Top 5 Chandler AZ Real Estate Trends in 2014

Top 5 Chandler AZ Real Estate Trends in 2014

100’s of home builders, economists , and other experts in real estate today got together in Houston last week for the 48th annual conference of the National Association of Real Estate Editors and many enlightening discussions were had.  

All were in agreement about the realities of this rapid recover in 2014 we are experiencing and then discussion switched to what is changing about ‘how’ homes are being built.

As individuals as a whole become more aware of technology and as more jobs opportunities are opening up in abundance, real estate is a hot commodity again and new home builders are building new communities in cities like Chandler Arizona.  

But there are changes in how home builders are building these new homes, like the Fire Rock Ranch community in Chandler by KB Home or Santa Maria by Meritage Homes.  

1.  Energy Efficiency Is King -  A very popular topic among all real estate experts in the conference was energy efficiency.  No matter whether homeowners are buying a $150,000 home or a $750,000 home, they want it to be energy efficient and operate with minimal waste and drain to their bottom line.

   Ways home builders are making these changes are the upgraded energy efficient appliances and windows they use to build the spec homes.  La Valenciana in Chandler by Ryland Homes will be implementing this energy efficiency.

2.  Lifestyle Enhancing Amenities Preferred - There is a growing awareness of the importance of the ‘little things’ when it comes to our overall health and movers are looking for foundations for healthy living in the home they want to buy.  

   These types of amenities include, wide sidewalks for walking and bike lanes for cycling.  A local park and playground to promote getting outside and in the sun and a community gym and pool is always a plus for new home buyers.  

3.  Online Real Estate Explosion - New home buyers are searching online to buy their new home and most likely using Google and it is reflecting in the search results.  For example, if you wanted to look into Fire Rock Ranch by KB Home in Chandler AZ, you may type “Fire Rock Ranch Chandler” and from there you can easily find Youtube videos, real estate agent websites and press releases that will aid in your search.  

4.  Water Efficiency as Important as Energy - Water awareness was another hot topic.  Residents of new home communities a water-smart home with water-efficient landscaping and other features to match.  

   New buyers know that the savings are significant over the long-run and home builders are listening.

5.  Credit Still Rules -  Having favorable credit is still the home buyers best method to an smooth quick real estate transaction.  

   You can increase your credit score 75 to 100 points by making a few simple smart moves that will dramatically make your experience of buying your dream home much easier.  Click here a list of ways to increase your credit score.

Liz Harris, owner of Liz Harris Realty is a renowned buyer’s agent of Chandler real estate with over a decade of experience.   Give Liz a call at 480-313-3924 and you can visit her website at www.lizharrisrealtor.com