Rodney Barnes - My Home Group

09/09/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY IN PEORIA!
📍 8361 W Salter Drive, Peoria, AZ
🗓️ Sunday, September 13 | 12 PM–3 PM

If you’ve been looking for a home in North Peoria, come take a closer look at this inviting 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home located inside a gated community with a community pool.

Step inside and you’ll find:

✨ Spacious living areas with vaulted ceilings
✨ Plenty of natural light
✨ Stainless steel appliances
✨ Granite tile countertops & abundant cabinetry
✨ Large primary suite with sitting area
✨ Two walk-in closets
✨ Covered backyard patio
✨ 2-car garage
✨ Gated community + pool access

Sometimes photos only tell part of the story — this is your chance to walk through the home, explore the layout, and see the community for yourself.

👋 Stop by anytime between 12 PM and 3 PM this Sunday.

Know someone looking in Peoria? Tag them or share this post with them!

📍 8361 W Salter Drive, Peoria, AZ
🗓️ Sunday, September 13
⏰ 12 PM–3 PM

Rodney Barnes Real Estate
Helping people, homes & communities connect. 🏡

Rodney Barnes, My Home Group
Cell: 623-217-7548

09/08/2026

🏗️ Just how far west is Greater Phoenix going to grow?

Here's another Arizona development story I'm keeping my eye on.

A massive development concept has been unveiled near I-10 and 411th Avenue in Tonopah, with an estimated total investment of $6–$10 billion if the full vision comes together.

And this isn't simply another housing development.

Plans envision a combination of data centers, movie-production facilities, amusement parks, hotels, retail, multifamily housing and distribution.

It's important to remember that this is still a proposed vision, and large developments can change substantially along the way.

But from a real-estate perspective, I'm fascinated by the pattern.

We continue seeing major investment push farther across the Valley—bringing employment, infrastructure, commercial development and eventually more demand for places to live.

Real estate doesn't develop in isolation.

Jobs influence housing. Housing creates demand for retail and services. The population creates infrastructure needs. And over time, communities that once seemed “far away” can look very different.

I'm going to keep watching this one. 👀

Rodney Barnes, My Home Group
Cell: 623-217-7548

09/06/2026

🏗️ Arizona growth isn't just about semiconductors and data centers.

Boeing is planning a nearly 268,000-square-foot expansion at its Mesa campus, expected to add approximately 260 jobs while supporting specialized aerospace and defense manufacturing.

And behind that expansion are billions of dollars in Apache helicopter production and support contracts.

So what does any of this have to do with Arizona real estate?

Not as simply as you might think.

260 new jobs aren't going to suddenly change Mesa home prices. But long-term employment, corporate investment, suppliers, population growth and economic diversification all contribute to housing demand over time.

And when we look across Greater Phoenix—from semiconductor manufacturing in North Phoenix, to aerospace in Mesa, to massive industrial and technology investment in the West Valley—a much bigger picture begins to emerge.

I explore that connection in this week's blog:

Beyond Chips & Data Centers: Boeing Is Quietly Expanding Arizona’s Aerospace Economy

👇 Read more:
https://www.rodneybarnesrealestate.com/beyond-chips-data-centers-boeing-is-expanding-arizonas-aerospace-economy

Rodney Barnes, My Home Group
Cell: 623-217-7548

09/03/2026

🏡 PEORIA HOME FOR SALE — $459,950

If you’ve been searching for a home in Peoria, 8361 W Salter Dr may be worth adding to your list.

✅ 3 Bedrooms
✅ 2.5 Bathrooms
✅ 1,766 Sq. Ft.
✅ 2-Car Garage
✅ Gated Community
✅ Community Pool
✅ Vaulted Ceilings
✅ Spacious Primary Suite
✅ Two Walk-In Closets
✅ Covered Backyard Patio

The flyer also shows several financing examples, including VA 0% down, FHA 3.5% down and Conventional 5% down options for qualified buyers.

There’s a lot here to consider—and pictures only tell part of the story.

Come see the space, the community and the possibilities for yourself. Message me to schedule a private showing.

Rodney Barnes Real Estate 🏡
My Home Group
Cell: 623-217-7548

08/30/2026

🏡 The West Valley isn't just building more houses.

That's what caught my attention.

Buckeye and the areas surrounding I-10 are seeing major investment in roads, employment centers, industrial development, retail, infrastructure and housing.

