What COVID-19 Means For the Phoenix Real Estate Market

The coronavirus pandemic has been a confusing time of unprecedented challenges. No one is sure what will happen next, and many of us are simply trying to get through it. While there are no guarantees in life (let alone with a once-in-a-lifetime worldwide pandemic), it is helpful to gather as much information as possible. The …

Why It’s the Best Time of Year to Buy Real Estate in Phoenix

The Phoenix metro area has become a difficult real estate market for buyers. Increased demand has driven home prices up, and the demand for housing has begun exceed our available supply. This has forced many home buyers to delay their dreams of home ownership. Others have to take anything that is available, even if the …

Mesa

Mesa is the anchor of many aspects of life in the East Valley. It is the third-largest city in Arizona (only after Phoenix and Tucson). It borders Tempe on its west, Chandler and Gilbert on its south, and Apache Junction on the east. Mesa was incorporated in 1883 with a population of 300 people. It …

How the Fed’s Latest Rate Drop Will Affect Your Mortgage Payment

On September 18, the Federal Reserve dropped the interest rate for the second time in 2019. This could have a dramatic impact on the home lending industry - and more importantly, for the rates consumer are able to get. Attorney Pamela Sandberg, an experienced Phoenix Realtor, discusses the impact of the rate drop and what …

The Future of Short Term Rentals in Phoenix

Thanks to AirBnB, short-term rentals have begun to dominate real estate markets throughout the world. Entire communities are changing based upon their new short-term rental markets. Landlords, tenants, and investors have all learned firsthand the pros and cons that come with these changes. Attorney Pamela Sandberg, an experienced Phoenix Realtor, discusses the changes ahead. In …

How Buyers Can Compete in a Seller’s Market

Every real estate market fluctuates. A "buyer's market" or "seller's market" can vary almost daily. In some areas, however, long-term housing trends can fix these positions for months (or even years). The Phoenix real estate market is experiencing just such a trend. Appreciation, low inventory, and an influx of jobs have created high demand for …

The Tiny House Trend Comes to Phoenix

Tiny houses are a little trend making a big impact. For homeowners considering the tiny living trend, it is important to understand the logistics of a tiny house purchase. Attorney Pamela N. Sandberg is an experience Phoenix real estate agent. She can help you protect your legal interests and structure a tiny living budget that …

How a Limited Housing Supply is Driving Phoenix Home Values

Housing prices in Phoenix have been rising for about a decade now. This is an impressive trend that has lead some pessimists to wonder if it's just another housing bubble - the kind that hurt Phoenix homeowners in 2005 and 2006. By understanding the market, homeowners can protect their equity and work with market trends. …

Why Phoenix Has the Fastest Rising Rents in the Nation

Phoenix is one of the fastest growing real estate markets in the United States. This also affects the rental market: here, rents are rising faster than anywhere in the nation. Pamela Sandberg (an experienced Phoenix realtor and licensed Arizona attorney) explains why this is, and how investors can utilize this financial opportunity. AZFamily reports that …

Google and Apple Anchor Mesa’s New Elliot Road Technology Corridor

For years now, home values in the Phoenix metro area have been steadily appreciating. Many investors are asking if this growth is sustainable. Painful memories of the 2008 mortgage crisis are all too fresh, and homeowners are right to be concerned about the health of the local real estate market. But there are critical differences …