2025

Cynthia Zwick, a long-time advocate for low-income utility customers in Arizona, has been a vocal presence in policy discussions influencing the affordability and accessibility of energy services. As the executive director of Wildfire, an anti-poverty nonprofit, Zwick has continuously pushed for stronger consumer protections and assistance programs, particularly as electric rates increase due to rising…

After years of soaring home prices and stiff competition, buyers in the Phoenix housing market are finally seeing the advantage shift in their favor. With mortgage rates remaining high and inventory more abundant than in recent years, sellers are increasingly offering price reductions and concessions to attract interest. The median home price in metro Phoenix…

After years of soaring prices and intense competition, Phoenix homebuyers are finally gaining leverage in the housing market. Inventory has surged, with nearly 20,000 active listings—double what was available in early 2023. This increase has cooled the market, giving buyers more options, reducing bidding wars, and leading to more price cuts. While mortgage rates remain…