Your Guide to Desert Life: Market & Events In October 2025!
Our October Newsletter is filled with Desert Life: Market & Events We also like to share a little bit about what is going on with us personally!
Desert Life & Business Market Update from Kevin and Sabrina
Hi friends!
October is finally here, and with it comes plenty of excitement—both personally and professionally! 🎃
First, Sabrina celebrated moving into her new home with a festive housewarming party and has been busy adding cozy fall touches throughout. Meanwhile, Kevin is heading off to Cabo—let’s keep him in our thoughts while he soaks up the sun by the pool! ☀️
Looking ahead, both Sabrina and Kevin are eagerly anticipating the cooler weather and the upcoming holiday season. Of course, amidst all the fun, we remain passionate about what we do best: helping clients buy and sell their homes with ease and care. 🏡
What’s new on the business side? We switched Brokerages and are now with Realty One Group!
A New Chapter: Why We Chose Realty One Group
Big changes often come from asking one simple question: “How can we do better for the people we serve?”
That’s exactly the question we asked ourselves recently. As business partners, we’ve built SKAZ Home Group on relationships, trust, and communication. Because of that foundation, every decision we make comes back to one thing—our clients. So when the time came to evaluate how we could grow and provide even more value, the answer became clear: it was time for a change.
After a lot of reflection—and more than a few strategy sessions— we made the exciting decision to move SKAZ Home Group to Realty One Group.
Why Realty One Group?
First and foremost, we were drawn to Realty One Group because their vision aligned with ours—fresh, modern, and people-focused. In addition, their tools and technology give us new ways to market homes, streamline transactions, and connect with buyers and sellers.
Most importantly, what truly sold us was their culture. It’s bold, innovative, and rooted in the same values we’ve built our business on: honesty, service, and making people feel genuinely supported through one of the biggest decisions of their lives.
What This Means for Our Clients
The good news is, switching brokerages doesn’t change who we are—it enhances what we can offer. You’ll still get both of us—Sabrina and Kevin—working side by side with you every step of the way.
However, now we have even more resources behind us: advanced marketing, nationwide exposure, and a powerful network of professionals to support your journey. As a result, your buying and selling experience will be even smoother, stronger, and more effective.
What Stays the Same
While some things are changing, many of the most important things will always remain. We prioritize clear communication, put people before transactions, and love helping families plant roots in Arizona. Every step of the way, we’re here to make the journey smooth, exciting, and truly rewarding. Above all, our dedication to our clients will never change.
Looking Ahead
Ultimately, this move is about growth—not just for us as agents, but for the experience we can create for our clients. We’re confident that Realty One Group is the right partner to help us elevate our service while keeping our values front and center.
We couldn’t be more excited about this next chapter, and we’re grateful to have you along for the ride.
📧 skazhomegroup@gmail.com
🌐 www.skazhomegroup.com
🌐 www.skazhomegroup.myrealtyonegroup.com
📞 262-498-4640
📞 262-498-4640
🏡 Active Listing: Land facing the Tonto National Forest
“Now that the intense summer heat has eased and temperatures are more comfortable, it’s the perfect moment to start exploring homes and take advantage of the current market.”
As always, we’re here if you need anything real estate-related, or just want to check in.
Warmly,
Sabrina & Kevin
Desert Life: Market & Events
Here’s a look inside the $850 million plan for The Metropolitan
Developer Concord Wilshire Capital announced that it has completed demolition of the former Metrocenter Mall and Oakwood Homes has been named the exclusive residential builder for The Metropolitan, an $850-million, vibrant, mixed-use destination project. The 64-acre development is set to transform the former site of the Metrocenter Mall into a walkable urban village seamlessly integrating Light Rail with housing, entertainment, dining, and retail.
“We are pleased to announce that we have selected Oakwood Homes, a division of Clayton Homes and a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, as our exclusive residential builder and partner for The Metropolitan project. Their company’s values, extensive resources, design flexibility, and proven ability to efficiently deliver high-quality custom-designed townhomes for The Metropolitan, made Oakwood Homes a natural fit for The Metropolitan, aligning perfectly with our needs and the demands of today’s dynamic housing market,” said Nate Sirang, president of Concord Wilshire.