We're also watching enormous projects like Teravalis begin a buildout that could take decades.

None of that means home values automatically go up. There are still important questions involving affordability, interest rates, housing supply, commute times and water.

But when jobs + roads + infrastructure + retail + housing begin developing together, it's worth paying attention.

I took a closer look at what's happening in Buckeye and the West Valley — and what it could eventually mean for the Arizona housing market.

👇🏾 Read the full blog here:
https://www.rodneybarnesrealestate.com/is-phoenixs-next-major-growth-corridor-moving-west

If you're considering buying or selling in the West Valley and want to talk about what these changes could mean for you, feel free to reach out.

Rodney Barnes, My Home Group
Cell: 623-217-7548

08/24/2026

🏡 Looking for a home in Peoria? This one is worth a closer look.

Located in a gated community with a community pool, 8361 W. Salter Dr. offers:

✅ 3 bedrooms
✅ 2.5 bathrooms
✅ 1,766 sq. ft.
✅ Bright, open floor plan
✅ Updated kitchen with granite countertops
✅ Private backyard with covered patio
✅ 2-car garage

Offered at $459,950

The sellers are ready for their next chapter and are open to reviewing offers, which could create a great opportunity for the right buyer.

If you’ve been searching for a Peoria home—or know someone who has—take a closer look.

📩 Message me for additional information or to schedule a private showing.

Rodney Barnes, REALTOR®
My Home Group - 623-217-7548

08/23/2026

There is a LOT happening around the Valley right now.

TSMC. Halo Vista. Loop 303. Metrocenter redevelopment. New jobs, new roads, new communities and billions of dollars in investment.

And while these projects are interesting on their own, as a Realtor I’m always looking at the next question:

What could all of this mean for housing?

That’s the focus of this week’s Sunday blog.

I break down some of the major projects happening around Phoenix and why North Phoenix and the West Valley are areas I’ll continue watching closely over the next several years.

Take a few minutes and give it a read. 👇🏾

What’s Coming to Phoenix in 2026 — and What Could It Mean for the Housing Market?

https://www.rodneybarnesrealestate.com/whats-coming-to-phoenix-in-2026-housing-market-growth

Rodney Barnes, My Home Group
Cell: 623-217-7548

08/20/2026

🏡 JUST SOLD in Goodyear! 🔑🎉

This closing is a great reminder that there can be more than one path to homeownership.

My buyers just closed on this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home for $370,000 — and they were able to purchase with ZERO DOWN while the seller paid ALL of their closing costs.

That’s a pretty incredible way to get the keys to your new home. 😊

Every transaction has its challenges, and this one had a few moments where we had to work through the details, stay patient and keep everyone moving toward the finish line.

Today, though, none of that matters.

They’re homeowners. 🏡❤️

I’m extremely thankful they trusted me to represent them through the process, and I’m grateful we were able to put together terms that worked so well for their family.

Congratulations to the new homeowners!

📍 Goodyear, Arizona
💰 Sold for $370,000
🛏️ 4 Bedrooms | 🛁 3 Bathrooms
📐 1,992 Sq. Ft.

Rodney Barnes, My Home Group
Cell: 623-217-7548

08/18/2026

08/16/2026

🏡 Can You Still Afford to Buy a Home in Phoenix in 2026?

It's a question I think a lot of people are quietly asking right now.

You may see headlines saying you need a six-figure income to afford a home in Phoenix. In fact, a recent analysis estimated approximately $118,000 in annual income to afford a median-priced home in metro Phoenix.

But here's what that headline doesn't tell you:

Your income is only one piece of the puzzle.

Your existing debt, credit, down payment, loan program, interest rate, property taxes, insurance and even HOA fees can significantly change what you can comfortably afford.

Someone earning $70K with very little debt could be in a different position than they realize. And someone earning $125K with substantial monthly obligations may have less buying power than expected.

For this week's blog, I broke down what household incomes of $70K, $85K, $100K and $125K could mean for Phoenix-area buyers.

But more importantly, I address the question I think buyers should be asking:

Not “What's the most expensive home I can qualify for?”

But...

“What home can I comfortably afford and still live my life?”

If you've wondered where you might fit in today's market, I put together the full breakdown here:

👉 https://www.rodneybarnesrealestate.com/can-you-afford-to-buy-a-home-in-phoenix-in-2026-income-home-prices-explained

Rodney Barnes, My Home Group
Cell: 623-217-7548