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firefighters and nurses who had already moved into the community. In the months since, Home @ Maricopa has moved beyond its debut phase and begun defining itself as a luxury community shaped by both design and resident experience. Regional Property Manager Robin James said that experience is especially important for people relocating to Maricopa and choosing the community as their first local home. “We’ve had great success welcoming new residents and for this to be their first impression of a place they decided to call home means a lot,” she said.

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at Porter Road and Shea Way, aimed at the city’s essential workforce, according to Shelter Asset Management President Stu Hansen. “It’s providing for that heart of the community, the people that do the really hard work that we rely on every day,” Hansen said at the time. He pointed to the number of teachers, police officers,

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Thoughtful apartment design That first impression often begins inside the apartment itself. Each Home @ Maricopa unit is designed with comfort, privacy and safety in mind. Hansen said that focus starts with how the buildings are constructed. “Just the way we build, the buildings are concrete and steel, so they’re quiet,” he said. “You’re not hearing neighbors, you’re not hearing things happening outside. That creates a sense of safety; that creates privacy. And that can be comforting for residents.” One-bedroom apartments range from 772 to 962 square feet, while two- bedroom units reach up to 1,200 square feet. In-unit features include fiber-optic internet, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets and balconies with views of the city and surrounding mountains. Beyond aesthetics, design choices emphasize functionality and peace of mind. Each building is fully enclosed, with controlled access points, secure lobbies, interior hallways, elevators and coded entry.

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“Having a controlled lobby with a vestibule, interior hallways and cameras gives you that sense of security,” Hansen said. “Those create a sense of safety instead of being out in the open where you don’t feel as protected.” Common spaces with purpose Amenities play a central role in shaping daily life at Home @ Maricopa. The community offers co-working spaces for remote work, a fitness center, multiple pools and outdoor areas designed to function as extensions of residents’ living space. “Once you move in, you have all this in one — the amenities, the people, the whole environment. You feel like you don’t have to leave,” Hansen said. “How many places have all those amenities, looks modern and new, and has top- notch exercise equipment? It’s pretty fantastic.” James said some of the most appreciated features are less visible,

including smart technology in each unit and bundled utilities. “What’s raved about the most is the utility package and smart technology,” she said. That structure helps residents avoid common startup costs when moving into a new apartment. “New residents are typically required to provide a deposit to ED3. But our residents coming in, they don’t have to set up electricity because it’s all part of our utility package,” James said. A community, not just housing Creating a sense of home extends beyond the apartment itself and into every interaction with residents. “We provide a very robust move-in experience,” James said. “Every associate is required to walk residents through the community to their home and recreate that first impression experience. They show them every place they’ll touch in their day-to-day life.”

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That walkthrough covers both details, including mailbox locations, access to the wellness center, trash chute locations and appliance use. New residents also receive a gift bag with snacks, drinks and other items intended to ease the stress of move-in day. “This is very intentional because we really want to create this experience of living here long term, not just feel like they’re being shuffled in and out,” James said. Community-building efforts continue beyond move-in. The Home @ Maricopa team hosts seasonal events, including a holiday gift-wrapping station and an Easter egg hunt. Hansen said those efforts are meant to essentials and practical reinforce a family-oriented environment and help residents build connections beyond their individual apartments. “We’re always focused on families and creating that sense of community,” he said. “It’s the families that choose us that make this place special, and that attracts more families. That’s how With only a few months of operation completed, Home @ Maricopa is continuing to expand. Phase 2 of the development remains on schedule to welcome additional residents in the summer, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the next stage of the project. James said the next phase will also bring extended office hours. community builds.” Looking ahead

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“We’re working to extend our hours to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, mainly to accommodate commuters,” she said. “So, if they want to have a conversation with the on-site team, they’ll have that extra time with snacks available. We want them to be able to get their questions answered.” As the community grows, the team said the same approach that shaped the opening months will continue guiding daily operations, with an emphasis on consistency rather than first impressions alone. “All of this is very intentional for us,” James said. “We’re really trying to create an experience for residents to be long-term.”

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‘IT’S LUXURY IN MARICOPA’ The overall sense of luxury, inside and out, is what drew Jerrica Bess to Home @ Maricopa. She became the community’s first tenant, moving into her apartment in mid-August. “I was passing by and saw the balconies. That’s what drew me to the community,” she said. Amenities also played a role. Bess pointed to features such as the resort-style pool, basketball and pickleball courts, co-working space, dog park and spacious elevators, all of which contributed to an atmosphere that felt comfortable and welcoming. “The community is a beautiful place, you know? It’s luxury in Maricopa, something we don’t really have here as far as apartments go,” she said. For Bess, the experience went beyond finishes and amenities and extended to customer service. “The selling point for me was the staff,” Bess said. “I wasn’t planning on signing a lease or anything, but I paid my deposit the same day and locked in. So, yeah, they won me over.”

