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August single-family construction falls to slowest pace since July 2024

At the same time, completions of new single-family homes were on the rise last month, according to federal statistics. 

Realtor.com: Mid-October is best time to buy a home in 2025

Looking for the best time to buy in 2025? It’s the week of Oct. 12–18, says Realtor.com. 

A house only accessible by boat

The home is listed by Jake Scheloske and Tim Pagano of Agresti Real Estate for $359,000 — and since it’s not technically on land, there’s no real estate taxes.

Builder outlook hits 6-month high on rate-cut expectations

The National Association of Home Builders said its monthly builder-confidence survey indicated rising optimism that lower interest rates could spur new-home buying activity. 

The 10 most expensive homes sold in Arizona in August

Multiple penthouses are among the top 10 most expensive homes sold in Arizona last month.

Camelot Homes breaks ground on Villas II at Desert Mountain golf course

Villas II is the final opportunity to buy a home at Seven Desert Mountain.

Zillow launches AI‑powered virtual staging for Showcase listings

The feature aims to help buyers more easily visualize homes and give agents a stronger marketing tool. 

Home price appreciation increases 2.4% in August as Midwest leads growth

So far in 2025, home prices have grown at about half the pace of 2024.

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MBA: Mortgage applications hit highest level since 2022

The surge comes as the rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to its lowest level since October 2024. 

Cotality notes further movement toward buyer’s market in latest Home Price Insights report

The rate of home-price appreciation slowed to just over half the rate of inflation in July, Cotality noted. 

How San Tan Valley’s incorporation will affect the real estate market

Phoenix Agent spoke with local experts to determine what the change means for homeowners — and the local real estate market.

MBA: 30-year mortgage rate falls to lowest level since April

Despite the decrease in borrowing costs, the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Market Composite Index showed a decrease in mortgage applications in the week ended Aug. 29. 

Scottsdale named a top 5 city for retirees

Beautiful weather helped boost Scottsdale’s score. Plus, it boasted the highest percentage nationwide of people over the age of 65.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Arizona

Mountain views are on the menu for this month’s list of the 10 most expensive new listings in Arizona.

Southern and Western markets lead as new-home affordability grows

Despite a slowdown in single-family construction activity, newly built homes are becoming increasingly accessible to American buyers, in terms of both availability and affordability. According to data from the New-Construction Insights report released by Realtor.com, in the second quarter

Pending-home sales soften in July on economic anxiety

Signed contracts declined despite lower interest rates and improved affordability and inventory, the National Association of REALTORS® said.   

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