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Why You Don’t Need To Fear the Return of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

Why You Don’t Need To Fear the Return of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

by Kristin Scanlon | Aug 22, 2023 | Buyer, Buying Myths, Interest Rates

If you remember the housing crash back in 2008, you may recall just how popular adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) were back then. And after years of being virtually nonexistent, more people are once again using ARMs when buying a home. Let’s break down why that’s...
How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates

How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates

by Kristin Scanlon | Aug 3, 2023 | Buyer, Buying Myths, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates

When you read about the housing market in the news, you might see something about a recent decision made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how does this decision affect you and your plans to buy a home? Here’s what you need to know. The Fed is trying hard to...
How Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons

How Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons

by Kristin Scanlon | Jul 13, 2023 | Buyer, Interest Rates

Even as some companies transition back into the office, remote work remains a popular choice for many professionals. So, if you currently enjoy working from home or hope to be able to soon, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, most working professionals...
How Today’s Mortgage Rates Impact Your Home Purchase

How Today’s Mortgage Rates Impact Your Home Purchase

by Kristin Scanlon | May 9, 2022 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates

If you’re planning to buy a home, it’s critical to understand the relationship between mortgage rates and your purchasing power. Purchasing power is the amount of home you can afford to buy that’s within your financial reach. Mortgage rates directly impact the monthly...
Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed?

Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed?

by Kristin Scanlon | Apr 13, 2022 | Buyer, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates

There’s never been a truer statement regarding forecasting mortgage rates than the one offered last year by Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American: “You know, the fallacy of economic forecasting is: Don’t ever try and forecast interest rates and or, more...
What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here?

What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here?

by Kristin Scanlon | Mar 30, 2022 | Buyer, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing

Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January of this year. The rate jumped by more than a quarter of a point from just a week ago. Here’s a visual to show how...
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