The tournament is fast approaching! The excitement is in the air to determine the 2012 Waste Management Phoenix Open champion. Not to forget, the parties, and other events at the TPC Scottsdale, which will draw huge crowds.  Are you up for it? Are you excited? Maybe not? You don’t want to go? I totally understand.

The Phoenix Open, golf, parties, and the huge crowds are not for everyone. So, we are fortunate to have many other events besides golf that Scottsdale has to offer. Here are a few events taking place in Scottsdale during the tournament. All events are FREE!

Thursday, February 2th, 2012:

ArtBridge Thursdays  @ Marshall Way Pedestrian Bridge: 6:00 – 10:00 PM: Cost: FREE!

Docent-led Tours of SMoCA  @ Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art – 1:30 PM: Cost: FREE!

Native Trails @ Scottsdale Civic Center Park – 12:00 – 1:30 PM: Cost: FREE!

Scottsdale ArtWalk in Downtown Scottsdale – 7:00 – 9:00 PM: Cost: FREE!

Friday, February 3th, 2012:

Native American Dancing @ Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch: 5:00 PM – Cost: FREE!

Saturday, February 4th, 2012:

Native Trails @ Scottsdale Civic Center Park: 12:00 – 1:30 PM - Cost: FREE!

Old Town Farmer’s Market @ Brown Avenue & First Street: 8:30 – 1:00 PM – Cost: FREE!

Sunday, February 5th, 2012:

Real Estate Day!  If you are on the market for a home in Scottsdale, Sunday during the final round is a perfect time do view some homes. I will set you with lenders first to help you get pre-qualified! There are plenty Scottsdale Real Estate to choose from. I am your agent who will assist you in finding you a home and connecting you to the best lenders here in the valley. My number one priority is to  take care of you.

Scottsdale Real Estate For Sale:

If you are on the market for real estate in Scottsdale, here are some of the homes currently active on the market.  I am the agent with a passion to work with you!

Showing properties 1 – 10 of 500+. See more city of Scottsdale real estate.
(all data current as of 1/24/2012)

1. $399,900 : 9021 E Sharon Drive, Scottsdale
   
   4 beds, 3.00 baths

   Home size: 2,628 sq ft

   Lot size: 9,893 sq ft

   
2. $465,000 : 24552 N 116th Street, Scottsdale
   
   4 beds, 2.50 baths

   Home size: 3,042 sq ft

   Lot size: 10,019 sq ft

   
3. $1,125,000 : 10040 E Happy Valley Road, Unit 2009, Scottsdale
   
   2 beds, 2.50 baths

   Home size: 3,077 sq ft

   Lot size: 13,777 sq ft

   
4. $319,000 : 19012 N 91st Way, Scottsdale
   
   3 beds, 2.00 baths

   Home size: 1,616 sq ft

   Lot size: 5,315 sq ft

   
5. $313,500 : 8420 E San Pedro Drive, Scottsdale
   
   3 beds, 2.00 baths

   Home size: 1,997 sq ft

   Lot size: 5,743 sq ft

   
6. $2,375,000 : 10418 E Palo Brea Drive, Scottsdale
   
   4 beds, 3.50 baths

   Home size: 5,100 sq ft

   Lot size: 38,866 sq ft

   
7. $345,000 : 9119 E Davenport Drive, Scottsdale
   
   5 beds, 3.00 baths

   Home size: 2,628 sq ft

   Lot size: 8,952 sq ft

   
8. $229,000 : 19475 N Grayhawk Drive, Unit 2086, Scottsdale
   
   2 beds, 2.00 baths

   Home size: 1,275 sq ft

   Lot size: 123 sq ft

   
9. $1,325,000 : 20097 N 95th Way, Scottsdale
   
   5 beds, 4.50 baths

   Home size: 5,774 sq ft

   Lot size: 29,088 sq ft

   
10. $647,500 : 7957 E Via De Luna Drive, Scottsdale
    
    3 beds, 3.50 baths

    Home size: 3,671 sq ft

    Lot size: 18,000 sq ft

    

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

I hear this all the time “what should I offer”, I tell my buyers to offer their highest and best offer if they want to buy a house.  Recently I had a client that saw a house and it had all the things in a new home they wanted and need.  I advised my client that the house had an offer and was at the counter stage of the offer.  I explained to my client that if you to buy this house we need to put an offer in tonight before the  owner counter come back.  Well my buyers wanted to go home and think about the offer never called me back that night.  The next day their dream home was in pending status under contract.  My clients lost out on their dream house, I took them out to view other homes but that dream house was always on their minds.  My client now is hoping the dream house  contract will fall out of contract but this house is a regular sale.   Some good advice for all buyers, if you see a house you like put an offer in immediately, dream homes don’t last long on the market.  When buyers go out with their agents have all your necessary documents ready to go such as your earnest money check and proof of funds.  Signing an offer is made so easy now  for buyers, you don’t have print your offer  just sign them online with esign.  Most realtors want to make your transaction as smooth as possible.  So next time you are out with your realtor and see your dream house, put an offer in right away going home to think about your dream house will cause you to lose out.  If a buyer offer their highest and best offer, you most likely with get your dream house.

wages and weekends. Shining brightly more than 300 days each year.

The warm weather attracts an estimate $5 billion annually to valley economy.

