Tag : Housing Affordability

For Rent sign in front of a residential home, highlighting rental market dynamics in Arizona.

Update on Arizona’s Fight Against RealPage and 9 Other Landlords

A note from the team leader, Erica… As the lawsuit filed by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes against RealPage continues to unfold, I’ve grown increasingly skeptical. What began as a case of alleged rent price manipulation now seems to be part of a broader strategy by the current administration to use the guise of “affordable housing” to assert more control over the real estate market, particularly on those building wealth through rental properties. The Case Update: Hearing Still Pending Though […]

For Rent sign in front of a residential home, highlighting rental market dynamics in Arizona.

Arizona AG’s Lawsuit Against RealPage: What It Means for the Real Estate Market

A note from the team leader, Erica… In a significant move for the real estate market, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed a lawsuit against RealPage, a prominent real estate technology and analytics company, along with nine other prominent landlords as co-defendants. The lawsuit alleges that RealPage along with the landlords engaged in anti-competitive practices and price-fixing, impacting rental prices and housing affordability in Arizona. This article delves into the details of the lawsuit and my opinion about the […]

Family Pulling Downward Against Rising Mortgage Interest Rates in Phoenix Metro Area

Navigating Rising Interest Rates: Strategies for Homebuyers in the Phoenix Metro Area

With interest rates on the rise, prospective homebuyers in Maricopa County face new challenges in their quest to secure a home, let alone their dream home. In this article we will discuss the implications of these changes and adopting effective strategies for navigating this evolving landscape successfully. Current Interest Rate Trends: In recent times, the Phoenix area has experienced notable fluctuations in interest rates. Economic factors and the Federal Reserve’s policy decisions have contributed to this volatility. As of the […]