Custom Carefree home priced to Sell - Million dollar viewBreathtaking doesn't even sum up the views this home offers. This 3 bedroom 3 bathroom home located in Velvet Shadows is priced to sell at $714,900. This custom home in Carefree is priced $100k below comparable sales. Just over 3500 square feet, all situated on nearly an acre lot with natural vegetation surrounding the home. This unique lot allows you the views most only dream of. From as far as the eye can see to the west, north and East. Epic views of the mountains and Arizona landscape. The home features a master bedroom on the main floor along with a guest room, adjacent to the hall bathroom. The master bedroom bathroom is unique with under bathtub lighting which is spectacular at night.  The remainder of the first floor incl... 03/18/2019

Here are the latest homes for sale Carefree Arizona near Scottsdale and Cave Creek. (Photo from  http://www.carefree.org/202/Carefree-Desert-Gardens). Carefree is a cool and laid back town with a great name and wonderful street names and beautiful desert vistas. How about "Meander Way, This Is It Place, Tranquil Way, Whileaway Rd" and many more? Read on... Looking to move to Carefree, Arizona? A town with great street names like Ho-Hum Road and  Easy Street and awesome views and vistas. See homes for sale in Carefree.   Bordering Carefree is Scottsdale, Arizona which is constantly selected by independent reviews as one of the best cities to live in the US. Characterized by great weather, sunsets, mountain views, "foodie" city, resort hotels, golf, shopping, sports and entertainment, exc... 01/21/2019

Here are the latest homes for sale Carefree Arizona near Scottsdale and Cave Creek. Carefree is a cool and laid back town with a great name and wonderful street names. How about "Meander Way, This Is It Place, Tranquil Way, Whileaway Rd" and many more? Read on... Looking to move to Carefree, Arizona? A town with great street names like Ho-Hum Road and  Easy Street and awesome views and vistas. See homes for sale in Carefree.   Bordering Carefree is Scottsdale, Arizona which is constantly selected by independent reviews as one of the best cities to live in the US. Characterized by great weather, sunsets, mountain views, "foodie" city, resort hotels, golf, shopping, sports and entertainment, excellent schools, bike paths, desert hikes and more, Carefree and Scottsdale is the place to rais... 10/14/2018

Here are the latest homes for sale Carefree Arizona near Scottsdale. Carefree is a cool and laid back town. Read on... Looking to move to Carefree, Arizona? A town with great street names like Ho-Hum Road and  Easy Street and awesome views and vistas. See homes for sale in Carefree.   Bordering Carefree is Scottsdale, Arizona which is constantly selected by independent reviews as one of the best cities to live in the US. Characterized by great weather, sunsets, mountain views, "foodie" city, resort hotels, golf, shopping, sports and entertainment, excellent schools, bike paths, desert hikes and more, Carefree and Scottsdale is the place to raise your family or retire!                                        Carefree Arizona homes for sale and beautiful vistas   To learn more about single... 06/28/2018

Million Dollar Views - Home for Sale in CarefreeIf you are looking for a very well cared for home, with its original owner, with Million Dollar views you have come to the right place. This 3 Bedroom Home for Sale in Northern Scottsdale features over 3,500 square feet. The home is situated on nearly an acre of land and is actually located in the community of Velvet Shadows in Carefree. Located just off the Pima and the 101, this Custom Built Home has a 27 foot long balcony for star gazing and watching the sunrise and set across the valley. In Fact, while lounging in your swimming pool, you can see the Continental Mountains as well as Black Mountain. This Custom Home with Stone fireplaces, great room and loft will not last long. Reach out today to arrange your private showing. Listed at a... 06/04/2018

Distressed properties - those that are "under water" where more is owed on the property than will be available from the proceeds of a sale of the property - are thankfully far fewer than during the crash during the latter years of the previous decade. Still - some do exist - and Short Sales are still a viable option when faced with a "must sell" scenario of an "under water" property. Currently running at less than 3% of the closed transactions every month in our MLS, homeowners in that 3%, whether in Carefree or another part of the valley, can still use our help. The first step is to contact us so we can schedule a complimentary confidential consultation to discuss how the short sale process works, and the considerations for your particular circumstances.   Careful up front planning is ... 02/03/2018

