PRIVACY POLICY

Our Contract (E-SIGN)

You are entering into a binding agreement with the real estate brokers and agents who operate the website www.chandlerhomesforsale.net, including their parent companies, subsidiaries, and affiliates (collectively, the "Company," "we," "us," and "our"). By (1) using this website ("browsewrap"), and (2) submitting your information, agreeing to this Privacy Policy ("clickwrap"), and creating a user profile, you provide your express written consent to all terms outlined below, as well as our Terms of Use. Your electronic agreement serves as your electronic signature and has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature.

You may request a paper copy of this agreement by calling us at (602)-730-2143 or emailing us at [email protected] You may also withdraw your consent at any time by following the opt-out procedures described in the "Our Communications With You" section below.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains the types of Personal and Usage Information we collect, how that information is collected, used, and shared, and your choices regarding our use of your information. It also outlines the measures we take to safeguard your personal information and how you can review or correct the information we hold about you.

This Privacy Policy applies to all web pages, mobile applications, email lists, and other information, including Personal Information, collected or owned by us, regardless of the method of collection (e.g., mail, fax, email, sign-up/sign-in pages), including any online features, services, or programs we provide (collectively, the "Web Properties"). This Privacy Policy does not apply to any web page, mobile application, social media site, or information owned or collected by any other entity.

By accessing and using our Web Properties, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. Your use of the Web Properties is also subject to our Terms of Use.

Our Communications With You (TCPA Consent for United States Residents)

Express Written Consent:
By submitting your contact information, you provide your express written consent to receive communications from us at the email addresses and phone numbers you enter into our contact form, or that you later provide.

Types of Communications:
These communications may include calls, text messages (SMS or MMS), emails, faxes, and other forms of electronic contact. Messages may include telemarketing content, property updates, or other real estate-related information.

Use of Autodialing:
We may use an automatic telephone dialing system ("auto-dialer"), which may deliver prerecorded messages or texts. Standard carrier rates and fees may apply.

No Purchase Necessary:
Consent to receive these communications is not a condition for purchasing any property, goods, or services.

Revoking Consent / Opt-Out:
You may withdraw your consent at any time:

Text Messages: Reply “STOP” to any text message. This will automatically revoke your consent to receive future text messages. You may receive a final confirmation message.

Email: Click the “unsubscribe” link in any email. This will automatically revoke your consent to receive future emails.

We will make commercially reasonable efforts to honor other reasonable opt-out requests, but it may take up to 30 days to stop communications if you use methods other than the automatic reply “STOP” or “unsubscribe.”

Communication Frequency:
The number of messages you receive may vary based on the preferences and practices of the real estate professional contacting you.

Past Communications:
Your consent here also confirms your consent to receive electronic communications from us in the past at the email addresses or phone numbers you provided.

Your Representations and Warranties:
By providing your contact information, you represent and warrant that:

1. You are at least 18 years old.

2. You reside in the United States (or Canada, in which case Canadian consent rules apply).

3. You are not registered on any national or state Do Not Call registry.

4. You are the account holder for the email addresses and phone numbers provided, or you have authorization from the account holder to provide this consent.

5. The email addresses and phone numbers you provided are accurate, and you will notify us if any are reassigned or used by another person.

Mobile Service Notice (Arizona)

Our mobile services are available only in certain states, including Arizona. Some mobile features may not be compatible with your carrier or device. Please contact your mobile carrier with any questions regarding compatibility, data usage, or service limitations.

Dispute Resolution – Arbitration Agreement (Mandatory Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver)

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY.


This Arbitration Agreement affects how legal claims between you and us are resolved. If either party elects arbitration, you waive your right to a jury trial and your right to participate in a class action, whether in court or in arbitration.

Arbitration allows a neutral third party (the arbitrator) to resolve a Claim without a judge or jury. Either you or we may require arbitration of a Claim at any reasonable time—even after a lawsuit has already been filed. If either party refuses to submit to arbitration after a valid demand, the refusing party will bear all costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the other party in compelling arbitration.

