Scottsdale Market Trends

Maricopa County Market Trends

The overall prices of homes in Scottsdale and Phoenix are softening as interest rates rise. The inventory of homes for sale is also rising which gives Buyers more options to choose from. It is becoming a more balanced market between Buyers and Sellers in 2022. In the first quarter of 2022, the median sales price for homes in Maricopa County is up 28.8 percent from last year, and the average sales price is up 22.6 percent.
For more information on current market trends in Phoenix and Scottsdale contact Carmen Brodeur at Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com, or check out recent articles below.
Phoenix Home Price Growth Exceeds 28% in May, Deceleration on the Horizon
By Lindsey Wells, Phoenix Agent Magazine, July 6, 2022
Steeper mortgage rates and priced-out buyers paved the way to a slightly cooler housing market in Phoenix and other major cities this spring, hinting that the booming post-pandemic seller’s market may have an expiration date.
Although the market appears to be shifting slightly in favor of buyers, aspiring U.S. homeowners shouldn’t expect to see lower home prices or interest rates anytime soon.
Phoenix Ranks No. 2 Among Hottest Housing Markets in U.S.
AZ Big Media, July 1, 2022
The housing market has exploded in recent years due to fluctuating mortgage rates, high demand accompanied by low inventory, as well as remote working opportunities allowing millions to rethink their home base. Americans have begun to rethink their priorities in a living space, many prioritizing space and comfort while others have flocked to bustling metropolises, leading to an exponential increase in home ownership.
What’s Ahead for Housing in Phoenix
By Steven Hensley, Builder, June 23, 2022
Those involved in the Greater Phoenix housing market are beginning to feel the fury of years of rapidly rising home prices and now rapidly rising mortgage interest rates. The latest Zonda data shows the average new-home base price sits at $697,135, which is 44% higher than two years ago. From year-end 2021 to today, the double whammy of rising home prices and rising mortgage interest rates results in an estimated monthly mortgage payment increase of 52%.
May Marks Turning Point in Housing Frenzy, Homebuyers Starting to Regain Control
By Liz Hughes, Phoenix Agent Magazine, June 7, 2022
Homebuyers are finally starting to regain some control.
May was a turning point in the pandemic housing frenzy, according to a new Redfin report, which saw home inventory climb to a new high and more sellers dropping their prices.
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