DESIGN + BUILD TIPS   Kitchen Remodel ROI in Phoenix: What a Licensed Contractor Actually Sees By Nick Calamia, REALTOR & Licensed General Contractor Every real estate article about kitchen remodels will tell you the same thing: kitchens sell homes. That is true. But most of those articles are writt

Market Update March 23rd, 2026 The turnaround we forecasted last week has arrived! The average Cromford Market Index is up 0.2%, marking the first positive move for sellers after weeks of decline. It is not exactly emphatic, but it confirms the momentum shift we have been tracking for four consecuti

DESIGN + BUILD TIPS Smart Home Security Upgrades That Protect Your Investment and Increase Your Home's Value By Nick Calamia  |  Licensed General Contractor, ROC 350115  |  March 2026   Smart home security has moved from a nice-to-have to a baseline expectation in the Phoenix luxury market. Buyers t

DESIGN + BUILD TIPS A Licensed Contractor's Guide to Getting Your Phoenix Home Ready for Summer By Nick Calamia  |  Licensed General Contractor, ROC 350115  |  March 2026   Summer in the Phoenix metro is not a suggestion. It is a six-month stress test on every system in your home. The difference bet

Market Update March 16th, 2026 Three weeks ago we flagged the first signs of a momentum shift. Two weeks ago the data confirmed it. This week, the trend is accelerating! The number of cities moving in a direction favorable to buyers has dropped from 15 to just 10, while eight cities are now moving i

After eight sluggish weeks to start the year, the demand side of the market is finally showing real signs of life! Listings under contract have now outpaced the same week in each of the last three years for two consecutive weeks running. We're still a long way from the 2021 and 2022 frenzy, but back

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Best Outdoor Dining Patios in Arcadia & Biltmore Where to Eat Outside in Phoenix's Most Coveted Neighborhoods Outdoor dining isn't a seasonal novelty in Phoenix. It's the default. With 300+ days of sunshine and winter evenings that hover around 65 degrees, the patio isn't the backup plan. It's the w

The Arizona MLS system has just recorded the highest-ever average monthly sales price across all areas and property types at $664,700. At first glance, this may seem inconsistent with current market conditions, where supply is plentiful, and overall demand remains below normal. However, the confusio

Paradise Valley continues to define luxury real estate in the Phoenix area. Known for expansive lots, privacy, and panoramic mountain views, this enclave attracts buyers who prioritize space, architecture, and exclusivity. In 2025, demand remains steady for well-designed estates that blend indoor an

The number of cities trending in favor of buyers has slipped slightly from sixteen to fifteen over the past week, while three cities are now moving in favor of sellers. Although that shift suggests mild stabilization, the broader trend still favors buyers. The average change in the Cromford Market I

If you’re planning to sell your home in Phoenix, the right renovations can significantly increase your resale value and help your property stand out in a competitive market. The key is focusing on upgrades that buyers notice immediately and appraisers can justify on paper. As both a Realtor and Lice

Over the past week, the number of cities shifting in favor of buyers has increased from thirteen to sixteen, leaving only two cities moving in a direction favorable to sellers. The average change in the Cromford Market Index has declined by 6.0 percent, a much steeper drop than last week’s 3.6 perce

Over the past several years, pricing trends across the Valley have increasingly diverged, especially between luxury-focused areas and the rest of the market. A newly released chart tracking median sales prices by region rather than by city or ZIP code highlights this split clearly. While overall dol

Over the past month, conditions across these secondary markets have improved modestly for sellers. Previously, the balance of movement favored buyers, with more cities showing red than green. That picture has now flipped. Green indicators now outnumber red by a margin of seven to five, signaling a g

A year-over-year comparison of ARMLS data shows that the Greater Phoenix housing market has changed only modestly since this time last year. Looking at all property types and areas, supply is clearly higher. Active listings are up nearly 10 percent compared with January 2025, and the average price p

The latest data shows a clear shift in buyer preference away from apartment-style homes and toward single-family detached properties. Apartment-style sales declined by 12 percent compared with the prior year, while single-family detached homes saw a 5 percent increase in sales. That kind of divergen

The proposal to ban institutional investors from purchasing homes has gained renewed attention, but turning this idea into law would be far more complex than announcing it. Defining what qualifies as an institutional investor is legally tricky. Large Wall Street firms are easy to identify, but many

The real estate market continued to strengthen for most sellers throughout December, reinforcing the positive momentum that has been building in recent weeks. Of the eighteen cities tracked, only Paradise Valley experienced a decline in market conditions over the month. Sixteen cities improved for s

The holiday season delivered a welcome boost for sellers across Greater Phoenix, with market conditions improving in nearly every city. The Cromford Market Index moved higher in 17 of the 18 tracked cities over the past month, and in twelve of those cities the increase exceeded ten percent. This bro