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Dec
30
2025
30
2025
Holiday Week Catch-Up: Mortgage Rates Hover Near 2-Month Lows
If the mortgage market felt unusually quiet over the holiday stretch, that’s because it was. The final weeks of December are known for “holiday trading,” which is when fewer people are actively buying and selling in the bond market. Since mortgage rates are driven by...
If the mortgage market felt unusually quiet over the holiday stretch, that’s because it was. The final weeks of December are known for “holiday trading,” which is when fewer people are actively buying and selling in the bond market. Since mortgage rates are driven by...
Dec
18
2025
18
2025
Inflation Cools in November — What It Means for Mortgage Rates
New inflation data shows that price growth cooled in November after reaching its highest level of the year in September. That’s encouraging news for consumers, but it doesn’t mean mortgage rates are about to drop quickly. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI),...
New inflation data shows that price growth cooled in November after reaching its highest level of the year in September. That’s encouraging news for consumers, but it doesn’t mean mortgage rates are about to drop quickly. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI),...
Sep
21
2024
21
2024
How Building A New Home Can Offer Better Value
Thinking about jumping into homeownership? It’s a big decision, and if you’re like most people, you’re probably eyeing both new construction and existing homes. In 2023, a whopping 6.5 million existing homes sold in the U.S., compared to only 640,000 new builds. But...
Thinking about jumping into homeownership? It’s a big decision, and if you’re like most people, you’re probably eyeing both new construction and existing homes. In 2023, a whopping 6.5 million existing homes sold in the U.S., compared to only 640,000 new builds. But...
Sep
19
2024
19
2024
Adapting Your Home Budget to Future Income Shifts In 2024
Hey there, savvy homeowner! You’re probably well aware that life doesn’t always follow a straight path. Your income can change—sometimes suddenly, sometimes gradually—whether due to a career shift, the arrival of retirement, or even venturing into a side...
Hey there, savvy homeowner! You’re probably well aware that life doesn’t always follow a straight path. Your income can change—sometimes suddenly, sometimes gradually—whether due to a career shift, the arrival of retirement, or even venturing into a side...
Sep
03
2024
03
2024
Mortgage Calculators and Credit Scores In 2024: What’s the Connection?
Discover how mortgage calculators and credit scores are interconnected. Learn tips to optimize your mortgage planning and understand the impact of your credit score on mortgage rates. Alright, let’s get real. If you’re thinking about buying a home or refinancing your...
Discover how mortgage calculators and credit scores are interconnected. Learn tips to optimize your mortgage planning and understand the impact of your credit score on mortgage rates. Alright, let’s get real. If you’re thinking about buying a home or refinancing your...