Tourism also draws a steady flow of newcomers looking to settle down in the

Phoenix area.  For every three people come to valley 2 leave.  Nine months

of the year is beautiful spring like weather. The summers are hot reaching over

the 100 degrees but it is all dry heat except during monsoon season. Humidity

is almost none existing except during monsoon season.  Many people during

monsoon season sit watch the lightening in the evening such graphic sight

There are many economic opportunity in Metro Phoenix, many newcomers

are transferred or secured jobs once arriving. Phoenix offer leading private

sector employers including U.S Airway, Chase Bank, Samaritan Health System,

American Express travel related services,and many more. Among the many companies

with corporate or regional headquarters in the valley are Intel Corp, U Haul

International, Phelps Dodge Corp, and Boeing employment draw many newcomers

to the valley.

When the weekend comes many people in Metro Phoenix especially in the summer

time drive up to the lakes and nearby attractions.  There are 5 lakes driving

distant to the Metro Phoenix area.  Phoenix offer water-sking, power boating,

sailing and fishing. If you are not into a lot water sports drive up to the

Grand Canyon to cool off. The valley is a mecca for hikers and campers. Just

pick your mountains, Camelback, Piestewa Peaks, Papago Park which are favorites

due to they are so close to home. You can go horseback riding, hiking, or just

ride your bike. If your are looking for Phoenix real estate agent contact me at

888.897.7821 x 108 so you can I can help you find your new home in  Metro Phoenix.

Enjoy a quiet and romantic dinner at Alto ristorante e bar followed by a complimentary gondola ride through the resorts waterways, with singing gondoliers (with purchase of an entree). The atmosphere is warm and relaxing with dinner being served both indoors and alfresco nestled around terrace fire pits. The gondola ride can also be purchased separately.

Another option? Before or after dinner, take a stroll through the resort grounds to view the lush vegetation and fountains throughout or sit in one of the lounging areas inside or out. It’s truly a little piece of paradise!

Attire: Resort casual
Hours: 5:30p.m. – 10:30p.m., daily
Reservations: 480-444-1234

Home Buyers & Sellers: Have you considered buying or selling a home in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area? I have a great passion to help my clients in buying and selling one of their greatest assets. If you are looking for an agent with integrity, dedication & great customer service, please email me Jamie@TickledPinkHomes.com or call/text 480-734-1971. I would love the opportunity to help you in this exciting journey!

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Downtown Scottsdale Horse Fountain

Scottsdale Art Walk
December 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Time: 7p.m. – 9p.m.
Cost: FREE

MAP: http://www.scottsdaledowntown.com/GettingAround.aspx
TROLLEY: http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/trolley/downtown.asp

This event has been held every Thursday evening, except for Thanksgiving, for the past 30 years. Many of the over 100 galleries are opened for a few special evening hours where you’ll find glass art, traditional oils, bronzes, western art, pottery, ceramics and more.

The streets are not closed for this event so with some patience you may find a parking space really close. You can even catch the Scottsdale Trolley for a quick ride through the area. Click HERE to get directions, additional parking locations & trolley information.

Get to know the local artists and maybe you’ll find that special gift to give this year.

I have a great passion to help my clients in buying and selling one of their greatest assets. If you are looking for an agent with integrity, dedication & great customer service, please email me Jamie@TickledPinkHomes.com or call/text 480-734-1971. I would love the opportunity to help you in this exciting journey!

SPECIAL BONUS: How would you like to search the entire MLS, JUST LIKE ME?! Go to Scottsdale Arizona Homes For Sale and get started. It’s the same tool that I use and it gives you LIVE & MOST ACCURATE RESULTS. You’ll love it!!

SEARCH THE MLS HERE

Cell/Text: 480-734-1971
Jamie on Facebook: www.facebook.com/sistek

“Casting about in MLS data for signs of a market bottom and subsequent recovery has proved elusive over 2009 and 2010,” the report concludes. “The one-step-forward-two-steps-back phenomenon has become all too familiar in our fragile recovery.”

• The PPI predicts that the median sales price of a home in November will be about $120,000, relatively unchanged from October. The median is expected to drop in December to $117,000, rise in January back to $120,000 and then drop once again in February fairly dramatically to $105,000.  The median is the number in the middle, so there are as many houses priced below the median as above the median.
• Average sales prices are projected to rise slightly in December but to fall in both January and February. The estimate is for the average price to be about $161,200 in November and drop to $145,800 in February.
• New inventory declined in October, but total inventory increased.
• October listings represent nearly seven months of supply making this a buyer’s market. A seller’s market is a four to five month supply.
• Pending foreclosures have been trending downward slightly for the past 12 months.
• Distressed sales, short sales and lender owned sales peaked in September representing 74 percent of total transactions. In October distressed sales represented 65 percent of the total.

For guidance on your specific needs, please contact me at 602-741-1325.  Happy holidays!

Sales volume was down 6% from August while average pricing is also down 2.5% (price per square foot down 3%).  If you look at sales from Septeber ’09, sales were down 13% and pendings down 22% from last year.  Although this sounds bad, month to month pendings have been increasing about 4% so it seems buyer activity is keeping somewhat dependable and this will positively keep inventory moving if it can be sustained.  The supply on the market increased 2.7% from August, primarily by properties <$200k.  With this price range being attractive for investors, both for flipping and buy&hold, we could see an increase in buying activity by this sector of our market and since inventory is increasing, prices should remain favorable for quite some time.  Foreclosure notices are holding steady, which would which lends to increasing inventory (and hence maintaining favorable buying prices).

For my full Market Trends Report, please go to www.BethAHickey.com for a request.  I will not contact you outside of this report unless requested.