Mortgage Market Update for the week of September 9, 2024

Mortgage rates continue to trend lower! Check out what may impact mortgage interest rates this week on my latest video.

Mortgage Market Update for the week of September 3, 2024


This week is JOBS week and we’ll see how it plays out for mortgage rates.

If you would like to see mortgage rates for your personal scenario, click here!

Happy Labor Day

We are having a “staycation” and are not traveling somewhere this weekend. I’ll probably spend some time on a pickleball court, fiddle in the garden and will definitely be grilling something yummy this weekend.

What are your plans?

If you are shopping for a home need help with getting preapproved for a mortgage or are considering a refinance with lower mortgage rates, I am happy to help you (this weekend and every day)!

Have a Happy Labor Day weekend!

PS: Since Monday is a holiday and markets are closed, my weekly Mortgage Market Update will be published on Tuesday. 🤩

 

Helping Your Adult Child Buy a Home

Buying a home for your child is a major financial and emotional decision. It’s a generous gesture that can offer security, stability and help create wealth, but it’s essential to carefully weigh the pros and cons before making this commitment. Here are some important factors to consider: [Read more…]

Mortgage Rate Update for the week of August 26, 2024

Mortgage rates continue to trend lower! Will this trend continue? Check out my latest video to learn more.

Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of August 19, 2024

What will impact mortgage rates this week? Check out this week’s episode which includes information on The Covenant Homeownership Program which offers down payment assistance up to $150,000!

 

Watch Out for Property Taxes when Buying a New Home

A few days ago, I was reviewing a homeowner’s Closing Disclosure from their purchase that closed with another lender. This couple had come to me when they were purchasing the home, however the builder was offering extra incentives for buyers for working with the builder’s lender. I was surprised to see that property taxes were very under-estimated.

When someone is buying a home that has recently been built, it’s very likely that the home has not yet been valued by the county’s tax accessor. The only value that has been determined is for the lot. However, once you purchase the home, even though the home has not yet been assessed, you will owe taxes on both the land and the home. The “missing taxes” are called “omit taxes”. [Read more…]

Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of August 12, 2024

It’s Monday and that means I’m sharing my weekly update on what may impact mortgage rates this week. Plus, I’m including solutions on what you can do if a seller is not wanting to pay your buyers agent’s commission, with the NAR Settlement.