by Paul Slaybaugh | Jul 13, 2010 | Home Buying, Scottsdale Real Estate
The current Scottsdale Real Estate market does not favor buyers. I repeat, the current Scottsdale Real Estate market does not favor buyers.
Allow me to explain. For months, if not years, you have been told that the glut of housing inventory here in the greater Phoenix area makes for a buyer’s market of epic proportions. Why, the ancient Greeks themselves would write songs about the opportunities that abound for any would-be hero with a hankering for a house. The only problem with this suggestion? It’s just not true.
What is a buyer’s market? Most would define it as a preponderance of available supply and an accompanying dearth of demand. Let’s take a look at both aspects of that equation.
In a perfect financial world, a buyer waits for the market stars to align in just such a manner before swooping in to claim a nest at a fraction of the “normal” cost. It all works great in theory, but real world application necessitates that the prospective buyer be subjected to the same set of variables that has drawn down the pool of demand at large. It’s a buyer’s market when few have the wherewithal to actually buy.
Appraisal difficulties and tightened lending regulations are contributing to a somewhat artificial suppression of demand. The “want” is present in the market. Consumers want to buy houses. They want to take advantage of the greatly reduced pricing and sublimely low interest rates. Homeowners want to refinance their houses so that they can stay in them, thus contributing to the lowering of the overall supply.
Want has nothing to do with it. Without ability, all of the consumer confidence and desire does not translate to actionable demand.
So to clarify the lead-in to this post, the current Scottsdale Real Estate market does not favor ALL prospective buyers, as the “buyer’s market” connotation suggests.
Further, the favorable conditions for those who are in positions to purchase do not necessarily translate to negotiable strength. Well-heeled cash buyers, W2 employees with verifiable income, solid credit history/scores, etc will find that they do not call the shots to the extent that they were led to believe. The bargain bin of bank-owned foreclosures is incredibly crowded. You are elbow to elbow with competing consumers when a new shipment arrives. The mom & pop resellers, by and large, do not have the equitable flexibility to negotiate the 30-50% off of list price that many buyers envision. The short sale properties with the absurdly low price tags are, more often than not, pie-in-the-sky figments of the listing agent’s imagination. You submit an offer 10% off list price to the bank, which in turn proves to be 40% off the BPO (Broker’s Price Opinion) that is performed three months later. The bank tells you they will gladly approve the sale – for 75k more than you offered.
While the inflated inventory levels in the housing sector are cited often enough, it is not widely reported that the number of unencumbered properties available for purchase is far less. In a market that is most assuredly not of the “see house, buy house” variety, the redaction of readily purchasable properties (due to competition in the low end, and lien encumbrances across the full pricing spectrum) tilts the negotiation playing field back towards center. Neither party has a clear cut advantage when facing each other at the negotiating table.
The truth of the matter is that most of the savings that you can expect to uncover have already been factored into the asking price by the time a listing is brought to market. Sure, there will be those that require substantial negotiation, and plenty others still that simply fail to sell. Never underestimate one’s ability to overprice a house. These aren’t the homes you are most likely looking at, though. The ones that buyers are flocking to in droves are those that present the best value opportunities. And why not? Just be prepared for the competition that you did not think existed in this ballyhooed “buyer’s market.”
Trying to cobble “x” percent off the list price in circumstances in which others are offering “x” above the list price will only lead to frustration. Don’t get greedy. Do what it takes to lock up the lowest pricing the Valley has seen for seven to eight years (longer in some areas) while interest rates continue to hover around 5%, and you are well ahead of the game.
