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Markets Await Pending Home Sales Data
Pre-market futures are lower, with the Dow down 0.18%, S&P 500 down 0.32%, Nasdaq down 0.57%, and Russell 2000 down 0.49%. Oil prices rise to $108-$110 per barrel amid ongoing conflict in Iran. Bond yields increase, with the 10-year at 4.617%. Housing data shows...
Down Payment Assistance Programs in Arizona 2026
Arizona provides various down payment assistance (DPA) programs statewide and regionally, offering grants, forgivable loans, and tax credits to qualified buyers. Programs like Home Plus and Arizona Is Home offer below-market mortgages with assistance, while...
Cities with the most expensive homes in Arizona
The most expensive homes in Arizona are primarily in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, with Paradise Valley leading at a typical home value of $3.5 million, showing a 12.9% increase over one year and 84.1% over five years. Other high-value cities include Carefree,...
Housing Market Normalizes in H1 2026
H1 2026 showed normalization, not a boom or bust, as higher rates, improving choice, and resilient demand created a more balanced market. Avg. H1 inventory reached 731K homes, with 2.44 mo of supply, giving buyers more choice as the market became more balanced...
US Starter Homes Cross $1M Mark
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....
US Older Homes Carry Hidden Costs
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,...