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Home buyers, builders encouraged by Valley market activity
Construction crews at one site say the home buyer credit will keep many workers on the job. Video Watch Video
Consumers beware: Foreclosure traps duping Valley families
One Chandler family said they're left without a place to live after a Craigslist deal went wrong. Video Watch Video
Senators agree to extend homebuyer tax credit
The tax credits would be available to homebuyers who sign sales agreements by the end of April.
Valley men team up to make money in foreclosure fiasco
Just as some struggle to get back on their feet comes word home prices might fall even more. Video Watch Video
Reports: Home resales surge in Arizona, western states
The surge comes as many first-time homeowners rush to meet the deadline for an $8,000 tax credit.
Burglars pose as home buyers, steal $30,000 worth of items
One Gilbert couple has a warning for other home sellers. Video Watch Video
Report: Phoenix home prices to drop another 23%
The report suggests home prices in the Valley have yet to bottom out as some had previously thought. Video Watch Video
New report shows home prices on the rise, others decline
The ASU study reported one portion of the housing market is suffering still.
County Treasurer: Billboards save money, help taxpayers
"We're just trying to reach as many people as possible," Maricopa County Treasurer Charles Hoskins said. Video Watch Video
Buy and bail: Preplanned foreclosures hurting Valley market
Realtors say the trend will hurt banks and neighborhoods in the long run. Video Watch Video


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