Weekend Warrior | August 14-16, 2026

☀️🏡Brand New Listing LIVE in Chandler, Arizona☀️🏡

Make the Car Stop...on Mead: Chandler's Gated Golf Course Community

New Listing! Hidden at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac inside the gated Ocotillo Lakes community, this beautifully updated residence immediately feels different. Mature trees surround the property, creating a sense of privacy that's increasingly difficult to find, while thoughtful updates and professional staging highlight the home's timeless architecture and nearly 3,000 square feet of beautifully designed living space.

Weekend Warrior: Summer Showers Cooling Us Off ☀️🏡

We got a little August breather as families wrapped up summer vacations, got kiddos back to school, and settled into new routines - but if this week is any indication, that breather may be just about over. We’re starting to see the phones pick back up, buyers re-engage, and sellers who have been thinking about making a move start getting serious about coming to market. We’ve got new listings in the works, buyers actively shopping, and homes that had been waiting for the right buyer starting to see renewed activity.

This is a pretty normal rhythm for our market as we move toward Labor Day and into fall, but it’s also exactly why we talk so much about strategy. For buyers, there are still places where negotiation and patience can create incredible opportunities—and others where you need to be ready to move quickly. For sellers, simply putting a home on the market isn’t the plan; preparation, presentation, marketing, communication, and negotiation are what get you from listed to sold.

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And while the market is starting to pick back up, so is just about everything else around here. 💛 We just wrapped up our quarterly business mixer where we mixed, mingled, and packed 50 Confidence Kits for local schools, nonprofits, and group homes. Our Rhinestone Ranch project with Branching Out is officially underway, and we’re inviting our entire community to help us transform four bedrooms inside a new East Valley home for girls who have experienced exploitation into spaces that feel safe, warm, comfortable, and theirs. And because apparently we don’t know how to do just one thing at a time 😉, we’re also excited to be sponsoring the Movie Nights + Tuesday Playdates + Girls’ Night Out series at Verde at Cooley Station - because this is what our mommas and families need, making it easier to get FUN on the calendar.

That’s really the thread running through this week’s Weekend Warrior: people, homes, and community - and creating more ways for all three to connect. Scroll on for our newest listings and open houses, this week’s Market Watch, upcoming events, ways to get involved with Rhinestone Ranch and Confidence Kits, local resources, and plenty of reasons to get out of the house this weekend. And if buying, selling, moving, volunteering, connecting - or even just figuring out what comes next - is somewhere in the back of your mind, you know where to find your gals. 💙

Wayne Ranch New Listing: Open Houses This Weekend

New Listing! An incredible opportunity under $400,000, this move-in ready, single-level home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,881 square feet in Wayne Ranch, right in the heart of growing San Tan Valley. Freshly updated with new flooring, interior paint, modern baseboards, and a new water heater, the home is ready for its next owners without a long list of projects to tackle. The spacious floor plan offers plenty of room to gather, relax, work, and grow, while the covered back patio and generously sized backyard...

Union Park in Norterra: This Community is not SOLD OUT for you!

New Listing! Built in 2023 and lightly lived in, this 2,567-square-foot home offers the look and feel of new construction without the wait. Positioned on a desirable corner lot in Union Park at Norterra, the modern two-story floor plan includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a spacious upstairs loft, and flexible living spaces designed for everyday life.

Our Homeownership Education Portal Is Live

One of the biggest misconceptions about buying a home is that you have to have everything figured out before you reach out to a real estate agent. The truth is, most people don't know where to start - and that's exactly why we created this resource. We're excited to announce our new partnership with FirstHomeIQ, bringing a complete Homeownership Education Portal to the Amy Jones Group website. Whether you're dreaming about buying your very first home, wondering how much you should save, trying to understand credit and financing, or simply curious about how the process works, you'll now have access to trusted, easy-to-understand education all in one place.

We believe buying a home shouldn't feel intimidating. It should feel empowering. The more you understand the process, the more confident you'll be when it's time to make one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. The portal is designed to let you learn at your own pace with articles, videos, calculators, and educational tools that answer the questions most buyers have long before they're ready to tour homes. Even if buying is still a year - or a few years - away, it's never too early to start building your knowledge. Of course, education is only one piece of the puzzle. Every family's goals, finances, and timeline are different, which is why we're always happy to sit down, answer questions, and help you create a plan that's personalized to you. Think of the portal as your foundation—and our team as your guide whenever you're ready for the next step.

