Mortgage Money Myths: Should You Wait for Interest Rates to Drop Before Buying?

July 24, 2026

The Smarter Mortgage Series Helping homeowners make smarter financial decisions, one mortgage question at a time. Every week someone tells…

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New prescription available… it’s called VAL

July 24, 2026

@dougisyourlender 🚨 New prescription available… it's called VAL. 😄 Had a little fun filming this one with my team lead,…

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The VA Home Loan Roadmap: A Guide for Active Duty, Veterans, and Military Families

July 17, 2026

The Smarter Mortgage Series Helping homeowners make smarter financial decisions, one mortgage question at a time. After twenty years in…

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Seven Ways Buyers Are Making Homes More Affordable in 2026

July 10, 2026

The Smarter Mortgage Series Helping homeowners make smarter financial decisions, one mortgage question at a time. Welcome to The Smarter…

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July Ahwatukee Home Tour

July 9, 2026

@dougisyourlender Another fantastic Ahwatukee Home Tour is in the books! Eight beautiful homes, 106° Arizona heat, and an incredible group…

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Should You Buy Down Your Mortgage Rate? Here’s When It Makes Sense And When It Doesn’t

July 2, 2026

The Smarter Mortgage Series Helping homeowners make smarter financial decisions, one mortgage question at a time. Welcome to The Smarter…

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What Credit Score Do I Really Need to Buy a Home in 2026?

June 29, 2026

The Number Most Borrowers Worry About Isn’t Always the Most Important One One of the first questions I hear from…

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Arizona Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption: A Major Win for Veterans

June 24, 2026

@dougisyourlender Arizona veterans, this is BIG news. 🇺🇸 If you are a qualifying 100% service-connected disabled veteran or TDIU veteran,…

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Ahwatukee Home Tour June 2026

June 12, 2026

@dougisyourlender Another great Ahwatukee Home Tour is in the books! Today we toured 7 beautiful homes, including a one-of-a-kind custom-built…

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HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan: Which Is Better in 2026?

June 12, 2026

Access Your Home’s Equity Without Touching Your Existing Low Mortgage Rate By Doug Caldwell, Executive Loan Officer | Rocket Mortgage…

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