Coming soon listings are changing the rules of the home
The real estate industry loves to frame "coming soon" listings as a gift to buyers. Early access. A head start. The inside track. But the reality of how
Mortgage rates have gone wild, so what's next for housing?
Mortgage rates have swung more than two full percentage points in the span of about 18 months. That's not normal volatility. That's a market that can't
Home Equity Investment (HEI): Pros & Cons 2026
Home equity investment — you may have heard it called an HEI or a shared equity agreement — is one of those financial products that sounds almost too
Mortgage Relief and Mortgage Assistance Grants | 2026
A lot of homeowners don't know these programs exist until they're already 60 days behind. That's the gap I want to close with this guide. Mortgage relief
Climate risk is turning insurance and resilience into deal
Climate risk has moved from a talking point to a transaction variable. In Phoenix, I'm seeing it show up in offers, inspection negotiations, and financing
More renters struggling with monthly housing costs
Roughly half of American renters are now considered cost-burdened — meaning they're spending more than 30% of their gross income on housing. That's not a
Where builder discounts are biggest and who is still buying
Nationally, new home supply is sitting around 8 to 9 months — a level that hasn't been sustained this long since the post-2008 correction. Builders are
Builders cut prices as new home supply holds at 8.5 months
Eight and a half months of supply. That's where the new home market stands right now, and it's a number that should get your attention whether you're
Down Payments Surge as Homebuyers Seek Shield From Rising
Median down payments in the US just hit their highest level on record. The typical homebuyer is now putting down roughly $67,500 — about 18.6% of the
Hot economic data sends mortgage rates to yearly highs
Mortgage rates don't move in a straight line, but sometimes the bond market gets a jolt that sends them lurching upward in a matter of days. That's
Arizona HOA U-Turns on Foreclosure of $475K Home Over
When the story broke, most people couldn't believe it was legal. An HOA in Arizona had moved to foreclose on an ailing couple's home — a property worth
How to Pay for Aging-in-Place Home Modifications for a
Arizona has one of the fastest-growing senior populations in the country. The Phoenix metro alone added tens of thousands of residents over 65 in the last
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