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Mortgage Rates Breaking 8% in 2023
Mortgage Rates are higher than the past 2 decades...

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Oct 9, 20232 min read
September 2023 - The Challenge of Homebuying in a Low Inventory Market
A lack of housing inventory continues to dismay

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Sep 4, 20233 min read
Mortgage Rates Heights
The current landscape of mortgage rates is nearing multi-decade highs, with a slight increase when compared to rates from October 20th,...

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Aug 16, 20232 min read
Fannie Mae Appraiser Requirement Update
Fannie Mae has introduced significant updates to its appraiser independence requirements (AIR) and introduced new property data...

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Aug 2, 20231 min read
Mortgage Applications Show Mixed Results
Refinancing Rebounds, Purchase Activity Slides

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Jul 19, 20232 min read
Rates won't be this way forever
The belief that super-low mortgage rates, specifically those in the 3% range, will never return is unfounded. While experts argue that...

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Jul 10, 20231 min read
The Impact of Absentee Owners
Absentee owners in the housing market

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Jul 4, 20232 min read
Reluctant Landlords
Homeowners Turned Reluctant Landlords

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Jun 30, 20231 min read


Potential Overhaul of Real Estate Commissions
Two class-action lawsuits against the National Association of Realtors...

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Jun 26, 20232 min read
Houses Spending No Time on The Market
In light of recent observations in the existing home sales market, it is evident that the days on market have reached alarming levels,...

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Jun 23, 20233 min read
The State of the Housing Market: Slower Sales and Tight Supply
The housing market has experienced a slowdown in sales and a critical shortage of available homes, according to recent data from the...

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Jun 22, 20233 min read
Fed Pause & Rate Dip
Recent developments in inflation, Federal Reserve policies, and mortgage rates have caught the attention of potential homebuyers....

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Jun 20, 20232 min read
FED leaves rates unchanged 6/14/23
June 14th Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged

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Jun 14, 20232 min read
Exploring Assumable Mortgages
Assumable mortgages have gained attention as a potential solution for homebuyers looking to secure low interest rates in a challenging...

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Jun 11, 20232 min read
Survey Reveals Waiting Game
High Mortgage Rates Dampen Homeownership Prospects

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Jun 9, 20232 min read
Strong Demand Meets Low Inventory
Housing demand persists despite low inventory.

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Jun 6, 20232 min read


LLPA Changes & FHA and Conventional Loans
FHA or Conventional after LLPA changes?

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Jun 3, 20232 min read


Mortgage Rates Ease to 2-Week Lows
What's going on with rates?

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Jun 1, 20231 min read


Mortgage Rates Surge, Triggering a Drop in Mortgage Demand
Mortgage rates spiked, causing concerns over the Federal Reserve's reluctance to lower rates, resulting in a decline in mortgage demand,

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May 31, 20232 min read


Breaking Down the 1% Down Mortgage Programs
1% Mortgage? Explore the benefits, income limits, potential risks, and other low-down payment mortgage options available.

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May 28, 20232 min read
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