Neither you nor we may:

Join, consolidate, or combine Claims with or against others;

Participate in a class action or representative action in arbitration;

Act on behalf of the public or in a private attorney general capacity.

If arbitration is elected, you do not have the right to:

Have a jury or court decide the Claim;

Conduct discovery to the same extent as in court;

Participate in a class or representative action;

Join or consolidate your Claim with another person’s claim;

Appeal on the same basis available in court (appeal rights in arbitration are limited).

This Arbitration Agreement governs when and how a “Claim” (defined below) relating to the Terms of Use or Privacy Policy may be arbitrated.

The terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Nancy Wittenberg, including any successors, assigns, affiliates, employees, officers, directors, and any third parties providing products or services related to these Terms if named by you in a dispute.


a. Your Right to Reject Arbitration

You may reject this Arbitration Agreement by mailing a written rejection notice within 30 days of accepting the Terms of Use.

Send your notice to:

Arbitration Rejection
Nancy Wittenberg
1640 S Stapley Dr #241, Mesa, AZ 85204

Your rejection notice must include:

Your full name

Your mailing address

Your phone number

The date you accepted the Terms of Use

Your signature

Rejecting this Arbitration Agreement applies only to this specific agreement within these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. It does not affect any other agreement or previously existing obligation to arbitrate.


b. What Claims Are Covered

“Claim” means any claim, dispute, or controversy between you and us—whether existing now or arising in the future—that relates in any way to:

These Terms of Use or the Privacy Policy

Your use of this website

Your account

Any transaction involving your account

Any disclosures, promotions, advertisements, warranties, or representations

Communications between you and us

Any product or service provided by us or a third party in connection with this site

The collection of amounts owed

Compliance with applicable laws or regulations (including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act)

Any relationship resulting from the above

“Claim” is interpreted as broadly as possible, and includes:

Initial claims, counterclaims, cross-claims, third-party claims

Claims under federal, state, local, or administrative law

Claims based on contract, tort, fraud, consumer protection, statute, equity, or common law

Claims for monetary, injunctive, declaratory, or equitable relief

Claims that arose before this Agreement took effect

Claims NOT Covered

“Claim” does not include:

Disputes about the validity or enforceability of this Arbitration Agreement, including the Class Action Waiver—those must be decided by a court, not an arbitrator.

Requests to a court for provisional remedies, such as injunctions, restraining orders, property preservation orders, foreclosure, attachment, replevin, garnishment, eviction, or appointment of a receiver.

Exercising self-help remedies by either party.

Individual court actions only to prevent self-help remedies and not involving monetary damages.

Individual actions you bring in small claims court, unless transferred, removed, or appealed—if that happens, we may choose arbitration.


c. Electing Arbitration & Starting Arbitration

Either party may elect arbitration of a Claim by:

Giving written notice to the other party, or

Filing a motion to compel arbitration in a court case.

The party asserting the Claim (the party seeking money or other relief) is responsible for initiating arbitration, even if the other party elected arbitration.

Examples:

If you sue us and we compel arbitration, you must file the arbitration.

If we sue you and you counterclaim, and we compel arbitration of your counterclaim, you must file the arbitration.

Election of arbitration for any new or later-asserted Claim may occur even if litigation has begun. Litigation activity does not waive arbitration rights.


(d) Choosing the Administrator

The party initiating arbitration must choose one of the following arbitration administrators (“Administrator”):

American Arbitration Association (AAA)

JAMS

If the selected Administrator is unable or unwilling to serve, the other will serve. If neither can serve, we and you will mutually select an Administrator or arbitrator; if we cannot agree, a court will appoint one.

No Administrator may administer an arbitration if it has any policy that conflicts with the Class Action Waiver.

All arbitrators must be attorneys with 10+ years of experience or retired judges.

Arbitration must follow this Arbitration Agreement and, where not inconsistent, the Administrator’s rules.


(e) Class Action Waiver

If arbitration is elected, neither you nor we may:

Participate in a class action, private attorney general action, or representative action;

Act as a class representative or class member;

Consolidate your Claim with anyone else’s.

