In Quarter 1, 2024, Metro Phoenix saw a 6% drop in Sold properties compared to Quarter 1, 2023, yet Average Sales prices increased by 13%. Despite this, Inventory rose, offering homebuyers more choices and bargaining power. As we enter Quarter 2, our seasonally strong period for sales, attention turns to potential rate cuts by the […]
In 2023, the real estate market in Arizona delivered unexpected challenges for home-flipping enthusiasts. According to a report by ATTOM, a prominent real estate data analysis authority, there was a 29.3 percent decrease in the flipping of single-family homes and condos compared to the previous year. This downturn represented the most significant annual drop since […]
Today, on March 20, 2024, the Federal Reserve has again opted to maintain the current interest rates, marking the fifth consecutive meeting without any adjustments. This decision arrives amidst a globally anticipated announcement, underscoring the Fed’s deliberate strategy in the face of a multifaceted economic landscape. Understanding the implications of this decision requires a deeper […]
In February 2024, Scottsdale’s housing market showed a big increase in property values and demand compared to January. The average home sales price rose to $1,465,679, showing strong market activity and higher property prices. Also, the number of available properties for sale decreased from a 7-month supply in January to a 5.55-month supply in February […]
In February 2024, the Metro Phoenix housing market witnessed a significant increase in sold listings compared to January. Despite this uptick in sales, the average sales price experienced a slight decline to $1,032,410, yet the average price per square foot rose to $379. The inventory of available properties for sale decreased from 6.1 months in […]
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before Congress on Wednesday underscored the central bank’s cautious stance on interest rate cuts despite mounting pressure for monetary easing. Powell reiterated the Fed’s commitment to closely monitoring inflation and economic indicators before considering any adjustments to interest rates. In his prepared remarks to the House Financial Services Committee, […]
Inflation, the relentless specter haunting the economy, has once again defied expectations, casting a shadow over hopes for a swift resolution to its grasp on consumer wallets. According to the latest report from the Labor Department, inflation surged more than anticipated in January 2024, propelled by the unyielding surge in shelter prices, which has become […]
For both buyers and sellers, the good news is that mortgage rates have steadily declined since last October and are expected to remain in the mid-6% range for 2024. While higher than the record lows of 2020 and ’21, they still fall below the historical average of 7.74%. This, along with increased inventory, signals the […]
For both buyers and sellers, the good news is that mortgage rates have steadily declined since last October and are expected to remain in the mid-6% range for 2024. While higher than the record lows of 2020 and ’21, they still fall below the historical average of 7.74%. This, along with increased inventory, signals the […]
One question persists in the minds of those considering a move in today’s housing market: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy? Waiting for more options might seem tempting, but the reality is that it’s not the best strategy. Let’s delve into the underlying factors contributing to the low housing inventory […]
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