housingmarket Archives | Jeff Silver

December 5, 2025 In this episode, local realtor Michael Sandoval and I talk about two hot topics in the mortgage world right now: the 50-year mortgage and the “portable” mortgage. Both ideas are getting attention as potential tools to improve housing affordability, but they come with some important pros and cons. We cover: ✔ Pros…

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…

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…