The arbitrator has no authority to hear any class or representative arbitration.

This waiver does not apply to any lawsuit by a federal or state agency seeking relief on behalf of a class of consumers—including you.


(f) Location of Arbitration

Any arbitration hearing you attend must take place at a location reasonably convenient to your residence.


(g) Cost of Arbitration

At your written request, we will pay all filing, hearing, and arbitrator fees after you pay only the equivalent of a court filing fee (and only if required).

You may also request a fee waiver from the Administrator.

We will pay any fees we are required to pay under law or Administrator rules.

If you prevail and applicable law requires it, we will pay your reasonable attorney, witness, and expert fees.

We will not seek reimbursement of our fees unless:

The arbitrator finds you acted in bad faith under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b), AND

Doing so does not invalidate this Agreement.

Any party may request a brief written explanation of the arbitrator’s award.


(h) Governing Law

This Arbitration Agreement is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA).


The arbitrator must:

Apply applicable statutes of limitation and privileges

Apply substantive law as a court would

Issue any relief a court could issue in an individual action (including punitive damages and injunctive relief)

All parties must take reasonable steps to complete arbitration within 180 days after the Claim is filed.


(i) Right to Discovery

Either party may request that the arbitrator expand discovery beyond Administrator rules. The arbitrator has discretion to grant or deny such requests.


(j) Arbitration Result & Right of Appeal

The arbitrator’s award may be entered as a judgment in any court with jurisdiction.

The arbitrator’s decision is final and binding except for appeals allowed under the FAA.

If the Claim exceeds $25,000, either party may appeal to a three-arbitrator panel within 30 days of the award.

The appeal panel reviews the matter de novo—starting fresh.

Appeal costs follow the rules in Section (g).

The panel’s award is final, subject only to FAA judicial review.


(k) Rules of Interpretation

This Arbitration Agreement survives termination of the Terms, legal proceedings, and bankruptcy (where permitted by law).

If any provision is deemed invalid, the rest remains enforceable except:

(A) Class Action Waiver

The Class Action Waiver is essential and non-severable.
If it is limited, voided, or found unenforceable, then this entire Arbitration Agreement becomes null and void for that proceeding.

(B) Claims for Public Injunctive Relief

If a court finds that the arbitrator cannot award public injunctive relief:

The injunctive claim proceeds in court

Any individual monetary claims proceed in arbitration

The court should stay the injunctive claim until arbitration concludes

Public injunctive relief cannot be arbitrated.


(l) Notice of Claim; Right to Resolve; Special Payment

Before starting arbitration or a lawsuit, the Claimant must send a written Claim Notice and allow 30 days to resolve the Claim.

Your Claim Notice must include:

Full name

Address

Telephone number

Any relevant account or transaction information

Description of the Claim

The specific relief requested

You may only send a Claim Notice on your own behalf.

If:

You send a valid Claim Notice,

We do not offer the requested relief before the arbitrator is appointed, and

The arbitrator later awards you that relief (or more),

→ The arbitrator must award you at least $7,500, plus any fees and costs required by law.

This $7,500 is one total minimum award for all Claims brought in that arbitration.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions of Use, along with any dispute that may arise between you and the Company or its affiliates, will be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. The Arbitration Agreement is governed exclusively by the Federal Arbitration Act.


Your Consent to Future Changes

We may update or change the Website, these Terms of Use, or our Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes become effective immediately upon posting on this webpage, regardless of whether you receive direct notice.

You should review these policies regularly.
Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your express agreement to the updated terms.

If you wish to opt out of future changes, you must send us a written notice by email or mail:

Email: [email protected]
Address:
Nancy Wittenberg
1640 S Stapley Dr #241, Mesa, AZ 85204

Your opt-out becomes effective 10 days after we receive your notice. If you opt out, the Terms of Use in effect on the date you originally submitted your information—or the last version you did not opt out of—will continue to apply.


Types of Information Collected

We and our third-party service providers may collect two types of information when you use the Website: Personal Information and Usage Information.

