How do Jared and Molly help homebuyers in Phoenix and Scottsdale?

Jared and Molly specialize in helping families find homes that fit real life in Phoenix and Scottsdale. Whether you're upsizing in Arcadia, putting down roots in Scottsdale, or dreaming of more space for your family, they use deep local knowledge and a no-pressure approach to help you search smarter, feel clearer, and move forward with confidence. From identifying the right school districts and neighborhoods to expert negotiation, they guide the entire buying process.

What is Jared and Molly's approach to selling homes in Arcadia and Scottsdale?

Jared and Molly help sellers market with intention — positioning properties to attract the right buyers by highlighting what actually sells in today's Arcadia and Scottsdale markets: charm, lifestyle, and the details families care about most. Their process covers strategic pricing, home prep and staging guidance, showing coordination, and expert negotiation so sellers can focus on their next chapter instead of logistics.

Do Jared and Molly help with real estate investing in Phoenix?

Yes. Jared and Molly help both first-time investors and experienced portfolio builders identify high-performing real estate opportunities in Arcadia, Scottsdale, and Greater Phoenix. They guide clients on short-term rentals, flips, and long-term holds in appreciating neighborhoods — covering strategy, numbers, and local market timing so investors don't waste time chasing the wrong properties.

What areas do Jared and Molly serve in Arizona?

Jared and Molly primarily serve Phoenix, Scottsdale, and the Arcadia neighborhood, but they also work with clients in Gilbert, Fountain Hills, Queen Creek, and the broader Phoenix Valley. Their office is located at 7002 E Osborn Road in Scottsdale, AZ 85251. They can be reached at 602-748-7289 or Molly@JaredandMolly.com.

Why should I choose Jared and Molly over other Phoenix realtors?

Jared and Molly are a husband-and-wife team who live, work, and raise their family in Phoenix. With over a decade of experience, they bring deep local knowledge paired with a family-first, no-pressure approach. They focus on finding homes that fit how families actually live — not just square footage and curb appeal, but school zones, neighborhood vibes, and long-term fit. Their clients consistently praise their responsiveness, advocacy during negotiations, and willingness to help long after the sale closes.

Is Arizona Running Out of Water? What Phoenix Home Buyers Actually Need to Know (2026)

Sep 16

Written By Molly Rundle

Short answer…. no. Arizona is not running out of water. What's actually happening is more specific than that headline, and it matters a lot depending on where and what you're buying.

Here's the real version. The Colorado River is being cut back hard. Water bills across the Valley are going up. And there's a real fight happening over where new subdivisions can be built on undeveloped desert land. But if you're buying an existing home, or new construction, inside an established city like Phoenix, Scottsdale, or here in Arcadia and 85008…. this is not the crisis the national headlines make it sound like. Let me walk through why.

What just happened with the Colorado River?

The federal government finalized a new Colorado River plan this year that cuts Arizona's share by 27% annually through 2028, with the possibility of cuts up to 40% after that. The whole thing gets revisited every two years through 2036, so this isn't a one time hit, it's an ongoing negotiation.

Arizona is taking the biggest cut of any state on the river. That's the real, hard part of this story, and I'm not going to soften it.

Does Phoenix actually depend on the Colorado River for its water?

Less than you'd think. Colorado River water makes up roughly 40% of Phoenix's supply. The Salt and Verde River system, which is separate and comes from mountain snowmelt inside Arizona, covers about 58%. The rest comes from groundwater and a growing amount of recycled water.

That mix is exactly why Phoenix's own water resources manager put it this way…. "There will never be a moment where you go into your house, you turn on your faucet and no water comes out the other side." Smaller towns that lean almost entirely on the Colorado River, like Cave Creek, have a harder road here. Phoenix isn't one of them.

So what's the actual cost?

Your water bill going up. That's the honest tradeoff. Gilbert's rates have roughly doubled since 2024 to fund new infrastructure, including a $359 million plant that will turn treated wastewater into drinking water by 2029, and Phoenix is funding similar projects. Someone put it to me simply and I think it's the most accurate line in this whole story…. "Arizona's not running out of water, but we are running out of cheap water."

Does this affect buying a home in Phoenix, Scottsdale, or Arcadia?

Mostly not, and this is the part that actually matters for you.

The restriction you may have seen in the news, the one pausing new subdivisions over groundwater concerns, applies to new development on undeveloped desert land that depends on pumped groundwater instead of a city water utility. Established cities, Phoenix and Scottsdale included, already hold a Designated Assured Water Supply that covers their entire service area…. existing homes, resale, and infill new construction all included. That's Arcadia. That's 85008. If you're buying inside the city water service area, you're not the subdivision this fight is about.

There's also a state court ruling from earlier this year that pushed back on part of how the groundwater rule was being applied, and that fight is still working its way through. Worth watching if you're specifically eyeing a large new master planned community out on the edge of the metro. Not something you need to lose sleep over if you're buying a house in an established neighborhood.

What should you actually watch for as a buyer?

Two things, honestly. If you're looking at a brand new community built on previously undeveloped land, ask where its water comes from and whether it has its own Designated or Certificated Assured Water Supply, not just a promise. If you're buying resale or infill inside Phoenix, Scottsdale, or another established city, this question is already answered for you, it has been for decades.

And expect your water bill to keep climbing over the next several years no matter where you buy. That part isn't going away.

Arizona has a real water story happening right now. It's just not the one that makes for the best headline. Cheers,
Molly