Phoenix Condo Prices Hit a Three Year Low in 2026: What Buyers Should Know

Published on: 09/10/2026

Phoenix condo prices fell to their lowest level since early 2023, with condos down 2.3% and townhomes down 7.8% in 2026. Here is what that means for buyers and what lenders check first. Pillar Mortgage Group, NMLS #2700076

How to Appeal Your Property Tax Valuation in Arizona: 2026 Deadlines and Process

Published on: 08/25/2026

Arizona homeowners have 60 days from the Notice of Value mailing date to appeal to the county assessor. Miss it and your next shot is Tax Court by December 15. Here is the full timeline and what evidence wins. Pillar Mortgage Group, NMLS #2700076

Does a Casita Add Value to Your Arizona Home? 2026 Appraisal and Rental Income Guide

Published on: 08/25/2026

A permitted casita in Scottsdale or Phoenix typically returns 70 to 90 percent of its build cost in appraised value and rents for $1,200 to $2,500 a month. Here is how appraisers and lenders actually treat it in 2026. Pillar Mortgage Group, NMLS #2700076

Arizona Water Rules and New Home Construction 2026: What Phoenix Buyers Need to Know

Published on: 08/25/2026

Arizona's 100 year assured water supply rule has slowed new subdivisions around metro Phoenix since 2023, and an April 2026 court ruling reopened the fight. Here is what it means for buyers, builders, and financing. Pillar Mortgage Group, NMLS #2700076

Seller Closing Costs in Arizona 2026: What Home Sellers Actually Pay

Published on: 08/18/2026

Arizona sellers typically pay 6% to 10% of the sale price at closing with commission included, or about 1% to 3% without it. Here is the full line item breakdown for Phoenix and Scottsdale sellers in 2026. Pillar Mortgage Group, NMLS #2700076

Arizona Mortgage and Home Selling Guides

Straight answers on buying, refinancing, and selling a home in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and across Arizona, from Blake Hermann, Director of Lending at Pillar Mortgage Group (NMLS #2271358).

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