Mortgage rates have continued to rise and hit a year-to-date peak in recent weeks that we have not seen for over 23 years. We hope that this peak is now in our rear-view mirror and we’re through the worst of…
This continues to be a volatile and challenging year for mortgage rates and housing inventory. With inflation reaching its highest levels in 40 years last year, the rise in rates was quick and unforgiving. While many would-be home sellers exist, they don’t…
If you’re thinking about selling your house, recent headlines about home prices falling month-over-month may have you second guessing your decision—but perspective matters. While home prices are down slightly month-over-month in some markets, home values are still up almost 10% nationally on a year-over-year basis. A…
No Thanksgiving would be complete without thanking the people who make our business successful. So, we want to sincerely thank our clients and employees this Thanksgiving. May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving day surrounded by family and friends.
After an amazing extension to the summer weather through mid-October, that has certainly changed quickly in the Pacific NW with cool air and rain anticipated now in the extended forecast. Speaking of rain, inflation continues to rain down on our…
From RobChrisman.com: With the Fed decisions to raise or lower rates, we’re commonly asked how the Fed moves impact mortgage rates. MCT offers an excellent primer that reminds us, “Many people believe the Federal Reserve, through the actions of the Federal Open Market…
Vantage Mortgage Weekly Interest Rate Tracker DATE: Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 TIME: 4:00 PM PST STATES: OREGON & WASHINGTON CHANGE THIS WEEK: STAGNANT (since last Wednesday with daily volatility) SUGGESTION: Due to recent market volatility and interest rates up around 1% in the last…
