05/15/2026
If you're not familiar with the names of towns and cities in the Phoenix metro area, this might look a little funny...
The latest Cromford Market Index numbers (local analysts) show a market that’s no longer moving in one direction across the Phoenix metro area; it’s becoming highly location specific.
Some cities are still firmly in a seller’s market, while others have shifted into buyer-friendly territory with more inventory, longer market times, and increased negotiating power for buyers. The “balanced market” range is considered 90–110 on the index, and only a handful of areas are currently sitting in that middle ground.
🏡 Strong Seller’s Markets continue in areas like Fountain Hills, Chandler, Tempe, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Mesa, and Gilbert, where demand is still outweighing supply. Homes in these cities that are priced and presented well are continuing to attract strong activity.
⚖️ Balanced Markets include Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Peoria, and Sun City, where buyers and sellers currently have more equal footing in negotiations.
🛍️ Buyer’s Markets are becoming more noticeable in areas like Goodyear, Surprise, Sun City West, Sun Lakes, Litchfield Park, Queen Creek, Maricopa, Buckeye, and Casa Grande. Buyers in these areas may have more choices, more leverage, and increased opportunities for concessions or price negotiations.
📍Sun City West currently sits at 84.2 on the Cromford Index, placing it in buyer’s market territory. That doesn’t mean homes aren’t selling - it means pricing strategy, preparation, marketing, and understanding the local competition matter more than ever.
Every city, and even every neighborhood, is behaving differently right now. If you’re thinking about buying or selling in the Phoenix metro area, understanding your specific local market is key to making smart decisions.
