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Buying Listings Under Contract Now Up 10% Over Last Year 3/2026 Fewer New Listings Entering Market, Supply Stabilizing For Buyers It’s been a busy month in the housing market! Contracts in escrow are now up 10.2% over last year and are outperforming even 2023 and 2024 at this juncture. Influencing this increase in demand have been mortgage rates stabilizing below 6.2% since Christmas and even hitting […]
Selling Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why. 2026 Homeowners looking to sell usually want three things: plenty of interested buyers, strong offers, and a short timeline. Spring is the season that most often delivers all three. So, if a move has been on your mind this year, this is the window where momentum tends to work in your favor. Here’s what makes this […]
Buying Should You Wait for Lower Rates? March 2026 Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the low 6% range. If you saw that and thought, “Great. I missed it,” you’re not the only one. A lot of buyers are treating the 5s like some kind of magic […]
My Monthly Market Summary Market Summary for the Beginning of March 2026 Here are the basics – the ARMLS numbers for March 1, 2026 compared with March 1, 2025 for all areas & types: Active Listings: 25,502 versus 23,934 last year – up 6.6% – and up 3.7% from 24,593 last month Under Contract Listings: 8,720 versus 8,471 last year – up 2.9% – and up 15% from […]
Buying February Mid Market update 2026 Contracts in Escrow up 7% Over Last Year The Market is Better, but It’s Not Easy for Sellers For Buyers The home buying season is entering its busiest time in Arizona, and so far contracts in escrow are 7% higher than this time last year and they’re expected to peak over the next 2-3 months. […]
Buying Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan For 2026 Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan For Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. And homeowner’s insurance is what protects that investment. Think of it as your safety net. NerdWallet explains it: Covers Repairs and Rebuilding Costs: If your home is damaged by fire, storms, or other […]
Buying Top 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring 2026 Top 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring   If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market.   Continue Reading
Markets Market Summary for the Beginning of February 2026 Here are the basics – the ARMLS numbers for February 1, 2026 compared with February 1, 2025 for all areas & types: Active Listings: 22,593 versus 22,432 last year – up 9.6% – and up 9.7% from 22,428 last month Under Contract Listings (including Pending): 7,564 versus 7,403 last year – up 2.2% – and up […]
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Buying Mid-Month Market Update from Shawn 1-19-2026 The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate is now down to its lowest level in more than three years. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate eased to 6.06% this week, down from 6.16% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the rate averaged 7.04%. The last time the average rate was […]
Markets Phoenix Housing Market For 2026 Outlook What is Phoenix Metro Housing looking like for 2026?  Up or Down? The Phoenix Metro Outlook for 2026 calls for moderate, sustainable home price growth shaped by continued demand, easy rates, and balanced inventory dynamics.  Affordable and mid-range homes are expected to outperform luxury segments in price gains.  The market is shifting toward balanced growth […]
Buying My last Mid-Market update for 2025 from Shawn As the year comes to a close, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to every client I’ve had the privilege to serve— past present, and future. Your trust in me is the greatest gift. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  May your home be filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments this holiday season. Optimism Emerges […]
Markets Market Summary for the Beginning of December 2025ut first…….. As the year comes to a close, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to every client I’ve had the privilege to serve— past, present, and future. Your trust in me is the greatest gift.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  May your home be filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments this holiday season. […]
Buying Most Experts Are Not Worried About a Recession Homebuyers are watching the economy closely, and for good reason. Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases most people ever make. And some recession talk in the media has made a lot of would-be buyers second guess their plans. In the latest LendingTree survey, almost 2 in 3 Americans said they think a […]
Selling The Top 2 Things Homeowners Need To Know Before Selling Here’s something you should know before you sell your house. The homeowners who win in today’s market aren’t the ones waiting it out or stepping back. They’re the ones who adapt from the start. A number of homeowners this year didn’t get the outcome they wanted. But it’s not because something’s wrong with the market. […]
Buying The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026 After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface of the housing market. Sellers are reappearing. Buyers are re-engaging. And for the first time in what feels like forever, there’s movement happening again. No, it’s not a surge. But it is a shift – and it’s […]
Markets Phoenix Mid Nov Market Update from Shawn 2025 As we approach the holiday season, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to all of my clients—past, present, and future. Your trust and support mean the world to me, and it’s truly a privilege to assist you in making one of the most important decisions of your life. Wishing you and […]
Selling How To Make Sure Your Sale Crosses the Finish Line If there was one simple step that could help make your home sale a seamless process, wouldn’t you want to know about it? There’s a lot that happens from the time your house goes under contract to closing day. And a few things still have to go right for the deal to go through. But […]
Mortgage Rates Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later. The Magic Number According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “. . . […]
Markets Market Summary for the Beginning of November 2025 Hello to all my fans!  Here we are well into the 4th quarter —where are things going? Here are the basics – the ARMLS numbers for November 1, 2025 compared with November 1, 2024 for all areas & types: Active Listings: 29,052 versus 24,127 last year – up 20% – and up 5.4% compared with 27,567 […]
Markets Market Summary for the Beginning of October 2025 “Downward pricing pressure is likely to persist through the end of the year unless interest rates experience a significant decline. There was a 2-week uptick in buyer traffic and sales in September, as rates came down to the 6% range for conventional loans and 5.5% for VA & FHA loans. Since then, the rates have […]

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