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What is my Scottsdale North Home Worth?
What is my Scottsdale North Home Worth? By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker One of the most common questions that I get lately is, “What is my home worth?” I love answering that question in this crazy market. What I love about it is that I get to say to people, “I sell three times more... Read More
Cash App Scams Are On The Rise: How To Protect Yourself and Your Transactions
Cash App Scams Are On The Rise: How To Protect Yourself and Your Transactions By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker A recent news story on local TV news channel ABC 15 caught my attention and I wanted to share its message of raising awareness of cash app scams so that our Scottsdale North residents stay safe... Read More
The Big Question: Should You Renovate or Move?
The Big Question: Should You Renovate or Move? By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following:• 70% of respondents want more outdoor... Read More
Now Is the Perfect Time for a Home Warranty
Now Is the Perfect Time for a Home Warranty By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker Due to Environment Protection Agency (EPA) changes that went into effect last year, it might be a good idea to buy a home warranty. A home warranty is a service contract that can provide repair or replacement service on a home’s... Read More
Is It Better To Use A Local Agent?
Is It Better To Use A Local Agent? Agents come in all shapes and sizes. Some agents are area specialists, and some are jack of all trades covering the entire metropolitan area. So what’s the advantage of using a local area agent and does it translate into more money in your pocket? Knowledge of the... Read More
How Can You Be Successful In a Changing Real Estate Market?
How Can You Be Successful In a Changing Real Estate Market? The chart above should give you a sense of just how dramatically homes have appreciated recently here in the Valley. You can clearly see the Covid effect bottoming out in May last year, as well as the rapid acceleration in 2021. Yes, the chart... Read More
Is There a Housing Crash on the Horizon
By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker Housing prices are rising at what feels like an irrationally fast rate, so it’s very easy to see how it feels like another bubble is on the horizon. It’s at this point you start to look for statistics that confirm your belief, confirmation bias sets in, and some objectivity is... Read More
Scottsdale North Park
An Update On Scottsdale North Park By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker and Lifestyle Contributor It has been a while since we updated you on the park that I like to call Scottsdale North Park but the city calls Sevano or Ashler Hills Park. The proposed park site has existed for many years and is located... Read More
What to Know About “Coming Soon” Listings
By Scott Gaertner Contrary to popular local myth, I did not invent “Coming Soon” listings. I actually took the idea from a Canadian agent at one of the quarterly mastermind meetings I attend. It was the perfect solution to the problem of one of our clients missing the home of their dreams that sold for... Read More
New Scottsdale North Home Makeover Show
By Scott Gaertner Those of you who enjoy HGTV, Joanna Gaines or house flipping shows now have a new local show that is a must-see. It seems like all I’ve been yammering about here the last six months is how crazy the real estate market is. Time for a change of pace and a little... Read More