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Renting vs. Buying: US Cities Where Renters Save the Most
Renting remains more cost-effective than buying in most U.S. cities, with average monthly savings of $908, except in Pittsburgh where buying is cheaper. Memphis shifted to favor renting due to high investor activity. Austin leads as the most renter-friendly market,...
CPI in Spotlight: Will Inflation Finally Cool?
May CPI expected to rise: headline to 2.5%, core CPI to 2.9%.Tariff-driven distortions complicate inflation signals, as firms front-load orders to dodge cost increases.
Metro Phoenix residential real estate sees increase in closed sales
Metro Phoenix residential real estate saw a 3% rise in closed sales and a 12% increase in listings in June, with pending sales down 3%. The median home price held steady at $480,000. Scottsdale's median price rose 7% to $1.23M, while Goodyear led growth with a...
Housing Market Expert Sees ‘Alarming’ Trend
Investor demand in the U.S. housing market has sharply declined, with cities like Atlanta, Jacksonville, and Charlotte seeing 60%+ drops in investor home purchases. This surge in supply is causing home values to fall in over half the states, signaling a market...
Top 100 Cities Globally: Where Phoenix Stands
Overall Score: 79.5 Economics: 76.5 Human Capital: 65.9 Quality of Life: 72.5 Environment: 80.8
How Much to Spend on Rent in Phoenix in 2025
With 1-bedroom apartments averaging $1,209, Phoenix offers affordable rent relative to many urban centers. Even larger homes remain reasonable, with 3-bedroom properties averaging around $2,275.