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Valley News in Brief: October 2026

Valley News in Brief: October 2026

Valley News in Brief: October 2026Amy Richardson
Published on: 10/01/2026

Four Valley stories worth knowing this month, from the Heard Museum expansion to the Ahwatukee data center, and why Amy Richardson is watching them.

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The Fall Housing Market Is Changing: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

The Fall Housing Market Is Changing: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

The Fall Housing Market Is Changing: What Buyers and Sellers Need to KnowAmy Richardson
Published on: 09/28/2026

National housing inventory topped 1.6 million homes this August. Discover why more supply and price reductions give fall home buyers more room to negotiate.

More Homes, More Choices: Why Buyers Have More Negotiating Power This Fall

More Homes, More Choices: Why Buyers Have More Negotiating Power This Fall

More Homes, More Choices: Why Buyers Have More Negotiating Power This FallAmy Richardson
Published on: 09/28/2026

Housing inventory is at a 6-year high. Discover why fall home buyers have more choices, room to negotiate below asking price, and leverage for seller credits.

What 7% Mortgage Rates Could Mean for Home Buyers This Fall

What 7% Mortgage Rates Could Mean for Home Buyers This Fall

What 7% Mortgage Rates Could Mean for Home Buyers This FallAmy Richardson
Published on: 09/28/2026

Mortgage rates are hovering near 7%. Learn how this impacts monthly payments, purchasing power, and how buyers can leverage seller concessions and builder incentives.

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"Amy is very knowledgeable of the Phoenix market and has great expertise on what I value in a home."

Amy is very knowledgeable of the Phoenix market and has great expertise on what I value in a home. Amy was always very responsive when I had questions or wanting to look at houses. Amy was able to negotiate great deals on my sell and on my buy. I would highly recommend using Amy on your next real estate deal. Buying or selling.

- Mitch Talley


"By the end of the process, it was Amy's integrity and genuine kindness that stood out to us the most."

It was a pleasure to work with Amy. During our home search, we came in contact with Amy while attending a couple of open houses. As buyers, we already had an agent, but Amy's candidness and professionalism stuck out to us. We made note of her contact information because we knew she would be someone we would want to work with in the future. The time came to sell our home, so we contacted Amy. She remembered who we were and even personal details we had shared during our first encounter with her years prior. Amy is very knowledgeable about the Ahwatukee area and provided great expertise in preparing our home for sale. She is quick to respond, and we found her to be very honest and upfront. I would highly recommend Amy to any friend or family member.

-Rachel Harvey


"She helped us navigate the first purchase when we had to walk away late in the process."

We interviewed a number of agents before we decided on Amy and we're so glad we chose her. She both sold our house in Ahwatukee and helped us purchase a home in Chandler. Amy was a professional through and through. Our home sale was a complicated unrepresented, out-of-state buyer situation that Amy handled with aplomb. When the deal was at risk of going sideways, she helped hold it together. When it came to buying our next home she served as an excellent resource for recommendations for inspectors. We would recommend her in an instant.

-Julie Badger

Meet Amy

I help you navigate the entire selling & buying process

I've lived in Ahwatukee for 18 years, raised my kids here, and chose this community on purpose. I'm not just an agent who works here. This is my home.

When you call, you get me. I know your home, your goals and your story, from the first conversation to closing day.

33 five-star Google reviews. HomeSmart Diamond Club, Top 5% (2025), three years running. Nearly a decade of experience, built almost entirely on referrals.

Important decisions require savvy solutions. Let's talk.

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