Whether you're a first-time buyer, planning your next move, helping an adult child prepare for homeownership, or simply curious about what's possible, we invite you to explore the new Homeownership Education Portal. Because informed buyers make confident homeowners - and that's exactly what we want for every client we serve. 💛

Buying a Home as a Self Employed Buyer

One of the first things a lender will look at is how long you’ve been self-employed. They want to know that your income is stable and that your business is likely to keep generating revenue. In many cases, lenders prefer to see at least two years of consistent self-employment history. If you haven’t been in business that long, you may still qualify if you have significant experience in the same industry or line of work. Every situation is different, but a solid two-year track record can make the process much more straightforward.

New Price on This Gilbert Home - Single Story with a Pool

New Price! If you've been waiting for the right home in Freeman Farms, this is one to see. Beautifully maintained and packed with upgrades, this home features a spacious floor plan, designer touches throughout, an upgraded kitchen with custom storage, energy-efficient features, and a resort-style backyard that makes Arizona living easy. Every space has been thoughtfully designed so you can move in and start enjoying it from day one.

Inside this week’s edition:

🏡 New listings + recent closings
⚽ A fresh market breakdown in plain English
☀️ Summer opportunities for buyers (AND Sellers!)
⚽ Upcoming events and ways to get involved
🎉 Open houses happening this weekend across the Valley

And wherever your weekend takes you, be sure to tag us - we love seeing what you're up to. 💛

New Mesa Listing with No HOA and a Private Pool

Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in one of Mesa's established neighborhoods, this beautifully maintained home offers the perfect balance of everyday comfort and unforgettable outdoor living. With no HOA, a desirable corner lot, and a proven history as a successful Airbnb, you'll enjoy the flexibility to make this property exactly what you want it to be—your forever home, vacation retreat, or investment opportunity.

Paradise in Gated Lake Park: Dobson Ranch's Own Gated Community

New Listing! Welcome home to Lake Park at Dobson Ranch, where gated privacy, mature landscaping, and one of Mesa's most beloved master-planned communities create the perfect backdrop for everyday living. Thoughtfully maintained and move-in ready, this tri-level townhome offers flexible spaces, beautiful golf course views, and the convenience of resort-style amenities just outside your door.

📊Market Watch: The August Pause May Be Starting to Break

The last couple of weeks looked a lot like what we expect from August in Arizona: kids headed back to school, vacations wrapped up, showing activity softened in some areas, and buyers and sellers took a little breather. But this week, we’re starting to see signs that people are coming back. Our phones are busier, new listings are being prepared for market, buyers are re-engaging, and homes that had been sitting are getting another look. That doesn’t mean the entire market suddenly changed overnight, but it may be the beginning of the normal shift we often see as we move toward Labor Day and the fall market.

The bigger numbers still tell us this is a very segmented market. Overall market conditions have improved slightly for sellers, but much of that improvement is being driven by the luxury end, where summer inventory has dropped while demand has remained relatively healthy. In more affordable price ranges, buyers can still have considerably more leverage. Across the Valley, some communities remain seller’s markets, some are balanced, and others clearly favor buyers—which is why we keep saying there really isn’t one “Phoenix housing market” right now. Your price point, neighborhood, property type, condition, and competition can completely change the strategy.

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Is It Too Late to Sell Your Home This Summer?

By late July, it’s easy to assume the main selling season has come and gone. Spring listings have closed, school calendars are back on the refrigerator, and fall no longer feels far away. If selling has been on your mind, waiting until next year can start to sound like the sensible choice for your household and plans, but the calendar alone shouldn’t make that decision for you, especially here in the Valley.

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For buyers, this remains an interesting window. Resale homes have been gaining market share over new construction, and in many areas buyers still have opportunities to negotiate on price, repairs, closing costs, or rate-related concessions. But as activity starts to return, the best homes may not offer all of those things. If you’ve been waiting because you assumed everything would get cheaper or easier, it may be worth looking at what your actual options are now rather than trying to predict the perfect week to buy.

For sellers, the quieter summer market reinforced something we already knew: simply putting a home on the MLS isn’t enough. The sellers getting results are paying attention to preparation, condition, pricing, staging, marketing, accessibility, and negotiation. As more listings begin coming back to market for fall, standing out becomes even more important. If you’re considering selling before the end of the year, this is the time to start preparing—even if the sign isn’t going in the yard for another month or two.

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A Practical Guide for Relocating to the Valley

Relocating buyers face a specific set of challenges that a standard purchase doesn't involve: limited ability to tour, no firsthand feel for neighborhoods, compressed decision windows, and no local network to draw on. Working through each of those deliberately is what separates a smooth relocation purchase from a stressful one. If you're planning a move to the Valley, the key is approaching each stage with structure and clear expectations.

