Here's The June 2020 Snapshot Of The Greater Phoenix Area Real Estate!  Coming in hot this way is a short but sweet look at how the real estate market in the Greater Phoenix Area fared this past month. Even from a glance, the number of active listings is going to grab attention with June 2020 being the lowest at 7,642 compared to the previous month at 10,579 and the same time last year at 15,206. And listings spend more days on the market at 53 days average compared to May 2020's 48 days on average (but nevertheless better than June 2019's 63 days).Then we come across June 2020's new inventory at 8,323 new listings. Although it's the lowest when you consider the figures for May 2020 at 8,331 listings and June 2019 at 9,163, it becomes a "Wait, what?" moment when you go back and take an... 07/02/2020

This 3 Bed 3 Bath Cox Manor Home w/ Pool Went PENDING In Just 2 Days!We knew someone was going to fall in love with this beautiful Phoenix, AZ property. And lo and behold, this listing is now PENDING- and that's just two days after this 3 Bed 3 Bath Cox Manor Home hit the market!Why don't we take a quick look at what made this home irresistible, shall we? Brand new roof installed just this January, Pergo laminate flooring, new interior and exterior paint- we've only just begun our tour in the formal living and dining rooms of this home and we've already spotted a number of remarkable features and updates going for it.New custom cabinets run the length of the kitchen of this single family home in the Madison School District.While a gas fireplace round up the extent of the tile flooring r... 06/19/2020

www.DesertRidgeRealEstate.comIf you are looking for a home in Desert Ridge, The Horton Team is proud to present our newest listing! Check out 4538 E SWILLING RD, Phoenix, AZ 85050     Matt Horton 480-227-3311  We are excited to present one of the BEST homes in Desert Ridge we've EVER listed! Get Ready....Make your appointments now....this WILL NOT LAST so come prepared with your Pre-Qualified, Non--Contingent best offer 1st! This RARE, PIE-SHAPED HUGE LOT is just the beginning. Remodeled with New Flooring, baseboards, interior paint, lighting throughout, plantation shutters, bathroom full remodel (think Restoration Hardware), Ktichen Remodel with Gorgeous New Cabinets, Sub Zero Fridge/Freezer with wifi, Wolf Gas Cooktop, Wolf Double Oven/ WIFI, 86 Bottle Sub Zero Wine Storage with 2 coo... 06/19/2020

The Phoenix housing market remains a strong sellers market due to very low inventory, rising demand, and low interest rates.  The market dropped in sales overall for the month of April by about 30%.  As the city begins to open up, it's even more important to see what others are doing, ie pending contracts.  Let's start with Active listings.  Active listings remain very low as you can see from this year over year chart.  Year over year, the number of active listings has dropped by 39%, still leaving buyers searching for homes and competing with multiple offers.  Reports are provided by subscription to the Cromford Report with data from the Arizona Regional MLS.   As soon as the panedemic and isolaton began in mid March in Phoenix, we experienced listing cancellations, a lot of them in th... 06/08/2020

Should a seller be allowed to stay in a house even after closing for a few days? Does Your State or Brokerage Allow Seller Post Possession?There are times when sellers want to remain in their house after the close of escrow.  Why would they want to do this?  The seller may be closing a few days later on a home they are purchasing and want to avoid a double move.  Also, they might have an unexpected delay in a mover schedule.  Additionally, there could be a last-minute delay with their loan on a home being purchased.  However, this may also be an agreement negotiated as part of the purchase contract,. If you are selling your home, you may also be interested in reading 10 Seller Closing Costs. 🏘️  Why would a Seller Want Post Possession When Selling a House? A seller may want post possess... 06/08/2020

Arizona Home values remain strong - Values not affected by Covid19As soon as we were knee deep in the Pandemic, I started seeing signs along the roadway, "How has COVID19 Affected real estate values" giving off the impression (at least in my eyes) our market was crashing or on the verge of crashing. Nothing could be further from the truth!In fact, since Mid March 2020, when the pandemic started in full force and the stay home order was underway, we (Maricopa County) closed over 6,200 single family homes, all with a minimum of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a two car garage. Understand, Maricopa County has a total area of 9,224 square miles, with a population (as of 2019) just under 4.5 Million. Now you may be saying, well, lets compare this year to last year (same time frame, from April 15... 06/03/2020

