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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...