The start of the week sets the tone for everything that follows — in business, in markets, and in mortgage results. While most people see Monday as a reset, the best loan officers and buyers use it as a launch pad . Market Update Rates remain stable in the mid-6% range this week. Volatility has cooled as inflation data continues to show slow improvement. That stability has kept buyers cautiously active and given sellers more time to negotiate. The result: a balanced market —

Sunday isn’t about what you produce — it’s about what you protect. Peace, faith, family, and gratitude are fuel for every decision you make during the week. Rest is the space where God restores your clarity, your creativity, and your courage. If you’ve been grinding nonstop, take this as permission to pause. You don’t lose momentum when you rest — you strengthen it. Jesus modeled rest on purpose.  He stepped away from crowds to pray, to think, to realign with His mission. You

Saturday is the day preparation meets opportunity. Too often, buyers spend weekends “browsing,” not realizing that the best homes go under contract while they’re still crunching numbers. Preparation turns the weekend from window-shopping to winning. If you want to buy, get pre-approved first. That one step separates dreamers from doers. It tells sellers, “We’re ready.” Agents, this is your sweet spot. Use today to lead with clarity — not pressure. A buyer who understands thei

Prices across the economy rose a little slower than expected in September, which is a good sign for anyone hoping to see lower mortgage rates ahead. The latest government report showed that inflation increased 0.3% for the month and 3% over the past year , just slightly less than economists had predicted. “Core” inflation — which leaves out food and gas prices — also came in a little lower than expected. That means prices for most everyday items are no longer rising as fast a

You don’t win by waiting — you win by preparing. Too many people are on the sidelines right now, watching rates like it’s a scoreboard. But the truth is, the rate is only one line item in the bigger picture. The bigger win is ownership, equity growth, and timing your life — not just your loan. Let’s get honest about the math.If home prices grow 3–5% while you wait for rates to drop 0.5%, the math doesn’t balance in your favor. But when you buy now  and refinance later, you ca

Today’s mortgage market is in a holding pattern — not inactive, just patient. That’s a good thing for those prepared to act. Current Snapshot The 10-year Treasury yield  is trading around 4.02 %  (Investing). FRED’s last published 10-year print remains ~4.05% (with some lag in updates). Bond strategists expect long-term yields to remain elevated near 4.10% over the next few months due to inflation and fiscal pressures. These yields are anchoring mortgage rates. Because there’

Mortgage rates are holding in a tight range today, and that stability is exactly what smart buyers, sellers, and homeowners should lean into. What the Data Shows The 10-year Treasury is trading around 4.04 % YCharts reports the 10-year yield at 4.05 % as of October 10 The latest FRED print has shown ~4.10 %, though with publication lag That means mortgage markets aren’t about to rocket or collapse overnight — they’re paused, waiting on catalysts: inflation data, Fed commentar

If you’re waiting for “perfect conditions,” real estate will lap you. The win isn’t timing the market; it’s preparing so that when the right home appears, you’re already approved, priced, and poised to move. That’s how offers get accepted—speed plus clarity. Step one is pre-approval, not because lenders love paperwork, but because it converts guesses into decisions. With a full file review, we anchor your max price to a comfortable  payment, then reverse-engineer taxes, insur

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