Jan. 15, 2022

January 2022 Real Estate Market Stats and Report for Goodyear, AZ

January 2022 Market Stats

Should You Rent Instead of Buy a Home?

What's Phoenix Metro, including the Goodyear area, real estate market like?  Today we are taking a look at the annual changes from January 7, 2021 to January 7th, 2022 (the date the stats were released from Cromford Associates). 

2021 was a strong year for housing prices, the Median Sales Price increased a whopping 28%!  Check out the infographic below for the market stats.  If this market continues at this pace, it will, unfortunately, be harder and harder for first-time buyers to be able to afford to buy a home in the Phoenix Metro area. Some buyers are wondering if it would be better to rent than buy a new home?  I have included some commentary from Cromford Associates addressing renting vs. buying in 2022 down below the infographic.

Homeowners are sitting pretty as the Greater Phoenix area, including Goodyear, move farther into a seller's market.  Although it appears that the income levels in the area can not sustain another year of 28% annual appreciation, there doesn't appear to be relief in sight for the low housing inventory levels, leading most to believe prices will continue to increase.  This is good news for Goodyear area homeowners as their equity continues to grow! (Are you a homeowner?  Read below to sign up for a FREE tool that helps homeowners keep track of the equity in their home.)

Phoenix Metro Real Estate Market Stats

Decreasing inventory, huge annual median sales price increase, and only .6 months worth of inventory.  And interest rates so far remain low.  With these market conditions, it doesn't appear that prices are going to drop drastically any time soon, however, the rate the sales prices are increasing has slowed down.  

Let's take a look at the numbers in the infographic above.  As you can see, the number of Active listings decreased by 2.5% from January 7, 2021 (which was already historically low).  The number of homes under contract decreased 7.6% from last year.  In one year the median sales price increased by 28.4%.

We are seeing fewer homes hit the market.  There are not enough homes for sale to meet the buyer demand so prices should continue to at the very least hold steady, but most likely will continue to increase.  This low inventory is causing the Goodyear area housing market to move farther into a seller's market. 

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Is it better to rent or buy in 2022? 

January commentary from Cromford Associates:  

"As the cost of purchasing a home increases in Greater Phoenix, the question of whether to rent or buy becomes harder to answer for some buyers.  The overall median cost of a home is currently $425,000, and for a typical 1,500-2,000 square foot home, the median cost is $420,000.  The estimated payment, assuming 10% down and including principal, interest, taxes and insurance, is $2,123.  The median monthly rental rate for the same size range, recorded through the Arizona Regional MLS, was $2,195 in the 4th quarter of 2021; just $72 per month more.
 
Some buyers might question the advantage of purchasing a home in order to save $72 per month. However, the financial advantage of owning vs. renting is typically realized for those who own their home for at least 3-5 years.

Let’s assume, hypothetically, that a buyer purchased a home today for $420,000 with a $42,000 down payment (10%).  Over the next 5 years, their home’s value fluctuates up and down and in the end doesn’t appreciate. That may sound horrifying, however during this time the loan principle has been paid down to $336,000. The homeowner’s equity has doubled from $42,000 to $84,000 without their home appreciating a dime, and with 20% equity they no longer have to pay private mortgage insurance. Their payment declines $200.  Still a win.

Now let’s assume, hypothetically again, that while our homeowner is paying down their loan, the home value fluctuates up, down and sideways, but still averages a 6% appreciation rate over 5 years (close to the current rate of inflation).  The home would then be worth $562,000, an increase of $142,000. 

After 5 years, this hypothetical homeowner went from $42,000 to $226,000 in equity, and their monthly cost was nearly the same as what they would have paid in rent anyway. For this reason, even when the monthly payment required to buy is close to that to rent, buying still wins in the long game."

If you have questions about buying or selling a home in today's market, give me a call at 623-252-9350.  Even if you are months away from making a move, it's never too early to contact me.  I'm here to help you get a game plan together. I look forward to connecting!  ---Cinda Rose, eXp Realty

Nov. 2, 2021

Phoenix Area Golf Memberships and Homes For Sale

Phoenix Area Golf Membership Communities and Homes For Sale

Arizona's beautiful weather attracts golfers from all over the US.  Numerous golf courses in the Phoenix area offer memberships ranging from affordable to super-pricey.  Here's a list of some of the Phoenix-area golf courses along with links to more information about their memberships as well as what homes are currently on the market for sale.  

