Mortgage rates ease slightly but stay above 7%
Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed average was 7.32% for the week of Oct 22, down from 7.40% the two prior weeks but still well above the 6.3% range of a year ago.
143 homes sold in September (−14% vs. last year) at a $877K median. Homes that sold went under contract in a median 73 days, up from 67 a year ago, and are closing at about 96% of list price. Well-priced homes are moving; buyers have room to negotiate on the rest.
| Measure | Value | Change | Source & period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price per sq ftRedfin · 3 months ending Sep 2026 | $402 | −7.2% | Redfin · 3 months ending Sep 2026 |
| Typical days to pendingRedfin Compete Score · Oct 2026 | 73 | — | Redfin Compete Score · Oct 2026 |
| Compete Score (0–100)Redfin Compete Score · Oct 2026 · somewhat competitive | 33 | — | Redfin Compete Score · Oct 2026 · somewhat competitive |
Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed average was 7.32% for the week of Oct 22, down from 7.40% the two prior weeks but still well above the 6.3% range of a year ago.
SUSD is asking voters to approve a $375 million bond for classroom upgrades, technology, roofs and HVAC, school safety and buses. The district estimates the cost at about $157 a year on a $607,000 home.
The statewide measure on the Nov. 3 ballot would require districts to put at least 60% of operating spending into direct instruction. SUSD is at 54% and says reaching the target would mean moving about $14.9 million from other budget lines, starting with roughly $1.2 million in year one.
In a 3–2 vote, the SUSD board approved closing the Laguna Elementary and Copper Ridge campuses starting next school year. Laguna students will be divided among Redfield, Anasazi and Cochise elementary schools, and attendance boundaries will be redrawn.
ADOT and the City of Scottsdale added a general-purpose lane in each direction on Loop 101 between Princess Drive/Pima Road and Shea Boulevard and rebuilt interchanges. Main construction wrapped in early 2026; ADOT's October update reports final striping and electrical work finished.
Diversified Partners bought the former Forever Corporate Plaza at 7501 E. McCormick Parkway for $25.5M and plans a $70M redevelopment into more than 100,000 sq ft of restaurants, retail, wellness and Class A office. SUSHISAMBA, V Modern Italian, La La Land Cafe and Frost Gelato have signed leases; phase one could open next fall.
HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center opened its roughly $60M Heart Care Center, a 400-space parking garage and a new main entrance, with gastroenterology and women's and infants expansions still to come.
Spooky train rides, carousel, a new haunted train walkthrough and a Storybook Train Ride. Timed entry, tickets online.
Driving range closed Oct 10–26; Lakes & Dunes nines Oct 10–31; Arroyo nine Oct 12–31. Courses reopen green for the winter season.
Open board meeting of the Scottsdale Ranch Community Association.
Overview presentation on the activities, fitness, wellness and support programs at the Via Linda Senior Center, which sits inside the community. Coffee and donuts.
Open board meeting of the McCormick Ranch Property Owners' Association.
Hands-on floral bouquet class. The club listing also shows an April date, so confirm with the club.
The Saturday farmers market has moved from the First & Brown lot to the City Hall parking lot near Civic Center, with parking across the street at One Civic Center.
No initiation fee. 7-day memberships are $4,550 single or $7,600 couple; 4-day (Mon–Thu) is $3,050 single; family add-on $500 per child. Includes green fees, range and member events; $27 daily cart fee.
Residents gather to hear live musicians.
A 100+ member group with monthly luncheons, speakers and weekly games.
Monthly meeting of the McCormick Ranch Women's Association.
Dinner events with open bar, appetizers, seated dinner and live entertainment, open to all Scottsdale Ranch residents.
Neighborhood-wide yard sale across Scottsdale Ranch. Homeowners who register by Oct 30 are listed on the shopper's map; anyone can still hold a sale without registering.
Drop-off for anything left over from the Community Wide Sale, or for neighbors who want to donate without holding a sale.
Top MLB prospects in the Fall League's all-star game, aired live on MLB Network.
Guided tastings of about five varietals, usually led by a wine professional.
Rockin Rollz Lobster & Sushi serves lobster rolls, lobster tacos, lobster mac-n-cheese and sushi bowls. Seating provided.
Active retired men meet over coffee for speakers and table discussions.
Holiday buffet seating at the club restaurant, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Reservations are now open through the club’s online request form.
Scottsdale's holiday light display with train and carousel rides, S'more Land and Santa visits (dates TBA). Closed Dec 24 and 25. Tickets go on sale Oct 27 at 8:00 AM and sell out every year.
New toys, clothing, shoes, socks, household essentials and school supplies for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale (ages 4–19).
Carolers, Santa, balloon twisters, desserts and refreshments. The lighted boat parade on Lake Serena reaches the community center around 7:00–7:15 PM. For Scottsdale Ranch residents. Open to Scottsdale Ranch residents only.
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Events come from community associations, clubs and venues and can change. Please confirm details with the host.
A 10,000 sq ft resident clubhouse: pool, fitness center and classes, tennis and pickleball, bar, wine and card rooms, library and a heated, shaded patio. Social calendar includes happy hours, wine dinners, book and movie clubs, seminars and an annual resident art walk.
More: Gainey Ranch Community Association ↗Two 18-hole courses (Palm and Pine), range, restaurant and banquet space. The Pine back nine is being resurfaced with bunker restoration and redesigned greens, per the club's July update.
More: McCormick Ranch Golf Club ↗The hub of Scottsdale Ranch social life: home to the Jazz Nights, Wine Club, Yacht Club dinners, Women's Association and Men's Club, Bunko and Knitwits.
More: Scottsdale Ranch Community Association ↗Private club with three nines (Arroyo, Dunes and Lakes), a ballroom and a member events calendar of classes, concerts and dinners.
More: Gainey Ranch Golf Club ↗See every 85258 home for sale, straight from the MLS.