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Phoenix Metro Real Estate Snapshot: Week of June 08, 2025
Weekly snapshot of Phoenix Metro real estate: median prices, listings, mortgage rates, cancellations, and buyer/seller tips - June 08, 2025
Published on 6/9/2025 -
Phoenix Metro Real Estate Snapshot: Week of June 01, 2025
Weekly snapshot of Phoenix Metro real estate: median prices, listings, mortgage rates, cancellations, and buyer/seller tips - June 01, 2025
Published on 6/2/2025 -
Phoenix Metro Real Estate Snapshot: Week of May 25, 2025
Weekly snapshot of Phoenix Metro real estate: median prices, listings, mortgage rates, cancellations, and buyer/seller tips - May 25, 2025
Published on 5/26/2025 -
Phoenix Metro Real Estate Snapshot: Week of May 18, 2025
Weekly snapshot of Phoenix Metro real estate: median prices, listings, mortgage rates, cancellations, and buyer/seller tips - May 18, 2025
Published on 5/19/2025 -
Phoenix Metro Real Estate Snapshot: Week of May 11, 2025
Weekly snapshot of Phoenix Metro real estate: median prices, listings, mortgage rates, cancellations, and buyer/seller tips - May 11, 2025
Published on 5/12/2025 -
Phoenix Metro Real Estate Snapshot – Week of May 4, 2025
Weekly snapshot of Phoenix Metro real estate: median prices, listings, mortgage rates, cancellations, and buyer/seller tips - May 4, 2025
Published on 5/5/2025 -
Phoenix Metro Real Estate Snapshot – Week of April 27, 2025
Weekly snapshot of Phoenix Metro real estate: median prices, listings, mortgage rates, cancellations, and buyer/seller tips - April 27, 2025
Published on 4/28/2025 -
Phoenix Metro Real Estate Snapshot – Week of April 20, 2025
Weekly snapshot of Phoenix Metro real estate: median prices, listings, mortgage rates, cancellations, and buyer/seller tips - April 20, 2025
Published on 4/20/2025 -
Save Big on Your Home Journey (or Help a Friend!)
Guide for home buyers/sellers or referrers: set goals, prep finances, pick an agent. Save 1-2% or MORE! with Seeking Agents™.
Published on 4/18/2025 -
Get Your Home Market-Ready: What to Do Before You List
First impressions matter. Here’s how to prep your home to sell faster and stand out in today’s competitive market.
Published on 4/16/2025 -
PMI, Loan Types & Budgeting Tips for First-Time Buyers
Learn how different loan types affect your budget, what PMI really is, and how to choose a financing plan that fits your first home.
Published on 4/16/2025 -
Offers and Negotiations: How to Win or Choose the Best Deal
Learn how to make a winning offer—or evaluate one—by understanding what really matters beyond price.
Published on 4/16/2025 -
Showtime: How to Navigate Open Houses and Home Tours Like a Pro
From prepping your home to evaluating others, here’s how buyers and sellers can make the most of open houses and private tours.
Published on 4/16/2025 -
Choose Wisely: The Wrong Agent Can Cost You
Not all agents are equal. Learn how to choose the right one and why it can mean thousands saved—or lost—in your next real estate move.
Published on 4/16/2025 -
Know Your Numbers: Real Estate Budgeting Basics
Learn how to budget, estimate costs, and understand financing basics for buying or selling a home—plus tips to lower commissions and upfront expenses.
Published on 4/16/2025 -
Smart Start: What Today’s Real Estate Market Means for You
Get a clear view of today’s housing market trends so you can make smarter decisions when buying or selling your home.
Published on 4/16/2025 -
Market Update - Phoenix Metro - April 15,2025
Weekly snapshot of Phoenix Metro real estate: median prices, listings, mortgage rates, cancellations, and buyer/seller tips - April 15,2025
Published on 4/15/2025 -
Feeling Outgunned? - What Sellers See in First-Time Buyers
First-time home buyers often face challenges in a competitive market. Discover what sellers prioritize when choosing an offer.
