The average buyer’s agent commission was 2.40% for homes sold in the first quarter, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s up slightly from 2.37% in the fourth quarter of 2024 and 2.36% in the third quarter of 2024—when the new National Association of Realtors (NAR) commissions rules went into effect—but down slightly from … [More]
Arizona Residents Carry the Fifth-Highest Credit Card Debt in U.S., Study Finds
A new study conducted by H&P Law, the Las Vegas personal injury lawyers, has revealed significant disparities in credit card debt across the United States. The research indicates that Connecticut residents carry the highest average credit card debt, while Iowa residents owe the least. Top 5 States with the Highest Credit Card Debt Rank State Average Credit Card … [More]
Televerde Foundation Celebrates Major Milestones for Incarcerated Women with 2024 Impact Report
Televerde Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides personal and professional development opportunities to incarcerated women so they can attain meaningful and rewarding careers upon release, is excited to announce the release of its 2024 Impact Report. This year's report highlights the continued growth, success, and transformation of the foundation's participants in … [More]
44% of Home Sellers Are Giving Concessions to Buyers, Just Shy of the Highest Level on Record
Home sellers gave concessions to buyers in 44.4% of U.S. home-sale transactions in the first quarter, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s up from 39.3% a year earlier, and is just shy of the 45.1% record high at the start of 2023. This is based on an analysis of data submitted by Redfin buyers’ agents across the … [More]
More than 300,000 Fans Enjoyed Spring Training Games in Mesa This Year
Nearly 1.7 million baseball fans attended 224 games across the Cactus League
Mesa celebrates the culmination of a successful 2025 Spring Training season with the Chicago Cubs leading attendance for all Major League Baseball (MLB) spring training and for the 12th straight season in the Cactus League. The Athletics saw a nearly 11 percent increase in attendance. Nearly 1.7 million baseball fans attended 224 games across the Cactus League this year, … [More]