James Wexler's Blog - Scottsdale | Phoenix Real estate

When you think about living in a golf community like DC Ranch, the first perk that comes to mind might be the ability to play a game of golf at any time. Of course, people who live in DC Ranch enjoy a variety of other amenities as well. Living on a golf course establishes a lifestyle linked to re...

I am gong to take a moment to gloat. It is 85 degrees today in Scottsdale AZ. Actually, it is 80 degrees almost every day in the greater Phoenix AZ area. And, it is March 2.There is a lot for resident and visitors to do. You can hike, bike, camp, play tennis, fish, and eat at sidewalk cafe’s just...

I am going to my first Spring Training game of the year. Not to rub it in, but is supposed to be 88 degrees tomorrow (It was only 85 today ) Spring Training offers a baseball environment like no other. Big league stars, up close and personal in the small confines of a Stadium create an experience...

If you are a first-time homeowners and interested in buying Phoenix AZ real estate, I have to suggest looking at Freddie Mac owned real estate marketed by HomeSteps. Short sales are flooding the market confusing buyers on the difference between lender owned real estate and ‘pending lender approve...

Americans are well known for their infatuation with debt and their inability to save. However, there have been two places that Americans have managed to save to accumulate wealth. do not take a heloc to pay off other debt * The first is their primary residence, their home (believe it or not). * T...

Phoenix AZ real estate is made up of new home developments that sprouted up during the real estate ‘gold rush’ of 2001-2005. In fact, I would argue that Phoenix AZ real estate leads the country in the number of new home builders who have come here to develop land. As a result, the choice between ...

The question I have been asked quite a bit lately from sellers is , “Should I Stage my house” in order to sell it at a better price and more quickly?   Before I answer that question, you should know more about the A-B-C’s and 1-2-3’s of Home staging by Craig Schiller who is the Founder of one the...

We all read the news. We know the stock market is struggling. Likely, if you read this blog, you are more concerned with the Phoenix AZ real estate market. And, for the most part Phoenix AZ real estate and Scottsdale Real estate is selling, but slowly. It is a challenge for homeowners to sell a h...

You have all heard the investment phrase, ‘Buy Low Sell High’. Buy ( Real Estate ) Low - Sell High. However, how do you actually do that? at least when it comes to buying real estate as in East Valley (Maricopa County) Real Estate. Let me tell you story which might help shed some light on this in...

There is a lot of news about loan modifications. In fact, due to the decline in home prices of Phoenix AZ real estate, we are a national leader in loan modifications. On Monday, Citigroup says it is imposing a moratorium on most foreclosures as part of a series of initiatives aimed at helping at-...