Gary and Claudia Scott - Scottsdale, AZ Real Estate

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If you know the area and/or the specifics of what you are searching for, you can search by the traditional price range, # bedrooms, dwelling type etc. You also search by location / city. If you know more specific information, you can search by individual subdivision, MLS number or address by entering it to find the listing detail.

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At this point, you have additional options available to further streamline your specific search - single story, number of bedrooms, pool etc.

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current Phoenix / Scottsdale Real Estate Market!

What is happening in the real estate market? Many of the properties being sold in the greater Phoenix metro area are vacant. Approximately 17,000 homes currently listed for sale on the local Multiple Listing System (MLS) are vacant. This is more than half or about 55% of the total properties listed in the MLS. Interestingly enough the vacant homes are selling quickly as approximately 82% of the closed sales have been vacant. This means that the “seller” is probably not buying. In many cases the “seller” is the bank who is trying to clear property off their books. Banks do not like to ‘own’ property. So, where did all the sellers go???? Are there sellers that are turning in to real buyers?

Unfortunately there are the high number of home owners losing their property to short sale or foreclosure. The resulting decrease in there credit score combined with the more stringent requirements to obtain a real estate loan in today's market, has greatly reduced the previous homeowners ability to purchase another home.

We are witnessing the classic supply and demand. They say you never know where bottom is until you are past it. For the past 3 years volume was high and prices came down. But, the market appears to be on the rebound. The number of sales is up 50% from 2008 and 66% from 2007. The volume of properties available has dropped from a high of approximately 56,000 to 31,700 today. Prices seem to be stabilizing for the past few months. The average home price is currently around $171,000 up from a low of $159,000. The reporting companies are stating that the market hit bottom (lowest price) in the late March /early April of 2009. The majority of buyers in today’s market place are first time home buyers or investors with cash. So if you are qualified or have cash, it is a great time to pick up a ‘good deal’.

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The community of Arroyo Grande at Anthem Parkside is located in the foothills of northwest Phoenix metro area. This community is the last phase of Del Webb’s national, award-winning master-planned community of Anthem. This Pulte/Del Webb new build community which offers breathtaking views in a family oriented neighborhood is just minutes from beautiful Lake Pleasant and all of the activities of nearby Phoenix. A true retreat from the hustle and bustle of the large metro area. The homes are well constructed on large lots, many with view fencing. Homeowners in this community have access to all of the activities and amenities of the Community Center at Parkside. These amenities include a state of the art fitness center, indoor and outdoor basketball, Big Splash Water Park, swimming pools, sports fields and more!

Arroyo Grande is only about 9 miles from Lake Pleasant which is nestled in the Bradshaw Mountains about 30 miles north of Phoenix. This popular lake has 10,000 acres of water surface and over 50 miles of shoreline! The lake is primarily fed by the Aqua Fria River which carries rain and snow melt-off from the northern parts of Arizona including the Bradshaw Mountains. This lake was originally formed in the mid 1920’s when Waddel Dam was constructed. A new dam was built in 1992 which tripled the size of the lake.

On a warm summer day of 110 degrees the cool water can be quite refreshing! There are opportunities for a variety of water sports such as boating, jet skiing, water skiing, sailing, fishing and exploring the vast shoreline. There is also hiking, camping, picnicking and horse back riding. Something for everyone close to the metro area!

My buyers opted for a spec home in Arroyo Grande. Once we chose the spec home and executed a purchase contract, we investigated the Arroyo Grande community, the Anthem Community Center and were off to explore the surrounding area and the lake. They were very pleased to find such a beautiful home in an excellent community!

Check out the view from their back yard - surrouding this community is miles of open state land.

Due to a variety of reasons, many of today’s homeowners are facing some serious hurdles in the current market place. Is your house worth less than you owe? Whether you purchased your home in the height of the boom and now your creative loan is about to escalate to a new monthly mortgage payment you cannot afford or if your job/business is suffering the effects of the recession, you can be pro-active about the future of your home ownership.

One option allows for loan restructuring/modification. This is an opportunity to obtain new loan terms for your existing mortgage. You principal balance is not reduced but new terms are negotiated presumably to decrease your current monthly mortgage payments. Be careful who you deal with as this industry remains largely unregulated. Unfortunately, many times this simply delays the eventual loss of the home.

Another option is the short sale. A short sale typically is executed to prevent a home foreclosure. In a short sale the bank agree to forgive a portion of the owners principal balance due. The home is sold at the current market value which is usually significantly less than the mortgage and the owner is basically forgiven the debt.

The last option is to simply walk away and let the bank foreclose/take the property back.

All of these options lead to consequences for the homeowner.

Be Pro-Active. If you see potential problems in the future, don’t wait until you receive that threatening letter from the bank. Begin researching your options early in the process. Ideally even before you even miss any mortgage payments. Avoid the run around from the bank. Consider qualified legal representation for advice regarding lender negotiations and debt settlements. Understand your risks and rights. Legal council can analyze your situation and offer a variety of possible solutions and strategies designed to reduce the negative impact on your credit and to ensure that your legal rights are protected.

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School is out, kids are home and the warm weather has officially arrived. Time for Summer in the Sonoran Desert! For those of us to live here year round lovingly referred to as "Desert Rats", this is just another opportunity to enjoy our heat.

For those hearty soles who love golf,set those tee times are set earlier in the morning or in the late afternoon. What an awsome opportunities to play on those very expensive courses at quite reasonable prices! Do you think these exclusive may help improve your game?

The Scottsdale Parks and Recreation division opens registration today (June 1) to enroll in a variety of classes. If you want to learn a new hobby, how about ceramics, jewelry making, painting, sewing or dance? For those who prefer more strenuous activities, there are aerobic classes, swim classes , tennis lessors & leagues or hiking adventures. How about learning CPR or cartoon drawing? There is something for everyone-they offer a wide variety of activities for pre-schooles to teens to seniors! Check it out and consider signing up for the various opportunities available through the Scottsdale park and recreation division.

There are a assortment of summer camps for kids! The Scottsdale Music Camp, the Boys Girls Clubs of Scottsdale Summer Camp, Hubbard Summer Sports Camp, the Scottsdale Unified School District offers summer academic/enrichment camps or how about the Young Chefs Academy?

The free concert series hosted by McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is available to the public Sunday evenings from 7:30 - 9:00 pm through July 5th. Get your blanket or chair and listen to local bands under the stars. The train and Carousel will be operating for kids and parents alike. The Botanical Gardens is presenting its annual Jazz in the Garden 2009 Concert Series. Kierland Commons offers a Summer Concert Series. This event for the entire family is held every Saturday evening from June 6 - July 25 from 7 - 10pm (excluding Saturday, July 4th).

Thinking about how to get out of the heat for some cool entertainment? There are many neighborhood movie theaters offering great kid summer movie series. Tickets only cost minimal and they show some fun kids movies like Shrek, Curious George, and Shrek2...

If you have some time off and don't want to go far, many of the local upscale resorts are offering ubelievable deals to stay for a few nights. You can be pampered while the kids take advantage of the fun pools and activities.

Of course, there is always the Phoenix Zoo, various museums,summer arts and craft fairs, Rawhide and the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball.

So, enjoy the sunshine and take advantage of some fun summer activities.

If you are considering a move the the Valley of the Sun - please use this map search to find homes currently listed for sale in Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix metro area

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