Here’s how much money it takes to be upper-middle class in the Valley
In certain Valley cities, upper-middle class feels achievable. In others, don’t hold your breath.
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The cheapest place to buy a home in Arizona is this small desert town
Super-cheap homes can be found here, as can a lot of references to Rambo.
Phoenix had mixed feelings about that Dimopoulos Law Super Bowl ad
One person praised the ad’s “Wolf of Wall Street” vibes, though we’re betting they missed the point of that movie.
Lots of housing is being built in Phoenix — but only for the rich
Phoenix is building more new housing than most American cities. But unless you’re rolling in dough, you can’t afford it.
Phoenix among best cities for homebuyers amid market shift
Phoenix homebuyers wildly outnumbered homesellers in December. But is that translating to lower prices?
Valley suburb ranked best city in America to get a job
If you live there, you’re probably getting paid. But is that because you live there?
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Valley suburbs among U.S. cities with lowest property tax burdens
Arizona has long been known for its low property taxes, which draws transplants to the state.
Arizona home prices have plummeted in the last year: What to know
Only one state saw home prices drop more than Arizona in the last year.
The Valley eviction crisis continued at a historic clip in 2025
Maricopa County has topped 80,000 eviction filings in each of the last three years.
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Termites are a problem in Arizona. A guide to treatment and prevention
According to one pest control company, one in every three Arizona homes has or will have termites at some point.
The 10 wealthiest ZIP codes in the Valley
Can you guess which areas of Maricopa County are the richest? Probably. Can you afford a home there? Probably not!
Phoenix has a lower cost of living than these 3 suburbs
Escaping to the suburbs is how many people score bigger homes and lower prices. Not necessarily in these ones, though.
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People are fleeing Arizona for other states, new study says
A state of transplants? Maybe, but not as much as it used to be.
Bustling Phoenix suburb named biggest ‘boomtown’ in Arizona
The East Valley town had roughly 4,000 residents at the turn of the millennium. Now it’s a hot spot to live.
Phoenix neighborhood fighting proposed Joey Biltmore restaurant
Residents worry the restaurant, proposed to be at 31st Street and Camelback Road, will overrun their streets with traffic.
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Nearly all Phoenix homes lost value in 2025, report says
It’s not the home value apocalypse, but the housing market in Phoenix may be coming back to earth.
How much money does it take to live comfortably in Phoenix?
Bad news for most of us: Time to get used to discomfort.
Phoenix among most sinful U.S. cities with high lust ranking
We like to look good and we like the good-lookin’. It’s a vicious cycle.
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World of pain: Phoenix falls off ranking of best cities on Earth
Once ranked in the top 50, Phoenix hasn’t fared so well in recent years.
Valley suburbs among Arizona cities where rent is dropping the most
The rent may still be too damn high in some places, but at least it’s going the right direction.
Realtors say this is Phoenix’s ‘magic’ ZIP code. What does that mean?
Magic is in the eye of the beholder, but living in this ZIP code is indeed a fantasy for many.
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