Writing
Articles and insights from Don Aldrich.
What Should I Prepare Before Listing a Home with an HOA in Scottsdale?
What Scottsdale sellers should gather before listing in an HOA: CC&Rs, bylaws, minutes, budget, reserve study, architectural approvals, and assessment payoffs.
When Should I Update My Home Before Listing in Scottsdale?
What to update before listing a Scottsdale luxury home, what to leave for buyers, and how permits, pool rules and Arizona disclosure shape the decision.
How Do I Verify School Boundaries and Enrollment in Scottsdale?
How to confirm which school serves a Scottsdale address, why listing-site maps are approximate, and how open enrollment and boundary changes actually work.
How Do I Compare Monthly Ownership Costs by Property Type in Scottsdale?
A Scottsdale buyer's framework for modeling monthly cost: principal and interest, property taxes, insurance, HOA dues, water and sewer, cooling, pool, and landscaping.
What Should I Know About Buying a Home on a Golf Course in Scottsdale?
Easements, ball strikes, HOA and club dues, course redevelopment risk, and lot position: what to check before buying a Scottsdale golf-course home in 2026.