Arizona REALTORS® announce state primary endorsements

The state’s association of REALTORS® has released its list of RAPAC endorsements for the primary coming up on August 4th. While early voting is already underway, those involved with the real estate industry should take a few minutes and review the candidates who Arizona REALTORS® feel best represent their interests at the state legislature and … Read more

Belfiore Real Estate Consulting reports new home sales jumped 28 percent between mid-June and mid-July compared to a year ago.

Arizona real estate sales has experience an unexpected jump in sales according to Jim Belfiore, president of Belfiore Real Estate Consulting. “It is really pervading across markets,” Belfiore said pointing to strong home sales in north and south Buckeye, Gilbert and the Queen Creek / Hunt Highway areas. “It’s really bringing out demand at all … Read more

Lessons learned, market resiliency as housing market keeps tabs on COVID

Home builders and the real estate industry are hoping the summer looks like May and not April as they watch the rise in COVID-19 cases in Arizona and some other states. May saw a big rebound in home sales with much of the economy reopening in Arizona. That contrasts to April when COVID shutdowns slowed … Read more

Arizona REALTORS® Endorse Primary Candidates

Arizona’s state association of REALTORS® issued their endorsements for the 2020 State Primary to be held on August 4th. The announcement, made before early voting begins on July 8th, helps those in the real estate industry identify candidates who “understands the issues of concern to the real estate community, homebuyers, sellers, and property owners in … Read more

Sale of Lyra Residences fetches highest price per unit in 2020

CBRE has negotiated the sale of Lyra Residences, an 18-unit luxury townhome rental community comprised of two-story smart homes. Long Beach Trading Company Inc. acquired the property from Lyra Residences 38th St, LP, for $8.11 million or $450,333 per unit and $253/sq. ft. The transaction represents the highest sale in terms of price per unit this … Read more

2020 Arizona Housing Forum

The Arizona Department of Housing’s annual Arizona Housing Forum is the premier event for housing and community development professionals in the state. This year’s Forum is August 24-26, 2020 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass in Tucson, Arizona. Keynote speaker, program agenda and registration announcements will be made in early May 2020. Stay tuned to … Read more