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Federal Reserve raises key interest rate to 22-year high

National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun took issue with the increase, saying the central bank has created “a rare and very tight monetary policy condition.” 

A gothic cathedral in Cincinnati

The property even includes some original church features, like stained glass windows and an actual pipe organ.

NAR: Existing-home sales slow as prices near all-time high

The median existing-home price for all housing types in June rose to $410,200, 0.9% less than the all-time high of $413,800 reached in June 2022, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

NAHB: Builder confidence hits 13-month high

Low inventory and high demand are buoying builder sentiment in the face of several headwinds. 

Housing starts post unexpected slide in June

The drop in the pace of new-home construction follows a significant surge the month before, according to government statistics. 

Phoenix home values reach new peak as inventory drought intensifies

As more owners continue to hang onto their houses, home values locally and across the nation have reached a new peak, but it comes at a cost.

CoreLogic: Home prices rise again in May, but pace falls to 11-year low

Despite the declining rate of increase, home prices have risen for the last 136 months, CoreLogic said. 

Phoenix’s share of luxury listings ranks in the top 15

Point2 compared the share of luxury listings across the 30 largest U.S. cities — and Phoenix is among the top 15.

NAR launches podcast highlighting Realtor safety

Set to debut on July 17, “Drive with NAR: The Safety Series” will be hosted by former real estate agent and expert, Tracey Hawkins.

Arizona more expensive than most states for price per square foot

Arizona had an average price per square foot of $252. 

A close encounter in Kansas City

In Kansas City, Missouri, is a home that’s truly out of this world. Newly remodeled, the building resembles a spaceship, sending buyers to infinity and beyond!

Get your kicks on Route 66!

Located off the original Route 66 in Carlinville, Illinois, this former church is a gateway to history — but full of future opportunity.

As construction surges, builders are confident once again

It’s been a groundbreaking time for new home construction — literally. The annual rate of new construction surged to 1.631 million units in May: the biggest leap in 33 years.

Former employee sues NAR, alleges discrimination by President Kenny Parcell

The National Association of REALTORS® has been named in a new lawsuit by Janelle Brevard, the organization’s former chief storyteller. NAR President Kenny Parcell is named multiple times in the complaint.

NAR: Pending-home sales dip in May as demand remains strong

Transactions that do go through are typically seeing multiple offers, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. 

Case-Shiller: Home-price index just 2.4% off 2022 peak; Phoenix sees 6.1% decline

A third consecutive month of increases in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index lends new evidence to claims that previous declines could be behind the market. 

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