Financing

The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)

Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in. “I’ll never save enough.” “I need a small fortune just...
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Mortgage Insurance Tax Deductibility

With the passage of the new legislation this summer, there was a big win for those with mortgage insurance. The bill allows for the permanent reinstatement of the mortgage insurance...
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Mortgage rate updates

The Fed met this week and as expected didn’t change the overnight interest rate. They have been staying cautious as employment and inflation are their major concern. With inflation slightly...
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The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear

Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier. Because while this process might be brand new...
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Industry Trends

The Federal Reserve is holding off on rate cuts as it watches how new tariffs could affect inflation. With key tariff deadlines shifting and markets on edge, here’s what we...
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Weekly real estate market update 7/11/25… what you should know about getting a mortgage today

As expected, new listings spiked up and coming soon listings spiked down after the holiday. Showing data hasn’t been posted yet since July 2, will be interesting to see how...
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Fed meeting this week

The Federal Reserve met this week and as expected, left interest rates alone. Here are some takeaways from this meeting. Interest Rates Unchanged: The Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds...
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Are you buying a home that needs work?

Buying a home that needs renovations can often be complicated and may be costly. Repairs can drain your savings and sometimes you find more costly repairs than you expected. There...
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