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.

Pets aren’t just companions — they’re family. And according to a recent National Association of REALTORS® report, one in five homebuyers actively considered their pet’s needs when choosing a neighborhood.

According to a report from Clever Real Estate, the average total commission for U.S. real estate agents is now 5.44%, a rise from 5.32% over the past year, despite the recent broker commission reforms from the National Association of REALTORS®.

The association said the legislation contains five of its key priorities, including a permanent extension for the mortgage-interest deduction and a temporary quadrupling of the SALT-deduction cap. 

The organization issued a statement in support of the pro-development campaign at its annual meeting in Tampa. 

May’s 1.8% monthly gain follows a 6.3% drop in April, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director William J. Pulte posted to X issuing an order that directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider cryptocurrency as an “asset for single-family loans.”