Garrett Dwyer at Homeowners First Mortgage, LLC

Generally totaling between 3% and 6% of the borrowed loan amount, closing costs are the final hurdle home buyers face when purchasing their new home. Luckily, most costs can be negotiated. Here are 5 ways you can lower your closing costs when purchasing a home: http://spr.ly/6183Pyzoc

Last week, certain economic data proved the economy to be resilient. As a result, mortgage rates trended upwards toward the end of the week. Here’s what you can expect from this week’s market-moving reports: http://spr.ly/6188PGEmr

Last week, mortgage rates showed relatively little volatility, fluctuating up and down and ending the week at a slightly lower level. Here’s how this week’s market-moving reports may influence average mortgage rates:
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What do you think the future holds for rate hikes? Last week, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) opted to pause rate hikes for the time being, leaving many wondering what their next move is. Read more: http://spr.ly/6187OA5NP

Is the Federal Funds Rate nearing a plateau? As the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is scheduled to meet on Tuesday and Wednesday this week to vote on the benchmark interest rate, here’s what the experts are saying: http://spr.ly/6181OFOR9

Is buying a home right now still a good idea? According to wealth expert Kamila Elliot, the answer is YES! Ready to achieve your dream of homeownership? Here are three keys to making it happen: http://spr.ly/6184OIsqe

Despite strong payroll numbers from the employment situation report, mortgage rates trended lower last week. Here’s what led to the downward trend: http://spr.ly/6185OajHL

Last week’s inflation data was hotter than expected and mortgage rates trended higher. This week could be a different story for rates with the jobs reports coming out. Here’s what you need to know: http://spr.ly/6188OS83Q

This week, market-moving reports scheduled for release include the new home sales report and the pending home sales index. Here’s what you can expect from April’s data: http://spr.ly/6180Ol5Wm

Existing home sales declined in April, down 3.4% month-over-month. With a 2.9-month supply of homes at the current sales pace, persistently tight housing supply is making it difficult for buyers to take advantage of the market.

As we move closer to summer, more economists’ predictions are starting to trickle out for the upcoming months. So, what can you expect from the housing market this week? Read here: http://spr.ly/6187OgcBZ

Need some good news? Yesterday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that it was rescinding its proposed fee that was scheduled to start on August 1. Here’s what this means for you: http://spr.ly/6186Oers0

Mortgage rates fluctuated last week, but ultimately trended lower than the week before. How will this week’s market-moving reports influence mortgage rates? Read here: http://spr.ly/6187ObCQ1

What do the new LLPA changes mean for you? Read here as we break it down: http://spr.ly/6180Owzzn

Has the federal funds rate hit its cycle ceiling? As expected, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced another rate hike of 25 basis points following its meeting this week. What are your thoughts? Comment below ⬇️

What can you expect from this week’s market-moving reports? The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, followed by a press conference from Chairman Jerome Powell. Here’s what we know: http://spr.ly/6188OXOAj

Last week, Representative Ritchie Torres introduced a bill to end the sale of trigger leads. Here’s what this means for home buyers: http://spr.ly/6182OpNkC

After new home sales rose 1.1% month-over-month in February, economists anticipated a slight rise this month. However, new home sales surged beyond expectations in March, rising 9.6% month-over-month to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 683,000.

What will this week’s housing market reports tell us? Here’s what you can expect: http://spr.ly/6188OrUpu

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Existing home sales were slightly lower than expected in March, sliding 2.4% month-over-month. In more hopeful news for buyers, the median existing-home sales price dropped 0.9% from the year before and home inventory climbed 1%.

How is the spring housing market heating up? Despite rate fluctuations in recent months, buyers are still coming out in full force. Read here: http://spr.ly/6186OOzgg

Is there such thing as good debt? While you generally want to be careful about the debt you take on, it can be a huge financial advantage if you utilize it well. Read here: http://spr.ly/6185OMYE3

As inflation has been one of the most important factors influencing rate trends over the past year, what can you expect from the consumer price index (CPI) on Wednesday? Read here: http://spr.ly/6189OJ4Qf

As inflation continues to cool, what can you expect from the jobs data scheduled for release this week? Read here: http://spr.ly/6188O1CXj

After last week’s announcement from the Federal Open Market Committee, mortgage rates trended downward. Here are some factors that influence average mortgage rates: http://spr.ly/6184OEwdw

Mortgage rates took a sharp downward turn last week after the Federal Reserve announced its decision to raise the benchmark interest rate by 0.25%. Here’s what to expect from the market this week: http://spr.ly/6187OBsT5

Aligning with experts’ predictions, the Federal Reserve announced another 25-basis point increase to the federal funds rate. In its full statement, the Fed removed the words “ongoing increases” regarding interest rates, implying just one more rate hike of 25 basis points this year. How do you think mortgage rates will react to this announcement? Share your thoughts in the comments⬇️

After a year-long streak of declines, existing home sales exceeded expectations with a 14.5% month-over-month surge in February. As home prices are cooling and mortgage rates stabilize, home buyers are taking advantage of the current market.

New home sales surged in January, climbing 7.2% month-over-month. As February’s data is scheduled for release this week, here’s what you can expect: http://spr.ly/618637gR2