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

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

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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 Scottsdale More Liberal or Conservative? Here's the Real Answer (and the Question Behind the Question)

Jul 21

Written By Molly Rundle

Scottsdale has historically leaned conservative, especially in its northern neighborhoods, while the greater Phoenix area as a whole has become one of the most closely divided swing regions in the country. Central neighborhoods closer to Phoenix trend more mixed. So the honest answer is: it depends on the zip code, and it's less lopsided than you might expect.

Now let me tell you why I get this question all the time... and what people are usually really asking.

I've helped families relocate to Phoenix and Scottsdale for 11 years. When someone asks me about politics on a buyer call, they're almost never asking me to talk politics. They're asking: will my family fit in there?

That question I can actually answer.

The Lay of the Land, Briefly and Neutrally

A few things that are simply true about this area:

Scottsdale, particularly north Scottsdale, has traditionally voted more conservative. Phoenix proper trends more mixed to left leaning, especially in its central neighborhoods. Maricopa County as a whole has decided statewide races by razor thin margins in recent cycles, which tells you the region holds a real mix of views.

What does that mean day to day? Less than you'd think. This is a metro of transplants... your neighbors are from Chicago, Seattle, Orange County, Minneapolis, and everywhere in between. Most blocks here don't have a political identity. They have a Halloween identity, a swim team identity, a whose house does pizza Friday identity.

The Question Behind the Question

When a relocating family asks liberal or conservative, here's what I've learned they usually mean:

Will it be easy to build a life there? Will our kids make friends? Is the community actually a community, or just houses near each other?

And the honest answer is that in this Valley, those things vary by neighborhood, not by political map. A gated golf community and a walkable central neighborhood can sit in the same voting precinct and feel like different planets.

So instead of the political label, here's what I tell buyers to actually pay attention to....

Look at the sidewalks at 5pm. Kids out, strollers out, dogs out? That neighborhood has a social fabric. Empty? It probably stays empty.

Look at where people gather. Neighborhoods with real gathering spots... a coffee shop, a patio, a farmers market... build friendships fast. Neighborhoods without them make you work for it.

Look at turnover. Where people stay 15 and 20 years, community compounds.

Where This Points a Lot of My Buyers: Arcadia

There's a neighborhood on the Phoenix side of the Phoenix and Scottsdale border where I watch this play out over and over. Arcadia.

Arcadia is politically mixed, like most of central Phoenix... you'll see every kind of sign in October and everyone still shows up to the same block party in November. What defines it isn't a voting pattern. It's the flood irrigated lawns under 60 year old trees, the canal path full of runners and training wheels every morning, breakfast lines at LGO, and the fact that much of the neighborhood feeds Scottsdale Unified schools... Hopi Elementary, Ingleside Middle, Arcadia High.

Families relocating from all over land here and get plugged in fast... school events, swim team, the Saturday breakfast line. Which is the real thing they were asking about all along.

It's also one of the most competitive purchases in the Valley. The median sale price is around $1.5M as of this summer, roughly a third of sales are cash, and the well renovated homes in the $1.5M to $3.5M range often trade quickly or quietly. Buying here well is a local knowledge game... knowing the blocks, the renovations, and the homes that haven't listed yet. That's the work Jared and I do every week, and it's why relocating families find us.

The Bottom Line

Scottsdale leans conservative by history, the metro is a true mix, and central neighborhoods like Arcadia hold a little of everything. But if you're relocating, I'd gently push you past the label. Pick the neighborhood where the life you want is already happening on the sidewalk.

If you're moving to the Valley and trying to figure out where your family fits, reach out... I'll give you the neighborhood by neighborhood version of this conversation for your budget, no pressure at all.

Warmly,

Molly

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scottsdale more liberal or conservative?

Scottsdale has historically leaned conservative, especially north Scottsdale, while central areas near the Phoenix border are more politically mixed. Maricopa County overall is one of the nation's most closely divided regions.

Is Phoenix more liberal than Scottsdale?

Generally yes. Phoenix proper trends more mixed to left leaning, particularly central neighborhoods, while Scottsdale has traditionally voted more conservative. Border neighborhoods like Arcadia hold a broad mix.

Does politics matter when choosing a Scottsdale neighborhood?

For daily life, neighborhood culture matters far more than voting patterns. Community feel, schools, walkability, and how long residents stay are better predictors of whether a relocating family will feel at home.

What is the Arcadia neighborhood like for relocating families?

Arcadia, on the Phoenix side of the Scottsdale border, is known for irrigated green lots, mature trees, access to Scottsdale Unified schools, and a strong community feel. Median sale prices are around $1.5M as of summer 2026, with most renovated homes between $1.5M and $3.5M.