While there are far fewer people these days considering a Short Sale of their home in Carefree, there are still some who may have purchased just before the "bust" last decade who may owe significantly more on the home than the proceeds of the sale will bring. What to do? A Short Sale is one such solution. A Short Sale is a "regular resale" with one distinct and significant difference. The agreement of your lender(s) to accept less than the balance(s) owed on the loan(s). Whether or not a homeowner meets the other "requirements" of their lender(s) such as a "valid" hardship can only be determined by consultation with a skilled and experienced professional with a solid Short Sale track record - we recommend a minimum of 100 closed Short Sales with a 90%+ Short Sale List to Close ratio. Th... 12/23/2017

While the numbers of Short Sales and REOs in Carefree are way down from the staggering levels following the market crash about 10 years ago, there are still some properties "under water" and some that have received a Notice of Default, the first step in the process that will result in the Trustee's Sale on the courthouse steps. It's always sad to see people give up and walk away from a home, particularly when alternatives exist which may well be better for them and their lien holders. We've learned that often those who "opt" to let the home go to foreclosure "by default" often believe that their personal circumstances prevent them from doing a Short Sale.   Circumstances such as: Multiple Home Loans IRS Income Tax Liens Past Due Child Support Past Due HOA Fees ...and the list goes on. I... 11/02/2017

Mortgage Process: What You Need to Know – CarefreeEstates.com Mortgage Process Highlights – Many buyers are purchasing a home with a down payment as little as 3%. You may already qualify for a loan, even if you don’t have perfect credit. Take advantage of the knowledge of your local professionals who are there to help you determine how much you can afford.  Mortgage Process   The Aspiring Home Buyers Profile from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is required to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market. The results of the survey show that non-homeowners cite the main reason for not currently owning a home, as not being able to afford one. This brings us to two major misconceptions that we want... 10/09/2017

Although we no longer see the levels of Short Sales that we did a few years ago in Carefree, Notices of Default continue to be issued, meaning that yet another Carefree property is on the path towards foreclosure at auction on the courthouse steps. Suzanne and I wonder why the owners would allow the property to go to foreclosure, rather than investigate alternatives that may be mutually beneficial to themselves and their lenders. Not all properties heading for foreclosure are necessarily "under water" - which theoretically means they could be sold via a "traditional" sale rather than a "short sale" - but circumstances may mean there are other liens attached or other factors that inhibit or prevent the owners from selling the property - whether or not it's a short sale. Short Sales are "... 09/25/2017

  While the Short Sale days of the previous decade are for the most part behind us, the reality is that there are still hundreds of homes "under water" in Arizona.   While it's true that not every property facing foreclosure in Carefree is "under water", may of them are, and unfortunately many homeowners still don't understand that the likelihood is they will be far better off doing a Short Sale of their Carefree home than allowing their Carefree home to be sold at auction on the courthouse steps!    Short Sales are "regular resales" with one big difference.     Your lender(s) must agree to accept less than the amount(s) owed on your loan(s).   While there are many details regarding Short Sale Seller financial circumstances and the hardship they face, the bottom line is that most lender... 08/10/2017

  There are still hundreds of homes "under water" in Arizona.   In other words - the homes are worth less than the mortgage balance(s) - so it's not surprising that many homeowners are looking for solutions to stop foreclosure.   One solution to stop foreclosure and mitigate damage to a homeowner's credit is a Short Sale.   Short Sales are "regular resales" with one big difference.   Your lender(s) must agree to accept less than the amount(s) owed on your loan(s).   While there are many details regarding Short Sale Seller financial circumstances and the hardship they face, the bottom line is that most lenders prefer to stop foreclosure in favor of processing a Short Sale where the Seller is able to procure a Fair Market Value contract for their home.   After all, why foreclose on a home... 07/06/2017

While the number of homes "under water" in Carefree is significantly less than just a few years ago, some homeowners who purchased just before the "crash" that started in 2007 are still in a position where they owe more on their home than will be forthcoming from proceeds of a sale of the home. If you need to sell your home, and you are in this situation, a Short Sale is one solution to this situation. By definition a Short Sale is a regular resale with one distinct and significant difference. The agreement of your lender(s) to accept less than the balance owed on the loan(s). Whether or not you meet the other "requirements" of your lender(s) such as a "valid" hardship can only be determined by consultation with a skilled and experienced professional. There should be no upfront charge f... 04/27/2017

