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Arizona homeowners could gain clearer permission to add commercially manufactured backyard shade structures, even where HOA rules currently restrict them on private lots. The push began after an Arizona family installed a city-approved backyard gazebo, then removed it...

A national index showed yearly home-price gains <1% in Late-Q1, while 10-city and 20-city composites also moderated from prior readings across markets. After seasonal adjustment, national and 20-city readings showed prices ↓half of major US metros posted yearly...

In Phoenix, the median home sale price is $458,724, up 0.6% year-over-year but down 2.4% month-over-month, marking a 67.4% increase since 2019. Nationally, the median price is $396,173, rising 2.4% year-over-year and 1.6% month-over-month, with a 55.4% increase since...

U.S. home prices have hit record highs for over two years due to inflation and low inventory but are now growing more slowly as demand cools and sellers offer discounts. In Phoenix, the median sale price is $465,000, down 1.5% year-over-year but up 1.2%...

The housing market remains hot with rising prices causing affordability concerns, though some areas show notable price cuts. Nationally, 16.7% of active listings had price reductions in April, lower than last year. Sun Belt and Mountain West markets, including Phoenix...

More inventory gives buyers added choice in 2026, potentially reducing multiple-offer pressure and creating more room for thoughtful property decisions before signing contracts. Mortgage rates could fluctuate in the low-6% to mid-6% range, so preapproval helps buyers...