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Showing activity drifts toward 2020 levels

A new report from ShowingTime reveals a continued drop in home showings nationwide: During May, buyer traffic decreased 18.2% year over year.

10 markets where buyers retain an edge

Realor.com has compiled a list of the 10 markets where homes are lingering the longest — giving buyers a rare edge.

Housing inventory rebounds at record rate in largest metros, and Phoenix is helping lead the way

Compared to June 2021, active inventory increased in 40 of the 50 largest U.S. metros, led by Austin, Texas, Phoenix and Raleigh, N.C. 

Phoenix among cities with strongest price growth, according to new S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index

The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index was released today. What does it show about Phoenix real estate?

Pending-home sales post surprise increase in May

The increase ends a six-month string of monthly declines, the National Association of REALTORS® said.

Surprise surge in new-home sales in May as median price falls

New-home inventory rose to 444,000 homes in May from 437,000 homes in April, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported.  

Median existing-home price tops $400,000 for first time in May

Meanwhile, existing-home sales slid 3.4% from April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.41 million, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. 

Phoenix No. 2 nationally for iBuyer service home sales

Phoenix was second on the list with 1,232 iBuyer home sales in the first quarter, accounting for 5.2% of home sales in the market.

Phoenix home sales fall 10.1% year over year in May

Nationwide, sales fell 8.5% annually and rose 5.8% monthly, as rising interest rates and home prices weighed on homebuyers’ purchasing power, RE/MAX said.

Housing starts plunge in May amid uncertain economic conditions

New-home completions rose during the month, however, with the increased inventory representing a rare bright spot in an otherwise gloomy government report. 

The Fed hikes interest rates 0.75% — what it means for real estate

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by .75% today: the sharpest increase since 1994. How will that affect real estate?

Compass and Redfin announce layoffs

Two major real estate firms are cutting their workforces amid a cooling housing market. Compass and Redfin are laying off 10% and 8% of their current staffs, respectively.

Keller Williams partners with Scottsdale-based 72SOLD

72SOLD in Scottsdale has formed a strategic partnership with Keller Williams, the companies announced Monday. 

Is the ‘lumber bubble’ finally bursting?

Lumber prices, once emblematic of widespread supply-chain woes, are finally beginning to fall. How will this affect the housing market?

Ranking every state by its most expensive home listing. Where does Arizona land on the list?

It is a fun reminder that location is everything, and every state has amazing ultra-luxury properties for the right price.

Phoenix home prices show no signs of slowing in March S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index

Nationally, the index posted its highest annual increase ever.

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