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A "Welcome to Arizona" sign on the highway

Arizona among least affordable states in the U.S., new study says

By Zach BuchananApril 14, 2026

To paraphrase a famous political phrase: It’s the housing market, stupid.

an aerial view of buckeye arizona

Phoenix is now one of the coldest housing markets in the U.S.

By Clarissa SosinApril 7, 2026

Several Valley cities rank among the U.S. markets where housing prices have slowed down the most.

the downtown phoenix skyline at dusk, with the clouds tinted orange

Here’s how much money it takes to be considered ‘rich’ in Phoenix

By Clarissa SosinApril 2, 2026

What counts as being in the top 20% varies depending on what Valley city you’re in.

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How much rent has dropped in Phoenix and other Valley cities

By Morgan FischerApril 1, 2026

Rent has pretty much gone down everywhere across the Valley, but it’s dropped in some cities more than others.

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3 Phoenix suburbs ranked among most livable Arizona retirement cities

By Clarissa SosinMarch 24, 2026

Though the Valley is getting more expensive, these popular retirement towns are still considered affordable.

A sold sign is posted in front of a home on in Phoenix.

The Phoenix housing market is finally settling down, realtors say

By Morgan FischerMarch 19, 2026

Valley home prices have dipped in the last year, suggesting that the once-booming housing market is coming back to earth.

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Meet the 10 richest billionaires with Arizona connections

By Morgan FischerMarch 17, 2026

Arizona has many people on Forbes’ billionaires list in 2026. These 10 are rolling in the most dough.

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Phoenix gas prices have jumped $1 since March 1, and drivers feel it

By Morgan FischerMarch 12, 2026

The U.S. bombing of Iran has spiked gas prices. “Shocker, another war,” said one Phoenix driver as he filled up his SUV.

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Wealthy Phoenix suburb spends more on OnlyFans than any Arizona city

By Morgan FischerMarch 5, 2026

Making a lot of money leaves plenty of room for, uh, discretionary spending.

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Upscale Phoenix suburb has highest rent of any Arizona city

By Morgan FischerMarch 3, 2026

A single-family, three-bedroom home goes for $3,500 a month in this Valley city.

a round sign for old town scottsdale showing a cowboy on a bucking horse

Best Scottsdale ‘terrorism’ spots? Reddit roasts a cringeworthy typo

By Zach BuchananFebruary 27, 2026

A Scottsdale resident meant to ask about “tourism” spots. Reddit had a field day.

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Two Phoenix suburbs are among the richest retirement towns in the U.S.

By Morgan FischerFebruary 26, 2026

If you’re calling it quits with lots of money in the bank, you might wind up in these Arizona destinations.

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Phoenix homes lingering on market for longest time in recent history

By Morgan FischerFebruary 19, 2026

The median home for sale in Phoenix is sitting on the market for more than two months. Is the market softening?

an aerial view of buckeye arizona

Phoenix home prices are dropping more than almost any city in the West

By Zach BuchananFebruary 16, 2026

If you’re looking to buy, it’s better to look in Phoenix than most Western cities. But that doesn’t make it cheap.

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Here’s how much money it takes to be upper-middle class in the Valley

By Morgan FischerFebruary 12, 2026

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

By Zach BuchananFebruary 10, 2026

Super-cheap homes can be found here, as can a lot of references to Rambo.

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Phoenix had mixed feelings about that Dimopoulos Law Super Bowl ad

By Morgan FischerFebruary 9, 2026

One person praised the ad’s “Wolf of Wall Street” vibes, though we’re betting they missed the point of that movie.

An American flag flies near new home construction at a housing development in Queen Creek.

Lots of housing is being built in Phoenix — but only for the rich

By Zach BuchananFebruary 2, 2026

Phoenix is building more new housing than most American cities. But unless you’re rolling in dough, you can’t afford it.

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Phoenix among best cities for homebuyers amid market shift

By Morgan FischerJanuary 22, 2026

Phoenix homebuyers wildly outnumbered homesellers in December. But is that translating to lower prices?

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Valley suburb ranked best city in America to get a job

By Zach BuchananJanuary 13, 2026

If you live there, you’re probably getting paid. But is that because you live there?

camelback mountain

Valley suburbs among U.S. cities with lowest property tax burdens

By Morgan FischerJanuary 12, 2026

Arizona has long been known for its low property taxes, which draws transplants to the state.

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Arizona home prices have plummeted in the last year: What to know

By Morgan FischerJanuary 8, 2026

Only one state saw home prices drop more than Arizona in the last year.

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