Weekend Warrior | July 3-5, 2026

 ☀️🏡Under Contract in Chandler with Multiple Offers ☀️🏡

 New! 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. 💛

 Weekend Warrior: Summer Looks Good on You ☀️⚽🏡

If your house has looked anything like ours lately, there's a good chance your calendar has become a colorful masterpiece of camps, swim lessons, vacations, World Cup matches, and trying to squeeze in dinner somewhere between all of it.

Summer has officially found its rhythm.

One thing we've loved watching this week is how the World Cup has become the backdrop for so many gatherings. Friends, neighbors, and complete strangers are finding themselves cheering together over a game, reminding us that community has a funny way of showing up in the simplest moments. Whether you're hosting friends around the TV or planning your Fourth of July celebrations, this season has a way of bringing people together.

Around here, we've been just as busy. We celebrated more closings, continued helping buyers navigate a market that's becoming more neighborhood-specific than ever, and officially launched one of the projects we've been dreaming about for months: our new Homeownership Education Portal through FirstHomeIQ. It's the first of many new resources we're building because our vision has always been bigger than helping people buy and sell homes. We want to be the team you think of whenever life changes—and hopefully the team that knows exactly who can help.

That same philosophy carried into another week of client conversations, leadership training, and community building. From helping keep transactions together through thoughtful communication to expanding our referral network across the country through our Certified Divorce Professional relationships and the Moms in Real Estate Network, we're continuing to build something we hope serves you long before—and long after—you move.

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Summer isn't slowing us down, it's simply changing the scenery.

So whether you're spending this weekend touring open houses, floating in a pool, planning your Fourth of July, or watching another World Cup match, we're glad you're here.

Inside this week's Weekend Warrior you'll find our latest market update, summer events, Fourth of July fun, homeownership resources, new listings, and plenty of ideas to help you make the most of the season.

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📊Market Watch: Summer Doesn't Mean the Market Stops

If you've driven past an open house lately, you may have noticed something interesting.

Yes, it's hot. Yes, families are on vacation. And yes... buyers are still buying.

One of the biggest myths about Arizona real estate is that everything comes to a halt once temperatures climb into the triple digits. The latest Cromford data—and what we're seeing with our own clients—tells a different story.

Homes continue to go under contract every week. In fact, the number of homes under contract this June is still running ahead of both 2024 and 2025. That's an encouraging sign because this is exactly when the market would normally begin slowing for the summer.

We're seeing that firsthand.

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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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We're no longer in a market where every neighborhood behaves the same way. Chandler continues to be incredibly competitive in many price points, while buyers in other parts of the Valley still have room to negotiate. Luxury communities continue to perform differently than entry-level neighborhoods, and even two homes a few miles apart can experience very different demand.

That's why local strategy matters more than broad headlines.

Another interesting trend we're watching is pricing. The market has remained remarkably steady. The median sales price has edged up to about $457,500, and Cromford is forecasting the possibility of slightly stronger pricing into July—even though we typically expect prices to soften during the third quarter. Does that mean prices are about to take off? Not necessarily.

It means the market continues to surprise people by being... stable. Perhaps the most important takeaway is that serious buyers are still out there. While overall activity naturally slows during the hottest months, the people touring homes right now are usually doing so because they need to move—not because they're casually browsing. That's good news for sellers whose homes are priced correctly and marketed well.

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☀️ What This Means for You

Buyers:
Don't assume you have to wait until fall. Summer often creates excellent opportunities to negotiate, and fewer casual shoppers means less competition for many homes. The key is understanding which neighborhoods still see multiple offers and which ones offer more leverage.

Sellers:
Don't let the heat fool you into thinking buyers disappear. Serious buyers are still writing contracts every day, and we're seeing that with our own listings. Presentation, pricing, and marketing continue to make all the difference.

The question isn't whether it's a good market. The question is whether it's the right market for your next move—and we'd love to help you figure that out.

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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