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New listings ↓~1% yearly after a prior Easter-driven surge, but sellers still appear to be reengaging at a measured, sustainable pace nationally. Active inventory ↑~3% yearly, with year-to-date supply ↑~7%, giving shoppers more options while buyers continue absorbing...

303-page bill would add grants, pilot funding, and streamline inspections and HUD–USDA reviews to speed rural projects. It also tightens definitions for denser housing and targets bulk single-family buys by large investors. A section titled “Homes Are For People, Not...

U.S. home prices have remained high 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% month-over-month,...

Two Arizona ZIP codes rank among the top 10 hottest in the U.S. for movers based on moves per capita. Surprise (85387) ranks 5th with 8.8 moves per capita, driven by new communities and affordable prices. Phoenix's Desert Ridge area (85054) ranks 9th with 7.5...

Contract signings for existing homes rose 1.5% in March despite higher mortgage rates, showing strong buyer demand. Pending sales are down 1.1% year-over-year, with the Northeast and South seeing gains while the Midwest and West declined. The South led growth with a...

On March 10, 2026, the housing bill passed the Senate and returned to the House, highlighting bipartisan national focus on homeownership and tougher investor limits. A newly added section would bar large institutional investors owning >350 single-family homes from...