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Surprise surge in new-home sales in May as median price falls

New-home inventory rose to 444,000 homes in May from 437,000 homes in April, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported.  

Median existing-home price tops $400,000 for first time in May

Meanwhile, existing-home sales slid 3.4% from April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.41 million, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. 

Phoenix No. 2 nationally for iBuyer service home sales

Phoenix was second on the list with 1,232 iBuyer home sales in the first quarter, accounting for 5.2% of home sales in the market.

Phoenix home sales fall 10.1% year over year in May

Nationwide, sales fell 8.5% annually and rose 5.8% monthly, as rising interest rates and home prices weighed on homebuyers’ purchasing power, RE/MAX said.

Housing starts plunge in May amid uncertain economic conditions

New-home completions rose during the month, however, with the increased inventory representing a rare bright spot in an otherwise gloomy government report. 

The Fed hikes interest rates 0.75% — what it means for real estate

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by .75% today: the sharpest increase since 1994. How will that affect real estate?

Compass and Redfin announce layoffs

Two major real estate firms are cutting their workforces amid a cooling housing market. Compass and Redfin are laying off 10% and 8% of their current staffs, respectively.

Keller Williams partners with Scottsdale-based 72SOLD

72SOLD in Scottsdale has formed a strategic partnership with Keller Williams, the companies announced Monday. 

Is the ‘lumber bubble’ finally bursting?

Lumber prices, once emblematic of widespread supply-chain woes, are finally beginning to fall. How will this affect the housing market?

Ranking every state by its most expensive home listing. Where does Arizona land on the list?

It is a fun reminder that location is everything, and every state has amazing ultra-luxury properties for the right price.

Great location — adjacent to Jurassic Park

Your dream home is ready for excavation in Cleveland, Ohio. With large dinosaur statues playing out prehistoric scenes, this three-bedroom colonial is like no other home on the market.

Half of Americans are brought to tears while buying a home

A new Zillow survey revealed that 50% of Americans cry while buying a home, with Gen Z and millennial buyers far more likely to shed tears at least once during their home-buying journey.

Phoenix home prices show no signs of slowing in March S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index

Nationally, the index posted its highest annual increase ever.

North&Co. acquires Chandler brokerage Rusch Gledhill

Fast-growing real estate brand North&Co. has expanded its East Valley footprint by acquiring Chandler brokerage Rusch Gledhill.

3,500 Sunbelt rental homes acquired for $1 billion

Most of the single-family homes are in Texas, Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma. 

Phoenix-area housing payments up 61% from last year

Soaring home prices and markedly diminished inventory are suppressing housing affordability for many nationwide.

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