
For Buyers:
Does anyone know what a normal, or balanced, housing market looks like anymore? In Greater Phoenix, the supply and demand indices have only come together twice in the past 21 years to form a balanced market. First from 2000-2003, then again from 2014-2015. There have only been two buyer markets recorded during that same time frame, from 2006-2009 (extreme) and a brief 3 months in 2010 (mild). Seller markets were recorded from 2003-2005, 2011-2013, and 2015-2021. The last 18 months have been extreme to say the least.
Over the past 21 years, Greater Phoenix has been in a buyer market for a combined total of 43 months (3.6 years), a balanced market for 55 months (4.6 years)...
How long will it be before we hit a balanced market in the Phoenix metro area? In this brief video, I'll compare the 2005 real estate market to 2021, plus I'll explain what you can expect in the months ahead for both buyers and sellers.
Cindy Nelson is an Arizona native and Realtor with Realty ONE Group and serves the Phoenix Metro area and the White Mountain region. This includes Phoenix, Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Apache Junction, Queen Creek, Gold Canyon, Maricopa, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Glendale, Buckeye, Peoria, Surprise, Tolleson, Laveen, Sun City, Sun City Grand, Fountain Hills, Sun Lakes, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, San Tan Valley, Pinetop, Lakeside and Show Low.

Good News for Buyers. What's Ahead for Sellers as Demand Weakens.
Median Sales Price Up 29%, Fewer Contracts
For Buyers:
Buyers with budgets over $300,000 may be noticing that they have more listings to choose from compared to a few months ago. This is especially true in the price points between $400,000 and $800,000 where inventory has grown 92% since February. When a buyer has, for example, 4 or 5 homes available that meet their criteria instead of just one, they are less inclined to...
Here's a quick look at the Phoenix Arizona real estate market for November 2020. You might be surprised at what's impacting the market the most. Hint: It's not all price increases. You'll also find out why first time home buyers and investors have far fewer homes to choose from.
Cindy Nelson is an Arizona native and Realtor with Realty ONE Group and serves the Phoenix Metro area and the White Mountain region.