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The real estate and mortgage markets are constantly evolving, and staying informed is key to making confident financial decisions. Whether you're a homebuyer, homeowner, or real estate professional, I bring you the latest updates on interest rates, housing trends, loan programs, and economic shifts that impact your mortgage options.
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Home Prices Hold Firm While Inventory Climbs
Prices are steady, sales are ticking up, and builders are sweetening deals with credits and rate buydowns—welcome to the 2025 “steady-but-sticky” market.
FHFA’s Credit Scoring & Pricing Shake-Up — What It Means for You
FHFA Credit Scoring Overhaul & LLPA Pricing Updates: What to Expect in 2025
Rates Hit the Pause Button (For Now)
After a four-week slide, mortgage rates inched up slightly—still low enough to keep buyers browsing and refinancers curious
The Fed’s Balancing Act: Jobs, Growth & Gentle Inflation
Inflation is easing—but the job market’s softening faster than the Fed expected, hinting at gentler moves ahead.
Washington Gets Practical: The ROAD to Housing Act + GSE Reform
From pricing reform to housing supply, Washington’s actually talking solutions — and the market’s listening.
The Cooldown We Needed: Home Prices Find Their Footing
Home prices are finally catching their breath — slow growth, steady footing, and a market that feels sustainable again
The Market’s Mood Shift: From Frenzy to Fair Fight
The market is finally leveling out — giving buyers some breathing room and sellers a reason to price strategically.
The Great Rate Retreat: 6.3% and Counting
Mortgage rates just dropped to their lowest level in over a year — and savvy borrowers are jumping at the chance.
Rates, Prices, and the Myth of “Easy Affordability”
Affordability isn’t waiting around the corner — even major rate or price drops wouldn’t be enough to make homes affordable in most U.S. markets.
Gen Z Is Playing the Long Game in Real Estate
Gen Z is keeping the dream of homeownership alive—with strategy, patience, and a solid dose of financial realism
Washington Paused. What Happens to Rates?
The government shutdown isn’t just stalling agencies—it’s blinding the markets that decide where mortgage rates go.
Home Prices Up, Listings Surge
Home prices inched up 2% in September while listings jumped past pre-pandemic levels — signaling that balance may finally be returning to the market.
Government Shutdown & Mortgages: What Buyers Should Know
When Washington shuts down, the mortgage world slows down too. Learn how a federal closure affects FHA, VA, and conventional loans — and what Arizona buyers can do to stay ahead.
🔍 Mixed Jobs Report Sends Mixed Signals for Mortgage Rates
Jobs are up, but the cracks are showing beneath the surface—and the Fed is taking notice. Mortgage rates won’t drop just yet, so homebuyers and sellers need a smart plan moving forward.