Posts Tagged ‘mortgage’

2026 Housing Market Outlook

October 15, 2025

2026 Housing Market Outlook

After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same. More Homes Will Sell With all of the affordability challenges […]

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Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year

October 8, 2025

Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year

You want mortgage rates to fall – and they’ve started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go? Experts say there’s room for rates to come down even more over the next year. And one of the leading indicators to watch is the 10-year treasury yield. Here’s why. The Link […]

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Home Sales Are Expected To Rise Next Year

September 30, 2025

Home Sales Are Expected To Rise Next Year

    Home sales are expected to pick up next year. If you want to be ready to move when the market picks up, let’s build your plan now. We’ll take a close look at your budget, review any changes in your financial situation, and map out a clear path toward homeownership. Together, we’ll explore […]

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Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year

September 17, 2025

Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year

You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And this month, they did – in a big way. On Friday, September 5th, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to the lowest level since October 2024. It was the biggest one-day decline in over a year. What Sparked the […]

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Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?

June 4, 2025

Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?

A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But here’s the thing: those rates were never meant to last. They were a short-term response to a very specific moment in […]

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Tips for Younger Homebuyers: How To Make Your Dream a Reality

May 13, 2024

Tips for Younger Homebuyers: How To Make Your Dream a Reality

If you’re a member of a younger generation, like Gen Z, you may be asking the question: will I ever be able to buy a home? And chances are, you’re worried that’s not going to be in the cards with inflation, rising home prices, mortgage rates, and more seemingly stacked against you. While there’s no arguing this housing […]

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Should I Move with Today’s Mortgage Rates?

April 10, 2024

Should I Move with Today’s Mortgage Rates?

When mortgage rates spiked up over the last few years, some homeowners put their plans to move on pause. Maybe you did too because you didn’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate for your next home. But is that still the right strategy for you? In today’s market, data shows more homeowners are getting […]

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The Best Week To List Your House Is Here

April 5, 2024

The Best Week To List Your House Is Here

Are you thinking about making a move? If so, now may be the perfect time to start the process. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is just around the corner. A recent Realtor.com study looked at housing market trends over the past several years (with the exception of 2020, since it was an unusual […]

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The Benefits of Downsizing When You Retire

March 27, 2024

The Benefits of Downsizing When You Retire

If you’re taking a look at your expenses as you retire, saving money where you can has a lot of appeal. One long-standing, popular way to do that is by downsizing to a smaller home. When you think about cutting down on your spending, odds are you think of frequent purchases, like groceries and other goods. But […]

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Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House

February 2, 2024

Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House

As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving. But, how do you know when to make your move? While spring is usually the peak homebuying season, you don’t actually need to wait until spring to sell. Here’s why. 1. Take Advantage of Lower Mortgage Rates Last October, the 30-year […]

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