It’s been quite a week so far as mortgage rates continue to move higher in response to the yield percentage on the 10-year Treasury note rising rather rapidly. What’s happening? The markets are responding in large part to rising inflation concerns and increased government spending which increases the amount of bonds on the market, driving
Whether or not you’re a big-time goal setter or make resolutions at the beginning of the new year, you likely have a few things in mind that you either want to accomplish or that you know are coming down the pike in your life. And, I don’t know about your big plans, but for most
Well, here we are…in October! We’ve turned the page to a new season and a new quarter. Now that the peak home buying season has cooled, like the crisp, fall air, I thought it would be a good time to share with you some of my thoughts on what’s happening in the markets and what
Do you wonder if you are in the right mortgage program for this stage of your life? It’s a smart financial question to ask, especially with rates rising and home appreciation rates increasing every year. As you know, I love to look out for my clients’ best interests and a chance I had recently to
Raise your hand if you are still paying off your student loan…most of us have hands raised…71%, in fact graduated from college with student loan debt and many are still paying it off. Last week I posted briefly on Twitter and Facebook – which I’d love you to follow me if you’re not already –
Since my last post in mid-March we’ve seen some interesting developments in the mortgage market, namely that since the Fed raised its key interest rate, mortgage rates actually improved some, dropping to the lowest levels all month. It was certainly a nice gift! Let’s recap what’s been happening. So, back on March 15th the Federal
