Weekend Warrior | January 18-19, 2025

All Hands on Deck, Weekend Warriors!

What a week it’s been! From kicking off the year with our first quarterly business mixer to celebrating big wins for our clients, it feels like the energy of 2025 is in full swing. A huge thank you to Liquid Wanderer for keeping the drinks flowing, Eco Roofing for the delicious food, and our amazing sponsors, MHG Commercial and Expansive, for creating the perfect space and vibe to bring together local business owners in Chandler and Gilbert. If you missed it, don’t worry—our next mixer is just around the corner on April 10th, and registration is already open!

On the real estate front, things are heating up! From a buyer getting into a home with nearly no money down (thank you, USDA loans and $20K in seller concessions negotiated by our crew) to a dual close for a family upgrading to more space, and exciting new listings like next week’s Mesa home with water views—this market is buzzing with opportunity. Check out this week’s market update for all the latest trends and tips, plus a jam-packed open house schedule featuring homes from Scottsdale to Gilbert for you to get a peek at!

And as always, we’re focused on our community - we are committed to leaving this world better than we found it one project at a time! This weekend’s newsletter is filled with fun events from the East Valley Moms’ calendar, ways to give back (including our Valentine’s Day events supporting ICAN and Senior Helpers), and opportunities to connect, grow, and give back. It’s an honor to serve the Valley through real estate and community, and we couldn’t do it without you.

It continues to be one of the biggest honors to serve the Valley through real estate with community and if you've worked with us before, please do us a HUGE favor and consider leaving us a review - so that we can help more people this year. Let's make 2025 our BEST year yet!

A Strong Start to 2025

As we wrap up the second week of January, the Arizona real estate market is showing all the signs of normal seasonality, with both buyers and sellers starting to make their moves. Whether you’re looking for your dream home or thinking about listing, now is the time to get ahead of the trends. Let’s dive into what this means for you.

For Buyers: Opportunities Abound

Accepted contracts continue to rise steadily, and there’s no shortage of opportunities for buyers willing to act. One of our clients recently got under contract with nearly no money out of pocket by using a USDA loan and securing $20K in seller concessions. Whether it’s leveraging creative financing or finding the right property in hot markets like Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, buyers have the tools to make smart moves.

The condo markets in Paradise Valley and Scottsdale are booming, making this a great time to consider second homes or investment properties. Meanwhile, properties at the start of the peak selling season are poised for the biggest equity gains. Whether you’re looking for a first home, a vacation property, or your next investment, there’s no better time to explore your options.

For Sellers: Timing is Everything

With over 21,000 active listings on the market, sellers need to stand out to attract offers. The good news? Buyer activity is gaining speed as we head deeper into the peak buying and selling season. In the luxury market, especially in Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, demand remains incredibly strong, keeping prices high and days on market low.

For sellers in active adult communities, February and March are critical months. Waiting too long to secure an offer could mean price reductions or a slower summer market. That’s why preparing your home now is key. Buyers are focusing on condition and leveraging concessions over price reductions, so services like cleaning, staging, and high-quality marketing make all the difference.

What’s Next?

This weekend, we’ve got a packed schedule of open houses and showings, including a "coming soon" property in Sun Lakes that already has multiple buyers lined up to see it. With demand building and opportunities for buyers and sellers alike, it’s clear this market is off to an exciting start.

Don’t wait to make your move—whether you’re buying or selling, this season is full of possibilities. Reach out to us to learn how we can help you achieve your real estate goals in 2025!

📅  Weekend Open Houses 📅  

📅  Upcoming Events Calendar 📅  

Apache Junction Pick

Kids Kreate: Every Friday, the Apache Junction Library hosts this time for school age kiddos who love to craft!

Mesa Pick

East Valley MLK Parade and Celebration: Monday, January 20, 2025, as we come together to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a downtown Mesa signature parade and festival! Under the theme “Building Bridges: Cultivating our Community,” this event will honor Dr. King's legacy by highlighting the power of unity, inclusion, and community growth. We invite you to be part of this important day of celebration and reflection.seasonal offering by Tempe Arts & Culture, this three-hour art party is incredible for kids 0-5 years old. Each event’s arts and music activities, sensory play, and decorations are based on a theme which changes each month.There will be a bounce house, backdrop with photo opportunities, snacks & drinks, and a goodie bag for each registered child!

Gilbert Pick

Riparian Preserve Family Bird Walks: Desert Rivers Audubon offers free guided Bird Walks for guests of all ages every third Saturday, October through March, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Dragonfly Ramada. They will loan binoculars and send small groups out with an expert birder for short walks. This is a nice way to enjoy the beautiful wildlife of the Preserve with your friends and family, and to learn about birdwatching and bird identification.

Chandler Pick

Sonoran Sunset Series: Every 3rd Thursday of the month, enjoy free life music at Veteran's Oasis Park!

For More Deals, Discounts, Don't Miss Events and HOT local picks for your whole crew, visit East Valley Moms! and subscribe to the EVM Weekender.

Last year we announced the launch of our Community Heroes Appreciation Program with a special gift of gratitude for military members, veterans, educators, medical professionals, first responders, and government/civil servants when buying or selling a home with us. 

In recognition of these invaluable contributions, we offer a $1,000 credit towards closing costs as a thank you for the service to our country and community. This program was originally founded to honor our military heroes, inspired by Amy Jones’ late father, Richard (Mac) McGarrigle, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and we’ve since expanded it to include all community heroes who make a difference every day.

Additionally, we partner with title companies, lenders and even moving companies who offer special programs designed to assist community heroes with their moving and community connection needs. These programs can help make homeownership more affordable by offering lower down payment requirements, reduced interest rates, and other financial assistance to ease the burden of a big move.

If you or someone you know would qualify for this program, please reach out so we can share details with you and share our gratitude for your role in our community. 

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