Arizona Realtor Kathleen Bates

05/01/2026

No worries ! Still some great deals and Seller incentives. ! Let’s talk about it.

Key takeawaysThe three-week run of falling mortgage rate averages ended this week, with the 30-year fixed rate averaging 6.3% and the 15-year at

01/12/2026

Wondering if you’re ready to buy a home in 2026? You’ll want to consider everything from your budget to your personal finances, your timelines, goals, and more.

My best advice: focus on what you can control, and take the time to evaluate your own unique situation.

These 5 questions are a great starting point to help you figure out if you’re ready for homeownership.

And if you want to have a conversation about how to find the right team of pros to help you out along the way, send me a DM.

10/25/2025

07/25/2025

Check out this newly listed home in Portland , Oregon. My daughter Amanda Bates and Connor LaGanke home. Sad to leave but this is a great opportunity and price with NO HOA ! Very rare find.

This 1288 square feet Townhouse home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is located at 2327 SE Lee Ln, Portland, OR.

07/03/2025

The low mortgage rate you have right now might be hard to give up, but sometimes life has other plans.

And when your needs change, your house may need to change too – even if that means leaving your low rate behind. And more homeowners are realizing that today.

79% of people who are thinking about selling today are doing it because they need to move for non-financial reasons, like family, health, a new job, or other major life changes.

While your rate matters, sometimes you just can’t wait anymore. And that’s okay. With an agent’s help you can find something that fits what you need right now and still falls in your budget.

If your home no longer works for you, let’s talk about your options.

12/13/2024

11/05/2024

It’s been a busy , busy September - October . Congratulations on the sale of your Arizona home . You will be missed , but I know you will be back some day !

10/19/2024

DID YOU KNOW: we're typically able to negotiate for the seller to pay a buyer's closing cost... but some buyers are using this as a negotiation strategy to win bids by not asking the seller to contribute to their closing.
No matter how you decide to navigate closing costs, I'll be here to help you figure it out the best way to go to fit your needs.

10/06/2024

My daughter Amanda Bates has volunteered as a counselor her every year since 2021. She even came from Portland , Oregon last year. This is a great cause . Click on the link to see what it’s all about. Just an amazing place

I am fundraising for The Patsy Reeve Foundation and Camp Patrick, a nonprofit that means so much to me and has had a great impact on my life. I’d love for you to check out my fundraising page and consider supporting this cause. Find out more and donate here: https://igfn.us/vf/BIFIDA/AmandaBates

10/01/2024

Enjoy ! some good events in the coming weeks