There has been a flurry of real estate activity in our market and the nice weather has further facilitated getting folks out to open houses and writing contracts. We are now back to multiple offers on certain homes, depending on price point and condition. However, what has been a bit perplexing as … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Experiencing Pent-Up Demand for Housing
Lori Anna Harrison
Spring Cleaning, Decluttering to Add Value
What is staggering this spring and unique about Flagstaff is our housing market compared to the rest of the country. Forbes Advisor reported that “[national] home sales prices fell year-over-year in February – the first time in nearly 11 years.” However, locally, we did not see sales prices … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning, Decluttering to Add Value
Mountain Modern Commands More Money
Design trends come and go and just like fashion, they evolve and change over time. What can be so much fun about watching the evolution of style is to see what takes off and makes a mark versus what pops up and then quickly fades away. Anyone who visits Arizona and doesn’t know our area very well … [Read more...] about Mountain Modern Commands More Money
Super Bowl Brings Super-Sized Real Estate Sales
It’s no secret that the Super Bowl will be held in Arizona this month at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. The last time the Grand Canyon State hosted the Super Bowl was 2015, prior to that, it was 2008, and the first time was 1996. Beyond the showstopping halftime entertainment and the memorable … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Brings Super-Sized Real Estate Sales
A Tale of Two Markets
This time last year, it would’ve been difficult to predict the twists and turns our real estate market would take throughout 2022 – the first half and the second half each telling different stories of the same market. The first quarter of the year experienced steady increases in average price, price … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Markets
Being Thankful This Holiday Season
As we look toward the holidays and reflect back to take inventory on the year gone by, there is plenty to be thankful for, especially for those of us fortunate enough to call Flagstaff home. While the macro real estate market has made national headlines for nearly the last six months because of the … [Read more...] about Being Thankful This Holiday Season
Big Ideas in Small, Affordable, Futuristic Packages
Smaller spaces are gaining bigger attention these days. There are many reasons for this shift, including being conscious of sustainability, leaving a lighter carbon footprint, and probably top of the list is simply the affordability factor. Currently, with inflation swelling around us and the … [Read more...] about Big Ideas in Small, Affordable, Futuristic Packages
Home Prices Still Higher Than A Year Ago
What a difference a year makes. The season has changed to autumn and as the leaves begin to turn, our real estate market is seeing some signs of cooling temperatures as well. Yet, even with multiple increases in interest rates and greater inventory, home prices are still higher, even if not by much, … [Read more...] about Home Prices Still Higher Than A Year Ago
Great Expectations for a Normalizing Real Estate Market
When you hope for the best yet prepare for all possible outcomes, you have good strategy. Great expectations set the stage for a great performance. What has transpired in real estate in the last several months is the normalizing of the market. Inventory has increased, interest rates have … [Read more...] about Great Expectations for a Normalizing Real Estate Market
Keep Calm and Keep Perspective
While the media has been sensationalizing all topics related to real estate starting to take a tumble on a national and state level, let’s take a look at the numbers and see what is happening from a local standpoint, versus the macro-overview. During the past year in Flagstaff, the median home … [Read more...] about Keep Calm and Keep Perspective
