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How Falling Mortgage Rates Affect Your Buying Power
A half-percent drop in mortgage rates doesn’t sound dramatic. But in real terms, it can increase buying power by 5% or more. Here’s why:...

Michael Belfor
Sep 24, 20251 min read


Three Things to Check Before You Lock Your Strike Rate
Locking a mortgage rate is one of the most important decisions in the process — and with rates bouncing in a tight range, timing matters....

Michael Belfor
Sep 24, 20251 min read


Four Programs Giving Buyers an Edge in 2025
In a market where rates feel stuck, programs often make the difference between sitting on the sidelines and moving forward. The right...

Michael Belfor
Sep 16, 20251 min read


Mondays Are for Mindset — and Market Prep
Mondays matter. They set the tone for the week — in business, in life, and in housing. Today, the mortgage market opens in familiar...

Michael Belfor
Sep 15, 20251 min read


Where Rates Stand Today
Mortgage rates have been on a rollercoaster over the past few weeks, dipping to levels we haven’t seen in nearly a year before rebounding...

Michael Belfor
Sep 12, 20252 min read


Four Loan Programs That Help Buyers Move Now
In today’s market, it’s easy to think progress depends only on rates. But that’s not the whole story. For many buyers and homeowners, the...

Michael Belfor
Sep 9, 20251 min read


September Starts Strong — But Don’t Wait for Perfect
With Labor Day behind us, the fall market is officially underway. Historically, September brings more listings, more buyer activity, and,...

Michael Belfor
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Labor, Legacy, and Why Hard Work Still Matters
Labor Day is more than a long weekend — it’s a celebration of the dignity and value of hard work. Homeownership is deeply tied to that...

Michael Belfor
Sep 1, 20251 min read


Rest, Renewal, and the Cornerstone That Doesn’t Shift
Sunday mornings remind us to pause — not just from work, but from the constant pull of worry and striving. The housing market, the...

Michael Belfor
Aug 31, 20251 min read


Three Small Homeownership Hacks That Save Big
Not every win in homeownership comes from chasing the lowest mortgage rate. In fact, some of the biggest financial benefits come from...

Michael Belfor
Aug 30, 20251 min read


Why This Summer’s Rate Environment Rewards Fast Movers
Summer 2025 has been defined by short-lived opportunities. Whether it’s a softer jobs report or a cooler inflation number, the result is...

Michael Belfor
Aug 15, 20251 min read


The 10-Year Treasury Is Still the Key to Mortgage Rates
If you want to know where mortgage rates are headed, watch the 10-Year Treasury yield . When the yield dips below key support levels —...

Michael Belfor
Aug 14, 20251 min read


Midweek Market Watch — Calm Before the Data
It’s Wednesday, and on the surface, the market looks quiet. Mortgage rates have held steady since the small bump after last week’s bond...

Michael Belfor
Aug 13, 20251 min read


The Market’s Calm Is Only on the Surface
It’s Monday morning, and the market feels… calm. No big headlines. No shock reports. No Fed meetings this week. But under the surface,...

Michael Belfor
Aug 11, 20251 min read


Will Rates Drop Again This Year? Here's What the Data Says.
This week, we locked 12 refinance loans for clients who had been waiting for the right moment — and they got it. But one question keeps...

Michael Belfor
Aug 7, 20253 min read


Buyers Are Tired — But This Is Where the Smart Ones Double Down
We’re officially in the dog days of summer — and if we’re honest, most buyers are tired. They’re tired of high payments.They’re tired of...

Michael Belfor
Aug 5, 20252 min read


It’s August — and the Market’s Already Setting Up for a September Shift
We’re barely into August, but the tone of the market has already changed. Last week’s data dropped a few hints — nothing dramatic, but...

Michael Belfor
Aug 4, 20252 min read


4 Programs That Are Quietly Winning the Summer
While most buyers are focused on rate headlines, smart buyers (and agents) are using strategy to win — with programs that offer speed,...

Michael Belfor
Aug 3, 20251 min read


The Myth of Waiting for Rates to Drop
We hear it all the time: "We’re just going to wait for rates to come down.” It sounds logical. But the reality? Most people who say that...

Michael Belfor
Aug 2, 20251 min read


The Fed Is Holding... But for How Long?
Yesterday’s Fed meeting came and went with no rate change , as expected. But buried in Powell’s remarks was a shift in tone: “We’re not...

Michael Belfor
Aug 1, 20251 min read
Content by The Belfor Team, Mortgage Lender California
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