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What's An Escrow Analyis?
What an Escrow Analysis Is An escrow analysis is a review your mortgage servicer does—usually once a year—to make sure your monthly...

Melanie Taliaferro
2 min read


What ACTUALLY Affects Interest Rates
Interest rates—everyone’s favorite topic, right? Whether you’re buying your first home, refinancing, or just curious about how mortgage...

Melanie Taliaferro
3 min read
50-Year Mortgages: The Myth, the Math, and the Truth About “Affordable” Home Loans
Wondering if a 50-year mortgage could make buying a home more affordable? Here’s what you need to know about how it works, why it’s not available in the U.S., and what smarter alternatives to consider instead. The Idea Behind a 50-Year Mortgage Every few years, a new mortgage concept pops up that promises to make homeownership more “affordable.” Lately, that buzzword is the 50-year mortgage—a home loan stretched across half a century to reduce monthly payments. It sounds temp

Melanie Taliaferro
3 min read


Mortgage Rates Holding at 10 Month Lows
Given that yesterday's change was also modest, mortgage lenders didn't have any catching up to do.

Matthew Graham
1 min read


What Credit Score Do You Really Need to Buy a Home?
Your credit score doesn’t have to be perfect to qualify for a home loan. But a better score can help you get better terms on your home loan. The best way to know where you stand and your options for a mortgage is to connect with a trusted lender.

Keeping Current Matters
3 min read


What's Motivating Your Move?
If you're thinking about selling your house, there’s probably a good reason for it. Why not talk to a local real estate agent? They can help you make the right move to reach your goals this year.

Melanie Taliaferro
2 min read


Zillow Updates Home Price Forecast
Among the 300 largest U.S. metro area housing markets, Zillow expects the strongest and weakest home price appreciation between June 2025...

Mortgage Nuggets
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Today's Tale of Two Housing Markets
In a market where conditions vary this much from place to place, success starts with understanding every aspect of your local area. Connect with a local agent so you’ve got an expert in your corner who knows exactly how to guide you through your market, wherever you are.

Keeping Current Matters
3 min read
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