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Morgan said in 2017 he became the No. 1 realtor in the nation for HomeSmart Success. The following year, he was again ranked as the company’s top agent in Maricopa County transactions, with 148. According to a HomeSmart press release, that placed Morgan in the “top one-half of 1% of more than 1.3 million In an industry with a high turnover rate — most sources say more than 80% of agents do not renew their license after two years — Morgan credits his longevity to a service-first mindset shaped by years working in restaurants. “I work mostly with sellers, but I also work with buyers. I see this as a service industry, so just like when I worked in restaurants and waited tables for many years, I take a lot of pride in the work I do,” he said. “It’s making sure my clients are satisfied and feel like they made a good choice.” licensed agents in the U.S.” Why service still wins

Morgan first moved to Maricopa in 2006 for a familiar reason: the cost of housing. “That’s really what it came down to; Maricopa was within our budget, and it was what we could afford, basically,” he said. While he briefly explored working throughout the Phoenix metro area, Morgan ultimately made a deliberate choice to focus on Maricopa. “I think every realtor dreams of having business everywhere. But I guess it came down to feeling a lot more confident in Maricopa,” he said. “I decided I’m going to focus on Maricopa, and it would just be me.” That decision paid off. Morgan has sold more than 1,300 Maricopa homes over the last 16 years, averaging more than 81 homes a year. “I feel a lot more confident staying in Maricopa and confident that I’m the best in Maricopa,” he said. His track record backs that up.

“I learned quickly that there’s a lot more to the job than just unlocking doors or writing contracts,” Morgan said. “There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes.” He stuck with it and eventually began working with a different family member buying and flipping foreclosed homes, a stretch that accelerated his learning curve. “That was my big break into real estate. That gave me a lot of experience selling homes right out the door,” he said. “Every day I was actively seeing properties, pricing them out, figuring out what they would go for, what it would take to sell them. I was doing that analysis all day, every day.” Making Maricopa the plan Eventually, the foreclosure market dried up, and Morgan transitioned into more traditional real estate work. As his career evolved, so did his connection to Maricopa.

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The work was a sharp contrast from the daily frenzy of his years in the Valley restaurant industry. But when that moment coincided with a housing market crash, the Great Recession and sudden unemployment, Morgan took a risk and didn’t look back. Learning fast in a broken market Armed with a marketing degree from Arizona State University and no formal background in real estate, Morgan earned his license and entered the industry at a time when few would have called it stable. The year was 2009, and the market was volatile. Foreclosures dominated listings, deals could fall apart with little warning and success often depended on how well an agent could manage chaos.

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That philosophy shows up in his day- to-day work. Morgan remains a hands- on realtor, staying directly involved from listing to closing. In a city home to hundreds of realtors, that approach, paired with responsiveness and trust, helps set him apart. “Almost 100% of the time, the most expensive asset your client will ever own is their house. People are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars and they’re trusting Looking ahead to the next year, Morgan said he is optimistic about both the city’s continued growth and his outlook for the real estate market. That confidence is rooted not just in potential sales, but in what years in the business have shown him what residential growth brings to a city. “More residential means more commercial and more restaurants,” he said simply. With interest rates down slightly, enough to “give people some hope,” Morgan said he expects a modest uptick in sales. “We might have about 10% more sales in 2026 than in 2025. Ultimately, the interest rates are going to be the biggest factor,” he said. Because Maricopa has a large number of first-time homebuyers, even small shifts in interest rates can ripple through the local market. “A quarter of a percent can really affect a first-time homebuyer’s purchasing power and their monthly payment,” he said. “Hopefully even a small drop in interest rates will bring out the buyers who have been waiting to purchase.” you to take care of it,” he said. What growth really brings That optimism goes beyond market cycles. It is personal. Morgan lives and works in Maricopa and has no plans to change that anytime soon. “I plan on staying here for a long time,” he said. “I love it here.”

