June 2014
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85254 Real Estate Trends & Statistics # of Active Listings # of Sales in Prior Month Active Listings $/Sq Ft Monthly Sales $/Sq Ft Appreciation - Annual $/Sq Ft Short Sale/Foreclosure % of Monthly Sales Listing Success Rate
May 1st | Apr 1st 328 64 $196 $182 18%
305 60 $197 $185 19%
0% 62%
4% 64%
As you’ll note to the left, our inventory increased from last month giving today’s buyers an even greater selection to choose from. Many buyers are either sitting on the fence expecting prices to drop excessively or placing offers at considerably less than list price. There are a few differences between “the crash” and today’s buyer’s market. First, there are fewer desperate sellers. From ’06 to ’09, many sellers were at the risk of defaulting or had already defaulted. Today, AZ has one of the lowest delinquency rates in the country. Next, there are fewer lender-owned and short sale properties listed for sale. In ‘09, 70% of sales were foreclosure or short sales! Deeply discounted competition forced yesteryear’s sellers to accept low-ball offers. Lastly, we have a much stronger job market. Today’s unemployment rate is just above 5% in Maricopa County versus over 10% in 2010. Declining unemployment is a positive trend that stabilizes both supply and demand. To discuss how the above impacts your ability to buy or sell contact us today info@homehelperconsultants.com or
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Area Announcements By Barb Savoy, Homehelper Consultants’ Arizona Team Leader Wow friends and neighbors in 85254, what a difference you have made to the volunteers at the Phoenix Rescue Mission, and the homeless people they serve!! Our HhC gives back focus in May was collecting bottled water on behalf of the Phoenix Rescue Mission. One of the many services Phoenix Rescue Mission provides is an outreach program delivering bottled water to homeless families who are not utilizing shelter facilities, and are living in parks, fields, and under bridges. When we arrived at the Phoenix Rescue Mission to deliver the cases of water we had collected from our friends and neighbors in 85254, the Mission had a total of 120 bottles of water. When we finished unloading our truck, they had 1,103 bottles of water, and an outpouring of gratitude. Thank you to all who participated! Our next HhC gives back focus will take place in late July, when we will be collecting school supplies and back packs, for under privileged children returning to school in August. For a full list of items needed, and to register for participation, please visit www.HhCgivesback.com
UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
Scottsdale Beer Palooza 6/28 // 1pm-6pm
Local Area Summer Camps Did you know that Scottsdale offers over 150 summer camps for kids, ages 3 to 18? Here’s a select few that may pique your child’s interest. For a FREE list of all summer camps, please email us at
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Photographing Wright - Professional photographer Andrew Pielage leads this introductory photography workshop that uses the landmark architecture of Taliesin West as the backdrop. Students will be taught how to use a camera's aperture, shutter speed and ISO. The rules of composition, framing an image and considering light and shadow are among the topics covered. Ages – Grades 7 to 12 Dates – July 7th to July 11th For more info: www.franklloydwright.org/about/campsandclasses.html Arizona Idol Summer Kids Camp - Music, theater and dance are the focus of this camp. Each student will have the opportunity to build his or her skills and demonstrate talent in Arizona Idol performance showcases each Friday in a state-of-the-art 1,000seat auditorium with professional sound and lighting. The prize for weekly winners will be the opportunity to record their song in a recording studio Ages – Grades 1 to 12 Dates – June 30th to August 1st For more info: www.scottsdaleconservatory.com Kids Cook Cooking Camp - Young chefs ages 8-12 are taught to cook all types of foods during hands-on cooking camps that feature different themes and recipes each day. Campers receive a copy of the recipes and enjoy a meal of items prepared each day. Ages – 8 to 12 Dates – July 21st to July 25th For more info: www.sweetbasilgourmet.com
