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Inflation Strikes Again…Mortgage Rates Head Back Above 7.25%
Just when we thought the mortgage market was finally catching a break, inflation decided to crash the party…and apparently, it wasn't invited to leave anytime soon.
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Wall Street Reacts to Democratic Victory: Now It’s Time to Put America First
American financial markets are responding to a significant political shift following the Democratic Party's victories in the November 3 midterm elections.
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The Cheapest Mortgage Quote Could Be the Most Expensive Mistake…
When buying a home, it is natural to focus on the lowest mortgage rate. But the cheapest quote on paper does not always translate into the best deal.
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Can You Buy a Home With Your Parents Without Buying a Family Argument?
Buying a home with your parents can be a smart financial move. It may make homeownership more affordable, provide space for aging parents/grandparents, and create opportunities to share household expenses.
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Stop Selling the Price. Start Selling the Payment: A New Strategy for Metro Atlanta Home Sellers
With mortgage rates climbing again, many potential homebuyers are saying they will wait until next year, hoping rates come back down.
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The “War” Is Showing Up in More Than Just Gas Prices
The war is no longer content to express itself at the gas pump. It has begun diffusing across asset classes with a speed and synchronicity that feels less like coincidence and more like a real-time demonstration of macroeconomic transmission under stress.
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Washington Promised Lower Rates. Homebuyers Are Still Waiting.
If you’ve been waiting for mortgage rates to fall because those on Capitol Hill and the Federal Reserve have signaled potential rate cuts, you’re not alone.
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Refinancing: Is It Time? Maybe. But Don’t Get Sold.
Refinancing has once again taken center stage in the mortgage world, with more than 60% of all current mortgage applications now driven by refinance activity. On the surface, that sounds like good news: rates are easing, consumers are acting, and opportunity appears to be in the air.
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Payment, Not Price: Why Home Sellers Must Retire Their 2021 Playbook…
There was a time not long ago when listing a home felt less like a real estate transaction and more like securing tickets to a sold-out concert. Between 2020 and 2022, eager buyers lined neighborhood streets waiting for open houses to begin, reminiscent of fans camping overnight for the 1984 Victory Tour.
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Economic Outlook for the Second Half of 2026: Inflation, the Federal Reserve, and Mortgage Rates
Last week offered the markets their first real glimpse of the "new Federal Reserve" under Chairman Kevin Warsh. Investors, economists, and political observers alike were watching closely for signs that the Fed might align itself with President Trump's repeated calls for lower interest rates.
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