• What Homebuyers Get for Their Budget in 2026 | Sellers: What to Watch this Summer,Brian Eastwood

    What Homebuyers Get for Their Budget in 2026 | Sellers: What to Watch this Summer

    The Greater Phoenix market is giving buyers more options in 2026, with larger homes available across different budget ranges and more negotiating room in lower price points, while sellers are navigating longer marketing times and a slower summer market. Take a read, and see what our smart economists

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  • Will Home Prices Crash in Phoenix?,Brian Eastwood

    Will Home Prices Crash in Phoenix?

    No credible forecaster is calling for a 2008-style crash in Phoenix. Foreclosures sit around 1% of Maricopa County homes today, versus tens of thousands during the 2008 crisis. More than 90% of homeowners have positive equity, lending standards are tight, and the job market remains strong. Prices ar

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  • Do I Need a Realtor to Buy or Sell a House?,Brian Eastwood

    Do I Need a Realtor to Buy or Sell a House?

    You're not legally required to use a Realtor to buy or sell, but most people still do. Since the 2024 NAR settlement, buyers must sign a written agreement stating their agent's compensation before touring homes, and that compensation is no longer advertised on the MLS. Sellers still typically cover

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