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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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02 2026 May
Federal Reserve Chair Makes Historic Decision
Rates Held but Dissents Rise This week held the conclusion of the Fed’s 2-day FOMC meeting and press conference. As expected, they held the Fed Funds rate steady....
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25 2026 April
Rates Holding the Line
Technicals are Driving Markets It has been a rather quiet week, economically speaking. There haven’t been many developments on the Iran front. In times like...
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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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18 2026 April
Rates love an open Hormuz
Strait of Hormuz Reopening Boosts Markets On Friday, Iran announced the full opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Oil, bond, and stock markets rallied, sending rates...
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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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11 2026 April
Major Inflation Report Not Bad for Rates
March CPI Driven by Energy Prices The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the March Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Friday. The headline read that...
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07 2026 April
First Heritage Mortgage Opens New Branch in Hampton Roads, Virginia
HAMPTON ROADS, VA. – First Heritage Mortgage, LLC (FHM), has opened a new branch to serve the Hampton Roads market. The branch is located at 720 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite 115, Newport News, VA 23606....
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04 2026 April
Markets Just Not Believing
Geopolitical Tensions Keep Rates Volatile There are reports flying in every day of updates from the conflict in Iran. Is peace around the corner or...
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