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How much did it cost to build a new home in 2024?

What exactly goes into homebuilding costs, and how do those costs translate to profits for builders — and home prices for buyers?

Home prices rose in all major cities in 2024, including Phoenix

For the first time in two years, home prices are on the rise in every major metro and Phoenix is one of them, according to a new Redfin report. 

NAR: Existing-home sales rise for third month in a row in December

The median existing-home price for all housing types in December rose 6% from its year-ago level.    

Mark Willis steps down as CEO and president of Keller Williams, transitions to chief leadership officer

Willis initially served as president from 2002 to 2005 and as CEO from 2005 to 2014. He then resumed the post of CEO in November 2023 and took over as president again in March of last year.

Phoenix home sales jump year over year in December

Nationally, home sales were up 13.3% year over year and 4.4% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

73% of owners have regrets about their home purchase, survey finds

Those regrets may explain why the survey also found that 59% of respondents said they plan to move in 2025.

Appeals court rules in favor of agents using floor plans to market homes

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of defendant brokerages and agents using floor plans when marketing properties.

Trilogy by Shea Homes named America’s Most Trusted Active Adult Resort Builder — again

“Earning trust among those shopping for an active adult resort community is not something we take lightly,” said Jeff McQueen, president of active lifestyle communities at Shea Homes.

Phoenix makes list of 2025 hottest real estate markets

Zillow has released its list of the hottest real estate markets predicted in 2025 and Phoenix has made the rankings.

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.

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