Personal Information

Personal Information may include:

Name, address, phone number, or email

Demographic details such as date of birth or residency

Job title or business information

Preferences related to marketing or communications

Inquiries about services or properties

Feedback or messages you submit

Financial information (e.g., bank or credit card information)

Photos, videos, or uploaded media

Any other information you voluntarily provide

You may choose not to provide certain information; however, doing so may limit our ability to provide requested services.


Usage Information

Usage Information may include:

IP address and device data

Browser details and language

Operating system and platform

Device identifiers

Pages visited, time spent, clicks, and navigation actions

Cookies, analytics, and tracking data

Web logs and system diagnostics

If you access the Website while logged into your account, we may associate Usage Information with your identity to improve your experience.


How Information Is Collected

We may collect information from:

Forms and submissions you provide

Your communications with us

Your device or browser when accessing the Website

Third-party partners and service providers

Cookies, analytics, pixels, and tracking tools

Chat systems, customer service interactions, and automated messaging

Public or lawful information sources


Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use:

Cookies (session and persistent)

Tracking pixels

Web beacons / clear GIFs

Unique identifiers

Analytics tools such as:

Meta (Facebook) Pixel

Google Analytics

Microsoft Clarity

FullStory

You may adjust your browser settings to decline or delete cookies, though doing so may limit website functionality. You also have access to industry-standard opt-out links for major browsers and tools, exactly as listed in your original text.


Use of Collected Information

We may use collected information to:

Operate, manage, and improve the Website

Personalize your Website experience

Respond to inquiries and provide requested services

Enhance communications, text messaging, and email interactions

Manage your user account

Conduct marketing or service-related outreach

Improve user experience through analytics

Process transactions or payments

Consider job applicants (when applicable)

We may use aggregated or de-identified data without restriction.


Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with:

Service providers assisting with hosting, analytics, marketing, communications, or operations

Trusted business partners or affiliated professionals (such as real estate brokers or lenders) when you express interest

Communication service providers, analytics companies, and technical vendors

The parties receiving your information are required to process it in compliance with this Privacy Policy or in a similar, industry-standard manner.

Transfers of Information

We reserve the right to transfer your Personal Information, as well as any information about or from you, in connection with a merger, sale, or other disposition of all or part of our business and/or assets. In the event of bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, receivership, or an assignment for the benefit of creditors, we cannot make any representations regarding how your Personal Information may be used or transferred.

By using the Website, you expressly agree and consent to the use and/or transfer of your Personal Information in any of the above-described circumstances.

We are not responsible for any breach of security by any third parties or for any actions of any third parties who receive information from us.

We may also disclose your Personal Information with your permission or pursuant to your direction.


Security

We are committed to protecting your personal information and use reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards designed to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your username, password, and account information. You agree to:

Immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or breach of security.

Log out of your account at the end of each session.

Although we take steps to secure your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.


Reviewing and Correcting Your Personal Information

You may request to review or correct your Personal Information by contacting us directly. If you have a user account, you may also update certain information through your account. We may take steps to verify your identity before granting access or making corrections.

Please notify us of any changes to your mailing address, phone number, or email address to help us maintain accurate records.


Deleting Your Personal Information

You may request deletion of your Personal Information by contacting us. We may take steps to verify your identity before processing your request.

If your information is deleted, certain services may no longer be available to you.


Children’s Information

This Website is not intended for children under the age of thirteen (13). By using the Website, you affirm that you are at least eighteen (18) years old, an emancipated minor, or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian.


Links to Other Sites

The Website may contain links to third-party sites, including affiliates and professional organizations. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of these external sites. You should review their privacy policies to understand your rights.


International Users

If you access the Website from outside the United States, you consent to the collection, transfer, and processing of your Personal Information in the United States in accordance with this Privacy Policy.


Choices With Your Personal Information

Providing Personal Information is optional; however, certain services require it. You may opt out of disclosures or uses of your Personal Information that are incompatible with the purposes for which it was originally collected or subsequently authorized by notifying us. Opt-outs do not apply to information needed to provide requested services.


