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Should you buy a second Home in Flagstaff in 2025?

Why Invest in a Second Home or Relocate to Flagstaff in 2025 Flagstaff, Arizona, continues to attract attention as a prime location for both second-home buyers and those seeking relocation. The city’s unique blend of natural beauty, vibrant community, and robust real estate market makes it an appealing choice. Strong Home Price Appreciation In 2024, […]
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Affiliated Business Disclosures in Arizona Real Estate — What They Mean for You

What Is an Affiliated Business Arrangement? An affiliated business arrangement exists when a real estate brokerage has a financial connection to another company involved in your transaction. Common examples include: A brokerage that owns part of a title or escrow company A real estate company connected to a mortgage lender An affiliated home warranty or […]
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Welcome to Winter 2023-24 in Flagstaff Arizona!

Unlocking the Charms of Flagstaff: Your Ultimate Guide to Homeownership in the Pines Hello, future Flagstaff homeowners! As a Realtor who’s had the privilege of helping countless families find their dream homes in this enchanting corner of Arizona, I am thrilled to be your guide to the vibrant and welcoming community of Flagstaff. Nestled amidst […]
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Fed Watch. Anticipating interest rate hikes or reductions

Forecasting Federal Reserve policy changes in coming months. The new expectations from the futures market are for a quarter percent rate hike in February, which should hold through March and May. Note: In the lower chart a 100.0% probability of change is a 100.0% probability the rate will rise. The current rate is 4.25%-4.50%. AFTER FOMC MEETING […]
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Christmas Week Interest Rate Update!

Last week, the Fed’s decision to slow the pace of rate hikes from 0.75% to 0.50%, along with lower-than-expected consumer price inflation, sent mortgage rates lower. Both signaled that inflation may be starting to cool. Freddie Mac confirmed: “Mortgage rates continued their downward trajectory this week…. The good news for the housing market is that recent declines in rates […]
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Let’s talk about Realtor Commissions and Big Tech

Big tech advertising companies have been getting into the real estate business for nearly 20 years now and in the last few years, they have begun to actually broker the purchase and sale of homes. The early model for these companies was this: Provide a nice website using information from local Realtor Associations and then […]