A new report from U-Haul identified the most common states of origin for do-it-yourself movers who relocated to Phoenix.

Radiance at Superstition Vistas, an Apache Junction master-planned community from D.R. Horton, was the top-selling MPC in the area — and in Arizona.

Real estate economist Matthew Gardner joins Agent Publishing Co-Publisher Anne Hartnett to unpack the biggest housing trends from the second quarter, plus the potential impact of a new Fed chair and the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The inventory of new homes for sale surged year over year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.    

At the same time, the pace of existing-home sales declined from May’s level. 

Nationally, home sales rose 5.7% year over year and 1.3% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

Surprise was the top city in Arizona and the No. 4 city in the U.S., with Wallethub naming the Phoenix suburb the top real estate market in the country.

New single-family home construction declined as builders continue to grapple with macroeconomic headwinds. 

Purchase applications slowed to their lowest level since May as economic worries dampened activity, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

Zillow has rolled out five new features this summer to make searching for homes easier and more efficient.

According to a recent report by GoBankingRates, Paradise Valley ranked among the nation’s top suburbs based on median household income, home values and other economic indicators.

The National Association of REALTORS® debuted its Market Statistics Dashboard for members, which provides local housing data intended to help clients buy and sell homes.  

The FICO alternative is expected to greatly expand the number of eligible borrowers by allowing rent and utility payments to count toward a credit score. 

The finance site ranked Scottsdale No. 2 in the country, citing both high quality of life and job availability. The city’s score was also boosted by its weather and outdoor recreation options.

Purchase applications hit their highest level since February 2023. 

The National Association of REALTORS® has claimed that the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in the House delivers significant victories for homeowners and real estate professionals.