Category Archive for ‘Mortgage Market News’

The Federal Reserve recently made big news by lowering the federal funds rate for the first time in four years. This move will probably prompt lower mortgage rates, making now

For many, the moment you decide to buy a home is when the myths start flying. From online misinformation to ill-informed friends, there seems to be bad advice everywhere. So,

People are taking advantage of today’s attractive interest rates to purchase upscale homes, often using one financing tool: the Jumbo loan. Let’s look at this mortgage option and when it

The down payment is the biggest barrier to home ownership. Or so many believe. A Zillow survey found that about two-thirds of renters in 20 major metropolitan areas think down

The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says, “In the second half of 2024, look for moderately lower mortgage rates, higher home sales, and stabilizing home prices.”

Are you ready to buy your first home? You’re in good company. Last year, nearly a third of homebuyers in America were first-time buyers. Overall, about one in seven homebuyers

Why do so many Texans look to the Decker Group for their mortgage financing needs? Kelly Decker and his dedicated team of professionals. Together, they offer some of the state’s

Have you thought about building your own home? It’s not just something other people do. You can construct your dream home from the ground up with a little know-how and

If you’re in the market for a new home, prices are likely front of mind. Let’s look at where Texas home prices stand, what you get for the price, and

Let’s break out our crystal ball and see where the real estate market is headed over the coming year.

Expect Some Relief with Rates

Nobody is predicting the eye-poppingly low-interest rates of