The best markets for 1st-time homebuyers in 2025

Realtor.com shared its top 10 cities for first-time homebuyers and based its data on several factors, including affordability, a strong local economy, and a return on investment.

Arizona women in real estate form powerful friendship
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A power group of a dozen Arizona women in real estate have formed a bond and friendship that help them persevere in the industry.

Arizona's new casitas law enables homeowners to build additional units

Arizona's new casitas law allows homeowners to build units on single-family lots in cities with more than 75,000 people, allowing residents to build units for elderly family members and rental units for profit.

New law boosts casita construction in Arizona
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Arizona's new law allows casitas on properties in cities over 75,000 people, helping families house relatives nearby or create rental units. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the story.

These were the most expensive homes sold in 2024, according to Redfin

The U.S. real estate market has another year in the books after 2024 came to a close, and Redfin identified homes that had the heftiest sale prices last year.

'Breaking Bad' home in New Mexico on the market for $3.9 million

A lucky buyer will have the opportunity to step inside the world of Walter White. The fictional character's real-life home is now on the market.

Maricopa County breaks record for most evictions
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With more than 87,000 evictions in 2024, Maricopa County set a new record this year after December data was released to the public.

Here are the cities where renters stay put the longest: Report

Baby boomers tended to stay in one place the longest compared to Gen Z renters who on average live in one spot for less than a year.

Homelessness increases by 18% in 2024. Inflation and rise in evictions are contributing factors.

The homeless issue in the U.S. and Arizona is still on the rise, driven by mental health, addiction, high eviction rates, and inflation, according to a new report from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Wanna get away? See the top vacation home markets of the year

Several locales offer consumers quality options when it comes to finding the ideal vacation home, and here’s the community that topped this year’s list.

US home sales poised to increase in 2025, but only if rates cooperate, Zillow says

A potential improvement in mortgage rates could result in more opportunities for consumers to find affordable homes on the market, a new report finds.

Expert confident about 2025 real estate market: What buyers may be missing

As consumers patiently wait for mortgage rates to settle, the Century 21 Real Estate CEO is flagging consumers about "positive signs" that are emerging from the real estate market.

Here's the median net worth of homeowners vs. renters

Homeownership is often viewed as a primary way to build wealth in the U.S., particularly for low- to moderate-income households.

Top housing markets of 2025 revealed in new study

A new study forecasted strong home sales and price growth in select U.S. cities in 2025. Here's where.

Mesa City Council approves Fiesta Mall plans
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Mesa City Council has approved a mixed-use housing and retail space to take over the 80-acre mall site formerly known as the Fiesta Mall.

What Trump’s 2nd term could mean for the housing market: Expert weighs in

The president-elect campaigned on a promise to make homeownership more affordable by lowering mortgage rates through policies aimed at knocking out inflation.