I hope you’re having a great week! This week, let’s tackle two major topics in the news that directly affect your financial well-being. Navigating Rates: The “Good News is Bad News” Dynamic First, let’s talk about interest rates. After a period of calm, we’ve seen rates tick higher again, with the 30-year fixed averaging .05
Big changes are happening in the mortgage market! Last week, we saw mortgage rates drop to their lowest levels in almost a year. This is a significant development and a major reason for optimism as we head into this week’s Federal Reserve meeting. Low Rates Drive High Activity This downward trend in rates, which has
As summer heats up, so has the opportunity. How’s the weather where you are? I hope you are enjoying your week. As for the housing and mortgage markets, the last few weeks of July have brought some interesting shifts in the market. Here’s what’s changing in housing and why it matters to you. Good News on
I hope you are enjoying these dog days of summer! I’m stopping by today to keep you informed about the latest developments that could impact your homeownership journey. This past week brought some interesting shifts, from Federal Reserve insights to a major change in credit scoring, all while mortgage rates saw a slight uptick. Let’s
Hope you’re enjoying a beautiful summer week! We’re happy to see the sun and have some warm weather after lots of rain here. I wanted to share a quick update on what’s been happening in the housing and mortgage markets. It’s been a bit of a mixed bag lately, with some interesting shifts, and I
Hope you’re having an enjoyable week! As we navigate the ever-evolving mortgage landscape, I wanted to share some insights into recent market movements and what they might mean for you. Last week, we saw an interesting dynamic unfold. Amidst global economic uncertainties, particularly around potential tariffs, investors sought the safety of bonds. This “safe haven
Well, it’s been another interesting week in the mortgage world! As we head into the spring homebuying season, things are definitely picking up, and it’s essential to stay informed. First off, let’s talk rates. We saw a slight uptick this week, a bit of a pause after weeks of downward movement. This isn’t unexpected. Global
Although mortgage rates have remained in a rather narrow range throughout the beginning of this year, we’ve seen a great deal of volatility as interest rates in the larger economy have moved all over the place since 2024 started. What’s going on that’s driving this volatility? By the looks of it, much of the volatility
For now the sixth week in a row, mortgage rates continue to improve, according to the weekly survey of average mortgage rates published by Freddie Mac. Signs are showing buyers returning to the market but not yet in droves. For savvy buyers, now might be an opportune time to be in the market! Part of
What goes up sometimes comes down, and that’s what happened over this last week with mortgage rates as we saw Treasury yields decline. According to the weekly mortgage rate survey published by Freddie Mac, average mortgage rates had the latest one-week drop since last November, which is great news for home buyers. As we know,
