Newsletter archive — page 2
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Trump, Tariffs, and the 10-Year Treasury Tangle
We’re almost 60 days into the new presidential administration, and we’re starting to get a picture of their fiscal plan. A key target of their plan is the yield on the 10-year US Treasury bond, and if you own a home o…
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Is 2025 a Good Time to Buy a Home?
This might be the best time in history to ask this question. As we step into 2025, mortgage rates are more than double what they were three years ago, and home prices have only climbed higher. Naturally, buyers are wo…
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The 2025 Housing Market Decoded
Welcome to the New Year! 2025 is here, and the housing market is buzzing with possibilities. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or just stay informed, there’s plenty to explore. Let’s dive into the key trends shapin…
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Where are interest rates headed in 2025?
As we enter a new year – and a new presidential administration – there is a lot of curiosity about what will happen to mortgage interest rates. Let’s dive in and unpack what may lie ahead. Just a quick reminder: These…
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Who really controls interest rates?
Hint: It’s not the President With elections around the corner, there’s a buzz about the economy and housing and what our next President might do about it. But let’s clear up a common misconception: the President doesn…
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Mortgage Rates Were Steadily Declining – Until Friday
The FED has made it clear that it wants to see the labor market weaken before it begins to cut rates. With each economic report that showed a softening labor market, the financial markets have responded positively, be…
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Waiting for mortgage rates to drop? Here are 3 ways that could happen
There’s a lot of talk in the news these days that the Federal Reserve Bank (FED) is expected to CUT rates in later this month! But what’s that mean? Just a quick reminder: These articles I share here are researched an…
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Market Update: Is A Refinance Opportunity On The Horizon?
A softening labor market could bring some much-needed relief to mortgage interest rates August is here, can you believe it?! I hope you’re been enjoying your Summer so far! I wanted to quickly connect with a breakdown…
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100+ experts predict 2028 home prices: Fannie Mae survey reveals insights
I know it’s the time of year where our attention is on vacation and trips to the lake, but I wanted to quickly share some important news. A new report was released that sheds some light on the direction that experts t…
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First-time buyers in Michigan: Must read!
This month, I had the honor of being a featured expert contributor on MoneyGeek.com, a website all about personal finance. They asked me to address some common questions and concerns of potential first-time home buyer…
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