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Buying in 2026: Where Opportunity Is Opening in Phoenix, Arizona Buyers: Buying season has begun in Greater Phoenix, and it’s kicking off with a wave of fresh new listings. In a typical year, January is the most popular month for luxury and retirement community listings to hit the market, while March tends to be the peak month for the mainstream. Within the first 3-4 weeks of the year, these new listings are met with buyer demand that escalates dramatically in January, then t

Listed by: Sasha Rahban with Douglas Elliman of California Real Estate Agent Who Grew Up in Real-Life ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Mansion Lists $30 Million Home for First Time in 50 Years. The iconic Los Angeles mansion that took center stage in Will Smith 's hit sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" is available to buy for the first time in 50 years, to the tune of $29.5 million—having been listed by a real estate agent who was "born and raised" inside the home. For the last

Seller Momentum Softens as More Cities in the Phoenix Area Tip Toward Buyers, and that has doubled since last week. Fountain Hills and Cave Creek have now joined Avondale and Paradise Valley, leaving 14 cities still trending in favor of sellers. Sellers can take some comfort in the fact that all four cities shifting toward buyers are relatively small markets. Brad Daniels, Realtor. My Home Group The average Cromford Market Index (CMI)* is currently up 5.8% month over month, w

A Strong Start to 2026 for the Greater Phoenix, Arizona Housing Market.  Affidavits of value for December have taken a little longer than usual to process, but the data for Maricopa County is now complete, and it provides a clearer picture of how the market closed out the year. Brad Daniels, Realtor® My Home Group Closings: Up on Paper, Softer Beneath the Surface December recorded 6,098 closed transactions, which is: Up 5.0% year over year from 5,805 closings in December 2024

As we kick off 2026,  it is a strong start for the Greater Phoenix, Arizona Housing Market , particularly compared to the cautious tone many of us felt heading into the final quarter of last year. Let’s break down what the numbers are telling us and what to watch as we move deeper into our winter market. The Big Picture: Supply, Demand & Momentum Using ARMLS data comparing January 1, 2026, vs. January 1, 202,5, across all areas and property types: Active Listings (excluding U

Holiday Cheer Comes to the Phoenix, Arizona Housing Market, with one exception. The Cromford® Market Index (CMI)* increased in 17 of 18 cities, and 12 of those markets rose by more than 10%.   Two key factors drive this shift: inventory declined more than typical for the November-December period, and buyer demand has regained some momentum—though it remains below long-term norms.   Sellers in Paradise Valley have little to worry about. After an exceptionally strong run over t

Income Growth, Affordability, And A Shifting Market in Phoenix, Arizona. For Buyers Journalists covering housing affordability frequently quote sources citing median household income. Household income can be broken down into two categories, family and non-family households. The US Census defines a family household as two or more people living in a home and related by blood or marriage. Non-family households include all others, such as unrelated people living together or alone

Momentum Builds for Sellers as Demand Strengthens Across Greater Phoenix Once again, the trend over the past week has been strongly favorable to sellers across Greater Phoenix. Demand continues to improve while supply is declining, creating a clear shift in market momentum. For the second week in a row, green circles outnumber red circles by a wide margin—15 to 3. The average change in the Cromford® Market Index (CMI)* over the past month is now +8.6%, up notably from +6.4% l

How Inflation, and Jobs Are Shaping Rates in Phoenix, Arizona This week’s data paints a slightly less favorable picture for sellers in smaller cities than in the large-city rankings. We’re seeing three cities in seller’s markets and nine leaning toward buyers. Because these secondary markets are much smaller, their numbers tend to swing more dramatically. A handful of extra closings can shift the trends quickly, so it’s wise to view these stats with a bit more caution. Apache

November Real Estate Insights: Shifting Trends for Buyers and Sellers in Phoenix, AZ For Buyers It’s been an exciting month of November since President Trump floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage to help some buyers qualify to purchase a home. Initial reactions from the industry have spurred a healthy discussion about its potential impact on borrowers, affordability, and demand. Since then, multiple ideas have been circulating for new products that reduce payments without ex

Buyer Advantage Holds In Phoenix, Arizona — But Balance Is Creeping In A Slight Lift for Buyers   We’re seeing a touch more strength in buyer-favoring cities this week. Twelve cities leaned more toward buyers over the past month, one held steady, and five tipped toward sellers — including Tempe, Buckeye, Fountain Hills, Chandler, and Cave Creek.   Leading the buyer-friendly shift? Paradise Valley, Peoria, Goodyear, Scottsdale, and San Tan Valley. Everyone else nudged 5% or le

Buyers Still Have The Edge In Phoenix, Arizona… But The Shift Is Losing Steam as I see a slightly stronger table than last week. 13 cities have become more favorable for buyers over the past month, while the remaining five have moved in a direction favorable to sellers. The latter group is Tempe, Buckeye, Fountain Hills, Chandler, and Gilbert.   Leading the larger group, improving for buyers are Peoria, Goodyear, Scottsdale, and San Tan Valley. All the other large cities that

Still a Buyer’s Market… Just a Little Less in Phoenix, Arizona As last week, 15 cities became more favorable for buyers over the past month, while the remaining 3 moved in a direction favorable for sellers. The latter group is Tempe, Gilbert, and Buckeye.   Leading the large group improving for buyers are Cave Creek, Peoria, and Avondale. All the other large cities that moved in favor of buyers did so by 6% or less.   The average change in Cromford Market Index (CMI)* was -2.

This Quarter Belongs to Buyers in Phoenix, Arizona For Buyers Mortgage rates dropped over 2 months from July 15th (6.85%) to September 16th (6.1%), dropping payments by 7.5% across the board and reaching the lowest rate in over a year. Real estate professionals swung open the gates and awaited a stampede of buyers to arrive. But, while there was a wave of refinances, purchase applications were stubborn. This is a common phenomenon. While rates are actively dropping, it’s huma

The Buyer’s Window Is Closing: Market Shift Ahead in Greater Phoenix, Arizona The first thing to note this week is that our tracking now includes 18 major cities. We’ve officially separated Queen Creek (85142) from San Tan Valley (85140, 85143, 85144), as their boundaries have become more defined and San Tan Valley has grown into the largest town in Pinal County.   The second—and perhaps most telling—change is visual: a sea of red dots has returned to the table. After several

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