Flat prices, strong home sales define Phoenix August housing market
Greater Phoenix August home sales closed up 4.6% from July and up 2.8% for the first eight months of 2025 in year-over-year comparisons, according to the latest data from Phoenix REALTORS®.
Closed sales in the Valley were more than double the national rate. Nationally, sales were up 2% from August 2024 and 0.8% for year-to-date numbers comparing 2025 over 2024.
“August’s numbers reflect that the unique market in Phoenix is outpacing the nation. Summer sales are always soft in this area, so trends above the national average are a good sign in a challenging market,” said Christy Walker, board president of Phoenix REALTORS. “Nationally, home sales often peak in the summer, while it’s our real estate slow season. The fact that our sales increased over national data is encouraging.”
Homes are selling more slowly, with the inventory supply up 23.5% to 4.2 months compared to 3.4 months in August 2024 and 2.3 months in 2023. At the same time, new listings dropped 9.7% compared to the same month last year. The year-to-date comparisons show a 9.4% decrease from 2024. While the overall market declined, some cities posted listing increases.
Pending sales were flat in year-to-date numbers, down 0.7% but down 25.8% in August 2025 compared to last year. Not all submarkets posted sales declines, particularly with healthy increases for some West Valley cities.
Desert Life Market Demand
Here’s how tough renting in Phoenix is this peak moving seasonPhoenix managed to keep a good pace of apartment construction these past recent months, but it didn’t manage to ease demand for renting in Phoenix. In fact, while the occupancy rate dropped slightly, more tenants decided to stay put, locking in some of the desirable apartments.
Here are the details from the Rental Competitiveness Report in peak moving season:
• This peak season, each vacant apartment in Phoenix attracts 8 competing applicants, the same number as last summer. However, renters now have three extra days to submit their applications, as it takes 43 days for a unit to get filled.
• The occupancy rate dropped by 0.6%, and renters have now 8% of stock to choose from.
• On the other hand, 57.7% of apartment dwellers renewed their leases, up from 57.1% this time last year.
• Phoenix’s 1.7% increase in construction recently is the fourth biggest growth among the nation’s large markets. The metro even outdone itself, last year the increase reached 1.64%.
October Events in Phoenix
hough Phoenix’s warm, sunny skies may linger, Halloween brings a spirited twist to the season. From family-friendly festivals to spooky nighttime fun, celebrate the holiday with these top things to do.
- Through Oct. 29: Haunted Brewery Tour at Four Peaks Brewing Company
- Through Oct. 31: Pumpkin Fest at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- Through Oct. 31: Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona
- Through Oct. 31: Mortimer Farms Pumpkin Fest & Corn Maze at Mortimer Farms
- Through Nov. 1: Glowing Pumpkins Phoenix at Riverwalk at Rawhide
- Through Nov. 1: Harvest Nights at DH Farms at Phoenix Events Complex
- Through Nov. 1: Sanctum of Horror and The Breach at Superstition Springs Mall
- Through Nov. 1: Scarizona Scaregrounds at Scarizona Scaregrounds
- Through Nov. 2: Pumpkin Patch at Mother Nature’s Farm
- Through Nov. 3 Black Lagoon Halloween Pop Up at Sunny’s Lounge (Say Less)
Other Events for October in Phoenix
- Through Oct. 26: Arizona State Fair at the Arizona State Fairgrounds
- Through Oct. 31: Ales on Rails at Verde Canyon Railroad
- Through Nov. 16: Majestic Mariposas at Desert Botanical Garden
- Starting Oct. 2: Desert Pulse at Desert Botanical Garden
- Oct. 2: S’edav Va’aki Musuem Reopening Celebration at S’edav Va’aki Museum
- Oct. 2: The Life of a Showgirl Release Party at FOUND:RE Phoenix
- Oct. 2: Roars & Pours at Phoenix Zoo
- Oct. 3: Cumbia Night at The Dirty Drummer
- Oct. 3-4: Rocktoberfest at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park East
- Oct. 3: Diwali Festival of Lights at Herberger Theatre Center
- Oct. 4: Latino Pride Festival at The Square PHX
- Oct. 4: The 26th Annual Mariachi and Folklórico Festival at Chandler Center for the Arts
- Oct. 6: RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq The World Tour 2025 at Arizona Financial Theatre
- Oct. 10-12: Four Peaks Brewing Oktoberfest at Tempe Beach Park
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