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...

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...

Inflation is keeping us on our toes…but markets still feel confident. ANALYSIS The much-anticipated monthly consumer inflation report was...

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...

Rates have moved down steadily. New conventional loan limits were announced at $766,550. (We’d talk more about it - but it’s honestly...

Inflation is trending downward and rates follow. ANALYSIS This week fed into the story that the economy is cooling, inflation is...

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...

Rates are dropping. The economy is starting to slow. And the Fed doesn’t want to raise rates anymore. ANALYSIS This time could be...

Waiting for mortgage interest rates to drop before buying a home can be a risky strategy, especially in a real estate market with rapidly...

Extreme volatility continued this week. Temporary buydowns rule the market. ANALYSIS Oh, where to begin. 10-year treasuries hit 5% before...

Rates were slightly better this week, but the main change was the Fed’s shift in tone on future rate hikes. ANALYSIS Following the...

How zestimates from the height of the pandemic is pyschologically locking sellers into higher prices than previous housing markets.

Last week’s Federal Reserve announcement changed everything. ANALYSIS Last week, the Fed members forecast rates will be higher for longer...

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...

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...

Inflation gives a mixed picture. The Fed considers their next move. Let’s jump in. ANALYSIS Headline inflation came in higher than...

In the intricate world of real estate and finance, access to mortgage credit is a vital factor that can shape the dreams of homeownership...

Reverse Mortgage 101 As individuals approach their golden years (as I approach my own, I hope I can call them “golden”), they often seek...

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...

Recently, the real estate market is currently experiencing something called the "golden handcuffs" effect. It's a tricky situation for...