Scottsdale Real Estate & Community News

Scottsdale real estate is always at the top of mind for The Kay-Grant Group as we assist a lot of individuals every month interested in finding or selling their next piece of Arizona real estate; whether that's looking for Old Town Scottsdale condos for sale, a downtown Phoenix loft for sale, or selling their house in northern Phoenix. The Kay-Grant Group are your premier Scottsdale Realtors.

This blog focuses on topics relevant to the Scottsdale and Phoenix metro real estate community as well as to those residing in The Valley that are interested in things to do around The Valley or the general going-ons in Phoenix and Scottsdale.

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If you're interested in purchasing a home and would like to work with premier Scottsdale Realtors, please Contact Us and we can get you setup on a custom search. If you have any interest in selling your home, or just want to know what it's worth, Contact Us and we'll perform a market valuation to let you know what we believe your house, condo, or townhouse could sell for.

Dec. 6, 2019

UNDER CONTRACT: Mesa Home Near a Golf Course!

Golf Course Property in Mesa Under Contract

Our Client Accepted an Offer in Less than a Week!

Helping clients sell homes is a passion of ours, and we had an offer on this amazing 3-bedroom home in Mesa, AZ in less than a week! Featuring a spacious floorplan with a sparkling lap pool in the backyard, this home is ideal for raising a family in a quiet, tight-knit neighborhood.

In addition to the great neighborhood, this home is located within a short drive of Highway 60, shopping centers, and other nearby golf courses. And, with no HOA or associated dues, the new owners won't have to worry about future renovations or decorating their home!

Ready to Buy or Sell a Home in Mesa, Arizona?

The real estate market throughout the Greater Phoenix area is still scorching hot, and transactions like this one are not uncommon. If you are interested in learning more about how we help buyers and sellers with their real estate needs, call us at 480-387-3990 or fill out our Contact Form.

Dec. 6, 2019

JUST SOLD: 4-Bedroom North Scottsdale Home in Diamond Point

Diamond Point Home JUST SOLD

North Scottsdale Home Goes From Active to SOLD in 40 Days!

We love helping buyers find their dream home, and in this instance, there is an incredibly sweet story behind the transaction. A husband wanted to surprise his wife with a beautiful North Scottsdale home for her birthday, and when this home was placed on the market, it took him just TWO DAYS to place an accepted offer!

The home sold for slightly over listing value at $610,000, which demonstrates how sellers are receiving maximum value for their homes in the Greater Scottsdale area. The new owners of this home will enjoy convenient access to Kierland Commons, Scottsdale Quarter, and both the Loop 101 and Highway 51 freeways.

In many cases, real estate transactions are all about the narrative, and we were beyond thrilled to be apart of this special birthday gift!

Ready to Buy or Sell a Home in Scottsdale?

Whether you are looking for a home in Scottsdale, or interested in placing your home on the market, we have the expertise to make the process as easy and smooth as possible! Give us a call today at 480-387-3990 or fill out our Contact Form for more details.

Dec. 5, 2019

UNDER CONTRACT: 3-Bedroom Bungalow in Maricopa!

Maricopa Bungalow Under Contract

This Beautiful Home was UNDER CONTRACT in Just 13 Days!

The small city of Maricopa continues to grow in both population and popularity, and there are plenty of buyers eager to buy homes in this area. This home has been fully renovated, with brand-new wood and slate flooring, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances with gas range, custom lighting fixtures, and a beautiful master bathroom with separate tub and walk-in shower. Additionally, the backyard features a sparkling pool and built-in fireplace, making it a great home for entertaining guests.

Situated within Rancho El Dorado, Maricopa's only golf course community, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is in a highly sought-after location, and a fantastic place for golf fanatics to call home.

Interested in a Home for Sale Near Maricopa, AZ?

Our real estate expertise expands beyond Scottsdale and the Greater Phoenix area. If you are interested in a home in the rapidly-expanding city of Maricopa, we have the knowledge to help you every step of the way. Give us a call at 480-387-3990 or fill out our Contact Form for more information.

Dec. 5, 2019

UNDER CONTRACT: 1-Bedroom Condo Near Metrocenter!

Metrocenter 1-Bedroom Condo Under Contract

We Helped Our Client Find this Amazing Condo as a 2nd Home!

