Market Updates

Nov. 6, 2026

Equestrian Property in Cave Creek Buyer Checklist

Start with the parcel, not the barn. Confirm zoning and two contiguous acres with Cave Creek Planning & Zoning, then verify water, septic, flood status, and usable ground before you look at stalls and arenas. Your intended use, private horses or paying boarders, decides how much of that matters.

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Oct. 30, 2026

How Do You Make A Competitive Offer in Scottsdale Without Losing Protections?

Your first decision is which protection to tighten rather than remove. In Scottsdale, a clean financing file, a fast but real inspection schedule, and possession dates that fit the seller often carry more weight than an extra price bump, so find out what the seller needs before you write …

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Oct. 20, 2026

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House in Scottsdale?

Yes, if you're financially ready and find a home that has been sitting, because Scottsdale buyers have more negotiating room than they did at the peak. It isn't a blanket buyer's market, though. Leverage depends on the specific listing, and nobody can time rates or prices perfectly.

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Oct. 18, 2026

Scottsdale Seller Closing Costs Explained

Scottsdale seller closing costs are the escrow, title, recording, HOA, tax proration, loan payoff, and concession items on your settlement statement. Most are allocated by your purchase contract, escrow instructions, and HOA documents, not by a fixed rule, so many are negotiable. Your escrow officer can show …

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Oct. 9, 2026

Are Home Sales in North Scottsdale Affected By Higher Interest Rates?

North Scottsdale's luxury real estate holds up against higher rates because upper-tier buyers often have the equity or liquidity to buy without a mortgage, so monthly payment math matters less. Recent local data shows a $1,340,000 median sale price and 14 median days on market, though the most expensive …

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Jan. 3, 2022

Shift Coming - From Extreme Seller's Market - Inventory Increasing

Sellers’ grip on metro Phoenix’s housing market is starting to slip.

The supply of Valley homes for sale has steadily been climbing for the past few months, giving buyers worn out by bidding wars and new monthly home price records a better chance to close …

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