How Long Should You Live in a House Before Selling in Arizona? The 2026 Break Even Math

Published on: 11/01/2026

The old five year rule was built for a market that was appreciating. With prices flat, the honest answer is however long it takes to cover the cost of selling. Here is the math. 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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