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Pending Home Sales Reach Highest Percentage in Six Years

July 16, 2013 by Carmen Brodeur

Grayhawk homes are flying off the shelves. Pending home sales climbed 6.7 percent in the U.S. this May. The rise of interest rates could be what pushed uncertain homebuyers to bite the bullet and make a purchase.

The Pending Home Sales Index rose 12 percent since last year and about 6.7 percent from April to May, according to the National Association of Realtors. However, a shortage of homes for sale is still dragging down the market as it fails to respond to demand.

The pending sales have had the highest rate in the west – also where home prices have increased the most.

Pending home sales in the Northeast have remained consistent monthly, but are up about 14 percent higher from last May. While in the Midwest sales went up about 10 percent monthly and up 22 percent from last May. The South had a nearly 3 percent monthly gain and is about 12 percent higher than it was last year. The West had the highest monthly increase of 16 percent but is up only 1 percent from last May. It is suspected that this is due to the small percentage of homes for sale.

Please view our current market trends page for more information.

I invite you to view Grayhawk homes for sale. I look forward to answering your questions and scheduling a time for you to visit properties for sale.

Carmen Brodeur JD
Realtor
Trillium Properties, LLC
9825 E Bell Road, Suite 120, Scottsdale AZ 85260
(602) 791-0536
Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com
www.GrayhawkRealEstate.com

Winter in July Celebration at the Phoenix Zoo

July 14, 2013 by Carmen Brodeur

Grayhawk residents – are these toasty temperatures keeping you indoors?

On Saturday, July 20, 2013 the Phoenix Zoo is pumping nearly 60 tons of snow for kids of all ages to enjoy. From 7-11a.m. families can experience winter in July and participate in winter themed games such as snowball contests and more.

The animals are getting in on the fun too. Zookeepers will feed giraffes, elephants and orangutans: fish-sicles, fruit-sicles and even blood-sicles. You won’t want to miss your favorite animals – cheetahs, giraffes, wild dogs and more – enjoy the winter wonderland this Saturday!

To keep everyone safe and happy, there will be sectioned off areas for children of differing ages.

Once the snow melts away kids and parents can move on to the Yakulla Caverns and Leapin’ Lagoon sections of the zoo to keep cool for the rest of the day.

Grayhawk residents have so many unique entertainment options to enjoy all summer long! And since it’s such a kid friendly city – there are always safe and educational family activities available nearby.

Please view Grayhawk homes for sale and let me know if you’re interested in scheduling a visit to any of the properties for sale. I look forward to hearing from you.

Carmen Brodeur JD
Realtor
Trillium Properties, LLC
9825 E Bell Road, Suite 120, Scottsdale AZ 85260
(602) 791-0536
Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com
www.GrayhawkRealEstate.com

TopGolf to Open in Scottsdale Spring 2014

July 9, 2013 by Carmen Brodeur

Grayhawk golfers have a reason to celebrate: a state-of-the-art golf entertainment center is set to officially open to the public in spring 2014. TopGolf, which already has 11 locations worldwide, is opening its 12th at 9500 E. Indian Bend Road in Scottsdale. That is only fifteen minutes from Grayhawk.

Grayhawk Golf Club

The golf complex houses the golf industry’s most advanced technology designed to track your swings and improve your game. The center caters to golfers of all ages and skill levels. Those looking to just sit back and relax can enjoy the facility’s 230 high-definition televisions and the upscale menu that’s been developed by Chef Mark Boyton.

The facility is expected to draw over 400,000 visitors in its first year, luring them in with its 3,000 square feet of event space and over 100 climate-controlled hitting bays. TopGolf hopes to be a golf entertainment and social destination for seasoned pros, those new to the game, their families and friends. It’s a social destination where good golf meets good food and good people.

Grayhawk residents already know good golf – they’re living in the midst of it, but the nearby TopGolf adds another layer making Scottsdale an even bigger golfing destination. Please view Grayhawk homes for sale and contact me at (602) 791-0536 or Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com to view any of the properties for sale.

