Maricopa County • Arizona
Tempe Short Sale & Foreclosure Help
Tempe's ASU-adjacent investor and rental demand makes it one of the faster short sale markets in the Valley — we can usually land a qualified buyer inside 30 days.
Tempe at a glance
- Population: 186,000+
- Median home value: ~$478,000
- County: Maricopa County
- ZIP codes I cover: 85281, 85282, 85283, 85284, 85288
- Neighborhoods: Mitchell Park, Warner Ranch, The Lakes, Maple-Ash, Shalimar
Why Tempe matters for your short sale
Zillow typical value tracked around $478K into early 2026 (-3.2% YoY). Short-term rental owners near ASU and airport-facing neighborhoods have been hit by regulation changes and demand softening.
The Tempe short sale process
- Free call. 15 minutes to understand your situation and options.
- Listing. I list the home and market it aggressively to Tempe-area buyers.
- Offer. We accept a qualified offer — usually within 30 days.
- Lender package. I submit your hardship documentation and offer to the lender.
- Negotiation. I push the lender toward approval and a full deficiency release.
- Close. You sign, the home transfers, and you walk away clean.
Arizona laws that protect you
Arizona is a non-judicial foreclosure state, meaning most lenders foreclose through a trustee's sale under Arizona Revised Statutes Title 33. Two laws matter most:
- ARS §33-808 — requires at least 90 days between a Notice of Trustee's Sale and the auction. That's your window to act.
- ARS §33-814 — Arizona's anti-deficiency statute protects qualifying owner-occupied homeowners from being pursued for the difference after foreclosure or short sale.
This page is educational and not legal advice. Talk to a real estate attorney for your specific situation.
Common questions from Tempe homeowners
Yes. Arizona's non-judicial foreclosure process gives you 90 days between the Notice of Trustee's Sale and the auction. In Tempe, we can usually get the sale postponed once a short sale file is in motion with the lender.
Not sure where to start?
A 10-minute call can change everything. Free, confidential, no pressure.