Rising interest rates and home prices have taken a toll on would-be homebuyers’ purchasing power, leading to increased inventory and another monthly slowdown in sales. 

Single-family home starts declined compared to February, while new apartment construction was up, according to government statistics.

Builder sentiment has taken a hit from an unexpectedly sharp increase in mortgage rates and continued disruptions in the supply chain, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ monthly survey. 

While homes are selling fast year-round, homes listed in the spring bring in the highest sale prices, according to Zillow.

Investor activity showed early signs of slowing during Q4 of 2021, down from the historic highs seen in the second and third quarter, CoreLogic’s latest analysis reveals.

Report finds buyers are backing off from buying second homes, but what’s causing the turnaround?

Surging mortgage prices deterring more buyers

Our expectations and desires have shifted, with renters searching for more space — often at a higher price tag. But, according to a new study from RentCafe, the costs in Phoenix are somewhat average.

CoreLogic predicts price increases to slow significantly by next spring in most metro areas, especially in Phoenix

The population trends surely fueled the Phoenix area’s housing boom, increasing demand and cutting into available housing inventory.

HomeSmart in Scottsdale led the way at No. 8 on the list with $25.1 billion in sales volume and more than 56,000 transactions in 2021.

With fewer people putting their homes on the market, prices continue to skyrocket.

The decrease comes as interest rates continue to climb, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. 

“Buyer demand is still intense, but it’s as simple as ‘one cannot buy what is not for sale.” — National Association of REALTORS® chief economist Lawrence Yun  

Housing inventory should reach pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024, according to the results of Zillow’s latest Home Price Expectations Survey. More than 100 market experts and economists weighed in to predict upcoming trends.

The median home sale price jumped more than 28% in Phoenix over the last 12 months, according to the RE/MAX National Housing Report.