Current mortgage interest rates and home buying trends

Interest Rates Right Now

Real Estate Insights
May 04, 2026•1 min read

Rates affect payments, but reduce competition.

Some buy now, others wait.

Depends on your plan.

If you want a bigger picture of how this fits into the overall market, I break it all down in my full guide to buying a home in the East Valley.

full guide to buying a home in the East Valley

If you’re starting to look and want to talk through what this could look like for you, I’m always happy to walk you through it.

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Jill Hamilton

Jill Hamilton

Jill Hamilton brings a calm, strategic approach to real estate, grounded in deep local knowledge and thoughtful execution. A fourth-generation Chandler local, Jill helps buyers, sellers, and investors navigate the East Valley market with clarity and confidence.

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