Maricopa’s housing market is shifting more clearly into buyer’s territory as inventory rises, price drops multiply and distressed properties make a sharp comeback.

As of June 30, there were 665 single-family homes listed for sale in HOA neighborhoods across the city. Another 170 were under contract and expected to close within 45 days, according to local market data.

Of the available listings, just 13% — or 100 homes — included private pools, a critical amenity for many buyers in the summer market. Home prices ranged from a $265,000 three-bedroom in Tortosa to a $720,000 four-bedroom Hacienda home in The Villages boasting more than 4,300 square feet, three lofts and a zero-entry pool.

The biggest shift, however, may be in seller behavior and market saturation.

Although the real estate

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