They say that your best new customers are your old customers, and when we helped this client the first time, in January 2018, it was to sell their 2nd home in Arizona. Nearly two years later, they asked us to help them find their next 2nd home! This spacious 1-bedroom condo is in a popular North Phoenix location, near Interstate 17 and the bustling Metrocenter shopping plaza.

The condo itself features a fully-remodeled interior, including new wood-style tile flooring, granite countertops, and new cabinetry. The master suite enjoys access to the spacious patio, which provides convenient access to the pool. Plus, the condo includes its own washer and dryer!

We love our clients, and once you work with our team, you immediately become a part of the Kay-Grant family!

Interested in a Condo for Sale in North Phoenix?

From 1-bedroom condos to luxury estates, we have the expertise and knowledge of the Greater Phoenix real estate market that clients trust again and again. If you are in the market for a condo in North Phoenix, or anywhere in the Valley, call us at 480-387-3990 or fill out our Contact Form.

Dec. 3, 2019

COMING SOON: Optima Camelview Two-Bedroom Condo!

Optima Camelview 2-Bedroom Condo Living Room

Be the First to Schedule a Showing for this Immaculate Luxury Condo!

Featuring a two-bedroom, two-bathroom floorplan with over 1,300 square feet of living space, this impressive Optima Camelview condo is the epitome of luxury. Travertine floors in the main living areas, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances provide all of the comforts you would expect in a luxury condo. The large windows provide plenty of natural sunlight to help illuminate the condo, and you will enjoy incredible views from the spacious balcony. 

You can also enjoy all of the incredible amenities the Optima Camelview community has to offer. Indoor and outdoor heated pools, indoor racquetball and basketball courts, steam rooms, state-of-the-art fitness center, putting green, concierge service and so much more!

Current asking price is $535,000, and with the high demand of real estate in the Old Town Scottsdale area, this property will not last!

Join Us for our Winter Kickoff Event at the Optima Camelview!

We are hosting our Winter Kickoff Event this Thursday, December 5th at the Optima Camelview, and you are invited to join the festivities! Not only is this a great opportunity to explore the incredible Optima Camelview communities, but you can also explore some of the condos for sale!

Food and drinks will be provided, and you can register for this FREE event by clicking the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-kay-grant-groups-winter-kickoff-tickets-83828319761

You can also call us at 480-387-3990 or fill out our Contact Form to learn more about this property and schedule a showing before the event.

 

Dec. 2, 2019

Scottsdale Estates Q4 2019 Market Update

 

 

Video Transcript:


Hi everyone. This is Ian with the Kay Grant Group. Today we're going to be going over a market update for the series of subdivisions known as Scottsdale Estates. This is going to be for Q4 in 2019. So, let's go ahead and jump on in.

So to give you all an idea where these subdivisions are because I mean even though they're all known as Scottsdale Estates they are scattered and make up a good portion of the old town area. So you have one here that's just south of Chaparral Road and Hayden. Then you have a good size one that right off Hayden just underneath Indian School. The biggest one actually comprises most of this area that's between Thomas and McDowell and just to the right of Hayden as you can see it there. Now we have a little small one that takes up that corner just above a McDowell and right off of Scottsdale road.

When we look at the average price per square foot in Scottsdale Estates it's pretty solidly bucking trends from where we've seen it in the last two years prior where you can see a pretty significant rise in Q3 and then a pretty sharp drop for Q4. However, it is very much taking off and the reason for this has been a running theme for the last month on these updates is that we have a severe lack of inventory. Also these are popular areas for Airbnbs to operate so you are seeing a lot of homes in those areas being renovated, really being nicely updated. So it also is driving up property values there.

Also we're going to be talking about what is the other factor that's playing a role in this. So when we're looking at total homes sold this year in Scottsdale Estates it looks pretty record-breaking even when you average out the prior four years. And if you're looking at just year over year it sold about 21% more homes and with a shortage of inventory that's also going to be driving the price per square foot up that we had seen before. And also, I forgot to mention that year over year we're actually looking at a 10% increase in price per square foot for the same quarter.

So when we look at the total inventory that's actually available in the Scottsdale Estates areas it's actually very few. 22 is actually very, very low based on what historically been available in those areas. Main reason being is that obviously their location, they're very close to Old Town Scottsdale and also they do appeal to a lot of people who like a little bit more of a charming character in their homes instead of the newer homes that are built pretty much with just tan tile roofing and whatever color stucco you want to go ahead and throw at it. So that's another appeal for people in those areas.

