Housing

The Arizona Department of Real Estate has rolled out a new program to protect homeowners against deed fraud.

Arizona has been facing a housing crisis since the Great Recession, and the latest Annual State of Housing in Arizona report shows some encouraging signs, but it also shows we are still a long way from solving the problem.

Canada is Arizona's third largest trade partner.

The Federal Trade Commission says it has reached a settlement with Zillow and Redfin. Arizona was part of the coalition of states alleging the housing platforms illegally entered agreements to reduce competition.

On paper, the city has strong protections when it comes to historic buildings. But despite decades of ordinances and mayoral support, some preservationists find the city has what they call a “tear down culture.”

Maricopa County has seen historically high numbers of eviction filings over the past few years. Now the county is launching a new pilot program to assist vulnerable renters.

Housing construction is picking up in Arizona, but the state still faces a shortage of homes and many Arizona households remain cost-burdened, according to a new report.

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office says MV Realty paid cash to vulnerable homeowners in exchange for exclusive rights to be their listing agent if they ever sold their homes.

Cities around the Phoenix area are reducing their take on the Colorado River and leaving water in Lake Mead. Millions of dollars from the Inflation Reduction Act are helping ease the pain.

Flagstaff, like many cities, has a housing problem. It’s long ranked alongside cities like Sedona for the most expensive places to live in Arizona. And the city faces particular challenges that get in the way of building affordable housing.