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Arizona Home Sales

Map Reveals America’s Priciest College Towns: Stanford, Harvard, and More with Homes Over $3 Million

A new map highlights which U.S. college towns have the highest home prices, revealing that cities with prominent universities often come with costly real estate markets. According to the report, Palo Alto, California—home to Stanford University—boasts a median home price of $3.1 million, topping the list of most expensive college towns. Other pricey locations include…

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Mortgage Interest Rates

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady at 7.61% as Market Winds Down: What Homebuyers and Investors Need to Know in September 2025

Mortgage rates remained steady as of the week of September 16, 2025, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate holding at 7.61%. This marks a minor fluctuation from last week but continues the broader trend of relatively high interest rates. The 15-year fixed rate also hovered near recent levels, standing at 6.82%, while the average rate…

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Arizona Home Sales

U.S. Retail Sales Surpass Expectations with 0.6% Jump in August Despite Rising Prices and Trade Uncertainties

U.S. retail sales rose by 0.6% in August compared to July, signaling that consumers continue to spend despite economic headwinds, such as higher prices resulting from tariffs. The increase was larger than economists had forecast, with growth seen across categories including autos, electronics, and health stores, even as some sectors experienced price hikes and hiring…

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