 7,500		1 – 7,500		1 – 7,500
Year Built		1987		1958		1959
Source Apx Lot SqFt		County Assessor		County Assessor		County Assessor
Price		$215,000		$139,000		$132,000

CMA: Comparable Properties

		4570205		4582597		4585550
		8511 E CAMBRIDGE AVE Scottsdale AZ		13617 E WETHERSFIELD RD Scottsdale AZ		14825 N 97TH PL Scottsdale AZ
List Price		$109,900		$472,500		$249,900
Original List Price		$129,900		$472,500		$249,900
Sold Price		$105,000		$472,500		$249,900
Status		Sold		Sold		Sold
Status Date		08/06/2011		09/14/2011		09/28/2011
Agent Days on Market		106		182		101
Cumulative Days on Market		139		178		101
# Bedrooms		3		3		3
# Bathrooms		2.00		3.00		2.00
Approx SQFT		1,676		3,521		1,677
Apx Lot Size Range		7,501 – 10,000		Not Available		1 – 7,500
Year Built		1961		1996		1993
Source Apx Lot SqFt		County Assessor		County Assessor		County Assessor
Price		$105,000		$472,500		$249,900

CMA: Comparable Properties

		4585860		4586524		4590102
		8608 E VERNON AVE Scottsdale AZ		8607 E WINDSOR AVE Scottsdale AZ		8208 E Meadowbrook AVE Scottsdale AZ
List Price		$109,900		$115,000		$160,000
Original List Price		$169,900		$120,000		$169,900
Sold Price		$116,500		$110,000		$153,000
Status		Sold		Sold		Sold
Status Date		09/22/2011		08/03/2011		08/18/2011
Agent Days on Market		125		81		86
Cumulative Days on Market		120		78		86
# Bedrooms		3		4		3
# Bathrooms		2.00		1.75		1.75
Approx SQFT		1,676		1,676		2,088
Apx Lot Size Range		1 – 7,500		1 – 7,500		7,501 – 10,000
Year Built		1960		1960		1960
Source Apx Lot SqFt		County Assessor		County Assessor		County Assessor
Price		$116,500		$110,000		$153,000

CMA: Comparable Properties

		4590271		4596385		4596567
		9395 E POINSETTIA DR Scottsdale AZ		8143 E CLARENDON AVE Scottsdale AZ		9642 E PINE VALLEY RD Scottsdale AZ
List Price		$169,000		$135,000		$260,000
Original List Price		$169,000		$165,000		$300,000
Sold Price		$172,500		$135,000		$235,000
Status		Sold		Sold		Sold
Status Date		08/20/2011		09/16/2011		10/01/2011
Agent Days on Market		57		108		70
Cumulative Days on Market		55		101		70
# Bedrooms		3		4		3
# Bathrooms		2.00		2.00		2.00
Approx SQFT		1,388		1,581		1,644
Apx Lot Size Range		1 – 7,500		1 – 7,500		1 – 7,500
Year Built		1982		1958		1993
Source Apx Lot SqFt		County Assessor		County Assessor		County Assessor
Price		$172,500		$135,000		$235,000

CMA: Comparable Properties

		4615569		4615831
		14712 N 97TH PL Scottsdale AZ		8419 E LEWIS AVE Scottsdale AZ
List Price		$239,900		$140,000
Original List Price		$239,900		$145,000
Sold Price		$220,000		$120,000
Status		Sold		Sold
Status Date		09/29/2011		09/28/2011
Agent Days on Market		75		104
Cumulative Days on Market		75		76
# Bedrooms		3		2
# Bathrooms		2.00		2.00
Approx SQFT		1,491		1,256
Apx Lot Size Range		1 – 7,500		1 – 7,500
Year Built		1994		1960
Source Apx Lot SqFt		County Assessor		County Assessor
Price		$220,000		$120,000

Sales volume was down 6% from August while average pricing is also down 2.5% (price per square foot down 3%).  If you look at sales from Septeber ’09, sales were down 13% and pendings down 22% from last year.  Although this sounds bad, month to month pendings have been increasing about 4% so it seems buyer activity is keeping somewhat dependable and this will positively keep inventory moving if it can be sustained.  The supply on the market increased 2.7% from August, primarily by properties <$200k.  With this price range being attractive for investors, both for flipping and buy&hold, we could see an increase in buying activity by this sector of our market and since inventory is increasing, prices should remain favorable for quite some time.  Foreclosure notices are holding steady, which would which lends to increasing inventory (and hence maintaining favorable buying prices).

