Market Update

Market updates

One letter a month for each market I follow, with the numbers behind it.

Published October 11, 2026 in Market Update · South Phoenix

South Phoenix still has a lot of listings, but contracts are keeping up

Nearly 29% of Phoenix-area listings took a price cut in September 2026, yet South Phoenix buyers are still writing contracts, and priced-right homes are moving fast.

By Vanessa Aragon
85042
Closest to asking
85040
85043
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Published October 11, 2026 in Market Update · North Phoenix

North Phoenix listings rose, but buyers kept pace

More homes hit the market this summer, and buyers showed up anyway. Here is what that means if you own a home here.

By Vanessa Aragon
Median asking rent
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, Realtor.com
Year-over-year rent change
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, Realtor.com
Rental communities offering year-long concessions
Phoenix, AZ, Realtor.com
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Published October 11, 2026 in Market Update · Third Market

Inventory stayed lean in Third Market as new listings rose

Fresh homes are coming to market, but not fast enough to loosen the supply that sellers and buyers both feel.

By Vanessa Aragon
Homes sold
Up 0.9% from a year ago
New listings
Up 4.8% from a year ago
Pending sales
Down 7.2% from a year ago
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Published October 11, 2026 in Market Update · Primary market

Primary market inventory is down even with more new listings

The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 1,570 homes for sale across the Primary market in the three months ending August 31, 2026, down 8.1% from a year ago, even as new listings rose 1% to 1,379.

By Vanessa Aragon
Homes for sale
Down 8.1% from a year ago
New listings
Up 1% from a year ago
Homes sold
Up 2.5% from a year ago
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Published October 11, 2026 in Market Update · Secondary Market

More listings are giving Secondary Market buyers a bit more room

New listings across Secondary Market rose 8.5% from a year ago, meaning sellers now face more competition for buyers' attention.

By Vanessa Aragon
New listings
up 8.5% from a year ago
Homes for sale
up 3.1% from a year ago
Homes sold
up 2% from a year ago
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