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Impact of Interest Rates and Inflation on Phoenix Real Estate

Jan 25, 2022

Here’s how interest rates and inflation are impacting Phoenix real estate.

Interest rates, inflation, and more. What the heck is going on with the Phoenix real estate market right now? I have the answer.

The Federal Reserve is obviously starting to get concerned about the inflation that’s all over the news. As a result, they’ve discussed slowing down or stopping bond purchases. Fewer bond purchases push interest rates up. This is used to control inflation, which is related to real estate as well. Home prices have been soaring over the last few years, which is a sign of high inflation.

A 1% increase in interest rates will decrease a buyer’s purchasing power by 10%. If you qualify for a $500,000 mortgage now, you’ll only qualify for a $450,000 mortgage if rates increase by just 1%. Buyers are scrambling to lock in low rates now before they go up. When you combine that with the fact that we have a shortage of homes available and people are continuing to move here from out of state, our market is extremely hot.

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home in this market, give me a call at 602-738-9943 or send an email to jason@thepenroseteam.com, and I’d love to help. If you have any other real estate-related questions, I’d be happy to answer those too. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

About Jason Penrose

The Penrose Team is a team of experienced, licensed real estate agents serving the Phoenix, AZ metro area. With a proven track record of getting results quickly and a direct line of communication at all times.

Jason Penrose
The Penrose Team
EXP Realty
6991 E. Camelback Rd. STE D-300 Scottsdale, AZ 85251
602-738-9943
Jason@ThePenroseTeam.com
www.buyaztoday.com

Jason's entire team was very professional in how they treated their clients and they responded very well.

Jason's entire team was very professional in how they treated their clients and they responded very well.

- Dave

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Jason has a lot of tools he uses and he has good people that work hard for him.

Jason has a lot of tools he uses and he has good people that work hard for him.

- Bonnie

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Jason furnishes a lot of statistics which real help, I've never gotten those kinds of numbers from anyone else and I really appreciated that.

Jason furnishes a lot of statistics which real help, I've never gotten those kinds of numbers from anyone else and I really appreciated that.

- Mike

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The Penrose Team did a good job for me. I got a lot of money for the first house they sold for me. It was much more than all the other Realtors had said I could get for it, which we were very happy about. They just advertise better and have a wide advertising area. They are...

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The Penrose Team did a good job for me. I got a lot of money for the first house they sold for me. It was much more than all the other Realtors had said I could get for it, which we were very happy about. They just advertise better and have a wide advertising area. They are good team and would do a good job for you, hire them!

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- Sue

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Jason really follows through with his work. He brought me the results I needed and he was definitely a go-getter. He gets the job done faster because of his sales ability and marketing strategy. I would highly recommend working with him!

Jason really follows through with his work. He brought me the results I needed and he was definitely a go-getter. He gets the job done faster because of his sales ability and marketing strategy. I would highly recommend working with him!

- Tracy

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Real estate is Jason's career. He is driven and very professional. He is honest, has integrity, and won't steer you wrong. When you hire Jason, you're using a great resource to get the job done.

Real estate is Jason's career. He is driven and very professional. He is honest, has integrity, and won't steer you wrong. When you hire Jason, you're using a great resource to get the job done.

- Douglas

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Jason's method of doing business is incredibly efficient. He follows through on what he says he's going to do and he always kept in touch. Jason is good at what he does and you'll be happy working with him.

Jason's method of doing business is incredibly efficient. He follows through on what he says he's going to do and he always kept in touch. Jason is good at what he does and you'll be happy working with him.

- Brad

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The Penrose Team was just always there for us and kept us up to date with the whole process. We weren't actually the ones that purchased the home, my in-laws did but they included us in everything which was awesome. They were just absolutely wonderful and if we ever needed ...

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The Penrose Team was just always there for us and kept us up to date with the whole process. We weren't actually the ones that purchased the home, my in-laws did but they included us in everything which was awesome. They were just absolutely wonderful and if we ever needed anything, they were there to answer.

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- Brenda

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We had very positive results when we worked with the Penrose team especially when it came to the negotiations for the contract. We had some things to go over about the roof and Christin really took that at hand and worked with the sellers to make sure that we were getting t...

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We had very positive results when we worked with the Penrose team especially when it came to the negotiations for the contract. We had some things to go over about the roof and Christin really took that at hand and worked with the sellers to make sure that we were getting the best possible outcome. They really took care of us!

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- Amanda

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They were able to sell our home in pretty difficult circumstances. We had some terrible construction in front of our house, there were a lot of pigeons and their droppings, and the HOA wasn't keeping up the property as well as they should have. When people were complaining ...

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They were able to sell our home in pretty difficult circumstances. We had some terrible construction in front of our house, there were a lot of pigeons and their droppings, and the HOA wasn't keeping up the property as well as they should have. When people were complaining about the droppings, they dispatched someone out to the house to tidy it up and they just kept going until they found a buyer for us. The whole experience was just great all the way around.

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- Bill

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They are absolutely phenomenal. I have nothing but positive things to say about the service I received. Nicole, Christin, and Jason were just really exceptional to work with and they all went above and beyond to help us.

They are absolutely phenomenal. I have nothing but positive things to say about the service I received. Nicole, Christin, and Jason were just really exceptional to work with and they all went above and beyond to help us.

- John

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They always kept me abreast of everything that was transpiring with the transaction, especially once the contract came about. They did a very nice job of representing my position to the seller's agent.

They always kept me abreast of everything that was transpiring with the transaction, especially once the contract came about. They did a very nice job of representing my position to the seller's agent.

- Keith

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I was not kept in the loop with my previous real estate transaction so I really appreciated Jason touching base with me when anything changed and making weekly calls to ensure I was kept up to date. My house sold quickly and it was just a really good experience.

I was not kept in the loop with my previous real estate transaction so I really appreciated Jason touching base with me when anything changed and making weekly calls to ensure I was kept up to date. My house sold quickly and it was just a really good experience.

- Brittany

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We had a previous real estate person who had the house for five months. There were no offers or anything. Jason and his team came in, took pictures, put it up on the MLS, and sold the house within a week for the full asking price. The girls in the office were very helpful. ...

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We had a previous real estate person who had the house for five months. There were no offers or anything. Jason and his team came in, took pictures, put it up on the MLS, and sold the house within a week for the full asking price. The girls in the office were very helpful. The buyer had neglected to mention that he was married, so they had to overnight a form for his wife to sign. They kept me updated throughout, and they were right on top of it the whole time!

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- Linda

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I want to thank Jason and his team for getting us through this transaction and selling our house! The last several months have been crazy, and we finally got the deal done. It would not have happened without Jason and his entire team, particularly Nicole. She has been my pa...

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I want to thank Jason and his team for getting us through this transaction and selling our house! The last several months have been crazy, and we finally got the deal done. It would not have happened without Jason and his entire team, particularly Nicole. She has been my partner every step of the way. She's awesome. She was right on top of things and put up with my constant questions, which we really appreciated. At times it didn't feel like this transaction would be successful, and thanks to them it was!

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- Cathi

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