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Renter vs. Homeowner: A Tale of Two Mindsets
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who rent someone else’s house and those who rent money to own their own. Both come...
Noel Bennett
Dec 13, 20243 min read
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MARKET UPDATE: Things Just Got Serious
We may look back and say this was the week where a true downward trend began. ANALYSIS What a week. It started with Chair Fed Powell...
Matthew Henderson
Aug 2, 20241 min read
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MARKET UPDATE: Rates Keep Us Guessing
Inflation is keeping us on our toes…but markets still feel confident. ANALYSIS The much-anticipated monthly consumer inflation report was...
Matthew Henderson
Jan 12, 20241 min read
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First Time Buyer Education: How Getting a Mortgage Works
As loan officers, our goal is to guide you through the mortgage application process and help you secure a loan for your first home. Here...
Greenlight Mortgage Group
Dec 4, 20233 min read
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MARKET UPDATE: Rates Trend Downward
Rates have moved down steadily. New conventional loan limits were announced at $766,550. (We’d talk more about it - but it’s honestly...
Greenlight Mortgage Group
Dec 1, 20231 min read
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MARKET UPDATE: Inflation down. Rates drop.
Inflation is trending downward and rates follow. ANALYSIS This week fed into the story that the economy is cooling, inflation is...
Greenlight Mortgage Group
Nov 17, 20231 min read
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MARKET UPDATE: A QUIET WEEK
Let’s not waste anyone’s time. Simply put, this week was the exact opposite of last week. No big economic reports. Slight bump up in...
Greenlight Mortgage Group
Nov 10, 20231 min read
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This Rate Drop Could Be Different
Rates are dropping. The economy is starting to slow. And the Fed doesn’t want to raise rates anymore. ANALYSIS This time could be...
Greenlight Mortgage Group
Nov 3, 20231 min read
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Waiting For Mortgage Rates to Drop Could Cost You
Waiting for mortgage interest rates to drop before buying a home can be a risky strategy, especially in a real estate market with rapidly...
Greenlight Mortgage Group
Nov 2, 20232 min read
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MARKET UPDATE: Extreme Volatility, A Big Week Coming
Extreme volatility continued this week. Temporary buydowns rule the market. ANALYSIS Oh, where to begin. 10-year treasuries hit 5% before...
Matthew Henderson
Oct 27, 20231 min read
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MARKET UPDATE: The Fed Shifts Tone
Rates were slightly better this week, but the main change was the Fed’s shift in tone on future rate hikes. ANALYSIS Following the...
Matthew Henderson
Oct 13, 20231 min read
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How "Zestimate Deficits" Are Locking Sellers Into Pandemic Home Prices
How zestimates from the height of the pandemic is pyschologically locking sellers into higher prices than previous housing markets.
Matt Henderson
Oct 12, 20232 min read
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MARKET UPDATE: Why Rates Are Rising Again
Last week’s Federal Reserve announcement changed everything. ANALYSIS Last week, the Fed members forecast rates will be higher for longer...
Greenlight Mortgage Group
Sep 29, 20231 min read
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Help Your Parents Buy a Primary Home With the "Elder Condo" Loan
When it comes to mortgages, the best rates go to those who plan to live in the home they're buying - that's called "owner-occupied." But...
Matt Henderson
Sep 27, 20232 min read
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MARKET UPDATE (9/22/23)
The Fed is playing the “pay attention to what I say and ignore what I do” game. It’s working. ANALYSIS The Fed has raised rates...
Greenlight Mortgage Group
Sep 22, 20231 min read
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MARKET UPDATE: 9/15/2023
Inflation gives a mixed picture. The Fed considers their next move. Let’s jump in. ANALYSIS Headline inflation came in higher than...
Greenlight Mortgage Group
Sep 15, 20231 min read
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It's Not Just Rates. Getting A Mortgage Today Is Historically Difficult.
In the intricate world of real estate and finance, access to mortgage credit is a vital factor that can shape the dreams of homeownership...
Noel Bennett
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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Reverse Mortgage 101: Why the Federal Government Supports This Valuable Tool
Reverse Mortgage 101 As individuals approach their golden years (as I approach my own, I hope I can call them “golden”), they often seek...
Noel Bennett
Aug 16, 20233 min read
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Maximizing Opportunities: Keeping Your Existing Home as Rental and Acquiring a New Dream Home
Recently we addressed the challenges facing homeowners who are stuck in a home that isn’t a great fit due to the “golden handcuffs” of...
Jessica Nicolella
Jul 31, 20233 min read
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The Golden Handcuffs Effect: How Homeowner's Low Interest Rates are Locking Up the Market
Recently, the real estate market is currently experiencing something called the "golden handcuffs" effect. It's a tricky situation for...
Matt Henderson
Jul 18, 20232 min read
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