Mondays set the tone. And in housing and finance, the start of the week is when hesitation and momentum separate the watchers from the...

In the housing world, we talk a lot about foundations. A strong home begins with one. But life works the same way. Jesus put it simply in...

Buying your first home can feel intimidating — but it doesn’t have to be. Here are three moves we recommend to every first-time buyer: 1....

This week, rates once again traded in a narrow range. The 10-Year Treasury bounced between 4.20–4.30%, holding mortgage pricing steady....

This morning’s August Jobs Report came in well below expectations, and mortgage markets reacted quickly. Only 22,000 jobs were added in...

With another Fed meeting around the corner, there’s chatter everywhere: “If the Fed cuts rates, won’t mortgage rates drop too?” The...

Buying a home is exciting — but it can also feel overwhelming. Between documents, deadlines, and decisions, many buyers end up stressed...

Most people start the mortgage conversation with one question: “What’s the rate?” And while the interest rate is important, it’s not the...

Heading into the weekend, mortgage rates are holding steady — but not because the market is calm. In fact, there’s a lot happening under...

A lot of buyers assume they can’t qualify—or that rates are too high. But here’s the truth: there are strategic loan programs  available...

It’s mid-August, and many buyers and homeowners are asking the same question: “Why do rates feel like they’re going nowhere?” On the...

Refinancing your mortgage to secure a lower interest rate can save you thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. Homeowners often...

Last week was a perfect example of today’s mortgage market: rates dipped briefly, and then — just as quickly — they jumped back up. We...

It’s Monday morning, and the market feels… calm. No big headlines. No shock reports. No Fed meetings this week. But under the surface,...

This week, we saw a short-lived improvement in mortgage rates — and we acted fast, locking 12 refinance loans  for clients who had been...

If the market had a soundtrack right now, it’d be the moment right before the bass drops. You know it’s coming—you just don’t know...

An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) offers a variable interest rate that can change over time, based on market conditions. However, to...

There was a time when every investor in America was hunting 1% rental deals like gold. You know the rule: If a property rents for 1% or...

For self-employed borrowers, the NUMBER ONE question we get is: “Do I need two full years of tax returns?” The answer? Not always.  And...

When considering a new place to live, the availability of recreational and leisure activities can be a significant factor. Local parks,...