Arizona Real Estate Radio

Tip Tuesday, 4-7 Min Real Estate Tips With rates still elevated, refinancing is not always the obvious move. ​ In this Real Estate Tip Tuesday, we talk about mortgage recasting, a lesser-known option that may help some homeowners lower their monthly payment without replacing their entire loan. ​ ​ If you have been thinking about refinancing just to bring your payment down, this is one conversation...

Arizona Monthly Market Housing Update The Phoenix housing market seems to be sending mixed signals right now, and if you're only reading the headlines, it's easy to get the wrong impression. This month, we're digging into what we're actually seeing on the ground, from seasonal shifts to buyer demand, seller concessions, mortgage activity, and the local factors that matter here in Arizona. ​ ​ We'l...

Tip Tuesday, 4-7 Min Real Estate Tips Renters have been making housing payments every month, but for a long time, those payments did not always help them the way other credit accounts could. ​ That is changing. ​ In this Real Estate Tip Tuesday, we talk about how newer credit scoring and underwriting tools may use positive rent payment history when it is properly reported or available, and why tha...

Tip Tuesday, 4-7 Min Real Estate Tips A recent comment on one of our Monthly Market Update episodes claimed we had forgotten about the 2008 housing crash. ​ ​ We had to respond. ​ ​ Phoenix remembers that market very clearly, and that is exactly why this comparison deserves a closer look. In this Real Estate Tip Tuesday, we talk about what people are missing when they compare today’s Phoenix housi...

Tip Tuesday, 4-7 Min Real Estate Tips Some homes lose buyers before the buyer ever says a word. In this Real Estate Tip Tuesday, we talk about the small details that can make a home feel poorly maintained, neglected, or harder to trust. ​ ​ Buyers notice more than sellers realize. This episode is about the quiet signals that can turn buyers off and why presentation, maintenance, and first impressi...

Tip Tuesday, 4-7 Min Real Estate Tips Flood zones are not just a coastal issue. In Arizona, they can affect the mortgage side of buying a home, including loan requirements, monthly payment, and overall affordability. ​ ​ In this Real Estate Tip Tuesday, we talk about why buyers should check flood status early, before they are emotionally attached to a home. ​ ​ Check the FEMA Flood Map Service Cen...

Arizona Monthly Market Housing Update If you only followed the headlines, you would think Phoenix AZ real estate was falling apart. ​ ​ Record inventory. Market crash warnings. Affordability doom (how can it be both?). Buyer panic. ​ ​ The problem? The actual local data tells a very different story. ​ ​ In this episode, we break down the numbers behind the headlines, expose where local media is ge...

Tip Tuesday, 4-7 Min Real Estate Tips Kevin Warsh is the new Federal Reserve Chair, and a lot of people are wondering what that could mean for mortgage rates. In this Real Estate Tip Tuesday, we talk through what changes at the Fed can signal, why markets react to leadership shifts, and what buyers and homeowners should be watching next. ​ ​ ​ Connect with Team EvoAZ: Text ConnectWithKatie to 480-...

A Quick Neighborhood Tour In this episode of The Neighborhood News, Katie Halle Lambert with Team EvoAZ at eXp Realty takes you inside Avance at South Mountain, also known as Vistal Phase 1, in Phoenix, Arizona 85042. ​ ​ This South Mountain foothill community offers a beautiful blend of newer homes, mountain views, gated neighborhood amenities and access to one of Phoenix’s most iconic outdoor de...

A Quick Neighborhood Tour In this episode of The Neighborhood News, Katie Halle Lambert with Team EvoAZ at eXp Realty takes you inside Freeman Farms in Gilbert, Arizona, a beautiful Fulton Homes community in south Gilbert known for spacious single-family homes, a neighborhood lake, playgrounds and a welcoming East Valley lifestyle.​​​Located near Greenfield Road and Queen Creek Road, Freeman Farms...

Tip Tuesday, 4-7 Min Real Estate Tips More people are teaming up to buy homes right now, whether it’s family, friends, or multi generational households. In this Real Estate Tip Tuesday, we talk about why this trend is growing and how different property types can support it.​​From duplexes and homes with casitas to NextGen style layouts and flexible floor plans, there are more options than people r...

A Quick Neighborhood Tour In this episode of The Neighborhood News, Katie Halle Lambert with Team EvoAZ at eXp Realty takes you inside The Pointe South Mountain, a resort-style community in Phoenix’s Ahwatukee and South Mountain area. ​ ​ Tucked near 48th Street and Baseline, close to Arizona Grand Resort and South Mountain, The Pointe South Mountain is known for its Mediterranean-inspired archite...