State-Specific Privacy Rights

Certain state privacy laws (such as those in California, Oregon, Nevada, and Vermont) may grant you additional rights regarding your Personal Information. If applicable, you may request:

Information about data we have shared

Restrictions on marketing-related disclosures

Opt-outs of certain types of sharing

To exercise any applicable state-specific rights, please contact us using the information below.


“Do Not Track” Signals

We currently do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals because no consistent industry standard has been established.

Overview


Ensuring your website is compliant is a crucial part of passing A2P 10DLC registration and maintaining long-term SMS deliverability. Carriers

and compliance partners review your website to verify that your brand is legitimate, transparent, and aligned with approved messaging

standards.


Website compliance is also a key requirement enforced by U.S. carriers and The Campaign Registry (TCR), who expect your site to clearly

display accessible, accurate, and verifiable information. These elements help protect consumers and ensure that only wanted, consensual

messaging is sent.


This guide outlines the essential website requirements you must meet before submitting your SMS campaign for approval.


1. Why Website Compliance Matters

During A2P 10DLC review, carriers validate your:

Brand identity

Legitimacy of your business

Accuracy of contact information

Transparency around how SMS consent is collected

Any missing, mismatched, or incorrect website elements can result in campaign rejection or delays. A compliant website increases your

chances of approval and protects your messaging reputation.


2. Website Compliance Requirements

Use the checklist below to ensure your website meets all necessary compliance standards before submitting your application.


A) Website Link Requirement

Please use a website URL starting with https:// (not http).


B) Opt-In Method Clearly Described

Your campaign description must state the exact opt-in method(s) you use, such as:


Website Form


-QR Code

-Paper Form

-Kiosk

-Facebook Lead Form

-Verbal


This helps reviewers understand where and how consent is collected.

Note: One of the most important elements of this process is domain consistency between your website and the opt-in form URL.


C) Include Links to All Opt-In Flows

Anywhere you collect SMS consent—forms, QR code pages, lead forms—should be linked or documented.

Upload screenshots where applicable so compliance reviewers can see proof of consent.


D) Website Must Be Live and Accessible

Your website should:

Load without errors (no 404, 500, password gates, or “coming soon” pages)

Be accessible to reviewers without logging in

Display your brand identity clearly

Inactive or “broken” websites are a frequent cause of A2P rejections.


E) Provide Both the Business Website URL and Opt-In Form URL

If your opt-in happens on a different page than the homepage, you must provide:

Business Website URL

Opt-In Form URL


Important: For website-based opt-ins, the domains must match (e.g., mybusiness.com and forms.mybusiness.com).

F) Your Opt-In Form Must Be Fully Compliant

Your opt-in form must include:

Business name

Clear, express consent wording

Message purpose (promotions, alerts, notifications, reminders)

STOP/HELP instructions

Message frequency (or “Message frequency varies”)

Optional but recommended: “Message & data rates may apply”

Phone number field

Links to:

Terms of Service (TOS)

Privacy Policy


Missing any of these items may result in rejection.


G) Add Your TOS & Privacy Policy to Your Website and Form

Your Terms of Service and Privacy Policy must:

Be publicly accessible

Include your business name

Match the identity you provide during brand registration

Appear wherever SMS consent is collected

These documents help verify your legitimacy and compliance.


H) Display Business Contact Information

Your website must show:

Business address

Support email

Phone number

These details must match the information submitted in your Brand registration.


I) No Selling or Buying Leads

Your website must not reference:

Purchasing leads

Selling leads

Affiliate lead programs

Lead reselling

Carriers blacklist businesses associated with lead trading. If any such wording appears on your website, your campaign may be automatically

rejected.


J) DBA Names Must Be Displayed if Applicable

If you operate under a “Doing Business As” name, your website must display:

DBA name in footer

OR

In the Privacy Policy

OR

Terms & Conditions


This ensures the brand used in registration matches what appears publicly.

3. Common Reasons for Rejection

The website is offline, not publicly accessible, or cannot be verified.

The privacy policy is missing or does not clearly outline how data is handled or restricted.

