Are We on the Cusp of Another Housing Boom?
Over the weekend, I spent time with a friend who is currently in the market to buy a home. He and his family already found… Read More »Are We on the Cusp of Another Housing Boom?
Top Mortgage Lenders in Nevada
It’s time to check out the top mortgage lenders in Nevada based on their total loan volume. Last year, nearly 500 mortgage companies funded nearly… Read More »Top Mortgage Lenders in Nevada
Home Builders Unloading Inventory Today Looks Nothing Like the Early 2000s
Lately, the home builders have been struggling to sell homes. And the culprit has been affordability. In June, new single-family home sales fell to an… Read More »Home Builders Unloading Inventory Today Looks Nothing Like the Early 2000s
A Terrible Jobs Report Means You Can’t Count Out Lower Mortgage Rates in 2025
Welp, just like that it appears mortgage rates are moving back down toward 6.50%, possibly lower. And you can thank a super weak labor market… Read More »A Terrible Jobs Report Means You Can’t Count Out Lower Mortgage Rates in 2025
VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Brings Back Partial Claim to Help Veterans Avoid Foreclosure
After the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program was abruptly wound down earlier this year, scores of veteran homeowners were left at risk of foreclosure.… Read More »VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Brings Back Partial Claim to Help Veterans Avoid Foreclosure
Opendoor Cash Plus Launched Amid Meme Stock Frenzy
In the midst of becoming a meme stock, iBuying company Opendoor has launched a new feature. It seems to be curious timing given the stock’s… Read More »Opendoor Cash Plus Launched Amid Meme Stock Frenzy
Why Beyoncé and Jay-Z Took Out a Second Mortgage
When you hear the phrase “second mortgage,” a negative connotation likely comes to mind. Back in the day, the presence of an additional loan meant… Read More »Why Beyoncé and Jay-Z Took Out a Second Mortgage
Fannie Mae Forecasts Lower Mortgage Rates, Less Home Price Appreciation in 2026
While it’s a difficult concept to wrap one’s head around, it is possible to see lower mortgage rates and slowing home price appreciation. Most people… Read More »Fannie Mae Forecasts Lower Mortgage Rates, Less Home Price Appreciation in 2026
Home Builders Are Advertising Monthly Payments Instead of Home Prices to Clear Inventory
Once upon a time, it was pretty common to see a new housing development flanked by a sign saying something like, “Starting in the low… Read More »Home Builders Are Advertising Monthly Payments Instead of Home Prices to Clear Inventory
The Magic Mortgage Rate Is Now 6%
Ever since mortgage rates surged from their record lows in early 2022, economists have been attempting to figure out what specific rate would get the… Read More »The Magic Mortgage Rate Is Now 6%