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MARKET UPDATE: Things Just Got Serious
We may look back and say this was the week where a true downward trend began. ANALYSIS What a week. It started with Chair Fed Powell...
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Matthew Henderson
- Jan 12
- 1 min
MARKET UPDATE: Rates Keep Us Guessing
Inflation is keeping us on our toes…but markets still feel confident. ANALYSIS The much-anticipated monthly consumer inflation report was...
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Greenlight Mortgage Group
- Dec 4, 2023
- 3 min
First Time Buyer Education: How Getting a Mortgage Works
As loan officers, our goal is to guide you through the mortgage application process and help you secure a loan for your first home. Here...
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Greenlight Mortgage Group
- Dec 1, 2023
- 1 min
MARKET UPDATE: Rates Trend Downward
Rates have moved down steadily. New conventional loan limits were announced at $766,550. (We’d talk more about it - but it’s honestly...
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Greenlight Mortgage Group
- Nov 17, 2023
- 1 min
MARKET UPDATE: Inflation down. Rates drop.
Inflation is trending downward and rates follow. ANALYSIS This week fed into the story that the economy is cooling, inflation is...
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Greenlight Mortgage Group
- Nov 10, 2023
- 1 min
MARKET UPDATE: A QUIET WEEK
Let’s not waste anyone’s time. Simply put, this week was the exact opposite of last week. No big economic reports. Slight bump up in...
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Greenlight Mortgage Group
- Nov 3, 2023
- 1 min
This Rate Drop Could Be Different
Rates are dropping. The economy is starting to slow. And the Fed doesn’t want to raise rates anymore. ANALYSIS This time could be...
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Greenlight Mortgage Group
- Nov 2, 2023
- 2 min
Waiting For Mortgage Rates to Drop Could Cost You
Waiting for mortgage interest rates to drop before buying a home can be a risky strategy, especially in a real estate market with rapidly...
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Matthew Henderson
- Oct 27, 2023
- 1 min
MARKET UPDATE: Extreme Volatility, A Big Week Coming
Extreme volatility continued this week. Temporary buydowns rule the market. ANALYSIS Oh, where to begin. 10-year treasuries hit 5% before...
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Matthew Henderson
- Oct 13, 2023
- 1 min
MARKET UPDATE: The Fed Shifts Tone
Rates were slightly better this week, but the main change was the Fed’s shift in tone on future rate hikes. ANALYSIS Following the...
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Matt Henderson
- Oct 12, 2023
- 2 min
How "Zestimate Deficits" Are Locking Sellers Into Pandemic Home Prices
How zestimates from the height of the pandemic is pyschologically locking sellers into higher prices than previous housing markets.
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Greenlight Mortgage Group
- Sep 29, 2023
- 1 min
MARKET UPDATE: Why Rates Are Rising Again
Last week’s Federal Reserve announcement changed everything. ANALYSIS Last week, the Fed members forecast rates will be higher for longer...
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Matt Henderson
- Sep 27, 2023
- 2 min
Help Your Parents Buy a Primary Home With the "Elder Condo" Loan
When it comes to mortgages, the best rates go to those who plan to live in the home they're buying - that's called "owner-occupied." But...
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Greenlight Mortgage Group
- Sep 22, 2023
- 1 min
MARKET UPDATE (9/22/23)
The Fed is playing the “pay attention to what I say and ignore what I do” game. It’s working. ANALYSIS The Fed has raised rates...
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Greenlight Mortgage Group
- Sep 15, 2023
- 1 min
MARKET UPDATE: 9/15/2023
Inflation gives a mixed picture. The Fed considers their next move. Let’s jump in. ANALYSIS Headline inflation came in higher than...
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Noel Bennett
- Sep 6, 2023
- 3 min
It's Not Just Rates. Getting A Mortgage Today Is Historically Difficult.
In the intricate world of real estate and finance, access to mortgage credit is a vital factor that can shape the dreams of homeownership...
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Noel Bennett
- Aug 16, 2023
- 3 min
Reverse Mortgage 101: Why the Federal Government Supports This Valuable Tool
Reverse Mortgage 101 As individuals approach their golden years (as I approach my own, I hope I can call them “golden”), they often seek...
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Jessica Nicolella
- Jul 31, 2023
- 3 min
Maximizing Opportunities: Keeping Your Existing Home as Rental and Acquiring a New Dream Home
Recently we addressed the challenges facing homeowners who are stuck in a home that isn’t a great fit due to the “golden handcuffs” of...
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Matt Henderson
- Jul 18, 2023
- 2 min
The Golden Handcuffs Effect: How Homeowner's Low Interest Rates are Locking Up the Market
Recently, the real estate market is currently experiencing something called the "golden handcuffs" effect. It's a tricky situation for...
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Matt Henderson
- May 19, 2023
- 2 min
Cracking the Code: How Homebuyers Are Beating High Interest Rates With This Genius Strategy!
In a high interest rate environment, homebuyers and borrowers are constantly seeking ways to mitigate the impact of rising rates on their...
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