Author Archives: Victoria Kellogg

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Good News on Rates + A Look at the Housing Market 🏡

As we get rolling after a holiday-shortened week, thanks to the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I have some encouraging news to share about mortgage rates, plus a quick look at what’s happening in the housing market. My thoughts and prayers continue to go out to all our friends, clients, and the communities

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Mortgage Market Update & Support for Wildfire-Affected Communities 🏡

I hope this message finds you safe and well. My heart goes out to those impacted by the devastating local wildfires in California. What we’ve witnessed over this past week has been unimaginable! It’s during times like these that community support becomes more important than ever. Important Information for Wildfire-Affected Homeowners: If you’ve been affected

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2025 Mortgage Market Update: A Rollercoaster Ride Ahead?

Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. As we kick off 2025, I wanted to give you a quick update on the mortgage market and what we might expect in the coming months. The January Effect Interest rates ended 2024 around 7 percent – higher than many analysts anticipated for the

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Market Update & A Look Ahead 🏡

Hope you’re having a great week and a wonderful holiday season! I wanted to share some insights on the mortgage market and what might be in store for us in the coming months. Interest Rates Good news! Mortgage rates have been declining for the past few weeks. According to Freddie Mac’s latest survey of average

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🏡 Market Update & Exciting Trends! ☕ Let’s Chat About Your Homeownership Goals!

Hope you’re having a fantastic week! I wanted to share some interesting updates on the mortgage and housing market. Things are shifting, and it’s a good time to be in the know. Good News! — Mortgage rates are down! Rates are holding steady at the best levels of the past few weeks, making homeownership more

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☕ Cozying Up to the Latest Mortgage Market Trends! ☕

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with good company, laughter, and maybe even a slice of pumpkin pie (or two!). As we head into December, I wanted to give you a quick update on what’s been happening in the mortgage world. Good news! Mortgage rates took a bit of a breather last week, offering

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Market Update: Rates Holding Steady & What’s Next

Just wanted to give you a quick update on the mortgage market. Just like the drive to grandma’s house for Thanksgiving, it’s been a bit of a bumpy ride lately, but the good news is that rates seem to be stabilizing after that spike we saw in September. Here’s the scoop: — Rates are holding

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🏡 The Election’s Over… Time to House Hunt?

Hope you’re doing well! Things have been buzzing in the mortgage world, so I wanted to share some insights and keep you in the loop. Interest Rates: A Bit of a Rollercoaster Remember those low rates back in September? We’re still a bit higher than that, but the good news is they seem to be

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What the Election Means for Your Mortgage

Well, that was a wild week! The election results definitely shook things up, and you might be wondering what it all means for your mortgage plans. Let’s break it down. Interest rates have been rather volatile this past week. They jumped up right after the election, with the 10-year Treasury yield nearing 4.50%. Why? The

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Navigating the Mortgage Maze: A Quick Update & Election Day Musings!

Hope you’re having a great week! It’s been a bit of a bumpy ride in the mortgage world lately, with interest rates continuing their upward climb. But don’t worry, I’m here to break it all down for you and share some insights on what’s happening as we head into Election Day, as of the writing

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