Arizona’s Luxury Home Market Is Heating Up
Arizona has long been a refuge, attracting people from other parts of the country for a variety of reasons. From agreeable weather to tolerable taxes to a lower overall cost of living, the desert is enticing for homebuyers across all income brackets — and lately — more so for some of the country’s highest earners. That […]
Sizing Up ARMs: The Pro’s and Con’s to Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Adjustable-rate mortgages, also known as ARMs, come with pros and cons — like most major decisions in life. While the rate on the loan adjusts with market conditions, meaning it could fluctuate over time, ARMs are a lending option that could offer opportunity for the right buyer at the right time. It’s important to understand […]
Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Increased Recently
Mortgage rates are sensitive to many market forces. And their fluctuations in recent weeks, creeping closer to the 7% mark than the 6% mark, has potential homebuyers wondering why mortgage rates have been increasing lately. There are a number of factors that influence mortgage rates and most, if not all of them, stem from the […]
5 Reasons Why Homeownership Is A Good Investment
Homeownership has always been considered a piece of the American dream. And there are a number of reasons why, beyond the picture-perfect vision of a yard with kids playing and a dog on the front stoop. Homeownership is part of the American dream because the other part of that dream is the idea of success. […]
Reality Check: The Real State of Arizona’s Real Estate Market
When it comes to real estate market conditions, it’s important to remember a few truths: Everything, from demand, to interest rates, to supply, has its own season. Arizona is its own unique market. And, forecasts for Phoenix real estate done by anyone outside of the market should be labeled more as conjecture rather than fact. […]
What to Know About the Water Shortage if You’re Considering a Move to Arizona
Hundreds of thousands of visitors are flocking to Phoenix for Super Bowl LVII and the WM Phoenix Open as sports worlds collide. Golf in Scottsdale and football in Glendale opens Phoenix to groups of people who have never experienced the perks of the desert – beautiful weather, top notch dining and amazing entertainment. However, many […]
2023 Phoenix Real Estate Predictions from North&Co’s #1 Independent Agent
2022 was still a wild ride when it comes to Phoenix real estate. Coming off of a pandemic-fueled housing market presented its challenges for buyers and sellers alike. Demand was high and interest rates were low, sparking bidding wars between prospective buyers that progressively drove up property prices. But things are drastically different as we […]
5 Real Estate Tips Buyers Need To Know
Real estate, like many industries, goes through cycles. As a lengthy seller’s market has shifted to more of a buyer’s market, new tools are available for those looking to purchase. It’s a refreshing change for buyers who had to endure the headache and heartbreak of being outbid on a home — or never even seeing […]
7 Best Affordable Areas to Live in Phoenix
One of the hardest things to know when you’re moving to a new city is finding out which neighborhoods are the most affordable. Whether you live in the area or are new to Phoenix, we make it easy for you to get a sense of some of the best neighborhoods that are growing in demand […]
The Best Neighborhoods in Phoenix for Housing Investments
Author: Trevor H. Halpern, J.D. is the No. 1 independent agent at Phoenix-based North&Co. and the CEO of Halpern Residential. As a Phoenix native, Halpern’s deep knowledge of both people and property has allowed him to create client success in all areas of town. A graduate of ASU’s College of Law, Halpern prides himself on […]
Understanding Home Price Trends in Phoenix
Numbers, as they usually do, are telling the story of the Phoenix housing market. A booming metropolitan area that has long grabbed housing market headlines for its white-hot activity and growth, Phoenix is apparently cooling. A little. Maybe. Or is it? Buyers and owners wondering if home prices are dropping in Phoenix are coming across […]
Top 3 Things You Should Know About A Shifting Real Estate Market
Timing is everything! If you’re a buyer looking for a home or an investment property in the Phoenix metro, the pendulum is finally starting to swing in your direction. Over the last few years, the Valley of the Sun has been at the center of one of the hottest housing markets in the country, but […]