Real Estate Market Updates

Aug. 20, 2026

New Fannie Mae Condo Financing Rules in Arizona for 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

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. …

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Aug. 14, 2026

Proposed MOVE Act Could Change the “Locked-In” Housing Market—But What Does It Mean for Homeowners?

For millions of homeowners, the decision to move has become less about whether they want a different home and more about whether they can afford to give up the mortgage they already have.

A homeowner may have bought a home several years ago with a mortgage rate in the …

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July 21, 2026

What Arizona Buyers Are Negotiating Right Now—And What the Latest Market Data Tells Us

If you've been following the headlines, you've probably heard a mix of conflicting messages about the housing market. Some suggest buyers should wait, while others warn prices will continue climbing.

The reality is more nuanced.

Arizona's housing market has become more balanced, creating opportunities for buyers who understand …

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Aug. 26, 2025

As Inventory Rises, Home Buyers Are Seeing Opportunity

Reposted from NAR Magazine

As Inventory Rises, Home Buyers Are Seeing OpportunityHome purchasers may find they have their best negotiating power in more than five years. More homes are finally hitting the market—and buyers are taking notice. Existing-home sales rose 2% in July from the previous month and inched above last year’s pace, as home buyers …

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April 25, 2025

Townhomes: A Smart Solution for Today’s First-Time Buyers

Reposted from Keeping Current Matters

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.

According to the …

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April 22, 2025

Baby Boomers Regain Top Spot as Largest Share of Home Buyers

Reposted from the National Association of Realtors (NAR)

WASHINGTON (April 1, 2025) – In a shift that underscores changing dynamics in thehousing market, baby boomers now make up the largest generational group of home buyers, according to the National Association of Realtors®.  

Generational Home Buyer Infographic

NAR's 2025 Home Buyers and …

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