Weekend Warrior | April 24-26, 2026

2026 Best of the Valley: Voting Ends Next Week!

Don't forget that voting ends next week for the 2026 Best of the Valley! We are currently nominated first in the Real Estate category under home services - so please consider logging in once a day and leaving your vote! Would be such a fun award to take home for our clients!

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 Weekend Warrior: The Calendar is Starting Full Up (In a Good Way!)

Last night was one of those reminders of why we love this community so much. Our ICAN Me and My Family Night was a total hit - parents and kids side by side, sharing a meal, making crafts, and getting a glimpse into the care and consistency ICAN provides year-round. It’s more than just a night out… it’s connection, and it’s impact.

And we’re just getting started. As we look ahead to summer (yes… we know it’s coming 🔥), we’re already planning volunteer events at ICAN schools along with some fun ways to stay cool together - think splash pad days in Queen Creek and San Tan. It’s going to be hot, but we’re ready for it.

On the real estate side, May is shaping up to be a big one. We’ve got 10 families finding their way home, moving trucks being scheduled, and celebrations already in the works. Add to that two incredible opportunities to plug into the community - our Love Local event on May 3rd and our Business Mixer on May 14th - and it’s a full calendar in the best way.

And of course, we’ve got your market update ready to go in this week’s edition. Here’s the quick preview: while the market is still leaning slightly toward sellers, we’re seeing small shifts, more cities tipping back toward buyers, supply creeping up, and demand staying selective outside of the luxury space.

In other words, it’s a market that’s steady… but thoughtful, kind of like us! PROMISE! Come see us at open houses this weekend, we'll show you!

Keep reading for the full breakdown, plus everything you need to stay connected, get involved, and make your next move. 💛

📊Market Watch: Stable, Strategic… and Full of Opportunity

If you’ve been watching the market closely, this week’s story is less about big swings - and more about understanding where things are settling.

Across the Valley, we’re sitting at just under 26,000 active listings, almost identical to this time last year - but still much higher than what we saw a couple years ago. At the same time, sales volume is actually up, which means homes are still moving… just with a little more thought behind each decision. That lines up with what we’re seeing on the ground. The market is still leaning slightly toward sellers, but not aggressively. We now have 11 cities favoring sellers and 7 favoring buyers, and the Cromford® Market Index is rising — just more slowly than before. That tells us the momentum is there… it’s just not rushing.

And here’s where things get really interesting:

👉 The average list price is around $362 per square foot
👉 But homes are actually selling closer to $306 per square foot

That gap matters.

It shows us that buyers are negotiating and that pricing still needs to align with reality. Historically, most homes sell within about 3% of list price, so when a home isn’t getting offers, it’s often a signal that it may be just slightly off.

The Bloom Summer Issue is Here!

Summer in the East Valley doesn’t have to be something you just “get through” — it can actually be something you enjoy. If you’re looking for ways to keep your kids busy (and happy) during those long summer days in Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, and beyond, the Bloom Summer Edition is your go-to starting point. Inside, you’ll find fresh inspiration for making the most of summer with toddlers through school-aged kids — from simple local outings and water play ideas to easy, low-pressure ways to say yes to fun without overcomplicating your schedule. If you’ve been wondering how to fill the days without feeling overwhelmed, this issue is packed with realistic, local ideas designed for busy moms who want a summer that feels a little more joyful and a lot more doable. 💛

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We’re also seeing that same theme play out across the market:

• Supply is slowly rising
• Demand is steady, but selective
• Luxury continues to outperform
• Condos are feeling pressure (especially with rising HOA costs)

And while there’s a lot of noise out there — interest rates, headlines, global uncertainty — the truth is the Phoenix market has remained surprisingly steady.

Not flat. Not frozen. Just… consistent.

We’re getting close to our Love Local event and it’s going to be something really special. 💛 We still have a few application spots left for women stepping into a new season — whether that’s returning to the workforce, changing careers, or simply needing a boost. We’re also continuing to collect clothing donations to help make this day possible for all 40 women we’ll be serving.

Looking ahead, our May Business Mixer will double as a give-back opportunity as we begin collecting backpack supplies for Televerde, supporting women working to create brighter futures for their families. It’s one more way we get to show up together and make an impact.

And as we start to think about summer (yes, it’s coming ☀️), we’ll be sharing upcoming dates for ICAN summer volunteer events along with our Splash Pad Summer series in Queen Creek and San Tan — simple, fun ways to stay connected even when the temperatures rise.

We’ll be sharing more behind-the-scenes, event updates, and ways to get involved over the next few weeks - so if you’re not already following along on Instagram, that’s the best place to stay connected and see it all unfold in real time. 💛

Around here, events aren’t just things to attend - they’re how we build relationships, strengthen families, and create lasting memories together. If you’re looking for a way to plug in, serve, or simply spend time with great people, there truly is something for everyone this season. 💛

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