Phoenix's housing market has been making headlines for its rising prices and difficulties. And a poll found that these factors are no secret to homebuyers and renters.

The Phoenix-area housing market is nothing short of gangbusters right now. In The Show's new series "Out of Reach," hear from renters, buyers and the people tracking and analyzing market statistics and polling. Learn about creative housing options and some of the challenges facing the market.

Home remodeling projects are keeping contractors busy, and certain renovations are more in demand.

The city of Tucson and the Tucson Industrial Development Authority are launching a program to help cover closing costs on homes for an estimated 250 essential workers.

Phoenix leaders will allow a developer to skip paying some taxes in exchange for redeveloping the former Metrocenter Mall. Rather than pay an estimated $67.8 million in sales taxes on construction, leases and retail, the developer will build up to nine public parking garages on the 80-acre site.

A new 200-bed shelter to provide heat relief for people experiencing homelessness is now open in downtown Phoenix. The shelter on 28th and Washington streets provides three meals a day, showers and dedicated beds.

As Phoenix commits more money to address homelessness, there’s also a focus on accountability. The city’s proposed budget includes nine new positions to better manage outreach programs.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Phoenix area experienced the highest rate of inflation of any metropolitan area over the past year. The average consumer price index increase from last year to this one is 7.9%, but prices in the Valley rose 10.9%.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services began accepting applications for a special parole program for Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s war. It’s a similar program to the one rolled out for Afghans, with a few important differences.