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

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: 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

Sourced By: azcentral.  Local governments across Arizona are pushing the state to further regulate the short-term rental industry through three proposed changes in the law, which city leaders believe can help stop Airbnb-style businesses from claiming more homes in communities that are already strug

  By: AZ Big Media    Nothing can hinder your financial goals more than a bad credit score. Unfortunately, the negative impact of mishandled credit can last for years, damaging repayment and borrowing capacity. Your credit score is your financial reputation, and it's critical that you maintain a goo

  By: AZ Big Media    With 253,000 fewer Americans having quit their jobs during the latest month for which data is available (July) compared to the previous month, WalletHub today released its updated report on 2023’s States With the Highest Job Resignation Rates, along with expert commentary.    W

  By: AZ Big Media    Inflation continues to be an issue for both businesses and consumers. But what are the cities with the biggest inflation problems in the U.S.? The U.S. inflation rate hit a 40-year high last year, but has since slowed down significantly due to factors like the Federal Reserve r

  By: AZ Big Media    Arizona housing units rose 8.3% from 2010 to 2020. This article reports on housing in Arizona based on the 2020 Census. It will look at what changed over the decade between 2010 and 2020, how the 2020 data compares to the nation, to other states, within Arizona, and in some cas

  By: AZ Big Media    Maricopa County continues to be a hotspot for population growth, with the U.S. Census Bureau reporting that the county remained the largest-gaining in the nation in 2022, adding 56,831 residents — an increase of 1.3% since 2021. With so many newcomers to the region — combined w

  By: AZ Big Media    On Aug. 30, the Sierra Club’s Grand Canyon Chapter issued a 2023 environmental report card that cited the American Lung Association’s report ranking Phoenix air the seventh worst city in the country for particle pollution and fifth worst for ozone level. This poor air quality i

  By: Realtor.com    A divine desert home built into the boulders in Scottsdale, AZ, has hit the market for $3,315,000. The four-bedroom, adobe-style abode is tucked away at The Boulders Resort and features actual boulders nestled inside its 6,629-square-foot interior. “First of all, what makes the

Sourced By: AZ Big Media  Arizona was one of eight states plus the District of Columbia to experience depreciation in house prices in the second quarter of 2023 with a one-year change of -2.5%. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) indicated in its August 29 release that house prices in the U.S.

Sourced By: AZ Big Media  Arizona is experiencing record high temperatures, lasting not just days but weeks, forcing many to crank up their air conditioners with the unintended effect of straining the region's electrical grid. This summer and fall, Arizonans have the opportunity to get paid to beat

Sourced By: Ahwatukee Foothills News  Ray Ng has always thought of ways to provide the best possible experience for young baseball players in Ahwatukee.  He did so when he served as the president of Ahwatukee Little League and continues to do so now after his term has ended. The league had success w

Sourced By: KTAR News  The Phoenix City Council voted to accept $10 million in federal and county funds to launch two new affordable housing projects during a meeting last month. The money will come from Maricopa County, which will share a portion of federal funds it received through the American Re

Sourced By: AZ Big Media  Is Metro Phoenix the new Silicon Valley? It certainly could be. A perfect storm of opportunities is brewing with manufacturing, electric vehicles and technologies like artificial intelligence. One missing ingredient is a more widespread investor appetite to go big. But AI c