In addition to a relatively low cost of living, Surprise has the 18th-highest rate of median-home price appreciation in the country.

Among the top 50 metro areas, Boston and Miami led the pack. 

Homes on the April ranking of the 10 most expensive Arizona home sales range from $7.5 million up to $32.5 million.

The median-existing sales price for all housing types rose 0.9% year over year to $417,700, its 34th consecutive increase. 

Nationally, home sales in the 50 metro areas surveyed by REMAX posted their largest monthly gain in three years, increasing 31.6%. 

A $30 million Paradise Valley estate tops the April ranking of the most expensive new listings in Arizona.

The 2026 spring housing market is neither surging nor stalled, but moving forward as both buyers and sellers adjust their expectations.

S&P Dow Jones Indices noted that inflation outpaced national home-price appreciation for the ninth month in a row.

That timeline is typical for a family saving 15% of their income, assuming a 15% down payment.

Boomers made up 42% of all homebuyers during the period from July 2024 to June 2025, unchanged from the same time a year prior. Millennials lost market share, making up 26% of buyers, down 3% year over year.

A $20 million estate featuring ponds and waterfalls tops the March list of the 20 most expensive homes sold in Arizona.

The average monthly payment on an outstanding home loan reached $2,005 in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Realtor.com’s latest data based on FHFA figures.

S&P Dow Jones Indices noted that inflation outpaced national home-price appreciation for the eighth month in a row. 

A brand-new, $22 million estate on Camelback Mountain tops the March ranking of the 10 most expensive new listings in Arizona.

Nationally, home sales in the 51 metro areas surveyed by REMAX declined 3.2% year over year and rose 11.1% month over month. 

Though the most lucrative week to list varies by city and region, spring is undoubtedly the smartest season to list.