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Home Buying More Homes, More Leverage— So Why Isn’t Tucson Housing More Affordable? More Homes, More Leverage— So Why Isn’t Tucson Housing More Affordable? Greater Tucson and Oro Valley Housing Market Update  |  Week of October 19 2026 By Lori and Patrick Crouch  •  Crouch Desert Duo The short answer: Greater Tucson buyers have more properties to choose from and more room to negotiate, but mortgage rates near […]
Home Buying Tucson Home Prices Rose—So Why Did Pending Sales Fall 22%?   Tucson Home Prices Rose—So Why Did Pending Sales Fall 22%? October 12, 2026 | Crouch Desert Duo | Coldwell Banker Realty If you’re considering buying or selling a home in Greater Tucson, September’s housing numbers might seem contradictory: the median sale price increased, while substantially fewer homes went under contract. Both can be true. […]
Home Buying Mortgage Rates Changed Again— Does Your Preapproval Still Work? Mortgage Rates Changed Again— Does Your Preapproval Still Work? Crouch Desert Duo | Oro Valley • Tucson • Surrounding Communities If you were preapproved for a mortgage a few weeks ago, you may be assuming you already know how much home you can afford. It may be time to check again. Mortgage rates have moved […]
Home Buying The Weekly Walkthrough: What 7% Mortgage Rates Mean for Tucson and Oro Valley The Weekly Walkthrough: What 7% Mortgage Rates Mean for Tucson and Oro Valley The housing market did not suddenly stop when mortgage rates crossed 7%. But buyers are paying closer attention to monthly payments, and sellers need to recognize that affordability now influences nearly every negotiation. At the same time, the latest market figures show […]
Home Buying The Weekly Walkthrough: This Week in Real Estate The Weekly Walkthrough This Week in Real Estate September 14, 2026 If you’re buying or selling a home right now, three developments are worth watching this week. They point in slightly different directions – which may be the most ‘2026 housing market’ thing imaginable. Mortgage rates moved higher Freddie Mac reported that the average 30-year […]
Home Buying The ROAD to Housing Act: What It Could Mean for Buyers and Sellers   The ROAD to Housing Act: What It Could Mean for Buyers and Sellers Housing affordability has been a concern for years. Home prices have risen, mortgage rates have made monthly payments more difficult, and in many communities there simply have not been enough homes for sale. Congress recently addressed some of these challenges through […]
Home Buying Front Porch Wisdom: How Much House Can You Really Afford? Front Porch Wisdom Practical Home Buying, Selling & Living Advice How Much House Can You Really Afford? (Hint: It May Not Be What the Bank Says.) One of the first questions buyers ask is, “How much house can I afford?” It’s an important question, but over nearly four decades in real estate, I’ve come to […]
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