New Price on this Chandler Luxury Property in Gated Fulton Ranch

Welcome to Harmony Place - an extraordinary luxury residence tucked within the gated Island at Fulton Ranch, one of Chandler’s most coveted lake communities. Thoughtfully designed for elevated living and effortless entertaining, this 6,492-square-foot estate blends architectural presence with warm, livable spaces and a rare level of flexibility. With six bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, dual guest houses, and resort-style outdoor living on approximately 0.65 acres, this is a home that meets the moment for multigenerational living, hosting at scale, and everyday life done beautifully.

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Limited or streamlined condo reviews are going away, meaning more projects will require a comprehensive review regardless of the buyer’s down payment. HOA reserves, budgets, delinquent dues, insurance coverage, special assessments, deferred maintenance, major repairs, structural concerns and pending litigation can all become part of determining whether a project qualifies for financing. And a clean appraisal doesn't necessarily mean the condo itself is cleared—the project and HOA documentation matter separately.

There are some positive changes, too, including relaxed restrictions in certain established projects and additional circumstances where a project review may be waived for some smaller condo communities. The takeaway isn't “don't buy a condo.” It's “do your homework earlier.” If you're considering buying one, let us and your lender look at the community before you're deep into the transaction. And if you're selling one, gathering HOA budgets, meeting minutes, insurance information and details about any assessments ahead of time can help identify potential hurdles before a buyer does.

The opportunity right now is preparation. Buyers still have negotiating power in parts of the Valley, sellers may be heading into a more active fall season, and both sides benefit from understanding the details before making a decision. Whether you're buying your first home, selling, relocating, downsizing, considering a condo, or simply trying to figure out whether this fall is your moment, we don't need you to predict the market. That's our job to watch. Your job is to tell us what you're trying to accomplish so we can build the strategy around it.

Elevating the Luxury Real Estate Experience

Luxury real estate is about much more than a home with a higher price tag. It's about thoughtful representation, strategic marketing, trusted relationships, and understanding that every client's definition of luxury is different. That's why we've expanded the luxury resources on the Amy Jones Group website—to give buyers and sellers a place to explore not only Arizona's exceptional properties, but also the expertise, global connections, and personalized service that make a difference when navigating the luxury market.

As members of the Luxury Real Estate network, our clients benefit from far more than a designation behind our name. Sellers gain access to one of the world's largest luxury real estate platforms, connecting their home to qualified buyers both locally and around the globe. Buyers gain access to an extensive network of luxury professionals, exclusive opportunities, and experienced guidance throughout every step of their search. Combined with more than two decades of experience serving the Phoenix metro area, these relationships allow us to deliver local expertise backed by international reach.

Whether you're considering the sale of a luxury property, searching for your next home, relocating to Arizona, or simply exploring what's available in our market, we invite you to browse our Luxury Real Estate resources. Our goal has never been to impress clients with credentials alone. It's to show how those relationships, designations, and partnerships translate into better marketing, stronger representation, broader exposure, and an elevated experience from beginning to end. 💛

New Price on this Scottsdale, Arizona Home Under $2M

This beautifully upgraded 2,304-square-foot home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and sits on a spacious lot just under a quarter acre in the highly sought-after Paradise Valley School District, blending modern comfort with resort-style living and exceptional versatility. With a private backyard oasis complete with a heated pool, outdoor entertaining areas, and recent major improvements, the property offers the rare combination of move-in-ready comfort, lifestyle appeal, and proven income potential - equally suited for full-time living, a vacation retreat, or a high-performing investment.

One of our favorite parts of pictures like these is getting to look back at all the ways this community continues to show up for one another. 💛 Just last night, more than 50 local business owners joined us for our quarterly Business Mixer, where we packed 50 Confidence Kits for distribution to local schools, nonprofits, and group homes—and together raised more than $700 for our Rhinestone Ranch project with Branching Out. That project is where so much of our heart is focused right now as we help transform four bedrooms inside an East Valley home for girls who have experienced exploitation into spaces that feel safe, comfortable, beautiful, and truly theirs. There are opportunities to purchase specific items for the home or make a donation toward everything from bedding to an entire room, and every single contribution gets us closer to welcoming these girls home. 💛

And there are plenty of ways to simply get together, too! Our Verde events are back with Movie Nights, Tuesday Play Dates, and the Girls’ Night Out series—including Pilates & Prosecco coming up in September. We’ve got fliers and details for all of the upcoming events below, so save a few dates, grab a friend, bring the kiddos, or find the project that speaks to you. Around here, community isn’t a side project—it’s woven into everything we do, whether we’re serving together, doing business together, or just creating an excuse to spend time with the people we love. And as always, we’d love to know what local charities and causes matter most to you. Tag us when you share their needs so we can continue finding ways to connect this incredible community with opportunities to show up. 💛

Home Selling Surprises to Expect in the Valley

If there's a mantra every seller should memorize before listing, it's this: expect the unexpected. While we're going to educate you about the process of selling your home and share our thoughts about how the sale could go based on what's happening in your market right now, no two sales are exactly alike. There are buyers, inspectors, lenders, appraisers, showing schedules, repair requests, and a surprising number of small details that can affect your plans, your budget, or both.

