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Commission Income and Mortgages: Can Your Bonus Help You Buy a Home?
Commission Income and Mortgages: Can Your Bonus Help You Buy a Home?
Read MorePutting Today’s Rates in Perspective: A Lookback on 50-Years of Interest Rates
“Interest rates are insane these days!” “Why are interest rates so high?!” “Interest rates are higher than ever!” For those of us in the real estate and mortgage industry, we hear it every day! And trust me… we are a little stressed about it, too 😅 But when we take a historical look at interest…
Read MoreMay, 2024: Mortgage Market Recap
Thank you for joining me for the May 2024, Mortgage Market Recap! The housing market did a little yo-yo action in May as mortgage rates decided to stop playing nice again. But before we dive into the drama, grab a snack and get comfy – this is one housing update you won’t want to miss!…
Read MoreLocal Devastation in Claremore over Memorial Day Weekend
This Memorial Day weekend didn’t go as planned. As the spouse of a veteran, I deeply revere this day and the incredible individuals who have fought and continue to fight for our country. Like many families, we intended to spend quality time together, honoring memories. However, the weather had other plans for us here in…
Read MoreThe Home Buyer’s Financial Checklist: Budgeting Beyond the Down Payment
Buying a home is an exciting milestone, and sometimes we can get caught up in that excitement and begin shopping before we’re truly ready. Sadly, I sometimes see buyers getting blindsided by some of the upfront costs associated with house shopping, leading to a rocky start to the buying process. Along with getting a rock…
Read MoreThe Rise of Seller Concessions: How Buyers Benefit in a Changing Market
In the ever-shifting landscape of real estate, seller concessions have emerged as a notable trend, offering buyers an unexpected advantage even in the face of climbing interest rates. “Seller concessions” are those little extras that seller’s will include in a contract to sweeten the deal for eager buyers. However, they can also be a way…
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