Published on 3/7/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Indiana
Find first-time home buyer programs in Indiana, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/27/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Wyoming
Find first-time home buyer programs in Wyoming, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/27/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Wisconsin
Find first-time home buyer programs in Wisconsin, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/27/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in West Virginia
Find first-time home buyer programs in West Virginia, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/27/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Washington
Find first-time home buyer programs in Washington, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/27/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Virginia
Find first-time home buyer programs in Virginia, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/27/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Vermont
Find first-time home buyer programs in Vermont, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/27/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Utah
Find first-time home buyer programs in Utah, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Texas
Find first-time home buyer programs in Texas, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Tennessee
Find first-time home buyer programs in Tennessee, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in South Dakota
Find first-time home buyer programs in South Dakota, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in South Carolina
Find first-time home buyer programs in South Carolina, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Rhode Island
Find first-time home buyer programs in Rhode Island, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Pennsylvania
Find first-time home buyer programs in Pennsylvania, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Oregon
Find first-time home buyer programs in Oregon, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Oklahoma
Find first-time home buyer programs in Oklahoma, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Ohio
Find first-time home buyer programs in Ohio, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in North Dakota
Find first-time home buyer programs in North Dakota, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in North Carolina
Find first-time home buyer programs in North Carolina, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in New York
Find first-time home buyer programs in New York, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in New Mexico
Find first-time home buyer programs in New Mexico, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Iowa
Find first-time home buyer programs in Iowa, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Illinois
Find first-time home buyer programs in Illinois, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Kansas
Find first-time home buyer programs in Kansas, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Kentucky
Find first-time home buyer programs in Kentucky, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Louisiana
Find first-time home buyer programs in Louisiana, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Maine
Find first-time home buyer programs in Maine, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Maryland
Find first-time home buyer programs in Maryland, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Massachusetts
Find first-time home buyer programs in Massachusetts, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Michigan
Find first-time home buyer programs in Michigan, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Minnesota
Find first-time home buyer programs in Minnesota, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Mississippi
Find first-time home buyer programs in Mississippi, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Missouri
Find first-time home buyer programs in Missouri, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Montana
Find first-time home buyer programs in Montana, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Nebraska
Find first-time home buyer programs in Nebraska, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Nevada
Find first-time home buyer programs in Nevada, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in New Hampshire
Find first-time home buyer programs in New Hampshire, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in New Jersey
Find first-time home buyer programs in New Jersey, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Idaho
Find first-time home buyer programs in Idaho, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Hawaii
Find first-time home buyer programs in Hawaii, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Georgia
Find first-time home buyer programs in Georgia, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Florida
Find first-time home buyer programs in Florida, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Washington, D.C.
Find first-time home buyer programs in Washington, D.C., including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Delaware
Find first-time home buyer programs in Delaware, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Connecticut
Find first-time home buyer programs in Connecticut, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/26/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Colorado
Find first-time home buyer programs in Colorado, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/11/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in California
Find first-time home buyer programs in California, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/11/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Arkansas
Find first-time home buyer programs in Arkansas, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/11/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Arizona
Find first-time home buyer programs in Arizona, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/11/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Alaska
Find first-time home buyer programs in Alaska, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/11/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Alabama
Find first-time home buyer programs in Alabama, including AHFA loans, down payment assistance, and mortgage credits to help you buy your first home.
Published on 2/11/2025 -
First-Time Home Buyer Programs by State
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also be a financial challenge. Thankfully, many states offer first-time home buyer programs.
Published on 2/11/2025 -
Complete Guide to Selling Your Home - A Step-by-Step guide
Selling your home can feel overwhelming, but the right plan makes it rewarding. Follow this step-by-step guide to navigate the process with confidence.
Published on 10/30/2024 -
The Ultimate Checklist for Homebuyers
Buying a home is a major milestone. Simplify the process with our ultimate checklist, guiding you from budgeting to closing.
Published on 10/28/2024 -
The Role of Credit in Buying Your First Home
Your credit score affects your mortgage rate and affordability. Learn how boosting it can simplify homebuying and save you money.
Published on 10/28/2024 -
Saving for a Down Payment: Tips for First-Time Buyers
Saving for a home down payment can feel overwhelming, but with smart strategies and support from government programs, your goal is within reach.
Published on 10/28/2024 -
First-Time Homebuyer Programs - What You Need to Qualify
Buying your first home? Explore local and national programs offering financial help, lower down payments, reduced rates, and more.
Published on 10/28/2024 -
Understanding the Mortgage Process for Homebuyers
This guide simplifies the mortgage process for home buyers—covering steps, loan types, and tips for securing the best rate.
Published on 10/28/2024 -
Rent vs. Buy - Is It Time to Make the Leap?
Deciding between renting and buying is a major financial choice. Learn the key factors to consider for your financial situation, lifestyle and goals.
Published on 10/27/2024 -
Why Location Matters - Choosing the Right Neighborhood
Location is crucial when buying a home. Learn how to evaluate neighborhoods and choose the perfect spot for your first home with this guide.
Published on 10/27/2024 -
The True Cost of Buying a Home - Beyond the Price Tag
When buying a home, hidden costs can surprise first-time buyers. Discover the expenses to consider for a smooth homeownership journey.
Published on 10/27/2024 -
Avoid These First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes
Buying your first home is exciting, but it comes with potential pitfalls. Avoid common mistakes and reduce stress with our list of tips for first-time buyers.
Published on 10/27/2024 -
Preparing for Your Home Inspection - What to Expect and Ask
A home inspection is essential for understanding a property’s condition before buying. How to prepare, what to expect, and questions to ask for your inspection.
Published on 10/25/2024 -
How to Budget for Renovations After You Buy
Buying a home is just the start. Plan and budget for renovations and repairs with this guide to keep your finances steady.
Published on 10/25/2024 -
How to Compete in a Hot Real Estate Market
In a hot market, first-time buyers face bidding wars and fast decisions. Learn strategies to make competitive offers while staying on budget.
Published on 10/25/2024 -
The Benefits of Using a Buyer’s Agent
Buying your first home can be overwhelming. Discover how a buyer’s agent simplifies the process and ensures the best deal for first-time buyers.
Published on 10/25/2024 -
The Hidden Risks of Dual Agency and How to Avoid Them
Buying a home is a big investment—dedicated representation is key. Learn why avoiding dual agency ensures your interests come first.
Published on 10/25/2024 -
Homebuying Terms You Need to Know
The homebuying process can be confusing. This glossary covers essential real estate terms to boost your confidence and help you make informed decisions.
Published on 10/25/2024