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Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week lower which put additional upward pressure on rates. Rates were steady the beginning of the week but pushed higher Wednesday in response to the Fed meeting. The Fed left rates unchanged, announced additional tapering of MBS purchases in February, said asset purchases will cease in March, and … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, January 31st
Understanding your home’s insurance policy is an important task as a responsible owner. There are lots of details inside the policy that can get confusing. Educating yourself on the basic elements is important so you know what you’re getting, and what you’re not. Here are five important things you should know about homeowner’s insurance. Know … Continue reading 5 Important Things You Should Know About Homeowner’s Insurance
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week lower which put additional upward pressure on rates. Heavy selling pressure continued Tuesday morning as rates worsened by 5/8 of a discount point that morning alone. Inflation fears dominated trading. Oil prices hit levels not seen since 2014. The Fed continued their MBS purchases which buffered some … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, January 24th
In an expanded role at Mortgage Investors Group, Jennifer Green will continue to lead and support the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative as the Director of Diversity. Under Jennifer’s leadership, MIG has established and broadened partnerships with organizations such as NAMMBA, NAHREP and the LGBTQ+ RE Alliance. Additionally, she has spearheaded the DEI committee and … Continue reading MIG EXPANDS COMMITMENT TO DEI EFFORTS WITH DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY ROLE
Are you ready to travel down the path to homeownership? It’s a smart decision to make. A few of the best advantages of owning your own home is that you don’t spend money on rent, you build equity, and you enjoy tax benefits. You also have a safe haven that’s all your own. If you’re … Continue reading Expert Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week lower which put additional upward pressure on rates. The selling pressure continued as inflation fears dominated headlines. The consumer reading hit marks not seen since 1982 with a 7% yearly increase. Consumer prices on a monthly basis rose 0.5% as expected. However, the core, which excludes volatile … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, January 17th
The past few years have been a wild ride for the real estate market, which we’ve referred to as a version of “The Hunger Games” movie in previous posts. The years 2020 and 2021 were brutal on homebuyers. Bidding wars, buying virtually, and as-is offers became the norm. What will the housing market look like … Continue reading Crystal Ball Predictions: The 2022 Housing Market
When you’re purchasing a house, you’ll hear multiple valuation terms bantered about by your real estate agent and your loan officer. Not sure what property value assessment is and how it differs from the property’s market value or appraised value? Read on for this and other answers to your frequently asked questions regarding property value … Continue reading Property Value Assessment: What Buyers Need to Know
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week sharply lower which put significant upward pressure on rates. The MBS market had not experienced such spikes in a very long time. There were large rate increases Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Inflation fears, anticipated Fed adjustments, and general uncertainty dominated trading. The data was mixed. ISM … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, January 10th
It’s challenging to find a house you want to live in while keeping your budget in check. If you’ve looked for a while, you may be tempted to settle — especially if you are an excited first-time homebuyer. While accepting a house without a high-end bathroom or tons of closet space may be compromises you … Continue reading Beware of These Red Flags When House Hunting
Did you know that roughly 37 million people were living in poverty in 2020? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, that’s 11.4% of Americans. The most well-known aspects of poverty are the lack of food or shelter. But it can also involve the scarcity of other necessities such as healthcare, childcare, transportation, utilities and more. … Continue reading 9 Ways to Combat Poverty During Poverty in America Awareness Month- and All Year Long
You may have saved for a down payment for years, looked at dozens of homes, and qualified for a traditional mortgage or even one of the bad credit home loans available. If you’re almost to the closing table, a home inspection may be next on your list of things to do. While the tile may … Continue reading Home Inspections: Tips on How Buyers Can Avoid Costly Issues
