Housing inventory bottomed out in January 2022.  While inventory is up 35% since January, homes for sale is still below normal and favors sellers.  Inventory is expected to continue to increase through the next 12 [...]

The United States' current inflation rate now stands at 9.1%.  One of the Fed's answers to curb inflation is to raise interest rates.  While mortgage rates aren't directly tied to Federal interest rates, the Fed has an impact on mortgage rates, along with other important factors.  The Fed is trying to slow an inflation rate not seen since [...]

Two Reasons Why Today's Housing Market Isn't a Bubble

You may be reading headlines and hearing talk about a potential housing bubble or a crash, but it’s important to understand that the data and expert opinions tell a different story. A recent [...]

Many people are wondering: will home prices fall this year? Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, the answer to this question matters for you. Let’s break down what’s happening with home prices, where experts say they’re headed, and how this impacts your homeownership [...]

Home loan rates ticked up this week to the highest levels in two years. Let's discuss what's happened this past week and what to watch in the weeks ahead.

"Up, Up, Up - Can only go up from here" ...Up by Shania Twain

Interest Rates Rising Globally
The U.S. bond market took the long weekend to ponder Federal Reserve Monetary Policy and what they will do at next week's Fed meeting and [...]