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Data: Redfin; Note: Metro divisions are subdivisions of metropolitan areas; Chart: Axios Visuals

The majority of homes for sale in metro Phoenix are taking longer to find an interested buyer, according to new Redfin data.

This is a reversal from the market frenzy in 2020 and 2021, when sellers received multiple offers within days (if not hours) of listing their homes.

Why it matters: Houses that stay on the market for more than a month are usually overpriced or in need of major work, according to Redfin deputy chief economist Taylor Marr.

What's happening: Buyers, already hampered by gravity-defying prices and mortgage rates, don't want to spring for a home that looks like an HGTV "before" photo, Axios' Sami Sparber reports.

By the numbers: Metro Phoenix homes went off-market after a median of 42 days in July, compared with 32 days a year earlier, per Redfin.

Around 27% of Phoenix-area homes were snapped up in two weeks or less.

That's a slightly larger percentage than the same time last year but still well below the national rate of 41%, Redfin found.

Be smart: "Fixer-upper" listings made up 0.1% of sales here in the first half of 2023, per Zillow data, while those advertised as redone made up about 22%.

The big picture: Self-identified fixer-uppers are typically selling for less, and more slowly, than expected, according to Zillow data shared with Axios.

The bottom line: "Most homebuyers right now simply don't have enough money left over to invest in major repairs or remodeling," Marr tells The Wall Street Journal.

Sorry, Phoenix homeowners: No one wants your fixer-upper

Houses that linger on the market are usually overpriced or in need of major work.

Real estate

The majority of homes for sale in metro Phoenix are taking longer to find an interested buyer, according to new Redfin data.<ul><li>This is a reversal from the market frenzy in 2020 and 2021, when sellers received multiple offers within days (if not hours) of listing their homes.</li></ul>

Real Estate

This week's hot home is a remodeled midcentury listing in one of our favorite parts of the Valley.

Why we love it: It's walking distance from Los Olivos Park, Provision Coffee and Original ChopShop.

Specs: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,428 square feet

Listing agent: Marcy Hernandez with HomeSmart

Features: Quartz countertops, gas stove, open floor plan, two en suite bathrooms, artificial turf

Photo: Courtesy of Marcy Hernandez with HomeSmart

Hot home: Mid-century Phoenix charmer for $765K

This week&#x27;s hot home is a remodeled midcentury listing in one of our favorite parts of the Valley.<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]"><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="3016 E. Turney Ave. — $765,000" data-vars-click-url="https://homesmart.com/real-estate-for-sale/hsaz001/homes/az/phoenix/85016/armls/6596550/3016-e-turney-avenue,phoenix,az-85016/index.html?referrer_aid=22593" data-vars-content-id="3a71db65-7cb7-4ddc-bb96-fef462e26480" data-vars-headline="Hot home: Mid-century Phoenix charmer for $765K" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://homesmart.com/real-estate-for-sale/hsaz001/homes/az/phoenix/85016/armls/6596550/3016-e-turney-avenue,phoenix,az-85016/index.html?referrer_aid=22593" target="_blank">3016 E. Turney Ave. — $765,000</a></h2>

News

Arizona breweries took home six medals from the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) over the weekend.

Why it matters: GABF is the most prestigious U.S. beer contest, and this year's medal count was Arizona's largest since 2019.

What they're saying: "We've proven again and again that Arizona produces world-class beers worthy of the state's natural beauty and our sunny economic future," Arizona Craft Brewers Guild director Rob Fullmer said on Facebook.

Flying Basset Brewing: Citrus Snack (gold in Contemporary Gose)

Basin and Range Brewing: In Bloom (silver in Contemporary Gose)

Lumberyard Brewing Co.: Railhead Red (silver in Extra Special Bitter)

Fate Brewing Co.: Fate Single Hop Sour (bronze in American Sour Ale)

Wren House Brewing Co.: Hooks & Dun and Blue Quad Roller Skates (bronzes in Extra Special Bitter and Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale)

The intrigue: Gilbert's Flying Basset Brewing, the only Arizona gold medal winner, is closing at the end of the month after six years in operation.

1 cool thing: Basin and Range in Tucson just launched in June.

5 Arizona breweries win medals at Great American Beer Festival

GABF is the most prestigious U.S. beer contest.

Illustration of beer foam overflowing from a trophy. 

Beer

Arizona breweries took home six medals from the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) over the weekend.Why it matters: GABF is the most prestigious U.S. beer contest, and this year&#x27;s medal count was Arizona&#x27;s largest since 2019.

Food and Drink

East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), which provides career training courses for Arizona high school students, is building a residence hall for foster youth on its main campus, west of downtown Mesa.

State of play: EVIT broke ground on the project in June. It's expected to open next summer.

The Legislature provided the school district with $10 million last year for the construction of the facility, which will house youth aging out of the foster care system and will provide supportive services.

The latest: EVIT also partnered with charter school provider Heritage Academy to open the Paul Revere Academy on its main campus in July, the Daily Independent reported.

