Home Matters to Arizona

North Americans are flocking to The Sun Belt in hopes of more affordable rents & mortgages, better job opportunities, and a warmer climate. ☀️ This migration trend to the southern and southwestern United States highlights a significant shift in where Americans are choosing to live and work. Learn more about why the Sun Belt is becoming the new hotspot for relocation #HomeMattersAZ👇

Bullhead City School District is constructing a new housing development for employees! With rising housing costs, this initiative aims to help staff save money & eventually move into permanent housing. 🏠📈 Read the full story to learn more about how this project will provide housing relief to local dedicated educators & staff 👇 #HomeMattersAZ

Last night, members of Valley Leadership's Housing & Healthy Neighborhoods Impact Team, Courtney Anderson, PE and Amy Schwabenlender, spoke at the City of Phoenix’s Planning Commission meeting in support of 294 new proposed homes in Deer Valley village. Arizona’s housing shortage means we need more homes at all price points in order to ensure everyone has a home that meets their needs. 🏡 🙌 Home is where it all starts #HomeMattersAZ

With homeownership feeling out of reach, many are facing significant financial strain to cover rent. Young people across the country are sharing their stories of high rent costs, often exceeding the 30% rule of thumb for housing expenses. 📈🏠 Read the full article to learn more about how the housing crisis his has led to sacrifices in other areas of life & reshaped living situations 👇 https://lnkd.in/euuMtdNP #HomeMattersAZ

In a show of bipartisan cooperation, Arizona has passed 2 significant housing bills aimed at creating more affordable rents & mortgages. House Bill 2720 legalizes casitas & House Bill 2721 encourages diverse housing options. 🏠 Read the full piece to learn more about how these laws will help alleviate the housing shortage & offer more affordable options for AZ residents 👇 https://lnkd.in/gapWyS5s #HomeMattersAZ

The Housing is Healthcare Fund by Arizona Medicaid Health Plans is open for applications! 🏡 🎊 Developed in 2020, it's the first statewide initiative aligned with the Home Matters movement. Get grants of $100K-$500K for multi-family housing projects that support healthier communities. Learn more & apply today 👉 https://lnkd.in/g8kC-mEN #HomeMattersAZ

Did you know that the price of single-family homes have risen 20-30% since just 2022? Millennials in Arizona are finding it increasingly difficult to afford homes due to soaring prices and dwindling options. Many are grappling with student loan debt, stagnant wages, and high living costs. 🏠📈 Read the full article to hear from locals about their experiences & learn more about the barriers young buyers are facing 👇 https://lnkd.in/gfePST7b #HomeMattersAZ

Two new bipartisan housing bills signed by Governor Katie Hobbs aim to make it easier to build duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, and backyard casitas in Arizona! These changes could bring more diverse and affordable rent & mortgage options to AZ neighborhoods. 🏠 Learn more about how these bills might impact your community by reading this article 👇 #HomeMattersAZ

AZ’s Governor, Katie Hobbs, has announced new legislative actions aimed at expanding housing options & addressing rising housing costs in Arizona. 🏠📈The state’s recently signed bills focus on accessory dwelling units & middle housing. Read the full press release to learn more👇 https://lnkd.in/gtAFfTHE #HomeMattersAZ

Did you know that almost 40% of homeowners do not believe they could afford their own home if they bought it today? Read the following article to learn more about the unique challenges in our local housing market & the need for affordable rents and mortgages 👇 #HomeMattersAZ  https://lnkd.in/gp9PnDK3