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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Moving to the East Valley soon?

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Thinking About Selling Your Rental Property?

Maybe the property has been a good investment, but you’re ready to cash out. Maybe being a landlord has become more work than you expected. Or perhaps the lease is coming up for renewal and you’re wondering whether this is the right time to sell.

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Check Out Our Newest Listings All Across the Valley

We’re heading intoSpring with brand-new listings that perfectly reflect the range of homes we’re seeing come to market right now - from San Tan Valley,Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek and everything in between. From walkable, centrally located living to classic Arizona neighborhoods that balance convenience and comfort, these homes represent the kind of opportunities buyers are already acting on.

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Selling an Inherited Home - What To Do First

An inherited home comes with its own set of legal, financial, and logistical decisions, and most of them need to be sorted out before a listing conversation even begins. If you're handling an inherited property here in the Valley, you may also be coordinating from a distance or balancing input from other family members. The property may be in another city. The condition may be unknown. Other family members may have a stake in what happens next. This post covers what needs to happen before an inherited home is ready to sell, and where to turn for the right guidance at each step.

Make a Small Home Easier to Live in With These Tips

Small homes often get overlooked, but they can offer some of the most comfortable and functional living spaces around. While they may not have room for every hobby, guest, or storage bin, they’re typically easier to clean, furnish, maintain, and enjoy. The best small homes aren’t defined by their square footage — they’re defined by how thoughtfully the space is used. Whether it’s a cozy condo, a charming cottage, or a compact apartment, smart design choices can make a home feel spacious, efficient, and welcoming. Here in the Valley, where many buyers are prioritizing affordability and lifestyle, knowing how to maximize a smaller space can make all the difference between a home that feels cramped and one that feels just right. 💛

Selling a Long-Term Home? You'll Want to Read This First!

For many long-term homeowners, the biggest challenge isn’t pricing the home or updating the kitchen — it’s managing everything that’s been accumulated over years or even decades of living in one place. Furniture, paperwork, seasonal décor, hobby supplies, kids’ belongings, and everyday life have a way of filling a home with memories and “stuff.” The key is giving yourself time. Sorting gradually over several weeks feels manageable, while trying to tackle everything at once before listing can quickly become overwhelming. A simple room-by-room approach helps: decide what’s moving with you, what will go to family, what can be donated, and what should be discarded. The goal isn’t to empty the house overnight, but to make steady, intentional decisions that keep the process moving forward.

You Found the One...Here's How To Win It!

After touring a dozen homes and scrolling through hundreds more, you’ve finally found the one - but in today’s Valley market, that’s only half the battle. The real challenge is getting your offer accepted. With multiple offers often in play, success comes down to strategy, speed, and clarity. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to help you understand the most important factors to consider when it’s time to make a move, so you can submit an offer with confidence and the best chance of winning your dream home.

The 10 Second Scroll Test: Will Your Listing Pass It?

Picture this: a buyer is scrolling through listings on their phone while waiting for coffee at a local café in the Valley, and you’ve got maybe 10 seconds - tops - to grab their attention before they swipe past. In today’s market, first impressions happen fast and almost always on a screen. So if you’re thinking about selling, the question is: does your listing make someone stop, look twice, and want to know more?

Relocating to the Valley? Why the Right Agent Matters

Thinking about relocating to Arizona? Whether you’re moving across the country or just looking for a fresh start in a new state, the process can feel overwhelming - but it’s also full of opportunity. From navigating school districts and commute times to finding a neighborhood that fits your lifestyle, there’s a lot to consider. That’s why working with a real estate team that specializes in relocation isn’t just helpful - it’s essential. Because relocating isn’t just about finding a house - it’s about building a life, and the right agent can make all the difference.

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Queen Creek Events This Weekend

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Mesa Events This Weekend

During the day, browse artisan vendors and local purveyors at pop-up farmers’ markets — such as the Downtown Mesa Farmers’ Market held every Saturday — or savor the global flavors of Mesa’s dynamic culinary scene at a street fair or food festival. In the evening, laugh it up with friends and family during an improv act at the Neighborhood Comedy Theatre, settle in for a stage production at the Hale Centre Theatre, or listen to live music at a local bar, craft brewery or concert hall.