Maricopa County homebuyers saw rising incomes and stabilizing mortgage rates in 2025, creating fresh opportunities for affordable homeownership. Sellers gained traction as key cities shifted back into seller’s markets. Discover what these trends mean for Phoenix-area real estate in early 2026, including inventory forecasts, pricing expectations, and buyer demand insights.

The Greater Phoenix housing market is closing out the year with an unexpected shift. Supply has tightened, buyer demand is trending up, and pricing has proven more resilient than many predicted just a few months ago. With improving affordability and renewed momentum, the market appears poised to finish the year stronger than anticipated. Here’s what’s driving the turnaround—and what it means if you’re considering a move.

Why the 50-Year Mortgage Isn’t the Hero… But Still Helped November brought a surprising headline: President Trump floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage. While it may not be the best long-term solution, it did kick off an important conversation — how can lenders reduce payments without adding 20 more years to a loan? And that’s where things get interesting. Why the 50-Year Mortgage Isn’t the Answer A longer term reduces payments, but slows equity dramatically. Example on a $4

📬 November Real Estate Market Update – Why Now Is a Prime Window for Buyers 🟢 FOR BUYERS: It’s Game Time 🏷️ Prices Have Quietly Dropped in Key Segments Condos in Maricopa County ($250K–$300K): 📉 down 4.3% since July, and 15% below 2022 peaks. Pinal County homes ($300K–$400K): 📉 down 6.7% since April. Maricopa County homes ($300K–$400K): 📉 down 2.9% year-over-year. Broad median prices are only slightly down (4.5%), masking sharper discounts in starter home price points.

🏠 How to Turn Your 401k Into a Rental Property — Without Paying a Penalty If you’ve left a previous job but still have money sitting in an old retirement account , there’s a little-known way to put that money to work today —by investing it directly into real estate . This isn’t a loophole. It’s an IRS-approved structure used by thousands of investors who want more control over their retirement funds. Here’s the short version: ✅ You can do this if your 401k is from a previou

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The chart in the data section below shows the Cromford Market Index — our key gauge for supply vs. demand in Phoenix Metro real...

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