A Quarterly Publication by The Scottsdale Agent
By Anne Sostman | The Scottsdale Agent | License SA718853000
The Scottsdale
Relocation Index.
Luxury Migration · Scottsdale · Paradise Valley · Arcadia
A quarterly read on who is relocating to the Scottsdale luxury market, where they are coming from, and what they are buying. Each issue is anchored in IRS migration data, Tax Foundation analysis, the Cromford Report, the Arizona Regional MLS, and direct observation from active luxury relocation transactions. Published with full data citations, methodology disclosure, and analytical commentary clearly labeled.
— Anne Sostman | The Scottsdale Agent
IRS Migration Data
Tax Foundation Analysis
Cromford Report
Arizona Regional MLS
Published Quarterly
Why This Index Exists
Monthly market reports cover price and inventory.
None of them tell you who is moving here.
The Phoenix metro has dozens of monthly market reports covering closed sales, median prices, days on market, and absorption rates. They are useful for the operational layer of real estate. They are also indistinguishable from each other.
None of them answer the questions that matter most for the luxury segment specifically: Who is moving to Scottsdale and Paradise Valley right now? Where are they coming from? What are they buying when they arrive? How does the relocation pattern compare to last quarter, last year, the long term trend?
The Scottsdale Relocation Index fills that gap. It is the first publication to combine IRS migration data, Tax Foundation analysis, Cromford Report luxury segment data, and direct observation from active luxury relocation transactions in a single quarterly read. Anchored in primary sources. Published with full citations. Analytical commentary clearly labeled.
Issues
Current and Upcoming
Issues.
Quarterly publication. Each issue covers the most recent complete calendar quarter and is released approximately four to six weeks after the quarter closes.
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Current Issue
Q1 2026
Inaugural Issue Published May 2026. IRS migration data, Q1 2026 luxury segment analysis from Cromford Report, methodology disclosure, and the inaugural Anne’s Analysis section.
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Q2 2026
Q2 2026
August Release Coverage of April through June 2026. Adds origin state breakdown by closing where ARMLS permits identification, plus inventory analysis at the $3M plus tier.
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Q3 2026
Q3 2026
November Release Coverage of July through September 2026. Mid year analysis, year over year early read, and updated Cromford Demand Index trajectory.
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Q4 2026
Q4 2026
February 2027 Release Year end analysis. Full year 2026 luxury closings recap, full year migration patterns, and 2027 outlook commentary.
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Methodology
How the Index
Is Built.
Every figure cited in the Index is sourced. Every methodology decision is documented. Every limitation is named. The defensibility of the Index depends on every reader being able to verify the numbers themselves.
Data sources. IRS Statistics of Income migration data, released annually. Tax Foundation state migration analysis, updated annually. Cromford Report Phoenix metro housing data, licensed from the Arizona Regional MLS, updated daily with quarterly commentary. ARMLS quarterly summaries. Maricopa Association of Governments population data.
Qualitative analysis. Each issue contains an Anne’s Analysis section that interprets the data. This section is opinion, clearly labeled, drawn from direct observation of luxury relocation transactions over the publication period. Future issues will quantify these observations as the transaction count accumulates.
What the Index does NOT capture. Cash buyers who relocated and rented before purchasing — no IRS county filing change in the relocation year. Buyers maintaining primary residence in their origin state with Arizona as a secondary residence. Buyers acquiring through trusts or LLCs that obscure individual residency. These limitations are named so readers can calibrate accordingly.
Frequently Asked
About
The Index.
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What is The Scottsdale Relocation Index?
A quarterly publication tracking luxury real estate relocation patterns to Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Arcadia. Each issue is anchored in IRS migration data, Tax Foundation analysis, Cromford Report luxury segment data, the Arizona Regional MLS, and direct observation from active luxury relocation transactions. Published by Anne Sostman, The Scottsdale Agent.
How often is The Index published?
Quarterly. Each issue covers the most recent complete calendar quarter and is released approximately four to six weeks after the quarter closes. Q1 2026 published May 2026. Q2 2026 scheduled for August 2026. Q3 2026 scheduled for November 2026. Q4 2026 scheduled for February 2027.
Can journalists cite The Index?
Yes. The Index is published openly with the expectation that journalists, industry analysts, and tax professionals may reference its findings. Suggested citation format: The Scottsdale Relocation Index, [Issue]. By Anne Sostman, The Scottsdale Agent. Available at amsrealtyaz.com/buyers/relocation-index. For press inquiries or to request the underlying data behind any figure, contact Anne directly at 480.999.9945.
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What data sources does the Index use?
IRS Statistics of Income migration data. Tax Foundation state migration analysis. Cromford Report Phoenix metro housing data, licensed from the Arizona Regional MLS. ARMLS quarterly summaries. Maricopa Association of Governments population data. Anne’s qualitative analysis is drawn from direct observation of luxury relocation transactions and is clearly labeled as opinion in each issue.
How do I get notified when a new issue publishes?
Subscribers receive each quarterly issue approximately four to six weeks after the quarter closes. No additional marketing emails. The Index in your inbox, on schedule, four times per year. Subscribe through the form below or call Anne directly at 480.999.9945.
Is the Index free to read?
Yes. The Index is published as a free public resource. Both the web version and the downloadable PDF version of each issue are available without cost. The Index is funded by The Scottsdale Agent’s real estate practice and exists to provide credible, defensible relocation data to anyone who needs it.
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