The opt-in process is unclear, hard to validate, or not properly documented.

Business details on the website do not match the information submitted during registration.


4. Best Practices

Use simple, easy-to-understand language throughout your site and forms.

Ensure compliance links (privacy policy, terms of service, etc.) are clearly visible and easy to navigate to.

Keep your website current and make sure all compliance-related information is publicly accessible.


5. Summary: What a Compliant Website Looks Like

A compliant website must:

Be live, complete, and error-free

Accurately display brand details & contact information

Contain required legal documents (TOS + Privacy Policy)

Match your A2P brand identity

Include compliant opt-in language wherever SMS consent is collected

Avoid any reference to buying/selling leads

Use consistent domains for website and opt-in forms

With these elements in place, your campaign is much more likely to pass the A2P 10DLC approval process.

Contact Information

If you have questions, comments, want to access your Personal Information, or wish to opt out of certain sharing, please contact:

Nancy Wittenberg
1640 S Stapley Dr #241, Mesa, AZ 85204

Phone: (602)-730-2143
Email: [email protected]


Copyright Notice

Copyright © 2026. Nancy Wittenberg. All Rights Reserved.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 1, 2026

PRIVACY POLICY

Aerial view of a walkable mixed-use neighborhood with connected streets, sidewalks, and ground-floor retail near residential homes in the Southeast Valley Arizona

What the 2026 NAR Survey Says About Walkable Communities and What It Means for the Southeast Valley

July 13, 2026•10 min read

When the National Association of REALTORS® asked 2,000 Americans to choose between two communities, the results were clear. Fifty-nine percent chose the neighborhood with smaller yards where everything was within walking distance. Forty-one percent chose the large-yard neighborhood where driving was required for every errand.

That's not a close call. And it's a shift. In every prior version of this survey, going back to 2017, that split was 53/47. In 2026, it moved to 59/41.

Something is changing in what buyers want from the places they live. The Southeast Valley was built almost entirely around the model that 41 percent of buyers now say they prefer. That was the right model for the time. The question is whether it's the right model for the land that's still left to develop.

What the 2026 NAR Survey Actually Found

NAR's Community and Transportation Preferences Survey is conducted every three years. The 2026 version polled 2,000 adults across the 50 largest U.S. metro areas in May 2026, released July 10. The supporting numbers fill in a more complete picture of what buyers say they want.

Eighty-nine percent of respondents said sidewalks and places to take walks were very or somewhat important when deciding where to live. Eighty-two percent said being within easy walking distance of shops and parks mattered in their housing decision. Seventy-eight percent said having a community where children can safely walk or bike to school was important. Seventy-four percent said having a place nearby to walk or exercise a pet was a factor.

These aren't edge-case preferences. They're majority positions across the board.

On the question of walkability and cost, 77 percent of respondents who said walkability was important to them said they'd be willing to pay more to live in a community where they could walk to parks, shops, and restaurants. Twenty-two percent said they'd pay "a lot more." Fifty-six percent said they'd pay "a little more." Only 23 percent said they wouldn't pay anything extra for it.

When asked whether walkable homes actually cost more, 67 percent said yes. Buyers know the premium exists, and a significant majority say they're willing to accept it.

One number stands out above the rest for what it reveals about car-dependent communities: 62 percent of respondents said they drive because they don't have a lot of other options. Not because they want to. Because their community doesn't give them a choice.

What Walkable and Mixed-Use Actually Mean Here

A walkable neighborhood has connected streets that go somewhere. Sidewalks on most blocks. Short distances between homes and daily destinations. Lower traffic speeds. The ability to run an errand without starting a car.

Mixed-use development integrates residential, retail, and public space rather than separating them into disconnected pods. Townhomes near ground-floor retail. A plaza that gives residents a reason to be outside. A grocery or pharmacy woven into the neighborhood rather than anchored in a strip mall a mile away.

Neither of these requires high-rise density. Some of the stronger examples in Arizona are mid-scale: a town center with a few floors of residential above walkable shops, connected to single-family streets that link to daily destinations rather than dead-ending at cul-de-sacs.

