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.

What's Happening in the Phoenix, Arizona Real Estate Market Right Now? (Fall 2026 Update)

Sep 16

Written By Molly Rundle

Mortgage rates just crossed 7% again…. the highest they've been in a year. If you've been sitting on the sidelines waiting for a sign, I get why this doesn't feel like one.

Here's the quick version. Rates are up. Inventory in Phoenix is up too, more than it's been in years. Days on market are stretching out. Prices have eased slightly. And in the middle of all of it, the single largest private investment in Arizona history just got bigger. Every one of those things changes the math depending on whether you're buying, selling, or just watching. Let's go through them.

Are mortgage rates going up in Arizona right now?

Yes. The 30 year fixed rate hit 7.08% this month, up from 6.78% the week before. That's a one year high.

The reason is the Federal Reserve, not anything specific to Arizona. The Fed held its rate steady again instead of cutting, and until inflation cools off more, a big drop in mortgage rates doesn't look likely. Rates could still ease if the economy slows or inflation keeps coming down…. but "soon" isn't really on the table right now.

What that means practically…. if you've been waiting for 5% to come back, I'd stop waiting on that specific number and start planning around 7%. You can always refinance later. You can't go back and buy today's price at yesterday's rate.

Is Phoenix a buyer's market in 2026?

For a lot of price points, yes. (I wrote a longer breakdown of what the Cromford Report is actually saying about this if you want the full data dive.)

Here's the shape of it. Inventory across Greater Phoenix has climbed sharply, up more than 60% over the last three years. Homes are sitting longer, over 50 days on market on average, up from where we were a year ago. And prices have softened slightly year over year, even with a small month to month uptick.

Put those three together and you get a market that's moved past its intense seller's market phase. Buyers have something they didn't have in 2021 or 2022…. time. Time to get an inspection without waving it. Time to negotiate. Time to actually think about a decision this size instead of making it in a weekend.

That's true in Phoenix broadly. It's also true, maybe especially true, in pockets like Arcadia and 85008, where demand has stayed steady but buyers finally have room to ask for things again.

What is TSMC doing to the Phoenix economy, and does it matter for real estate?

It matters more than almost anything else happening in the state right now.

TSMC just added another $100 billion to its Arizona investment, bringing the total to $265 billion. For scale, Arizona's entire economy produces about $620 billion a year…. one company is putting in nearly half that. The buildout includes six chip plants, two advanced packaging facilities, and an R&D center, mostly in the north Phoenix corridor. Local economic leaders are estimating around 12,000 construction jobs just to build it, plus thousands of permanent manufacturing and skilled trade positions after that.

Jobs at that scale don't stay contained to one neighborhood. Officials working on the project are already talking about the housing, retail, and school growth it's expected to pull into the north Phoenix corridor over the next several years. That's demand that doesn't disappear when rates go up. It's a different kind of pressure on the market than rates are, and it's pushing the opposite direction.

So what does this actually mean if you're buying or selling in Phoenix right now?

If you're buying…. higher rates, but more selection and more room to negotiate than you've had in years. That trade isn't nothing.

If you're selling…. price it where the data says, not where it was in 2022. Homes that are priced accurately in this market are still moving. Homes priced on hope are the ones sitting past 50 days.

If you're just watching…. keep an eye on the north Phoenix corridor. A $265 billion anchor tends to hold a market up even when the broader headlines about rates sound discouraging.

Rates are higher than any of us want. But there's an economic story underneath Phoenix real estate right now that's bigger than the rate story, and I don't think enough people are talking about it yet.

Cheers,
Molly