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
Real Estate Market Forecast for the Second Half of 2024
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.”
The Latest on Texas Home Prices
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
What Could the 2024 Real Estate Market Look Like?
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
Predictions for Refinancing: When Will Rates Drop?
It’s a question that’s on the minds of many would-be refinancers. Here’s what the experts are saying:
Fannie Mae sees a slight uptick in 2023, with the average 30-year fixed rate
Mortgage Rate Update: The Start of Summer 2023
There’s one thing homebuyers and home sellers dislike equally: unpredictability. Which makes the current state of interest rates welcome news for all. Let’s look at recent mortgage rates and where
Set Yourself Up for Success by Being Pre-Approved
As is the case with many things in life, seasonality can be a major factor, especially in real estate. Spring and summer are prime home-buying times, which means a considerable
Applications for New Home Purchases are on the Rise
There’s something so satisfying about buying a newly built house that no one else has ever called home. New homes offer a lot of benefits over existing construction like efficiency,
Mortgage Market Update: October 26, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic, a potential stimulus, and several other economic and political factors will all have the power to influence the mortgage market in the coming weeks. Let’s take a
Mortgage Market Update – September 21, 2020
In this week’s mortgage rate summary, we’ll touch on the MBS market movements, their effect on volatility, and how COVID-19’s impact on the world is shaping the mortgage market.
First, let’s