May 2020 Snapshot Of The Greater Phoenix Area Real EstateSo how's the real estate market in the Greater Phoenix Area a couple of months in in the pandemic? We got the numbers so let's find out now.Let's start off with what went down: new inventory in May 2020 is at 8,331 from 8,622 in April 2020 and way lower the same time last year with May 2019 at 11,015. Same story with the number of closings at 6,664 for May 2020 against the 6,858 posted in April 2020 and 10,475 in May 2019.Inventory is going down too with supply in May 2020 expecting to last 1.59 months when back in April 2020, it was at 1.85 months which was even stronger than May 2020's 1.60 months.There's a twist though with the average sales price with May 2020's figure at $353,964 significantly less than the $370,689 for April... 06/02/2020

During this time of COVID-19, the Phoenix Zoo has found a great way to allow the public to continue to enjoy the beloved Phoenix Zoo.Don't miss the cruise The Phoenix Zoo 2020.This novel idea also keeps donations flowing into the zoo, which is vital to maintaining the zoo.  The animals need to continue eating. Staff is needed to care for the animals.Routine maintenance continues.  The only thing missing during this tie of COVID -19 are the visitors.  Now the Zoo has a solution! What else do I need to know about Cruise The Phoenix Zoo 2020? Social DistancingCruise the Zoo is a great way to enjoy the Phoenix Zoo while maintaining social distancing.  For the event, all visitors are required to stay in their vehicles.  Cars, trucks, and motorcycles are permitted (no bicycles).Visitors may h... 05/28/2020

How long to sell a Phoenix House? May 2020 The answer to the question is that the length of time to sell a house in Phoenix will vary.  Yet, we can look at some information which can give you a general idea, based on other homes in the Phoenix area.  Information is gathered from the MLS (multiple listing service) on ALL properties that are currently on market, under contract or recently sold in Phoenix Az. This will include all property types and price ranges. What is the average time on market for Phoenix homes at this time?74      days is the current average956    plus days is the longest time on market What is the average time on market for Phoenix homes currently under contract?33      days is current average for time to get home under contract493    days is current longest time for... 05/18/2020

Chris & Traci in the Morning - The Credit Series Understanding your credit can be the difference between becoming a home owner now, or three years from now! In this episode of our 4 part series, Traci Gratzek (ROCK Star LO at NOVA Home Loans) and yours truly. We are gong to talk about building NON Traditional Credit! This is a great topic, I learned so much from just this 90 second episode, I am sure you will too. Of course, we certainly hope you reach out to us, when you're ready to buy! She and I have been working together for nearly a decade, we seldom close late and seldom say no. We may not get every person that calls us out shopping today, but we have sold many homes to those needed a little "love" along the way. Ready to start the process? Click here to start viewing homes online... 05/18/2020

The Phoenix Area Housing Report in the recent past has shown a very strong sellers market.  Now that showings are on hold for a lot of sellers in their occupied homes, we've seen a slow down in showings of homes for April, but that doesn't seem to have stopped sales  The price range of $300,000 - $400,000 has moved along at a fairly fast paced sales market.  85024 is located in North Phoenix, just west of Desert Ridge, a planned community, and Desert Ridge Marketplace. In the current housing market for Phoenix, AZ 85024 homes priced between $300,000 - $400,000 year over year reflects declining inventory.  Even with the latest increases to 13 listings we're still lower than any period during the last 4 years.  But has anyone cancelled their listing during this crazy pandemic?  According ... 05/07/2020

The Phoenix Housing Market Update for April, 2020 charts are provided courtesy of subscription to the Cromford Report.   All sales from the Arizona Regional MLS in Maricopa and parts of Pinal County are scrubed for accuracy and reports are provided that would not otherwise be available by the MLS alone.  May Observations from the Cromford Report:  " May 1 - Among single-family listings there has been a 7% decline in listings under contract between April 1 and May 1. This is the opposite of last year when we saw a 7% increase. Obviously the difference between this year and last year was primarily caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However we can see that it did not affect all price ranges equally: Price Range 2019 2020 Up to $225K down 6% down 8% $225K - $350K up 8% down 1% $350K - $600K u... 05/04/2020

WashClub Launches Its App-based Laundry Service In Phoenix, AZ!WashClub, a national app-based laundry service, has launched in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Customers in most Phoenix area zip codes are now able to enjoy the most convenient on-demand, door-to-door laundry and eco-friendly cleaning services. Requesting service is simple, which is done either through a mobile app or by booking a pickup at WashClub Phoenix’s website with a customer's clean, folded laundry back within 24 hours. WashClub was founded in 2010 and began services in Brooklyn, N.Y. They then expanded operations to Washington D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, Dallas, Los Angeles and San Francisco. They intended to launch on National Laundry Day, April 15th, in Phoenix even before the COVID-19 pandemic. Present condit... 04/27/2020

