by Troy Jones | Apr 13, 2026 | Affordability, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates
With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right time to move. But here’s what you need to remember.While recent events do have some impact on the housing market, they don’t take buying off...
by Troy Jones | Apr 8, 2026 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates
If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is. And that’s exactly why more buyers are opting for adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs.Here’s what you need to understand about how they work, and whether they...
by Troy Jones | Mar 25, 2026 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates have been volatile lately. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make it harder to plan. But there are still things you can do to get the best rate possible in today’s market. It starts with having the right information.So, what’s causing...
by Troy Jones | Mar 9, 2026 | Affordability, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the low 6% range. If you saw that and thought, “Great. I missed it,” you’re not the only one.A lot of buyers are treating the 5s like some kind...
by Troy Jones | Feb 5, 2026 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market. And hoping that when spring does hit, you’ll see:Mortgage rates drop a little more.More homes hit the market.But here’s what most buyers don’t realize. Buying just a few weeks earlier...
by Troy Jones | Jan 22, 2026 | Affordability, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates
If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates officially dipped their toes into the 5s – something that hasn’t happened in about 3 years.This...
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