Buying a Home

Dec. 1, 2025

Beyond the Heat: A Buyer's Guide to the Best West Valley Neighborhoods for Celebrating Arizona's "Winter"

Let’s be honest, the rest of the country is starting to bundle up. Right now, our friends in the Midwest are likely digging their cars out of a snowbank or shivering in 20-degree weather. Meanwhile, here in the West Valley, we're debating whether a light sweater is even necessary …

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Nov. 18, 2025

Why the West Valley Phoenix Housing Market in 2026 Will Be a Goldmine for Buyers and Investors — But Act Before This Window Closes

Current trends, 2026 price forecasts, top suburbs, and why waiting could cost you thousands

 

How the West Valley evolved into hotbed for innovation and growth ...

 

With mortgage rates stabilizing around 6-6.5% and inventory at …

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Nov. 11, 2025

Why Every Phoenix Home Buyer Should Talk to a Realtor First – Insights from Radiant Group Homes

Why Every Phoenix Home Buyer Should Talk to a Realtor First – Insights from Radiant Group Homes

By Jerry Cravens and John Theis, Co-Owners of Radiant Group Homes | November 11, 2025

I (Jerry Cravens) was at the housewarming party on Saturday of a client who bought her …

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Oct. 27, 2025

Phoenix Mortgage Rates in 2026: Time to Buy Before Prices Climb Higher?

Hey folks, we're John Theis and Jerry Cravens, brother-in-laws and co-owners of Radiant Group Homes (check us out at www.radiantgrouphomes.com). With over 20 years each navigating the ups and downs of the Phoenix Metro market, we've seen booms, busts, and everything in between—from the wild ride of the mid-2000s …

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