For my full Market Trends Report, please go to www.BethAHickey.com for a request.  I will not contact you outside of this report unless requested.

All the way up and down Scottsdale road there are thousands of stores,  featured inside the many  shopping centers.  Kierland is one of the most beautiful outdoor malls in the vallley, with an excellent selection of stores including,  J.Crew, Victoria’s Secret, Anthropology (one of my favorites) Coldwater Creek, an enormous Border’s Books and many, many more great shops.  The restaurant selection is also abundant with 2 of Sam Foxs’ restaurants, The Greene House & North,  a Tommy Bahamas Restaurant,  Starbucks,  Cold Stone Creamery and a home town favorite , Zinc Bistro. The food is always delicious–must try the french fries, and a great wine selection–Zinc Bistro reminds me of being on the Titanic–it has that turn of the century feel, with very delicious and updated cuisine.

After a long day of shopping, you can visit any number of bars and restaurants, enjoy the cool air conditioning, rest your feet and spend some quality time while enjoying some good eats and drinks!

Across the street from Kierland, you will find a brand new, very fun and funky outdoor mall called the Scottsdale Quarter   http://www.scottsdalequarter.com/  I  really love this new mall because it is home to the international clothing retailer H&M, one of my favorites, and then West Elm and  William Sonoma Home–2 amazing home furnishing stores , one high end and one for the first time home buyer (West Elm is very similar to the Ikea look and feel  ) that are brought to us by the same corporation as the  Williams Sonoma stores. With plans for up to 10 chic, new restaurants.  The Oakville Grocery is already a huge hit, stay for lunch or just as easily grab a gourmet meal to go!

As your real estate professional for the Scottsdale/ Paradise Valley area…make sure you make an appointment with me, Wendy Cracchiolo, with eXp Realty, to preview some of the most beautiful homes that are flooding our market and the prices have never been so low.  Great selection and very motivated sellers!

Wendy Cracchiolo  602-672-2806     wendy.c@scottsdaleparadise.com   www.scottsdaleparadise.com       www.phoenixpowersearch.com

All the luxury hotels offer the best in spa services–have you and your partner ever enjoyed side by side massages in your hotel room?  Now that is a treat!  Men just need to get their first pedicure and they are hooked–ask the ladies–we know this secret!   Just pamper yourselves silly by day and go enjoy the incredible night life Scottsdale and all the other cities around have to offer!

Looking for a beautiful home to start your life together or to upgrade the home you already have, perhaps too small or need a pool?…contact your Scottsdale/Paradise Valley real estate professional–Wendy Cracchiolo–let me show you around the area.  Give me a call or send me a text and I can give you all the info you need to start loving Arizona too!

Wendy Cracchiolo eXp Realty–602-672-2806       wendy.c@scottsdale paradise.com   www.scottsdaleparadise.com   or   www.phoenixpowersearch.com

Lake Powell, The Grand Canyon and Sedona–just to show you a few of the most gorgeous scenic destinations Arizona has to offer.

Also, don’t forget–Scottsdale is only an hour flight to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Fe!  Not only is it the best destination in the Southwest- people are never disappointed when they call Scottsdale, Arizona home. 

Check in with me, Wendy Cracchiolo,  your local Scottsdale -Paradise Valley Real Estate Professional–and I will give you the complete tour–and why not check out the incredible deals on residentialreal estate–or even a second home for those gorgeous winter months that always feel like springtime–a getaway from super cold and blustery climates–you know who I am talking about!

And I haven’t even mentioned GOLF!  My favorite 4 letter word!  Golf is my passion ( well, next to my kids of course)  The variety of great golf courses in and around Scottsdale is mind boggling for the avid golfer–the hardest part about the game is figuring out which course to play on everyday!  And the bars and restaurants after 18 holes!  My favorite is City Hall–Maestro’s amazingly delicious steak house in old town Scottsdale–walking distance from all the sexy hotels–ie: The W, Valley Ho, Phoenician–so you can party it up  & dance the night away until 2 am on weekends and walk back to your hotel–no holding back in Scottsdale!

Don’t let this HOT city go unnoticed one more season!!  Call or write to me–  wendy.c@scottsdale paradise.com     www.scottsdaleparadise.com    602-672-2806