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Cities Offering Transparent Homebuying Costs in Fall 2026
As someone deeply invested in helping our Phoenix community make informed real estate decisions, I want to highlight that this coming fall, certain U.S. cities may present extra hurdles for homebuyers. High insurance premiums, shifting market values, and environmental...
Are the Scales Tipping Toward Buyers? Reports Say Maybe
It’s interesting to see how the balance in today’s real estate market may be shifting, with recent reports noting that seller concessions reached 44.7% in August—the highest we’ve seen since 2020. As demand strengthens and those lock-in effects start to ease, buyers...
Phoenix, Tucson Show Steady Progress in Housing Affordability
Just reviewed the latest national housing affordability report, and it’s interesting to see Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler landing at No. 40, with a median home price of $507,246. While we’re not topping the charts for affordability, our market stands in a more balanced...
U.S. Builder Sentiment Hits 12-Month Low
Builder sentiment across the U.S. just reached its lowest point in the past year, with the latest builder-confidence index dropping 3 points to 32 in late Q3. As someone who guides everyday investors and homeowners through the ups and downs of residential real estate,...
4 Questions Shaping US Housing Affordability
Housing affordability is on everyone’s mind these days, and the landscape is shifting in ways that matter for everyday investors and homeowners. We’re seeing clear signals of housing disinflation—buyers and sellers are often out of sync, and sellers are increasingly...
US Data Centers Split Housing Outcomes
As someone passionate about smart real estate investment and helping clients build long-term financial security, I’m always watching how new trends shape our market. A recent trade-group study on US data centers offered some fascinating insights: while these...