Home prices dipped modestly, builders ramped up incentives, and buyers found themselves in the strongest negotiating position in years—marking a pivotal moment for one of the nation’s hottest real estate regions.While not a repeat of the 2008 housing crash, market data shows a softening across key indicators, as elevated mortgage rates, seasonal slowdowns, and affordability pressures weigh on demand.According to the group, the median sales price in Phoenix edged down to $449,500, a 0.3% dip from May’s $451,000.

Air conditioning in June and July in Birmingham is a significant issue, and heating and cooling concerns are always a quality of life concern for our company, especially during the hottest and coldest times of the year.

With it being in the middle of one of the hottest markets in the USA, I have to imagine it's changed in the last five years. 

Its 2 minutes from I-670, maybe 5 minutes from the airport, and 10 minutes from Easton - the hottest shopping mall and entertainment center in Ohio.

Its 2 minutes from I-670, maybe 5 minutes from the airport, and 10 minutes from Easton - the hottest shopping mall and entertainment center in Ohio. 

I know it's probably one of the hottest markets in the country.  

Air conditioning in June and July in Birmingham is a significant issue, and heating and cooling concerns are always a quality of life concern for our company, especially during the hottest and coldest times of the year.

Curious where you are seeing the hottest leads.Is it land, tired landlords, vacant properties, something else?

Maybe they won't have the hottest flips, but I will be watching that area over the next few years. 

Fast forward to today, Rockford has been called WSJ’s hottest housing market, and that home has appreciated close to 40% since I bought it.