Phoenix Housing Affordability: Myths, Realities, and Finding Your Path Forward

Phoenix Area Housing, More Than Just Price Tags

When you hear about housing affordability in Phoenix, what comes to mind? Skyrocketing prices? Bidding wars? Interest rates that seem to climb every time you check the news? You're not wrong—but you're not getting the full picture either.

As someone who navigates the Phoenix housing market every day, I've noticed that most conversations about affordability miss the nuance of what's really happening in our desert city. The headlines paint broad strokes of crisis, but the reality on the ground is far more complex and, in many ways, more hopeful than you might think.

Housing affordability isn't just about the listing price you see online. It's a delicate balance between home prices, income levels,…

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House-Hunting Heats Up: Google Searches for Homes Reach Two-Year Peak

If you've been sitting on the fence about selling your home, wondering if there are still interested buyers out there, the latest data provides a clear answer: yes, and they're getting more numerous by the day. Recent statistics show that online searches for homes have climbed to their highest level in two years, indicating a significant resurgence in buyer interest. This digital house-hunting boom, combined with recent drops in mortgage rates, suggests we might be witnessing a meaningful shift in housing market dynamics.

Do I think the increased Google searches means a flux of incoming buyers to the market? I personally feel that these are potential buyers that were waiting for a big price drop in the double digits who have finally realized it…

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First-Time Homebuying After 30: You're Not Behind, You're Right on Time

The Delayed Dream: Buying Your First Home in Your 30s or 40s

For decades, there was this almost unspoken assumption: you bought your first home right after college or soon after getting a stable job. Landing a place felt like a kind of rite of passage, marking your entry into the ‘adult’ world. But walk into any real estate conversation today, or just glance at the stats, and the reality looks quite different.

Nostalgia for the 1990s dream isn't quite matching reality anymore. The notion that owning your own place should happen right at the start of adulthood feels like old school. Welcome to a new chapter!

I purchased my first home with my now ex-husband when I was 22. We paid 10.5% interest and didn't blink an eye. But what was the price of…

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MLS vs. Private Listings: The Billion-Dollar Difference in Home Selling Strategies

Selling Your Home? Think Twice Before Not listing on the MLS

Unlock Maximum Value: The Smart Home Seller's Guide to the MLS

So, you've decided it's time to sell your house. Maybe you're moving across the country, or you're buying something new, or just deciding a change of scenery is in order. It's an exciting time, full of possibilities... and also, lots of questions, especially about how you should sell. There are different paths, right?

One big choice is whether to list your house on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) or to keep it completely off-market, sometimes called a "private" or "off-market" sale. Now, let's be upfront: some people do choose to sell off-market, often for good reasons like wanting more privacy. These are usually…

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