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Market conditions may change, but the basics of smart homebuying remain the same. Whether you’re buying your first home or your fifth, these five evergreen tips will help you navigate the process with confidence. 1. Know Your Budget Before you start scrolling through listings, understand what you can afford. That includes not just the purchase … Continue reading 5 Timeless Tips for a Smooth Homebuying Journey
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week slightly positive which put a little downward pressure on rates. The MBS market traded back and forth within a relatively tight range. Rates worsened Monday, recovered Tuesday, were flat Wednesday, rallied Thursday, and worsened Friday. The data was mixed with very little price pressures. Consumer prices rose … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, June 16th, 2025
From your first online search to signing closing documents, technology is transforming how people buy homes. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced homeowner, digital tools can make your journey smoother and more informed. The Tech Tools Homebuyers Love Benefits of Embracing the Digital Shift Don’t Lose the Human Touch While tech is great … Continue reading Leveraging Technology in the Homebuying Process
Behind every smooth home purchase is a team of professionals working together—and two of the most important players are your realtor and your loan officer. When these two are aligned and in sync, your entire buying experience becomes faster, more efficient, and far less stressful. Why Collaboration Matters Real estate agents help buyers find the … Continue reading Stronger Together: Realtors + Lenders
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week near unchanged which left rates flat. The MBS market was calm to start the week, improved slightly mid-week, and sold off Friday tied to the employment report. The data was mixed with some price pressures. ISM Index was 48.5 vs 49.5. Factory orders were down 3.7 vs … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, June 9th, 2025
Home prices are climbing, interest rates are fluctuating, and some potential buyers are feeling stuck. If that sounds like you, there’s a strategy worth considering: rentvesting. What Is Rentvesting? Rentvesting is when you rent where you want to live but buy where you can afford to invest. For example, you might rent an apartment in … Continue reading Exploring Rentvesting: An Alternative Path to Homeownership
As climate events grow more frequent and severe, the real estate and mortgage industries are adapting quickly. From hurricanes to wildfires and floods, these risks don’t just impact homeowners—they’re changing how lenders, insurers, and investors view properties across the country. Why It Matters for Homebuyers Climate-related risks can affect your ability to get financing, the … Continue reading Climate Risks Impact Home Financing
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week higher which put downward pressure on rates. Rates improved Tuesday through Thursday morning with only some slight selling pressure late in the week. The data was mixed with very little price pressures. Durable goods fell 6.3% vs the expected 7.8% decline. The house price index fell 0.1% … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, June 2nd, 2025
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week lower which put upward pressure on rates. Rates worsened Monday, stayed higher mid-week, and received a slight reprieve Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. Tariff pressures and a downgrading of US debt by Moody’s drove trading. The Treasury auctions saw weak demand as warned the prior week. The … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, May 26th, 2025
As your loan officer, my goal is simple: to help you get to the closing table as quickly and smoothly as possible. I know how exciting — and sometimes stressful — buying a home can be. That’s why I work hard behind the scenes to keep things moving forward. From the moment we start, I’m … Continue reading The Work You Don’t See: How I Keep Your Mortgage Moving
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week lower which put upward pressure on rates. Rates worsened Monday, stayed higher mid-week, and fell Thursday afternoon into Friday morning. Negotiations between the U.S. and China gained early focus. Both nations agreed to slash tariffs for 90 days while they worked on a longer-term solution. Stocks shot … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, May 19th, 2025
One thing I’ve learned over the years — smooth closings don’t happen by accident. They happen when realtors and lenders work together as true partners. As a loan officer, I know how important it is to stay in sync with my agent partners. When we communicate early and often, we can prevent small issues from … Continue reading How Strong Lender-Realtor Partnerships Create Smoother Closings
