We're still having absolutely perfect weather right now Despite a few hot days at the current moment it looks like spring will remain for much of April.
As such, this is still a great time to get out and stay active. Need another good excuse? This Sunday, April 14th is the Cycle for the Arts. This free event is an annual trip to various art displays. You'll see public art and sculptures throughout South Scottsdale over the course of a 10 mile bike ride.
Check in is at 8:30 a.m. at Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West at 3830 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale 85251.
You are required to wear a helmet and it is highly suggested to bring water.
Get all of the details and RSVP at Scottsdale Public Art.
Enjoy!
After a very lackadaisical start to 2019, McCormick Ranch real estate finally picked up in March. In fact, much of Phoenix real estate did.
On March 1st, there were 75 homes under contract in McCormick Ranch. We saw 69 of them close. This was the busiest month since March 2017 where 74 homes closed.
The prior months were:
September 2018: 32 sales
October 2018: 33
November 2018: 31
December 2018: 27
January 2019: 29
February 2019: 28
March 2019: 69
Seasonality is in full swing! April is looking to be another solid month with 53 homes under contract as of April 1st. This should give us a closed total of around 45-50 homes, as some will fall out and others will have a quicker than 30 day close.
Prices showed a bit of gain this past month, largely due to all of the demand. Single family climbed back up to near it's recent high of $653,000 while price per square foot jumped to $266.71. In March 2018 price per square foot was just $238.86, meaning an 11.2% gain.
Townhome price per square foot is up 5.9%, patio home is up 3.1%, and condo is up 4.3%. Those are relatively healthy gains and numbers that are more obtainable long term.
Looking forward, we are still in a fairly strong seller's market. There are currently 128 homes for sale in McCormick Ranch. With 69 sales last month, we show just 1.85 months of inventory. If we use approximately 50 forecasted sales for April, we are at 2.56 months. Either way, expect sellers to have the upper hand for the time being.
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This is an update to a prior post because the lakes are amazing as always! I haven't seen a bald eagle this Spring but there are ducklings and goose-lings out en masse. There are dozens of great blue herons and egrets out right now. It makes for a enjoyable time by the lake. Get out side and enjoy the remaining cooler mornings we have!
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I'm a big time runner and go out along the greenbelt most mornings for a little jaunt. Like many residents, the greenbelt is my favorite place to run. I enjoy seeing other people out exercising and pushing themselves. The trees and grass is a wonderful change from the roads and sidewalks in much of the valley. And, I really enjoy the wildlife. The lakes in the heart of McCormick Ranch have turned into their own ecosystem. Fish jump in the early morning to catch gnats and bugs. Birds like great blue herons and egrets stay still and pull out the little fish with a quick attack. I've even seen a raccoon in the winter months while it was still dark out.
With the temperatures beginning to cool off (even just a few degrees!), it seems like the number of birds by the lakes in the center of McCormick Ranch has just exploded.
On a run late last week, a bald eagle was even perched on a lower tree limb. It was calm and just watching out for a meal. A few other walkers and runners noticed it and stopped to enjoy its magnificence. I don't ever run with a phone or camera unfortunately, so can't share any pictures.
On that same run with the bald eagle sighting, I saw 5 great blue herons, 2 great egrets, and 5 black crowned night herons. There is also a flock of around 100+ geese that is hanging out on the golf course just south of McCormick Parkway. And, of course, are the countless ducks spread throughout the lakes calling it their home.
So, this week, get out there and just enjoy the beauty that is so close to use all. Early morning is probably best as most of the birds will be right on the shore. First light is around 5:30 and they are out then. But, you'll probably be fine looking even an hour or two later.
