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For those interested in Paradise Valley Real Estate, ZIP code 85253 comprises a 17 square mile area encompassing the town of Paradise Valley and a few adjacent sections of the cities of Phoenix and Scottsdale. The boundaries of Paradise Valley and ZIP code 85253 coincide for long stretches but deviate at the northern and eastern extremities. It ...

On August 20th, 2009 journalist J. Craig Anderson with The Arizona Republic reported that after a record breaking 27 months of decline in the Valley's median home price, some of the most influential local real-state analysts predict that home values finally have hit the bottom of the slide.  According to the most recent 3 month trend, ...

A short sale can be an excellent solution for a homeowner who owes more on their home than what it is worth and has to sell. Unfortunately a number of myths about short sales have developed and it is important you understand the reality of this process if this is a solution that you feel meets your current needs. 1. Short Sales are Impossible ...

I've uploaded the MLS market stats report for the 1st quarter of 2008 for ALL Maricopa County zip codes.  Compared to the same quarter in 2007 almost all areas show a decline (not a big surprise there) in the average home price. However a few areas have experienced an increase. Zip code 85258 (McCormick Ranch area) experienced a ...

This week reports are ready for you to download. The median list price for zip 85018 (Camelback Corridor/Arcadia area) this week is $699,000 which is $5,000 over last weeks median. For other areas like Troon, McCormick Ranch, Paradise Valley, North Central Phoenix and the Biltmore check out my reports page.   If you're looking for ...

As we move into May, mortgage rates are slowly dropping. The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has lowered to 6.01 percent, with fees increasing to an average of 1.26 points, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Last year at this time, the average mortgage rate was 6.16 percent. The average rate for the 15-year fixed-rate ...

This weeks real estate market trend reports for the following zip codes are ready for download.  a. 85262, 85255 - North Scottsdale  b. 85013 - North Central Phoenix  c. 85258 - McCormick Ranch/Scottsdale/Gainey Ranch area of Scottsdale  d. 85018 - Camelback Corridor/Arcadia Area  e. 85016 - Biltmore Area   d. ...

On a weekly basis, I'll be summarizing market trends in various zip codes of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. This week I'm starting with Paradise Valley (zip code 85253). Paradise Valley is situated between Phoenix and Scottsdale and is one of the nations 50 wealthiest areas. The median home price this week (2/18/08) is ...