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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.

3,500 Sunbelt rental homes acquired for $1 billion  

Most of the single-family homes are in Texas, Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma. 

Phoenix-area housing payments up 61% from last year

Soaring home prices and markedly diminished inventory are suppressing housing affordability for many nationwide.

Pending-home sales fall to 10-year low 

Nevertheless, home prices are expected to continue rising through the end of the year, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. 

Which Phoenix suburb has the hottest real estate market?

With suburban home value growth surpassing that of urban homes, the most popular areas appear to be outside the city. Which Phoenix suburb is the hottest?

Where does Phoenix land on list of greenest cities?

The travel insurance provider reviewed “cities of all sizes and in regions across the nation” to assess the greenest communities in the U.S.

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