The school combines the traditional academic offerings of the charter school with EVIT's career training.

Foster youth are given preferential placement.

Why it matters: Students in foster care have some of the lowest graduation rates in Arizona, with 33% graduating in 2021, according to the Arizona Friends of Foster Care Foundation.

EVIT is building a residence hall for foster youth

Foster youth will also receive preferential placement at a new onsite charter school.

Foster care

East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), which provides career training courses for Arizona high school students, is building a residence hall for foster youth on its main campus, west of downtown Mesa.State of play: EVIT <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="broke ground on the project" data-vars-click-url="https://www.evit.com/about/evit_superintendent/superintendents_updates/may_2023_-_superintendent_s_update" data-vars-content-id="983b4311-fc84-4f72-a94c-50d9640ffaa0" data-vars-headline="EVIT is building a residence hall for foster youth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.evit.com/about/evit_superintendent/superintendents_updates/may_2023_-_superintendent_s_update" target="_blank">broke ground on the project</a> in June. It&#x27;s expected to open next summer.

Education

Development

Data: Guttmacher Institute; Map: Axios Visuals

The number of abortions performed in Arizona fell by 16%, based on a comparison of 2020 and 2023 data.

Meanwhile, abortions increased in neighboring states with looser abortion laws — most notably in New Mexico, where procedures have surged 220%

The big picture: The increase in New Mexico mirrors a national trend since Roe v. Wade's 2022 reversal.

Patients in states that have banned or limited abortions are proving highly motivated to travel to get the care they need if they have the financial and logistical means, according to Guttmacher, a research organization that supports abortion rights.

Why it matters: Without a federal right to abortion, patients must navigate a a patchwork of state laws granting varying levels of access.

This has led to patient confusion and provider fatigue in states like Arizona, where lawsuits over abortion limits are ongoing, and has created overwhelming demand in states with clearer access.

Flashback: Prior to the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, abortion was allowed up until the point of fetal viability, which is around 24 weeks of pregnancy.

A state law signed by then-Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey last year now prohibits abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

Yes, but: Planned Parenthood Arizona chief medical officer Jill Gibson tells Axios Phoenix it's not just the decrease in weeks that's pushing pregnant people to find out-of-state care. Other state laws, like the 24-hour waiting period and required ultrasounds and pelvic exams, make the process lengthier and more intrusive here, she said.

There are also fewer providers performing abortions in the state because of these restrictions, which has led to long wait times, she said.

What they're saying: "I hear all the time patients … that had their procedures in Nevada, in Colorado and in California who said it was just so much easier for me to literally drive or fly to another state to get an abortion than it is to get an abortion in Arizona," Gibson said.

What we're watching: The Mexican Supreme Court decriminalized abortion nationally in a court ruling earlier this month.

While some people celebrated that Arizonans may have another option to seek care nearby, Gibson said she had a different reaction.

"I just had to reflect on how insane it is that we are potentially sending citizens from our state to another country," she said.

What's next: Abortion rights advocates last month filed a ballot measure that would restore the 24-week access period and protect abortion rights in the Arizona Constitution.

Abortions would be permitted past that point to "protect the life or physical or mental health" of the mother.

If supporters collect enough signatures, Arizona voters will weigh in on the measure next November.

The other side: Opponents have promised to fight the initiative, telling Axios Phoenix the exemption related to the health of the mother is overly broad and vague.

