Mortgage rates continue to fall

Freddie Mac said in its weekly survey that average rates on a 30-year fixed mortgage have fallen to 3.45%, the lowest mark in three years.

Home ownership has many advantage

There are many great things that come with owning a home, both personal and financial, but buying a home in Scottsdale is an important decision. Understanding the differences between renting and buying can help you decide if it is the right time to make the leap.

Ask yourself these 5 questions.

Any milestone life event, such as getting married or divorced, having a baby, relocating for a new job, or sending adult children out into the world, can put you in the position of having to choose whether to rent or buy your residence.

Yes! Rates are now incredibly favorable for home purchase!

The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage hit 3.70%, the lowest since November 2016, according to Mortgage News Daily. Low Rates like this won't be around for long. Now is the time for your Home Purchase!

It's home to California's Redwood Empire and Wine Country. It's got a perfect climate, not too hot and not too cold, with a little fog to make things interesting. It's not too far from — or too close to — San Francisco.

It's where writer Jack London chose to live out the last days of his short life, and it even has a museum dedicated to cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Linus, Lucy, Charlie Brown and Snoopy.

So what's not to like about Sonoma County?

The Best City Ever - Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona has a reputation as a travel destination, but it’s also a city beloved by it's residents. Scottsdale provides abundant amenities, from vibrant outdoor activities and sports to a thriving downtown and waterfront. The reasons to move to Scottsdale are countless, including the sunny, dry climate; here are a few great ones:

Scottsdale’s Most Popular Home Styles Tour

People often associate Scottsdale Arizona with the typical suburban sprawl: rows of cookie-cutter homes decked out in the same neutral color palette as the next. But Scottsdale’s lineup of home types is actually much more diverse than you may think.

Is Your Scottsdale Dream Home Out of Your Price Range?

From the moment you walked in, the house was calling to you. That chef's kitchen! The ballroom-size playroom! Wait a second, is that a fireplace in the master? Done and done. This is your perfect Scottsdale home...

That is, until you recheck the price and discover it's just a bit out of your price range. Cruel, cruel world!

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Curious about local real estate? So are we! Every month we review trends in our real estate market and consider the number of homes on the market in each price tier, the amount of time particular homes have been listed for sale, specific neighborhood trends, the median price and square footage of each home sold and so much more. We’d love to invite you to do the same!

Whether you're becoming a homeowner in Scottsdale, Arizona for the first time or you're a repeat buyer, buying a home is a financial and emotional decision that requires the experience and support of a team of reliable professionals. Bemo Homes can help you with all your real estate needs. Below are a few questions to see if you are Ready to Buy a Home in Scottsdale, Arizona.