Scottsdale Beer Palooza will feature approximately 50 breweries offering samples of their various brews – from classic stouts and lagers to seasonal ales and IPAs. The event will take place indoors at the North Hall of WestWorld. The building itself resembles a brewery, with its brick and steel walls and huge exposed air ducts. The most important factor in choosing this location: it’s air-conditioned! Unlike most beer events, Palooza will feature a Beer Store. Attendees will be able to purchase some of their favorite beers after sampling them by mixing together custom six-packs and even fill growlers. For more information, visit: www.scottsdalebeerpalooza.com
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Summer Concert Series, Kierland Commons Saturdays 6/14-7/26 // 7-9pm Enjoy complimentary concerts in Center Plaza: June 14 - Smasht: Contemporary covers June 21 - Rock Lobster: Retro '80s band June 28 - Nate Williams Band: Hits from the '60s to today July 5 - No Concert July 12 - Zona Road: Contemporary country July 19 - Chuck E. Baby: Classic rock favorites July 26 - Shallow Water: Upbeat party band
Affordability in Perspective
1989 vs NOW
1989
Adjusted for inflation
2014
Car
$15,350
$28,851
$31,252
Gas
$0.97
$1.82
$3.60
Bread
$0.67
$1.26
$1.40
House // 1989 Median Home Price Adjusted for inflation Mortgage Rate Monthly Principle & Interest Adjusted for inflation Median Income Adjusted for inflation
House // 2014
$94,000 $176,596 10% $825 $1,551 $28,906 $51,681
Median Home Price
$197,100 4%
Mortgage Rate Monthly Principle & Interest Median Income
$941 $51,107
WOW! In comparing the costs of 1989 adjusted for inflation versus today’s costs of the same items, ALL prices have gone up…EXCEPT the monthly cost of owning a home. There is not a product out there that is key to your life that has become more affordable than housing. You can buy more “house” today for your income than most any other time in history!
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myfreemove.com 480.314.4442 Recent Closed Sales in 85254* Address 5719 E ANGELA DR 15841 N 63RD PL 6529 E JEAN DR 16435 N 50TH ST 5550 E WETHERSFIELD RD 5132 E AIRE LIBRE AVE 6102 E JANICE WAY 5429 E BLOOMFIELD RD 5256 E CHARLESTON AVE 5426 E CAMPO BELLO DR 15040 N 54TH WAY 5851 E BECK LN 7011 E FRIESS DR 5801 E HARTFORD AVE 5921 E SHARON DR 6754 E KINGS AVE 5326 E HARTFORD AVE 5645 E CLAIRE DR
SQFT
Sold Price
2,104 2,541 2,484 2,556 2,302 3,390 2,098 2,726 2,159 2,289 2,287 3,640 2,340 2,451 2,860 2,476 3,064 3,777
409,000 371,000 394,000 412,000 400,000 405,500 416,000 415,000 425,000 425,000 420,000 449,000 445,000 435,000 417,000 461,000 450,000 475,000
Address 5849 E TIERRA BUENA LN 5901 E KINGS AVE 7002 E PERSHING AVE 5113 E FELLARS DR 6420 E WALTANN LN 14649 N 62ND WAY 17661 N 52ND PL 6844 E WINCHCOMB DR 6007 E HARTFORD AVE 5240 E DANBURY RD 14435 N 66TH PL 5232 E WAGONER RD 6521 E GARY RD 5442 E MURIEL DR 11831 N 56TH ST 5222 E WINDROSE DR 11636 N SAINT ANDREWS WAY 11601 N 68TH PL
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SQFT 2,605 2,724 2,341 3,632 3,224 3,182 3,924 3,907 2,714 3,924 2,883 3,175 2,430 4,046 3,882 4,669 3,710 4,332
*The listings above are only a sample of recent sales in the area and were taken from the ARMLS as of 5/31/14. If your home is listed for sale with another broker, this is not intended as a solicitation of business.
Sold Price 490,250 485,000 470,000 500,000 495,000 525,000 540,000 540,000 559,000 590,000 629,000 600,000 593,200 692,000 749,900 850,000 899,000 950,000