10/15/2026
Is it a good time to buy in your city? 🤔
This month, every city in the Valley cooled down. The market as a whole is the coolest it’s been since late 2023. Here’s who has the upper hand right now:
🔥 Hot, sellers lead: Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Chandler, Cave Creek
☀️ Mild, even ground: Phoenix, Avondale, Mesa, Gilbert, Glendale
❄️ Cool, buyers lead: Peoria, Goodyear, Tempe, Surprise, San Tan Valley, Buckeye, Queen Creek, Maricopa
The one to watch: Fountain Hills and Paradise Valley cooled by about a third in just one month. More homes hit the market while fewer buyers were shopping. Sellers still have the edge there, but buyers can push back more than they could a month ago.
Buyers, you have more options and more room to negotiate. Sellers, the right price from day one is what gets your home sold.
💬 Drop your city in the comments and we’ll tell you who has the upper hand there.
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