And lastly … smile. You are the guy that so many lament not being right now. You know, the hypothetical guy who spurs such proclamations at office parties and cocktail hours all across Scottsdale:
“If I had two nickels to rub together right now, I’d buy every house on my block for less than I paid for this albatross back in ‘05.”
by Paul Slaybaugh | Jul 11, 2010 | McCormick Ranch Subdivisions
Cuernavaca Segundo (known to many by its marketing name, “Colonia Encantada”) in McCormick Ranch is a guard-gated, luxury patio home community. Developed by Geoffrey Edmunds as the sister subdivision to the original Cuernavaca subdivision (located on Scottsdale Road, just South of Indian Bend Road and the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park), Cuernavaca Segundo lies along McCormick Parkway, across from Camelback Lake, the Millennium Resort and the McCormick Ranch Golf Club.
For Scottsdale patio home buyers with a discerning eye, Cuernavaca Segundo is a good place to start and stop the search. Out of reach for those on more modest budgets, it is a rival to Gainey Ranch for security-conscious, high end shoppers.
- Legally classified as townhouses, Cuernavaca Segundo is comprised of 42 total properties: 16 of which are single level, and the remaining 26 2-stories.
- Not your average townhouse / patio home community, the average size home is approximately 3026 square feet.
- 10 properties feature private swimming pools.
- Zoned R-4 for residential lots with 4000 square foot minimums.
- Construction dates range from 1979-1981.
- Block construction w/ stucco finish, tile roofing and 2 car garages are standard.
- Kiva Elementary | Mohave Middle | Saguaro High School districts
- HOA fees of $415 /month in addition to annual $185 McCormick Ranch PAD fee (current as of time of posting)
- Dues include front yard & common area maintenance, manned guard gate, heated community pool & spa, community tennis court(s) and clubhouse.
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Before you get too excited about this subdivision, know that Cuernavaca Segundo, aka Colonia Encantada, is for those with the wallet to match their discriminating tastes. With the low end of the pricing scale still firmly entrenched in the luxury market, it is not unusual to encounter asking prices in excess of $1 million.
For those with a penchant for the lock and leave lifestyle, however, it’s tough to beat this subdivision. With homes larger than the averages found in most single-family subdivisions throughout McCormick Ranch, privacy is as valued here as the worry-free, low maintenance lifestyle. Central to everything worth being central to, the location is similarly unbeatable. For my money (which admittedly would not buy me a closet in one of these beauties), it falls along one of the two prettiest stretches in all of Scottsdale. With Camelback and Mummy Mountain views rising above the golf course and lake, it’s hard to imagine a nicer visage to serve as an escort to the daily commute.
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Nearby shopping, dining, etc is a stone’s throw in virtually every direction. Options include the Shops at Gainey Village, the Paseo Village shopping center and Fashion Square Mall (approx. 1 mile South) among others.
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by Paul Slaybaugh | Jul 9, 2010 | McCormick Ranch Subdivisions
Just about anyone who has spent any time at all in Scottsdale is familiar with the planned community of McCormick Ranch.
![Private Boat Dock on the Island at McCormick Ranch](http://www.scottsdalepropertyshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/DSC_0175.jpg)
Lake Margherite in McCormick Ranch
A community which includes some 23,000+ residents, many are less familiar with the approximately 50 individual subdivisions that fall under its umbrella. With radical differences in architecture, amenities, pricing, etc from one subdivision to the next, a prospective home buyer will need to drill down further than general awareness of the McCormick Ranch community at large to find the specific pocket that best suits his/her needs. With this in mind, we launched our McCormick Ranch Subdivision Series.
Featuring individual spotlights for the various subdivisions that compose McCormick Ranch, you now have a one-stop resource shop for everything you want to know about Scottsdale’s first master planned community. Builder overviews, subdivision statistics, editorial opinion, neighborhood values, homes for sale, amenities, school info, new listing feeds, photos, maps, street views, floor plans … this is as comprehensive as McCormick Ranch Real Estate gets.
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This page serves as an overview to the subdivision spotlights. Peruse the subdivision map of McCormick Ranch, or choose a subdivision link by name from the tables below to learn more.
For a detailed review of the community on a macro level, visit our McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale AZ page.
You can also skip directly to our McCormick Ranch Home Floor Plans page if you know the subdivision/builder you seek.
