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North Phoenix has become the focus of Taiwanese buyers due to population migration, semiconductor investment and increasing demand for rental housing. Investors are also paying more attention to housing type, rent and holding costs.
Vanessa Malloy, a real estate agent and investment advisor who has been observing the Phoenix real estate market for a long time, shared that she once had a client who bought an old house in the suburbs of Phoenix for about 190,000 yuan ten years ago. The home was approximately 1,600 square feet, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. After purchasing it, the owner continued to rent the house, and then sold it several years later for more than 400,000 yuan, more than double the original purchase price. Malloy said this client accumulated properties through long-term holdings and rentals and bought a home almost every year during this period and now owns 14 properties.
With migration, residential development, andTSMC As the semiconductor industry advances, North Phoenix is gradually becoming a real estate area that Taiwanese buyers pay attention to. However, the house that could be bought for 190,000 yuan at that time is now difficult to find under the same budget and under the same conditions. For those who intend to buy a home locally, the problem also starts from here.house price Will it grow?” and turned to “How much does it cost to buy a suitable home now?” If you want to rent it out, what type of home is more marketable?”
According to September 2026 market data released by Realtor.com, the average residential listing price in Peoria is about 525,000 yuan, and the average transaction price is about 510,000 yuan.Rent The average is about 1,875 yuan per month. Looking further into zip code 85383, the average residential listing price is about 659,000 yuan, the average transaction price is about 665,000 yuan, and the average rent is about 2,495 yuan per month.
So now what kind of house should you choose while buying a house? Vanessa Malloy points out that three-bedroom, two-bathroom and four-bedroom homes are worth studying, but they should still be judged based on home buying budget, location and local rental demand.
A three-bedroom, two-bathroom house can meet the basic living needs of a small family, and can also be an easier option for buyers with a limited budget. Four-bedroom homes have more space flexibility. Apart from being suitable for tenants with large family members, they can also provide additional rooms for home offices or other purposes.
Taking some residences in northern Phoenix as an example, Malloy estimates that the monthly rent for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence is about 2,500 to 2,700 yuan, while a four-bedroom residence may cost about 3,000 yuan. However, rent is not determined solely by the number of rooms. The area of the house, condition of the house, community facilities and surrounding supply and demand will also influence rental conditions.
For investors, although a four-bedroom house may fetch higher rents, the purchase cost and maintenance expenses may also be higher.
Apart from home prices and rents, there are also a number of annual expenses to consider when holding a property for a long time. Malloy said rental rules are different in Arizona and California. Arizona law prohibits local governments from imposing rent control on private residences, so landlords are not subject to the local government’s rent control system when adjusting rents. However, landlords still must abide by the lease and relevant laws, and cannot raise the rent at will.
As far as rights and interests between landlords and tenants are concerned, Malloy believes that compared to the rental environment in California, Arizona has clearer legal procedures for landlords to get their homes back. Taking the tenant’s rent arrears as an example, the landlord can legally notify the tenant to pay the arrears within a deadline; If the tenant still fails to pay, the landlord can file a suit in the court and ask the tenant to move out as per law. He said this gives landlords a clearer way of dealing with tenants who are in arrears of rent, but they still have to follow the procedures set out by law.
When it comes to home insurance, Malloy said premiums may be lower in parts of Arizona than in California, partly because the two states face different natural disaster risks. Parts of California are often at risk from wildfires, which can cause home insurance premiums to rise, while parts of Arizona are less prone to wildfires and premiums may be cheaper.
However, the actual cost will still be affected by factors such as the age of the home, rebuild costs, location, and coverage. Therefore, it is best to inquire with the insurance company before purchasing a home to get a more accurate estimate of the annual holding cost.
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The main reason is that the continued immigration of population, increased residential development, and the entry of semiconductor industries such as TSMC have driven the demand for residence and investment in North Phoenix, making the area an important area for Taiwanese buyers to evaluate property purchases.
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The customer bought an old house with three bedrooms and two bathrooms for 190,000 yuan about 10 years ago. He rented it out for long periods of time and continued to accumulate real estate. In the end, he sold it for more than 400,000 yuan, which is equivalent to doubling the purchase price. There are also 14 rooms in his name.
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Malloy believes that researching three-bedroom, two-bathroom or four-bedroom residences may be preferred, but it still depends on budget, location and rental demand; Insurance, maintenance, taxes and rent levels must also be taken into account to estimate true ownership costs.
