It’s not easy being a first-time home buyer right now. If you, too, are struggling to afford homeownership, here are some workarounds to consider as you plot your first home purchase.

Given the limited number of available properties, if you’re a buyer in today’s market, you may need to expand your search to include both new construction and resale homes. But it can feel a little like comparing apples to oranges.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the factors you should consider when choosing between a new build or an existing home.

Buying a home is a significant commitment of both time and money. And a home purchase has the power to improve both your current quality of life and your future financial security, so the stakes are high.

Follow these five steps—and complete the corresponding worksheet offered below—to assess your priorities, streamline your search, and choose your next home with confidence.

Buying a home is a significant commitment of both time and money. And a home purchase has the power to improve both your current quality of life and your future financial security, so the stakes are high.

Follow these five steps—and complete the corresponding worksheet offered below—to assess your priorities, streamline your search, and choose your next home with confidence.

As the warm desert breeze caresses the iconic saguaro cacti, Tucson's real estate market is heating up for an electrifying spring season in 2024. Buckle up, house hunters and sellers, because we are about to witness a real estate market like no other!

Smartphones are not only a useful tool for communication. With the following apps, you can get organized (whether you plan to buy or sell), save money, learn about the homes in your neighborhood and get inspired for your next renovation project.

The journey to homeownership, at times, can feel like navigating uncharted waters. That's precisely where Pima Tucson Lighthouse 3.0 steps in—a guiding light, simplifying the complex process and making the dream of owning a home a reality.

In December, the Fed signaled that it was done raising interest rates—and suggested that it could cut rates by 0.75% over the coming year. While mortgages don’t directly follow the federal funds rate, they typically move in tandem—so cheaper home loans may finally be on the horizon.

Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership.

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it often comes with the challenge of navigating through various mortgage options. In this blog post, we'll outline the major differences and benefits of FHA, USDA, conventional, and VA loans, as well as touch on other potential mortgage options available to first-time buyers in Arizona.

Whether it's the annoying buzz of a mosquito or the scuttle of a beetle across your yard, these unwelcome guests can put a damper on our comfort and well-being. But fear not! Here are five effective and practical ways that will help you bid farewell to pesky critters and restore harmony to your living space.

Get all your homeowner’s insurance questions answered.

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Save your cash for more important things, like, you know, your mortgage.

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You’ve found the perfect home, and your offer has been accepted by the seller. So, what’s next? If you have partnered with a professional and knowledgeable REALTOR® you have been given a thorough review of what’s to come and you feel prepared to take the next step. This will be a nice refresher for you!