A recent headline from Redfin sparked a national conversation: the U.S. housing market now has nearly 500,000 more home sellers than buyers—the most significant gap in over a decade. Based on April 2025 MLS listings and Redfin’s buyer activity models, the report suggests a subtle yet important shift toward a buyer’s market. Here in Scottsdale […]
In the coming months, it’s essential to monitor how rising inventory in Scottsdale affects the market, particularly in mid-range price points. While luxury homes continue to command top dollar, overall sales activity is softening under the weight of higher mortgage rates, now nearing 7%. Sellers should focus on strategic pricing and presentation, while buyers may […]
In the coming months, watch for buyers gaining more leverage as inventory continues to rise across Metro Phoenix markets. Mortgage rates have climbed to 6.94%, which may pressure affordability and influence buyer urgency. Despite slower sales, average prices remain strong, suggesting that pricing strategy and property positioning will be key for both buyers and sellers […]
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,” […]
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 […]
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