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New Appraisal Rules Are Coming November 2

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026 by Kristin
Appraisal Rules are Changing in November

Big changes are coming to residential appraisals on November 2, 2026. Here’s what homeowners need to know about UAD 3.6, the new appraisal format, and why better records on updates and improvements may matter more than ever.

Categories FirstTimeBuyers, HomeValues, Real Estate Trends Tags Homesmart, Kristin LaVanway, Kristin LaVanway Realtor, Valley Solutions Team

Maybe 7% Isn’t the Real Problem

September 12, 2026September 11, 2026 by Kristin
Phoenix housing affordability

Mortgage rates above 7%…ouch. Believe it or not, the big affordability problem isn’t mortgage rates…and it’s not really home prices either.

Categories FirstTimeBuyers, HomeValues, RealEstate Tags first time home buyers, homes prices in phoenix, Housing Affordability, mortgage rates, Phoenix Real Estate
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