The Boulders Carefree and Scottsdale – 2016 Real Estate Activity- The Boulders - About the Community -The Boulders is a well-known community with an elegant resort and spa on-site. The large boulder outcroppings throughout the community are stunning and make for a very unique landscape. There are two golf courses on property designed by Jay Morrish as well as a tennis complex.There is a good variety of real estate choices in The Boulders. At one end are the smaller casitas that many people use as second homes or rent out privately or via the rental pool. On the other end are lovely custom-built homes on and around the golf courses.Here is an overview of The Boulders' home sales activity in 2016. Plus, I have included a snapshot of 2015's homes sales performance at the end for comparison... 03/17/2017

The Scottsdale zip code of 85266 is the farthest north end of the Scottsdale city limits, and also includes parts of  the city of Carefree; east of that you'll find the city of Cave Creek in 85331.   Carefree is a quaint "town" with streets  "Ho Hum, Artisan Way, Vanishing Trail, Lower Wash Pass, and Tortuga View" to name a few.  There isn't much retail in 85266, but what is there is charming, unique in it's small town way, although there is a larger grocery store and Target at the southern end of the zip code.    For more information about Carefree, check out the town website. And for more information about Scottsdale, visit their site.   Included in this zip code is the Boulders Resort, which was just named "Best Hotel in Arizona" by Travel & Leisure and has brand new interior finishe... 03/15/2017

Looking to move to Carefree, Arizona? A town with great street names like Ho-Hum Road and  Easy Street and awesome views and vistas. See homes for sale in Carefree. Bordering Carefree is Scottsdale, Arizona which is constantly selected by independent reviews as one of the best cities to live in the US. Characterized by great weather, sunsets, mountain views, "foodie" city, resort hotels, golf, shopping, sports and entertainment, excellent schools, bike paths, desert hikes and more, Carefree and Scottsdale is the place to raise your family or retire!                                       Carefree Arizona homes for sale and beautiful vistas To learn more about single family Detached homes for sale in Scottsdale with pictures, prices and maps. Are you looking for a new place to call home? ... 01/30/2017

Come see this and other incredible pumpkin carvings at the Carefree Enchanted Pumpkin Garden, open through Halloween evening. For more details go to: http://carefreepumpkingarden.com/ Visit http://www.anthemazhomesforsale.com/ to search for Anthem, AZ homes for sale.   SaveSave 10/28/2016

Carefree Real Estate ReportCarefree, Arizona is a small, charming community north of Scottsdale. It has a wonderful downtown with lots of shopping, galleries, dining and entertainment. The Town Center is host to live music performances, a farmers' market, wonderful holiday events and markets and some of the best Art and Wine Festivals around.Carefree is predominantly single family homes, but around the town center, you will find some great condos and townhomes. Of note is the upcoming luxury condo community, Easy Street. The single-family homes can be found nestled within the rolling hills and boulder outcroppings that gave The Boulders Resort and community its name. Other homes are perched high on Black Mountain, enjoying unparalleled valley views.Here is an overview of the real estate... 10/26/2016

Carefree Real Estate ReportCarefree, Arizona is a wonderful town located to the north of Scottsdale. Downtown Carefree is charming and offers a mix of restaurants and boutiques. Several times a year, Carefree is host to large-scale art events and other local celebrations. Creative and entertaining street names appear all over town.Carefree is also home to the world-famous Boulders Resort and Spa, with its eye-catching boulder formations and outcroppings that is was named for.Here is an overview of the real estate market in Carefree for the first half of 2016.Carefree Homes for Sale and Pending Sales - As of 7/26/16As of July 26th, there were 83 single-family homes on the market in Carefree. The asking prices ranged from $175,000 for a 1,500 square foot home to $3,895,000 for a 11,544 sq... 09/05/2016

Easy Street Luxury Community to Be Built in Carefree, ArizonaCarefree, Arizona is a charming town located just to the north of Scottsdale. It is home to The Boulders Resort and has a lively shopping and dining district with events and activities going on all year long. The terrain is rolling hills and views of Black Mountain, the surrounding mountains and desert abound.And coming to Carefree in the Fall of 2017 will be Easy Street, an upscale community of 44 condos that will have access to amazing on-site amenities as well as all that Carefree has to offer.What sets Easy Street apart from its other luxury community counterparts in Scottsdale is its setting in a more desert-like environment and the offer of the highest-end amenities at lower average prices than seen in Scottsdale. Plus, ... 07/14/2016