I am occasionally asked by potential clients why they should choose me as their Realtor, instead of an onsite Realtor. The answer is simple and was blatantly obvious to some of my clients a few weeks ago. I was showing a home to clients who had specifically requested to see a certain home. My clients […]
Most Homes in Desert Mountain are Pristine….With the Odd Exception
I recently showed a home in Desert Mountain and was struck by the difference between it and most of the other homes on the market. This particular home was a year-round residence for a family with 2 teenagers and 3 large dogs. Needless to say, the home looked well used. The hardwood floor was scratched […]
Would You Buy a Home in Desert Mountain Sight Unseen?
Would you buy a home in Desert Mountain without looking at it? I routinely sell homes to buyers who have never seen the property. For example, I recently sold a home to a couple who made the purchase without ever seeing it or stepping foot onto the property. That’s right, not only did they put […]
Financing for Desert Mountain Homes
There is some good news for prospective Desert Mountain home buyers. Over the past few weeks the interest rates on jumbo loans have decreased. The average interest rate on these loans has dropped to 5.79 percent on a thirty-year fixed-rate mortgage. This is the lowest it has been in five years. During the past five years it has been extremely difficult for consumers to […]
Waiting to Buy in Desert Mountain may be Expensive
Are you waiting to buy your next home in Desert Mountain Scottsdale? If so, you may want to rethink your timing. Waiting might cost you more money in the end. Homes are already half the price of what they were just a few years ago. Economists in Arizona are predicting that we are either at […]
Desert Mountain Community and Membership Guidelines
If you are interested in owning a home in Desert Mountain Scottsdale you can now read more extensive information about the community on our website. We have just added a new Downloads Page that will provide interested home buyers with over 150 pages of extensive details that can be downloaded and kept right on your computer about […]
No Special Assessments Planned for Apache Cottages
I am occasionally asked about the possibility of unexpected charges for homes in Desert Mountain. Recently I was asked about the pool repairs in the Apache Cottages. There is a rumor that all residents of this village are being charged a $5,000 special levy to get the pools up to standard. This is NOT true. […]