Homebuilding improving in Arizona, slowly

An economic forecast is out for Arizona, and it looks hazy.

Bill requiring landlords to disclose foreclosures advances

Arizona landlords may soon have to tell tenants when their property enters foreclosure.

Homebuilders dig deep for new land

Homebuilders in Arizona made a push to buy up empty land at the end of December -- another sign they are feeling confident in the market.

My Family, Foreclosed

The family crisis -- job loss, foreclosure, the threat of bankruptcy -- hit young Makele White especially hard. In a powerful radio diary, she tells her story.

Judges to hear arguments on partial sweep of fund for homeowners

A three-judge panel is set to hear arguments on whether the state legislature had the right to take money out of a fund for struggling homeowners.

Valley's homebuilding industry showing signs of life

Low interest rates and a shrinking supply of foreclosed homes are driving buyers back into the new home market. 

FHA to sell off pools of distressed mortgages in Phoenix

The Federal Housing Administration is expanding a program that it hopes will entice investors and help people avoid foreclosure. 

Lawsuit filed to stop transfer of mortgage settlement money

Housing advocates filed a lawsuit Thursday in Maricopa County Superior Court. They want a judge to stop the state from taking $50 million from a mortgage settlement to help balance the budget. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Lawsuit threatened over AZ budget sweep

State lawmakers have not yet started voting on the new state budget…but there’s already a threatened lawsuit over one of its provisions. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Gilbert homebuilders spark to life

Home prices are up, foreclosures are way down, and new home sales have spiked in the East Valley. That's according to the latest housing report from Arizona State University

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