Weekend Warrior | July 10-12, 2026

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 Weekend Warrior: Summer Memories... and Coming Home 🏡☀️🏡☀️

Summer has a funny way of making us appreciate home just a little bit more.

Maybe you've spent the last few weeks at the beach, escaping to the mountains, cheering through another World Cup match, or simply trying to keep the kids entertained before school starts back up. However you've spent your summer, there's something comforting about coming home at the end of the day.

Around here, we've been helping a lot of families find that feeling.

This week we celebrated two first-time homebuyers who officially traded rent payments for mortgage payments and a place to truly call their own. There's something incredibly special about handing over keys to someone who's worked so hard to reach this milestone. It's one of the reasons we're so excited to have launched our new Homeownership Education Portal through FirstHomeIQ. If you've ever wondered where to start, what loan programs are available, or how to prepare for buying your first home, we built it with you in mind.

Of course, not every move is a first home. We're also helping eight more families close this month, each with a different story. Some are moving up, some are downsizing, and others are making strategic moves to be settled into the right school district before the first day of class. There isn't one "right" time to move—there's only the right time for your family.

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 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. 💛

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Behind the scenes, we're already preparing for what's next. Several new listings are getting ready to hit the market, including one in North Phoenix that we think you're going to love. We're also helping luxury clients evaluate renovations before listing, fine-tuning marketing plans, and getting ready for another busy season ahead. If you're out touring this weekend, don't miss our open houses—you might just find the one you've been waiting for.

And before summer slips away, we have one more opportunity to give back together. Our final ICAN volunteer event of the summer is coming up next week, and we'd love to see some familiar faces there. Around here, community has always been just as important as real estate.

So whether you're just unpacking from vacation, squeezing in one last getaway before school starts, or simply dreaming about what comes next, we'd love to sit down and talk about your family's plans—not just for the rest of the summer, but for where you'll be sleeping when it's not a hotel room in cooler weather.

Inside this week's Weekend Warrior you'll find our latest market update, new listings, first-time buyer resources, open houses, community events, and plenty of ideas to help you make your next move with confidence.

We're glad you're here. 💛

📊Market Watch: Stable Isn't Boring—It's Opportunity

If you've been following the headlines, you've probably noticed they're getting a little quieter.

That's because the Greater Phoenix market isn't making dramatic moves right now—and honestly, that's not a bad thing.

The latest Cromford Report shows a market that's behaving much the way we'd expect for early July. Inventory continues to decline, demand has slowed slightly with the summer season, and prices remain remarkably steady. In other words, we're seeing a healthy, predictable market rather than the wild swings we've experienced over the past several years.

One of the biggest shifts this month is that sellers have a little less competition than they did just a few weeks ago. Active listings are down compared to both last month and this time last year, giving well-prepared homes a better chance to stand out. Some luxury sellers are even waiting until temperatures cool down before bringing their homes to market, which has reduced inventory even further at the higher price points.

We're seeing that play out with our own clients.

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What Summer Buyers Are Really Looking for...

Summer often brings fewer showings as families travel, kids are out of school, and attention shifts away from house hunting. But don't mistake fewer showings for less opportunity. The buyers touring homes in June and July tend to be the serious ones — the people who are ready to make a decision, not just browsing for fun. That's why keeping your home accessible, show-ready, and responding quickly to showing requests matters so much this time of year. In many cases, one well-timed summer showing can be worth more than a dozen casual spring visitors because the buyer walking through the door is already prepared to act.

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This week alone we celebrated two first-time homebuyers becoming homeowners, and we're helping eight more families close before school starts—some moving up, some downsizing, and others making strategic moves to get into the right neighborhood before the first bell rings. Buyers are still making decisions, they're simply being more intentional about them.

Demand has naturally eased a bit since June, which is exactly what we expect during the hottest part of an Arizona summer. But here's the encouraging news: compared to this time last year, demand is actually stronger. Closed sales are up more than 9% year over year, showing that families are still finding reasons to make a move despite higher interest rates and triple-digit temperatures.

Pricing has also remained impressively stable. The median home price has essentially held steady while the average price per square foot has inched up slightly. When you factor in inflation, that means homes have actually become more affordable in real terms over the past few years. Buyers today often have more negotiating power than they realize, especially compared to the highly competitive markets of 2021 and 2022.

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☀️ What This Means for You

Buyers:
If you've been waiting for the market to "crash," you may be missing one of the better buying environments we've seen in years. More balanced conditions, thoughtful sellers, and stronger negotiating opportunities continue to exist—especially for first-time buyers and families looking to make a move before school begins.

Sellers:
Summer isn't slowing serious buyers down. In fact, with fewer homes on the market, properly priced and professionally marketed listings continue to attract attention. Our own Chandler listings are proof that buyers will still compete for the right home.

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. 💛

One of our favorite parts of these little Instagram snapshots is getting to look back at all the ways this community continues to show up for one another. 💛 We are gearing up for another Business Mixer along with our ICAN volunteer events supporting local kids and families - and when the weather cools down, we’ll begin supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month through chemo bag drives and advocacy efforts. And between now and then - we've got a TON of ways for you to get in community with others becausea round here, community isn’t a side project - it’s woven into everything we do. What are your favorite local charities or causes? Tag us when you post about them or share their current needs so we can highlight them here and in future editions of Weekend Warrior. 💛

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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