June 18, 2025 I wanted to share a quick update on how the latest economic news could impact mortgage rates and the housing market. Whether you’re actively looking to buy, refinance, or just keeping an eye on the market, these trends are important to understand. May Inflation Report: Cooler Than Expected May brought some encouraging…

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May 9, 2025 So far in 2025, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) has decided not to lower interest rates just yet. This choice shows they are being careful as the economy faces some uncertainty, especially around rising prices (inflation) and changes in trade with other countries like China. The Fed kept its key interest rate…

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May 5, 2025 After years of sparse property listings, would-be buyers are finally seeing more FOR SALE signs. This is translating into more opportunities here in the Sacramento area. Listings on the Rise During the first four months of 2025, we had about 1,500 extra new listings in the region compared to the same time…

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May 8, 2025 I want to share a portion of this article by Ryan Lundquist because there’s some good info in here for both buyers and sellers. Ryan’s a Sacramento area appraiser and has his finger on the pulse of the local area real estate market. Although we’re not back to normal listing levels yet,…

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March 18, 2025 Why the Right Home Buying Questions Matter Buying a home is a huge financial step, but many buyers start with the wrong question: What are interest rates right now? While rates are important, they shouldn’t be the first thing on your mind when considering homeownership. In this conversation, Dustin Droen, your trusted…

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February 10, 2025 Expectations. The Kansas City Chiefs were the odds-on favorite to make history Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles by becoming the first team ever to win three consecutive Super Bowls. And then they didn’t. Whether rooting for the Chiefs or for the Eagles, almost everyone I talked with leading up to the…

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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 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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