If you’re looking to buy a home this fall, there are a few things you need to know. Affordability is tight with today’s mortgage rates and rising home prices. At the same time, there’s a limited number of homes on the market right now and that’s creating some competition among buyers. But, if you’re ... » Learn More about Beginning with Pre-Approval
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Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future
If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates. Since mortgage rates impact what you can afford when you take out a home loan – and affordability is a challenge today – it’s a good time to look at the big picture of where mortgage rates have been ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future
Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates
Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their purchasing power as a result, and some ... » Learn More about Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates
The Scoop on Mortgage Rates
It's hard to miss the ongoing news coverage of today's mortgage rates. A year ago, we were marveling at the uber low rates that helped, in part, to drive a hot seller's market. Now rates have risen, and what does that mean for buyers and sellers? I hopped on a Zoom with colleague and ... » Learn More about The Scoop on Mortgage Rates