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What the NAR Settlement Means for Scottsdale North Buyers and Sellers
What the NAR Settlement Means for Scottsdale North Buyers and Sellers By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker I hadn’t planned to write this article until we knew more about the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement, which is pending approval. But the sheer amount of misinformation and confusion surrounding this topic has made me rethink that... Read More
Scottsdale North Alert: A Turn Towards Buyer’s Advantage
Scottsdale North Alert: A Turn Towards Buyer’s Advantage By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker Can you sense the subtle shift in our local real estate market? It’s not a seismic change, but there’s a gentle tilt that seems to be leaning in favor of buyers lately. Think of it not as an alarm bell, but more... Read More
Facing the Downsize Dilemma? How to Turn Fear into Freedom
Facing the Downsize Dilemma? How to Turn Fear into Freedom By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker Yikes! It’s March 2024, and just like that, I’ve clocked 40 years playing in the real estate sandbox! Can you believe it? Feels like just yesterday I stumbled into Scottsdale North to work at Desert Mountain. Back then, it was... Read More
Not Just a Pretty Face: Scottsdale North’s Secret to Health and Happiness!
Not Just a Pretty Face: Scottsdale North’s Secret to Health and Happiness! By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker Hey ScoNo fans! I just stumbled upon this really cool article about a study from Washington State University and it made me think of you all. It’s about something I bet you’ll find super interesting, especially because you’re... Read More
Seize the Market Upswing: Prep Your Home for Success
Seize the Market Upswing: Prep Your Home for Success By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker As the temperatures outside take a dip, is your heart warming up to the idea of a new home? You’re in good company. With the holiday cheer and the Super Selling Season just around the corner, following the Super Bowl, many... Read More
Unlocking Today’s Real Estate Market: Why Now Could Be Your Golden Opportunity
Unlocking Today’s Real Estate Market: Why Now Could Be Your Golden Opportunity By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker Navigating the real estate market often feels like a journey through a labyrinth of uncertainties, particularly in the current climate. Common advice suggests now is the worst time to buy a home. A recent headline was, “The housing... Read More