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Buyers Just Got More Leverage Here's What's Behind It

Jobs Keep Rates Higher but Buyers Just Got More Leverage — Here’s What’s Behind It

Inside Lending FOR THE WEEK OF September 8, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “A person...
Remote Work Is Bringing Buyers to Greater Phoenix, and Reshaping Where They Buy Once They're Here

Remote Work Is Bringing Buyers to Greater Phoenix, and Reshaping Where They Buy Once They’re Here

If you can work from anywhere, the question isn't just "can I afford a home."...
College Funding Through Real Estate A Smarter Strategy for Arizona Parents

Is Buying ASU Student Housing Better Than Renting?

For many Arizona parents, college planning eventually becomes a pretty expensive question: How are we...

Thinking About Tapping Into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home in Phoenix? Read This First.

Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a...
Buyers Have More Leverage Than They've Had in Years — But This Week Could Change That

Buyers Have More Leverage Than They’ve Had in Years — But This Week Could Change That

Inside Lending FOR THE WEEK OF August 31, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK  “Success is...
Buyer Leverage Is Back Inventory Hits Its Highest Level Since 2019

Buyer Leverage Is Back: Inventory Hits Its Highest Level Since 2019

Inside Lending FOR THE WEEK OF August 24, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The cure...

Big Investors Are Backing Off Metro Phoenix, and That’s Your Opening

Big Investors Are Backing Off Metro Phoenix, and That's Your Opening For years, a lot...
Here's Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now (And What It Means for Greater Phoenix Buyers)

Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now (And What It Means for Greater Phoenix Buyers)

If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy in the...
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Rates Hit a 4-Week Low as Inventory Reaches Its Highest Point Since 2019

Inside Lending - FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 17, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK  “Opportunity...
Maximize Moves, Minimize Mortgage Payments With Reverse Mortgage

Maximize Moves, Minimize Mortgage Payments With Reverse Mortgage

This mortgage strategy is widely misunderstood, but could help you uncover transactions that otherwise never...
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Who Has the Upper Hand in the Greater Phoenix Housing Market?

Ask around and almost every buyer in the Valley wants to know if there's a...
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Buying Before You Sell in Arizona? Here’s How a Loan Recast Can Lower Your Payment

If you're navigating the Phoenix or Scottsdale housing market right now, there's a good chance...
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How Arizona Homeowners Can Use a 3-Ladder Strategy to Pay Off a Mortgage and Fund Retirement

Many Arizona homeowners approaching retirement face the same question: Should I focus on paying off...
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FED holds rates – Buyers Just Got More Leverage — Inventory Rises, Payments Ease

FOR THE WEEK OF August 3, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The elevator to success...
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The 10 Steps to Buying a Home in Metro Phoenix (And Where Most Buyers Trip Up)

If you're starting the home search anywhere in Maricopa County, from Phoenix to Buckeye to...
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Housing Inventory Just Hit a Level We Haven’t Seen Since 2019

FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 27, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The only place success...
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The House That Started It All Could Kickstart What’s Next

Remember how exciting it was to buy your first place? It felt like crossing a...
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Mortgage Rates Hit an 11-Month High — Here’s What It Means for Your Next Move

FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 20, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Price is what you...
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More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer

If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into...
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14 Years Running: Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment

Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and...