My favorite thing to do in my job as a Scottsdale real estate agent is to negotiate offers. When I’m representing the seller in the sale of a home, my job is to get them the highest possible price and the best possible terms. While there are a number of terms that are typically negotiated in the offer - closing dates, who will pay the HOA transfer fees, termite treatments, Continue Reading
Hike and explore the McDowell Sonoran Preserve’s Gateway Trailhead near DC Ranch
Love to hike in Scottsdale's Sonoran Desert? Enjoy architecture? Why not try a unique experience that combines the two, and head out to the Gateway Trailhead of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve near DC Ranch for a day of great exploration. With over 100 miles of trails located right in DC Ranch's backyard, you will experience the best that Arizona has to offer: breathtaking Continue Reading
The Country Club at DC Ranch renovation update: one month until opening day party
Last year, members of The Country Club at DC Ranch approved a $4M renovation project that included golf course improvements and clubhouse expansion and renovations, which began May 1. We have been monitoring the progress all summer in this blog, and are excited to announce that we are just one-month away from the November 7th opening day party. The clubhouse's exterior Continue Reading
Scottsdale Quarter offers live music Saturday nights through November 22nd
Scottsdale Quarter, the most popular and diverse shopping area near DC Ranch, began it's fall live music festival yesterday evening. The series will run every Saturday night from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm through November 22nd. Rock Lobster, a local band that plays hits from the 80's, kicked off the series last night. We are DC Ranch real estate specialists and one of our Continue Reading
3 bedroom + den golf course home for sale in DC Ranch’s Country Club Village
One of The Matheson Team's newest listings is a 3 bedroom plus den, 4 bathroom, single level home backing to The Country Club at DC Ranch golf course. This home has a sunny, south facing backyard - perfect for the winter resident. The address of this property is 9290 E. Thompson Peak Parkway #259, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. The asking price is $1,125,000. Surrounded by golf course on Continue Reading
The Country Club at DC Ranch member survey results: 92% satisfaction rate
The Country Club at DC Ranch members participated in a survey in July of this year, and the results showed that the club outpaced the industry average in overall member satisfaction. An impressive 92% of members said they are more than satisfied with the club, compared to 83% of members at 103 other country clubs that were polled. As Scottsdale realtors who specialize in DC Continue Reading
The Living Room Wine Cafe and Lounge opens new location at DC Ranch Market Street
Tom Kaufman, owner and operator of The Living Room, a wine bar and restaurant concept that he started in Chandler, is opening a new location this Friday, October 3rd in DC Ranch's Market Street in Scottsdale. The Living Room's location is a premier spot on Market Street, the space formerly occupied by Armitage Bistro, which closed earlier this year. Tom comes from a long history of Continue Reading
11th Annual Tour de Scottsdale next Sunday, October 12 | DC Ranch
Sunday, October 12th marks the 11th annual Tour de Scottsdale. The proceeds of the event, which starts and finishes at Market Street in DC Ranch, go to the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy to benefit the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The McDowell Sonoran Preserve is important to residents of DC Ranch because the two properties are adjoining and, in some areas, even intertwined. This Continue Reading
Real estate market update for zip code 85255 in North Scottsdale
Since we're wrapping up the 3rd quarter of 2014, we thought it would be a nice time for a review of the real estate market in 85255. Below are 3 graphs which give you an idea of what is happening in the market in terms of active listings, number of sales, and average sales price per square foot sales for single family homes in 85255. All data and graphs were obtained from Michael Continue Reading
Title insurance protects your new home against past claims on the title
When you are purchasing a home, how do you know if there is a lien on the property? What can a home buyer do to be sure the property they are purchasing has "clear title" (no liens?) First of all - what is a real estate lien? A lien is an encumbrance on a property to secure a debt that the property owner owes to the person placing the lien. There are many types of liens - Continue Reading
DC Ranch Community Council starts new Spotlight Speaker series | Scottsdale
The DC Ranch Community Council is starting a new Spotlight Speaker series beginning Wednesday, October 22 at The Homestead Community Center. The series is intended to engage residents in learning and discussion on several topics. The speakers are chosen based on their subject matter expertise. Initial topics include a variety of contemporary and historical issues including Continue Reading