Arizona Monthly Market Housing Update The headlines are loud right now, but the real Arizona housing data tells a completely different story and we break it all down in this episode. ​ ​ We expose the clickbait, explain what is actually happening in the Phoenix market, and reveal why Phoenix just ranked among the TOP 10 cities where millennials are finding the best mix of jobs, income, and housing...

Tip Tuesday, 4-7 Min Real Estate Tips Some homes sell quickly, while others sit and don’t get the same traction, even in the same market. In this Real Estate Tip Tuesday, we break down what’s really behind that.​​Market conditions absolutely matter, but pricing, condition, and presentation are what determine how a home performs within that market. Homes that sit are often misaligned with where buy...

Tip Tuesday, 4-7 Min Real Estate Tips A lot of people are making assumptions about down payments… and it’s costing them. ​ ​ Different loan types work very differently, and most of what people believe is outdated. ​ ​ This is one of those topics that can completely change how you approach buying. We broke it down in this episode. ​ ​ ​ Connect with Team EvoAZ: Text ConnectWithKatie to 480-508-9828...

Tip Tuesday, 4-7 Min Real Estate Tips A lot of buyers are sitting on the sidelines waiting for rates to drop. ​ ​ What they are not thinking about is what happens when they do. ​ ​ Lower rates don’t always mean lower payments. They usually bring more buyers back into the market, more competition, and more pressure on prices. ​ ​ In this episode, we break down the hidden cost of waiting, and why tr...

Tip Tuesday, 4-7 Min Real Estate Tips Everyone throws around “buyer’s market” and “seller’s market” like it automatically tells you what prices are doing. ​ ​ It doesn’t. ​ ​ In this episode, we break down what these terms actually mean, why they are often misunderstood, and how supply and demand really drive the market, not just price headlines. ​ ​ Because you can have a seller’s market with fla...

Tip Tuesday, 4-7 Min Real Estate Tips Most homeowners don’t think about title fraud… until it’s too late. ​ ​ There’s a free tool in Maricopa County that can help you catch issues early, but almost no one is using it. ​ ​ It takes minutes to set up and could make a big difference. ​ ​ We break down what it is, what to watch for, and why it matters. ​ ​ ​ Here’s the link: https://recorder.maricopa....

Arizona Monthly Market Housing Update We break down why mortgage rates spiked in March, what is driving that movement, and what could change next across the Phoenix area. We also talk through timing strategies, including when it may or may not make sense to lock your rate.​​There is also a major update to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac condo guidelines that could reopen financing opportunities for Ari...

Tip Tuesday, 4-7 Min Real Estate Tips A major housing bill, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, recently passed the Senate with strong bipartisan support, and it’s getting a lot of attention. In this Real Estate Tip Tuesday, we talk through what this bill is aiming to do. ​ ​ It’s important to understand that this is not fully finalized into law yet, and even when it is, changes like this take t...

Tip Tuesday, 4-7 Min Real Estate Tips Mortgage rates have been moving, and a lot of people are trying to figure out why. ​ ​ In this Real Estate Tip Tuesday, we talk through what’s actually driving rates right now, including inflation, bond markets, and how global events like the ongoing conflict in the Middle East can create uncertainty that impacts financial markets. ​ ​ This episode is about un...

Real Estate Fitness, Keeping your Real Estate Muscle Strong Most homeowners think getting organized means buying more bins. ​ ​ It does not. ​ ​ In this episode of Real Estate Fitness, Katie sits down with a professional organizer to break down what actually creates calm, functional spaces and what secretly adds more clutter. ​ ​ ​ They talk about the difference between decluttering and organizing...

Tip Tuesday, 4-7 Min Real Estate Tips Wildfire risk is a real concern in many parts of Arizona. In this episode, we talk about the Firewise program and how simple steps around your home and in your community can help reduce wildfire risk and improve a home’s chances of surviving a fire. ​ ​ ​ Learn more about the Firewise program here : https://www.firewise.org/ ​ ​ ​ Connect with Team EvoAZ: Text...

Tip Tuesday, 4-7 Min Real Estate Tips If your mortgage payment has ever changed unexpectedly, escrow is usually the reason. In this Real Estate Tip Tuesday, we talk through what escrow accounts actually do, how escrow analyses work, and why things like property taxes or insurance can affect your monthly payment. ​ ​ We also touch on what happens if a home becomes uninsured and why lenders sometime...

Real Estate Fitness, Keeping your Real Estate Muscle Strong Deferred maintenance rarely feels urgent until it suddenly becomes unavoidable. ​ In part two of this Real Estate Fitness series, Katie and Sonya build on the conversation from part one and dive into additional maintenance habits that tend to be overlooked by homeowners. ​ ​ This is part two of a two-part series and is best listened to af...