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Lifestyle over luxury: How homebuyers shopped in 2025

Evidence points to home shoppers prioritizing the experiences they’ll have in their home over the style or size, Zillow said.

Inventory continues to grow in Maricopa County as home sales stave off holiday-season slump

“Closings typically drop as we head into the holiday season, but this November saw a higher number of closed sales than both the prior year and in 2023,” said Christy Walker, president of Phoenix REALTORS®.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in Arizona in November

Two penthouses in Scottsdale’s ICON at Silverleaf community were among the 10 most expensive homes sold in Arizona in November.

Builder confidence ticks up after December rate cut but remains negative

The NAHB’s monthly survey found the nation’s homebuilders remain optimistic about home sales next year. 

Pioneer Title Agency named AZHF’s Partner of the Year

To date, Pioneer has raised $150,000 through its partnership with AZHF.

Buyers will be hunting for homes in these hot spots next year

Midwestern and southern metros may dominate buyer interest in 2026, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

Fed cuts rates again, despite growing division among members

The move was expected, but came amid increasing dissention among Fed officials, who voted for the cut by the sharpest division in six years.

Rechat now integrated with Follow Up Boss

The partnership combines Rechat’s Marketing Center with Follow Up Boss’ CRM and market reports in one real estate “super app.”

Scottsdale, Gilbert among most caring cities in the US

Scottsdale residents are very philanthropic with their hard-earned money, with the 10th-highest rate of online charity donations and the 15th-highest amount of volunteer hours.

Average buyer’s agent commission jumps in Q3

The average commission was up from a recent low in third quarter 2024 that followed the NAR settlement. 

Arizona REALTORS® inducts 2026 executive committee

Joining President Lisa Paffrath are President-Elect Shane Cook, First Vice President Paul Baker, Treasurer M. Teresa Rubio and Immediate Past President Sindy Ready.

Cotality: Home-price growth slips to slowest pace since 2012

Geographically, trends varied widely, with formerly hot areas like Florida and the Southeast posting the deepest declines and formerly cool areas, like the Midwest, showing healthy gains.

eXp rolls out LYVVE international property search platform

Site users will be able to access every eXp listing — regardless of regional boundaries — using the tool’s search engine.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Arizona

Mansions in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley make up the 10 most expensive new listings in Arizona.

Three oranges in Nevada City

The technical term for this property is “monolithic domes” — but unofficially, it’s a trio of oranges nestled in the woods near the South Yuba River in Nevada City, California.

Space, comfort and control drive 2026 bathroom design trends

Spa-style amenities, customizable lighting options, integrated technology, storage solutions — and ample space for these features — all surfaced as top trends.

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