Buying a home is a big decision, both for your future and your finances.And knowing if you're ready to become a homeowner comes down to much more than a number in the bank.  The amazing, scary, exciting thing about buying a home is that it's a financial decision, it's a personal decision, and it's a life decision," says Jeremy Wacksman, chief marketing officer for Zillow.

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Major changes are coming for Scottsdale Fashion Square, including a renovation of the luxury wing followed by the addition of residences, office space and a new hotel, according to Macerich, the real estate company that owns the shopping center. Construction will begin in 2017 with opening planned for fall 2018.

The national housing market is largely predicted to moderate in 2017, but a handful of metros are expected to beat expectations. In fact, 10 markets are looking like hot-beds for growth in the new year.

With Christmas party season in full swing, it’s time to get a little creative with the party menus and come up with a signature cocktail – or in this case, a signature mocktail – for your party guests!

Infill deal maker Michael Lieb has brokered a $10.4 million sale that is slated to bring a new housing development to the former car dealership site in south Scottsdale.

Lieb says he’s closing on a $10.4 million deal involving 777 Properties LLC selling 11.2 acres at McDowell Road and 68th Street in Scottsdale.

Home prices continued to climb in September, setting a new all-time record and surpassing the highs from before the financial crisis.

On a national basis, single-family home prices increased by 5.5%, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index, which covers all nine U.S. census divisions. That’s up sharply from 5.1% the month before.

In the wake of Donald Trump‘s surprise win at the ballot box, there have been heated demonstrations as well as celebrations, turbulence in the bond markets—and higher mortgage rates.

Selling your home can be especially challenging when your home is also your office. Make the process a breeze with these hacks.

The number of teleworkers (who are not self-employed) has grown enormously over the past several years. And it’s no wonder: Technology has made it even easier to work from just about anywhere, anytime (even in your pajamas if you want to). One added perk? That smug feeling of satisfaction you have when other people complain about traffic in Los Angeles, CA, or their commute times on the beltway into Washington, DC.

Evidence of a healthy commercial real estate market can be seen throughout East Valley cities where economic development directors expect continued activity as a result of recent success stories and other big plans in the works.

There are more than 3,600 new apartments under construction or planned for downtown Phoenix, according to a new report.

Real estate firm ABI Multifamily says there are 1,260 apartment units currently under construction in downtown Phoenix and another 2,343 in the planning and proposal pipelines.

Phoenix is one of the top markets in North America for develop technology firms, according to a new report from CBRE.