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Judy Orr
By Judy Orr | August 31, 2026

New Fannie Mae Condo Rules: What Scottsdale Owners Need to Know


Quick Answer: Fannie Mae rolled out big changes to condo financing rules in 2026. The biggest one raises the required HOA reserve fund from 10% to 15% of the annual budget, starting with loans dated January 4, 2027. Lenders also dropped the "Limited Review" shortcut starting August 3, 2026, so most Scottsdale…

A white Scottsdale home for sale with clay roof tiles and  desert landscaping.
Judy Orr
By Judy Orr | August 20, 2026

Buying or Selling in Scottsdale? Watch These 5 Numbers

Happy Scottsdale home buyers in front of the wooden front door of their new place with a SOLD sign in front of it.
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By Judy Orr | August 13, 2026

How to Buy a Home in Scottsdale: A Step-by-Step Guide

Backyard pool with waterfall of a home in Scottsdale, AZ
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By Judy Orr | August 6, 2026

August in Scottsdale: What's One More, Free Museums, and a $1M Surprise

A beautiful Scottsdale home for sale at dusk
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By Judy Orr | July 25, 2026

Selling in Scottsdale? Here's What Buyers Want in 2026

Little Scottsdale homes with a red arrow up and an icon showing a dollar sign in a house depicting rising homeowner's insurance.
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By Judy Orr | July 17, 2026

Your Scottsdale Homeowners Insurance Bill Went Up. Here's What to Do About It.

A couple with surrounded by red flags on a Scottsdale home for sale they are considering buying.
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By Judy Orr | July 10, 2026

Home Buying Red Flags: The Ones That Are Actually Opportunities (And the Ones That Aren't)