The market fluctuates constantly, so if you want to know what you will need to pay to get the home you want, analyze the market trends! If you are well versed on the market trends, it will allow you to avoid overreacting if your offer is rejected. While a home rejection is always painful, it’s […]
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 […]
Published: May 30, 2025 In May, the Federal Reserve purchased $43.6 billion in U.S. Treasury securities, including nearly $9 billion in 30-year bonds, without issuing a formal announcement. While these purchases are technically public record, the lack of public-facing commentary or media coverage has led some analysts to describe the move as “stealth quantitative easing,” […]
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for… You’re ready to submit an offer on a home, which means it’s time to start the negotiations. Your realtor should be able to prep you in advance so that you are never blindsighted throughout the process. As you put together your offer, you want to closely look at […]
As summer 2025 approaches, the real estate markets in Phoenix and Scottsdale are flashing unmistakable signs of a slowdown. Inventory levels are climbing fast, price cuts are widespread, and the once-frenzied buyer pool is thinning. But this isn’t just a local cooling—it reflects broader economic anxiety sparked partly by international trade tensions and a sharp […]
Metro Phoenix is no stranger to growth. For decades, it has been a magnet for those chasing the sun, seeking opportunity, or simply looking for more space. But in 2025, that growth story is entering a new chapter—one defined not just by population gains, but by transformative corporate investments that are reshaping neighborhoods from the […]
On May 7, 2025, the Federal Reserve announced it would leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25% to 4.50%, marking the third straight meeting with no change in policy. While many consumers and housing market watchers had hoped for a rate cut to ease borrowing costs, the Fed’s decision came amid mixed economic signals—particularly […]
In the coming months, it’s important to watch for whether rising inventory continues to give buyers more leverage and soften home prices further. Sellers may need to adjust expectations as properties take longer to move and pricing becomes more critical in a competitive market. With mortgage rates holding steady, buyer activity could pick up, making […]
In the coming months, it’s important to watch if buyer activity picks up in response to growing inventory and softening prices, or if the market continues to cool. Sellers should closely monitor pricing trends, as overpricing in a shifting market can lead to extended days on the market. Meanwhile, strength in luxury sales, like those […]
The U.S. Consumer Confidence Index just posted its sharpest drop in nearly two years, falling to 86.0 in April 2025 — almost 8 points from March. For context, that’s the lowest consumer sentiment reading since May 2020, during the early months of the pandemic. And while this kind of economic indicator may sound abstract, it’s […]