14554 E Lupine Drive #9, Scottsdale AZ 85259

Best lot in Hidden Hills! Gated community for security. Unequaled views of the entire Valley. This 1.09 acre property is nestled up against the McDowell Mt. Reserve where no one can build. There are breathtaking City views and indescribable sunsets. Buffered by NAOS land, the buildable square footage of the lot is 100% minus the setbacks. This superlative lot offers the privacy that a homeowner desires when building a custom home, yet its easy access is close to many amenities that North Scottsdale offers. Custom plans are ready for permits from the City of Scottsdale.

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Listing Commissions and Related Issues

Are Commissions Negotiable? In some areas of the country there is a certain percentage that real estate agents expect to earn as a commission.This commission amount is a certain percent of the sales price.Or, some companies will charge a set fee for their services.However, just like anything else in real estate, this amount is negotiable.When completing the listing agreement, you and your agent will agree on the amount of the real estate commission. Cut-Rate Listing Commissions With the advent of the web, a lot of agents are offering “cut-rate” commissions. Most of the time, lower commissions are tied to a

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The Business Cycle and Buying a Home

Recession and Expansion There are times when the economy is brisk and everyone feels confident about his or her prospects for the future. As a result, they spend money. People eat out more, buy new cars, and…. …they buy new homes. Then, for one reason or another, the economy slows down. Companies lay off employees and consumers are more careful about where they spend money, perhaps saving more than usual. As a result, the economy decelerates even further. If it slows enough, we have a recession. During such a time, fewer people are buying homes. Even so, some homeowners find

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Which Real Estate Professional do you choose?

If you’re like many people, you pick Real Estate Professional number three. This is an agent who seems willing to listen to your input and work with you. This is an agent that cares about putting the most money in your pocket. This is an agent that is willing to start out at your price and if you need to drop the price later, you can do that easily, right? After all, everyone else does it! The truth is that you may have just met an agent engaging in a questionable sales practice called “buying a listing.” He “bought” the listing by

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