Current Market Data

Builder confidence rises again in March 

Homebuilders expressed “cautious optimism” that the lack of existing inventory would drive demand for new homes despite high construction costs and interest rates, the National Association of Home Builders reported.    

Arizona lost one ‘million-dollar city’ in the past six months

Arizona had only three million-dollar cities in July of last year. However, that amount has decreased to two in the past six months.

MBA: Mortgage applications rise 7.4% despite increased rates 

The Mortgage Bankers Association noted the increase in borrowing activity came despite the 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbing to its highest level since November 2022. 

Evictions surpass pre-pandemic levels in Phoenix

More Phoenix renters were evicted from their homes in 2022 than in any year in the past decade.

High mortgage rates make million-dollar homes less common

As rising mortgage rates cool the market, the share of U.S. homes worth at least $1 million has fallen from an all-time high last year.

CoreLogic: Home-price growth slides to June 2020 pace 

In January, home prices were up 5.5% annually and down 0.2% monthly, CoreLogic reported, citing its monthly Home Price Insights report. 

Housing market continues to rebalance as inventory increases

Buyers have more choices as inventory makes a fast recovery, according to a new Realtor.com report.

Report: Average home changes hands every 12 years

People staying in their homes longer is contributing to the lack of inventory that continues to impact buyers.

Scottsdale named one of the top coworking suburbs in America

Thirty-seven communities across the country made CoworkingCafe’s list of top coworking suburbs, including one in Arizona.

Pace of annual home-price gains slows in latest Case-Shiller; Phoenix sees 2.9% increase 

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index rose 5.8% year-over-year in December, compared to a 7.6% gain in November.

Phoenix among top metros for relocation

Phoenix is one of the most popular places to move to — or, at least the most popular places to think about moving to, according to a new analysis from Redfin.

NAR: Pending-home sales jump in January 

The 8.1% month-over-month increase in the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Index was the largest gain since June 2020. 

New-home sales jump 7.2% in January 

The median sales price of a new home declined on both a monthly and yearly basis, however, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported.        

The market is correcting itself, says Phoenix REALTORS® President Butch Leiber

“The first month of the year saw a rebalance in the real estate market,” said Butch Leiber, president of the Phoenix REALTORS® board.

NAR: Existing-home sales post 12th monthly decline in January, as prices rise again 

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.32% as of Feb. 16, up from 6.12% a week before and 3.92% a year earlier. 

Average apartment size shrinks across the country but increases in Phoenix, Tucson

The average size of new apartments across the country has decreased by 30 square feet year over year, according to a new report from RentCafe.

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