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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   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 happening and why this isn’t cau...

  • calendar_month August 23, 2023
  • category Mortgages
Worried About Mortgage Rates? Control the Controllables

Worried About Mortgage Rates? Control the Controllables   Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now. You may even see some headlines talking about last week’s Federal Reserve (the Fed) meeting and what it means for rates. But the Fed doesn’t determine mortgage rates, even if the headlines make it sound like they do. T...

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What You Need To Know About Today’s Down Payment Programs

What You Need To Know About Today’s Down Payment Programs   There's no denying it's gotten more challenging to buy a home, especially with today's mortgage rates and home price appreciation. And that may be one of the big reasons you’re eager to look into grants and assistance programs to see if there’s anything you qualify f...

The FED Finally DID IT!

AMAZING NEWS! The Federal Reserve has just made a significant decision by cutting rates by 50 basis points, with two more rate cuts planned by the end of the year. While this aims to keep the economy stable, we are also seeing unemployment on the rise, which could affect market conditions moving forward. However, the biggest factor affecting the market right now is the uncertainty surro...

  • calendar_month September 18, 2024
  • category Mortgages