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Arizona ranks 9th in total VA home loans during Q4 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 19, 2024

Arizona ranked ninth in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2023 with 3,294 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Number of VA loans issued in Arizona decreases by 53.7% from 2022 to 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 13,119 home loans totaling $5.1 billion in Arizona during the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Arizona increases in Q4 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 19, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Arizona during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $403,514, a 0.5% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

One day until civilian voter registration deadline for March 19 Presidential Preference Election

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 19, 2024

It's tomorrow: Civilian voter registration deadline for March 19 Presidential Preference Election.

Scottsdale doctor: ‘One of the biggest advances in our field has been the balloon sinuplasty procedure’

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 19, 2024

Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that can help address chronic sinusitis, a condition that can become more debilitating the longer it goes untreated. Many ear, nose, and throat doctors (ENTs) recommend balloon sinuplasty, including Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center.

Media Outlet CEO: ‘The legislation that's on the table right now is a pork laden pile of garbage that does nothing to stop this border crisis’

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 19, 2024

Kyle Reyes, owner of Law Enforcement Today, said that current legislation about the border crisis is completely ineffective. Reeves was a guest on a recent episode of the Grand Canyon Times Podcast.

Arizona ranked 19th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 17, 2024

With $403,514 in home loans issued, Arizona ranked 19th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Senate Majority Leader Borrelli: ‘Scrutinize the criminal activity happening right now in our public school districts and universities’

By Grand Canyon Times reports | Feb 16, 2024

Arizona State Senate Majority Leader Sonny Borrelli is asking Gov. Katie Hobbs to focus on fraud occurring in the state’s education sector rather than increase regulation on the Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program.

Upcoming voter registration deadline in four weeks

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 16, 2024

Four weeks until deadline to vote early in-person for March 19 Presidential Preference Election.

Reminder: Two weeks until deadline to accept requests for Ballot-by-Mail for March 12 municipal elections

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 16, 2024

Two weeks left: Deadline to accept requests for Ballot-by-Mail for March 12 municipal elections.

Arizona ranked eighth among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 15, 2024

Arizona ranked eighth in VA home loans in 2023 with 13,119 loans issued, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 20.6% fewer purchase loans in Arizona for 2023 vs. 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 15, 2024

The number of VA purchase loans in Arizona for 2023 was 10,061 and totaled $4.1 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arizona in 2023 vs. 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 15, 2024

The VA issued 13,119 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arizona during the 2023 fiscal year, totaling $5.1 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA Purchase Loans in Arizona average $418,484 for Q4 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 15, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Arizona in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $418,484, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Almost 10,000 acres of Arizona farmland owned by Chinese interests, USDA data shows

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | Feb 15, 2024

Almost 10,000 acres of farmland in Arizona is owned by Chinese interests.

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As inflation ticks up, Arizona voters list it as a top concern

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 15, 2024

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released new data showing an increase in inflation for January, a trend reflected across various expenditure categories such as food and shelter. This information reinforces the primary concerns of Arizona voters, as indicated by a November survey conducted on behalf of the League of American Workers (LAW), which identified the economy and inflation as key issues.

Steve Cortes: ‘Biden's effectively open border policy has turned all of America into a border town’

By Grand Canyon Times | Feb 14, 2024

Political advisor and commentator Steve Cortes said that the Biden administration has let in nearly as many illegal migrants as people who live in the state of Pennsylvania.