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A mail-order house from the Sears catalog

Judging by ads for the Alhambra model, the original buyers likely purchased their home for between $1,969 and $2,998.

New-home construction drops in May

Homebuilder sentiment recently reached its third-lowest level since 2012. 

Golden Nugget Awards: The Phoenix area’s big winners

Toll Brothers received Gold Awards — the highest honor — in four residential categories for Phoenix-area developments, including Master-Planned Community of the Year and Best Community Amenity for Sereno Canyon in Scottsdale.

US housing market exceeds one million active listings for first time since 2019

The U.S. housing market has exceeded one million active listings for the first time since the winter of 2019, according to Realtor.com’s May Monthly Housing Trends Report.

NAHREP: Phoenix’s top Latino real estate agents by transaction volume

Based on transaction volume in 2024, Matias Rosales, an agent with Realty ONE Group Gateway, was the highest-ranking Latino agent in the Phoenix area and the No. 15 Latino agent in the country.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in Arizona in May

Last month’s priciest Arizona home sale was a $30 million estate with 15 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms.

NAHREP condemns ICE raids, urges protestors to remain peaceful

“NAHREP supports the human rights of all people living in the United States,” the association wrote. “These rights are preserved by the U.S. Constitution and include the right to due process.”

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Mortgage applications surge 12.5% on ‘looser housing inventory’

The Mortgage Bankers Association said the post-Memorial Day increase came despite economic uncertainty and largely static interest rates. 

MLS subscriber-Realtor gap hits record level

T3 Sixty said the difference between real estate agents who subscribe to MLSs but are not Realtors and Realtor-subscribers hit 25%, the highest on record. 

Oakwood Homes launches first-time homebuyer assistance program for Arizonans

The program will allow qualified buyers to borrow with below-market interest rates and receive up to 4% down-payment assistance.

NAR repeals ‘no-commingling’ rule from MLS Policy Handbook

The National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors repealed the non-commingling rule, often referred to as “no commingling,” which allowed MLSs to require non-MLS listings to be displayed separately from their own, during last week’s legislative meetings in Washington, D.C. 

Gilbert named one of the best cities to raise a family

In addition to its low crime rates and high median salary, Gilbert is the city with the highest percentage of families with young children and has the fourth-lowest divorce rate in the country.

NAR updates hate speech, harassment portions of Code of Ethics

The National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors has approved changes to the portions of its Code of Ethics that deal with hate speech and harassment during this week’s legislative meetings in Washington, D.C. 

Cotality: Home-price gains slow to 13-year low

The Northeast and Midwest remained strong, while Florida, which saw a major runup in prices in recent years, continued to cool. 

Rate named Fortune’s ‘Best Mortgage Lender’ of June 2025

Rate has been named the “Best Mortgage Lender” of June 2025 by Fortune for its “smooth online mortgage experience,” including its innovative digital tools and array of loan options. 

Douglas Elliman launches Elliman International to expand company’s global reach

Douglas Elliman has launched Elliman International in a move to expand its services to key global markets and serve its agents, clients and developers’ growing international real estate needs. 

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