This was the fourth week in a row of declines, leaving prospective buyers hopeful for sustained low rates throughout spring homebuying season.

“Latinos are more mortgage ready. Latinos have made strides in income and are more educated in the homebuying process,” said Nidia Fromenta Peguero of Century 21 North East in Danvers, Massachusetts. “They don’t want to rent anymore.”

Vice President of Association Affairs Jennifer Wauhob brings over a decade of experience to her new role with NAR.

Chicago real estate legend Marki Lemons Ryhal has been named the new host of the National Association of REALTORS®’ monthly podcast, “Drive with NAR.” The first episode debuts Feb. 6.

The Department of Justice must close its reopened antitrust investigation into the National Association of Realtors, a federal judge ruled this week.

Phoenix was rated No. 10 overall and cited for its access to theaters and fitness centers and apartment availability. 

Potential buyers want real information about the communities they’re shopping in. And while agents may feel like experts, their answers must always comply with fair housing laws. To help, the National Association of REALTORS® released some advice.

The firm’s subsidiaries include Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Corcoran Group and Sotheby’s International.

Arizona is a top five state for solar power usage, according to the new Greenest States to Move to in 2023 report. 

Tempe ranked No. 79 overall and Tucson was No. 88. Both led the state with eight museums apiece. 

Phoenix came in at No. 88 in this year’s 2023 World’s Best Cities Report, a comprehensive annual study by Resonance Consultancy.

From January through October of this year, the Maricopa County ZIP code had a median home sale price of $2.9 million. 

The 100 most populous cities in the U.S. were ranked in several categories, including affordability, schools, safety, recreation opportunities and other socio-economic factors. 

The 44th edition of the in-depth forecast report examined 80 cities to determine trends in the real estate industry for 2023.

Communities on the list were ranked based on economic opportunities, quality of life, diversity and where the best futures lie.

The markets cooling fastest are many of the same places that saw the biggest spikes in home prices during the last three years.