North McCormick Ranch (Chaparral High School District)
South McCormick Ranch (Saguaro High School District)
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by Paul Slaybaugh | Jul 8, 2010 | McCormick Ranch Subdivisions
![Los Tesoros Home in McCormick Ranch](http://www.scottsdalepropertyshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Los-Tesoros-Home.jpg)
Los Tesoros in McCormick Ranch is a small pocket of homes that dots the cul-de-sacs along the West side of Arabian Trail between Via Linda and Hayden Rd. Comprised of 48 total homes, Los Tesoros features custom homes that are sometimes mistaken for the Golden Heritage built homes of the neighboring Heritage Terrace, or the Dix built homes of Tierra Feliz.
Bordering the walking path that separates McCormick Ranch from Gainey Ranch, Los Tesoros features unique architectural styling and floor plans. No cookie cutter boxes here. Following are the pertinent neighborhood statistics.
- Of the 48 total homes, 47 are single-level. The lone holdout is a two-story.
- 41 of the homes (85%) feature private swimming pools
- Most construction occurred between 1979-1983. Two homes were built after that period: one in 1985, and one in 2000.
- The average home size is approximately 2170 square feet
- Mix of flat and tile roofs
- 2 car garages are typical
- Zoned R1-7 for single-family residences with 7000 square foot lot minimums
- Cochise Elementary | Cocopah Middle | Chaparral High School districts
![McCormick Ranch Walking Path Bike path separating McCormick Ranch from Gainey Ranch](http://www.scottsdalepropertyshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/shelley-bike-path-225x300.jpg)
Some of the properties which fall on the Western edge of the subdivision (in the curves of the cul-de-sacs) include private gates that lead directly out to the walking path. Following the path, Rotary Park lies to the South and Mountain View Road lies to the North. All residents are within walking distance of Lake Angela (as well as Lake Nino and Lake Margherite beyond). Camelback Walk (the McCormick Ranch walking path system) will actually lead residents to virtually all reaches of the Ranch and beyond. Nearby attractions include dining (Buster’s On the Lake, Royal Barge, The Melting Pot, Zipps, TCBY, Chipotle, etc), golf (The McCormick Ranch Golf Club), parks (Mountain View Park, Rotary Park, McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, etc), fishing / boating, shopping (The Shops at Gainey Village) and more.
Looking for something a little different than what you’ve seen in McCormick Ranch thus far? Check out Los Tesoros for the home that is as unique as you are.
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by Paul Slaybaugh | Jul 6, 2010 | Home Selling, Scottsdale Real Estate
2010 is the Year of the Niche.
It’s true, feel free to consult the Chinese calendar to verify. Scottsdale Real Estate practitioners, in self-defense, have turned to new and interesting means of keeping their businesses relevant in these inexplicable times. Today’s homework assignment for a Real Estate adventurer? Finding a profitable, niche specialty. Thus, the members of the rank and file have been advised to choose a tunnel and follow it out of the malaise. Two examples stand above the rest as the most popular paths to career CPR: bank-owned property sales and short sales.
Forever a fringe subset of the industry, the foreclosure market has become a predominant segment. Virtually unheard of outside a counter-culture circle of practitioners a few short years ago, short sale specialization is another a bully of the current Real Estate pulpit. Given the adapt or perish mantra that permeates a commission based existence, it is hard to fault an agent for migrating to either avenue in an effort to remain profitable. It’s Survival 101.
I won’t pretend that I have not considered both routes as viable solutions to the systemic problems facing the current Real Estate market here in Scottsdale. The smart money goes where the action is. And yet, I have no particular affinity for the institutions that contributed to the implosion of my clients’ property values. I have no burning desire to represent said institutions in transactions against the little guy whom they have summarily defrocked. I’ll put my buyer in the car and go try to steal a property from the bank, but there aren’t enough deflated greenbacks in the US Treasury to convince me to sign on as the Devil’s listing advocate.
