In February 2014, most of the United States was hit by a winter weather event called the Polar Vortex, which dropped temperatures to records lows that extended well into the month of March. But not in Arizona. In fact, while many cities faced its coldest February in history, temperatures in the Valley reached record highs.…
As the dog days of summer drag by, everyone’s focus turns to finding ways cool off from the 100-plus degree weather bearing down on central Arizona. With average highs in September reaching between 103-106 degrees in Phoenix, there are many cities and towns within driving distance that average temperatures at least 10-20 degrees cooler. …
We are at the tail end of summer here in the valley, but if you haven’t made any vacation plans yet, don’t sweat! Well, don’t sweat any more than you already are out here in the desert. A staycation is the perfect way to spend an inexpensive weekend “away but not away” with your family.…
With summer in full swing, there is no shortage of things to do in the desert. Check out our top-13 recommendations for family-friendly events taking place throughout the month of July in the Scottsdale, AZ area. Fourth of July Events (Tuesday, July 4) The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess celebrates both America’s birthday and the resort’s 30th birthday…
CoreLogic’s latest Equity Report revealed that 91,000 properties regained equity in the first quarter of 2017. This is great news for the country, as 48.2 million of all mortgaged properties are now in a positive equity situation. Price Appreciation = Good News for Homeowners Frank Nothaft, CoreLogic’s Chief Economist, explains: “One million borrowers achieved positive…
If you’ve entered the real estate market, as a buyer or a seller, you’ve inevitably heard the real estate mantra, “location, location, location” in reference to how identical homes can increase or decrease in value due to where they’re located. Well, a new survey shows that when it comes to choosing a real estate agent,…
According to the latest report from the US Census Bureau, more Americans chose purchasing a home over signing a lease to rent in the first quarter of 2017. This marks the first time since 2006 that the number of new homeowner households outpaced the number of new renter households. Of the 1.22 million new households…
The biggest challenge to today’s housing market is the shortage of housing inventory for sale. A normal market would see a six-month supply of homes for sale. Currently, that number is below four months. This is the major reason home prices have continued to appreciate at higher levels than historic averages. The good news is…
