Phoenix’s real estate market slowed down during the holidays as expected but is closing out the year with record-setting home sales. We are entering the new year with the lowest number of active listings at year’s end on record, continuing to propose a challenge for buyers in the market. All data has been pulled from the ARMLS® from 12/1/2021-12/31/2021. See how the Phoenix-area housing market performed in December below. Monthly Sales In December, sales increased by 2.8% landing at 8,814. This was a decline from last year, landing at a drop of 8.8%. List Price The average new list price is u ..read more

Phoenix’s real estate market is cooling off as we enter the holiday season but is still holding strong as a seller’s market. Home prices are 26% higher than they were last year continuing to propose a challenge for first-time buyers. All data has been pulled from the ARMLS® from 10/1/2021-10/31/2021. See how the Phoenix-area housing market performed in October below. Monthly Sales In October, sales decreased by 6.3% landing at 8,385. This was a decline from last year, landing at a drop of 13.5%. List Price The average list price increased by 16.5% from the previous year. The average list pric ..read more

Seasonality is causing the market to cool down a bit in Phoenix, however, it is very much still a seller’s market. All data has been pulled from the ARMLS® from 9/1/2021-9/30/2021. See how the Phoenix-area housing market performed in September below. Monthly Sales In September, sales slightly increased by 3.8% landing at 8,944 homes sold compared to 8,614 in August. Sales also decreased by 3.9% compared to August 2020. Graph showing monthly sales at 8,944 homes vs. 9,305 last year. List Price The average list price continues to remain on the rise, increasing by 18.3% from the previous year ..read more

The real estate market in Arizona has been red hot since the pandemic and remains to be an ideal market for sellers. This year, we have seen homes flying off the market within hours, multiple offers over the asking price, and an unprecedented amount of cash buyers. Now is a great time for Arizonans who have been thinking about selling to take advantage of the current market conditions and sell their home for more money. Here are a few things you should consider when listing your home. 1. Work With a Local Expert Finding an experienced agent can make all the difference in selling your home for ..read more

Jennifer Wood is a buyer’s agent for Homie Arizona who enjoys helping others find their dream home. Read below to learn more about our Homie Jennifer and why she loves working for Homie. 1. What is your role at Homie? Buyer’s Agent 2. What initially attracted you to Homie? I love that Homie is trying to disrupt the real estate industry. 3. How long have you been in the industry? I started in real estate in 2004. 4. What has been your biggest career accomplishment to date? Selling my own house that was an open house. 5. What are your hobbies, interests outside of work, etc.? I love to cook and ..read more

Halloween is upon us and one of the top questions that crosses the mind of every kid on Halloween night is, “Where can I go to get the best and most candy?” In addition to scoring the best candy, parents want to find the safest neighborhoods for their children to trick or treat. Phoenix has been ranked a top ten trick or treating spot nationwide with plenty of neighborhoods to enjoy spooky decorations and loads of candy. Look no further because we’ve got your back on the best neighborhoods in the Phoenix Metro Area to trick or treat this Halloween. McCormick Ranch McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale ..read more

Arizona’s real estate market has been challenging for buyers this year, with many homes flying off the market in less than a day, high listing prices, and multiple offers. While the market is beginning to slow down, it is still very much a sellers market. Those who are buying a home are left having to make split decisions and sometimes compromise on homes that may not be their first choice due to the fear of the competitive market and missing out on another home. When purchasing a home, avoiding rash decisions is key. Homebuyers should sit down and iron out what factors are most important to t ..read more

Meet Lourdes Zischke, a buyer agent for Homie Arizona who is passionate about leading her clients throughout the home buying journey. Learn more about Lourdes and why she loves working for Homie below. What is your role at Homie and how long have you been with the company? I’m a buyer agent for Homie and started in March of this year. What initially attracted you to Homie? I loved the tagline “Homie’s Got your Back” and it was reading the company’s mission statement that took it home for me. How long have you been in the industry? I was originally licensed in 1980 and became a full-time agent ..read more

It remains a seller’s market in Phoenix, however, list and sale prices are beginning to decrease. All data has been pulled from the ARMLS® from 8/1/2021-8/31/2021. See how the Phoenix-area housing market performed in August below. Monthly Sales In August, sales slightly decreased by 1.2% landing at 8,614 homes sold compared to 8,715 in July. Sales also decreased by 3% compared to August 2020. Graph showing monthly sales at 8,614 homes vs. 8,878 last year. List Price The average list price continued to climb, increasing by 15% from the previous year. The average list price in August was $512 ..read more

Title: Buyer Agent Tyler is a Buyers Agent for Homie Arizona helping clients find their dream home. Tyler has worked for Homie a little over a year and has helped navigate a seamless process for homebuyers in the greater Phoenix area. Tyler’s Background Prior to joining the real estate industry, Tyler lived any adrenaline junkie’s dream job – BMX racing! Tyler had a very successful 14-year career racing BMX bikes all around the world. After accomplishing many milestones in his BMX career, he decided to trade in his bike and see what real estate had to offer. Despite today’s challenging and com ..read more