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The top exterior renovation trends in Phoenix

Nationwide, homeowners are most likely to spend money on a fresh coat of paint to upgrade the exterior of their house. But can the same be said for Phoenix residents?

Can buying a home lead to love? A new Zillow survey says yes

Home might really be where the heart is. According to a new Zillow survey, 42% of recent homebuyers reported finding love after buying their new home.

NAR: Home prices rise across the country in the fourth quarter of 2023

Single-family home sales prices increased in 189 out of 221 metro areas analyzed, with the median single-family price in the country rising 3.5% year over year to $391,700.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Arizona

A Paradise Valley estate with a $29 million price tag tops the ranking of the 10 most expensive new listings in Arizona.

Luxury home prices hit all-time high; record number cash sales recorded

Redfin points to surge in prices, new luxury listings and a boost in sales as affluent homebuyers and sellers show increased activity.

December pending home sales surge past expectations 

Pending home sales rose 8.3% month over month, the National Association of REALTORS® said, marking the largest monthly jump since 2020. 

December new-home sales jump 8%

Declining interest rates spurred the increase. 

Houzz says these kitchen trends will take off in 2024

Notably, renovators are less likely than they were a year ago to undergo kitchen modifications for the purpose of improving the home’s resale value.

Scottsdale is attainable for prospective Gen-Z homeowners

Scottsdale ranks among the cities where homeownership is most attainable for Gen Z, according to a new report from Point2Homes.

NAR: Existing-home sales slid 1% in December but are expected to rise 

At the same time, the median sales price rose 4.4% to $382,600. 

Builder confidence jumps in January on falling mortgage rates 

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose seven points to 44, its second monthly increase in a row. 

Phoenix was one of the top destinations for interstate movers in 2023

Arizona ranked as the No. 2 state in the country for inbound movers, beat out only by South Carolina.

Is homeownership on the horizon for American millennials this year?

Nearly all millennials — 93% — say a volatile market is to blame for wrecking homebuying plans, with another 76% saying they expect the market to get worse before they’re able to make a purchase themselves.

Phoenix one of the top cities in the country for a ‘fresh start,’ thanks to affordability

What makes the Valley of the Sun such a good place to start anew? For one, the city is among the most affordable in the country.

CoreLogic: Phoenix home prices rose 3.9% in November 

CoreLogic expects prices to continue to grow through the year.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Arizona

Nine of the 10 most expensive new listings in Arizona are located in Paradise Valley — including a luxury listing with a $50 million price tag.

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