Scottsdale Real Estate Blog & Market News
Why Selling Your Home to a Family Member, Friend, or Neighbor Is Usually a Mistake
It sounds simple — but off-market deals with people you know almost always result in a lower sale price, legal

Long-Term Rental Properties: The Real Pros, Cons & ROI After 20 Years of Investing
Long Term Rental Property Pros and Cons: The Wealth-Building Side I’m Jay Bru, and after 20 years in the rental
50-Year Mortgages: What They Are, Where They Exist & Why They Matter for Homebuyers
The conversation around affordability always comes back to the same question: Should mortgages be longer? Some countries decided to push

Why Are Home Prices So High? The Real Reasons & What It Means for Arizona Buyers
Why Are Home Prices So High? A Clear Explanation You Can Actually Understand Updated: 2025 | By Jay Bru Group

Revenue Properties: Lessons From 20 Years as a Landlord in Arizona
I’ve been in the rental property business for over two decades, and I thought I’d be wealthy by now. However,

Arizona Housing Market Update May 2025: Inventory Hits a 9-Year High
Arizona’s real estate landscape is undergoing a notable transformation, with available home listings now at their highest level since 2016. The latest data from ARMLS—reflecting April 2025 activity—shows that the number of active listings has topped 25,000, signaling a marked shift toward a more balanced market.

Ultimate Arizona Bucket List: 50 Things to Do in the Phoenix Valley
Here is the Ultimate Arizona bucket list!!! 50 things to do in the Valley!!! Ultimate Arizona bucket list: 50

Mortgage Application Do’s and Don’ts: How to Protect Your Loan Approval
Getting a mortgage is one of the most important financial steps in buying a home — and one of the

Home Warranties Explained: What They Cover, What They Don’t & Whether You Need One
A home warranty is a renewable service protection plan that covers the repair or replacement of major home systems and appliances when they break down due to normal wear and tear.