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A Real Estate portal counted 242 US cities where starter homes now top $1M, compared with 226 in the yearly comparison period. The $1M-starter-home footprint is >3x its Early-Q1 2020 level, and >half of US states now include at least one such city overall....

Older homes may cost ~50% more to repair and maintain than newer homes, making early budgeting essential before buyers commit to a purchase. A contractor review before purchase can reveal hidden work, from mold or asbestos remediation to structural issues, termites,...

Arizona faces a housing supply and demand imbalance, with only 42% of households able to afford a new mortgage, down from 66% in 2019. Despite a nearly 3% drop in home prices in 2025, housing remains very expensive. The state is estimated to be short by nearly 56,000...

The hottest ZIP codes in Arizona by moves per capita are led by 85387 in Surprise with 9.04 moves per capita, followed by 85054 in Phoenix at 6.79, and 85355 in Waddell at 5.47. Phoenix dominates the list with six ZIP codes, reflecting strong demand for new...

Arizona faces a severe housing shortage with a 2025 deficit of nearly 56,000 units and a long-term gap exceeding 110,000 homes. Residential permits dropped 14% in 2025, the slowest since 2019, making it take over 119 years to close the gap at current rates. Home...

Mortgage rates above historical norms continue discouraging many potential buyers from entering the housing market. Existing homeowners remain reluctant to sell because replacing their low-rate mortgages would significantly increase monthly payments. Home sales...