Weekend Warrior | June 19-21, 2026

 ☀️🏡Under Contract in Chandler with Multiple Offers ☀️🏡

 Weekend Warrior: The Market Doesn't Care What the Headlines Say ☀️🏡

One of the things we love most about real estate is that every week tells a different story.

This week's story? Opportunity still exists - but it looks different depending on where you're standing.

After watching our last two Chandler listings go under contract quickly with multiple offers, we brought two more Chandler homes to market this week. If you're shopping in Chandler, don't sleep on the open houses this weekend. Buyers are absolutely finding opportunities right now, but they're also discovering that not every neighborhood is behaving the same way. In some areas, buyers are successfully negotiating repairs, concessions, and favorable terms. In others, we're already preparing our clients for over-list-price offers and little to no concessions. That's exactly why local market knowledge matters more than ever.

We're seeing that firsthand with our buyers too. This week we spent countless hours touring homes, evaluating options, comparing neighborhoods, and helping clients separate a good deal from a good fit. Those aren't always the same thing. The goal isn't simply to buy a house. The goal is to make a smart decision that supports your life, your finances, and your future. Continued below...

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That's also why we spend so much time learning alongside our peers. This week we sat down with other industry professionals to talk about everything from staging and creative financing to helping clients navigate major financial decisions. We can't make those decisions for you, but we can help you understand your options and make sure you're approaching them with good information. We take that responsibility seriously.

Speaking of making smart decisions, have you checked out our Zillow Showcase listings yet? If not, you're missing something pretty special. From moving photos and branded videos to virtual staging, retargeting, and enhanced marketing tools, these listings are getting attention in ways that traditional listings simply can't. If you're curious, pop one of our featured addresses into Zillow and see the difference for yourself. The technology is impressive, but what matters most is what it does for our sellers.

And if you're wondering whether it's working, don't take our word for it. Our Google reviews have been on fire lately, and we've included a few of our recent favorites further down in this week's edition. Continued below...

📊Market Watch: Summer Doesn't Mean Stop

One of the biggest myths we hear every year is that once Arizona temperatures hit triple digits, the housing market shuts down.

The numbers tell a different story.

According to the latest Cromford Report, active listings are actually down compared to this time last year, listings under contract are up more than 5%, and closed sales have increased nearly 8%. In other words, buyers are still buying, sellers are still selling, and life continues to happen even when it's 110 degrees outside.

That's exactly what we're seeing on the ground.

May was one of our strongest months of the year, June is already shaping up to be another busy one, and many of our lending partners are reporting similar activity. This week alone we've seen multiple buyers secure contracts, new listings hit the market, and another Chandler seller navigate a multiple-offer situation. Not bad for a market people keep calling "slow."

The broader market remains what Cromford classifies as a mild buyer's market, but that doesn't mean every neighborhood, price point, or property type behaves the same way. Buyers shopping under $1 million still have negotiating power in many areas. They're seeing opportunities to ask for repairs, request closing cost assistance, and take their time making decisions in ways that simply weren't possible a few years ago. Meanwhile, certain luxury markets continue to perform exceptionally well, and we're already seeing pockets of the Valley where sellers are receiving strong offers with very little negotiation.

Another interesting trend is that affordability is slowly improving. Arizona incomes continue to rise faster than inflation, home prices have remained relatively stable, and buyers today face far less competition than they did during the frenzy years. While nobody is confusing today's market with 2021, many families are finding that buying a home is becoming more attainable than it felt even a year ago. Continued below...

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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For sellers, there's good news too. New listings are coming to market at one of the slowest rates we've seen in decades, which means inventory isn't building the way many people expected. At the same time, canceled listings are down compared to last year and demand remains steady. That's helping create a market where properly priced homes are still finding buyers.

So what does all of this mean?

For buyers, don't assume summer means waiting. Some of the best opportunities we've seen this year have come from buyers willing to shop when everyone else assumes they should stay home.

For sellers, don't assume buyers disappear when school gets out. Families are still relocating, investors are still investing, and people are still making life decisions that require a move.

The big takeaway this month is the same one we've been sharing all year: there isn't one market. There are dozens of micro-markets across the Valley, each behaving a little differently. Understanding which one you're operating in can make the difference between feeling frustrated and finding opportunity.

And that's exactly what we're here to help you do. 💛

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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