Weekend Warrior | July 26-27, 2025

Weekend Warriors: Closings, Community & Fall Kickoffs 🎉🏡

This week was a masterclass in what it looks like to lead with heart in real estate and community. We opened three new escrows, celebrated closings for three beautiful families - including one blending their households for the first time and another reimagining their investment future - and watched our agents work pure magic keeping deals together through emotional highs and lows. Their superpowers? Communication, curiosity, and empathy that turned every challenge into a closing with HEART!

✨ Speaking of overflowing hearts, ours are still full from last week’s back-to-school event - dozens of kids from East Valley group homes are starting the year with new shoes, fresh haircuts, confidence kits, and big smiles in their school photos (which we’re delivering this weekend!). We literally could not do ANY of this work without you so THANK YOU for making all of this possible by letting us be on this journey of life with you. The more you share about the work that we do, the more times you join us, the more we can continue to do TOGETHER 🙏 .

🙌 This week, we also welcomed real estate agent Nicole Dudley to our growing tribe, we will be onboarding a seasoned client care coordinator (and of course, another momma!) and just officially launched our Fall event series with Verde at Cooley Station - think Tuesday morning playdates, moonlit movies, and all the community connection you’ve been craving right here in Gilbert. We are so excited about this one - details will be coming out about our first dates and they are going to be SO MUCH FUN. 

And with school back in session, many families are shifting gears and asking, “Is this our year to move?”. Whether you’re planning for a fall refresh or looking ahead to 2026, now’s the time to start the conversation. We've had some great new listings hit the market these past couple of weeks (two more were spoken for this week leaving 15 of our sellers ready for your offer!) and we've got another coming this week over in Harvest at Queen Creek. After that it will be another Chandler listing, an Ahwatukee remodel opportunity, and a Gilbert two-story....and those are just the ones we know are coming. 

We know there is a LOT of uncertainty in the world right now, a lot of really heavy things happening and a lot of opportunity for us to show up to serve. We're here for it - all of it. When you need us, just call - and when we call, its okay to let us know how we can help. It's been an absolute gift to show first time home buyers how to get into homes with 5% interest rates - below the long term average and with the closing costs they need to make it affordable to move in. And sellers, well, it might take a little patience but it's happening - in fact we've got a couple preparing for showings and open houses today 🤞 .

Catch you out there this weekend, warriors - we've got a long to do list and just bet that you do too!

 📊 Market Update: What’s Really Going On With Home Prices?

You’ve probably heard a little bit of everything lately - prices are down, rates are up, it's a buyer’s market, it's a seller’s market, the market’s frozen… the headlines alone are enough to make you feel like now’s not the time to make a move. But let’s break it down in a way that actually makes sense.

🛑 Yes, Prices Are Down - But That’s Not the Whole Story
From mid-March to now, the median home price has dipped about 4.3% in the Valley. Sounds dramatic, but this is a pretty typical seasonal drop - from peak spring activity to the slower summer months. It doesn’t mean the market’s crashing - it means we’re in a more thoughtful, buyer-driven season.

📉 June to July Saw a Sharp Drop
In fact, prices fell more than expected in that window - down nearly 4%. But here’s the thing: it looks like that drop might be leveling out. Pending prices for homes under contract are holding steady, which could signal a bit of a breather in the decline…for now.

⚖️ So Are We in a Buyer’s Market or a Seller’s Market?
Kind of both. Overall demand is still soft (buyers are being choosy and cautious), but supply is dropping in many parts of the Valley - especially for homes over $800K and in high-demand areas like Paradise Valley and Cave Creek. When fewer homes are available, even modest demand can create stronger conditions for sellers.

📍It’s Not the Same Everywhere
Some cities - like Avondale, Mesa, Gilbert, and Surprise - are tipping toward buyer-friendly. Others like Cave Creek, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley are moving in the opposite direction with falling inventory and stronger seller positions. Translation: It really matters where and what you’re buying or selling right now.

💬 Bottom Line? The Market Isn’t Frozen - It’s Focused
Today’s buyers are asking better questions. They want value. They want clarity. And they want to work with professionals who can help them make a smart, confident move. Sellers, meanwhile, are navigating fewer showings and longer timelines - but when the home is priced right and marketed well, it’s still getting picked up.

📲 What This Means for You
If you're thinking about making a move in 2025 or 2026, now is the time to start the conversation. Not because the market is perfect - but because it's honest. And understanding how it works - in your area, in your price range, and for your goals - is the key to navigating it well.

Let’s talk strategy, timing, and what makes sense for you. The market’s not broken - you just need the right plan (and the right people) in your corner.

🏡 Thinking About a Move? Or Just Love a Good Open House? 👀

Whether you're house hunting, window shopping, or just love dreaming about your next move, this weekend’s open house lineup is calling your name. We’ve got a fresh list of beautiful homes across the East Valley - each one thoughtfully priced, styled to impress, and ready for its next chapter.

✨ These aren’t just houses - they’re possibilities. Whether you’re buying now or planning ahead, stopping by is a great way to meet our team, see how we market (online and IRL), and start to picture what’s next for you.

Grab your calendar, pick your favorites, and come say hi - we’d love to see your face and hear what’s on your mind:  Weekend Open House Schedule

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💬 Your Story Is Our Impact

We’re still feeling incredibly grateful after being recognized with the Gilbert Chamber Impact Award - but the real impact we care about is the one we make in your lives, every single day. If we’ve helped you navigate a move, connected you to the community, or simply made you feel seen and supported, we’d love for you to share your experience in a Google review. Your stories help others find us - and remind us why we do what we do. 💙

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