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WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2026 As we step into 2026, the real estate landscape in Maricopa is evolving quickly. Here are some key trends shaping the market: A surge of brand-new homes. Builders are flooding the market with new construction, making it harder for traditional homeowners to compete. Financing incentives offered by builders give them a strong edge. New builds dominate inventory. Of the 750 homes currently for sale in Maricopa, 309 are newly built or under construction, over 40% of the market. Builders hold the advantage. With sister mortgage companies, builders can offer concessions and lower interest rates that individual sellers simply can’t match. They can even reduce home prices, knowing they’ll recoup losses through financing. The forecast for 2026 points to stronger negotiating power for buyers. Since sellers are competing directly with brand- new homes, they’ll need to offer more concessions, such as closing cost assistance or rate buy downs to stay competitive. Larger homes of four or more bedrooms are selling the fastest. With remote work now a permanent reality for many families, smaller homes often lack the space for offices. When size and price are equal, buyers are gravitating toward four-bedroom homes over three-bedroom ones. Prices are expected to remain steady unless interest rates drop significantly, or inventory tightens. However, that’s not looking likely. While there are currently 29,449 homes in the city, developers already have land and plans for another 46,066. That means we’re only 39% built out, which is a clear sign of the growth still to come.

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HOME SALES

Residential • Commercial

RANCHO EL DORADO

THE LAKES

COBBLESTONE FARMS

most expensive in city HOME SOLD

FINANCING AVAILABLE

THE VILLAGES

PROVINCE

HOMESTEAD NORTH

Dec. 20

645,000

43324 W. Desert Fairways Drive

SENITA

This updated golf course home sits along the 4th green and features open views, a private pool and a three-car garage. The residence has been extensively refreshed, with a new A/C system, wood flooring, modern fixtures and updated fans throughout. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and a large quartz island, while fresh interior and exterior paint, an epoxy-coated garage floor, a remodeled primary shower and a California closet rounded out the improvements that make the property stand out.

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520,000

43400 W. Reitz Ranch Road

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The seller provided a credit toward a rate buydown and closing costs through a preferred lender, lowering long-term borrowing costs and making the newly built home the lowest-priced sale during the period. This single-family home was part of the Dream collection at Anderson Farms, where residents have access to a tot lot, greenbelt and picnic areas. Inside, the home features maple linen cabinetry, quartz countertops and tile flooring in high-traffic areas.

This mobile home on a 5-acre lot offered an opportunity to own a private hillside with panoramic views and direct access to surrounding trails. Horse, ATV, Jeep and motorcycle trails are accessible from the property, while the elevated setting delivers a view of the city and expansive desert views by day. Utilities are in place, with water available at the street and electric at the property, making the site well positioned for a future custom home.

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HOA FEES

HOA Name

2023 Fees $83.82/M $68.50/M

2025 Fees Diff

two posted decreases. The average increase across communities posting increases was 13 percent. Desert Passage posted the largest increase at 29 percent, followed by The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado at 25 percent, The Trails at Tortosa at 20 percent, and Santa Rosa Crossing at 19 percent. Multiple communities—including Anderson Farms, Desert Cedars, Maricopa Meadows, and Rancho El Dorado—recorded increases of roughly 15 percent. Two communities—Glennwilde Groves and The Villages at Rancho El Dorado—saw decreases tied to the removal of bundled internet service.

Acacia Crossings

$83.82/M $68.50/M

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Anderson Farms Cobblestone Farms

$100/M

$115/M $370/Q $97/M $261/Q $132/M $91/M $52/M $108/M $85/M $240/Q $85/M

+15% +4% +3% +15% +29%

$356.54/Q

Copper Ridge Desert Cedars Desert Passage

$94/M $226/Q $102/M $99/M $47/M $108/M $85/M $210/Q $75/M

I NFLATION HAS AFFECTED NEARLY everything for the last few years. And with that in mind, I was curious to see what effect it’s had on homeowners association fees in Maricopa. A review shows HOA costs have continued to trend upward between 2023 and 2025, though the increases are far from uniform. Out of 25 total HOAs surveyed, 18 increased their fees, five held steady, and Rising costs include HOA fees BY DAYV MORGAN

Glennwilde Groves Homestead North

- 8%

+10%

Homestead South (gated)

- -

Homestead South Maricopa Meadows

+15% +13%

Palo Brea

Province (Gemini)

$1,259.44/Q $829.41/Q

$1,397.67/Q +11% $874.68/Q +6%

Province (Single family)

Rancho El Dorado

$157.77/Q

$182.21/Q

+15% +25% +11% +19%

The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado

$73/M

$91/M

Rancho Mirage

$103.71/M

$114.63/M

Dayv Morgan is a Maricopa realtor and owner of HomeSmart Premier.

Santa Rosa Crossing

$72/M $75/M $204/Q

$86/M $80/M $224/Q

Santa Rosa Springs (North)

+7%

Senita

+10%

Sorrento Tortosa

$84.50/M

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$81/M $95/M

$86/M $114/M $267/Q

+6%

The Trails at Tortosa

+20%

$278.37/Q

-4%

The Villages at Rancho El Dorado