Carmen Brodeur JD
Realtor
Trillium Properties, LLC
9825 E Bell Road, Suite 120, Scottsdale AZ 85260
(602) 791-0536
Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com
www.GrayhawkRealEstate.com

Largest Mortgage Rate Jump in 26 Years

July 5, 2013 by Carmen Brodeur

Grayhawk Scottsdale is a competitive market and very little can get in the way of a homebuyer and their dream home. Not even a jump in mortgage rates. A recent jump in mortgage rates comes after news that the Federal Reserve might reduce its stimulus package resulting in the largest week over week increase since 1987.

Up 3.93 percent since the week of June 27th, rates on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased from 0.8 to 4.46 – a clear result of the recent news regarding the stimulus program. The rates are up 3.66 percent from last year.

While the jump in mortgage rates may slow down some of the real estate activity, home sales should stay strong due to affordable home prices. This is an especially strong prediction since the pace of home sales in May 2013 were at its strongest since fall of 2009. Potential Grayhawk Scottsdale homebuyers are not scared away by the jump in mortgage rates because deals in Grayhawk are too good to pass up.

Please view Grayhawk homes for sale. Grayhawk is one of Scottsdale’s most sought after golf communities. If you’re interested in learning more about the community or viewing a home please contact me at Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com or (602) 791-0536.

Carmen Brodeur JD
Realtor
Trillium Properties, LLC
9825 E Bell Road, Suite 120, Scottsdale AZ 85260
(602) 791-0536
Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com
www.GrayhawkRealEstate.com

Grayhawk Residents: Kick Off Your Fourth of July Early

July 2, 2013 by Carmen Brodeur

Grayhawk Scottsdale residents who don’t want to wait for the Fourth of July to start off their holiday can head down to Salt River Fields on July 3rd to enjoy the Independence Day Music Festival.

The festival, which is geared towards country music fans, features headliner Brantley Gilbert who was named the Academy of Country Music’s new male vocalist of the year.

And what would an Independence Day celebration be without fireworks? Attendees can look forward to one of the city’s largest firework shows that is set to take place right behind the main stage.

So grab the whole family, a blanket to sit on (chairs are not allowed) and up to two sealed 1-liter water bottles per person and swing on by to what’s sure to be the best Fourth of July “eve” you’ve had yet.

Salt River Fields is located about 20 minutes south of Grayhawk. This is just one more example of how Grayhawk’s proximity to Scottsdale’s major attractions makes it a wonderful place to call home year-round.

I invite you to view Grayhawk homes for sale. Please contact me if you have any questions or if you would like to visit any of the properties for sale. I can be reached at Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com or (602) 791-0536.

Carmen Brodeur JD
Realtor
Trillium Properties, LLC
9825 E Bell Road, Suite 120, Scottsdale AZ 85260
(602) 791-0536
Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com
www.GrayhawkRealEstate.com

Free Summer Entertainment Close to Grayhawk

June 21, 2013 by Carmen Brodeur

Grayhawk Scottsdale is a wonderful place to live year-round. Despite the summer’s hot weather, Grayhawk residents thrive in the outdoors. There are many wonderful summer activities that take place in Scottsdale to keep us active and busy all summer long. One of them is Kierland Commons’ summer concert series.

On Saturdays, June through July, the summer concert series kicks off at 7p.m. The series features some of the Valley’s top artists and the lineup is an eclectic mix of bands ranging from classic rock to modern pop.

Located less than 10 minutes from Grayhawk, this summer concert series at Kierland Commons allows for a wonderful evening respite and best of all – it’s free! Check out the lineup of bands set to play, below.

Details: 7p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays through July 27 at Kierland Commons

June 22: Featuring The Heat

June 29: Featuring Shallow Water

July 6: No concert because of 4^th of July holiday

July 13: Featuring The Rave

July 20: Featuring Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns

July 27: Featuring Raun Alosi Band

Please view Grayhawk homes for sale and let me know if you’re interested in scheduling a visit to any properties of interest. I can be reached by phone at (602) 791-0536 or via e-mail at Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com.

Carmen Brodeur JD
Realtor
Trillium Properties, LLC
9825 E Bell Road, Suite 120, Scottsdale AZ 85260
(602) 791-0536
Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com
www.GrayhawkRealEstate.com

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