Seller Financing in Arizona 2026: How Owner Carryback Deals Actually Work

Published on: 09/17/2026

Seller financing lets an Arizona seller act as the lender, with the buyer paying them directly, usually at a rate 1 to 3 points above market and with a balloon due in 3 to 7 years. Here is how carryback deals really work. Pillar Mortgage Group, NMLS #2700076

New Build vs Resale in Phoenix 2026: Which One Actually Costs Less?

Published on: 08/20/2026

In 2026 the value gap between new builds and resale homes in Phoenix has narrowed sharply. Builder rate buydowns pulled back from about 3.99% to roughly 4.5%, so resale is competing again. Pillar Mortgage Group, NMLS #2700076

Phoenix Buyer's Market 2026: How to Win With Seller Concessions

Published on: 07/16/2026

Phoenix is a buyer's market in 2026, with inventory up 15-20% and a quarter of listings cutting price. Learn how to negotiate seller concessions in Arizona. Pillar Mortgage Group, NMLS #2700076.

North Phoenix Housing Market 2026: How TSMC Jobs Are Reshaping Demand

Published on: 07/09/2026

The North Phoenix housing market in 2026 is being reshaped by TSMC's mega-plant and thousands of new jobs, driving steady demand in Peoria, Glendale, Anthem and Cave Creek even as the broader Valley favors buyers. 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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