Short sale sellers deserve professional assistance. Sadly, I fail to believe that an agent who would flee to “specialization” in this sector at this late stage would prove a legitimate source of the expertise that so many need (and so few actually have). A weekend course and some moxie do not an expert make. Perhaps the specialists that are being churned out at an alarming rate will boast the training and experience necessary to be of legitimate value during the next down cycle, but such “expert in training” zygotes are not the answer for those who need assistance NOW. The stakes are too high to navigate the short sale obstacle course on a bike whose training wheels were only recently, and prematurely, removed. A substantial incubation period is necessary before such a “specialist” fully morphs from a liability to an asset.
Beware the marketing Sirens who would lead a negative equity seller onto the rocks with good intentions.
So where does that leave a conscientious objector to the hordes of freshly minted “experts” with 6 months of experience in a chosen area of specialization? Right back where I started: 100% loyal to real, live humans.
There is nothing wrong with diversifying one’s business practice to gird against shifts in the market, but I refuse to abandon a loyal client base for the new money of bank business. Once you become beholden to the financial institutions, there is little time left in the day to service those who now constitute an under-represented segment of the Real Estate market. Sure, the bank guy might take on a few moms and pops here and there, but can an overextended agent really provide a private seller the level of service required to do this job? A dubious proposition in the best of times, let alone in the murkiness of 2010. With a market that is still twenty thousand leagues beneath the sea, your agent’s periscope better be nimble and at the ready if you are to avoid the same shipwrecked fate that has befallen so many neighbors. Unthinkable in an industry with more per capita agents than snakes on a plane, but I surmise that all of this nichefying has relegated the non-distressed homeowner to afterthought status.
Assuming you have no equity in your home, or will be unwilling to part with it at the market’s nadir if you do, the industry has given up on you as a viable source of business. It has moved on. And yet, there are a few straggling agents who aren’t quite ready to throw in that towel.
While it may seem that every agent and his recently licensed brother have gone to work for the banks, know that there are still a few of us diehards around who pledge allegiance to you. Our phones aren’t always jammed with 8 bazillion calls about our 8 bazillion listings. We won’t take a week to respond to your questions and concerns. We have staked our careers to providing a certain level of service, and we will not compromise it. Market conditions be damned.
Tempting though it may be to wear the “Certified Gastrointestinal Distress Expert” or “Short Sided Career Reinvention Specialist” hats, we stay away from the light and cement our enduring commitments to those left behind in the industry’s pursuit of the next big thing.
Our niche is you.
Should you require the hands on, fully attentive assistance of a couple of non-certified, non-distressed, non-toxic property experts, give us a call. We’re not too busy panning for the bank’s gold to take it.
by Paul Slaybaugh | Jul 4, 2010 | Featured Properties
Update: This property has sold!
4 bedrooms, 2 & 1/2 baths, nearly 2400 square feet with a pebble-tec pool near the Desert Ridge area for only $259,000? Yes, my friends, such a creature does exist. What’s next, unicorns and leprechauns?
by Paul Slaybaugh | Jul 2, 2010 | Market Data, Scottsdale Real Estate
Choose from the category links below for Real Estate market statistics from ARMLS (Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service) for the Greater Phoenix Area through June 2010. After studying the broad market trends, drill down to the latest stats below for select Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek and Phoenix zip codes.
Arizona Regional MLS Statistics (General):
Inventory Levels – June ’10
Sold DOM vs Units Sold – June ’10
Sales Volumes & Average Prices – June ’10
Scottsdale Real Estate Statistics by Zip Code
85250| 85251 | 85254 | 85255 | 85257
85258 | 85259 | 85260 | 85262 | 85266
Paradise Valley Real Estate Statistics
85253
Northeast Phoenix Real Estate Statistics
85018 | 85020 | 85022
85028 | 85032 | 85050
Cave Creek Real Estate Statistics
85331
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by Paul Slaybaugh | Jun 30, 2010 | McCormick Ranch Subdivisions
Las Palomas in McCormick Ranch is a revelation for townhouse / patio home enthusiasts in central Scottsdale. The guard gated community includes some highly coveted McCormick Ranch Real Estate, as waterfront lots can be found along the banks of Lake Margherite, Lake Angela and Lake Nino. Just West of Hayden Road off of San Lorenzo, the Dueck built community contains larger properties than most would associate with a townhouse / patio home development. The low-maintenance living, coupled with the considerable home sizes and ample amenities, makes for a popular choice across the full home buyer spectrum.
