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Feb
20
2026
20
2026
Housing Affordability in 2026: Why Rates Are not the Only Factor
When people talk about housing affordability, the conversation usually starts — and ends — with mortgage rates. But the reality in 2026 is more nuanced. While interest rates play a role, home prices often have an even bigger impact on whether a home feels affordable...
When people talk about housing affordability, the conversation usually starts — and ends — with mortgage rates. But the reality in 2026 is more nuanced. While interest rates play a role, home prices often have an even bigger impact on whether a home feels affordable...
Feb
06
2026
06
2026
Loyalty to Your Bank? Even With Your Home-Loan?
You’ve probably had the same checking account since you were sixteen. Your bank knows your name. Your debit card works everywhere. Loyalty feels safe. But when it comes to a mortgage, that “loyalty” can quietly turn into a convenience fee—and sometimes, a...
You’ve probably had the same checking account since you were sixteen. Your bank knows your name. Your debit card works everywhere. Loyalty feels safe. But when it comes to a mortgage, that “loyalty” can quietly turn into a convenience fee—and sometimes, a...
Jan
28
2026
28
2026
Refinancing Isn’t Just About the Rate — It’s About Your Options
When most homeowners hear the word refinance, they immediately think one thing: getting a lower interest rate. While that can certainly be part of the picture, it’s far from the whole story. In reality, refinancing is less about chasing rates and more about using your mortgage as a...
When most homeowners hear the word refinance, they immediately think one thing: getting a lower interest rate. While that can certainly be part of the picture, it’s far from the whole story. In reality, refinancing is less about chasing rates and more about using your mortgage as a...
Jan
19
2026
19
2026
BIG NEWS: Mortgage Rates Are at Their Lowest Level in Years—What That Means for You
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to buy a home, this could be the sign you’ve been looking for. Mortgage rates have recently dropped to their lowest level in nearly three years, creating a rare window of opportunity for homebuyers. After a long stretch of higher...
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to buy a home, this could be the sign you’ve been looking for. Mortgage rates have recently dropped to their lowest level in nearly three years, creating a rare window of opportunity for homebuyers. After a long stretch of higher...
Jan
12
2026
12
2026
Lock-in Effect: Something big just happened in the U.S. Housing Market
For the past few years, one phrase has dominated housing market conversations: the mortgage rate lock-in effect. Millions of homeowners secured ultra-low mortgage rates below 3% during the pandemic, creating a powerful disincentive to sell. Why give up a once-in-a-lifetime rate and...
For the past few years, one phrase has dominated housing market conversations: the mortgage rate lock-in effect. Millions of homeowners secured ultra-low mortgage rates below 3% during the pandemic, creating a powerful disincentive to sell. Why give up a once-in-a-lifetime rate and...