08/17/2026
Inventory is up across the Valley, but that hasn't fixed the real problem: most of the new listings are landing at higher price points, not the ones middle-income buyers actually need. Phoenix now ranks in the "Significant Shortage" category, missing an estimated 9,600+ affordable listings compared to a balanced market.
The good news? There are still smart ways to search, and if you're selling in that entry-to-middle price range, buyer demand for your home is fierce right now.
Read the full breakdown here: https://www.bestscottsdaleagent.com/blog/why-middle-income-buyers-cannot-find-homes-in-phoenix
Curious where you stand? Let's talk strategy. 📞 (602) 550-1114
9% of homes for sale in Phoenix fit a $75K household budget — here's why that's happening. 🏠
Inventory is up across the Valley, but that hasn't fixed the real problem: most of the new listings are landing at higher price points, not the ones middle-income buyers actually need. Phoenix now ranks in the "Significant Shortage" category, missing an estimated 9,600+ affordable listings compared to a balanced market.
The good news? There are still smart ways to search, and if you're selling in that entry-to-middle price range, buyer demand for your home is fierce right now.
Curious where you stand? Let's talk strategy. 📞 (602) 550-1114