Following are the community specs for Las Palomas, one of the coveted waterfront subdivisions of McCormick Ranch.
- 129 total homes; 98 single-level and 31 two-stories
- 10 (8%) homes include private swimming pools
- Average Las Palomas home size is 2568 square feet
- Construction ranges from 1979-2000 (most homes were built in the 1980s)
- Primarily wood frame construction
- 2 car garage standard
- Mix of flat and partial tile roofs
- 24 hour manned guard gate
- Heated community pools (2) and spa
- Tennis courts (2)
- Walking paths
- HOA fee includes exterior maintenance of units, blanket insurance policy, front yard maintenance and common area maintenance
- Lush, resort style common grounds
- Zoned R-4 for 4000 square foot lot minimums
- Cochise Elementary School | Cocopah Middle School | Chaparral High School Districts
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Residents of Las Palomas have immediate access to the McCormick Ranch multi-use path system (Camelback Walk) which passes directly beyond the entrance to the neighborhood. With access to the approximately 25 miles of walking paths that stretch throughout the Ranch, there is no need for a gym membership.
A two minute stroll to the South finds a pedestrian amidst the shops and restaurants at the Mercado Del Lago and Village centers on Lake Margherite. Notable inclusions are The Melting Pot, Royal Barge Thai Cuisine, Butters, Chipotle, Zipps Sports Bar & Grill, and The Village Roastery (coffee). Continuing South under Via De Ventura Blvd, intrepid explorers can follow Camelback Walk along the Palm Course of the McCormick Ranch Golf Club.
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Heading North from the front gate of Las Palomas, residents can follow Camelback Walk underneath Hayden Rd and continue on to Cochise Elementary School, Mountain View Park, Mustang Library and Scottsdale Healthcare (Shea campus).
Residents of Las Palomas (like all McCormick Ranch residents) have boating (Lake Margherite) and fishing rights. Permits must be obtained from the McCormick Ranch Property Owner’s Association to demonstrate residency, but are free of charge.
Ready to give up the lawn mower, but not necessarily the size and privacy of your home? Las Palomas in McCormick Ranch just might be your ticket.
![Waterfront Home in Las Palomas Waterfront Home in Las Palomas](http://www.scottsdalepropertyshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/069.jpg)
Unless you have some profound aversion to lock and leave waterfront property, that is.
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by Paul Slaybaugh | Jun 29, 2010 | McCormick Ranch Subdivisions
Meridian on McCormick Ranch is a newer patio home community along the McCormick Parkway corridor in McCormick Ranch. While largely detached, single-family style properties, the neighborhood falls under townhouse zoning (allows for ownership of individual lots as well as indivisible interest in the common area). Aside from conversion projects in the Northern portion of the Ranch as well as the newly completed Veritas luxury townhouse complex in the Paseo Village area (developer lost to the bank prior to selling any units, however. Stay tuned for developments with the Veritas project), Meridian constitutes, perhaps, the best option for newer patio home style construction in the Ranch. The unique combination of newer than typical construction/architecture and low-maintenance, single-family living is largely unrivaled in McCormick Ranch.
Directly next door to the older Spanish Oaks townhouse subdivision, Meridian on McCormick Ranch is located in the immediate facility of the McCormick Ranch Golf Club, Camelback Walk (McCormick Ranch walking path system), the Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center, Camelback Lake and the Millennium Resort. Following are the notable statistics for the Evans Withycomb built community.