The NAR data also speaks to what types of housing people think should be built. Sixty-three percent of respondents said building more small-lot single-family homes in their community was a good or very good idea. Fifty-one percent said townhomes, duplexes, and other attached housing were a good idea. These two housing types sit at the intersection of what buyers want and what walkable, mixed-use communities are built from.

How the Southeast Valley Got Built

Chandler's rapid expansion in the late 1990s and early 2000s followed a pattern that was standard across the Sun Belt at the time: large master-planned subdivisions, quarter-acre and half-acre lots, cul-de-sac street networks, and commercial development placed along major arterials in separate pods far from homes.

That model worked. Chandler grew from a small agricultural city into one of the most desirable addresses in the Phoenix metro. The schools are strong, the employers are substantial, and the infrastructure functions well. Buyers who came in during that era got good value and good communities.

But that development pattern also produced the problem that 71 percent of Americans now cite as the main reason they don't walk more: the places they need to go are too far away. That's not a personal failing. It's a design outcome. When shops are placed on arterials a mile from residential neighborhoods, and when the street network doesn't connect homes to destinations on foot, walking doesn't become a realistic daily option regardless of how much someone might want it.

The NAR survey makes this plain: 85 percent of respondents said they like walking. But 62 percent drive because they don't have other options. The gap between those two numbers isn't a preference problem. It's an infrastructure problem.

The Southeast Valley was built to require driving. That's not a criticism of the communities that exist. It's a description of how they were designed, and it was an accurate reflection of what was prioritized at the time. The relevant question now is what happens on the land that hasn't been developed yet.

The Last Patches of Land Are a Real Choice

Chandler is largely built out. Gilbert is approaching the limits of its developable acreage. The undeveloped parcels that remain in these cities are limited and genuinely valuable, not just in dollar terms but in terms of what they represent for long-term livability.

What gets built on that land will be there for 50 years or more. Building another conventional subdivision with cul-de-sacs and arterial commercial is one option. Building something that responds to what 59 percent of buyers now say they prefer is another.

This is a market argument, not just a planning one.The Phoenix metro housing market has shifted, and buyers have more room to negotiate than they've had in years.Developments that match what buyers actually want, based on current survey data, will compete for that buyer pool differently than projects that follow the same template from twenty years ago.

The shift from 53 percent to 59 percent preferring walkable communities isn't dramatic in isolation. But it's moved in one direction across every survey cycle. Preferences aren't reversing.

Mixed-use zoning, smaller block sizes, connected street grids, and ground-floor retail in the right locations can produce neighborhoods that feel and function differently. They don't need to look like downtown Scottsdale. They need to give residents an option they currently don't have in most of Chandler and Gilbert. Pockets of it already exist. Chandler's downtown and Gilbert's Heritage District show the model works here. The scale just doesn't match the demand.

What the Walkability Premium Means for Buyers

Sixty-seven percent of survey respondents already know walkable homes cost more. That perception is backed by consistent research showing that walkable neighborhoods command a premium over comparable car-dependent homes in the same metro area.

For buyers thinking about long-term value, the community design matters beyond the house itself. A neighborhood where residents can walk to daily amenities and where the streets create some sense of place tends to hold its appeal with a broader pool of future buyers.Monthly payment math is still the central constraint for most buyers right now, and paying a premium for walkability is a real cost. But it's also a decision that tends to be reflected in resale competition over time.

The Southeast Valley doesn't have a lot of walkable inventory at any price point.Most buyers working within a reasonable budget are shopping in car-dependent communitiesbecause that's what the market offers. As more mixed-use development comes online in the region, buyers who get into those communities early tend to see stronger appreciation than comparable buyers in conventional subdivisions.

What Buyers Should Do Now

If walkability matters to you in a Southeast Valley home search, evaluate it practically rather than relying on how a community looks on a listing.

Start with the street layout. Connected street grids support real walkability. Cul-de-sac networks usually don't, no matter how close shops appear on a map.

