Home equity is one of the most overlooked sources of financial stability. And with national data showing that 40.3% of U.S. homeowners now own their homes mortgage-free, a lot of people are realizing they may be sitting on more equity than they think. Rising mortgage-free ownership is a window into how much wealth many longtime […]
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Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now
For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real. According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day for the next two years. And the latest data shows as many as 15% of those older Americans are planning to retire in […]
Things to Do in Scottsdale – March 2026
– Scottsdale Events March 2026 – March is almost here, and we are at the height of the high season. That means there are lots and lots of fun events going on in and around Scottsdale. Celebrate Mariachi at the MIM – February 28th – March 1st – Enjoy Mariachi performances, folklorico dancing, and several […]
Scottsdale AZ Luxury Home Market – January 2026
– Scottsdale Luxury Home Market Performance for January 2026 – After a quiet contract month in December, we saw new contract activity pick up significantly in January; however, the quieter December activity definitely impacted the number of homes that sold in January. In this report, we take a look at the luxury home market in […]
Before You Believe the Doomers, Read These 7 Data Points on Housing Affordability
Housing is expensive. Rates are higher than they were in early 2020. Home prices have gone up. Rent hasn’t exactly been a bargain either. So, when a bold graphic like this one shows up in your feed confirming that frustration, it’s easy to assume that’s the whole story. The good news? It’s not. Because affordability […]
Phoenix and Scottsdale AZ Luxury Condo Sales – January 2026
Luxury Condo Sales in Scottsdale and Phoenix – January 2026 The Scottsdale and Phoenix luxury condo market continued to perform well in January. Several long-anticipated condos that had been under construction for years finally reached the finish line, pushing closing activity higher. Below, we break down condo sales for properties listed at $1M and above […]
Best Home Improvements for Resale Value in 2026
When you sell your home, you want every dollar that you spend before listing to come back to you in the form of a higher sale price. The challenge for most homeowners isn’t deciding whether to update their home. Instead, it is figuring out where those prep dollars will have the greatest impact. Some projects […]
Quick Video Update of the Scottsdale Real Estate Market – January 2026
– January 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 January. January 2026 – Video Scottsdale Active Listings With the beginning of the year came a large jump in the number of homes for sale. We see […]
