California law prioritizes people over corporate home-buyers

The bill is designed to keep corporations from snapping up homes and letting some fall into disrepair as they did during the Great Recession. The issue drew national attention a year ago when several homeless mothers calling themselves Moms 4 Housing moved into a vacant, corporate-owned house in West Oakland.

$8 million available for Mesa residents who need rent, utility bill assistance

As COVID-19 relief funding dries up in some places, Mesa's mayor says they have the money -- and lots of it -- available to those who need help the most.

Lumber shortage causing price rise, pushing cost of homes higher

Despite COVID-19, housing demand remains healthy. That, along with a lumber shortage, means homes are getting pricier.

Arizona landlords ask high court to invalidate eviction ban

The Arizona Multihousing Association, the Manufactured Housing Communities of Arizona and several individual property owners argued Ducey's eviction ban violates the state constitution’s separation of powers and its contract clause.

Rent's due, again: Monthly anxieties deepen as aid falls off

The coronavirus pandemic is entering a new month, meaning Americans struggling amid the economic fallout once again have to worry about paying their rent.

Landlords feeling financial impact of COVID-19 pandemic as renters are unable to pay rent

Landlords can be thought of as the "bad guy" when it comes to collecting rent from those who can't afford it, but during the pandemic, they too are impacted by a less than normal financial situation due to an eviction moratorium in Arizona brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Clear as mud' housing refund plans irk college students

More and more college campuses are sparking frustration by releasing plans to keep students' housing payments, even if the campuses shut down again and go entirely online in the fall.

Arizona court backs eviction ban for people hurt in pandemic

An Arizona real estate company sued Ducey for his eviction ban after trying to evict a family from a rental home in Surprise.

Housing expert: Current demand for high-end property in Phoenix may lead to foreclosures

High demand for high-end properties is on the rise in Phoenix, a housing expert says, but the state should prepare for an increase in foreclosures in areas where high-risk purchases are being made.

UMOM opens new affordable housing complex in Phoenix
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South 7th Village is described as a community near 7th St. and Southern Ave. for people 55 and older with a focus on veterans. https://umom.org

Arizona's eviction moratorium to end July 23, renters and courts prepare for evictions

Renters and courts are preparing for an influx of eviction filings due to Gov. Doug Ducey's eviction moratorium ending July 23. The moratorium was allowed due to many being unable to pay their rents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

US mortgage rates fall; 30-year at all-time low of 3.13%

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week as the benchmark 30-year home loan reached a new all-time low.