When mortgage rates are high, most buyers immediately focus on the interest rate - and understandably so. Even a relatively small change in rates can have a noticeable impact on a monthly mortgage payment. But the interest rate isn't the only number buyers should be paying attention to.

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Higher mortgage rates and affordability are a challenge for the housing market. But if you’re planning to purchase your next home with cash, today’s higher rates can actually create an advantage.

While financed buyers are focused on interest rates and monthly payments, cash buyers have the ability to look …

If you're considering buying or selling a condo in Arizona, new Fannie Mae condo financing rules in 2026 could affect how easily a buyer can obtain a mortgage—and potentially how marketable a condo is for sellers.

Fannie Mae has updated its condominium project review, reserve funding and insurance requirements. …

For many people, the idea of owning a home in Arizona doesn't begin with an immediate move. It begins with a vision.

Maybe you're dreaming of escaping cold winters, spending more time outdoors, living closer to family, or creating a place where future vacations eventually become everyday life. Others …

There are a lot of headlines out there about the state of the real estate market. It’s important to know what’s real, and what is simply just click bait. Here are just a few talking points to be aware of.

“A housing crash is coming”

While prices may …

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Buying your first home in today’s market can feel tough. Between high home prices and mortgage rates, affordability is still a big challenge. And some buyers are making one simple trade-off that’s getting them in the door faster: square footage.

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Most agents won't tell you... If a home stretches your budget so thin that you’re sacrificing your peace of mind, it’s not the right fit. In our current market, where there are plenty of bidding wars still happening, I encourage my buyers to evaluate what the house is …