WASHINGTON — A survey shows U.S. home prices rose 10.5 percent in March compared with a year ago, the biggest gain since March 2006.

But Arizona home prices gained 16.8 percent, according to Core Logic, a real estate data provider.

Only Nevada and California posted larger gains, at 22.2 percent and 17.2 percent respectively. Rounding up the top 5 gains were Idaho at 14.5 percent and Oregon at 14.3 percent.

Read More: http://www.azcentral.com/business/realestate/free/20130507arizona-homeprice-jump-surpasses-national-surge.html

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WASHINGTON — A survey shows U.S. home prices rose 10.5 percent in March compared with a year ago, the biggest gain since March 2006.

But Arizona home prices gained 16.8 percent, according to Core Logic, a real estate data provider.

Only Nevada and California posted larger gains, at 22.2 percent and 17.2 percent respectively. Rounding up the top 5 gains were Idaho at 14.5 percent and Oregon at 14.3 percent.

Read More: http://www.azcentral.com/business/realestate/free/20130507arizona-homeprice-jump-surpasses-national-surge.html

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The top 10 things to do in Phoenix the weekend of April 12-14.

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The Home Affordable Refinance Program — a government refinancing program for underwater home owners — will be expanded for another two years, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announces. HARP was originally set to expire Dec. 31, 2013, but will now be extended to the end of 2015. 

Read More:http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2013/04/12/harp-program-extended-another-2-years

The 2013 numbers are in, and once again RE/MAX agents are outproducing other companies!

Read More: http://public.remax.net/public-news/Pages/REMAXvsIndustry2013.aspx

Spring is in the air!  This is the time of year when thoughts turn to spring cleaning; whether or not you’re selling your home. Of course, if you are listing anytime soon, you’ll want to be even more meticulous.

Read More: http://styledstagedsold.blogs.realtor.org/2013/04/01/18-ways-to-prep-your-home%E2%80%99s-exterior-for-the-spring-market/

65% of renters between ages 18 to 34 with an annual income of at least $50,000 said their intention to buy has increased significantly or somewhat over the past year.

Read More: http://www.dsnews.com/articles/survey-interest-in-buying-increaes-among-young-renters-2013-04-01