Abortions have decreased by 16% in Arizona since 2020

Meanwhile, abortions increased in neighboring states with looser abortion laws,

Abortion

The number of abortions performed in Arizona fell by 16%, based on a comparison of 2020 and 2023 data.<ul><li>Meanwhile, abortions increased in neighboring states with looser abortion laws — most notably in New Mexico, where procedures have surged 220%</li></ul>The big picture: The increase in New Mexico mirrors a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="national trend" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/07/abortions-surged-state-bans" data-vars-content-id="d84e6610-66f8-4be3-b202-33c5566575cc" data-vars-headline="Abortions have decreased by 16% in Arizona since 2020" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/07/abortions-surged-state-bans" target="_self">national trend</a> since <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Roe v. Wade&#x27;s 2022 reversal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/06/24/roe-wade-decision-abortion" data-vars-content-id="d84e6610-66f8-4be3-b202-33c5566575cc" data-vars-headline="Abortions have decreased by 16% in Arizona since 2020" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/06/24/roe-wade-decision-abortion" target="_self">Roe v. Wade&#x27;s 2022 reversal</a>.<ul><li>Patients in states that have banned or limited abortions are proving highly motivated to travel to get the care they need if they have the financial and logistical means, according to Guttmacher, a research organization that supports abortion rights.</li></ul>Why it matters: Without a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="federal right to abortion" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/06/25/abortion-illegal-7-states-more-bans-coming" data-vars-content-id="d84e6610-66f8-4be3-b202-33c5566575cc" data-vars-headline="Abortions have decreased by 16% in Arizona since 2020" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/06/25/abortion-illegal-7-states-more-bans-coming" target="_self">federal right to abortion</a>, patients must navigate a a patchwork of state laws granting varying levels of access.<ul><li>This has led to patient confusion and provider fatigue in states like Arizona, where <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lawsuits over abortion limits are ongoing" data-vars-click-url="https://ktar.com/story/5534191/court-date-set-for-hearing-on-arizonas-pre-statehood-near-abortion-ban-law/" data-vars-content-id="d84e6610-66f8-4be3-b202-33c5566575cc" data-vars-headline="Abortions have decreased by 16% in Arizona since 2020" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ktar.com/story/5534191/court-date-set-for-hearing-on-arizonas-pre-statehood-near-abortion-ban-law/" target="_blank">lawsuits over abortion limits are ongoing</a>, and has created <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="overwhelming demand" data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/article/new-mexico-abortion-roe-v-wade-0933a007e02ca54d9abaf67ef25c3bad" data-vars-content-id="d84e6610-66f8-4be3-b202-33c5566575cc" data-vars-headline="Abortions have decreased by 16% in Arizona since 2020" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/article/new-mexico-abortion-roe-v-wade-0933a007e02ca54d9abaf67ef25c3bad" target="_blank">overwhelming demand</a> in states with clearer access.</li></ul>Flashback: Prior to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. Supreme Court&#x27;s Dobbs decision" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2022/06/13/enforcing-abortion-restrictions-post-roe-arizona" data-vars-content-id="d84e6610-66f8-4be3-b202-33c5566575cc" data-vars-headline="Abortions have decreased by 16% in Arizona since 2020" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2022/06/13/enforcing-abortion-restrictions-post-roe-arizona" target="_self">U.S. Supreme Court&#x27;s Dobbs decision</a>, abortion was allowed up until the point of fetal viability, which is around 24 weeks of pregnancy.<ul><li>A state law signed by then-Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey last year now <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="prohibits abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/03/30/arizona-15-week-abortion-ban" data-vars-content-id="d84e6610-66f8-4be3-b202-33c5566575cc" data-vars-headline="Abortions have decreased by 16% in Arizona since 2020" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/03/30/arizona-15-week-abortion-ban" target="_self">prohibits abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy</a>.</li></ul>Yes, but: Planned Parenthood Arizona chief medical officer Jill Gibson tells Axios Phoenix it&#x27;s not just the decrease in weeks that&#x27;s pushing pregnant people to find out-of-state care. Other state laws, like the 24-hour waiting period and required ultrasounds and pelvic exams, make the process lengthier and more intrusive here, she said.<ul><li>There are also fewer providers performing abortions in the state because of these restrictions, which has led to long wait times, she said.</li></ul>What they&#x27;re saying: &quot;I hear all the time patients … that had their procedures in Nevada, in Colorado and in California who said it was just so much easier for me to literally drive or fly to another state to get an abortion than it is to get an abortion in Arizona,&quot; Gibson said.What we&#x27;re watching: The Mexican Supreme Court <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="decriminalized abortion" data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/article/mexico-abortion-decriminalize-d87f6edbdf68c2e6c8f5700b3afd15de" data-vars-content-id="d84e6610-66f8-4be3-b202-33c5566575cc" data-vars-headline="Abortions have decreased by 16% in Arizona since 2020" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/article/mexico-abortion-decriminalize-d87f6edbdf68c2e6c8f5700b3afd15de" target="_blank">decriminalized abortion</a> nationally in a court ruling earlier this month.<ul><li>While some people celebrated that Arizonans may have another option to seek care nearby, Gibson said she had a different reaction.</li><li>&quot;I just had to reflect on how insane it is that we are potentially sending citizens from our state to another country,&quot; she said.</li></ul>What&#x27;s next: Abortion rights advocates last month <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="filed a ballot measure" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/08/08/arizona-campaign-abortion-rights-ballot-constitution" data-vars-content-id="d84e6610-66f8-4be3-b202-33c5566575cc" data-vars-headline="Abortions have decreased by 16% in Arizona since 2020" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/08/08/arizona-campaign-abortion-rights-ballot-constitution" target="_self">filed a ballot measure</a> that would restore the 24-week access period and protect abortion rights in the Arizona Constitution.<ul><li>Abortions would be permitted past that point to &quot;protect the life or physical or mental health&quot; of the mother.</li><li>If supporters collect enough signatures, Arizona voters will weigh in on the measure next November.</li></ul>The other side: Opponents have promised to fight the initiative, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="telling Axios Phoenix" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/08/22/arizona-abortion-election-1992" data-vars-content-id="d84e6610-66f8-4be3-b202-33c5566575cc" data-vars-headline="Abortions have decreased by 16% in Arizona since 2020" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/08/22/arizona-abortion-election-1992" target="_self">telling Axios Phoenix</a> the exemption related to the health of the mother is overly broad and vague.

Jessica Boehm

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