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The One Thing I'd Do Today If I Were Even Loosely Thinking About Buying a Home
A while back I promised a follow-up on what I'd actually do today if buying a home was somewhere out on my horizon. Here's the golden nugget, and it involves equity you might already be sitting on.
Published on 07/30/2026
VA Loans in Gilbert, AZ: The Benefit More Buyers Should Be Using
VA loans might be the most underused benefit in the entire mortgage world, and Gilbert is full of buyers who qualify without realizing just how good this deal actually is.
Published on 07/29/2026
Conventional Loans in Queen Creek: The Quiet Workhorse of Home Financing
Conventional loans are the quiet workhorse of the mortgage world, and they happen to fit a lot of Queen Creek buyers perfectly. Here's why.
Published on 07/28/2026
Refinancing, Explained: What It Actually Is (and When It's Worth Doing)
Refinancing sounds complicated until you realize it's really just swapping one loan for a better one. Here's the plain-English guide, myths and all.
Published on 07/27/2026
Should You Sell Your Current Home Before Buying a New One?
Should you sell your current home before buying your next one? Learn the pros, cons, financing options, and key factors that can help you make the best move for your financial situation.
Published on 07/27/2026
How to Get Prequalified for a Mortgage in Mesa, AZ
Mesa's market has shifted, and buyers actually have some breathing room these days. Here's how to get prequalified so you can use that leverage instead of watching it pass you by.
Published on 07/24/2026
San Tan Valley, AZ Home Loans & Mortgage Guide | Jared Halbert Mortgage Broker
San Tan Valley just leveled up from unincorporated community to its own official town, and the housing market out there is only getting more interesting. Here's what buyers should know.
Published on 07/22/2026
Thinking About Buying in Gilbert? Let's Talk Mortgages
Gilbert keeps showing up on every "best place to live" list, and the mortgage side of buying here doesn't have to be complicated. Here's the plain-English version.
Published on 07/21/2026
Not Buying for a While? Here's What I'd Start Doing Today
In my last post I promised to share what I'd actually do today if I were even loosely thinking about buying a home down the road. Here it is, and none of it requires a crystal ball.
Published on 07/20/2026