In the coming months, inventory and mortgage rates will be the key factors to watch. Despite higher borrowing costs, Scottsdale’s stable pricing and price per square foot suggest the market remains healthy across multiple price categories, with the luxury segment providing an additional boost rather than masking weakness elsewhere. If inventory continues to tighten, the […]
In the coming months, it’s important to watch whether mortgage rates continue to rise or begin to stabilize, as this will have a direct impact on buyer activity. Even with higher rates, the number of homes available for sale has remained steady and home prices have continued to hold firm, suggesting buyers are still actively […]
Many of the pain point items an inspector will find in your home are low hanging fruit projects that may not take you a lot of time or money to fix. Why is this so crucial? Home buyers are happy to pay top dollar for a house that is move-in ready and doesn’t have a […]
One of the biggest debates in real estate today isn’t about interest rates or home prices. It’s about who controls listing exposure, when buyers see a home, and ultimately whether sellers are maximizing their opportunity in the marketplace. At the center of the discussion are Coming Soon listings, private exclusives, and off-market marketing strategies that […]
Thinking of Buying a Home on Your Own? This is called self-representation, where there is no REALTOR® involved on one side of the transaction. The homebuyer or home seller is choosing to represent themselves throughout the transaction process. There are a few major pain points to self-representation. With self representation, it can be easy for […]
Selling a home that’s currently occupied by a tenant adds complexity, but it’s entirely doable with planning, transparency, and respect for both your legal obligations and your tenant’s rights. Whether you’re aiming to sell to an investor looking for rental income or a buyer who intends to occupy the property, your strategy will hinge on […]
While a home inspection is usually one of the steps a home buyer will take after putting an offer on a home, it is advised to conduct an inspection on your own before you get to that step of the process. This gives you as the seller a major advantage in the process, because you’ve […]
Did You Know The Same Real Estate Agent Can Represent Both Parties in a Transaction? In Arizona, it’s legal for a real estate broker/agent to act as a dual agent, which means they will represent both the seller and the buyer in the same home transaction. Here’s how a dual agency deal works: both the seller […]
In the coming months, it’s important to watch whether rising inventory continues to shift leverage toward buyers, creating more competition among sellers. Buyer activity should remain steady, but increasingly selective, with negotiation and price sensitivity playing a larger role in transactions. Ultimately, how well sellers align pricing with current market conditions will determine whether homes […]
The 19% drop in average sales price is a headline-grabbing shift; however, it’s largely driven by the luxury market rebalancing and price sensitivity, not a collapse in demand. MetroPhoenix is transitioning from a seller-leaning market to a balanced market. While steady mortgage rates may keep the market measured and negotiation-driven. Sellers need to price strategically […]