Siwek Team - Engel & Volkers

06/10/2026

This client came to us through not one, but two past clients who trusted us enough to make the introduction. Relationships like these are the foundation of our business, and we never take that trust for granted.

Thank you to our clients for your confidence, support, and continued referrals.



Christina Siwek
The Siwek Team
Engel & Völkers Scottsdale

05/09/2026

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05/08/2026

18 years in the Seattle and Bellevue luxury markets. Consistently top 1%. Then I made a deliberate choice — to pack up and move our family to Arizona, and trade the familiar for something better.

Better quality of life. More space to breathe. A fresh start for our family.

I spent my first year learning the Valley, building relationships, and earning trust from scratch. From there, I opened a brokerage in Scottsdale, expanded into the West Valley, and built something I was genuinely proud of.

Then life had other plans.

Some unexpected health challenges stopped me in my tracks — and the pace I had built was no longer sustainable. I had to make a hard call. I closed the offices and chose to rebuild differently.

Today, I’m with Engel & Völkers. We closed roughly $30M last year, with nearly 100 home sales since relocating to Arizona — and I’m more intentional about how I work than ever before.

What people don’t always see behind the highlights of entrepreneurship, leadership, and motherhood is the resilience it quietly demands. The reinvention that happens behind closed doors. The decision to keep going — just differently.

That’s what MINDSTRENGTH is about.

Not perfection. Not pretending it’s easy. Just honest conversations around resilience, reinvention, performance, and building a life and business with real intention — plus real talk on real estate, the market, and what’s actually happening out there.

First episode drops soon. 🖤

05/08/2026

A little over five years ago, I moved to Arizona knowing almost no one.

I started over in a completely new market, spent my first year learning the Valley, building relationships, and understanding where I ultimately wanted to grow.

From there, I opened a brokerage office in Scottsdale, then expanded into the West Valley with a second office in Goodyear. Along the way, we grew to roughly 20 agents across multiple markets and built something I was incredibly proud of.

Then life shifted.

After two major riding accidents and multiple hospital stays at Mayo Clinic last year, I realized the stress and pace were no longer sustainable for my health. I made the difficult decision to close the offices and rebuild differently.

Today, we’re with Engel & Völkers, where we closed roughly $30M last year alone.

More importantly, I’m incredibly grateful for the strong relationships we’ve built with agents, clients, friends, and referral partners across multiple markets who have trusted us with nearly 100 home sales since relocating to Arizona.

What people don’t always see behind entrepreneurship, leadership, motherhood, competition, and high performance… is the resilience it takes to keep reinventing yourself when life forces you to.

That’s what MINDSTRENGTH is about.

Not perfection.
Not pretending life is easy.
Just honest conversations around resilience, performance, entrepreneurship, reinvention, mindset, and building a life and business with intention.

First episode drops soon. 🖤

05/06/2026

Interesting shift in the markets today. Treasury yields dropped sharply as oil prices pulled back on reports of possible progress toward a U.S.-Iran peace framework.

Why does this matter locally? Lower oil prices can help ease inflation pressure, and Treasury yields directly impact mortgage rates and housing affordability.

For Arizona real estate, it’s another reminder how quickly global events can influence the housing market here at home. 📈🏡

Christina Siwek
Siwek Team | Engel & Völkers

04/29/2026

Honored to be recognized on the Leading 100 list for Q1 2026, representing the top 1.5% of advisors in closed volume and transactions within Engel & Völkers Gestalt Group.

After a season of challenges, setbacks, and rebuilding, this recognition feels especially meaningful.

Grateful for the trust of my clients, the referrals, and everyone who has supported me along the way. I never take the responsibility of helping people buy or sell one of their largest assets lightly.

Excited for what’s ahead.

04/24/2026

Excited for these clients relocating to Arizona and officially under contract on their new Gilbert home. ✨

Helping people make a smooth move and find the right fit is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.

Congratulations on this exciting next chapter.

Christina Siwek
Siwek Team
Engel & Völkers

04/14/2026

Most sellers in Verrado and Victory miss this…

The homes that are actually selling right now
aren’t just listed — they’re positioned.

It comes down to three things:

Price. Product. Presentation.

• Price — positioned right from day one (not chasing the market later)
• Product — clean, prepped, and dialed in before going live
• Presentation — how it shows, feels, and photographs online

This is what separates the homes that get showings, offers, and momentum…
from the ones that sit and require price reductions.

In today’s market, you don’t get a second chance at your first week.

If you’re even thinking about selling in Verrado or Victory,
I’ve put together a quick checklist based on what’s actually working right now.

Comment CHECKLIST and I’ll send it over + current comps so you can see how your home stacks up.

Siwek Team | Engel & Völkers

04/12/2026

Sunday Brunch Across the Valley – Locals’ Top Picks 2026 🥂🌵

From iconic views to hidden gems — swipe for our complete guide to the best brunch spots across Phoenix.

Which one are you trying first? Save this & tag your crew 👇

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04/04/2026

As we continue helping clients relocate to the Phoenix area, one thing we’re seeing clearly is how much this market has evolved.

Phoenix is no longer just a second-home destination. The region has grown into a major hub for semiconductor manufacturing, tech, healthcare, and advanced industries — bringing more full-time residents and a different level of buyer into the market.

This is a good high-level read that reflects that shift:
https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/here-is-the-outlook-for-phoenixs-2026-housing-market/

Because of that growth, what’s actually happening on the ground is more nuanced than the headlines suggest.

The market reached a peak in April 2022, but what has happened since depends heavily on price point.

In the lower and mid-range, we’ve seen more pressure as inventory has increased and affordability has become a factor.

Below $500K in particular is where the market is the most competitive right now. That segment is highly sensitive to interest rates and is also facing strong competition from new construction offering incentives and rate buy-downs.

From $1M to $2M, the market feels more balanced. Buyers are selective, but well-positioned homes are continuing to transact.

Above $2M, the dynamics are different. The luxury segment did not follow the same pattern after 2022. It did not decline in the same way — it leveled, and over the past year has continued to strengthen, particularly at the top end.

That segment is driven less by financing and more by cash buyers, relocation, and long-term lifestyle decisions.

Phoenix’s economic growth is helping create a broader and more durable demand base overall, while the luxury segment in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley continues to be supported by a different buyer profile.

Real estate here isn’t one story. It’s multiple markets moving at different speeds.

Understanding that is what matters right now.

Christina Siwek
Siwek Team | Engel & Völkers

As Phoenix enters 2026, the housing market is predicted to continue to recover from the whiplash cycles of the early 2020s.