U.S. home prices increased in February, by the largest margin in nearly seven years.     

Builder confidence in the national market for newly built, single-family homes was virtually unchanged in February.

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.

The U.S. stock market had a banner month in January, and it reached another milestone at Friday’s closing bell. Analysts say the surging housing market had something to do with it.

Home prices in Greater Phoenix rose faster in the past year than in any other metro area.

Builders in the U.S. started construction on apartments and single-family homes in September at the fastest pace since July 2008.

U.S. home prices increased nearly 4 percent between July 2011 and July 2012, according to a private realty tracking firm. But in Arizona, gains were well above the national average. 

A new report shows the Valley's housing market is continuing a strong push toward recovery. Analysts at Clear Capital say prices were up almost 9 percent in the last quarter.

The Valley’s housing market is starting to pick back up. But some experts say one part of that market is poised for a big comeback in the next few years, especially in parts of Phoenix and the East Valley. KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

The Phoenix area is the top market in the nation for gains in housing prices.