 

Arizona Traditions in Surprise

Arizona Traditions Golf Course Membership Information

Arizona Traditions Homes For Sale

Arizona Traditions Golf Course Homes For Sale

 

Union Hills Country Club in Sun City

Union Hills Country Club Membership Information

Union Hills Homes For Sale

Union Hills Golf Course Homes For Sale

 

Hillcrest Golf Club in Sun City West

Hillcrest Golf Club Membership Information

Hillcrest Homes For Sale

Hillcrest Golf Course Homes For Sale

 

Palmbrook Country Club in Sun City

Palmbrook Country Club Membership Information

Palmbrook Homes For Sale

Palmbrook Golf Course Homes For Sale

 

Sundance Golf Course in Buckeye

Sundance Golf Club Membership Information

Sundance Homes For Sale

Golf Course Homes For Sale

 

Sun Lakes Country Club

Sun Lakes Country Club Membership Information

Sun Lakes Homes For Sale

Sun Lakes Golf Course Homes For Sale

Seville Golf and Country Club in Gilbert

Seville Golf and Country Club Membership Information

Seville Homes For Sale

Seville Golf Course Homes For Sale

Las Colinas Golf Club in Queen Creek

Las Colinas Golf Club Membership Information

Las Colinas Homes For Sale

Las Colinas Golf Course Homes For Sale

Queen Valley Golf Course

Queen Valley Golf Course Membership Information

Queen Valley Homes For Sale--LINK COMING SOON

Queen Valley Golf Course Homes For Sale--LINK COMING SOONB

Corte Bella Golf Club in Sun City

Corte Bella Golf Club Membership Information

Corte Bella Homes For Sale

Corte Bella Golf Course Homes For Sale

 

The Lakes Course at Westbrook Village Golf Club in Peoria

The Lakes Course at Westbrook Village Golf Club Membership Information

The Lakes Course at Westbrook Village Homes For Sale

The Lakes Course at Westbrook Village Golf Course Homes For Sale

 

 

If you'd like to learn more about Phoenix-area golf course communities and memberships and golf course homes for sale I am here to help! You can call or text me at 623-252-9350 or send me an email at cinda@cindarose.com.  I look forward to connecting!

 

Sept. 28, 2021

Trilogy at Vistancia Active Adult Resort Community

Trilogy at Vistancia 55+ Resort Community

 

Located in Peoria, this award wining resort-style active adult community offers numerous amenities for its residents including two resort clubs, an aerobics studio, an indoor Olympic-style pool, an outdoor resort pool, a golf course, the Alvea Sap as well as athletic clubs.

The community's featured builder is Shea Homes.  They offer a selection of fifteen different floorplans of energy-efficient two- to four-bedroom homes ranging from about 1400 sq ft to 2700 sq ft. 

Trilogy at Vistancia is home to a championship desert golf course, two spacious clubhouses, a demonstration kitchen, tennis and fitness facilities, an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor resort-style swimming pool, an artisan studio, and a full-service spa. What more could you ask for!

Trilogy Homes For Sale on the MLS

There are also new construction homes being built by various builders in Estrella.  If you would like to be represented during the process at no extra cost to you, make sure to take your Realtor with you on your first visit to the model homes and/or sales center.  You can contact me directly at 623-252-9350 or fill out the contact form below to schedule an Exploratory Tour of your desired neighborhood.

New Construction Homes at Trilogy

I look forward to hearing from you! 

 

 

 

 

 

Sept. 28, 2021

Victory at Verrado Active Adult Community in Buckeye, Arizona

Victory at Verrado Active Adult 55+ Community

Nestled up against the White Tank Mountains in Buckeye, Victory at Verrado offers something a little different, a variety of homes from multiple builders.  Both new construction and resale homes are available.  The community of Victory offers many amenities for an active adult community lifestyle.  As their website states, "Whether you’re in search of a challenging summit hike, or a casual neighborhood stroll, around here all 21 miles of paths and trails lead to Victory. From the generous green fairways of The Victory Course to the hillside farm table of the Vineyard, Victory is just the place to spend your celebration years."