So when we're looking at what's available right now these are a little bit more on the lower end or mid range properties that you're going to see that are available in these areas. A lot of them are carports, a lot of them are lacking garages, maybe they need a little bit of work, but also there's some pretty good gems in here. Heck, there's even one that's advertising as a renovation special especially if you're an investor. So at this point this is what we're expecting. It's a really good idea to start bringing your properties onto the market and sell right now while we're on a meteoric rise as far as price per square foot.

All right everybody that was the update for Scottsdale Estates. If you have any questions here's our contact information. We also do free home valuations so feel free to contact us if that's something you want to do. If you're looking to sell your home most certainly give us a call. Right now we're on a meteoric rise of price per square foot in the old town area so you want to make sure you want to sell as high as possible before the quarterly dip. Again, I'm not sure when that's going to come but usually when you have this high of an incline for this sustained amount of time you are going to see a drop eventually. So thanks for listening everybody. We'll catch you next week.

 

Nov. 27, 2019

Property Walkthrough: One-Bedroom Condo in Optima Camelview!

Join The Kay-Grant Group's Gabe Santellano Through this Beautiful One-Bedroom Optima Camelview Condo!

 

This condo is ideal as a bachelor/bachelorette pad, as well as for couples looking for a luxury condo with resort-style amenities. Located in the heart of the vibrant Old Town Scottsdale area, there is never a shortage of fun things to do!

You can learn more about this property by clicking the link below:

https://www.kay-grant.com/property/6003156/

Ready to Schedule a Showing?

We love Optima Camelview, and we are confident you will love it, too! If you are interested in learning more about this beautiful property, or would like to schedule a showing, call us at 480-387-3990 or fill out our Contact Form.

Nov. 26, 2019

Property Walkthrough: Two Bedroom Condo in Optima Camelview!

The Kay-Grant Group's Kelly Fitzmaurice Shows You This Beautiful 2-Bedroom Condo in Optima Camelview!

 

You can learn more about this post by clicking the following link:

https://www.kay-grant.com/search/details/12hq/1/

Need More Information or Ready to Schedule a Showing?

We are here to help you with any and every step in buying or selling real estate in the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale area. For more information, or to schedule a showing, please call us at 480-387-3990 or fill out our Contact Form and we will be in touch within an hour of regular business hours!

Nov. 25, 2019

UNDER CONTRACT: 3-Bedroom Home near Sunnyslope Park

Sunnyslope Phoenix Home Under Contract

This Beautifully-Remodeled Home Accepted Our Client's Offer in 9 Days!

The real estate market in the Greater Phoenix area has been scorching hot for months now, and this transaction illustrates this even further. Located just west of Interstate 17 in North Phoenix, this beautiful 3-bedroom home went from Active to Under Contract in 9 days!

The home has been fully renovated, and includes quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, new tile flooring, and spacious bedrooms. The backyard features a sparkling pool, covered patio, and nice grassy lawn, making it the perfect yard for children's pool parties and entertaining guests.

Interested in a Home for Sale in North Phoenix?

Our team works hard to ensure that we stay up-to-date on homes that are placed on the market, as well as homes that may not be on the MLS. If you have been looking for a home to buy in North Phoenix, or anywhere in the Valley, we want to put our expertise to work for you!

Give us a call at 480-387-3990 or fill out our Contact Form for more information.

Nov. 22, 2019

ASU Global Health Major Wins 2019 Kay-Grant Group Scholarship!

Amber Hollien Kay-Grant Scholarship Winner

Meet Amber Hollien, an ASU Sophomore With Globetrotting Aspirations!

We put just as much emphasis on giving back to the community that has given so much to us, and we are thrilled to announce our 2019 Kay-Grant Group Scholarship winner Amber Hollien!

Amber originally planned on attending medical school, but decided early on that helping people all over the world better suited her interests. She has a strong interest in learning Spanish; in fact, she will spend a semester abroad at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. When she's not studying or practicing Spanish, you will usually find Amber outdoors: ATVs/dirt biking, swimming and camping are just a few of her favorite leisure activities. 

We are incredibly impressed with Amber and her ambitions, and the $1,000 Scholarship will help her pursue her dreams to the fullest! Congratulations, and we wish you nothing but success and happiness!

Kay-Grant Group Scholarship Winner Amber

If you would like more information about the Kay-Grant Group scholarship, please visit the Scholarship page at https://www.kay-grant.com/scholarships/.

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