Heather Tawes Nelson ABR, CLHMS - Scottsdale, AZ

July was another strong month for Scottsdale AZ homes for sale, but some of the momentum we had been seeing since the beginning of the year tapered off. The number of active homes on the market continues to drop. Pending sales were excellent, but off 12.7% over June and home sales were still strong, but were off 8.6% from June.

July 2009 Findings
Active Homes for Sale: The number of homes for sale was down to 2,782, a 4.3% decrease over June. This is the second month in a row that this figure has been under 3,000. The twelve month average for this figure is 3,666.
Pending Home Sales: There were 501 pending home sales at the end of July. This is down from June's 574 pending sales. However, this figure is still well ahead of the 12 month average of 364.
Homes Sold: 392 homes sold in July in Scottsdale, taking us back under the 400 barrier we broke in June. Still, this is the second highest this figure has been since I started tracking this information in September of 2007. The 12 month average for this segment is 269.
Sales Price to List Price: July's sales price to list price ratio was 90.4%. That is more or less on par with where this figure has been over the last 12 months.

While July slipped a little bit as far as number of pending sales and actual home sales, Scottsdale still posted a very strong month. Plus, inventory levels continue to decrease, which is a positive sign. The lower priced homes are still driving the bulk of the activity. As an example, 446 of the 501 pending sales were for homes priced less than $999,999. And, 350 of the 392 sales fell into the same price category.

To see the original post, please visit Scottsdale Real Estate News & Lifestyle. For more detailed figures on the Scottsdale real estate market, please visit my Scottsdale Real Estate Market Reports page.

Disclaimer: Data and information was pulled from the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) as of 8/1/2009 and can change at any time. The analysis looks at single-family resale homes in Scottsdale AZ over the last 12 months. There may be new home inventory in these figures if the developer is using the MLS to market its homes.
Copyright © 2009 Heather Tawes Nelson

The Stables, located in Scottsdale, Arizona is a cutting-edge provider of fine automobile care, maintenance and storage. In essence, The Stables acts as a "car manager" for your fine automobiles.

In a spotless facility in the Scottsdale Airpark, you will find The Stables. In addition to the office, there is a 15,000 square foot state-of-the-art, secure area to house cars of all makes and models. While in The Stables care, your car will be meticulously maintained and any service appointments will be coordinated and taken care of in your absence. A la carte detail work can be performed on-site. And, if you need your car to be ready and waiting for you somewhere besides the main facility, The Stables is happy to make that happen for you.

If you are not interested in housing your automobile offsite and would rather keep your it at home, The Stables offers an "At Home Maintenance" program where they will travel to your home every two weeks to check on your automobile and coordinate any service that needs to be done, including detail work or transportation to the dealer for maintenance. They can handle any number of cars via this program.

The Stables charges on a monthly or annual basis for their services. There are no contracts, additional fees or membership requirements.

Other a la carte offerings from the Stables include Automobile Transportation Services, Detailing and Nitrogen Tire Service.

The Stables is an excellent and knowledgeable local service provider and strives to remove all of the worry regarding the care, maintenance and storage of your fine automobiles.

The Stables
7750 East Gelding Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Telephone: +1.480.699.3095
Email: info@thestablesaz.com
www.thestablesaz.com

Scottsdale AZ's Blu Burger Grille is truly a delicious burger experience... The second I bit into my first burger at the Blu Burger Grill, I knew I had found the best turkey burger I had ever tasted. With a few locations around the Valley and two in Scottsdale, Blu Burger is my pick for the best burgers in town.

The menu is perfect for picky eaters or for those who like to build their own creations. When you order, you pick your meat- selections include Kobe, Bison, Angus, Turkey, Salmon or Veggie - then you pick your bun type, toppings and sauces. The combinations are endless.

Between family members and friends, we have more or less tried all of the burgers and everyone has come away raving. To complement your burger, you can choose from fries, sweet potato fries, salad, coleslaw and, for a small additional charge, onion rings. While all of the choices for sides are delicious, the sweet potato fries are out of this world, with the skinny fries coming in a close second.

For those who prefer to keep it simple, Blu Burger has several specialty burgers to choose from in the "Lettuce Build Your Burger for You" section. On top of that, they have several salad and non-burger selections. They also have kids' menu which has perennial favorites such as mini burgers, chicken tenders and grilled cheese. For dessert, fresh gelato is the order of the day.

Blu Burger Grille is the perfect place for a casual lunch or dinner. Not only will you come away satisfied and full, the prices are nice as well.

Blu Burger Grille
The Summit at Scottsdale
32409 North Scottsdale Road, Suite #109
Scottsdale,, AZ
Tel: 480-575-8040

The Villages at Pinnacle Peak
10428 E Jomax Road, Suite #101
Scottsdale, AZ
480-585-0454

Also in Chandler and Peoria
http://bluburger.com/

Located on the corner of Hayden Road and Thompson Peak Parkway in the community of Grayhawk, Jasper's Peak Bistro in Scottsdale is a fabulous restaurant that is a "must try" for Scottsdale residents and other local residents.

A main component of the menu is authentic cuisine from Louisiana. You will see many items that feature Cajun spices as well as menu favorites such as jambalaya. One of the specialties here is shrimp - in any number of preparations. One of my favorites is the Shrimp Chopped Salad where the shrimp are flavorful with just a hint of spice.

For those of you who are not fans of Cajun and Creole flavors, there are many items on the menu that do not include the heat or spice. Food ranges from a variety of appetizers- the Crab Dip and Crab Deviled Eggs are two standouts - to salads, pastas, Louisiana specialties, fish, poultry and steak.

Jasper's Peak's menu is changing and updating all of the time. In fact, they just launched a new Chef's Menu with offerings like Shrimp Tacos, Summer Beet Salad and Crab-Stuffed Filet. There are also Happy Hour Specials daily from 11AM-7PM Monday through Friday.

If you are in the area, definitely give Jasper's Peak Bistro a try. You will not be sorry!

Jasper's Peak Bistro
20511 North Hayden Road #100
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
480-563-3255
http://jasperspeakbistro.com/

An added bonus - For those of you in Orange County, the owners of Jasper's Peak are also the owners of JACKshrimp in Newport Beach. Another great place!

Here is the Scottsdale home sales update for the first two quarters of 2009 for the community of Silverleaf in Scottsdale, Arizona. The data was pulled from the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) on 7/1/2009 and includes both single-family homes and townhomes.

About Silverleaf: Silverleaf is an elegant community nestled within the Mc Dowell Mountains in North Scottsdale. It is an exclusive enclave that is part of the larger community of DC Ranch.

The lifestyle at Silverleaf is luxurious and its great location means shopping, dining, entertainment and transportation are just minutes away. Many of the homes and lots at Silverleaf possess spectacular valley views and have been designed to allow for maximum enjoyment of those views. Homes currently range from just over $1.1M for a lender-owned 4,533 square foot, 5 bedroom/5.5 bathroom home to $12M for a 10,000 square foot, 4 bedroom/6 bathroom home. The Silverleaf Club and Spa is a private, upscale club with a challenging course designed by Tom Weiskopf.

Silverleaf residents have access to DC Ranch's amazing amenities including the K-8 school, the 9-acre Desert Camp community center and the 4-acre Homestead community center. Additionally, DC Ranch is home to Market Street, an upscale shopping and dining district that often hosts many community events. View Silverleaf homes for sale.

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Disclaimer: Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data pulled from the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) as of 7/1/2009 and can change at any time. This blog represents the opinion of the author. No warranties implied or expressed.
Copyright © 2009 Heather Tawes Nelson