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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 experiencing a buyer’s market. With more homes...
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21 2026 February
Geopolitical Events Influence Rates
Global Events Drive Rate Volatility This week was jammed with world events that influenced mortgage rates. Rates pushed to the highest level in the last couple weeks after President Trump announced...
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14 2026 February
Do Markets Believe the BLS?
Jobs Report Surprises, Markets Shrug The monthly Employment and Wage Report (Jobs Report) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) came out this week for January. It was delayed from last week due to...
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12 2026 February
What to Know When Inheriting a Property
Have you recently inherited a home? While this may seem like a generous gift, inheriting property can invite a lot of questions and emotional weight, especially if it comes from the loss...
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07 2026 February
Poor Employment Reports Help Rates
BLS Jobs Week Delayed This week was supposed to be the big Jobs Report week from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Due to the short Federal...
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31 2026 January
The Fed Has a New Head
Fed Leadership Change Calms Markets The big announcement this week was the nomination of Kevin Warsh to be the new Federal Reserve (Fed) Board Chairman. President Trump’s anticipated pick has been expected...
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24 2026 January
Geopolitical Events Influence Rates
Global Events Drive Rate Volatility This week was jammed with world events that influenced mortgage rates. Rates pushed to the highest level in the last couple weeks after President Trump announced...
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17 2026 January
Rates Rising Slightly Off Lows
Political Pressure Adds Rate Uncertainty This week saw rates end slightly higher than an important technical level. If they stay over that level next week, that won’t be...
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15 2026 January
What Happens to Your Mortgage in a Divorce?
Divorce is a very emotionally difficult transition for many families, and your mortgage shouldn’t make it harder. When trying to sort through your divorce, your mortgage can quickly become the most complex and unresolved...
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