 

Victory residents enjoy golfing, hiking, walking, and mountain biking.  The Victory Club offers a state-of-the-art workout facility with a movement studio, yoga lawn, racquet. sports pavilion and an outdoor lap swimming pool.  Residents also enjoy massages at The Spa at Victory as well as relaxing by three resort-style pools.  Also located at The Club is the Vic Bar + Kitchen, the perfect spot for some fabulous food with panoramic views of the mountains and the Phoenix skyline.

Here is a 3D Tour of The Club at Victory:  https://www.verrado.com/victory/victory-club/

Search for homes for sale in Victory at Verrado:

Victory at Verrado Homes For Sale

Interested in New Construction Homes?  If you'd like me to represent you during the process then I need to accompany you on your first visit to the model home village.  Contact me at 623-252-9350 or fill out the form below to set up a time or just to learn more.

New Construction Homes in Victory

I look forward to connecting!

 

Sept. 28, 2021

PebbleCreek Active Adult Community in Goodyear AZ

PebbleCreek Active Adult Resort Community

 

PebbleCreek Active Adult Resort Community

Located in sunny Goodyear, Arizona, PebbleCreek Active Adult Resort Community offers an active lifestyle with luxurious amenities for seniors in a beautiful golf course community with amazing landscaping including lakes and water features.  In fact, PebbleCreek made Forbes Magazine's top ten list of Ritzy Retirement Communities in the country.  It has also been voted one of the top 100 master-planned communities in the United States by Where to Retire magazine and listed as a Top Pick.

PebbleCreek Community

This 2,300-acre gated community is nestled between the White Tank Mountains and the Estrella Mountain Park in Phoenix's West Valley.  PebbleCreek is close to the I-10 Freeway for easy access to downtown Phoenix.  The Loop 101 and the Loop 303 also provide easy access to the entire valley.  Several Spring Training Facilities are only minutes away.  In addition, PebbleCreek is close to the Cardinal's Stadium, shopping, entertainment, restaurants, hiking, and more.  PebbleCreek has more than 100 miles of bike paths and 40 miles of hiking trails.

At PebbleCreek the guard-gated entrance creates a safe, secure environment for its residents.  PebbleCreek features two championship golf clubs, the Eagle's Nest and Tuscany Falls, lit tennis courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a performing arts center, a stadium-seating theater, restaurants, community-run clubs, and organizations, classes, social activities, and more.

PebbleCreek Active Adult 55+

The 40,000 square-foot Eagle's Nest amenity complex offers a grand ballroom, library, state-of-the-art fitness center, pool, and restaurant.  The Tuscany Country Club features a resort-style outdoor pool and spa, indoor lap pool, grandchildren's pool, aerobics, and dance studio, and fitness center.  In addition, the Tuscany clubhouse has a cafe, gourmet hot dog stand, restaurant and bar, billiards, activity rooms, library, and a stadium-seating theater.

PebbleCreek Homes

PebbleCreek is a community in progress with construction beginning by Robson Builders, one of the Top 100 Builders in the US, in 1994.  Robson uses block and stucco construction instead of wood frame which helps keep the homes cooler during the hot AZ summer.  PebbleCreek will have around 6,200 homes when complete.    PebbleCreek homes for sale come in a number of different styles and floor plans and range in price from the high $300,000s to the high $800,000s.   Currently there are attractive resale and new construction homes available.

Whether you are looking for a dream vacation home or a dream retirement home, you can choose a wide variety of homes in PebbleCreek:

Looking for a new construction home?  If you'd like representation throughout the process with no extra cost to you, make sure to have a Realtor accompany you on your first visit to the model homes and/or sales center.  I'd be happy to assist you, please call me at 623-252-9350 or fill out the form below.  

New Construction Homes at PebbleCreek

I look forward to connecting!

 

 

Sept. 21, 2021

CantaMia Active Adult 55+ Community in Goodyear

CantaMia Active Retirement Living in Style

Retire in style and enjoy the active life amenities at CantaMia, a master-planned 55+ community located in Estrella in Goodyear.  The community features open floor plans and resort-style amenities, perfect for an active retirement lifestyle.  Taylor Morrison presents numerous models with active living in mind.

