Week of October 20, 2025

Even with the government shutdown delaying some reports, this week’s inflation and housing data brought some encouraging news! Especially for buyers and sellers heading into year-end.
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So I’m really interested in hearing what areas near Phoenix you think:– are on the rise,– have adjusted in price with the cooling market,– or are good long-term holds where I could also live comfortably.Which areas/cities/zip codes in and around Phoenix/Maricopa county would you target with a ~$400K budget for a house hack with appreciation potential?

Wage growth remained modest, with average hourly earnings rising 0.2% month-over-month and 3.8% year-over-year.

With slower job growth and rising unemployment reducing wage pressures, inflation is easing and has potential to continue its downward trajectory in the coming months.

Rising costs and flat income growth are eroding middle-class confidence, with consumer sentiment hitting a three-year low in recent surveys.The economic strain that began with lower-income households has now spread to the middle class, creating an increasingly bifurcated consumer landscape.

Meanwhile, rehab costs kept rising like a bad stock chart.The Budget BlowoutInitial est.: $80,000 per duplexActual: $807,000 total– $161,404 per duplex– $80,702 per unitEvery dollar over budget came from me—no extra bank funds.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/05/in-a-volatile-week-for-inter...Mortgage demand pulled back last week as rates swung wildly, starting off low and then climbing sharply, rattling buyers.  For aspiring investors and buye...

Meanwhile, traditional first-time buyer growth (ages 25–39) is almost flat.This means:– One-story homes and senior-friendly rentals will outperform– Built-to-rent single-family will stay strong– Age-in-place renovations will continue rising– And Louisville’s healthcare-anchored economy becomes even more valuable• 2026 isn’t a boom or a bust — it’s a reset year.Multifamily supply normalizes.

Quote from @Kody Smith: Hi Everyone, I'm exploring rental management software on the market... right now i have just a hand full of rental doors... maybe i'll get up to 20 over the next couple years... depending on if i buy an apartment building or not...What software are y'all using, if any..?

I think you are correct on the rents not rising that much but values seem to be in standard 2-3% range.