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CoreLogic: Home prices rise again in May, but pace falls to 11-year low 

Despite the declining rate of increase, home prices have risen for the last 136 months, CoreLogic said. 

It takes more than 11 years to save for a down payment in Phoenix

It takes the average Phoenix resident 11 years to save up for a 10% down payment on a home, according to a recent Axios analysis.

Despite drought, Phoenix is the most popular metro for out-of-state movers

Despite the fact that migration into Phoenix has slowed this year amid ultra-high mortgage rates, the metro still garners more out-of-town relocators than any other city in the country.

Arizona more expensive than most states for price per square foot

Arizona had an average price per square foot of $252. 

NAR: Pending-home sales dip in May as demand remains strong 

Transactions that do go through are typically seeing multiple offers, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. 

Scottsdale is one of the top cities for renters in 2023

Scottsdale is one of the top cities for affordably priced apartments in thriving communities, according to a new report from RentCafe.

Case-Shiller: Home-price index just 2.4% off 2022 peak; Phoenix sees 6.1% decline 

A third consecutive month of increases in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index lends new evidence to claims that previous declines could be behind the market. 

New-home sales surge in May 

Demand for newly built homes has remained strong as high interest rates keep many would-be sellers of existing homes off the market. 

Phoenix house flippers sold at a loss during first quarter

For the typical U.S. flipped home during the first quarter, gross profits only amounted to $56,000, down 20% from the fourth quarter of 2022. That’s not including any renovation costs.

NAR: Existing-home sales tick higher in May 

At the same time, the median existing-home price for all housing types slid 3.1% year over year to $396,100. 

How each generation feels about homeownership in America

Motivations for homeownership are varied across generations: Gen Z and Boomers made the decision for better living conditions, while Gen X and Millennials were in search of stability they couldn’t get while renting.

Dark hues are one paint trend that could increase home values

“Paint is a relatively affordable and easy change, yet it has an outsized impact on a buyer’s perception of the home,” said Amanda Pendleton, home trends expert at Zillow.

Single-family home starts jump in May 

The larger-than-expected increase comes as homebuilder sentiment rose for the sixth month in a row. 

Housing inventory faces largest decline since 2022

There are nearly 40% fewer homes for sale now than before the pandemic began

The 10 most expensive new listings in Arizona

Curious about luxury listings in the state of Arizona?

There aren’t enough affordable homes on the market for middle-income buyers

Homes affordable to middle-income buyers — defined as households earning up to $75,000 — fall in the $256,000-to-$320,000 range. But of the over one million U.S. homes on the market at the end of April, less than a quarter of all listings were within that price range.

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