Find Balance, You Must January 2026 Market Snapshot: Inventory Rising, Prices Adjusting, Buyer Leverage Still Present We’re already one month into the year (somehow), which in Phoenix usually means two things: there’s finally a little morning chill  in the air (quickly forgotten once the sun rises), and the housing market starts showing its seasonal rhythm. I’m Maegann Yarbrough with HomeSmart — aka the AZ Real Estate Geek  — and below is your January 2026 Phoenix metro real

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