Hauled Water in Metro Phoenix
Why Some Arizona Homes Depend on Delivered Water Most homeowners in Metro Phoenix take their water supply for granted. Turn on the faucet, and water flows. However, in rural communities surrounding the Valley, access to a dependable water source can be considerably more complicated. Areas such as Rio Verde Foothills, New River, Desert Hills, and […]
Home Additions in Metro Phoenix: Size, Setbacks, Permits and Property Value
Adding square footage to a home in Metro Phoenix can be one of the most effective ways to improve functionality and increase property value. A well-designed primary suite, additional bedroom, larger kitchen, home office or expanded living area can fundamentally change how a property competes with other homes in the neighborhood. But there is an […]
Before You List: Fix the Obvious, Not Everything
Preparing a home for sale can quickly turn into an expensive guessing game. A loose handle gets replaced. Then a handyman notices a cracked switch plate. That leads to a sticking door, a slow drain, a worn weatherstrip, a small drywall crack, an older GFCI, and suddenly the seller has spent thousands of dollars “getting […]
October 1 2026 Phoenix Housing Market Update: Higher Rates Shift More Power to Buyers
The Metro Phoenix housing market changed quickly in September 2026. Higher mortgage rates, rising inventory, and weaker buyer demand pushed the market further toward buyers. This does not mean the Phoenix real estate market is collapsing. It does mean sellers have less room for error than they did earlier this year. For homeowners thinking about […]
Enclosing a Carport in Arizona
Cost, Permits, Design and Construction Considerations Enclosing an existing carport can be one of the more cost-effective ways to add secure garage space to an Arizona home. In many older Phoenix and Scottsdale neighborhoods, homes were originally built with open carports rather than enclosed garages, so this type of improvement is fairly common. At first […]
Scottsdale Real Estate Market Update
Stronger Demand in a More Selective Valley Market All charts and market statistics in this update are from the Cromford® Report / Cromford Associates LLC using ARMLS residential resale data. Data is current through early September 2026 and used with permission. The Scottsdale real estate market is performing better than the broader Greater Phoenix market, […]
How to Calculate Home Sale Proceeds in Arizona
A home’s sale price and the amount the seller receives are two very different numbers. Broker compensation, title and escrow fees, inspection repairs, mortgage payoffs, taxes, HOA charges and other expenses all reduce the final proceeds. A seller’s net sheet combines these costs so the seller can evaluate an offer based on the amount they […]
What’s New in Rocky Point Real Estate
Puerto Peñasco—better known to Arizonans as Rocky Point—is in another significant construction cycle. The difference this time is variety: new beachfront towers are being joined by private residences, custom-home communities and larger master-planned developments. Here are the major projects currently shaping the market. Encántame Soleil — Playa Encanto Encántame Soleil is one of the largest […]
Your House Has Been Diagnosed With BINSR
Your House Has Been Diagnosed With BINSR Selling a home in Arizona begins much like visiting a doctor. Everything seems fine until professionals start examining it. You thought you owned a house. The real estate industry has determined you actually own an MLS-listed asset with an HOA, CC&Rs, SPDS and several GFCI deficiencies pending BINSR […]
Ag-To-Urban: Can Arizona Build More Homes With Less Water?
Arizona is confronting two realities that seem difficult to reconcile: Metro Phoenix continues to grow and needs more housing, while the state faces increasing pressure on one of its most important water sources—the Colorado River. A relatively new program known as A2U, or Ag-to-Urban, attempts to address both problems at once. The concept sounds counterintuitive: […]