A new paper from Yale professor Kelly Shue argues that consumers mistakenly wait to take out mortgages and other long-term loans when the Fed is… Read More »Researchers Says Don’t Wait on the Fed Rate Cut to Refinance Your Mortgage
They say not to time the market. It’s a chump’s game. If anyone had any real success at it, they’d be rich. This type of… Read More »Home Buyers Were Urged to Beat the Rush, But Are Now Being Told They Might Want to Wait
What’s better than taking on the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and winning? Well, launching your own flat-fee, AI-powered real estate service just months after… Read More »New Flat-Fee AI-Powered Real Estate Buyer Agent Service Called Landian Launches
I went for a walk today and starting thinking about mortgage debt. I know, pretty lame. But that’s what apparently goes through my head when… Read More »I am Debt-Averse, But Don’t Mind Having a Mortgage
If you’re looking to save money on your next mortgage, a mortgage broker might be able to help. A firm by the name of Polygon… Read More »New Study Says Mortgage Brokers Save Consumers More Than $10K
In an effort to boost affordability for those most in need, Rocket Mortgage has launched a new program called “Welcome Home RateBreak.” Similar to their… Read More »Rocket Mortgage Unveils New 2-1 Rate Buydown for Lower Income Home Buyers
In the not-so-distant past, aka before August 17th, 2024, real estate commissions worked a lot differently. Or at least the rules governing them did. Back… Read More »How Does Real Estate Commission Work Now?
You’ve probably heard about the big NAR settlement that could completely change how real estate works going forward. But if you haven’t, or are unsure… Read More »Can Real Estate Commissions Be Financed via the Mortgage?
In recent years, new technologies have been rolled out to increase efficiency, lower costs, and improve the borrower experience during the home loan process. For… Read More »I Refinanced My Mortgage Without Making a Single Phone Call
Over the years, there’s been a popular argument that it’s better to buy a home when mortgage rates are high. The logic is that home… Read More »Is It Better to Buy a Home When Mortgage Rates Are High?
