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Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week significantly higher which put downward pressure on rates. Rates improved most days except for Thursday afternoon and Friday morning which saw some heavy selling pressure. The Fed continued their billion-dollar daily MBS purchases which enabled rates to improve overall. The data was mixed. Existing home sales were … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, March 29th, 2021
Some of us may not enjoy math, but there are certain ratios you need to understand when it comes to buying a home. They, in addition to other factors like your credit score and how much of a down payment you have saved, play a big part in whether you can qualify for a mortgage loan. … Continue reading The Importance of a Loan-to-Value Ratio When Determining Affordability
When spring blooms, it seems like a good time to add changes to your life. One that you may be considering is buying a new home. There are tons of good reasons to shop for a house in the spring, from the nice weather to the longer days to the beautiful spring flowers. However, spring … Continue reading 7 Spring Homebuying Tips to Get the House You Want
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week significantly lower which put upward pressure on rates. Rates worsened most days with some slight respites Wednesday afternoon and Thursday afternoon. The fear of inflation dominated trading. The Fed left rates unchanged and signaled no planned rate changes until well past 2023. Investors fear they are content … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, March 22nd 2021
You might have heard the real estate market is hot and been discouraged by the news. As stressful as buying a home may seem, won’t a hot market make it even more intense? Houses getting offers at lightning speeds may make it more challenging to end up with your dream home, but it’s not impossible. Here … Continue reading How to Buy a Home in a Seller’s Market
While few of us probably think we’re ever going to find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, we would all welcome a little luck into our worlds. You don’t need to sit around waiting on a leprechaun or throw salt over your shoulder. You can create your own luck by adding some whimsical, … Continue reading Bring Luck into Your Home for St. Patrick’s Day
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week a little lower which put upward pressure on rates. Rates improved significantly the first portion of the week as the Fed continued their multi-billion-dollar daily MBS purchases. Unfortunately, weakness Wednesday and Friday erased the improvements and more. The data was mixed. Consumer prices rose 0.4% as expected … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, March 15th 2021
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week a little better which pushed rates lower. Rates improved significantly the first portion of the week as the Fed continued their multi-billion-dollar daily MBS purchases. Unfortunately, the bounce back was temporary as there was significant weakness Thursday afternoon. The data was mixed. ISM Index was 60.8% vs … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, March 8th 2021
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week sharply lower which put significant upward pressure on rates. Rates worsened almost every day of the trading week. Inflation fears continued as officials and investors debated the effects of additional stimulus. Former Treasury Summers warned the proposed stimulus might result in “inflationary pressures of a kind we … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, March 1st, 2021
There can be a variety of issues that hinder homebuyers from being able to purchase the home they want in the timeframe they hope for. Fortunately for Georgia buyers, the Georgia Dream Loan Program can assist you in navigating your homeowner’s journey. How Does It Work? Prospective homebuyers can go to regular lenders who offer the Georgia … Continue reading Your Dream of Homeownership in Georgia Can Come True
Investing in homeownership is one of the best things you can do with your tax refund. You’ll not only gain an appreciable asset, but you’ll also earn future tax breaks available to first-time homebuyers. Existing homeowners can also get in on the act. Investing a tax refund in the right home improvements and repairs can … Continue reading How to Invest Your Tax Refund in Homeownership
The Georgia Dream Homeownership Program may be the solution you’re looking for to secure a mortgage loan and purchase a house. The program, created by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), is designed to assist low- and mid-income homebuyers who may not qualify for other types of loan programs. This segment of hopeful homeowners has … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know to Benefit From a Georgia Dream Loan
