Report: The Housing Market Has Started to Recover But We’re Not Out of the Woods Yet

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The housing market has begun to recover after hitting a low point in the second week of November, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. The number of Redfin customers requesting first tours has improved 17 percentage points from the November trough, and the number of people contacting Redfin agents to start the homebuying … [More]

Despite Some Cooling in Q4 2022, Phoenix Industrial Market Remains Very Strong

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The Phoenix industrial real estate market remained one of the strongest in the country during the fourth quarter of 2022, with rental rates continuing to climb and vacancy levels remaining stubbornly low, even as investment activity dropped significantly, according to new research from Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS). Transwestern tracks industrial properties in nine … [More]

Home Prices Post Small Increase as Mortgage-Rate Drop Attracts Buyers, Phoenix Prices Fell 3.7%

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Redfin Reports Home Prices Post Small Increase as Mortgage-Rate Drop Attracts Buyers An increase in home searches and tours at the end of 2022 is starting to translate into purchases as mortgage rates fall. Mortgage applications are up 25%, and the slowdown in pending sales is easing. The median U.S. home-sale price increased 0.9% from a year earlier to … [More]

2022 Proved to be Year of Transition for Residential Real Estate, Says Report

As market cools, home sales soften, economic conditions in Phoenix expected to help offset market challenges and headwinds

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From enormous gains to an anticipated tempering, a lot has happened over the course of 2022. That’s according to a report based on the most recent ARMLS data released by Phoenix REALTORS® that outlines the state of the residential real estate market and where it is anticipated to go in 2023. “When we look at where we began – mortgage rates near historic lows, fierce buyer … [More]

Rents Rising Faster Than Home Prices in Almost Half the U.S., Not in Maricopa County

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ATTOM, a leading curator of real estate data nationwide for land and property data, today released its 2023 Rental Affordability Report, which shows that the average three-bedroom rent is more affordable than owning a comparably sized median-priced home in 210, or 95 percent, of the 222 U.S. counties analyzed for the report. Both renting and owning a … [More]

Report Reveals Latest Construction Trends in North American Cities, Phoenix Sees Cost Increases

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International property and construction consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has released its Quarterly Cost Report providing an on-the-ground picture of construction activity in 14 key North American markets and data-driven insights into the industry for the fourth quarter of 2022. As 2022 comes to a close, the construction industry continues to face a variety of … [More]

Phoenix Added More Than 19,600 New Apartments since 2012, 18% Increase in the Past Decade

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New year, new challenges. As rentals are a red-hot commodity these days and older buildings are almost filled up, in their latest report, Rent Cafe uncover the top 50 cities in the U.S. where renters have the best chances of moving into newer, larger apartments located in coveted areas. Phoenix ranks 5th among Arizona’s best cities for finding new apartments. However, … [More]

Transportation, Workforce, Water among the 2023 Policy Priorities for AAED

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Transportation and broadband infrastructure. Clear development agreements. Make Arizona more competitive. Ensuring a qualified workforce. Water conservation. Those are some of the main policy priorities for 2023 being embraced by the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED), according to Executive Director Carrie Kelly. “Our 2023 policy priorities are part of … [More]

U.S. News & World Report Announces the 2023 Best Jobs

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U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2023 Best Jobs. The rankings offer a look at the best jobs across 17 categories – from sectors such as business, health care and technology – to help job seekers at every level achieve their career goals. Outcomes take into account the most important aspects of a job, … [More]

Senior Living Communities’ Rent Surges in January

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Many senior living communities' rent surged in January with residents across the country receiving notices of rate hikes. Grappling with significant expenses due to labor pressure, COVID-19 and inflationary impacts, senior living providers are having to increase rates to maintain the status quo of quality care in their communities. These communities are … [More]

Rent Growth Slowed for Seventh Straight Month in December, Phoenix Rents Down 5%

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The median U.S. asking rent rose 4.8% year over year to $1,979 in December—the smallest increase since July 2021, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Rents grew at more than three times that pace one year earlier. December also marked the seventh straight month in which annual rent growth slowed and the fourth … [More]

Consumer Prices Rose 6.5%, Showing Inflation Continues to Ease

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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.1 percent in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1 percent in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 6.5 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for gasoline was by far the largest contributor to … [More]

Arizonans Wagered More Than $618M in October Sports Betting

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Arizonans wagered over $618 million in October of 2022, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. This represents a 27.3% increase when compared to October of 2021. “It is clear Arizona’s sports betting industry continues to grow, with over $132 million more dollars wagered in October of 2022 when compared to the same month of 2021,” said Ted Vogt, … [More]

Most Americans More Likely to Stay in Hotels in 2023 vs. 2022, Says Survey

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60% of Americans report being more likely to stay in hotels this year than in 2022, and hotels are the top lodging choice among those planning to travel for business and leisure in the next three months, according to new national Hotel Booking Index survey research commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning … [More]

Most Businesses Expect Recession in 2023, Says Survey

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The majority of small and midsize U.S. business leaders anticipate a recession in 2023, according to JPMorgan Chase’s 2023 annual Business Leaders Outlook survey released today. In total, 65% of midsize businesses and 61% of small businesses expect a recession in the year ahead. The heightened recession expectations come as businesses nationwide continue to combat inflation. … [More]

Pending Home Sales Drop to Lowest Level since at least 2015, Prices Fell 2.4% in Metro Phoenix

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Pending U.S. home sales dropped 32% year over year to their lowest level since at least 2015 during the four weeks ending January 1, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. The biggest declines were in pandemic homebuying hotspots Las Vegas, Phoenix and Austin, which each saw pending sales plummet more than 50%. The housing … [More]

U.S. Employers Added 223,000 New Jobs in December, a Strong Showing amid Slight Slowdown

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Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 223,000 in December, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.5 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, health care, construction, and social assistance. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. The household survey measures … [More]

Annual Home Price Growth Slows to Two-Year Low in November, Says Report

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CoreLogic®, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released the CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI™) and HPI Forecast™ for November 2022. Year-over-year home price growth ended its 21-month streak of double-digit momentum in November, posting an 8.6% gain, the lowest rate of appreciation in exactly two years. Although … [More]

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