Based on the increase in active listings and the number of sales in January, we can now say that 2016 is off to a strong start. Most numbers so far show an increase in listings as compared to 2015. January is traditionally one of the slower months for new home listings, so it’s encouraging to see a growth of 12% this past month. New listings generally hit the market on a Thursday or Friday, so totals are often taken on Saturday to measure the two-day increase. According to our reliable friends at the Cromford Continue Reading
What is a home valuation and do you need one for your Scottsdale golf home?
If you have any interest in Arizona golf homes or the Scottsdale real estate market, you’ve probably seen the term “home valuation” as you’ve perused articles and home listings. However, you may not know exactly what a home valuation is or when you might need one. Here's how we at The Matheson Team handle and view home valuations. As the name suggests, home valuation is your home’s value in today’s marketplace. While nothing beats the custom home valuation of a professional who knows your exact market (like the Continue Reading
2015 Scottsdale real estate market ending on a high, yet depleted, note
The news is good for the 2015 Scottsdale real estate market. Despite a slower October, sales are up from 2014 and the average price of single-family homes in the Phoenix metropolitan area has increased about seven percent. But as we’ve been seeing, the supply of homes in the Valley is still lower than the demand. “The biggest problem we face is a huge mismatch between supply and demand below $300,000,” commented Michael Orr, director of the Center for Real Estate Theory and Practice and author of local real Continue Reading
5 tips for getting the most out of a Scottsdale or Phoenix-area open house as a buyer
If you’re searching Arizona golf communities for your new dream home, you’re probably spending a lot of time browsing the internet, touring houses and researching neighborhoods. Then, after all that research, your weekends may consist of attending an open house or two. Open houses are a great way to see a property without an appointment, especially if you are curious about the neighborhood, floor plan and available amenities. But it’s easy to get distracted and miss key opportunities, especially with other Continue Reading