Check actual walking distances. A 20-minute walk covers about a mile on flat ground. If a park, grocery store, or coffee shop is within that range via safe sidewalks, the location delivers. If the closest useful destination requires a car regardless of distance, it doesn't.

Look at what's planned for undeveloped land nearby. What gets zoned and developed on adjacent parcels will shape your daily life for as long as you own the home.First-time buyers especially should think about what the neighborhood will look like in five to ten years, not just on closing day.

Mixed-use zoning on nearby parcels signals that walkability may improve. Conventional large-lot or arterial commercial zoning suggests the existing pattern will continue.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the 2026 NAR Community and Transportation Preferences Survey find about walkable neighborhoods?

The survey found that 59 percent of respondents prefer a community with smaller lots and walkable access over one with larger lots requiring driving for every errand, up from 53 percent in prior survey years. Eighty-nine percent said walkable access was important when deciding where to live. Seventy-seven percent of those who value walkability said they'd pay more for it. And 62 percent said they drive primarily because they don't have other options.

Why doesn't the Southeast Valley have more walkable communities?

Most of the region was built when car-based suburban design was the dominant model. Large lots, cul-de-sac street networks, and commercial strips along arterials far from homes were standard practice. That infrastructure works but doesn't support walking as a daily option. The NAR survey found that 71 percent of Americans say the places they need to go are too far to walk. That's a direct result of how communities like these were designed.

What housing types do Americans actually want to see built?

The 2026 NAR survey found that 63 percent of respondents said building more small-lot single-family homes was a good or very good idea. Fifty-one percent said townhomes, duplexes, and attached housing were a good idea. These housing types sit at the core of mixed-use, walkable community design. Support for these options was higher than support for large-lot single-family homes (48 percent) or rental apartments (44 percent).

Do walkable homes actually cost more in the Phoenix area?

Sixty-seven percent of NAR survey respondents said they believe walkable homes cost more. Research backs that. Walkable neighborhoods consistently command a premium in markets where they're available. In the Southeast Valley, walkable inventory is limited, but homes near the existing pockets of walkable access in Chandler's downtown and Gilbert's Heritage District tend to attract broader buyer competition.

What should buyers look for when evaluating a community's walkability?

Look at the street layout first. Connected street grids support walkability; cul-de-sac networks don't, regardless of what's nearby. Then check what's actually reachable via sidewalk in about a 20-minute walk. Parks, grocery stores, coffee shops, and schools within that range indicate a walkable location. Also look at zoning and planned development on adjacent parcels, since what gets built nearby will shape the neighborhood's character and function for years.

Is there a movement toward more mixed-use development in the Southeast Valley?

There's increasing pressure in that direction. Available land in Chandler and Gilbert is running out, and decisions made now will determine what the region looks like for the next several decades. Some developers and municipalities are responding to buyer demand for more connected, walkable design. Whether that becomes the dominant pattern depends on zoning, developer investment, and sustained buyer demand for something different from the standard subdivision model.


Source: National Association of REALTORS® 2026 Community and Transportation Preferences Survey, conducted May 4-16, 2026, released July 10, 2026. 2,000 respondents across 50 major U.S. metropolitan areas. Margin of error ±2.2 percentage points. Published July 2026 | Home Buying | Southeast Valley, Arizona.

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Nancy Wittenberg

Nancy Wittenberg is a trusted REALTOR® serving Chandler, Gilbert, and the East Valley of Arizona. She helps buyers and sellers navigate the local housing market with clear guidance, honest advice, and strong advocacy. Her signature Buyer Care Plan™ walks clients step by step from the first consultation through closing and beyond, helping buyers feel confident and informed at every stage. For homeowners preparing to sell, Nancy acts as a Strategic Market Guide, helping sellers manage pricing strategy, buyer psychology, and negotiations that determine how a home sale actually unfolds. Nancy holds designations including GRI, ABR®, and SRS, reflecting her commitment to professional excellence and client advocacy in the East Valley real estate market. If you're thinking about buying or selling a home in Chandler, Gilbert, or the East Valley, reach out to Nancy for a conversation, not a pitch.

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