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Mortgage rates are falling – without the FEDs help
Mortgage rates are now sitting at their lowest point in the past 12 months—a welcome shift for both homeowners and buyers! This move comes as labor market data continues to soften, reinforcing expectations that the Fe…
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Refinance Now?
Is the moment upon us—the moment millions of homeowners who have purchased since 2022 have been waiting for: an opportunity to refinance their mortgage to a lower rate and payment? We’ve been writing in this newslette…
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Mortgage rates: Still held up by the labor market
It’s been an interesting Summer this year when it comes to housing and financial markets! In many ways, it feels like the markets have been holding their breath. But why? What’s the FED waiting for? All eyes have been…
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Housing is still tight. Rates remain stubborn. Why, and what’s next?
Can you believe we’re almost halfway through 2025 already? The first half of this year has been an interesting one for housing, as financial markets try to adapt to a new administration in the White House. Let’s look …
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Opportunity or Caution? The Latest Twist in Mortgage Rates After Tariff Talks
In our last newsletter, written just after the President announced massive tariffs, we discussed how the economic turmoil that resulted was actually good news for mortgage rates, pushing them down – and fast! For a br…
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Tariffs Rattle Markets, but Lower Rates & Refinance Opportunities Await!
You may have seen in the news this week that President Trump enacted a slew of tariffs and as a result, the stock market has tumbled. While that’s not good news for your 401k, there is a silver lining: This is fantast…
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Trump, Tariffs, and the 10-Year Treasury Tangle
We’re almost 60 days into the new presidential administration, and we’re starting to get a picture of their fiscal plan. A key target of their plan is the yield on the 10-year US Treasury bond, and if you own a home o…
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Is 2025 a Good Time to Buy a Home?
This might be the best time in history to ask this question. As we step into 2025, mortgage rates are more than double what they were three years ago, and home prices have only climbed higher. Naturally, buyers are wo…
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The 2025 Housing Market Decoded
Welcome to the New Year! 2025 is here, and the housing market is buzzing with possibilities. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or just stay informed, there’s plenty to explore. Let’s dive into the key trends shapin…
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Where are interest rates headed in 2025?
As we enter a new year – and a new presidential administration – there is a lot of curiosity about what will happen to mortgage interest rates. Let’s dive in and unpack what may lie ahead. Just a quick reminder: These…
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