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99% of local homes are too pricey for typical Scottsdale and Glendale residents

In 28 cities across the nation, the typical local family can afford less than 1% of for-sale properties. Among them: Glendale and Scottsdale.

Amy Lessinger resigns as RE/MAX president

After less than a year in the role, Amy Lessinger is exiting her position as president at RE/MAX, effective Jan. 17.

The 2025 SP 200: Power players in Phoenix real estate

Matt Widdows, founder and CEO of Scottsdale-based HomeSmart, was the highest ranking Phoenix leader on the list at No. 25.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Arizona

Joan Levinson of Realty ONE Group handled three of the most expensive new listings in Arizona last month.

NAHB joins 15 states in lawsuit against HUD to prevent new energy standards

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has joined 15 states in a legal complaint to prevent the adoption of new minimum energy-efficiency standards.

Radiance at Superstition Vistas named among 2024’s top-selling MPCs

Radiance at Superstition Vistas was the top-selling master-planned community in Arizona last year, according to RCLCO Real Estate Consulting’s ranking of the top 50 master-planned communities of 2024.

Clear Cooperation: Keep it, ditch it or reform it?

NAR signaled its intent to continue its Clear Cooperation policy, but the debate over the issue has not subsided. Brokerage leaders weigh in.

‘Seeing momentum’: How top real estate executives view the 2025 market

Four real estate titans — Kamini Rangappan Lane of Coldwell Banker Realty; Amy Lessinger of RE/MAX; Mike Miedler of Century 21; and Robert Reffkin of Compass — share their insights on the year ahead.

Hold out for this Fold House

This Bentonville, Arkansas home is listed by John Mayer of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Journey for $3.2 million.

November pending home sales top expectations, hitting highest level since February 2023

In its last reading before the end of the year, the National Association of REALTORS®  Pending Home Sales Index posted its fourth consecutive monthly increase in November. 

NAR says Phoenix REALTORS® is ‘violating’ bylaws, moves to revoke charter

The National Association of REALTORS® will move to revoke Phoenix REALTORS’® charter following the local association’s refusal to “categorically withdraw” MLS Choice.

Arizona REALTORS® leadership shares 2025 market predictions

The 2025 leadership team for Arizona REALTORS® shared their real estate predictions for the upcoming year, projecting an uptick in market activity as mortgage rates stabilize.

New-home sales rise 5.9% month over month in November

The median-sales price slid from $425,600 in October to $402,600 last month. 

Economist Matthew Gardner’s predictions for real estate in 2025

Matthew Gardner shares his predictions for the housing industry in 2025.

NAR issues cease and desist to Phoenix REALTORS® over MLS Choice

In a Dec. 18 email obtained by Real Estate News, General Counsel Lesley Muchow told NAR personnel that the association was taking “necessary action” to defend its three-way agreement, which maintains that Realtors must join associations at the local, state and national level.

Inhabit your own island off the coast of Connecticut

This luxury property isn’t just a home — it’s an entire multigenerational compound, situated on a one-acre private island off the coast of Greenwich, Connecticut.

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