Why First-Time Homebuyers Now Make Up Just 20% of the Market
By Jeff Hernandez, Realtor & Attorney — The Connie Colla Group at RETSY For decades, first-time homebuyers powered the housing ladder. That has changed. First-time homebuyers now make up only 21% of all home purchasers, with a median age of 40 years old. Why does it matter? Because delayed entry s
Phoenix’s Bold Leap Forward: What the 2024 Building Code Means for You
By Jeff Hernandez, Realtor & Attorney — The Connie Colla Group at RETSY When I first moved to Arizona in 1989 to attend ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, I fell in love with our state’s spirit of innovation and growth. Back then, Phoenix was already booming, but hardly anything could h
Essential Guide for First-Time Homebuyers: Navigating Your Path to Homeownership
Buying your first home is a milestone—and one that comes with big decisions, new responsibilities, and exciting opportunities. Whether you’re looking in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, or Phoenix, understanding the process can help you feel confident every step of the way. Here’s what I walk my first-t
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