The Fed Cut Rates—Why Haven’t Mortgage Rates Dropped?

The Fed Cut Rates—Why Haven’t Mortgage Rates Dropped?

If you’re like many prospective home buyers who have been watching mortgage interest rates and waiting for them to drop, you might be surprised the Fed’s rate cuts didn’t affect home loans much this fall.  It’s a common misconception that when the Federal Reserve...
Understanding Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

Understanding Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

First-time home buyer looking to make a change before the end of the year or looking ahead to 2025? You’ve probably seen many unfamiliar terms thrown around as you research how to get a loan and buy a home. One of the most common ones is Private Mortgage Insurance or...
Renovation Loans: Financing Your Dream Home

Renovation Loans: Financing Your Dream Home

When it comes to buying a home, we know how important it is to find something that checks all your boxes. But sometimes, the perfect location or home might come with more TLC than you expected. That’s where renovation loans come in! Whether you’re planning to...
US Housing Market Trends Shaping the Second Half of 2024

US Housing Market Trends Shaping the Second Half of 2024

2024 has been quite the year for the US economy! Experts started the year predicting we’d see multiple rate cuts from the Federal Reserve (Fed) which would help stimulate activity in the housing market as mortgage interest rates dropped in response and affordability...