Meridian on McCormick Ranch Statistics:
- 111 total homes; 100 single-level, 11 two-story homes
- 23 (21%) of Meridian homes feature private swimming pools
- Homes built between 1988-1993
- Average size home is approx 1941 square feet
- Zoned R-4 for residential lots with 4000 square foot minimums
- Kiva Elementary, Mohave Middle, Saguaro High School Districts
- Primarily wood-frame construction
- 2 car garages are standard
- Mostly concrete tile roofing
- Gated Community
- Premium Golf Course lots at the Northern end of the subdivision
- (Heated) Community Pool & Spa
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by Paul Slaybaugh | Jun 28, 2010 | Scottsdale Neighborhoods, Scottsdale Real Estate
Greenery is at a premium here in Scottsdale. In the age of xeriscape, desertscape … moonscape, sometimes a front lawn is just what the house doctor ordered. In addition to the well known communities of Arcadia, McCormick Ranch and the Central corridor, there are a few scattered pockets that harken back to the mature, non-desert landscaping that many Scottsdale immigrants thought they left behind upon relocating to the Valley of the Sun. Aside from those name brand communities, however, they often lie just out of sight of the casual eye.
Vista Bonita in South Scottsdale is one such hidden gem. Secreted away in the 85250 zip code just East of the Scottsdale Road and Vista (just North of Chaparral Rd) intersection, few buyers I have encountered are aware of its existence. Originally comprised of 1960s era ranch style homes on larger than typical lots, some have been knocked down in favor of newer construction. Sitting at the gateway to downtown Scottsdale, it is easy to see why. The allure of modern architecture atop the prime central Scottsdale Real Estate makes for a “bucolic chic” neighborhood that few readily forget upon first encounter.
Though identifiable as one homogeneous neighborhood, Vista Bonita is actually made up of three legal subdivisions: VISTA BONITA LOT 9-19,VISTA BONITA 2 LOT 33-44 and VISTA BONITA 3A. For the purposes of this post, I will simply refer to these phases as Vista Bonita 1, Vista Bonita 2 and Vista Bonita 3, respectively.
Vista Bonita 1:
- 24 total properties, all single-level
- There are several commercial properties included in this subdivision in addition to the single-family homes
- 19 homes feature private swimming pools
- Average property size of 2555 square feet (includes both commercial and residential structures)
- Properties range in age from 1956-2004
- Mix of block / frame – wood construction & architectural styles
- Primarily zoned R1-10 for single-family residential on 10,000 sq ft lot minimums, many homes sit on approx. 1/2 acre lots. There is commercial zoning for several properties which sit on Vista Road at the entrance to the subdivision.
Vista Bonita 2:
- 22 total homes, all single-level
- 17 homes feature private swimming pools
- Average home size of 2295 sq ft
- Homes range in age from 1957-1992
- Mix of construction types & architectural styles
- Zoned R1-10 for residential lots of 10,000 square foot minimums, most homes sit on 1/3 – 1/2 acres.
Vista Bonita 3:
- 32 total homes, all single-level.
- 24 homes feature private swimming pools
- The average home size is 2360 square feet
- Homes range in age from 1961 – 2007
- Mix of construction types and architectural styles
- Zoned R1-10 for residential lots with 10,000 square foot minimums, most feature
All three phases of Vista Bonita fall in the Kiva Elementary / Mohave Middle / Saguaro High School districts
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Homes on the extreme East of the Vista Bonita neighborhood back up to the canal / open area. Included in the few commercial structures in the neighborhood is the Lamar Day Spa. Nearby is the renowned Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall and the shops /restaraunts / art galleries / nightlife / etc of downtown Scottsdale. The Town of Paradise Valley lies just on the other side (West) of Scottsdale Road.
For those looking for the mature-landscaping and inviting feel of Arcadia and Paradise Valley Farms, but perhaps on a lesser budget, and with even more immediate access to Old Town Scottsdale, Vista Bonita bears a look.
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