More affluent Arizonans give to local charities than national average

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2013/11/14/more-affluent-arizonans-give-to-local.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2013-11-14

The McDowell Sonoran Preserve Brown's Ranch Trailhead is open!

For those of you looking for an outdoor activity to enjoy our beautiful fall weather this weekend...the McDowell Sonoran Preserve Brown's Ranch Trailhead is open! Below is a link with more information on this easy hike out to the old ranch site.http://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/trailhead/displayLocation/9#sthash.jeBCiVet.5mTPyzmc.dpbs

JUST LISTED IN PINNACLE PEAK VISTAS 3

Fabulous 1.19 acre lot capturing Pinnacle Peak, McDowell Mountain, sunset and city light views! Very private on a cul-de-sac street & easy to build on with no major washes. First time on the market since original owner purchased from the developer 25 years ago!

Offered at $449,000

Home prices post strongest annual gain in nearly 8 years

http://www.inman.com/2013/11/06/home-prices-post-highest-annual-gain-in-nearly-8-years/#!

Jumbo home loans may grow more common if Fannie and Freddie trim their mortgage limits

http://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/jumbo-home-loans-may-grow-more-common-if-fannie-and-freddie-trim-their-mortgage-limits/2013/10/31/7eba29b0-3fff-11e3-a624-41d661b0bb78_story.html#!

US home prices rise in Aug, yearly gain best since 2006: S&P/Case-Shiller

http://www.cnbc.com/id/101151520#!

Mortgage rates fall two weeks in a row: Freddie Mac

http://www.housingwire.com/articles/27731-mortgage-rates-fall-two-weeks-in-a-row-freddie-mac#!