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 […]
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 […]
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,” […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you aren’t doing this, you should be! When evaluating the market price of your property, your best reference point is going to be conducting an analysis of the features and condition of your home compared to homes in your neighborhood that have recently sold. There is important reasoning that supports this recommendation: The homes […]
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