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Spring is the perfect time to give your home some extra attention. After a long winter, a little preventative maintenance can go a long way toward protecting your property’s value—and your wallet. Whether you’re a current homeowner, thinking about buying, or planning to tap into your home’s equity, these spring maintenance tips can help keep … Continue reading Spring Home Maintenance Tips: Protect Your Investment This Season
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week slightly lower which put a little upward pressure on rates. Trading was back and forth within a narrow range throughout most of the week. Some weakness emerged around several of the economic releases, but the data was mixed. Weekly ADP employment rose 10.5K vs 7.5K. NAHB housing … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, February 23rd, 2026
In today’s competitive housing market, preparation isn’t just helpful—it’s powerful. One of the smartest moves a homebuyer can make before starting their home search is getting pre-approved for a mortgage. As a Mortgage Loan Officer, I’ve seen firsthand how pre-approval can be the difference between winning your dream home and missing out. Here’s why getting … Continue reading Pre-Approval Power: Why Getting Pre-Approved Now Makes You a Stronger Buyer
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week near unchanged which held rates steady. Trading was flat to start the week, negative mid-week, and positive to end. Stocks were negative for the week with the DOW down over 500 points and other indices also negative. The heavyweight employment report was mixed. Unemployment came in at … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, February 16th, 2026
Tax season often brings a welcome financial boost in the form of a refund. While it can be tempting to spend that money on vacations or big purchases, using your tax refund strategically can put you in a much stronger position to qualify for a mortgage—or secure better loan terms. As a mortgage professional, I … Continue reading Use Your Tax Refund to Lower Debt and Improve Your Credit Score
Spring is one of the most competitive times of year to buy a home. Inventory typically increases, but so does buyer demand—which means preparation is everything. If you’re thinking about purchasing a home this spring, getting a head start now can make the difference between winning your dream home or missing out. Here are some … Continue reading Preparing to Buy a Home This Spring: Smart Tips to Get Ahead
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week slightly higher which put a little downward pressure on rates. Trading was negative to start the week but slowly recovered as stocks got crushed mid-week. The U.S. Administration’s announcement of a new Fed Chair nomination along with high tech company valuation concerns dominated trading. The data also … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, February 9th, 2026
Tax season often brings a welcome financial boost. For many future homeowners, a tax refund can be the key that unlocks the door to homeownership. If you’re thinking about buying a home, using your tax refund strategically—especially toward your down payment—can put you on the fast track to success. As a mortgage loan officer, I … Continue reading Tax Refund to Down Payment: How to Use Your Refund Wisely When Buying a Home
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week slightly higher which put a little downward pressure on rates. Trading was within a relatively narrow range even surrounding the mid-week Fed meeting. The Fed kept rates unchanged and saw balanced risks between employment and inflation. Producer prices were higher than expected which ignited fears Friday morning. … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, February 2nd, 2026
