Writing
Articles and insights from Don Aldrich.
How Do I Compare Scottsdale Neighborhoods by Daily Life?
Compare Scottsdale neighborhoods by commute, lot size, and walkability using Walk Score, zoning districts, Loop 101 access, and transit facts as of 2026.
How Do I Decide Between Selling Now and Waiting in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale homes sold at a $906,900 median, 77 days on market and 96.2% of asking price in August 2026. Here is how to decide whether to sell now or wait.
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.