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Mortgage costs rise as interest rates climb
The average American homeowner with a mortgage paid more than $2,000 in monthly costs in 2024, about a 4% increase over the previous year when accounting for inflation, according to […]
Housing solutions require local and state partnerships
Housing affordability isn’t a Phoenix problem, a Tucson problem or a Flagstaff problem — it’s an Arizona problem. The solution isn’t found in any single policy or political party — […]
Arizona cities to seek legislation limiting short-term rentals
Key Points: League of Arizona Cities and Towns seeks legislation to regulate short-term rentals Municipalities want to limit short-term rental licenses to address housing challenges Short-term rentals make up 10% […]
Gov. Hobbs allocates funds to help first-time buyers in Arizona
Key Points: Arizona governor allocates $5 million for down payment assistance Single applicants making under $94,000 qualify for assistance in Phoenix Qualifying buyers must complete a homebuyer education course to […]
Jake Hinman: Affordable homes, American principles
The “Arizona Starter Homes Act” failed to become law again in 2025, marking the second consecutive year it was not enacted. Lawmakers have attempted to pass zoning reform for multiple […]
Arizona approves first water transfer to rural areas for new construction
Key Points: Arizona approves first-ever water transfer from rural Arizona to active management areas Buckeye is now allowed to withdraw nearly 6,000 acre-feet of water from Harquahala basin Transfer will […]
Affordable housing: An issue yet unsolved
Key Points: Lawmakers had ambitious goals for housing in 2025 Very little consequential legislation passed on the issue Certain initiatives set to expire in 2026 Gov. Katie Hobbs outlined ambitious […]
Funding cuts and rising costs create dangerous summer conditions
For the past 25 years, it has been my privilege to lead a team that provides a variety of home improvement programs for Arizonans of all ages. I’ve seen firsthand […]
Arizona proved it can build faster. Now, let’s build smarter.
Ask any Arizona builder what’s slowing down housing, and you’ll get the same answer: permitting delays. Due to Arizona regulations and processes, it often takes longer to get approval to […]
Low income housing credit left out of bipartisan budget deal
Key Points: Tax credit provides incentives to create affordable housing Recent budget fails to fund tax credit Loss of program could exacerbate homelessness, stunt development Gov. Katie Hobbs and Arizona […]
Hobbs signs ‘Ag-to-Urban’ bill, paves way for new water management in Arizona
Key Points: New law expected to conserve groundwater Could spur homebuilding in Phoenix, Pinal County Despite bipartisan support, some foes raise concerns Legislation designed to save huge amounts of water […]
‘Ag-to-Urban’ clears Legislature, paves way for new water strategy
Key Points: Bill would allow the sale of agricultural land for home development Proposal intends to increase housing while preserving groundwater The measure was sent to the governor for final […]
