Weekend Warrior | July 27 - July 28, 2024

Greetings, Weekend Warriors! 

And just like that, a new school year is upon us! We know lots of you have got kiddos finishing up their first week back at school and some are gearing up for their first day - so keep on posting those pics because it has been an absolute blast being on the ride with you! In fact, it's because of YOU that so many of our students were ready to go back to school this year - your donations in our Community on Purpose Back to School drive were incredible - check out the pictures below showing what a HUGE impact you made!

Ever wish time would just stop for a few minutes so you could focus on those extra busy family times? Us, too - but this week between the political arena and MAJOR updates to the real estate industry, we've been GO GO GO and know you have too. Our calendars are open to sit down and chat about how these events will impact your home search and we've set up some additional open house dates so that we can talk about something else on our mind, legacy planning. It's never too early to start and we know it's been on your list, too.

With Summer winding down and the kids getting back to school, we've got you covered on all things real estate and community right here in one spot. And if you don't find what you are looking for or if you have questions and aren't sure who to ask, just click the little button that says "Let's Chat!" and you can swing on over to our new Chandler office or we can pop over to you. For now, scroll on through and get caught up on this week's happenings!

Summer is HOT but Fall Might be Hotter...

We’re getting the first glimmer of hope that we might see an interest rate reduction here soon and even talk of that has created a bit of a buzz in the local real estate market. With sellers settling into the balanced market we’re seeing continued negotiations around compensation and seller concessions which buyers are getting used to navigating. With new requirements for buyers to have employment agreements with their agents going into effect next week before they are shown any houses, sellers are going to find it imperative to work with buyers agents to increase ease of access to their homes while on the market. While these industry changes are intended to increase transparency and consumer choice, it has also been a reminder to the consumer that who you work with truly matters when it comes to such a major investment. 

Meanwhile, as the market has shifted out of a seller’s market and into balance, it has also become a friendlier space for not-so-perfect buyers, especially first-time home-buyers. Buyers looking to assume FHA or VA loans with rates under 5%, or purchase with a low down payment, or down payment assistance, will find more opportunities with sellers today. Sales prices are still holding pretty steady, another benefit of a market in balance - something we haven’t really since since 2014/2015. 

The median sales price has only increased 2% from last year and the average sales price per square foot is up a modest 3% annually for the Summer months. Sellers need to prepare their home for sale, adjust their expectations, market and price their listing, and negotiate buyer concessions. It’s markets like this that demonstrate the need for representation and guidance from a professional real estate agent, something our team is here to provide and answer any questions about. 

With big news in the political arena this week, it might be hard to focus on more local pressures like the rising cost of home ownership or feeling stuck in your home due to a killer rate - but ultimately, we’ve got to focus on what we can control. If your housing situation is less than ideal or you are planning for big life changes in the next 3-5 years, understanding how a fleeting balanced market can help despite the noise - might just be your ticket.

Our client consultations have always been intended to help you work through your options and really get to know your family's needs but now more than ever it's important that we sit down and review where you've come from, where you are at, and where you are headed - let us know if sitting down and strategizing how these updates impact you makes sense ❤️ .

We're All Settled In!

We just wrapped up our move from Stearman Drive in Chandler to the Expansive complex just down the road and have loved seeing some of you stop by this past week! We were able to meet with a family relocating to the area at our office and help one of our buyers get some boxes for their big move - a gift from one of our clients who just closed - a perfect match! Our new office address is 1820 E Ray Road Suite C4 in Chandler's 85225 zip code! We love our new set up and will be having a few open houses once the weather cools down a bit but in the meantime, just let us know if you'll be in the are and we'll make you a cup of coffee!

These homes went quickly and we've got the stories to tell! From downsizing and moving closer to family to relocating out of state for a new job, you never know when life is going to pop up with a plan of its own! The good news is that we've helped thousands of families just like yours through all kinds of moves BIG and small and we've got the resource list to back up your next move. From movers to painters to remote signers and everything in between prep day and closing day - we've got you covered. Our team excels at the communication and negotiation needed to navigate a balanced market - want to know the three biggest things we see getting in the way of closing day? Message us and we'll give you the details as well as a custom property evaluation report to give you an idea of where you stand with equity. 

Welcome to the highly sought after amenity rich Alamar community of Avondale, Arizona. This single level 2335sf David Weekley Home is show ready with 3 bedrooms, a double door office, spacious kitchen and greatroom, and a professionally landscaped backyard with growing trees & a covered patio to enjoy Arizona sunsets year round with no neighbors behind. No need to wait 10-12 months to build the popular Cedarcrest floorplan new when this extremely lightly lived in home is ready for you today! This Avondale neighborhood is spread over 1,150 acres, including dozens of parks, miles of trails, and expanses of recreation space including a neighborhood pool, dog parks, sport fields & courts, outdoor gathering venues, events & more right in your backyard, Alamar is more than a place to live - It's a lifestyle!

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