This contemporary residence located in exclusive Eagle Mountain Country Club in Fountain Hills, AZ offers extraordinary views and finely appointed interiors.
Housing market trends and forecast
Moody's Economy.com supplied the data for this interactive. Each of the five charts shows the quarterly performance of an important component of the housing market's health from first quarter 2000 through fourth quarter 2012. Data from the fourth quarter 2009 onward are forecasts by Moody's Economy.com. Seasonally-adjusted figures, or seasonally-adjusted annual rates, are used for each component to simplify comparisons.
Moody's Economy.com chose these five indicators because they show key trends in the residential housing market. Sales of new and existing homes and the national median price for existing homes are closely followed benchmarks of the demand for housing. Both sales and prices are also influenced by supply, represented here by the number of single-family homes available for sale and single- and multi-family housing starts. A large supply of houses puts downward pressure on prices. Foreclosures also push down prices by increasing the supply of low-priced houses on the market.
Currently high mortgage delinquencies and defaults point to a continuing high number of foreclosure sales the next few years. Moody's Economy.com supplied not only the forecasts, but also historical data back to 2000, using figures from the National Association of Realtors, the U.S. Census Bureau and credit-reporting firm Equifax.
As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed new legislation that:
Here is more information about how the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit can help prospective home buyers become part of the American dream. If you have specific questions or need additional information, please contact a tax professional or the Internal Revenue Service at 800-829-1040.
Click above to visit the NAR page with more information.
A warm contemporary in Scottsdale's desireable Cactus Acres, this estate property offers about 7,800 sq ft on an acre+ lot. 
Designed and built by Kass Homes, this contemporary masterpiece in Candlewood Estates at Troon North offers the finest amenities, finishes and construction. 
Another great event with the Scottsdale Luxury Home Tour. On Thursday, September 17 our featured speaker was Arizona State Treasurer, Dean Martin.
Treasurer Martin spoke out the States financial situation and about the $39 billion budget he manages to pay for State services. He also spoke about the real estate market trends that he has seen from the State bank's perspective and his opinion on what lenders can do to start improving the economic climate.
Who knows....maybe we'll see him run for Governor one day.
Check out the newest issue of Jetset Magazine. 
Even in this market, this home won't last long in FireRock CC. 6,188 SF with 4 bedrooms, den, greatroom plan, game room w/wet bar, home theater, fitness/flex room, spa w/rock waterfall into a freeform pool. Now offered at $1,375,000
Experience this home at http://www.tourfactory.com/512374
Here's the latest issue of my digital magazine with luxury homes in Scottsdsale and the surrounding areas. Click on the title above to take a look and when open, click on the virtual tour links for more photos tours or emails to be in touch.
This month's Luxury Home Magazine is now available! The front cover features my listing in Carefree Ranch Homesteads on 12 Acre - A Fabulous Organic Contemporary unlike any other and offered at $6.9 million.
Monica earns the EcoBroker® Certification! If investors buy smart, they will succeed in this market. Partnering with a seasoned real estate professional who is experienced with investments is crucial to that success.
I have a client who is interested in buying a new custom home in a well-known golf community N. Scottsdale. He has been trying to buy the same home now for 2 months.Learn more about the Homebuyer Tax Credit. Who wouldn't want to take advantage of it?
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Check out my January DigiMag for a feature on all of my listings in Scottsdale, Carefree and Fountain Hills!
This fabulous new listing in Carefree Ranch Homesteads is fit for celebrity or those who seek total privacy. It's organic contemporary architecture is unmatched in quality and design. On 12.5 desert acres, it's a piece of art for the soul. Offered at $8,900,000.
On 3.5 acres, this rare elevated lot in Whisper Rock captures mountain views from every angle and is now offered at $3,650,000 (originally at $4,295,000).
It's all in the details. Fabulously built by Bertrand Custom Homes and now offered at $3,290,000.
This year's Scottsdale Luxury Home Tour 2008 Holiday Soiree was a success. Special guests Chad Rogers & Madison Hildebrand from BRAVO's "Million Dollar Listing" were a big hit!
Fabulous new listing offered at $1,799,000 in the guard-gated golf community of Eagle Mountain. Owned by an award-winning designer, the interiors soft contemporary with features such as glass tile, tufted fabric wall treatments, exquisite chandeliers and
bright open spaces. Views of city lights, mountains and the golf course. Also available as a luxury vacation rental or as a special location for photos shoots and commercials. Visit monicamonson.com for more information.
Unbelievable. A Pompeii-inspired 8,000+ SF home in Troon Highlands Estate in North Scottsdale is offered at $2,670,127. How can this be? 4,500 SF homes in the same neighborhood sell in the $2.2m range. This home is nearing completion. It's time to check it out if you want to find the "deal" of the century. (By the way Ladies...it has room for a dedicated shoe closet!)
