How Better Internet Can Boost Home Values in Small TownsIn many small towns, the internet used to feel like an extra. Today, it is more like a basic service. People need it to work, learn, shop, and stay in touch. When a town has slow or spotty internet, families notice. They may choose to live s
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04/30/2026
Pending Home Sales March 2026Pending home sales rose 1.5 percent in March to an index reading of 73.7. This beat economist forecasts and points to some underlying demand even as the broader market moves at a measured pace.Contracts to buy previously owned homes signal future closings in the comin
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04/29/2026
Did you see the president reading 2 Chronicles 7:14+? I didn't see it, but it is being reposted all over social media. The passage is a pretty significant set of ideas. Whether you're a student of the Bible or not, it appears to be an appropriate passage for the times we are experiencing. The lin
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04/28/2026
Why a Maricopa Judge Is Weighing Election Power ShiftsIn Maricopa County, AZ, a quiet and unnoticed court battle is shaping how future elections will be run in that state. A Superior Court judge is hearing a lawsuit that centers on who controls the people, money, and responsibilities that make El
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04/27/2026
Spring Rates Drop Inventory UpMortgage rates pulled back this week from recent highs. The 30-year fixed rate dropped to around 6.37 percent after hitting a seven-month peak. This modest decline offers some relief even as other factors shape buyer activity.Active listings continue to rise in many
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04/26/2026
Pick a Lender and Commit Because Rate Shopping Has a LimitRate shopping is smart. It's financially responsible. Every buyer should understand their options. I'm not here to tell you otherwise.But there's a point where smart shopping becomes its own kind of chaos. I've watched a buyer cross that l
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04/25/2026
Listing Language Can Complicate A Mortgage. How?She fell in love with the house immediately. The layout was right. The neighborhood was right. The price was right. There was one small note in the listing that raised a flag: the seller would "offer a credit to replace the roof." Transparent, she t
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04/24/2026
Don't Change Jobs or Retire While Under Contract -Especially if your are getting a loan to purchase!!!He did everything right. Pre-approved early. Worked with a strong lender. Went through full underwriting. Received a commitment letter most buyers would be thrilled with. He even waived the mortg
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04/23/2026
Real Estate Rule Changes Reveal Commission System GapsReal estate rule changes highlight the gap between how the commission system is described and how it operates in practice. Arizona buyers and sellers have felt these shifts since the 2024 updates.The National Association of Realtors no longer
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04/22/2026
Slow Spring Start Creates Real Estate Buyer OpeningsMarch existing-home sales slipped 3.6 percent from February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million units. This marks a cautious beginning to the spring season despite more homes reaching the market. Median sales price rose modestly
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04/21/2026
