According to a new report from Realtor.com, the median down payment in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in four years. In Q1 2026, the median down payment was $23,400, or 12.8% of the purchase price. Down payments have now declined for four straight quarters, with a median of $28,900 one year ago. A […]
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Things to Do in Scottsdale – June 2026
– Scottsdale Events June 2026 – June is back, and while it is heating up,m there are still fun events and happenings all over the Valley and state! Here are some you might want to check out: As always, this is just a partial list. Feel free to add any others in the comment section!
Scottsdale AZ Luxury Home Market – April 2026
– Scottsdale Luxury Home Market Performance for April 2026 – April was another decent month for the luxury home market in Scottsdale. The entry-level luxury homes had a fantastic month from a sales perspective, but at the higher price points, we did see sales decrease from the previous month. To be included in this report, […]
You Can’t Control What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates. But You Can Control This.
Mortgage rates have been volatile lately. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make it harder to plan. But there are still things you can do to get the best rate possible in today’s market. It starts with having the right information. So, what’s causing the bumps in rates? And what can […]
Phoenix and Scottsdale AZ Luxury Condo Sales -April 2026
Luxury Condo Sales in Scottsdale and Phoenix – April 2026 April was another decent month in the Scottsdale and Phoenix luxury condo market, although we are seeing some of the activity slow as the high season wraps up. To be included in this analysis, all of these homes had to have had an asking price […]
Quick Video Update of the Scottsdale Real Estate Market – April 2026
– April 2026 Scottsdale Housing Market Video – Here is a quick video overview of the Scottsdale, Arizona, single-family home real estate market that covers the month of April. April 2026 – Video Scottsdale Active Listings Inventory was more or less level between March and April. The number of homes for sale is down […]
3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today’s Housing Market
There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make you feel a little less sure about your decision. A recent study by CNBC asked homebuyers what they’re most worried about, and three themes kept coming up again and again: […]
Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House?
You may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house. That’s based on a report from Realtor.com. But now that it’s passed, you may be wondering if you missed your moment. Here’s the good news… you didn’t. Because the reality is, there isn’t just one perfect week to sell your house […]