DC Ranch HOA reminds sellers to have "pre-inspection" before listing home for sale
An article in the September 2014 issue of the DC Ranch News reminded residents who are considering selling their homes to call the Ranch Association for a complimentary inspection before listing their home for sale. When a home sells in DC Ranch, the HOA performs a "Transfer and Disclosure inspection," which reviews the outside elements of the home - such as plants, paint colors, and Continue Reading
2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo for sale at the Village at Market Street in DC Ranch
The Matheson Team has a new listing in the Village at Market Street condominiums in DC Ranch, built by PB Bell: a 2-bedroom, 2 bathroom, ground floor unit with 1,298 square feet. The property address is 20801 N. 90th Place, #161, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255. The list price of this home is $240,000. If you are looking for a low-maintenance, lock-and-leave type property within 5 Continue Reading
Grass overseeding throughout DC Ranch common areas, September 29 – October 24
Just like the golf courses in our area, the lawns of the DC Ranch community centers, common areas and parks will be overseeded during the last week of September. Residents are asked to keep off all common area grass from September 29 - October 24th to allow it to grow properly. Overseeding is what we call the practice of "replacing" the summer grass with winter grass. The Continue Reading
4th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships October 25-26 at WestWorld
The excitement and flare of the 4th Annual Scottsdale Polo Championships: Horses & Horsepower returns to Scottsdale's Westworld, just 5 minutes from DC Ranch, on October 25-26. Last year the polo championship drew the largest crowd in the country for a 2-day polo event, peaking at 12,400 attendees. This year, the event has added an additional match. Check out the Continue Reading
Is a home buyer’s verbal offer to purchase real estate enforceable in Arizona?
Can you hold a buyer to a verbal offer they have made on your home? Probably not, since in Arizona, real estate contracts are only enforceable only when they are in alignment with the Statute of Frauds. What does the Statute of Frauds have to do with your real estate transaction? To have a legally binding and enforceable contract, everything! There are only two elements that are necessary Continue Reading
The Country Club at DC Ranch: Updated overseeding and reopening schedule
Most Arizona golf courses close for 2-3 weeks between September and October every year for "overseeding." The Country Club at DC Ranch will begin overseeding tomorrow, Monday, September 22nd, and will re-open on Friday, October 17th. The Country Club will be open during these dates, but the golf course will be closed. The driving range is scheduled to re-open on October Continue Reading
Traffic safety awareness: DC Ranch installs 3 electronic speed monitoring signs
Three programmable electronic speed signs have been recently installed within DC Ranch by the Homeowners' Association. Speeding on neighborhood streets was one of the main concerns that DC Ranch residents expressed in a recent survey. The electronic signs are moveable and sit above community speed signs for driver visibility. They are programmed to show the speed limit you are driving. Continue Reading
Getting ready to sell your DC Ranch home and wondering if you should update?
It’s September, and soon the seasonal visitors and buyers will start to trickle back to Scottsdale and the DC Ranch area for its outstanding weather. If your plans are to sell your house this season, it’s not too late to get it ready by making some home improvements and adding some upgrades. Keep in mind that not all upgrades will add to the bottom line, so be prudent before shelling out the Continue Reading
Do it yourself home maintenance: flush your water heater with 6 easy steps | DC Ranch
Regularly maintaining your home's systems, such as its heating and cooling systems, appliances, roof and hot water heaters can prolong their functional lives, save dollars, and signal a potential issue before it gets to an emergency situation. Below are 6 do-it-yourself steps for maintaining your hot water heater. When water goes into a water heater, sediment and Continue Reading
4 Scottsdale zoning proposals that would amend the City’s General Plan
On September 10th, Scottsdale residents were given the opportunity to learn about and comment on 4 zoning proposals that would amend the City's General Plan. Of the four proposals, the relocation of Greasewood Flat was the most strongly opposed. The Matheson Team, your DC Ranch real estate experts, strives to keep you up to date on what's happening in the community. Bookmark Continue Reading
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