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Market Update: Global Shifting, The “6 percent Crossover,” and Finding Your Way Home

I hope your week is off to a wonderful start. I’m here with my second cup of coffee, looking over the latest market data, and I felt it was the perfect time to check in. Between the global headlines and the shifting landscape here at home, there is a lot to digest as we head

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A Breath of Fresh Air for the Housing Market and What’s on the Horizon

I hope your holiday-shortened week is off to a wonderful start! As we settle into the second half of January, there’s lots going on in the news that has the potential to affect markets and mortgage rates. Let’s break it all down. The “Green Shoots” of Growth We have some truly encouraging news to kick

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A “Gradual Thaw” in the New Year: What this Week’s Shifts Mean for You

Happy New Year! I hope your 2026 is off to a wonderful start. Now that we’ve all settled back into our routines, I’ve been diving into the latest market data to see what’s in store for the housing market. There is a lot of “noise” out there right now, but if I had to summarize

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2026 is starting on a high note!

Happy New Year! I hope your 2026 is off to a wonderful start. As I’ve been settling into the year this week, I’ve been looking closely at the year-end data for 2025, and I have to tell you—there is a lot of “green” on the screen. If you’ve been waiting for a sign that the

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A little holiday “gift” from the markets (and what’s in store for 2026)

I hope you’ve been enjoying a wonderful holiday season filled with warmth, family, and maybe a little bit of relaxation! As we wrap up 2025 and look toward the new year, I’ve been keeping a close eye on the latest market shifts so you don’t have to. It’s been a bit of a “gift-wrapped” week

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A little good news for your holiday week

As we wrap up the final full week of 2025, I couldn’t help but feel some renewed optimism for this coming year. Why? Because the latest economic news has given us a very reason to feel hopeful as we head into the new year. Between the holiday shopping and the end-of-year hustle, you might have

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A “Hawkish” Cut, Good News for Rates, and a Little Heart-to-Heart

I hope your week is off to a wonderful start. As we navigate these final weeks of 2025, I’ve been reflecting on how much “noise” there is in the news lately. Between Fed meetings, jobs reports, and shifting market trends, it’s easy to feel a bit overwhelmed. My goal today is to cut through that

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Our Thanksgiving Check-In: Rates, Young Buyers, and Gratitude!

As we head into this short, holiday-packed week, I wanted to send a quick note. The bond market might be a little “weird” this week due to lighter holiday participation, which could mean some volatility, but nothing dramatic to report yet. I hope this update finds you well and helps keep you informed about the

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Your Weekly Market Check-In: Rates at a Year Low & Why Your Credit Score Matters Right Now

The big news this week is fantastic: mortgage rates hit their lowest level in over a year! I know the news can be overwhelming and often scary, so I want to break down what’s driving this exciting movement and—more importantly—what it means for you, whether you’re looking to buy your first home, refinance, or simply

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The Fed’s Next Move & How AI is Changing Homebuying

I hope you’re having a wonderful week! We’ve had a lot of interesting developments over the last seven days, from the Federal Reserve’s latest insights to a surprising shift in how homebuyers are using technology. Let’s dive in! The Fed Minutes are in! The Federal Reserve recently released the minutes from their September meeting, and

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