Phoenix Real Estate continues to set Records in 1st Quarter of 2021. Sales of residential real estate outpaces 2020, which was an exceptional year for real estate. Our market is blustering hot! "What is causing this blistering feat? We need to look no further than hysterically low inventories, where active listings (excluding UCB *Home under contract accepting backup offers and … [Read more...]
Greater Phoenix Metro Area Real Estate Market News
“I’m a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it,” Thomas Jefferson Years ago, until I was in the market to buy my first home I was not paying attention to real estate prices, inventory or interest rates. Once I became an active buyer I was very aware of what was happening in my local market. Shortly after I bought my first home I became a real estate … [Read more...]
2020 Remarkable Year For Real Estate In Phoenix Market! What’s Next in 2021
2020 Remarkable Year For Real Estate In Phoenix Market exceeding all expectations! Despite all the challenges we faced the year was transformed into the most successful sales year in ARMLS history. (Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service) "A strong first quarter was followed with a 27.1% year-over-year drop in sales volume in April and a 33.7% drop in May. Historically, April and May are in … [Read more...]
Mortgage Loan Limits Increase for 2021
Mortgage Loan Limits for FHA, Conventional and VA Loans Increase for 2021 "Quick update..., we got word that FHA loan limits increased for 2021! Great news for all of... clients with champagne taste and beer budgets! They can now use FHA financing, with a minimum of 3.5% down, to purchase a home for $381,347! (Maricopa and Pinal Counties Arizona Max Mortgage Limit $368,000) Whoo hoo!!! A … [Read more...]
The New Normal: A Strong Housing Market Expected to Continue into 2021
“2020 will be known for a lot of things, and a record-breaking year for real estate will certainly be one of its more unexpected legacies,” prominent economist Daryl Fairweather said.1 And he’s right: most of us would have expected the housing market to suffer from circumstances like a once-in-a-hundred-years pandemic and historic inventory shortages. But, rather than a slowdown, we are … [Read more...]
Move-Up vs. Second Home: Which One Is Right For You?
The pandemic has changed the way many of us live, work, and attend school—and those changes have impacted our priorities when it comes to choosing a home. According to a recent survey by The Harris Poll, 75% of respondents who have begun working remotely would like to continue doing so—and 66% would consider moving if they no longer had to commute as often. Some of the top reasons … [Read more...]
Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell Real Estate?
Traditionally, spring is one of the busiest times of the year for real estate. However, the corona-virus outbreak—and subsequent stay-at-home orders—led many buyers and sellers to put their moving plans on hold. In April, new listings fell nearly 45%, and sales volume fell 15% compared to last year.1 Fortunately, as restrictions have eased, we’ve seen an uptick in market activity. And … [Read more...]
2020 Outlook: Real Estate Market Forecast
We’re in the midst of the longest economic expansion in U.S. history, and economists think there’s still room to grow. A recent survey by the National Association for Business Economics found that experts believe the U.S. economy will remain positive throughout 2020.1 Still, given that recessions are a natural (and necessary) part of a business cycle, we know this period of growth will … [Read more...]
Mortgage Limits Increase For 2020!
Here is a quick update on the official Mortgage Limits changes for 2020! "Conventional – new limits for all loans delivered after 1/1/2020 will be $510,400 (whoo hoo!!!) This means First time home buyers using (3% down payment) can buy at a maximum purchase price of $526,185 5% down Owner Occupant Buyers can buy at a maximum purchase price of $537,263 FHA made their official announcement and … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Finding Your Next Home
5 Steps to Finding Your Next Home. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, shopping for a new home can feel daunting. In fact, 56% of buyers said that “finding the right property” was the most difficult step in the home buying process.1 Buying a home is a significant commitment of both time and money. And a home purchase has the power to improve both your current quality of … [Read more...]
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