Should You Buy Now or Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop and Here Is the Honest Answer

Should You Buy Now or Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop and Here Is the Honest Answer

Lower rates bring more buyers and higher prices. Matt Brady explains why timing beats rate chasing now. ...more

Mortgage

September 01, 20262 min read

What If Home Prices Drop After I Buy and Here Is the Honest Answer Every Buyer Needs to Hear

What If Home Prices Drop After I Buy and Here Is the Honest Answer Every Buyer Needs to Hear

Nobody times the market perfectly. Matt Brady explains why long term goals beat short term price fears. ...more

Mortgage

September 01, 20262 min read

You Do Not Need 20 Percent Down to Buy a Home and This Belief Is Keeping Too Many Buyers Waiting

You Do Not Need 20 Percent Down to Buy a Home and This Belief Is Keeping Too Many Buyers Waiting

Loan programs, DPA, seller concessions reduce upfront costs. Matt Brady explains your real down payment options. ...more

Mortgage

September 01, 20262 min read

Buyers Are Getting Negotiating Power Back and Here Is How to Use It Before the Window Closes

Buyers Are Getting Negotiating Power Back and Here Is How to Use It Before the Window Closes

Longer days on market, price cuts, concessions available. Matt Brady explains how to structure offers now. ...more

Mortgage

September 01, 20263 min read

Why Mortgage Rates Started Climbing Again After Coming Down and What Buyers Should Do Right Now

Why Mortgage Rates Started Climbing Again After Coming Down and What Buyers Should Do Right Now

Middle East tensions push oil and rates higher. Matt Brady explains why your estimate may have changed. ...more

Mortgage

August 04, 20262 min read

Most Economists Are Not Expecting a 2008 Style Housing Crash and Here Is What the Data Actually Shows

Most Economists Are Not Expecting a 2008 Style Housing Crash and Here Is What the Data Actually Shows

Strong equity, low foreclosures, housing shortage. Matt Brady explains why waiting for a crash may cost you. ...more

Mortgage

July 31, 20263 min read

Lenders Are Now Considering Rent Payments as Credit and Here Is What That Means for Buyers Right Now

Lenders Are Now Considering Rent Payments as Credit and Here Is What That Means for Buyers Right Now

Rent history and recurring bills now count for some lenders. Matt Brady explains who this helps most. ...more

Mortgage

July 31, 20263 min read

More Homes Are Finally Hitting the Market and Buyers Have More Leverage Than They Have Had in Years

More Homes Are Finally Hitting the Market and Buyers Have More Leverage Than They Have Had in Years

Rising inventory, price cuts, seller concessions available. Matt Brady explains why now is worth a look. ...more

Mortgage

July 31, 20262 min read

Second Lien Borrowing Just Hit an 18 Year High and Here Is the Smart Thinking Behind the Surge

Second Lien Borrowing Just Hit an 18 Year High and Here Is the Smart Thinking Behind the Surge

Keep your low rate, tap equity with a HELOC. Matt Brady explains why second liens are surging right now. ...more

Mortgage

July 08, 20263 min read

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