*Click for mortgage interest rate information for April 2019 I received a fact-packed email recently from a local mortgage lender. This is someone I’ve worked with enough to know that their information is solid, skewed neither positive or negative but true and unbiased. Andrew McCrossen, a Loan Officer at V.I.P Mortgage did a little digging… Read More
Home Prices
Teachers are at Ground Level of Housing Affordability Stats
We are all for the sentiment behind the “Red for Ed” movement. Not only is compensation for Arizona teachers near the bottom of the barrel, but student test scores for the state are among the lowest in the country. Admittedly not every problem is solved by throwing money at it, but there is irrefutable evidence… Read More
Homes with These Features Sell for up to 13 Percent More and 60 Days Faster
I know everyone is probably sick of hearing it, but no matter where you live or when you sell, the key to getting the most for your home in the shortest amount of time is accurate pricing. Especially now, when appraisers seem to be overly cautious and home buyers are more savvy than ever before…. Read More
Existing-Home Sales on Track for Further Expansion in 2016
Following the housing market’s best year since the recession, existing-home sales are expected to increase in 2016 at a moderate pace; although affordability pressures from inventory shortages and rising mortgage rates could slow the potential for even stronger sales momentum, according to an economic forecast forum held last week at the 2015 REALTORS® Conference &… Read More
Tempe Fast 15 – Sunday
Tempe, Arizona’s 15 newest listings for Sunday, April 19, 2015