By: AZ Big Media    Arizona is ranked second among states where home prices are rising faster than wages, according to an analysis by MyEListing. Arizona’s housing price and wage growth disparity over the last five years stands at 37.7%. The U.S. housing market is no stranger to volatility, and ho

  By: AZ Big Media    The past year has been a rollercoaster ride for homebuyers and, this Halloween season, we’re delving into the real horrors they’ve been facing. From skyrocketing home prices to vanishing listings and fierce competition, we’ve analyzed how scary the 200 largest U.S. markets are.

  By: AZ Big Media    To determine the most sought-after cities by renters, RentCafe.com crunched the traffic numbers for listings in the country’s 150 largest cities to highlight renters’ preferences and intent to move. The results are out now in the October Rental Activity Report.    Chandler and 

  By: AZ Big Media    Are you weighing the pros and cons of living in a condo versus an apartment? The choice can be challenging, especially when your lifestyle hangs in the balance. Below, we will provide a clear comparison between the two. Don’t get caught in the crossfire of opinions – get inform

  By: AZ Big Media    While home prices remained relatively stable year over year this October, limited inventory continues to hamper homebuyers as the number of homes actively for sale shrank on an annual basis (-2.0%) for the fourth month in a row, according to the Realtor.com® October Monthly Hou

  By: AZ Big Media    Rent prices are starting to drop in many cities. New research from Rent. shows levels have dropped for the first time in six months. But in many cities, prices are still very high. Can you negotiate rent? The short answer is yes. Here are strategies you can take when negotiatin

  By: AZ Big Media    The consumer price index, or CPI, is the average change over time for prices paid by consumers in an area. Any CPI over 100 is equated with a rise in the inflation rate since 1984. In Phoenix in August of 2022, the CPI of rent was around 213. In August of 2023, it was about 234

  By: AZ Big Media    Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty announced the listing of “The Castle On The Hill,” a prestigious French-inspired Italian estate in the Upper Canyon of Silverleaf in Scottsdale. This estate, which is currently featured as a “coming soon” on the Multiple Listing Service

  By: Daily Independent    A new apartment community near the upcoming TSMC will open in late 2025. Real estate company Thompson Thrift announced Monday the development of Refinery at Pointe17, a 224-unit Class A multifamily community near the $40+ billion Taiwan Semiconductor Plant in northern Phoe

  By: AZ Big Media    Arizona’s luxury leader Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty announced yet another record-breaking sale — the most expensive house ever sold in Mesa. This time the Scottsdale-based brokerage sold the highest priced home in Northeast Mesa’s Las Sendas community. Russ Lyon So

    By: Redfin    Embarking on the journey of building your dream home in the Grand Canyon State of Arizona is an exciting adventure filled with unique considerations. From the vibrant energy of Phoenix’s city life to the tranquility of Flagstaff’s pine-scented forests, constructing a home here requ

  By: Redfin    Phoenix, AZ, is known for its warm weather, vibrant art scene, and beautiful desert landscapes. The city is also home to numerous diverse neighborhoods, each with its own unique charm and appeal. Whether you’re looking for a charming community, a trendy urban enclave, or a peaceful s

Sourced By: Redfin  Arizona’s vast landscapes and diverse architectural styles present a unique backdrop for the real estate market. Whether you’re buying a Spanish-inspired villa in Scottsdale or selling a contemporary home in Phoenix, home inspection is a critical stage that can’t be overlooked. F

Sourced By: AZ Big Media  he state's diversified economy has positioned itself so that Arizona will avoid recession this year and next, according the Economic and Business Research Center. The Arizona economy continued to churn out solid gains through the first half of 2023. Jobs, wages, and sales a

Sourced By: AZ Big Media  After putting in decades of hard work, we naturally expect to have financial security in our golden years as we look for the best places to retire. But not all Americans can look forward to a relaxing retirement. According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s 2023 R

Sourced By: AZ Big Media  Renting an apartment in Greater Phoenix has become an increasingly costly endeavor since the onset of the pandemic. Zillow reports that as of July, the typical monthly rent in Phoenix is $1,949, up from $1,408 in March 2020 — a nearly 39% increase. At the same time, Univers

Sourced By: Yahoo! finance  The rental market has been steadily becoming more expensive; but, in some locations across the country, the prices have risen much faster. A new GOBankingRates study found that there was a 24.75% rent increase from 2018 to 2023 in the national median rent price. I’m a Rea

Sourced By: TAP into Montville  Anyone who has watched HGTV’s longtime hit show “House Hunters” understands the suspense it brings – will the buyers choose the rural roomy craftsman? Or will they compromise on space to live in their favorite neighborhood? Many first-time homebuyers’ impression of re

Sourced By: AZ Big Media  Known as one of the country’s leading developers of Net Zero communities, MODUS Companies, has completed its latest project in the highly sought after Arcadia community of Phoenix, called Arcadia Views Lofts (located at 2640 N 52nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008). Built in partn

  Sourced By: AZ Big Media  Activity from cloud service providers continues to drive data center construction in Phoenix in the first half of 2023, helping the market retain its status as one of the primary data center markets in North America, according to a new report from CBRE. There is 163.5 MW