How long to sell Phoenix horse property? April 2020 The answer to the question is that the length of time to sell horse property Phoenix Az varies.  Yet, we can look at some information which can give you a general idea, based on other horse property in the Phoenix area. Information is gathered from the MLS (multiple listing service) on ALL properties that are currently on market, under contract or recently sold that are horse property.  This will include all areas within our MLS boundaries, and again, all property types (mobile home, single family,etc) What is the average time on market for horse property this time?107    days is the current average923    plus days is the longest time on market What is the average time on market for horse property homes currently under contract?110    ... 04/15/2020

How long to sell a Phoenix House? April 2020 The answer to the question is that the length of time to sell a house in Phoenix will vary.  Yet, we can look at some information which can give you a general idea, based on other homes in the Phoenix area.  Information is gathered from the MLS (multiple listing service) on ALL properties that are currently on market, under contract or recently sold in Phoenix Az. This will include all property types and price ranges. What is the average time on market for Phoenix homes at this time?64      days is the current average923    plus days is the longest time on market What is the average time on market for Phoenix homes currently under contract?33      days is current average for time to get home under contract819    days is current longest time f... 04/15/2020

The Phoenix Housing Market Update for March, 2020 includes some statistics into early April, but is a good representation of real estate market activity. With the current pandemic, these reports will show activity as to what's for sale, sales prices, cash buyers, how long it currently takes to sell a home (on average), the total number of sales and where prices are going.  Make sure to read the commentary at the end of the report.   All of these reports are by subscription of the Cromford Report. Please don't share or violate copyright laws.   As of today, 4/8/2020,  there are 2726 cases of COVID-19 in the Maricopa Countya rea of Phoenix with 4.5 million people has 1559 cases.  Please visit the CDC site linked to Arizona to verify the daily count.   This chart reflects new listings as t... 04/08/2020

Want to buy a home virtually? Buying a home virtually isn't a new thing. In fact, home video tours has been around for "awhile." Sharing pictures, videos, or even Facetiming, and signing docs electronically have been in the real estate world for some time now. I have and still offer to send clients videos of homes all the time. I have sold homes to buyers sight-unseen. The difference was they were investors. I have no problem with virtual stuff being part of the process, but my issue comes in with is it becomes the entire process. Is it just a convenience thing then? Is it really representing your clients best interest? Nothing will ever replace feet on the ground. Check out this video where I talk about virtually buying a home. And be safe out there. 04/08/2020

Send Someone A Virtual Hug Today!Phoenix General, “the new general store,” has come up with an amazing way for you to lighten up that special someone's day with a "hug" during this time of social distancing.Virtual hug packages called PHXHUG Care Packages are now being offered by Phoenix General. With free domestic shipping (code PHXHUG) and the option to add a note and personalize, these packages include various favorites from Phoenix General's collections of high-quality, ethical and sustainable clothing and lifestyle gifts from local and international designers and artists. They will be packaged and handled with extreme care while delivery will be 'ring and go' with no interaction.Click here to send someone a virtual "hug" today or go to phxgeneral.com/ for more details. Source Artic... 04/03/2020

Treat Or Support A First Responder With A Meal At Miracle Mile Deli!If you've ever wanted to donate to the Valley’s first responders while observing social distancing, Miracle Mile Deli is offering the opportunity to virtually support doctors, nurses, firefighters and police officers with a “First Responder Meal” donation.A family-owned & operated Phoenix business that's been around for 71 years, Miracle Mile Deli on the Southeast corner of 16th Street & Campbell Avenue offers New York style delicatessen that's perfect for first responders looking for a quality meal served quickly and efficiently. “First Responder Meals” are available in $10 increments and donors are welcome to donate as much as they’d like. The option to order food for pick up at Miracle Mile is also available. Online ... 04/03/2020

Cuanto tarda vender casa en Sur Phoenix? Marzo 2020 La respuesta es que el tiempe para vender casa en Sur Phoenix varia un poco. Pero, si uno puede revisar informacion que le dara una idea en general, basado de otras casas en la area de Sur Phoenix.La informacion es del MLS (sistema de casas en venta) de todas las propiedades corrientemente en venta en Laveen, esos bajo contrato y los recientemente vendidos. Cual es el promedio de tiempo de casas en venta en Sur Phoenix? 52                   dias al mercado445                 es el tiempo maximo corrientemente Cual es el promedio de tiempo en venta para casas en Sur Phoenix bajo contrato?(Tiempo que demoro casa en vender) 35                   dias es el promedio de casas bajo contrato894              dias es el tiempo maximo de casas ba... 03/23/2020