How recent federal housing actions could influence mortgage rates, home availability, and the local real estate market. In early January 2026, President Donald Trump announced major new housing-related federal actions that could influence the U.S. real estate market. … [Read more...]
A Welcome Break: Lower Mortgage Rates Spark Opportunity through out Texas
Lower mortgage rates are bringing new hope to first-time buyers and seasoned homeowners across Stephenville, Dublin, Hico, and beyond. As affordability shifts, local families in the Cross Timbers area are seeing fresh opportunities to buy their preferred property. … [Read more...]
Where Do Mortgage Rates Come From, Anyway?
You might wonder who is responsible for the daily adjustments to mortgage rates and where they come from. There is a method. Lenders do not just set rates at random. You might also wonder why mortgage lenders A to Z all offer interest rates that are very similar, if they are … [Read more...]
Shopping For Mortgage Rates the Right Way
You'll want to shop around for mortgage rates when you are ready to purchase and finance a house or refinance a mortgage. Every day, lenders set their rates. During a volatile, but not unheard of, mortgage market, lenders can set their rates more than once a day. The Fed … [Read more...]
June Real Estate Market!
The June real estate market is expected to be a bit slower than the previous month, but still strong overall. There are a few factors that are contributing to this, including rising mortgage rates and inflation. Mortgage rates have been rising steadily in recent months, … [Read more...]
Buying Your First Home? Know These 3 Things
It is a joy to work with first-time buyers. I love helping first-time home buyers find their first home and teaching them the process of buying a home. These are the three things you need to know before you begin looking. 1. Only work with one agent. It is best to work … [Read more...]