CantaMia Active Adult Community

The Community of Estrella is located south of the I-10 on Estrella Parkway.  As you make your way up the hill along Estrella Parkway you are transported into a beautiful desert oasis surrounded by the Sierra Estrella Mountains.  Estrella offers 2 lakes, two clubhouses (Starpointe Residents Club and Presidio Club) with pools, miles of trails and paths, a golf course, schools, and shopping.   The Starpointe Residents Club offers tons of activities for adults and kids, including dive-in movies, holiday celebrations, a farmer's market, and more.  You can even rent a canoe and go out on the lake.  The Presidio Residents Club has a beautiful pool, state-of-the-art workout room, and a chef's demonstration kitchen.

Located in Estrella, CantaMia is designed for an active adult and baby boomer lifestyle.  CantaMia has its own gated entry, lakes, beautiful common areas, and waterways along with a Village Center.  The 29,000 square foot Village Center includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor lap pool, locker rooms, cafe, library, billiard room, card rooms, and classrooms for computers and crafts.  The center also includes a beach-entry resort-style pool and conversations fire pits.  There's always something to do in Canta Mia! 

The City of Goodyear

The City of Goodyear is the largest city in the West Valley.  Goodyear offers shopping, restaurants, hotels, entertainment, spring training, golf, hiking, swimming, walking paths, and parks.  Goodyear Park has a splash pad and playground for the younger kids as well as baseball fields, tennis courts, and a skate park.  Recently Goodyear opened up the new Goodyear Recreation Campus with an Aquatics Center.

 

Estrella

Learn more about Estrella

 

Homes for sale:

View homes for sale in CantaMia

View homes for sale in Estrella

View homes for sale in Goodyear

 

New Construction Homes by Taylor Morrison

There are also new construction homes being built by various builders in Estrella.  If you would like to be represented during the process at no extra cost to you, make sure to take your Realtor with you on your first visit to the model homes and/or sales center.  You can contact me directly at 623-252-9350 or fill out the contact form below to schedule an Exploratory Tour of your desired neighborhood.

New Construction Homes in CantaMia

I look forward to hearing from you! 

Sept. 21, 2021

Sun City Festival Active Adult Community in Buckeye

Sun City Festival in Buckeye

Located in the northwest valley of Phoenix is Del Webb's resort-style active adult community of Sun City Festival.  Sun City Festival is nestled at the base of the White Tanks Mountains but on the west side of the mountains instead of the east side like the Phoenix Metro area providing beautiful expansive views. It's about 10 miles from the City of Surprise.

 

Sun City Festival

The community has an expansive recreation center, clubs, various classes, the Indigo Grille, and the Copper Canyon Golf Club which has a 27-hole golf course.  Currently, Pulte Homes is still building new homes at Sun City Festival.  Homes range from the low $300's to the high $500's.  The flexible floorplans were designed with 55+ buyers in mind.  Virtual tours of the model homes are available.  Right now they inventory homes ready to purchase so you don't have to wait as long to move into your new home.

If you'd like to learn more about life in Sun City Festival give me a call at 623-252-9350.  We can schedule an Exploratory Tour where we will tour the community, the model homes as well as the resale homes currently on the market.  When you are ready to actively start looking for homes and putting in offers, you will be ready to go and it will make the process easier.  

View PebbleCreek Homes For Sale

If you'd like me to represent you during the purchase of a new construction home I must accompany you on your first visit.  Call me at 623-252-9350 to schedule an Exploratory Tour.  Or fill out the form below.

 

 

 

Sept. 21, 2021

Sundance Active Adult Community in Buckeye AZ


Sundance Active Adult CommunityWest of Phoenix you will find several options for active 55+ adult living including Sundance Active Adult Community located in Buckeye Arizona.  Sundance provides an exciting active adult lifestyle for its residents complete with a beautiful clubhouse and an 18-hole golf course.  This 55+ golf retirement community is located within the 2000-acre master-planned development of Sundance and provides a small town atmosphere with great amenities.

