This is a key housing market to follow since Phoenix saw a large bubble / bust followed by strong investor buying. The Arizona Regional Multiple..
Wall Street Is Betting the Fed’s Rate-Raising Days Are Over, for Now
Money has finally started to chase this year’s stock market rally, which has been driven largely by the Fed’s sharp turn away from last..
Buying a home for the first time? Avoid these mistakes
“If you’ve bought your first home in the past five years, you’ve probably learned some tough lessons. And that learning curve could cost you…
Property valuations up for metro Phoenix homeowners. Will taxes climb, too?
“Property tax valuations are in the mail for metro Phoenix homeowners. Values have finally bounced back to pre-housing crash levels.But if your home valuation..
Case Shiller HPI 1-29-2019
The Case-Shiller Home Price Index was released, which gives us an important, yet slightly dated, read on appreciation. Case Shiller has a few indexes,..
More Buyers Turning to ARMs to Achieve Ownership
“With the strong demand for housing and the rapid increase in property value appreciation, more consumers are turning to Adjustable Rate Mortgages in order..
Real-Estate Agents Say Government Shutdown Is Starting to Impede the Housing Market
” The National Association of Realtors surveyed its members and found 11% reporting an impact on current clients and another 11% reporting an impact..
Housing Should be More Consistent in 2019, Here’s Why
“The outlook for housing is a moderate one. With the caveat that inflation remains in control, the ESR team expects both mortgage rates and home..
Homeownership is a Top Priority for Millennials
“While their behavior thus far doesn’t do much to validate it, a survey by Bank of America (BoA) finds that Millennials put a high priority..
Multifamily Construction Remains a Built-for-Rent Market
“An elevated rental share of multifamily construction is holding typical apartment size below levels seen during the pre-Great Recession period. As multifamily developers build more for-sale..
