Phoenix Metro Real Estate Blog
Explore expert real estate advice, market updates, homeowner tips, and buying and selling guides for the Phoenix metro area from David Thomas, REALTOR®

Are Phoenix Area Home Values Going Up or Down??
Are Phoenix Metro Home Values Going Up or Down? The Answer Depends on Where You Look After more than 30 years in the Phoenix real estate market, I get asked some version of this question constantly, especially from people who follow the news or see a headline about home prices. Are values going up
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Owning vs Renting in the Phoenix Metro Area
Owning vs. Renting Long Term: What It Really Means for Your Finances in the Phoenix Metro Area After more than 30 years in Phoenix real estate, one of the questions I get asked most often, especially from people newer to the area, is whether it makes more sense to buy or keep renting. The honest a
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Inspection Period Negotiations - What and How to Do Them
How to Negotiate During the Inspection Period Step by Step After more than 30 years helping buyers across Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Queen Creek, I can tell you that the inspection period is one of the most misunderstood parts of the home buying process, especially for first-time
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Yes, It Is Important to Be Present for the Home Inspection Wrap-Up!!
Why Being Present for the Home Inspection Wrap-Up Really Matters In my 30-plus years helping buyers and sellers across Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Queen Creek, one piece of advice I give every single client is this: be there for the inspection wrap-up. Not just the inspection itself,
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