LOVE ARIZONA? 3 Tips for Purchasing your Second Home Before You Leave the Valley of the Sun!

So you LOVE AZ, and you enjoy your seasonal months living in Scottsdale or the Valley of the Sun, so why not purchase your second home to enjoy with family and friends?  This beautiful desert living has become a favorite for winter visitors. It is a great escape from cold weather, and our communities really are resort style living at it’s finest. You won’t find rain or snow in the Valley, and if you do on that rare occasion, it’s very special to see snow on a cactus!

Instead of worrying that your favorite place may not be available next year – make a purchase and never worry again about where you will relax when you come back to Scottsdale and the Valley of the Sun.

How do you go about making a second home purchase in Scottsdale?

Here are several tips that will assist with your second home purchase in Scottsdale or the Valley of the Sun.

1. Location, Location, Location:  What are your passions and recreational interests when you are in town? Golf/Tennis/Hiking/Cycling/Swimming/Crafting/Horseback Riding/Relaxing/Spa Treatments? This will determine the area or location for searching for the perfect second home.

2. Price Range: Your second home price range depends on the size of your desired second home, and the amount of square footage you determine for your needs. What are price ranges for (patio/ town home/condo) second homes in Scottsdale?  Here are some averages:

• North Scottsdale average for approximately 2,000 sq. ft. is $500,000.
• Central Scottsdale average for approximately 1,5000 sq. ft. is $350,000.
• South Scottsdale average for approximately 1,300 sq. ft. is $300,000.
• All three Scottsdale locations have luxury condos priced over $1,000,000. These mid-rise and high-rise condo developments have amazing amenities as well.  Amenities can range from: proximity to shopping, restaurants, fitness, and entertainment. Depends if you wish to walk or take a short drive for activity. All three Scottsdale areas provide the listed amenities.  Also, keep in mind that communities can also be identified for 55 plus in Scottsdale too!

3.  Second home benefits are plentiful:  Seasonal rates and availability continue to climb, which makes a second home purchase in Scottsdale or the Valley of the Sun a real option to consider.  Seasonal months are from November through April, and the weather is perfect. Perhaps you are downsizing your primary residence and looking for something more permanent in Scottsdale. We have condos, patio homes, townhouses, and even smaller single-family homes if you want that privacy as well.  Baby Boomers are downsizing and buying second homes. They have become empty nesters or are looking for a “lock and leave,” making it easier to travel to their favorite destination in the Valley of the Sun.