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Short Sale Trouble for Third Avenue Lofts

Third Avenue Lofts was truly ahead of its time in Scottsdale, being one of the first true loft communities in Scottsdale. But the “lofty” prices that sellers commanded a few years ago at Third Avenue Lofts have caught up to many owners wanting to sell in this market.

Before you ask for $30,000 off List…

According to Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service statistics, sellers are still usually getting on average over 95% of their asking price, and in many zip codes, the percentage is over 97%. That shocks some out-of-state bargain seekers that think they’ll swoop in to get properties at 50 cents on the dollar.

Do you need a Buyer’s agent for New Condo Developments?

Developers make it very easy for you (in most cases) to walk into a sales office of a new development. And usually, once you enter a sales office without a real estate agent, you cannot have an agent represent you (at least not one that will get compensated by the builder). The agent in […]

What Scottsdale Condo Buyers Want

Those condo conversion projects (developers converting apartments to condos) have done one interesting service to mankind: They’ve given us a desire for the best, even in our less expensive condos. You can’t help but want what they have in their models: stainless steel appliances, wood floors (or lots of tile) and granite countertops. If you’re […]


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