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By Jeff Hernandez, Realtor & Attorney — The Connie Colla Group at RETSY When I bought my first home in Arizona back in the early ’90s, the process felt simpler. Prices were more forgiving, interest rates were higher than today’s, but there was less competition. Fast-forward to 2025, and the landsc

Where Do New Phoenix Residents Move From and Why?
By Jeff Hernandez, Realtor & Attorney — The Connie Colla Group at RETSY Moving to Arizona or expanding your foothold in the Valley of the Sun? You’re not alone. Year after year, Phoenix and Scottsdale stand out as national migration hubs. In this article, we’ll explore where people are moving from

The Phoenix Housing Market Reset: How Sanity Returned to Real Estate
By Jeff Hernandez, Realtor & Attorney — The Connie Colla Group at RETSY Over the past few years, the Phoenix housing market felt like a runaway train. Buyers snapped up properties in record time, multiple offers soared above list price, and the idea of “waiting for the right deal” seemed almost qu
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