Tina Faust - Realtor

Thank you to all my amazing clients for trusting me to help with your real estate journey. It’s an honor to be part of your story and help you find the perfect place to call home. Your support means everything, and I’m excited for what’s ahead! 🏡❤️

This one checks all the boxes! Prime Gilbert location, low maintenance, 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and loft. Your inner chef will love the kitchen - granite, built in wall oven, spacious pantry. Refrigerator, W/D included. Virtually walk through here: https://360tour.redhogmedia.com/tours/QNFB9FrNV

Tina Faust
Good Oak Real Estate
425-446-9800

Arizona’s real estate market is full of surprises—just like a monsoon in July. While Metro Phoenix continues to attract new residents (over 200 people move to the Valley of the Sun each day), the real estate market has slowed its pace. Rising interest rates and affordability concerns have many buyers taking a breather, with July’s median home price holding around $450,000. Still, Arizona remains one of the most sought-after places to relocate, thanks to 300+ sunny days a year and the highest number of backyard pools per capita in the U.S. It may not be a red-hot seller’s market right now, but in true desert fashion, things can shift as fast as a dust storm.

The real estate market is not very exciting this month, which is to be expected. Market data is done in arrears so numbers will look bleak based on the seasonally normal slowness we see in January. But do not fear, we can talk about other important things like short-term rental investments! Baseball Spring Training kicked off this weekend in Arizona and this is great for Arizona's economy in many ways. While these welcome visitors enjoy our perfect spring weather, they take advantage of the short-term rental properties that are offered and some even take a look at our wonderful homes on the market. With 15 Major League Baseball franchises playing in 10 different facilities, I can help you find an awesome short-term rental investment opportunity!

Considering a new home or investment in 2025?
Did you know that more than 50% of homes are closing with closing cost assistance from sellers? This is how some sellers are helping buyers buy-down rates. What an awesome way buyers and sellers are working together to get deals done. Did you know this was even a possibility? It is hard to say at this point which direction interest rates are supposed to move this year, but regardless of where they go, I can help you explore different rate options. Real estate continues to be one of the best (if not the best) long term investments for passive income, stable cash flow, tax advantages, and equity growth. I am here to help you with your next real estate purchase!

It was a valiant effort too! 🤪
However you celebrate the holiday season, wishing you peace, joy, and love.

Merry Christmas from my family to yours.

From my family to yours, wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving!

We're camping for Halloween this year... drop some ghost story ideas in comments to tell around the fire.



Tina Faust, your loyal partner in finding the perfect home
425-446-9800
Good Oak Real Estate

I'm hoping for the possibility of winter forgetting about us.
But, in AZ it's still margarita season, even if pumpkin everything is trying hard to push the salted rims aside.

What's your favorite part of fall?

If you're ready for the possibility of a new home...
Tina Faust
425-446-9800
Good Oak Real Estate

You may not have noticed, but there's a pretty big election coming up! I am not here to talk about politics, except for how it may or may not relate to real estate. I am frequently asked, "does an election change the real estate market?" Check out this helpful quote from a trusted real estate market expert, The Cromford Report:

"The short answer is no. There are always a few buyers who loudly claim they are deferring any home purchase decision until they find out the result of the election. These people are a tiny proportion of the total, insignificant in the overall context. In fact if we examine the volume of sales in the 5 months leading up to a November election we find that:
-in 2004 and 2020 home sales were stronger than normal non-election years
-in 2012 and 2016 home sales were in line with normal
-in 2000 and 2008 home sales were weaker than normal non-election years
Notice that each line includes one win for the Republican nominee and one win for the Democratic candidate, so sales volume does not even seem to correlate to who wins. The weaker years (2000 and 2008) correspond to recessions which are more likely to cause weaker home sales than elections. The housing market is affected by life decisions and events like couples deciding to live together, have children, separate, job moves and a death in the family. Politics has much less impact than politicians would have you believe... So the long answer is also no."

I hope this helps and if you are facing any of those "life decisions and events", be sure to give me a call!

Tina Faust, your loyal partner in finding the perfect home
425-446-9800
Good Oak Real Estate

Did you know some local fire departments have Community Assistance Teams, staffed by trained volunteers, that support residents with things like smoke alarm maintenance, fire dept keyboxes, and car seat installation? This is a valuable service for resident safety and helps keep our firefighters and medics available for emergency calls.
If you know someone that needs help with smoke alarms because they can't or shouldn't use a ladder, have them check their local fire department website.

September 11th reminds us of the strength we can find in each other, even in the darkest times. Honoring the memory of the fallen and the bravery of those who stepped up in extraordinary ways.