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Cutting the Red Tape, Tracking the Rates: What Inflation and GDP Say About Mortgages in 2025 📌
Sticky inflation and a surprise GDP slip are reshaping the mortgage conversation—here’s what’s going on and why it matters.
FHA Is Cutting the Red Tape
FHA is cutting the red tape with 12 new policy rollbacks starting July 1, 2025—making home loans more accessible and the process much smoother.
🌵DOGE Layoffs Lead to Listings in the Valley of the Sun
Federal funding cuts and remote work rollbacks are starting to reshape Arizona’s housing market, creating new opportunities as inventory grows and demand shifts.
🔥 May Market Heat Check: Who’s Hot & Why AZ Is Warming Up
The Northeast continues to dominate the housing market, but Phoenix is starting to heat up with a 19-spot jump in national rankings. While homes are still sitting longer in Arizona, smart buyers and sellers should keep an eye on rising demand this summer.
Fewer Spam Calls? Trigger Leads Bill Passes Senate
The Senate just passed a bill that could finally put an end to trigger leads—those annoying spam calls you get after applying for a mortgage. If signed into law, it will give buyers more privacy and control during the home loan process.
🔥 Phoenix Beats Inflation! 2nd Lowest in the U.S.
Phoenix has the 2nd-lowest inflation rate in the U.S., giving local homeowners a break on rising costs and a potential edge in today’s housing market.
🔍 Mixed Jobs Report Sends Mixed Signals for Mortgage Rates
Jobs are up, but the cracks are showing beneath the surface—and the Fed is taking notice. Mortgage rates won’t drop just yet, so homebuyers and sellers need a smart plan moving forward.
🏠 Should Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Be Privatized?
The future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is back in the spotlight, with renewed debate over whether to privatize the mortgage giants. What happens next could reshape mortgage rates, loan access, and the stability of the housing market.
🏛️HUD Shake-Up What it Means
Staffing shortages at HUD is putting FHA loan processing, insurance claims, and fair housing enforcement at risk. For Arizona homebuyers and investors, that could mean delays, disruptions, and more uncertainty in the months ahead.
Arizona Real Estate Update
The U.S. Housing Market Has Nearly 500,000 More Sellers Than Buyers—the Most on Record. That Will Likely Cause Home Prices to Fall
🎢Market Shake-Up: What’s Next for Arizona Homebuyers and Sellers?
The 2025 housing market is cooling nationwide, and Arizona buyers, sellers, and homeowners should prepare for a more balanced, negotiable real estate landscape
🏡 Mortgage Rates in 2025
Mortgage rates are holding steady in the high 6% range for 2025, and while rate cuts may be coming, buyers shouldn’t count on big drops anytime soon.
Why Multigenerational Homes Are on the Rise
Multigenerational living isn’t just a trend—it’s how my family thrives, and with the right financing options, it can work beautifully for yours too.
Price Cuts Surge in Phoenix Housing Market 📉
Spring price cuts are heating up in Phoenix, giving buyers more negotiating power and sellers a reason to price smart.
Best Place to Live in the Valley? Here’s the 2025 Winner! 🌵🏡
Looking to settle down in the Phoenix area? Phoenix Magazine just released its 2025 Best Places to Live rankings — and the top spot in the Valley goes to Arcadia!
Inflation Persists: What February's Economic Data Means for Mortgage Rates and Home Buyers
February’s economic data shows persistent inflation and slower consumer spending, signaling that mortgage rates may remain steady or rise, making it crucial for buyers to act sooner rather than later.
🏡 Remodeling for Retirement: How the Aging Population is Reshaping Home Renovations
Explore how the aging population is driving a surge in home renovations and the remodeling market's promising growth in 2025, fueled by home equity and the trend of aging in place.
📕FHA’s New Appraisal Rule: Impact on Homebuyers & Sellers
The FHA’s latest appraisal rule change could mean faster closings and lower costs for homebuyers, but what are the potential risks for buyers and sellers? Read on to find out!
Rocket Companies to Acquire Redfin
Rocket Companies will acquire digital real estate brokerage Redfin in an all-stock deal valued at $1.75 billion, or $12.50 per Redfin share, expected to close by mid-2025.