Evictions increase in Maricopa County

Eviction numbers in Maricopa County are nearly high enough to break records. Meanwhile, Phoenix approved the building of guest houses on single-family properties. 

Minimum wage not enough for average rent

A new study shows Arizona workers making minimum wage would have to work 80 hours a week to afford the average rent. 

Tina Tamboer, The Cromford Report

The Cromford Report's Tina Tamboer joins the show to talk new data showing the Phoenix housing market's decreasing numbers. 

Homeless council meets for the first time

Governor Katie Hobbs' Inter-Agency and Community Council on Homeless and Housing met for the first time, discussing reasons and solutions for our homeless problem. 

New water model will impact Phoenix development.

A new water model introduced by Governor Hobbs will have affects in the real estate market in Phoenix. 

Tina Tamboer, Cromford Report

The Cromford Report's Tina Tamboer joins Jim and Jayme to talk dropping home sales and prices in the Valley and how interest rates play a role in the housing market. 

Latinos in the valley more impacted by rising rent costs

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, KTAR News celebrates the Latino culture and explores key issues in our community. The valley's rising rent costs affect everyone here, but Latinos are being disproportionately impacted. 

Commercial Real Estate Grows Despite Hits From the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic sent a majority of the work force home and out of the office, but that doesn't mean commercial real estate took a hit.  

Maricopa County is still giving out millions of dollars for rental and utility assistance despite the eviction moratorium ending

The pandemic eviction moratorium has ended but there are other options to help you pay your bills. Maricopa County still has tens of millions of dollars to give out in rental and utility assistance for the next year. 

Renters catching up, fewer fearing eviction as pandemic protections end

The U.S. Census Household Pulse Survey found only 5.2% of renters statewide are behind in rent, below the national average. More of them could start catching up as jobs return.