by admin | May 7, 2026 | News
On March 10, 2026, the housing bill passed the Senate and returned to the House, highlighting bipartisan national focus on homeownership and tougher investor limits. A newly added section would bar large institutional investors owning >350 single-family homes from...
by admin | May 6, 2026 | News
The US housing market stayed subdued as Treasury yields whipsawed and mortgage rates climbed, with conflict-driven uncertainty and higher oil prices keeping many buyers cautious. The conflict, which began in Late-Q1, had already hurt the national housing outlook....
by admin | May 4, 2026 | News
FHA mortgages were positioned for first-time buyers and borrowers facing credit challenges, with tools that compared local lender rates using basic loan details only. These loans were insured by a federal agency, helping lenders accept broader credit profiles while...
by admin | May 3, 2026 | News
The Greater Phoenix housing affordability index rose from 71 to 77, with inventory up 8.3%, allowing 77% of median-income households to afford median-priced homes. Median home prices declined 2% to $480,000, with closed sales steady but pending sales down 17.6%....
by admin | May 2, 2026 | News
Mortgage rates in the Phoenix area have eased, creating favorable conditions for buyers with more options and assistance programs available. VA loans offer protection from rate volatility, and builders are providing incentives like closing cost coverage and rate...
