Home Financing

Lending update: inventory rises, Fed meeting insights.

The Fed meets Wednesday. Inventory Climbs. Rates Ease Slightly.

FOR THE WEEK OF October 26, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Well done is better...
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Renovate or Relocate? What Phoenix-Area Homeowners Should Know Before Deciding

You have spent years making your house feel like home. Maybe you raised kids here,...
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What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers

Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell...
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The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t the One You’d Get in Metro Phoenix

You've probably seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to their highest point since...
Lending update: job rates and buyer leverage insights.

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...
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Maximize Moves, Minimize Mortgage Payments With Reverse Mortgage

This mortgage strategy is widely misunderstood, but could help you uncover transactions that otherwise never...
"Guide on recasting payments for homebuyers."

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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His, Hers & Ours: How a Reverse Mortgage Can Help Protect Blended Families

As more people find love later in life, a new financial planning challenge is becoming...
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The True ROI of Refinancing: More Than Simply a Lower Rate

Most people look at refinancing through one lens: “Can I lower my interest rate?” That...
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Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers

You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind....
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Native American Section 184 vs. VA Loan: Which Is Right for You?

Section 184 vs. VA Loan: Which Is Right for You? | Kevin Brierton If you're...
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VA Loan vs. Conventional Loan: Which One Is Right for You?

If you're a Veteran or active duty service member shopping for a home, you've probably...
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What Most Veterans Don’t Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit

Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a...
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New Home Prices Are at Their Lowest Since 2021. Here’s What That Means for Buyers Right Now.

If you've always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you...
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Record High Mortgage Debt Sounds Scary. Here’s What the Headlines Leave Out.

You may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record...
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Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age

Wednesday April 30th, 2026 For Sellers, Senior Market, Agent Value, Downsize, Selling Tips At some...
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Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now? Here’s What To Keep in Mind.

With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering...
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Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know.

If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still...
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How a Reverse Mortgage Became a Wealth Transfer Tool

Most people hear “reverse mortgage” and think last resort. That’s incomplete. In the right situation,...
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You Can’t Control What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates. But You Can Control This.

Mortgage rates have been volatile lately. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that...