Buying a Home
08 2026 May
Does a Condo or Townhouse Make a Better Starter Home?
Affordability is currently the biggest obstacle for first-time homebuyers. But it doesn’t have to be. As home prices continue to climb in today’s market, condos...
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23 2026 April
How is a Home Value Determined?
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, or simply curious about your net worth, understanding how your home value is determined could be worth a...
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16 2026 April
How Global Events Affect Mortgage Rates and the Housing Market
Key Takeaway: Global events (including pandemics, wars, and economic crises) directly affect mortgage rates by shifting investor behavior in the bond market. When uncertainty rises,...
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26 2026 March
When Is the Right Time for Downsizing Your Home?
It starts on a Sunday afternoon. You’re cleaning a guest bedroom that no one has slept in for two years, you keep pushing yard work...
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14 2026 March
Fear and Inflation Concerns Pushing Rates Higher
As we discussed last week, the Iran conflict is causing interest rate and bond markets to ignore most of the economic reporting. Rates have jumped...
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12 2026 March
What to Know About Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae, and Freddie Mac
If you are in the process of buying a home or if you have spent any time researching mortgage products, you will come across these...
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05 2026 March
Buying a Beachfront Property as an Investment or Second Home
Whether you imagine listening to the crash of the ocean as you fall asleep or smelling the salty air as you sip your coffee in...
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28 2026 February
Rates Hit Fresh Lows
10-Year Treasury Falls Below 4% On Friday, the 10-year US Treasury significantly broke below 4.0% for the first time since October of 2025. At that...
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26 2026 February
What Are Seller Concessions and How Do They Work?
If you are thinking about buying a home in today’s market, you are in a stronger negotiating position than you may think. We are currently...
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