Since Sundance Active Adult Community is located on the outskirts of Maricopa County, the homes are less expensive and the area provides a budget-friendly golf retirement community, and yet Sundance is only 20 miles from downtown Phoenix.

Sundance Active Adult Community is fully built out with 1,100 homes.  The homes range in size from a modest and affordable two-bedroom home with 1390 square feet, to a home with 2217 square feet and 2 bedrooms with a den.  Many Sundance Active Adult Community homes provide lovely views of the Sundance Golf Club or the surrounding Sonoran Desert, including the White Tank Mountains and the Estrella Mountains. 

Sundance Active Community PoolSundance Active Adult Community has a 15,000 square foot recreation center that features a fitness center, arts and crafts studio, billiard room, card room, library, and meeting rooms and has daily activities for the residents.  In addition, there is a beautiful outdoor pool, tennis courts, bocce courts, pickleball courts, and racquetball courts.  Use of the clubhouse is available for only the Sundance Active Adult Community residents and is included in their quarterly HOA fee.  The facility provides a great way for residents to meet friends and neighbors.

Sundance Golf ClubThe homes and the community really center around the beautiful 18 hole championship golf course, Sundance Golf Club,  that provides beautiful panoramic views of the White Tank Mountains and the Estrella Mountains. This course is perfect for all skill levels as it has 4 sets of tees that provide a range in yardage of 5,300 to 7,000 yards.  The course has the perfect combination of lush green grass and the Sonoran Desert.  The Sundance Golf Club is one of the most inexpensive full-length courses in the Valley of the Sun.  They even have Seasonal Passes that can save you money.  

The planned community of Sundance is located just south of I-10, covering approximately 4 square miles between I-10, Watson Road, Durango Street and Dean Road.  It is close to the businesses and restaurants located on Watson Road.

 For more information about Sundance Active Adult Retirement Community please call Cinda Rose at 623-252-9350.  

Visit my website to search for Sundance Active Adult Retirement Community Homes.

Sept. 21, 2021

Top 6 Active Adult 55+ Communities West of Phoenix

Thinking about retiring in Arizona?  West of Phoenix you will find numerous communities where you can enjoy an active lifestyle and our warm sunny weather.  There are some great choices for those wanting to enjoy resort-style amenities such as golf courses, swimming pools, sports courts, walking and hiking paths, and a clubhouse with a gym in Goodyear, Buckeye, and Peoria.  Each community has great amenities to offer its residents, it’s just a matter of finding the one that best suits your needs, desired location, and your budget.  

55+ Communities in the Phoenix Metro Area

The map below shows how many 55+ communities there are in Arizona.  If you click on the map it will take you to the actual Google Map were you can check out the names.  My article focuses on the popular 55+ communities in Phoenix's West Valley and Northwest Valley.
Arizona Active Adult 55+ Communities

Top 6 Active Adult Communities west of Phoenix:

Click on the links below to learn more about each community.

Buckeye

Goodyear 

Peoria

Additional Communities

Contact me for more information about additional communities that might fit the lifestyle you are looking for.  Simply fill out the form below.

Exploratory Tours

I offer Exploratory Tours for future buyers that want to learn more about a community or several communities that may or may not be ready to make a move right away.  Some buyers are months away from buying a new home. We can tour the clubhouses, take a look at the model homes and even tour some resale properties that are on the market.  To set that up you can call me at 623-252-9350 or fill out the form below. 

New Construction

There are also new construction homes being built in some of the Active Adult Communities.  If you would like to be represented during the process at no extra cost to you, make sure to take your Realtor with you on your first visit to the model homes and/or sales center.  You can contact me directly at 623-252-9350 or fill out the contact form below to schedule an Exploratory Tour of your desired neighborhood.
I look forward to hearing from you! 

 

July 21, 2021

5 Tips To Help You Find The Best Realtor In Goodyear, AZ

Finding The Best Realtor Goodyear, AZ

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. This major life decision can make or break your experience in a new city. The dream is to find a fabulous home within an area that offers all the amenities and services that will best suit your lifestyle. 

The best way to make the most out of your real estate endeavour is to find yourself an experienced real estate agent. Having a reliable and compatible realtor will help you achieve your goals and to ensure that you are making the right choice when buying or selling a property. 

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