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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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🏡 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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Subject: Mortgage Rates: A Welcome Dip, But Stay Informed!

Good news! Mortgage rates have continued their recent downward trend, reaching their lowest levels in five months. Also, the average rates for the 15-year and 30-year fixed are lower now than they were a year ago by .13 and .07 percent, respectively, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey. This is welcome news for homebuyers who

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Mortgage Rate Update: A Mixed Bag, But Hope Remains!

Happy belated Fourth of July! I hope you enjoyed celebrating our nation’s independence with your loved ones. A Look Back at the First Half of 2024 The good news is that home loan rates closed out the first half of the year on a positive note, reaching their lowest levels since early April. This improvement

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Navigating the Mortgage Market: Rates Volatile, But Hope Remains!

This week marks the beginning of the second half of 2024. It’s also a holiday-shortened week as we celebrate July 4th, Independence Day on Thursday. In the meantime, let’s talk about the mortgage and housing markets as we head into the second half of 2024. Inflation: A Global Challenge Inflation remains a top concern for

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Mortgage Rates: Mixed Signals, But Hope Remains for Homebuyers!

Good news first…mortgage rates continued to improve last week; however, we saw some conflicting signals that are impacting rates: The Fed: Higher for Longer, But Maybe Not Forever The Federal Reserve met last week and surprised many by indicating they might not cut rates as much as previously expected. While they’re sticking to their plan

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Mortgage Rates Take a Breather, But Buckle Up for a Bumpy Ride!

Last week mortgage rates dipped to their lowest levels in two months! Let’s break down what caused this shift and what to watch for in the coming days. The Economy Slows Down Recent economic data paints a picture of a slowing economy. This has helped to cool inflation fears, a major factor influencing interest rates.

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Mortgage Rates See Positive Signs, But Important Data Still Looms!

Good news! Last week, mortgage rates reached their best levels in over a month! Let’s break down what caused rates to improve for the second consecutive week and what to watch for in the coming days. Remember the big inflation report from April that sent rates soaring? Well, the good news is the latest report

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Mortgage Rate Update: Holding Steady, But Big Data on the Horizon!

It’s always fun to report that rates trended slightly lower, according to last week’s report on the survey of average rates published by Freddie Mac. Since that report, rates have been relatively stable; however, with some big economic news coming up, things could get interesting. The Federal Reserve continues to signal they won’t raise rates

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Navigating the Interest Rate Rollercoaster: What You Need to Know

Last week was a rough week in markets, especially for mortgage rates. Let’s unpack what’s been happening with interest rates lately. Buckle up, because things are moving fast, and it’s important to understand what these shifts might mean for your homeownership goals. The Inflation Factor Remember how we were hoping inflation was cooling down? Well,

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