Keeping a clean and orderly home is a challenge for many of us. Between busy work schedules, social obligations, and family commitments, it’s tough to keep up with daily chores—let alone larger seasonal tasks. The effort is worthwhile, however. A sanitary environment can keep you and your family healthier by minimizing your exposure to germs and allergens. Plus, researchers have found that organized, uncluttered homes have quantifiable mental health benefits, too, including reduced stress, improved emotional regulation, and increased productivity. The reality is, we enjoy our homes more when t ..read more

The Phoenix housing market update for April 2023 below has been provided by The Cromford® Report. It features the stats you need to know and explains what they mean if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home right now. If you would like similar information about the real estate market in a specific city or zip code within Greater Phoenix, let us know! We’d be happy to send it to you. What does this mean for Greater Phoenix home buyers? It’s been an eventful 4 weeks, again. Conventional rates dropped from their high of 7.1% on March 2nd to 6.1% by April 5th. Buyers entering the market ..read more

When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things… 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But the reality is, selling a home is rarely that simple. And homeowners who try to do it themselves—or receive bad advice—can end up stuck (months later) with a property that hasn’t sold. If that’s you, don’t panic! We’ve outlined the top five reasons a home doesn’t sell—and action steps you can take to overcome each of these issues. Not sure why your property didn’t sell? If you’re not already working with an agent or your listing ..read more

The Phoenix housing market update for March 2023 below has been provided by The Cromford® Report. It features the stats you need to know and explains what they mean if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home right now. If you would like similar information about the real estate market in a specific city or zip code within Greater Phoenix, let us know! We’d be happy to send it to you. What does this mean for Greater Phoenix home buyers? Rates defied industry predictions once again and rose over a point from 5.99% to 7.1% between February 2nd and March 2nd. For the past 4 weeks, rates ..read more

The Phoenix housing market update for February 2023 below has been provided by The Cromford® Report. It features the stats you need to know and explains what they mean if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home right now. If you would like similar information about the real estate market in a specific city or zip code within Greater Phoenix, let us know! We’d be happy to send it to you. What does this mean for Greater Phoenix home buyers? The Spring season is upon Greater Phoenix. February hosts the Waste Management Open and Super Bowl LVII this year, putting the metro area in the nati ..read more

The Phoenix housing market update for January 2023 below has been provided by The Cromford® Report. It features the stats you need to know and explains what they mean if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home right now. If you would like similar information about the real estate market in a specific city or zip code within Greater Phoenix, let us know! We’d be happy to send it to you. What does this mean for Greater Phoenix home buyers? Last year, traditional buyers took a back seat to an influx of cash investors and speculators who outbid them. Then mortgage rates increased and suppr ..read more

In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation. And while some market sectors have been slow to respond, the housing market has reacted accordingly. Both demand and price appreciation have tapered, as the primary challenge for homebuyers has shifted from availability to affordability. And although this higher-mortgage rate environment has been a painful adjustment for many buyers and sellers, it should ultimately lead to a more stable and balanced real estate market. So what can we expect in 2023? Will mortgage rates contin ..read more

The Phoenix housing market update for December 2022 below has been provided by The Cromford® Report. It features the stats you need to know and explains what they mean if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home right now. If you would like similar information about the real estate market in a specific city or zip code within Greater Phoenix, let us know! We’d be happy to send it to you. What does this mean for Greater Phoenix home buyers? Buyer demand has been more reactive to mortgage rates than normal, but that’s to be expected at the rate of increase we’ve seen this year. In terms o ..read more

Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still plenty of opportunities to eke out extra savings. For example, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you can save a couple of hundred dollars a year just by sealing your home and boosting its insulation. Other small fixes—such as swapping old light bulbs for LEDs and plugging electronics into a powerstrip—can boost your yearly savings enough to pay off some of your holiday budget. And thanks to a pandemic-era boom in online shopping, it is easier than ever to find deals on new and p ..read more

The Phoenix housing market update for November 2022 below has been provided by The Cromford® Report. It features the stats you need to know and explains what they mean if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home right now. If you would like similar information about the real estate market in a specific city or zip code within Greater Phoenix, let us know! We’d be happy to send it to you. What does this mean for Greater Phoenix home buyers? Greater Phoenix as a whole has been in a balanced market since August, but is expected to glide into a buyer’s market by mid-November. Buckeye, Maric ..read more