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Navigating the Mortgage Market in 2025: What You Need to Know

Even as long as January has felt, it’s been an eventful start to the year, with a new president and some interesting shifts in the housing and mortgage markets. I wanted to share a quick update and some insights to help you stay informed. Interest Rates: A Mixed Bag The good news is that 30-year

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Mortgage Market Update: Navigating the Ups and Downs

It’s been a bit of a roller coaster in the mortgage market this week, with interest rates ticking up after a promising dip. I’ve got some good news and not so good news looking ahead.  The Not-So-Good News Increased tension in the Middle East, while often good for bonds, has pushed oil prices higher. And

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Exciting News in the Mortgage Market! Rates Improving!

Happy Fall! I’m stopping by today to share some exciting updates in the mortgage market that could present some fantastic opportunities for you. The Fed Takes Action As you may have heard, the Federal Reserve recently made a significant move by cutting the Fed funds rate by half a percent. This is the largest cut

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There’s No Way to Sugarcoat the News…

There’s no way to sugarcoat or put an optimistic spin on the news these days, and the news of mortgage rates is no different. Mortgage rates continue to rise, and we continue to see economic headwinds that don’t give any indication this trend will reverse anytime soon.  Listen, I’ve been in the mortgage business for

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