Mortgage Rates Demystified

March 19, 2023

Everywhere I turn, people are talking about interest rates going up up up! Like many people, I’m on the computer almost all day long. Being in my business, guess what ads Google serves me most often? That’s right. I’m deluged by conflicting messages. In between the ads, there's a smattering of real estate agents’ social posts on home financing that...

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California Rents Rise While Mortgage Payments Fall

July 9, 2021

Spoiler alert: While local rents are on the rise, monthly mortgage payments are declining, despite the increased purchase prices! If you've been kicking yourself for not purchasing a home before prices surged, you can now congratulate yourself. Buying a home today could mean spending less on housing this year and saving a significant amount of money in the long run....

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What’s the Catch with Super-Low Mortgage Rates?

May 15, 2021

Lenders may try to reel you in with ads for super low rates. Know what you’re in for and whether or not you could qualify before you bite, or you may find yourself pulled into a sales process that offers less desirable rates and terms that could take years to recover from. SAMPLE CASE STUDY Meet Marcus. He's buying a...

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