By: AZ Big Media  Purchasing a home is an excellent avenue to build wealth, but many anticipate roadblocks as first-time investors.  Despite these hurdles, buying a home is still achievable. Potential buyers have access to many resources to get over the roadblocks often encountered when trying to in

By: South Florida Reporter  Investing in condos can be a smart way to generate income, but choosing the right location can make all the difference. While South Flordia has long been a popular destination for condo investments, there are several other up-and-coming cities across the United States tha

By: CBC News  The one where the seller lowers the asking price Oh. My. God.  One of New York City's most famous apartments is for sale in B.C.'s capital. The condo is styled to resemble that of the purple apartment in the 90s phenomenon Friends, a setting that's remained iconic and recognizable even

By: AZ Big Media  The most recent banking troubles, rising inflation, and prohibitive mortgage rates are some of the issues affecting the housing market at the moment. And the latest data supports the fact that the market is losing momentum: While the number of completed units has increased every ye

By: Arizona's Family  Despite rising interest rates and economic concerns, the luxury housing market in the Phoenix metro area is popping. “A million dollars and up we consider luxury in our local area. Every single price spectrum a million dollars and above, we’re seeing year-over-year increases in

By: Ahwatukee Foothills News  in the American Lung Association's annual State of the Air report, the Phoenix Mesa area ranked fifth worst in the nation by ozone. High ozone days were measured by daily maximum eight-hour average concentration of ozone. The current national ambient air quality standar

By: Axios Airbnbs in Phoenix have the second-highest fees in the country, with customers facing an average 47% surcharge on top of nightly rates this summer, according to a recent Forbes Advisor analysis. Why it matters: High cleaning fees, service charges and taxes could unexpectedly break hopeful

1. Mortgage Rates While mortgage rates are higher than they were a year ago, they’ve hovered primarily between 6% and 7% for nearly eight months now (see graph below): As the graph shows, mortgage rates have experienced some volatility during that time. And even a small change in mortgage rates impa

By: AZ Big Media  The electric car movement has taken off in the past few years, but in 2022 it grew by leaps and bounds. Electric car sales of 800,000 were recorded in 2022, 65% more than in 2021. Add to the mix lower prices, a continuously improving infrastructure and you have the perfect recipe f

By: AZ Big Media  For years, the average home sale price in Phoenix has been increasing, but the Valley is starting to experience a slight cool down period. According to the March 2023 Cromford report, the monthly median sales price in Greater Phoenix was $420,000, compared to a median of $462,000 l

By: TEAM GRAFF  Bam Kazam has a location in Scottsdale, Arizona that offers a range of interactive experiences for visitors. The Scottsdale location features the company's signature. The space is designed to be fun and engaging, with colorful and eye-catching decor that adds to the overall experienc

By: AZ Big Media  Anyone who’s been a click away from booking a short-term rental on Airbnb, only to realize that the final price has been jacked up on surcharges, has experienced frustration with how the platform displays prices. That said, what are the cities with the worst Airbnb fees? Forbes Adv

By:  A Paradise Valley home has been sold for $5.15 million, real estate firm The Grigg's Group says.  The 6,306-square-foot estate, built by Cullum Homes and located in the Village at Mountain Shadows community, was the first home of its kind to bring a cutting-edge car-bar technology to the state

By: Scottsdale Progress  Did the Super Bowl take the bloom off short-term rentals’ rose? Valley housing market analyst The Cromford Report thinks it might – and maybe ought to. It suggested two weeks ago that owners of such properties may find a better opportunity for making more money with the Vall

By: Chart Attack  Are you a homeowner in Scottsdale who is looking to earn some extra income? Renting out your home as a vacation rental can be a great way to generate revenue and maximize the use of your property. However, managing a vacation rental property is not without its challenges. Understan

By: Scottsdale Progress  Before the COVID-19 pandemic changed the widespread routine of commuting to work, sending tens of millions of employees onto remote schedules, Catclar Investments principal Irene Clary had a dream of building a community that provided a work-life balance. In 2015, Clary trav

By: Axios Phoenix  Condo owners looking to upgrade to a house in many metro Phoenix areas will have to save for years to afford the larger space, according to a new analysis by real estate company Point2. Why it matters: Bigger homes have grown more appealing as more people work from home. But even

By: Mansion Global  An estate built for a car collector has sold for a record $23.5 million In Paradise Valley, Arizona, a home built for a car collector has closed for $23.5 million, making it the most expensive home ever sold in the affluent Arizona town, according to listing agent Joan Levinson o

By: Cape Gazette  A condo or townhouse might be better if a single-family home isn’t right for you. But it can be difficult to decide if you are weighing up the choice of condo vs. townhouse.We will examine the differences between condos and townhouses to make your choice easier. You may find that e

By: Best Stocks  Arizona State Retirement System is making waves in the investment world after it reported a 1.2% stake increase in Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) during the fourth quarter of last year. The move is seen as a testament to the fund’s bullish outlook on the platform for connecting hosts an