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Oct
24
2025
Why Mid-October Is the Sweet Spot for Home Buyers
If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, don’t wait too long — this week could be your golden ticket. According to new data from Realtor.com and HousingWire, mid-October marks the peak of the home-buying sweet spot, offering more inventory, less competition, and...
Oct
22
2025
Mortgage Rates Hold Near Yearly Lows as Market Awaits Next Data
Rates Still Near 3-Year Lows Mortgage rates are holding close to their lowest levels in nearly three years, following a week of modest but steady gains in the bond market. Even though there’s been little major economic data released due to the government shutdown, the broader...
Oct
16
2025
What Is a Piggyback Loan — And What Problem Does It Solve?
A piggyback loan (also called a “piggyback mortgage,” “combo loan,” or “simultaneous second mortgage”) is a financing strategy where a borrower takes out two loans at (or around) the same time for the same property purchase: The first...
Oct
15
2025
Gen Z and the Dream of Homeownership: Adapting to a Challenging Market
Gen Z Homebuyers Face Big Challenges — But They’re Not Giving Up According to a new survey from Realtor.com, nearly one in five Gen Z adults (ages 18–27) say that housing affordability is their top life concern. Rising home prices and higher mortgage rates have made...
Oct
10
2025
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly as Bonds Weaken and MBS Underperform
A Quiet Day With a Small Move Today was another calm but slightly weaker day for the mortgage market. With the government shutdown still holding up key reports like jobless claims, there wasn’t much fresh data to guide investors. That left the bond market trading mostly on...
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