Scottsdale

2019 First Half Real Estate Market Update

Real Estate Market Update for First Half of 2019 If you are wondering how things in the real estate market have started in 2019, I’d like to share some information with you. Are short sales and bank owned properties coming back? How often do sellers contribute toward buyer closing costs? And what has been happening

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Does this Phoenix Residential Lake Allow Boating?

Determining if a Phoenix lake community allows boating One of the most frequently asked questions I recieve is “Does this lake community allow boating?”  The second most frequent question is “How big is the lake?”  We’re going to answer both of these questions.  Previously, I’ve attempted to make a list of lakes where boating, kayaking, and

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Introduction to Phoenix waterfront property

Starting your Phoenix area waterfront home search Not all Phoenix waterfront property is created the same.  Some residential lakes provide ample room for pontoon boats and kayaks, while others have been characterized merely as canals. So do all lake subdivisions allow boating? Do some lakes allow fishing while others do not? And what about the water quality,

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Community Facility Districts in Phoenix Arizona

What is a Community Facilities District? A community facilities district is a special taxing district that allows the financing of the installation, operation and maintenance of public improvements such as roads, water and sewer facilities, flood control and drainage projects.  Many well-known communities in Scottsdale, Goodyear, Surprise, Peoria, Buckeye and Mesa have utilized CFD’s to finance

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Scottsdale Waterfront Property on Lake Marguerite in McCormick Ranch

McCormick Ranch Waterfront Homes McCormick Ranch is a well known and desireable master planned community in Scottsdale Arizona.  It offers a variety of condos, townhouses, and single family residences.   Four of the subdivisions that border Lake Marguerite are Palm Cove townhouses, Lakeside Villas condos, and two custom luxury home subdivisions;  Island at McCormick Ranch and Vista Del Lago.

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Phoenix Shadow Inventory Real Estate Numbers

Just because they print it does it make it true? Congratulations Miami, the 2011 NBA champions! – NOT.  Here it is in print from a Florida newspaper.  I guess they never got the memo or checked the score board.  Just because it gets printed or makes its way onto the internet, does that make it true?  That’s

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Boating in Phoenix Lake Communities

Waterfront Homes and communities that allow boating As with a search for any home, Phoenix area waterfront property buyers have their criteria that best describes their dream home.  When describing Phoenix real estate waterfront homes, there is an additional parameter that is often important; a lake that allows boats. Instead of going to a park, a waterfront

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Phoenix area lake communities with a community pool

Waterfront communities with a community pool Let’s face it, it can be nearly an impossible task to live in Arizona and not grave the relief that a private pool in your backyard can offer.  When it’s 110 degrees outside, you will be convinced it is a must-have.  Even when your Phoenix home is a second or vacation home

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Charter Schools in Arizona

Charter schools provide an alternative to traditional public schools One of the many, but very important items on the checklist of things to do for a family relocating to the Phoenix area is researching schools.  Which school is the best school in the area we want to live? Which district is the best? Do they have extra-curricular activities?

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