Wednesday, August 28, 2024 / by Becky Trujillo
Events:
Ahwatukee Eats:
https://streetfoodfinder.com/AhwatukeeEats
Boots in the park:
https://bootsinthepark.com/locations/tempe-2-day/
Home and Garden Show:
https://maricopacountyhomeshows.com/
Olive Mill – Grill at the Mill
https://www.queencreekolivemill.com/pages/events-calendar
San Tan- Taco Fest
https://santanbrewing.com/event/santan-taco-fest/
Scottsdale Margarita Festival
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scottsdale-margarita-fest-tastings-included-tickets-934910300877
Fountain Hills – Oktoberfest
https://www.fourpeaksrotary.org/oktoberfest2024
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Concerts:
George Lopez – Gila River Resorts
https://playatgila.com/show/georgelopez/
Luis Fonsi – Wild Horse Pass
https://playatgila.com/show/luisfonsi/
Los Lobos – Gila River Resorts
https://playatgila.com/show/loslobos/
Morris Day and the/ ...
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Friday, August 16, 2024 / by Becky Trujillo
Mortgage Rates Drop Again - Homes are 10% Off
Record Share of Sellers Paying Buyers’ Fees
For Buyers:
On August 5th, everything went on sale in the housing industry. As discussed in last month’s edition, multiple factors are pointing towards improvements in mortgage rates this year. Well, it happened faster than many were expecting at the beginning of August as average mortgage rates dropped abruptly to 6.3% before settling at 6.5%, a significant improvement from last April’s average rate of 7.5%. The net result for buyers was a 10%-11% drop in the principal and interest payments regardless of loan amount. Loans between $300K-$400K saw calculated payments drop from $200-$270 per month, while those between $450K-$550K saw drops between $300-$370 per month.
The drop spurred an immediate 16% increase in refinance applications week over week, per the Mortgage Bankers Association, as homeowners who decided to buy and “date” their 7%-8% rat ...
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024 / by Becky Trujillo
Events:
Prescott Fine Art & Wine Festival
https://mountainartistsguild.org/fine-art-wine-festival/
Hot Wheels – Monster Truck
https://hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com/event/glendale-az-2024/
Park West After Dark
https://www.shopparkwest.com/event/395-park-west-after-dark-every-saturday-6-9-pm
ilbert Last Splash
https://www.gilbertaz.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/12180/
Sebastian Maniscalco
https://www.footprintcenter.com/events/sebastian-maniscalco/
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Concerts:
Air Supply
https://playatgila.com/show/airsupply/
Chris Brown
https://www.footprintcenter.com/events/chris-brown/
Chicago – Footprint Center
https://www.footprintcenter.com/events/earth-wind-and-fire-and-chicago/
Gipsy Kings Featuring Nicolas Reyes
https://playatgila.com/show/gipsy-kings- ...
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Monday, July 15, 2024 / by Becky Trujillo
Three More Cities in a Buyer’s Market - Incentives Continue to Rise
Rate Drops Equal Major Savings for Buyers
For Buyers:
The second half of 2024 is expected to be better than the first half for buyers in terms of mortgage rates. Last year from July to October rates rose from 7% to 8%, increasing payments by hundreds of dollars and knocking many buyers out of the market. This time around, housing analysts are not expecting more dramatic rate increases. Instead, multiple factors are pointing towards improvement.
All eyes are on the Federal Reserve Board to determine when they may drop the Federal Funds Rate this year, but the Fed’s eyes are on annual inflation rates and the labor market. June’s inflation report came down more than expected to 3.0% and the response from mortgage rates was immediate, dropping sharply to 6.82%. That’s a major improvement from the 7.51% recorded on April 30th, and a savings of $187 per month on a $400,000 loan ...
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Monday, July 1, 2024 / by Becky Trujillo
4th of July Fireworks:
Apache Junction:
https://www.apachejunctionaz.gov/700/4th-of-July
Avondale:
https://www.avondaleaz.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/9642/
Mesa AZ:
https://azcelebrationoffreedom.com/
Tempe AZ
https://tempe4th.com/
Chandler AZ
https://www.visitchandler.com/events/annual-events/4th-of-july/
Gilbert AZ
https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/special-events-and-permits/gilbert-s-july-4th-celebration
Phoenix AZ
https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/special-events/fabphx4
https://www.visitphoenix.com/stories/post/fourth-july-phoenix/
Queen Creek
https://schnepffarms.com/events-on-the-farm/
Scottsdale:
https://scottsdale4th.com/
EVENTS BY CITY:
*Apache Junction, AZ Events:
https://www.apachejunctionaz.gov/193/Special-Events
Ahwatukee:
https://allevents.in/phoenix/ahwatukee
*Mesa AZ,
https://downtownmesa.com/events/cal; ...
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