February 7, 2025 To say things in Washington D.C. are being shaken up these days would be an understatement. Every time you turn on the news there’s something new happening, and the department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is no different. Facing rising home prices and tighter budgets, many Americans are struggling to afford…

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January 31, 2025 Well, the Feds met last week and did exactly what was expected…nothing. The inflation level did the same. This doesn’t mean that we aren’t all still experiencing higher prices at the pump, in the grocery store, at restaurants, etc. It just means the prices haven’t gone up…more. Due to the recent bird…

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January 21, 2025 A trend I’m seeing among clients trying to achieve their dream of owning a home, but who feel they may be getting priced out of the market due to ever increasing home prices is this…they are pooling their resources with family members. It’s called “Multi-Generational Households” and it’s on the rise. As…

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January 11, 2025 So all the chatter about the Feds lowering the rate this year might turn out to be just that…chatter. Now the indicators are pointing in the direction of leaving rates alone. So let’s not get caught up in worrying about what we can’t control (rates), and concentrate on helping people do what…

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January 1, 2025 Welcome to my blog, The Buzz!  My goal for this blog is a reflection of my goal as a Mortgage Loan Officer- to help educate people so they can make the best decisions for their individual circumstances.  So, this is where I’ll provide information regarding mortgage interest rates, real estate trends, loan…

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