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- Sheri Spirek, REALTOR®, HomeSmart
- 14 years in real estate
- Arizona since 2010
- Based in Litchfield Park
Housing news is loud. Most of it is not about us.
National headlines tell you what is happening across the country. They rarely tell you what it means for Buckeye, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Peoria or Surprise.
So each Tuesday I read the sources, check the numbers, and write you the short version. Every figure comes with where it came from and the date.
See exactly what you will get
A real excerpt from the October 19, 2026 report.
By the Numbers
- Existing home sales: 3.99M annual paceUp 1.5% from August (national, September 2026)
- Median existing-home price: $417,500Up 1.3% from a year ago (national, September 2026)
- Phoenix metro median listing price: $475,000Down 4.8% from a year ago (August 2026)
- Maricopa County median sold price: $477,500Up 1.6% from a year ago (July 2026)
Close to Home: West Valley
Tri Pointe Homes agreed to buy about 99 acres in Verrado Highlands in Buckeye for roughly $44.5 million, planning 308 single-family homesites. Sales are planned for the fourth quarter of 2027.
Reported July 24, 2026.
What This Means for You
Selling: Sellers in the West Valley should plan on pricing to the current market, because Phoenix-area listing prices are running lower than a year ago and more than a quarter of listings have had a price cut.
Buying: Buyers have more choices and more room to negotiate than they did a year ago, but nationally prices are still edging up, so waiting is not free.
Every number shows its source and date. About five minutes to read.
Four short sections. Same layout every week.
Read it over coffee and be done.
The Big Story
The one thing that moved the housing market this week, and why it matters, in plain words.
By the Numbers
The key figures, each with its source and date, so you know it is real.
Close to Home
What is happening in the West Valley: growth, new projects, and local news.
What This Means for You
Short, practical notes for people thinking about buying and people thinking about selling.
If you own a home, this is your market update.
You do not have to be ready to move. Most readers are not.
Thinking about buying
See what is really going on before you start looking, so you can plan with real information.
Thinking about selling
Stay current so you can choose your timing and price with confidence.
Homeowners
Keep track of your biggest investment the way you track the rest, without the noise.
Hi, I'm Sheri.
I have been a real estate agent for 14 years and have lived in Arizona since 2010. I live in Litchfield Park and work with buyers and sellers across the West Valley.
I started this report because most market news is confusing, and it is rarely about our part of the Valley.
I help people find the right home and lifestyle in the West Valley. If you ever have a question, call or text me at 480-316-0016. I am always glad to help.
My promise: one useful email a week. I will not call or text you unless you ask me to.
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Real reviews from real clients.
“I was very lucky to have Sheri as my agent! She is patient and knowledgeable and was there with me every step of the way when I was buying my house in Arizona.”
Michele · Google review, 2021
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“Honest, I have worked with her on multiple homes.”
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Quick answers
Does it cost anything?
No. The report is free.
How often will I hear from you?
Once a week, on Tuesday morning. That is it.
I'm not planning to move. Is this still for me?
Yes. Many readers just like knowing what is happening in the market and in the area, and what it means for their home.
Will I get sales calls?
No. I will not call or text you unless you ask me to. If you have a question, you are always welcome to call or text me.
What do you do with my email?
I use it to send you the report and to reply if you write to me. I do not sell it or share it.
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Where do the numbers come from?
National, state and local sources such as Freddie Mac, the National Association of REALTORS®, and local news. Each number in the report shows its source and date.
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