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Homebuying Goals
I hope you’re doing well and having a great start to the year! If one of your goals for 2024 is to buy a new ...
2024 Mortgage analysis & Outlook
2023 was certainly an interesting year in the mortgage space amid higher interest rates and a challenging lending environment. With that in mind, I thought it might ...
The “lock in effect” – what is it, and how does it affect you?
As we navigate through the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, I wanted to explain something called the "lock in effect." The “lock-in effect” refers to ...
The 20% Rule for Mortgage Down Payment – Myth or Fact?
How many times have you heard the 20% rule for mortgage down payment? I hear it all the time, and I wanted to reach out ...
6 Key Factors To Be Aware Of Regarding Mortgage Rates Over the Next Few Months
Now that the summer season is here, I wanted to let you know about 6 key factors to be aware of regarding mortgage rates over ...
Federal Reserve Interest Rate Hike Impact on the Housing Market
Here are some insights about the latest interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve and its potential impact on the housing market this spring and ...
What to Know About Flipped Homes
I recently saw that flipped properties accounted for 8.2% of U.S. homes sold in the second quarter of 2022 – that's the third-highest level since 2000! With that in ...
Three Talking Points for a Tough Market for Homebuyers
In the spirit of partnership, I thought I’d share three talking points our team is currently seeing success with as we speak with buyers. Clients ...
A Historical Perspective on Interest Rates
It’s no secret that 2022 and 2023 have featured higher mortgage rates, making things more challenging for would-be buyers and refinancers than in the recent ...
A Bird’s Eye Overview of 2022
2022 was certainly an interesting year for mortgage interest rates amid continuing inflation and Federal Reserve rate hikes to combat it. With that in mind, ...