Who Sets Interest Rates? (Simplified for the General Public) Researched and Written by Mike Zschunke, Scottsdale, AZ, June 2025 In the United States, the Federal Reserve, often called "the Fed," is in charge of setting a “target” interest rate called the Federal Funds rate. This is the rate banks charge each other to borrow money overnight. It’s a big deal because it affects borrowing costs for

Canadian Homeowners in Arizona set to make Big Profits Researched & Written by Mike Zschunke, Real Estate Advisor @Shift1Properties With over 300 Days of Sunshine each year, it’s no wonder Arizona is a top destination for our Canadian neighbors. If you're among the estimated 40,000 Canadians living in the Scottsdale / Phoenix Metro Area and purchased a home after the market crash, your investment

Understanding U.S. Housing Metrics" by Mike Zschunke Housing economists and investors track a variety of economic data released periodically throughout the month or year. Mainstream media often bundles these statistics together, framing them to align with their narratives and drive clicks for ad revenue. However, each data set carries distinct meanings and can be interpreted in widely different w

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Canadian Homeowners in Arizona Set to make BIG Profits Researched & written by Mike Zschunke, Real Estate Advisor / Broker / Agent @shift1properties With Arizona's 300+ days of sunshine it's easy to see the attraction for our Canadian neighbors to the North. If you are one of the estimated 21,000 Canadians living in the Phoenix Metro area and happened to purchase a home in Arizona following th