In the coming months, it’s important to watch for continued inventory growth, which is giving buyers more choices and shifting negotiating power away from sellers. Although average sale prices are holding steady, the decline in price per square foot and longer time on market Hint at softening demand. If mortgage rates continue to ease, even […]
In the coming months, it’s important to watch for continued inventory growth, which is giving buyers more choices and shifting negotiating power away from sellers. Although average sale prices are holding steady, the decline in price per square foot and longer time on market Hint at softening demand. If mortgage rates continue to ease, even […]
At the European Central Bank’s prestigious annual forum in Sintra, Portugal, on July 1, 2025, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell took the stage alongside global counterparts, offering a clear message: the Fed is exercising caution, not making hasty decisions. While markets had been hoping for a signal that interest rate cuts were imminent, Powell instead […]
This summer was supposed to be the season when housing regained its momentum. Warmer weather, pent-up demand, and some long-awaited relief from high mortgage rates were all expected to spark activity. But instead of momentum, we’ve got a market clouded by rising global tension, stubbornly high interest rates, and an economy that seems to be […]
On June 18, 2025, the Federal Reserve announced that it would hold its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.25% to 4.50%, opting to maintain its current course in the face of elevated inflation and rising global trade tensions. While Fed officials continue to signal that two rate cuts may still be forthcoming before the end […]
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 […]
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