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Refi Reality Check: Save Now, Win Again If Rates Fall

Refi Reality Check: Save Now, Win Again If Rates Fall

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Are Home Prices Crashing Worse Than 2008?

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You Be the Economist — While the Government Is Shut Down

The Rate Update: Will a Longer Government Shutdown Push Mortgage Rates Higher or Lower?”

The Rate Update: Will a Longer Government Shutdown Push Mortgage Rates Higher or Lower?”

The Rate Update Weekly Review: Key Mortgage & Market Moves (Sept 29 – Oct 3, 2025)

The Rate Update Weekly Review: Key Mortgage & Market Moves (Sept 29 – Oct 3, 2025)

How I Get You the Lowest Total Cost — In Real Time

How I Get You the Lowest Total Cost — In Real Time

Mortgage Rates Holds Steady After Weak Jobs Report

On October 1, 2025, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate held at 6.37% after weak private payroll data. Bigger shifts may follow when the delayed government jobs report is released.

Shutdown Shake-Up: Should You BUY, SELL, or HOLD Stocks, Bonds & Real Estate?

Shutdown Shake-Up: Should You BUY, SELL, or HOLD Stocks, Bonds & Real Estate?

Refinance NOW: Lower Your Payment, Shorten Your Term & Access Cash Before Rates Shift

Considering a refinance? Learn how to lower your payment, shorten your term, or access cash—plus how to calculate if it's the right move for you. 20+ years of mortgage expertise distilled into one actionable guide.